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19 Mar

Alberta providing over $85 million to build strong communities across province

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Each year, Alberta’s government provides support to hundreds of non-profit projects and programs to continue delivering vital services to communities across the province. This includes investing in initiatives like Alberta’s Crowdfunding platform, capital grant funding, and funding for community grant programs.If passed, Budget 2025 will continue to build strong and vibrant communities by supporting community grant programs, including $64 million for the Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) and Community Initiative Program (CIP) grants that stimulate economic growth, enhance gathering places and provide opportunities for Albertans to build community and connect with one another. “I am proud that…

08 Mar

Premier Danielle Smith issues statement on Alberta’s response to US tariffs

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): In a major development, Premier Danielle Smith has issued the following statement to provide an update on Alberta’s response to U.S. tariffs. “It was reported yesterday that U.S. President Donald Trump has paused his threatened tariffs on Canadian goods until the commencement of so-called “reciprocal tariffs” scheduled to be placed on goods imported into the United States from all countries on April 2. The President is also now threatening to unilaterally place additional tariffs on other Canadian goods," Danielle Smith added. “Yesterday’s presidential executive order mandating the pause is unclear as to which goods it actually applies…

08 Mar

Alberta improving treatment for advanced prostate cancer by making new drug available

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaAlberta, Calgary, Canada

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): In a major development, the Alberta government is improving access to treatment for advanced prostate cancer by making a new, leading-edge drug available to Albertans. In Alberta, about 2,500 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year, with one in six men in the province being diagnosed during their lifetime. Albertans living with cancer need the most effective treatments available, which is why Alberta’s government is committed to funding innovative new therapies to improve both cancer care and prevention. To support these efforts, Alberta’s government has made Pluvicto, a new radiopharmaceutical treatment for advanced prostate cancer, available…

08 Mar

Alberta News: Building schools in every corner of the province

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s population has grown rapidly in the last few years, and this unprecedented population growth has led to enrolment pressures on Alberta schools. To meet these challenges, in fall 2024, Alberta’s government announced a generational investment of $8.6 billion to build more than 100 new and updated schools across the province. Budget 2025, if passed, kick-starts this investment with funding for nine school projects in rural communities and smaller cities across the province. New schools will be built for families in Lethbridge, Brooks, Fairview, Muskiki Lake and Cold Lake, with modernization projects taking place at Brooks Composite…

07 Mar

Alberta’s Federal rules add electricity costs and increase unreliability

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Minister of Environment and Protected Areas Rebecca Schulz and Minister of Affordability and Utilities Nathan Neudorf issued a joint statement on a new analysis regarding federal electricity regulations. “For years, provinces, industry, experts and businesses urged the federal government to abandon their reckless and costly net-zero electricity regulations which became law last December. Now, the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) has released new analysis that confirms these federal regulations will put a massive $30-billion bill on Albertans. In addition, they will make our electricity grid 100 times less reliable and increase electricity prices by 35 per…

07 Mar

Alberta Budget 2025: Increasing hospital capacity

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s government is committed to enhancing health infrastructure to ensure that all Albertans have access to high-quality care when and where they need it. When designing health care infrastructure projects, it is common to include shelled (unfinished) and vacant spaces to accommodate future growth and adapt to changing needs and demand. All shelled and vacant space within Alberta’s health facilities will be identified and assessed to determine viable opportunities for future development. Strategically developing existing spaces is a cost-effective way to expand health care capacity faster, improving access to services and reducing wait times for patients across…

07 Mar

Alberta News: Feeding families and children in need

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s government remains committed to supporting Albertans facing the challenge of higher grocery bills. Since 2020, Alberta’s government has invested more than $31 million to help food banks and community organizations support Albertans in need. This funding has been crucial to meeting the challenge of food insecurity and helping put nutritious food on tables across the province. If passed, Budget 2025 would continue this important funding by providing an another $5 million in food security funding to help meet the needs of Alberta’s rapidly growing population. “No family should have to choose between buying groceries and paying…

06 Mar

Alberta pushes back on illegal U.S. tariffs

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaAlberta, Calgary, Canada

Calgary (National Times): Alberta’s government is implementing a proportionate, measured response to U.S. tariffs and taking decisive action on internal trade with free trade and mobility agreements. As part of its non-tariff retaliatory measures, Alberta is altering its procurement practices to ensure Alberta’s government, as well as agencies, school boards, Crown corporations and Alberta municipalities, purchase their goods and services from Alberta companies, Canadian companies or countries with which Canada has a free trade agreement that is being honoured. “I will always put the best interests of Alberta and Albertans first. These non-tariff actions are measured, proportionate and put…

06 Mar

More tax relief on the way for Jasper

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaAlberta, Budget 2025, Calgary, Canada

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s government is committed to ensuring Jasper residents and businesses are supported as the community recovers from last summer’s wildfire. Since the beginning of the wildfire, more than $178 million has been provided from across the provincial government to support Jasper residents and businesses as the community recovers and rebuilds. Budget 2025, if passed, further supports the province’s commitment to the recovery of the Municipality of Jasper by providing more than $3 million in additional revenue stabilization funding to help compensate for lower municipal revenues, reducing the burden on municipal taxpayers. “As people visit and move back…

06 Mar

Alberta’s border security plan advancing rapidly to stop illegal activity at US border

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsCanadaAlberta, Calgary, Canada

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s border security plan is advancing rapidly with more measures in place to stop illegal activity at the Alberta-U.S. border. In December 2024, Alberta’s government announced a $29-million investment to create an Interdiction Patrol Team (IPT) within the Alberta Sheriffs to crack down on illegal cross-border activities threatening lives and livelihoods on both sides of the Alberta-Montana border. Alberta’s government recognizes the need for swift and decisive action that will curb drug trafficking and illegal border crossings to strengthen the province’s border security. The team’s first cohort has been deployed and hiring will continue until all 51…