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Alberta’s government will make decisions to deliver infrastructure projects, such as schools and hospitals, based on legislated criteria and long-term planning.

Alberta’s government is taking action to address the impending labour shortages by knocking down employment barriers, making it easier for skilled professionals to come to Alberta.

Civil society organizations can apply for the second round of funding for new projects supporting Alberta’s social services sector and helping the most vulnerable recover post-pandemic.

The Alberta legislature will reconvene on Oct. 25 to focus on getting through the fourth wave of COVID-19 and moving forward on Alberta’s Recovery Plan.

Minister of Health Jason Copping issued the following statement on Respiratory Therapy Week, Oct. 24-30:

Alberta’s crop producers have shown resiliency and determination despite extremely dry conditions as a result of recording-setting heat throughout the summer months.

Starting Oct. 25, Albertans need to provide proof of two COVID-19 vaccine doses to access many restaurants, movies, sporting events and other businesses provincewide.

Minister of Municipal Affairs Ric McIver issued the following statement on City of Calgary Councillor-elect Sean Chu:

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health and officials provide an update on COVID-19 and the ongoing work to protect public health.

The Associate Minister of Rural Economic Development will meet with business and community leaders from across rural Alberta to hear about what they need to promote economic development and prosperity in their communities.

Alberta’s workplaces will be healthier and safer because updated work site laws are easier to understand and apply to employers and workers.

The public inquiry into anti-Alberta energy campaigns confirms that hundreds of millions of foreign dollars were used to block our province’s oil and gas development, affecting the lives and livelihoods of Albertans.

Alberta’s government is recognizing nine individuals, organizations and businesses for their service to seniors.

Orders approved – October 20, 2021

Repairs to the Highway 2 northbound railway overpass at Morinville will result in weight restrictions and a detour for certain commercial vehicles.

Muhammad Yaseen, Associate Minister of Immigration and Multiculturalism, issued the following statement on the Installation of Scriptures as Guru Granth Sahib:

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health and officials provide an update on COVID-19 and the ongoing work to protect public health.

Alberta’s government is strengthening health measures for continuing care facilities to help protect vulnerable Albertans from COVID-19.

On Oct. 15, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) was directed to investigate a Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officer’s discharge of his service weapon during an encounter with a 27-year-old man earlier that day.

Minister of Children’s Services Rebecca Schulz issued the following statement on Foster and Kinship Caregiver Month:

Elections Alberta and Municipal Affairs have partnered with municipalities to enable Albertans to vote for Senate nominees and referendum items at the same location as their local municipal election.

Introduced just under five months ago, the Kananaskis Conservation Pass is already enhancing conservation, public safety, services and facilities in Kananaskis Country. 

Parliamentary secretary for Small Business and Tourism Martin Long issued the following statement on Small Business Week:

Muhammad Yaseen, Associate Minister of Immigration and Multiculturalism, issued the following statement as Alberta Muslims celebrate the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH):

On Nov. 30, 2018, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) was directed to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a 23-year-old man, hereinafter referred to as the affected person (AP), after he went into medical distress while being held in a cell in the Edmonton Police Service (EPS) Detainee Management Unit (DMU). No officers were designated as subject officers. ASIRT’s investigation is now complete.

In the spirit of the Famous Five, the Persons Case Scholarship will invest $100,000 in future leaders promoting gender equality.

Albertans can now book their influenza immunization appointments to stay healthy, protect others and reduce pressure on Alberta’s health-care system during COVID-19.

Muhammad Yaseen, Associate Minister of Immigration and Multiculturalism, issued the following statement on Vijayadashami, or Dussehra:

Minister of Municipal Affairs Ric McIver issued the following statement on Canadian Library Month and Canadian Library Workers’ Day:

Associate Minister of Status of Women Whitney Issik and Associate Minister of Rural Economic Development Nate Horner issued the following statement:

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health and officials provide an update on COVID-19 and the ongoing work to protect public health.

Alberta’s government will award a total of $125,000 to young women pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

Minister of Treasury Board and Finance Travis Toews issued the following statement about contract negotiations with the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) and the Government of Alberta (GoA):

Daily dose numbers continue to grow as more than 3.2 million Albertans are now vaccinated with at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health and officials provide an update on COVID-19 and the ongoing work to protect public health.

The government-supported verification app to check proof of vaccination with a QR code is now available for download.

Vaccines are safe and effective, and there has never been a more important time to get vaccinated to protect yourself, your loved ones and our health-care system.

Minister of Health Jason Copping issued the following statement on World Arthritis Day:

Premier Jason Kenney issued this statement celebrating Thanksgiving:

Associate Minister of Status of Women Whitney Issik issued the following statement on the International Day of the Girl:

Associate Minister of Status of Women Whitney Issik has declared Oct. 10-16, 2021 Women in STEM Week.

Minister of Community and Social Services Jason Luan issued the following statement on World Homeless Day 2021:

Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Mike Ellis issued the following statement on World Mental Health Day:

On July 10, 2019, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) was directed to investigate the circumstances surrounding an incident involving the June 11, 2019 apprehension and arrest of a 26-year-old man.

