We work with the social-serving sector to enhance practices and policies that support well-being. Together, we create a world where children and familes thrive.
Alberta, Canada
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@PolicyWise offices are closed in observance of Remembrance Day.
We are taking this moment to reflect on the contributions of our veterans and the enduring impact of their service.
Our offices will reopen on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
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On National Indigenous Veterans Day, @PolicyWise extends our deepest gratitude to the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis veterans who have served with unwavering courage.
Your sacrifices have left a lasting mark on our history.
#LestWeForget
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@PolicyWise welcomed 4 new Board Directors this fall
Each Board Director brings a distinct voice, grounded in lived experience & a shared commitment to equity, effective social policy & practice & community well-being
Meet our newest Board Directors: buff.ly/c79HxdP
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In honour of The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, @PolicyWise staff will be taking this opportunity to listen to the voices and wisdom of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis.
Our offices will reopen on Thursday, October 1.
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Alberta’s social enterprises & non-profits strengthen communities, create jobs & drive innovation yet their economic impact lacks data.
@UCalgary’s Alberta Social Enterprise & Non-Profit Survey provides evidence to strengthen advocacy & attract investment into this vital sector.
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Who should participate?
Leaders & champions within social enterprises & non-profit organizations, charities, cooperatives & organizations that provide services, programs, or products that address cultural, environmental, or economic challenges
Survey🔗: buff.ly/7TuT8aG
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Navigating social, legal & medical systems can be challenging. Accurate local information can help caregivers be resilient as they support their youth’s gender transition in Alberta.
@PolicyWise has recently updated these guides to help service providers: bit.ly/4id6rvR
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Across Alberta, social enterprises & non-profit organizations strengthen communities, create jobs & drive innovation yet their economic impact lacks data.
Leaders in this sector are invited to take @UCalgary’s Social Enterprise & Non-Profit Survey: buff.ly/7TuT8aG
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Advocacy in Action, our project supporting gender-diverse youth self-advocacy in Alberta, has a newsletter!
Join to hear about our upcoming workshops, advocacy forum, and resource toolkit for youth and allies: buff.ly/pTXD2Sk
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Evidence matters most when people can use it.
Raising Canada 2026 turns research, expertise & young people’s perspectives into a clear case for action on child and youth well-being.
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That is what @PolicyWise means by action-ready research.
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#RaisingCanada
#RaisingCanada2026
#ChildrenFirstCanada
#ChildrensRights
#OnlineHarms
#OnlineSafety
#ChildrenAndYouth
#PolicyWise
#EvidencetoAction
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The Top 10 Threats outlined in Raising Canada show just how many barriers stand in the way of children’s health, safety, and potential.
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Read the report and see why evidence matters more than ever.
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#RaisingCanada
#RaisingCanada2026
#ChildrenFirstCanada
#ChildrensRights
#OnlineHarms
#OnlineSafety
#ChildrenAndYouth
#PolicyWise #EvidencetoAction
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Childhood is getting harder for Canadian kids.
Raising Canada 2026 identifies the 10 most pressing threats to childhood. For the first time, online harms rank number 1.
@PolicyWise is proud to serve as National Presenting Partner for this report from Children First Canada.
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Read the report to understand the evidence and see action is possible.
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#RaisingCanada
#RaisingCanada2026
#ChildrenFirstCanada
#ChildrensRights
#OnlineHarms
#OnlineSafety
#ChildrenAndYouth
#PolicyWise
#EvidencetoAction
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Alberta’s social enterprises & non-profits strengthen communities, create jobs & drive innovation yet their economic impact lacks data.
@UCalgary’s Alberta Social Enterprise & Non-Profit Survey provides evidence to strengthen advocacy & attract investment into this vital sector.
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Who should participate?
Leaders & champions within social enterprises & non-profit organizations, charities, cooperatives & organizations that provide services, programs, or products that address cultural, environmental, or economic challenges
Survey🔗: buff.ly/7TuT8aG
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Navigating social, legal & medical systems can be challenging. Accurate local information can help caregivers be resilient as they support their youth’s gender transition in Alberta.
@PolicyWise has recently updated these guides to help service providers: bit.ly/4id6rvR
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When more than one service supports the same young person who is homeless, teams need a clear way to coordinate support while protecting privacy.
Learn how identifying and mitigating risk can support responsible data sharing: buff.ly/7OQHqsy
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New research from @PolicyWise and our partners shows how youth-centred information practices can strengthen communication, respect youth choices, and support efforts to prevent youth homelessness.
Explore how this research can help your work: buff.ly/2gfosue
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