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- Sep 18, 2023
Alberta’s government is beginning a transparent and collaborative process to engage Albertans and education partners to redraft kindergarten to Grade 6 (K-6) social studies curriculum.
- Sep 18, 2023
Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women Tanya Fir and Minister of Advanced Education Rajan Sawhney issued the following statement in recognition of Consent Week:
- Sep 12, 2023
Alberta’s government is investing $5 million for the 2023-24 school year to support students with low incidence disabilities.
- Sep 8, 2023
A new initiative will allow school boards to purchase buses and extend transportation services to more Alberta students.
- Sep 5, 2023
Alberta’s government is investing $27.3 million to support the growth of innovative research at Alberta’s post-secondary institutions.
- Sep 1, 2023
Premier Danielle Smith issued the following statement celebrating Alberta Day:
- Aug 31, 2023
Alberta’s strong fiscal management continues to secure Alberta’s future.
- Aug 31, 2023
Minister of Mental Health and Addiction Dan Williams issued the following statement on International Overdose Awareness Day:
- Aug 28, 2023
Nominations for the 2023 Minister’s Seniors Service Awards are officially open.
- Aug 24, 2023
Albertans are invited to celebrate everything Alberta is and has to offer at the 2nd annual Alberta Day celebrations.
- Aug 22, 2023
Alberta’s government is investing $13.6 million to support emerging technology companies.
- Aug 22, 2023
Starting Aug. 29, Albertans in need of emergency care will experience a new and improved Peter Lougheed Centre, thanks to emergency department redevelopment.
- Aug 18, 2023
To improve lab testing and reduce wait times for Albertans, Alberta Precision Laboratories will now deliver community lab services across the province.
- Aug 8, 2023
Alberta’s government is strengthening the rules to help protect all roadside workers.
- Aug 3, 2023
Thousands of new community lab appointments are being made available for Albertans to help reduce the wait time to access this important health service.
- Jul 30, 2023
Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services Mike Ellis, Minister of Children and Family Services Searle Turton, Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women Tanya Fir and Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade Matt Jones issued the following statements on World Day against Trafficking in Persons:
- Jul 26, 2023
Alberta’s government has launched a new online platform to simplify the process for families applying for supports and services for their child with a disability.
- Jul 25, 2023
Premier Danielle Smith and Minister of Health Adriana LaGrange issued the following statement on reports of medical clinics charging membership fees:
- Jul 24, 2023
The next round of funding for the Affordable Housing Partnership Program (AHPP) is open for applications from community partners to support innovative housing solutions.
- Jul 18, 2023
Alberta families and non-profit organizations can now apply for funding from the Every Kid Can Play program.
- Jul 11, 2023
The governments of Alberta and Canada are partnering to invest more than $96 million to connect over 10,000 homes across the province to high-speed internet.
- Jul 1, 2023
Premier Danielle Smith issued the following statement celebrating Canada Day:
- Jun 30, 2023
The new training and mentorship incentive under the Alberta Made Production Grant will help to grow the local film and television workforce.
- Jun 28, 2023
Nominations are open for the Alberta Newcomer Recognition Awards, which celebrate immigrants who make outstanding contributions to our communities.
- Jun 27, 2023
Minister of Immigration and Multiculturalism Muhammad Yaseen issued the following statement on Canadian Multiculturalism Day:
- Jun 22, 2023
Eight remarkable Albertans will become members of the Alberta Order of Excellence in 2023.
- Jun 19, 2023
Cabinet and Treasury Board have voted to extend the fuel tax pause through the remainder of the year, fulfilling a promise made by Premier Danielle Smith and the United Conservatives during the recent election campaign.
- Jun 13, 2023
Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women Tanya Fir issued the following statement on Pride Month:
- Apr 25, 2023
Alberta’s government is investing an additional $150,000 in the John Ware Youth Empowerment Program.
- Apr 24, 2023
Alberta’s government is investing $8 million to help make sport, physical activity and recreation more accessible through the new Every Kid Can Play program
- Apr 19, 2023
Alberta’s government is investing new funding in Lethbridge schools to ensure students have the space they need to succeed close to home.
- Apr 17, 2023
Alberta’s government is making it easier for certified professionals from across Canada to work in Alberta and join the booming economy.
- Apr 17, 2023
Alberta’s government is strengthening career education programming based on recommendations from the Career Education Task Force.
- Apr 14, 2023
Premier Danielle Smith has created the Premier’s Council on Multiculturalism, a council aimed at promoting multiculturalism in Alberta.
- Apr 12, 2023
Métis Cree artist Sharon Rose Kootenay has been selected as the fourth Artist in Residence and Arts Ambassador to promote the value of the arts in Alberta.
- Apr 6, 2023
Alberta’s government is building capacity in the publicly funded health care system to support thousands more surgeries and reduce wait times across the province.
- Apr 5, 2023
Premier Danielle Smith issued this statement as Passover begins:
- Apr 4, 2023
Alberta’s government is taking action to restore order and improve public safety in response to increasing crime and disorder in the province’s big cities.
- Apr 3, 2023
Changes to the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) will make it easier for in-demand workers and entrepreneurs to become permanent residents.
- Apr 3, 2023
Record investments will build a stronger, more flexible and innovative system for emergency medical services (EMS) with better access to care and shorter wait times.
- Mar 31, 2023
Minister of Culture Jason Luan issued the following statement on Transgender Day of Visibility:
- Mar 31, 2023
Alberta’s government is honouring some of the province’s top amateur athletes, teams, coaches and officials with 2022 Sport Recognition Awards.
- Mar 31, 2023
Six inspiring Albertans are being honoured with the Stars of Alberta Volunteer Award.
- Mar 29, 2023
For the first time in more than 20 years, Alberta is increasing the income threshold for family mediation services to help more Albertans resolve family disputes.
- Mar 23, 2023
Alberta’s government is committed to ensuring francophone students have the resources, spaces and opportunities they need to grow and succeed.
- Mar 21, 2023
Minister of Trade, Immigration and Multiculturalism Rajan Sawhney issued the following statement on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination:
- Mar 20, 2023
Alberta families can soon purchase children’s liquid pain and fever medication from their local pharmacies.
- Mar 20, 2023
Alberta’s government is increasing funding over the next three years to address complexities in the classroom.
- Mar 20, 2023
Alberta’s commitment to rural sexual assault support will include training for rural health-care providers to better support survivors of sexual assault.
- Mar 17, 2023
Alberta’s government is investing $9.5 million into grant programs to help combat racism and promote multiculturalism.
- Mar 17, 2023
Budget 2023 commits $23.8 million to meet newcomers’ needs as they settle, work and prosper in Alberta.
- Mar 17, 2023
Francophone teachers and students will benefit from updated K-6 French curriculum and resources in September.
- Mar 17, 2023
Elementary students and teachers will benefit from updated K-6 curriculums and resources in classrooms this fall.
- Mar 9, 2023
Budget 2023 provides more than $820 million over the next three years to support enrolment growth in schools.
- Mar 9, 2023
More than 600 new affordable housing units are on the way for Albertans in need.
- Mar 9, 2023
Alberta’s government is accepting grant applications for Alberta Culture Days 2023 events.
- Mar 8, 2023
The governments of Alberta and Canada are increasing access to jobs for immigrant women in the province’s growing licensed child-care sector.
- Mar 8, 2023
Parliamentary secretary for Status of Women Tanya Fir issued this statement on International Women’s Day:
- Mar 7, 2023
Alberta is creating more than 1,000 new spaces for students in high-demand apprenticeship programs at post-secondary institutions.
- Mar 6, 2023
Alberta’s government is partnering with CASA Mental Health to expand youth mental health supports to ensure youth across Alberta can access treatment closer to home.
- Mar 6, 2023
Through Budget 2023, Alberta’s government is providing an additional $330 million to support the social sector with increased wages and operating funding.
- Mar 3, 2023
Nearly $4.3 billion in funding will strengthen the delivery of continuing care programs and services for Albertans.
- Mar 2, 2023
Minister of Culture Jason Luan issued the following statement on Alberta Francophonie Month
- Mar 1, 2023
Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services Mike Ellis issued the following statement on the Alberta Emergency Alert test:
- Mar 1, 2023
Alberta’s government is investing $2.3 billion over the next three years, for new and modernized classrooms.
- Feb 28, 2023
Budget 2023 secures Alberta’s future by growing the economy, creating good-paying jobs, strengthening health care and education, and keeping Alberta communities safe.
- Feb 28, 2023
Budget 2023 secures Alberta’s future by improving the health-care system to provide Albertans with reliable, quality health services when and where they need them.
- Feb 28, 2023
Budget 2023 secures Alberta’s future with historic investments in education to match increasing enrolment in schools, meet the needs of diverse students and increase affordability.
- Feb 28, 2023
Budget 2023 is securing Alberta’s future by providing relief to Albertans through the inflation crisis and helping with the rising costs of everyday necessities.
- Feb 28, 2023
Budget 2023 promotes the safety and well-being of all Albertans by enhancing community policing and increasing access to recovery-oriented mental health and addiction treatment options.
- Feb 27, 2023
Albertans are spending less time waiting for the medical care they need since the Health Care Action Plan (HCAP) was launched.
- Feb 27, 2023
Support from the Government of Alberta would help the TELUS Spark Science Centre create more immersive and inclusive experiences for Albertans and visitors.
- Feb 23, 2023Increasing immigration a win for the economy | Accroître l'immigration, une victoire pour l'économie
Alberta can continue its economic momentum through an increase in immigrants that will support local economies and help fill jobs in key areas.
- Feb 21, 2023
Alberta’s government is providing more than $38 million in community grants to help non-profits enhance public facilities and community-based social programs.
- Feb 21, 2023
Alberta’s government is proposing historical funding to strengthen the province’s primary health care system.
- Feb 21, 2023
Alberta’s government is working with publicly funded post-secondary institutions to stand up to gender-based violence and keep campus communities safe.
- Feb 17, 2023
Alberta’s government is investing more than $900,000 to expand trade seats so more Albertans can access apprenticeship programs and keep Alberta’s economy growing.
- Feb 16, 2023
To ensure the province has the medical professionals needed both now and in the future, Budget 2023 would provide $158 million for a new Health Workforce Strategy.
- Feb 16, 2023
Alberta’s government is taking action to improve affordability, address inflation and make tuition more stable and predictable for Alberta’s post-secondary students.
- Feb 15, 2023
Alberta’s government is launching a new pilot project to create a more efficient assessment system for internationally educated nurses arriving in Alberta.
- Feb 14, 2023
Alberta’s government is doubling its 2022-23 funding commitment to combat learning disruptions in the early grades and address complexity of students' needs.
- Feb 13, 2023
Alberta’s government is creating more than 600 new seats for nurse bridging programs and investing in a new bursary for internationally educated nurses.
- Feb 9, 2023
More than one million Albertans are enrolled and scheduled to receive their first of six $100 affordability payments, representing $96 million in inflation relief.
- Feb 8, 2023
Alberta’s government is expanding the New Beginnings Bursary to help 1,700 low-income students become nurses.
- Feb 7, 2023
Premier Danielle Smith met with the Prime Minister for approximately 30 minutes primarily discussing Alberta’s request for the federal government to halt the introduction of its proposed ‘Just Transition’ legislation and other emission reduction strategies.
- Feb 2, 2023
Through the Health Care Action Plan (HCAP), Alberta Health Services has launched a new EMS-811 Shared Response program so every Albertan receives appropriate levels of care.
- Feb 1, 2023
Premier Danielle Smith issued this statement recognizing Black History Month:
- Jan 31, 2023
Continued advocacy to the federal government means that Alberta families will have access to thousands more licensed private child-care spaces.
- Jan 26, 2023
Alberta’s government is pausing private passenger vehicle insurance rate increases through to the end of 2023.
- Jan 23, 2023
Albertans will have access to thousands more publicly funded orthopedic surgeries at Calgary chartered surgical facilities as part of the Health Care Action Plan (HCAP).
- Jan 20, 2023
Albertans should use caution if they receive a text message claiming to be from government about affordability payments.
- Jan 19, 2023
Albertans are invited to nominate individuals and organizations that have made Alberta’s communities safer.
- Jan 18, 2023
Alberta’s first shipment of children’s liquid acetaminophen has arrived and will be distributed to hospitals across the province immediately.
- Jan 18, 2023
Alberta’s government is working to attract more newcomers to help grow the economy and address labour shortages in key sectors.
- Jan 17, 2023
Beginning January 18 at 9 a.m., eligible Alberta parents and seniors can apply to receive $600 in affordability payments over six months.
