Finance committee  We have seen some changes that have happened. I would like to be able to provide you with more information, but unfortunately I haven't had a chance to really dig into the impact. However, I will say—and I think it's very important—that I think in all cases what we have to look

Finance committee  I think the biggest thing that has happened with any of the social issues we address is that social isolation has been real and also that there's not necessarily an ability to reach out for crisis services. At some point Alberta women shelters actually had fewer residents because

Finance committee  The emergency money that went out to the non-profit sector was fast and efficient. I think one of the most important parts about that program was that the money was filtered through the United Way, community foundations and the Red Cross, which meant they were able to look at the

Finance committee  Good evening, Mr. Chair and members of the committee. My name is Pam Krause, and I am the president and CEO of the Centre for Sexuality. I am also a proud member of the Calgary LGBTQ community. I've worked and volunteered as an advocate on equality and social justice in the loca