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How ALIGN Members Benefit from National Polling Report Series: Mental Health of Canadians
This series, from Mental Health Research Canada (MHRC) tracks Canadians’ mental health and offers real-time insights into how Canadians are currently coping and where disparities exist and persist.
What Budget 2026 Means for ALIGN Members and the Disability Service Sector
Budget 2026, if passed, will invest $3.7 billion to support Albertans with disabilities, the highest level of investment in the history of the province.
Why New Data on Gaps in Government Policy Engagement Matters to ALIGN Members
New findings from the Charity Insights Canada Project reveal ongoing challenges in how governments and the charitable sector collaborate on policy issues.Among 881 respondents, many rated government engagement as ineffective—particularly at the provincial and territorial levels, where more than half expressed negative views. Respondents highlighted the need for more consistent, structured dialogue between governments and the sector, as well as stronger coordination on messaging to help amplify the sector’s collective voice.
Action Urgently Needed - Contact Your MLA about FSCD and PDD
Inclusion Alberta expressed concerns that it has been three years since the Alberta government released data related to the Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) or Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) programs, such as how many eligible children and adults have requested but are waiting for supports. With this absence of government data and in response to the growing number of individuals and families contacting us who are unable to secure the supports they require, Inclusion Alberta launched a survey in the fall of 2024 to hear their experiences.
The Nonprofit Chamber 2025 State of the Sector Report
The Nonprofit Chamber’s 2025 State of the Sector Report provide a comprehensive, evidence-informed snapshot of the challenges, and emerging priorities of Alberta’s nonprofit and charitable sector. The report’s purpose is to equip sector leaders, funders, policymakers, and community partners with reliable data and insights that can guide decision-making, strengthen advocacy efforts, and support long-term planning.
Alberta Living Wage Network Releases 2025 Living Wage Rates
The Alberta Living Wage Network (ALWN or “The Network”) has released updated living wages for 21 municipalities across the province.
Advocate for Persons with Disabilities 2025–2027 Strategic Plan
The Strategic Plan outlines the Advocate’s priorities for strengthening inclusion, access, and well-being for Albertans with disabilities over the next three years. As ALIGN continues to act as an advocate for service providers across Alberta, we will use this plan to help inform our ongoing sector advocacy, policy engagement, and collaboration with government and community partners.
Blumbergs Canadian Charity Law Firm Online Courses for Nonprofits & Charities
Blumbergs is a Canadian law firm that assists non‑profits and charities in trying to be transparent, legal, ethical and effective.
Transparency in advocacy: Understanding your obligations under the Lobbying Act
Learn how federal lobbying rules apply to non-profit organizations in Canada in this recording from The Canadian Charity Law Association (CCLA) webinar with Commissioner Nancy Bélanger, Canada’s Commissioner of Lobbying.
