The questions placed to the five parties included: How do you understand the purpose and the role of women’s shelters and, in general, what would you do to ensure they receive support? and In the lifetime of the next government will you commit to: The creation of 998 new second-stage shelter beds and providing related operating funds? The introduction of a Portable Housing Benefit for abused women? Extend and expand the pilot program providing free legal aid to sexual assault survivors to include domestic violence survivors? Tie shelter funding formulas to the cost of living increases? Putting Safety First: A Plan to Help End Domestic Violence in Alberta, Party responses are posted as received: NDP Response to ACWS 2019 Provincial Election Questions Alberta Liberal Party Response to ACWS 2019 Provincial Election Questions United Conservative Party Response to ACWS 2019 Provincial Election Questions Now, let your voice be heard! Use the questions and answers as primers to start conversations with your elected representatives and leaders in your communities. Start the conversation by asking what their plans are to help end domestic violence in Alberta. One question can lead to a conversation which can lead to change. Find Your MLA Look up your MLA by entering your address. Find Your MP Look up your MP by entering your postal code. Letter Template Download a templated letter to contact your elected representative and advocate for women's shelters.
