These are a list of publications that the Social Planning Council has been involved in. If you have questions about publications that date back further than the reports shown here please contact us at info@spcw.mb.ca or by phone at (204) 943-2561 ext 1229.
Winnipeg Poverty Profiles 2019
Female Single ParentsDownload Indigenous PeopleDownload Recent ImmigrantsDownload SeniorsDownload Winnipeg Poverty Profiles PDF Flash Cards 2019Download Winnipeg Poverty Profiles PDF 2019Download … Continue reading →
Making Space for Change: The Story of Manitoba’s Rent Assist Benefit
By Josh Brandon and Jesse Hajer This paper documents some of the organizing history leading up to implementation of the Rent Assist benefit, precursors and provincial policy context from which the Rent Assist program emerged, as well as changes to … Continue reading →
All Aboard
In September the Government of Manitoba released its annual report for ALL Aboard: Manitoba’s Poverty Reduction and Social Inclusion Strategy. Covering many of the Government’s activities and efforts over the last year, the report focuses on highlighting the most recent … Continue reading →
EIA Health Benefits and YOU!
Persons receiving social assistance are able to get a range of health and medical benefits. His chart summaries these benefits. The chart was prepared by University of Manitoba nursing students in 2014 while on a placement at SPCW. While the … Continue reading →
The Measures We Use: Indicators of Poverty in Manitoba
Review of AllAboard 2015-2016 Annual ReportBy Josh Brandon To tackle poverty, the Province requires a comprehensive approach, including targets and timelines for implementing measurable goals of poverty reduction, according to a report by the Social Planning Council of Winnipeg. “The … Continue reading →
Building a Community Asset: The Ongoing Need for Social Housing in Manitoba
by Josh Brandon Community Animator, Social Planning Council of Winnipeg “Without housing, none of us can survive, let alone thrive. Housing is the single largest expense for low income families. When families have good homes, success in employment, education, access … Continue reading →
Social Planning Council of Winnipeg is a member of the Campaign 2000 coalition
Campaign 2000 questions Manitoba’s target for child poverty reduction Manitoba’s new target for child poverty reduction has already been met according to recently released Statistics Canada data. The target, outlined in Pathways to a Better Future: Manitoba’s Poverty Reduction Strategy, … Continue reading →
Social Impact Bonds: Endless Go Fund Me Campaigns and Then More Taxes?
© McKinsey & CompanySocial Sector The Province of Manitoba announced its inaugural social impact bond this past week. The current government has long signaled its interest in this alternative means of funding social programs. The basic idea is that private … Continue reading →
Voting Guide and Information Sheets
Information Sheets Read our Information Sheets! Where can I vote? 2019 Manitoba Provincial Election2019 General Election – Federal Winnipeg Poverty Profiles Check out the recently updated Winnipeg poverty profiles, which are based on the 2016 Census Data here. … Continue reading →
Finally a National Housing Strategy
An analysis of the plan and the potential, if we work together With this analysis, the Social Planning Council of Winnipeg and the Right to Housing Coalition examines exactly what the federal government is offering and how we in … Continue reading →
OurWinnipeg Consultation Report
The City of Winnipeg is currently reviewing and updating OurWinnipeg, the City’s long range plan that provides a vision and policies that influence the delivery of City services, how we get around the city, and decisions about how the city grows. As … Continue reading →
What does an actual housing allowance look like?
by Josh Brandon, Jesse Hajer and Michael Mendolson for the Caledon Institute of Social Policy 2017 “In 2015, Manitoba pioneered a brand-new type of housing program in Canada, called Rent Assist.” This excellent report examines the effectiveness of this program … Continue reading →
The Measures We Use: Indicators of Poverty in Manitoba
Review of AllAboard 2015-2016 Annual Report. By Josh Brandon 2016 To tackle poverty, the Province requires a comprehensive approach, including targets and timelines for implementing measurable goals of poverty reduction, according to a report by the Social Planning Council of … Continue reading →
Building a Community Asset
The Ongoing Need for Social Housing in Manitoba By Josh Brandon 2016 “Without housing, none of us can survive, let alone thrive. Housing is the single largest expense for low income families. When families have good homes, success in employment, … Continue reading →
Here and Now
The Winnipeg Plan to End Youth Homelessness 2016 The Winnipeg Plan to End Youth Homelessness will be a guide on what is needed in Winnipeg, based on community consensus and the voices of youth. It will be used by community … Continue reading →