Minister of Jobs, Economy and Innovation Doug Schweitzer issued the following statement about the September 2021 Labour Force Survey:

Alberta’s government has streamlined the post-secondary program approval process, giving institutions more flexibility to respond to labour market needs and develop innovative new programming.

Minister of Health Jason Copping issued the following statement on HPV Prevention Week:

On July 11, 2018, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team was directed to investigate an allegation that on June 9, 2018 a Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officer committed an assault when he delivered an open-handed slap to the face of a handcuffed 30-year-old man being detained at the Strathcona County RCMP Detachment.

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health and officials provide an update on COVID-19 and the ongoing work to protect public health.

The Digital Overdose Response System (DORS), a mobile app designed to help Albertans using opioids and other substances while alone in their homes, is now available to everyone in Edmonton.

Alberta’s government will bring in new supports for businesses implementing the Restrictions Exemption Program.

Organizations targeted by hate crimes can now apply for grants to make security-related improvements.

Eight exceptional Albertans will be inducted into the Alberta Order of Excellence in 2021.

Orders approved – October 6, 2021

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement on Dow announcing to build the world’s first net-zero carbon emissions ethylene and derivatives complex in Alberta:

The Alberta Sheriffs have shut down a property in Lloydminster where drug activity and violence created an unsafe environment in the community.

Minister of Health Jason Copping issued the following statement on World Cerebral Palsy Day:   

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health and officials provide an update on COVID-19 and the ongoing work to protect public health.

Alberta’s government is taking action to further protect students, parents, teachers and staff with more tools to help fight against COVID-19.

More than 75 per cent of eligible Albertans are now fully immunized against COVID-19 while thousands more Albertans are now eligible for a third COVID-19 vaccine dose.

Education Minister Adriana LaGrange issued the following statement on World Teachers’ Day:

Minister of Health Jason Copping issued the following statement on National Catholic Health Care Week:

Premier Jason Kenney and Minister of Energy Sonya Savage issued the following statement on the federal government invoking the dispute settlement provision of the 1977 Transit Pipelines Treaty:

Alberta’s government is seeking input from the public to update the definition of elder abuse.

Minister of Indigenous Relations Rick Wilson issued the following statement on Sisters in Spirit Day:

After five years of construction, one of the biggest infrastructure projects in Alberta’s history fully opens to traffic.

Whitney Issik, Associate Minister of Status of Women, issued the following statement on Breast Cancer Awareness Month:

A walk to commemorate and raise awareness of missing and murdered Indigenous people will occur on Highways 2 and 3 from Oct. 1-4.

Alberta’s government is strengthening the workforce by launching the second phase of the Driving Back to Work grant program.

Another lucky Albertan is $1 million richer as Alberta’s vaccine lottery draws to a close.

Seniors and Housing Minister Josephine Pon issued this statement on the Day of Older Persons in Alberta:

Alberta’s next Artist in Residence is poet Zach Polis from St. Albert.

Minister of Children’s Services Rebecca Schulz issued the following statement on Child Abuse Prevention Month:

Minister of Education Adriana LaGrange issued the following statement on Dyslexia Awareness Month:

Muhammad Yaseen, Associate Minister of Immigration and Multiculturalism, issued the following statement on Islamic Heritage Month:

Associate Minister of Status of Women Whitney Issik issued the following statement on Women’s History Month:

Minister of Community and Social Services Jason Luan issued the following statement recognizing Disability Employment Awareness Month 2021:

Alberta will accept federal support to help protect the health-care system and the health of Albertans during the fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Government of Alberta is implementing a proof of COVID-19 vaccination policy for all Alberta Public Service employees.

Rick Wilson, Minister of Indigenous Relations, issued the following statement declaring Sept. 30 a Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Alberta:

Orders approved – September 29, 2021

Five new high schools moving ahead through a public-private partnership (P3) will save Alberta taxpayers $114.5 million, support 1,678 jobs and provide about 7,000 new student spaces as part of Alberta’s Recovery Plan.

Premier Jason Kenney and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke for 20 minutes this morning. Most of the discussion was on the fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Minister of Health Jason Copping issued the following statement on a recent letter sent to Alberta Health Services from a group called Health Professionals United:

Premier Jason Kenney and Minister of Energy Sonya Savage issued the following statement on Enbridge’s Line 3 pipeline becoming operational:

Wainwright and area residents can now earn a university degree to become a registered nurse without leaving their home community.

Minister of Culture Ron Orr issued the following statement on Alberta Concussion Awareness Day:

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health and officials provide an update on COVID-19 and the ongoing work to protect public health.

Alberta’s government is making sure patients, their families and health-care workers are able to safely access hospitals and other health facilities during protests.

Note to Editors: In response to questions from some media outlets about how much the Alberta government has spent on advertising and other costs for COVID-19 and vaccine promotion, the following updated information is available:

Nate Glubish, Minister of Service Alberta, issued the following statement on Right to Know Day:

Order Approved – September 27, 2021

Highway 2 between Highway 35 and 55 Avenue in Grimshaw will be closed and available to local traffic only to accommodate CN railway repairs from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Sept. 28.

Minister of Justice and Solicitor General Kaycee Madu issued the following statement on Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial Day: