Yep. To put this into perspective, AISH recipients are expected to live on $20,200/year. That's in Canadian dollars. The current provincial government - premier and social services minister - tell us we shouldn't even consider mentioning that this is insufficient, because Alberta pays more than the other provinces. There are people who think we already get far too much because of some idiotic nonsense making the rounds on Facebook that we get rent and utilities for free (I pay market price for my apartment, though the leasing agent gave me a break this year on heating since it's not my fault that they discovered the lack of proper insulation in my walls and floor; the floor matters because my suite is right over the outdoor parkade).
Well, for the most part (not considering the insane situation in Vancouver and Toronto), rent is a lot higher here, and many services aren't available except in Edmonton and Calgary. Even my own city doesn't have proper cardio care at our hospital; if you have a heart attack in Red Deer, you have a significantly lower chance of survival than if you have it in Edmonton or Calgary.
Just wanted to get this point answered. @aimeeandbeatles, you had post #1000. Your turn for the new thread.
