Wage Gaps in Alberta
In Alberta, women earn about 40% less than men, and make up roughly 60% of minimum wage earners. They are more likely to work part-time, and are overrepresented in low-paying sectors. This persistent income inequality severely limits women’s ability to access and sustain housing.
In Alberta, women earn about 40% less than men, and make up roughly 60% of minimum wage earners. They are more likely to work part-time, and are overrepresented in low-paying sectors. This persistent income inequality severely limits women’s ability to access and sustain housing.
Intimate Partner Violence
Nearly 30% of Albertan women over 15 have experienced intimate partner violence. Abusers often use housing as control, knowing their victims have nowhere else to go. Without affordable housing, many are trapped in abuse or forced to return to it.
Nearly 30% of Albertan women over 15 have experienced intimate partner violence. Abusers often use housing as control, knowing their victims have nowhere else to go. Without affordable housing, many are trapped in abuse or forced to return to it.
Shortage of Family Shelter Space
The current shortage of family shelter space in Alberta traps many families in ongoing instability, with few paths forward. Without suitable housing, these families face overcrowding, isolation, and increased vulnerability.
The current shortage of family shelter space in Alberta traps many families in ongoing instability, with few paths forward. Without suitable housing, these families face overcrowding, isolation, and increased vulnerability.
Landlord Discrimination
Sex-for-rent predatory arrangements can expose vulnerable young women to the risk of being manipulated into sex trafficking. Some women have also reported unjustified rent hikes of $600 to $1,000 per month, leaving vulnerable tenants with little recourse but to accept substandard conditions or face eviction.
Sex-for-rent predatory arrangements can expose vulnerable young women to the risk of being manipulated into sex trafficking. Some women have also reported unjustified rent hikes of $600 to $1,000 per month, leaving vulnerable tenants with little recourse but to accept substandard conditions or face eviction.
Underfunded Shelters
Despite limited resources, shelters and their staff provide vital care to those in need, showing resilience and compassion under constant pressure. However, many women feel unsafe in co-ed shelters due to risks of violence, harassment, and discrimination, underscoring the urgent need for inclusive, gender-specific spaces.
Despite limited resources, shelters and their staff provide vital care to those in need, showing resilience and compassion under constant pressure. However, many women feel unsafe in co-ed shelters due to risks of violence, harassment, and discrimination, underscoring the urgent need for inclusive, gender-specific spaces.