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Create impact by joining our Board of Directors!

PolicyWise is seeking up to three individuals residing in Canada to create impact by joining our Board of Directors this fall.

April 3, 2026

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New research points to childhood roots of youth homelessness

New research from PolicyWise explores the childhood roots of youth homelessness and outlines early prevention opportunities for those working with youth, government, and the social sector.

March 30, 2026

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What BC and Calgary are teaching Canada about building data infrastructure to prevent youth homelessness

PolicyWise is sharing what it learned building data infrastructure for youth homelessness prevention in BC and Calgary.

March 25, 2026

5 Considerations for Data Sharing in Youth Homelessness Services

Discover PolicyWise’s 5 considerations for data sharing that can help organizations better support youth experiencing homelessness.

March 16, 2026

Restaurant managers working with laptop. Alberta food and beverage leaders, join PolicyWise for a free 1.5-hour virtual session for to shape welcoming workplace training. Learn how you can share your expertise! Register by Mar. 18, 2026.

Wanted: Alberta food & beverage leaders to help build welcoming workplace

Alberta food and beverage leaders, join PolicyWise for a free 1.5-hour virtual session for to shape welcoming workplace training. Learn how you can share your expertise! Register by Mar. 18, 2026.

February 23, 2026

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Finding solutions for sharing data to prevent youth homelessness

Learn how PolicyWise’s new project and report offers practical solutions for sharing data to prevent youth homelessness.

February 5, 2026

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New PolicyWise project seeks Alberta gender-diverse youth for Youth Advisory Group

PolicyWise and partners are launching a Youth Advisory Group to create youth-friendly legal resources for gender-diverse youth in Alberta.

January 26, 2026

PolicyWise welcomes our new Director of Business & Fund Development

PolicyWise welcomes Leslie Bergin as Director of Business & Fund Development to build stronger relationships and support our three core areas.

January 12, 2026

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Building inclusive workplaces across Alberta’s food and beverage sector

Learn how PolicyWise is building inclusive workplaces with Alberta’s food and beverage sector and newcomer young adult communities.

December 18, 2025

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Leading the shift from evidence to impact

PolicyWise’s new directors lead the shift from evidence to impact, creating action-ready research and equity-centred strategies that strengthen the well-being of children and families across Canada.

October 16, 2025