The Edmonton Social Planning Council (ESPC), in cooperation with four other organizations, is asking people to provide feedback to the Alberta government on the regulations for the new Income and Employment Supports Act. New legislation passed this spring that will come into effect in January 2004 will combine several current Alberta programs including Supports for Independence, Widow’s Pension, and the Skills Development Program. This is described by Alberta Human Resources and Employment as a response to the recommendations of the Low Income Review process that was completed two years ago. The Alberta government website has a copy of the act, regulations, programs and a link to the Appeals Secretariat.