Alberta Archives - Page 2 of 39

06 Nov

Alberta Releases Calgary Inspection Report, Flags Years of Weaknesses in Water Infrastructure Management

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta government has released an independent inspection report highlighting longstanding shortcomings in the City of Calgary’s governance, infrastructure planning and accountability, following two major failures of the Bearspaw South Feeder Main. The report, prepared by independent inspector David Goldie, examines the city’s handling of its water infrastructure over nearly two decades, dating back to 2004. It outlines systemic problems in risk management, capital investment and decision-making, while presenting 20 recommendations aimed at improving the management and oversight of Calgary’s water system. One of the major concerns raised in the report relates to information that was not…

06 Nov

Alberta Unveils New Official Licence Plate After More Than 40 Years, Featuring Moraine Lake

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta is set to introduce a new official vehicle licence plate for the first time in more than four decades, with the redesigned version featuring the iconic Moraine Lake and the motto “Strong and Free.” The new plates will be available to motorists across the province starting November 9, when residents can visit their local registry offices to obtain them. The design centres on the theme “Strong and Free,” highlighting Alberta’s distinctive identity, economic strength and strong sense of provincial pride. It also draws inspiration from Alberta’s Latin motto while reflecting the words of Canada’s national anthem.…

06 Nov

Advancing women’s health through innovation

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s government is investing $5 million to close gaps in women’s health care, supporting new solutions that improve diagnosis, treatment, and patient outcomes. The new Closing the Gap: Women’s Health Funding Competition will support innovative solutions aimed at helping women get answers sooner and access care that meets their needs. The first round of funding will prioritize women’s neurological health, focusing on conditions such as migraines, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy and neurological conditions associated with pregnancy, postpartum health and menopause. These conditions can affect women differently, more often or uniquely, highlighting the need for approaches that…

05 Nov

Alberta Moves to Give Local and Canadian Businesses Greater Access to Government Contracts

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta government is introducing changes to its procurement approach to give qualified businesses in the province and across Canada more opportunities to secure government contracts, as rising tariffs continue to create uncertainty and increase costs for businesses. The measures are intended to keep more public spending within Canada, support employment and strengthen economic activity while maintaining competition, value for taxpayers and dependable service delivery. Under the new approach, existing government contracts will be examined before they expire or come up for renewal. The review will identify whether suitable Alberta-based or Canadian suppliers can provide the required…

05 Nov

Alberta to Showcase Clean Energy Technologies and Investment Opportunities at COP31 in Türkiye

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta is preparing to present its energy expertise and emissions-reduction innovations to an international audience at the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP31, scheduled to take place in Antalya, Türkiye, from November 9 to 14. Environment and Protected Areas Minister Grant Hunter will lead the provincial delegation, with a focus on promoting Alberta-developed technologies, attracting investment and expanding cooperation with international partners. The province plans to highlight its work in areas such as methane emissions reduction, carbon capture and the commercial development of new technologies. Discussions will also focus on opportunities to connect Alberta's energy sector…

05 Nov

Alberta Introduces Bill 39 to Strengthen Safeguards for Vulnerable Patients and Improve Health System Oversight

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta government has introduced proposed legislative changes aimed at improving protections for people receiving care, strengthening accountability in publicly funded facilities and ensuring greater transparency across the province's health system. Bill 39, the Health Statutes Amendment Act, 2026 (No. 2), proposes changes to several health-related laws, covering patient safety, addiction treatment, publicly funded laboratory services and oversight of self-insurance arrangements for elective procedures. Primary and Preventative Health Services Minister Justin Wright said the proposed measures are intended to ensure that Albertans in vulnerable situations receive care that respects their safety and dignity. “When Albertans are at…

04 Nov

Alberta Introduces Bill 38 to Reform Tuition Rules, Protect Campus Expression and Simplify Professional Licensing

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta government is proposing changes to the province's post-secondary education and professional regulatory frameworks through Bill 38, the Advanced Education Statutes Amendment Act, 2026. The proposed legislation aims to make tuition costs more predictable, establish common standards for institutional neutrality and freedom of expression, strengthen student conduct policies and simplify licensing requirements for certain engineering and geoscience professionals. The bill would amend the Post-secondary Learning Act to introduce maximum tuition amounts for academic programmes, alongside new requirements governing institutional policies and student behaviour. It would also make changes to the Professional Governance Act to streamline the…

04 Nov

Alberta Removes Parental Income Requirement from Student Aid Assessments for 2026-27

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta government has announced changes to its provincial student financial assistance policy, removing parental income from student aid assessments for the 2026-27 academic year in a move aimed at reducing financial pressure on students and their families. The decision follows concerns raised by students and parents over the affordability of post-secondary education and the impact of the parental contribution requirement on access to financial assistance. Under the revised policy, new student aid applications will be assessed without considering parental income from early November. The government will also begin reviewing approximately 21,000 existing applications in which parental…

04 Nov

Alberta Announces $25 Million Investment to Strengthen Flood and Drought Protection

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta government is allocating another $25 million to strengthen communities against the growing risks of droughts and floods, with a focus on protecting residents, homes, businesses and critical infrastructure. Announced on November 3, the funding will be distributed this spring through the province's five-year, $125-million Drought and Flood Protection Program. Municipalities, Indigenous communities and other eligible organizations can now submit applications for financial support to develop infrastructure and improve their preparedness for extreme weather conditions. The provincial government said investing in preventive measures will help communities manage the impact of floods and prolonged dry conditions while…

04 Nov

Alberta Leads Canada in Health-Care Workforce Expansion and Surgical Growth

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta is emerging as a national leader in strengthening its health-care system, with new figures highlighting significant growth in its medical workforce and an increase in surgical procedures across the province. According to the latest data released by the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI), Alberta is expanding its health-care workforce faster than other provinces while performing more surgeries per capita than the national average. The province is also offering physician compensation above the Canadian average as it works to improve access to timely and reliable medical services. Since 2019, Alberta has recorded a 15 per cent…