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Minister Rajan Sawhney
Rajan Sawhney was appointed Minister of Community and Social Services on April 30, 2019.
Accomplishments
Alberta’s version of Clare’s Law gives people at risk of domestic violence the option to find out if their intimate partner has a violent or abusive past.
The governments of Alberta and Canada are providing $8 million to help Hope Mission rebuild the Herb Jamieson Centre, which provides shelter for homeless men in Edmonton.
Key information
- Budget 2020 maintains funding of $3.9 billion for Community and Social Services.
- Alberta Supports helps more than 650,000 people each year – online, by phone and in-person.
Our responsibilities
Community and Social Services provides supports for families and communities, and helps Albertans access disability services, financial supports, services for the homeless, and other social-based programs. This ministry supports Albertans through a person-centred, integrated service delivery model that recognizes the unique circumstances, experiences and strengths of individuals and families.
Ministry information
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Resources
- Legislation
- List of public agencies
- Media inquiries
- Ministry staff directory
- Personal information bank directories
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In focus
Maintains budgets at record levels for health and education, and focuses on getting Alberta back to work.
Alberta Supports
Helping people connect with a range of programs and services to meet their unique needs.
Residential Access Modification Program
Supporting low income Albertans with mobility challenges to make their homes more accessible.
Help and support
Contact information (PDF, 509 KB) for organizations providing help and support to Albertans.
Latest news
- Dec 17, 2020
Essential government services are available 24-7 to help anyone who needs support during the holidays.
- Dec 16, 2020
Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women Leela Sharon Aheer, Minister of Justice and Solicitor General Kaycee Madu, Minister of Community and Social Services Rajan Sawhney, and the Anti-Racism Advisory Council issued the following statement on the recent hate-motivated assaults in Edmonton:
- Dec 03, 2020
Alberta’s government is keeping its commitment to expand civil society capacity and help reduce social issues in Alberta by launching the new Civil Society Fund.