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Order Approved – January 27, 2020

People from across Alberta now have access to important health information translated into eight additional languages.

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement inviting Albertans to fight silence and stigma around mental health:

On Nov. 6, 2018, ASIRT was directed to investigate the circumstances surrounding injuries sustained in early October 2018 to a 23-year-old man during his arrest outside Pierceland, Sask. 

Starting March 2020, the monthly payment date for Albertans receiving Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) and Income Support is changing to the first of the month. 

Minister of Education Adriana LaGrange and Minister of Indigenous Relations Rick Wilson issued the following statement on federal funding for Exshaw School:

Albertans are encouraged to nominate individuals or groups who have improved safety in their communities.

Starting March 2020, the monthly payment date for Albertans receiving Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) and Income Support is changing to the first of the month. 

The province is supporting Alberta’s fish hatchery facilities to ensure sustainable recreational fishing opportunities and a healthy aquatic environment.

On Sept. 9, 2017, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) was directed to investigate the circumstances surrounding an officer-involved shooting that resulted in the death of a 30-year-old man.

The new Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation board brings strong business and financial experience to support partnerships in prosperity.

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day:

Leela Sharon Aheer, Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women, issued the following statement on Lunar New Year:

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement welcoming in the Year of the Rat:

A wide load will travel between Edmonton and the Fort McMurray area the last week of January.

A streamlined regulatory process makes it easier for Alberta’s electricity providers to carry out their winter construction plans.

Alberta student loan borrowers will have fewer hoops to jump through when they apply for provincial student loans.

Alberta’s Fair Deal Panel will hold its Airdrie town hall meeting on Jan. 27.

Government is hosting telephone town halls to listen to Albertans’ ideas and priorities for Budget 2020.

Alberta will now allow wood-building construction for up to 12 storeys.

Government is updating food regulations to create new business opportunities for bed-and-breakfasts and help food banks serve Albertans more effectively.

Associate Minister of Red Tape Reduction Grant Hunter issued the following statement regarding the Canadian Federation of Independent Business’s Golden Scissors Award:

Orders Approved – January 21, 2020

Housing providers will soon spend less time bogged down in administration and more time addressing tenant concerns, maintaining units and processing applications.

A new red tape reduction strategy aims to improve consultation for industry and Indigenous people.

Health Minister Tyler Shandro has appointed Brent Windwick, an expert in health law and ethics, as the new board chairman of the Health Quality Council of Alberta.

Government is working to address the high demand for affordable housing in Hinton with the opening of new units in the Happy Creek Estates development.

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business has upgraded Alberta from an F to a B-minus for its work tackling red tape over the last seven months.

On Aug. 14, 2018, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) was directed to investigate the circumstances surrounding a fatal motor vehicle accident that followed an encounter with the Strathcona County RCMP.

The government has established a working group to protect Albertans by combating the growing public safety threat posed by liquor store robberies and thefts.

Associate Minister Grant Hunter has declared Jan. 20-24 Red Tape Reduction Awareness Week in Alberta.

A new outcomes-based post-secondary funding approach will increase transparency and accountability and help build a modern and diverse workforce for the future.

Minister of Environment and Parks Jason Nixon issued the following statement on avalanche awareness:

Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addiction Jason Luan issued the following statement on supports and services available in the Wetaskiwin area:

Minister of Education Adriana LaGrange and Minister of Children’s Services Rebecca Schulz issued the following statement for International Mentoring Day:

Doug Schweitzer, Minister of Justice and Solicitor General, issued the following statement on the Supreme Court of Canada’s ruling on B.C.’s attempt to stop shipments of Alberta oil:  

Minister of Indigenous Relations Rick Wilson issued the following statement on the passing of Jason Goodstriker:

Alberta’s Fair Deal Panel town hall that was to take place in Airdrie on Thursday, Jan. 16 has been postponed because of the death of panel member Jason Goodstriker.

The Village of Cereal, the village foreman and a campground caretaker have each pleaded guilty to improper application of a pesticide.

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement on the passing of Jason Goodstriker:

A Canadian Armed Forces representative met with government to express thanks for the Support Our Troops specialty licence plate program.

Alberta’s 2017 Justices of the Peace Compensation Commission is seeking public submissions on Justices of the Peace compensation levels.

The second Session of the 30^th Legislature will convene on Feb. 25.

Alberta’s Fair Deal Panel will hold its next two town hall meetings in Airdrie and Medicine Hat on Jan. 16 and Jan. 17.

On Oct. 19, 2017, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) was directed to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a 26-year-old man who was shot during an interaction with members of the Gleichen RCMP that day.

On Jan. 13, 2020, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) was directed to investigate the circumstances surrounding an officer-involved shooting that occurred northeast of Edmonton and resulted in serious injury to a 37-year-old man.

Albertans are invited to share their opinions and suggestions for the upcoming budget.

On Jan. 11, 2020, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) was directed to investigate the circumstances surrounding an officer-involved shooting that took place in Cold Lake and resulted in serious injury to a 26-year-old man.

Government has laid six charges under the Public Lands Act related to the unauthorized use of public land near Whitecourt.

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement about Sir John A. Macdonald Day: