Inez Hillel

Inez Hillel (she/her) is the president and economist at Vivic Research Inc., an economic and public policy research firm. Her work generally focuses on intersectional economics, emphasizing frontline voices and qualitative data as the foundations for progressive policy development. She completed her master’s degree in economics at Simon Fraser University and received a BA (Hons) from Queen’s University. She is currently a master’s student at the University of Manitoba in Individual Interdisciplinary Studies in the departments of Economics, City Planning, and Sociology.

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Shifting Gears: Exploring Edmonton’s Financial And Political Pressures And Ways Forward

research | Nov 28, 2024

With spending growing faster than revenues, the City of Edmonton is feeling the pinch of an increasingly challenging financial situation. This report examines how cuts to provincial funding, rising service demands, and underutilized revenue streams have left the city struggling to meet the needs of its residents. It highlights concerns about homelessness, mental illness, addiction, and the rising cost of living, calling for a reevaluation of spending priorities to address root causes rather than relying on reactive services.