The future of affordable housing according to our Christel ball

Giri Puligandla of the Canadian Mental Health Association and Christel Kjenner, the director of affordable housing at the City of Edmonton join Mack and Troy to talk about affordable housing. Plus, an introduction to the Ward Dene councillor, Aaron Paquette.

Show Notes

Here are the relevant links for this episode:

HR Policies

• Alberta premier's office appoints HR expert as minister speaks about drinking allegations

ETS Delays

• Edmonton transit to temporarily reduce bus frequency due to driver COVID-19 vaccination rates

Trick or Treat

• 'Treat or tricks': 1922 Edmonton Bulletin article has claim to first printed reference to popular Halloween phrase

Guests

• Giri Puligandla, executive director, CMHA Edmonton Region
• Christel Kjenner, director of affordable housing & homelessness, City of Edmonton

Housing Month

• Where and When — Edmonton Housing Month

Housing Background

• 'It's a human right': Edmontonians want city council to take more action on housing
• Housing, transit top priorities for Edmonton at Big City Mayors' Caucus
• Council approves new supportive housing projects, seeks provincial funding for operations
• Edmonton's housing market ranked top for affordability
• 'It has to work for everyone': Edmontonians call for more inclusive city planning

Councillor Introductions

• Aaron Paquette, Dene

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