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New payday loan laws further protect consumers
Payday lenders are now required to provide all loans with instalment plans, with no penalty for early payback. This drastically reduces the interest rate, and helps prevent Albertans from falling into a cycle of borrowing.New rules also restrict the number of times a lender can make pre-authorize...
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Payday lenders are now required to provide all loans with instalment plans, with no penalty for early payback. This drastically reduces the interest rate, and helps prevent Albertans from falling into a cycle of borrowing.New rules also restrict the number of times a lender can make pre-authorize...
Published at Government of Alberta
New chief medical examiner appointed
Brooks-Lim has been serving as interim acting chief medical examiner since July 2016. Her permanent appointment at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) follows an open competition to fill the position.Brooks-Lim has a long-standing career in forensic pathology spanning Canada and the U...
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Brooks-Lim has been serving as interim acting chief medical examiner since July 2016. Her permanent appointment at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) follows an open competition to fill the position.Brooks-Lim has a long-standing career in forensic pathology spanning Canada and the U...
Published at Government of Alberta
Capitalizing on tourism and trade opportunities with Mexico
The minister will participate in meetings with government and tourism industry officials to build important relationships and explore tourism opportunities, which are vital in helping diversify the economy, create jobs and grow Alberta’s tourism sector.On Dec. 1, the Canadian government lifted th...
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The minister will participate in meetings with government and tourism industry officials to build important relationships and explore tourism opportunities, which are vital in helping diversify the economy, create jobs and grow Alberta’s tourism sector.On Dec. 1, the Canadian government lifted th...
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Vigil shines light on violence against women: Statement
Status of Women Minister Stephanie McLean hosts a vigil to mark the National Day of Remembrance “Twenty-seven years ago, 14 female students were tragically murdered at l’École Polytechnique in Montreal. They were killed because they were women.“It wasn’t just an a...
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Status of Women Minister Stephanie McLean hosts a vigil to mark the National Day of Remembrance “Twenty-seven years ago, 14 female students were tragically murdered at l’École Polytechnique in Montreal. They were killed because they were women.“It wasn’t just an a...
Published at Government of Alberta
Alberta to strengthen ties with largest trading partner
The CSG helps member states and provinces maintain subnational relationships, and provides links to the U.S. federal government.This year, conference topics include trade agreements, investment attraction, workforce development, the incoming U.S. federal administration and more.The Commonwealth o...
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The CSG helps member states and provinces maintain subnational relationships, and provides links to the U.S. federal government.This year, conference topics include trade agreements, investment attraction, workforce development, the incoming U.S. federal administration and more.The Commonwealth o...
Published at Government of Alberta
Improving consumer protections in auto industry
Service Alberta Minster Stephanie McLean and AMVIC Board Chair Paul Williams Minister McLean appointed George Cuff in August 2016 to review the operations and governance of AMVIC as well as its mandate to protect consumers.Cuff’s report highlights areas of progres...
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Service Alberta Minster Stephanie McLean and AMVIC Board Chair Paul Williams Minister McLean appointed George Cuff in August 2016 to review the operations and governance of AMVIC as well as its mandate to protect consumers.Cuff’s report highlights areas of progres...
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New supports to help students and teachers with math
David Eggen, Minister of Education, and Estefania Cortes-Vargas, MLA for Strathcona-Sherwood Park, at Ardrossan Junior Senior High School Starting in 2018, high school mathematics diploma exams will once again require students to show their work. This portion of t...
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David Eggen, Minister of Education, and Estefania Cortes-Vargas, MLA for Strathcona-Sherwood Park, at Ardrossan Junior Senior High School Starting in 2018, high school mathematics diploma exams will once again require students to show their work. This portion of t...
Published at Government of Alberta
Grant programs improve access for non-profits
Playground construction “Investment in Alberta’s non-profit and voluntary sector helps to build strong families and communities and creates new business and employment opportunities. Changes to both CFEP and CIP will help better meet the needs of non-profits by ad...
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Playground construction “Investment in Alberta’s non-profit and voluntary sector helps to build strong families and communities and creates new business and employment opportunities. Changes to both CFEP and CIP will help better meet the needs of non-profits by ad...
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Volunteer Stars celebrated at Government House
Stars of Alberta Volunteer Award “Through their commitment, dedication and passion to make a difference, the recipients of the 2016 Stars of Alberta Volunteer Award have demonstrated outstanding community spirit. I am proud to add my voice to the voices of all Alb...
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Stars of Alberta Volunteer Award “Through their commitment, dedication and passion to make a difference, the recipients of the 2016 Stars of Alberta Volunteer Award have demonstrated outstanding community spirit. I am proud to add my voice to the voices of all Alb...
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Toxic opioid carfentanil linked to 15 deaths
Fourteen of those 15 deaths occurred between September and the end of November.“I am deeply concerned about the increasing number of deaths associated with carfentanil. It’s possible these individuals were not aware they were taking it. Albertans need to know that carfentanil is here – in Alberta...
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Fourteen of those 15 deaths occurred between September and the end of November.“I am deeply concerned about the increasing number of deaths associated with carfentanil. It’s possible these individuals were not aware they were taking it. Albertans need to know that carfentanil is here – in Alberta...
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