加拿大阿尔伯塔省城市救助的挑战和重构
文章摘要:城市救助的直接目的是向弱势者提供足够的社会支持以协助其重返正常生活。本报告以加拿大C.D.Howe研究所发布的《维护安全网:阿尔伯塔省的社会救助改革》为基础,评估阿尔伯塔省两项城市救助计划——收入支持计划(IS)和重度残障人士收入保障计划(AISH),分析其城市救助体系的不足之处,在借鉴国际最佳实践经验的基础上,探讨其重构救助体系的可能选项。制度重构的基本导向为增强就业激励和劳动力市场黏性。为了实现这些目标,需将残障人士救助工作的重点从“默认无就业... 展开
Abstract:Effective social assistance systems should provide appropriate support for those in need and help them return to normal life. Based on Mending the Safety Net:Social Assistance Reform in Alberta. This Commentary evaluates Alberta’s social assistance programs-Income Support(IS)and Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped(AISH)-in light of international best practices for reforming social assistance,especially with a view to im... 展开