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Support continues for around 700 evacuees from Paddle Prairie Métis Settlement. Provincial emergency operations have been reduced as the wildfire risk to northern communities has decreased.

Education Minister Adriana LaGrange issued the following statement on the protections for students under the Education Act:

Energy Minister Sonya Savage issued the following statement about government’s 90-day review of Alberta’s electricity market system:

Alberta Transportation is taking the next step towards regulatory approval of the Springbank Reservoir project by responding to formal questions from provincial and federal regulators.

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement to mark the end of APS Week 2019:

The Government of Alberta has released an extensive toolkit to help communities increase their capacity to address elder abuse.

President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance Travis Toews issued the following statement about the Public Sector Wage Arbitration Deferral Act:

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement to recognize Philippine Independence Day:

Alberta Minister of Energy Sonya Savage, Ontario Minister of Energy, Mines and Northern Development Greg Rickford, and Saskatchewan Minister of Energy and Resources Bronwyn Eyre issued the following statement in response to developments relating to Bill C-69:

Premier Kenney issued the following statement following the federal government’s decision on Bill C-69:

Premier Jason Kenney is travelling to Quebec and Atlantic Canada to meet with global investors and provincial premiers.

In his first 50 days in office, Premier Jason Kenney hosted the first cabinet meeting with all First Nations chiefs since February 2015.

The Premiers of Ontario, New Brunswick, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and the Northwest Territories have expressed a unified voice to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on bills C-69 and C-48.

Premier Jason Kenney and Energy Minister Sonya Savage are meeting on June 7 with key industry stakeholders to hear their expert advice in establishing the Energy War Room for the Government of Alberta.

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement on recent developments in the Senate on Bill C-48, the Oil Tanker Moratorium Act and Bill C-69, the Impact Assessment Act:

If passed, Bill 8, the Education Amendment Act, 2019 would modernize Alberta’s education system and improve student success.

The governments of Alberta and Saskatchewan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to streamline regulations for oil well service rigs.

Orders Approved – June 4, 2019

The Municipal Government (Property Tax Incentives) Amendment Act would revitalize municipalities by empowering them to offer stronger property tax incentives to business and industry.

Alberta’s transport officers are stepping up inspections for Roadcheck 2019 – a three-day, international safety campaign to ensure commercial vehicles and drivers observe public safety standards.

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement wishing Alberta’s Muslim community a happy Eid al-Fitr:

A ministerial mission to Japan and South Korea will promote Alberta’s agriculture and forestry industry and expand market access and diversification.

Recreation and Parks Month is a great reminder for Albertans to stay active and enjoy the many recreation opportunities and spaces the province offers.

Premier Kenney has appointed Leduc-Beaumont MLA Brad Rutherford as the Government of Alberta’s liaison to the Canadian Armed Forces.

Education Minister Adriana LaGrange issued the following statement on the Fort Vermilion School Division closures for the remainder of the year:

Indigenous Relations Minister Rick Wilson joined families and survivors for the closing of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement to recognize Canadian Armed Forces Day:

Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women Leela Aheer issued the following statement to recognize Philippine Heritage Month in Alberta:

Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women Leela Aheer issued the following statement to recognize LGBTQ Pride Month:

Eight remarkable Albertans will become members of the Alberta Order of Excellence in 2019.

Albertans are encouraged to celebrate Seniors’ Week, which runs June 2-8.  

A performance review of Alberta Health Services (AHS) will identify ways to deliver better results for Albertans and find efficiencies across the health system.

Motorists travelling Highway 40, south of Grande Prairie, can expect travel delays due to highway construction during summer 2019.

Sarah Langley, acting head of the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service, issued the following statement on appointing an out-of-province Crown prosecutor for the investigation into allegations in the 2017 United Conservative Party leadership election and vote irregularities:

Alberta’s fight for jobs and Canada’s energy industry continues in British Columbia with the launch of a campaign reinforcing the need for the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project.

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

Business leaders have expressed overwhelming support for the proposed Red Tape Reduction Act.

With actions to cut red tape already in progress, the proposed Red Tape Reduction Act would make Alberta one of the freest and fastest-moving economies in the world.

Orders Approved – May 28, 2019

Advanced Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides issued the following statement on the retirement of Glenn Feltham, president and CEO of NAIT:

Alberta continues to stand up for jobs and Canada’s energy industry by launching the “Yes to TMX” campaign, a key tool in fighting for federal approval of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project.

Highway 35 is currently closed to traffic in both directions between the Zama City turnoff, approximately 80 kilometres north of High Level, and the Northwest Territories boundary.

Finance Minister Travis Toews has tabled legislation keeping a promise to reduce Alberta’s corporate tax rate by a third over the next four years.

Order Approved – May 27, 2019

Bill 2, the Open for Business Act, would get Albertans back to work, reduce burdens on job creators and restore workplace democracy.

Order Approved – May 22, 2019

Minister of Health, Tyler Shandro, issued the following statement on National Paramedic Services Week, May 26 to June 1:

Economic Development, Trade and Tourism Minister Tanya Fir issued the following statement about Tourism Week, May 26 to June 2:

Residents of northwest Alberta who were evacuated under mandatory order due to wildfire will receive funding of $1,250 per adult and $500 per dependent child.

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement on the B.C. Court of Appeal ruling on shipments of heavy oil through British Columbia: