Advocacy
The EFCL champions all Leagues on city-wide issues
We’re committed to voicing the collective goals and concerns of Edmonton’s neighbourhoods while empowering local leaders to serve their residents equitably and effectively
EFCL Board Position on Zoning Bylaw Renewal
The way we plan our city is evolving. With proposed changes to the zoning bylaw, and the new District Plans, come shifts in how Community Leagues will influence these plans. Change, naturally, creates uncertainty and we recognize those in the League system who feel their concerns about these changes are not being addressed, amplified or taken on by the EFCL. We would like to take time to Read more...
Lend your League’s voice to ask for action on houselessness
To Community League leaders, The EFCL Board of directors has sent the below letter to the Government of Alberta and City of Edmonton. The changes that we seek in all corners of our city require deeper investments from a provincial and municipal level. As Community League leaders, we hope that you will also consider lending your voice on this important topic and share it with the Government of Read more...
EFCL Stands in Solidarity with our Neighbours who are Suffering
The Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues (EFCL) strongly condemns the attacks on Muslim women who call Alberta’s capital city home and the surging anti-Asian hate crimes. Each and every one of these attacks stands in stark opposition to the spirit of Community Leagues—where Edmontonians of all backgrounds come alongside one another to build a better community together. Since the beginning of EFCL, 100 years ago, our founding principles Read more...
Affordable Housing part of Healthy Communities
Affordable housing is an important ingredient to cultivating balanced, welcoming communities for all Edmontonians. There is a shortage of housing in our communities able to meet the needs of all residents—a basic human need. Approximately 41% of Edmonton renter households live in unaffordable housing—meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing costs 2000 Edmontonians currently experience homelessness, including more than 200 children On any given Read more...