- Jan 16, 2023
Alberta’s government is committed to ensuring an ambulance is available to everyone where and when they need it.
- Jan 9, 2023
Monthly $100 affordability payments for families, seniors, and vulnerable Albertans will be released soon, and Albertans can act now to get ready.
- Jan 5, 2023
Albertans are encouraged to nominate remarkable citizens, leaders and innovators for membership in the Alberta Order of Excellence.
- Jan 3, 2023
Albertans are invited to share their opinions about their needs, expectations and priorities accessing online government services in an online survey.
- Jan 1, 2023
Premier Danielle Smith issued this statement celebrating the arrival of 2023:
- Dec 21, 2022
Alberta’s government is introducing a new program to free up ambulances and paramedics to respond to more emergency calls.
- Dec 20, 2022
President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance Travis Toews issued the following statement on the provincial fuel tax relief program:
- Dec 14, 2022
Alberta’s government is funding new micro-credential training opportunities to help more Albertans develop job-ready skills.
- Dec 8, 2022
Alberta’s government is working to ensure police are more accountable and more responsive to the communities they serve.
- Dec 7, 2022
New legislation has been introduced that would deliver critical broad-based inflation relief to Albertans, with additional targeted cost-of-living supports for families, seniors and vulnerable Albertans.
- Dec 7, 2022
Alberta’s government is investing $55 million over three years so that Albertans have more access to affordable housing.
- Dec 6, 2022
To combat the shortage of children’s pain and fever medicine, the province has secured five million bottles of children’s acetaminophen and ibuprofen for Alberta families.
- Dec 2, 2022
Alberta’s government is funding additional micro-credential programs to help Albertans develop the skills they need to build new careers and secure the province’s future.
- Dec 1, 2022
Alberta’s government is providing early childhood educators with a one-time payment and wage top-up to help recruit and retain staff.
- Nov 28, 2022
Alberta’s government is taking action to make life more affordable for families, Albertans with disabilities, seniors and those out of work.
- Nov 25, 2022
Minister of Indigenous Relations Rick Wilson and parliamentary secretary for Status of Women Tanya Fir issued the following statement on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and the start of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence:
- Nov 24, 2022
Alberta’s government is providing clarity to school authorities to ensure all students continue to have access to in-person learning and family choice.
- Nov 20, 2022
Minister of Culture Jason Luan issued the following statement on Transgender Day of Remembrance:
- Nov 17, 2022
Immediate actions are rolling out that will lead to faster EMS times, decreased emergency room wait times and reduced surgical wait times for Albertans.
- Nov 16, 2022
Alberta’s government is doubling its previous commitment for student mental health pilot projects while also extending funding to close learning gaps.
- Nov 14, 2022
School authorities will receive more than $12 million in additional funding to support newly enrolled students from Ukraine.
- Nov 9, 2022
Alberta has joined the federal government and other provinces and territories in officially endorsing the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence.
- Nov 7, 2022
Alberta’s government wants to hear from Albertans as Budget 2023 is prepared.
- Oct 15, 2022
Associate Minister of Status of Women Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk issued this statement recognizing the 10th International Day of Rural Women:
- Oct 14, 2022
Associate Minister of Status of Women Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk issued the following statement on Women’s History Month:
- Oct 13, 2022
Starting Oct. 17, Albertans six months of age and older can get their flu vaccine.
- Oct 6, 2022
To improve health-care capacity, Alberta is making it easier for internationally educated nurses to be licensed and work in our province.
- Oct 6, 2022
Students will have more opportunities to pursue their interests, explore career paths and succeed in Alberta’s dynamic job market after high school.
- Oct 5, 2022
Alberta’s government is expanding on-the-job learning opportunities for post-secondary students, helping Albertans gain the skills they need for successful careers.
- Oct 4, 2022
Alberta’s government is helping newcomers find a home and succeed in Alberta with a new webpage that supports immigrants with information and resources in 15 different languages.
- Oct 4, 2022
The Alberta government has announced $17.5 million in funding for WinSport’s Frank King Day Lodge, which will improve its accessibility, inclusion and climate resilience.
- Oct 2, 2022
Alberta’s government is committing $20.8 million in new funds over the next four years to step up the fight against human trafficking.
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