Calgary Homeless Foundation Policy School What a great few days! The Policy School partnership with Calgary Homeless Foundation in co-hosting this annual event is awesome. Shout outs to our friends in homeless serving sectors from across Canada who attended and shared their wisdom. I learn so much from sharing ideas with them.

1/🌟What an inspiring day at #datathatmakesadifference ! Here's a recap of the insights from our amazing speakers:

'This conference isn’t just about data: it’s about connection.' 🤝 We're excited to start the first day of #datathatmakesadifference with inspiring words from our President & CEO, Patricia Jones! Stay tuned for more updates and insights from the day ahead! Policy School

Attention has recently been drawn to Canada’s “growth crisis,” as our growth rate has lagged behind the US and the average for OECD countries. Canada’s productivity problem is responsible for our lackluster growth.

Read all new research by Bev Dahlby:
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In new research, Bev Dahlby examines labour productivity (output per hour) in the Canadian business sector and real (inflation adjusted) compensation per hour paid to Canadian workers from 1997 to 2022, tomorrow on policyschool.ca.

Join the The Simpson Centre this Thursday for insights into the availability and pricing of the food we eat. Discover what truly goes into running a farm operation in Canada and the factors influencing its financial sustainability.

Register here: policyschool.ca/events/food-co…

Thanks to everyone who registered for Data That Makes a Difference! We can't wait to see you Policy School to learn how the latest innovations in data are driving the fight against homelessness. #fightinghomelessness #datathatmakesadifference

This month, Social Policy Trends looks at costs of renting that are not always considered or appreciated, costs that go beyond simply paying rent. 🧵
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'Over the past two years, rental prices in many Canadian cities have increased by 50% or more.'

In this month's Social Policy Trends, Ron Kneebone 🇨🇦🇺🇦✡️ and Margarita Wilkins explore the challenges faced by renters across Canada.

Read here: policyschool.ca/wp-content/upl… #HousingCrisis

All-new Social Policy Trends: Rents are increasingly expensive. But renters face additional barriers to maintaining housing, many of which are influenced by #publicpolicy .

Read the latest research by Ron Kneebone 🇨🇦🇺🇦✡️ and Margarita Wilkins tomorrow on policyschool.ca.

All, I’m thrilled to announce that effective July 1, I will be a full professor at Policy School & Economics@Calgary at @ucalgary 🤓🥳

Five days left to register for the 7th annual Data that Makes a Difference! Tickets are available at $300. Register at bit.ly/3Tcfemm #fightinghomelessness #datathatmakesadifference Policy School

I won't try to list all of them (because I'm sure I would inadvertently miss some), but it's wonderful to see so many Policy School Masters of Public Policy Alumni presenting high quality analysis at the #YYCCC blanket rezoning hearings.

Ever wonder what factors affect the availability and pricing of our food? On May 16th, join the The Simpson Centre for the latest Food Cost Dynamics webinar, exploring how farm production costs affect raw food products like fruit and wheat.

Register here: policyschool.ca/events/food-co…

Ever wonder what factors affect the availability and pricing of our food? On May 15th, join the The Simpson Centre for the latest Food Cost Dynamics webinar, exploring how farm production costs affect raw food products like fruit and wheat.

Register here: policyschool.ca/events/food-co…

How is private and public funding being used in Canada’s agri-food sector? Is the focus on profit or on #sustainability and #foodsecurity ? We’re researching funding patterns aimed at fostering a competitive & effective agri-food sector. Follow us: simpsoncentre.ca #cdnag

Research Fellow, Trevor Tombe, says the Trans Mountain Pipeline was worth the wait and every penny it cost, in his latest piece for The Hub.

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How effective are rent banks in keeping people in housing? How do families respond when they are under imminent threat of losing their housing? What interventions might prevent homelessness from happening? Join us and join the discussion. Calgary Homeless Foundation

There is still time to register for the 7th annual Data That Makes a Difference conference, hosted by Calgary Homeless Foundation on May 15-16!

Register here: eventbrite.ca/e/7th-annual-d… Ron Kneebone 🇨🇦🇺🇦✡️