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2009

Poverty Fact Sheet

Poverty is the condition of a human being who does not have sufficient economic and other resources to live with the dignity, choices and power which support full participation in society.

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Living Wage Fact Sheet

Calgary’s Living Wage Action Team has determined that an individual working full time (35 hours per week, 52 weeks a year) needs to make a minimum of $12.25 per hour with benefits, or $13.50 without benefits, to earn a Living Wage.

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Cost of Living Fact Sheet

The high cost of living in Alberta is taking its toll on Calgarians.

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2007

Fair Fares Fact Sheet (November 2007)

Public transit is the primary means of transportation for many low-income Albertans, enabling them to participate in and contribute to their communities.

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