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Alberta’s Fair Deal Panel will hold its fourth open town hall meeting in Lethbridge on Dec. 11.

Economic Development, Trade and Tourism Minister Tanya Fir issued the following statement on the signing of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement:

Doug Schweitzer, Minister of Justice and Solicitor General, issued the following statement on Human Rights Day:

Premier Kenney's speech to the Canadian Club of Ottawa | Ottawa, December 9, 2019

The government is keeping its platform commitment to drive down surgical wait times with the Alberta Surgical Wait-Times Initiative.

Government is accepting applications for a new grant program designed to build greater cultural awareness and more inclusive communities.

Alberta’s Fair Deal Panel will hold its third open town hall meeting in Calgary on Dec. 10.

Economic Development, Trade and Tourism Minister Tanya Fir issued the following statement on her recent trade missions to the United States and Vancouver:

Orders approved – December 6, 2019

Alberta’s Fair Deal Panel will hold its second open town hall meeting in Red Deer on Dec. 9.

School leaders and staff will now have access to more resources for the prevention of bullying, harassment and discrimination in schools.

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement as the world remembers victims of genocide:

Leela Sharon Aheer, Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women, issued the following statement on Bodhi Day:

Premier Kenney will meet with Prime Minister Trudeau, and provincial cabinet ministers with federal counterparts as they press for a fair deal for Alberta within Canada.

Orders approved – December 5, 2019

Traffic will be redirected on two sections of the Southwest Calgary Ring Road on Dec. 6 and Dec. 9 as construction continues.

Six outstanding Albertans have been recognized at the 2019 Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards in Edmonton.

The Alberta government is providing $8 million in new funding to increase psychosocial supports for people recovering from opioid addiction.

Premier Jason Kenney and Leela Sharon Aheer, Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women, issued the following statement on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women:

Environment and Parks Minister Jason Nixon issued the following statement on the federal government’s recognition of Alberta’s industrial carbon pricing system:

Edmonton’s Crystal Kids Youth Centre will receive a boost to its support and mentorship programs, thanks to Budget 2019.

Crews will install overhead signs for the Deerfoot Trail and 212 Avenue SE interchange on Dec. 8 between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m.

Seven months into government’s mandate, 162 out of 375 commitments are met or well underway.

The province has approved Grizzly’s May River oil sands project in order to attract new investment and create jobs for Albertans.

Alberta is adding more than 500 RCMP positions in rural communities across the province and fostering a new public safety partnership with municipalities.

Orders approved – December 3, 2019

Government is supporting Poundmaker’s Lodge Treatment Centres to add space to treat 900 more people over three years as part of government’s expansion of addiction care.

The leadership of the Alberta Foundation for the Arts is welcoming five new directors.

The province has signed an extension to the Canada-Alberta Agreement on French Languages Services for 2018-20.

Associate Minister of Natural Gas Dale Nally issued the following statement on government’s next steps to implement the Roadmap to Recovery report recommendations:

Service Alberta’s Budget 2019 invests in innovation and modernization to enhance consumer protection and promote confidence in the marketplace.

President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance Travis Toews issued the following statement on Moody’s decision to revise Alberta’s credit rating:

Energy Minister Sonya Savage issued the following statement regarding the start of Alberta pipeline construction for the Trans Mountain expansion project:

Rajan Sawhney, Minister of Community and Social Services, issued the following statement on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities:

Minister of Education Adriana LaGrange issued the following statement in response to the release of the 2018 Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) results:

Alberta’s Fair Deal Panel will hold its first open town hall meeting in Edmonton on Dec. 3.

All of Canada’s Premiers back key aspects of Alberta’s fair deal plan.

Energy Minister Sonya Savage issued the following statement regarding the Canadian segment of Enbridge’s Line 3 replacement project coming into service on Dec. 1:  

A new vendor performance evaluationprogram will ensure contractors and consultants do their best work on infrastructure projects for the Government of Alberta.

The newly streamlined Alberta Export Expansion Program reduces red tape for local businesses looking to expand around the world.

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement to recognize the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery:

Minister of Economic Development, Trade and Tourism Tanya Fir is going to Vancouver to promote Alberta as the best place for trade, investment and business expansion.

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement on the importance of World AIDS Day:

Government is eliminating several unnecessary permits by updating decades-old trucking regulations to reflect modern vehicle types and equipment.

President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance Travis Toews issued the following statement about a required step in the collective bargaining process.

Minister of Seniors and Housing Josephine Pon issued the following statement on her discussion with federal Families, Children and Social Development Minister Ahmed Hussen:  

Lower speed limits will be in place for up to five days as girders are installed on the overpass at 17 Street and Anthony Henday Drive southeast.

Premier Jason Kenney has appointed Oryssia Lennie CM, former deputy minister of Western Economic Diversification Canada, as the chair of Alberta’s Fair Deal Panel.

Alberta Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women held a free public screening of In the Name of Your Daughter.

School nutrition program funding is increasing to $18.5 million with a new grant for non-profits to pilot better delivery of the program in partnership with schools.

An Edmonton manufacturer will be the first cement facility in North America to examine the feasibility of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology to reduce emissions.

