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The Community and Human Services section of the Policy and Representation Branch, through leadership, facilitates the development and implementation of a legislative, policy and financial environment which enables local governments to best serve their communities in these key interest areas:

  • Community Safety
  • Libraries
  • Housing
  • Community Engagement
  • Youth
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Immigration
  • Social Capital
  • Disaster Management
  • Counter Terrorism

The following policy statements are developed by the LGAQ.

7.1 Community Development

- Capacity Building
- Community Safety
- Young People
- Seniors
- Access and Equity
- Affordable Housing


7.2 Human Services

- Planning and Resourcing
- Arts and Culture
- Library Services
- Sport and Leisure
- Child Care
- Gaming
- Prostitution
- Liquor Licensing