Municipal Affairs Minister Kaycee Madu has tabled legislation to empower municipalities to offer property tax incentives to business owners for machinery and equipment.

Government is investing $22 million to deliver more mental health supports for post-secondary students.

Orders approved – November 26, 2019

The Government of Alberta is making important adjustments to condominium regulations to ease the burden on condo owners, boards and corporations.

Associate Minister of Natural Gas Dale Nally issued the following statement on his recent visit to Asia:

Government will put a temporary freeze on new photo radar devices as it consults with municipalities and police on the future of photo radar.

Government is ensuring best value for money and efficient use of Alberta taxpayers’ dollars by limiting the use of cost-plus contracts for infrastructure.

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement on his meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs Chrystia Freeland:

Lower speed limits will be in place for up to five days as girders are installed on the overpass at 17 Street and Anthony Henday Drive southeast.

President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance Travis Toews issued the following statement on his discussion with federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau:

Orders Approved – November 22, 2019

Leela Sharon Aheer, Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women, issued the following statement to mark 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence:

The Government of Alberta is strengthening the justice system by immediately doubling the number of Crown articling students, ensuring homegrown talent stays in Alberta.

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement to commemorate Holodomor Memorial Day:

The government is investing $7 million for continuing care in Drumheller to help seniors remain in their chosen community.

Visitors can enjoy the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology’s current research and most recent dinosaur discoveries at the Fossils in Focus exhibit.

New legislation would help Alberta hold opioid manufacturers and wholesalers accountable for opioid-related health-care costs and damages.

Government is seeking public input to help improve the province’s road test system and taking further action to reduce wait times.

Minister of Energy Sonya Savage issued the following statement on Ecojustice’s legal challenge of the public inquiry into foreign funding of anti-Alberta energy campaigns:

Government will review the income verification process to make applying for affordable housing easier for applicants and housing providers.

Alberta House is the one-stop shop for local music, arts, speakers and everything Alberta at the Grey Cup Festival.

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement in response to the unveiling of the new federal cabinet:

The Farm Freedom and Safety Act has been introduced to bring forward changes to support the unique nature of the farm and ranch business.

Leela Sharon Aheer, Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women, issued the following statement on Transgender Day of Remembrance:

Minister of Children’s Services Rebecca Schulz issued the following statement on National Child Day:

Minister of Education Adriana LaGrange issued the following statement in response to the Calgary Board of Education’s staffing reductions:

Government has introduced legislation to strengthen protections for law-abiding Albertans and their property.

Leela Sharon Aheer, Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women, issued the following statement on Women’s Entrepreneurship Day:

The Government of Alberta is launching a small business industry panel to identify the unnecessary red tape holding back these jobs creators.

Albertans are invited to share their thoughts on whether the province should continue to observe daylight saving time.

The province is preserving a piece of Alberta’s forestry history as the Mile 58 Forestry Cabin gets a Provincial Historic Resource designation.

Minister of Community and Social Services Rajan Sawhney issued the following statement on the Inspiration Awards:

Leela Sharon Aheer, Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women, and Canadian Football League commissioner Randy Ambrosie issued the following statements:

Minister of Energy Sonya Savage and Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Devin Dreeshen issued the following statement calling for Prime Minister Trudeau to immediately recall Parliament to urgently address the CN Rail strike: 

Premier Kenney spoke the Rural Municipalities of Alberta convention to underscore government's work to support municipalities.

Bill 25, the Red Tape Reduction Implementation Act, 2019, would streamline overburdened processes and eliminate outdated rules.

Minister of Economic Development, Trade and Tourism Tanya Fir is travelling to Illinois and Minnesota to meet with business leaders and state legislators.

Implementation of Budget 2019 continues as government introduces Bill 22, the Reform of Agencies, Boards and Commissions and Government Enterprises Act, 2019.

The Government of Alberta is partnering with the Canadian Football League, Calgary Stampeders and local organizations to give kids the chance to see the Grey Cup game.

The government is raising awareness of bullying supports during Bullying Awareness Week, Nov. 18-22.

Premier Jason Kenney will tell U.S. investors during a Nov. 18-21 mission to Texas why they should bank on Alberta’s reliable, safe and ethical energy sector.

Leela Sharon Aheer, Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women, issued the following statement on the International Day for Tolerance: 

A new government report reveals the damaging impacts of the former government’s carbon tax.

Richard Gotfried, MLA for Calgary-Fish Creek, will represent Alberta at the upcoming economic leadership forum in Seattle, Wash. 

Government’s 2019 Capital Plan is making significant investments to enhance public infrastructure, benefiting Edmonton and area residents and businesses. 

Premier Jason Kenney spoke at the Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors outlining the government's plan to stand up for Alberta.

Associate Minister of Natural Gas Dale Nally will travel to Japan and South Korea Nov. 15-23 to promote Alberta’s world-leading natural gas.

Minister of Economic Development, Trade and Tourism Tanya Fir issued the following statement on Alberta leading the country in interprovincial trade:

The government is committing $24.2 billion over four years to improve the province’s public infrastructure, including in the north and north-central regions.