Recent News Releases - Government of Alberta

New payday loan laws further protect consumers
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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...
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New chief medical examiner appointed
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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...
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Capitalizing on tourism and trade opportunities with Mexico
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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
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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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Alberta to strengthen ties with largest trading partner
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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...
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Improving consumer protections in auto industry
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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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New supports to help students and teachers with math
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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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Grant programs improve access for non-profits
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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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Volunteer Stars celebrated at Government House
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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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Toxic opioid carfentanil linked to 15 deaths
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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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Helping Albertans reconnect heat, power before winter
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Helping Albertans reconnect heat, power before winter
Minister Richard Feehan Since November 1, the Utilities Consumer Advocate has helped reconnect 43 Albertans whose services were cut off during the summer. The program runs until Dec. 23. On average, the UCA helps reconnect 75 homes per year.  As part of the progra...
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Petrochemical plants will diversify economy, create jobs
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The economy will get a substantial boost from two projects that would, for the first time in Alberta, process propane extracted from natural gas resources into value-added plastics products that people all over the world use every day. The projects have been approved to receive royalty credits un...
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Premier Notley to visit British Columbia
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Premier Notley’s visit will include interviews with a number of B.C. media outlets to answer questions about the pipeline project. She will meet with B.C. Premier Christy Clark later this week at the first ministers meeting in Ottawa.“British Columbia and Alberta share deep ties and common values...
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Albertans to benefit from more than $500 million for transit
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Albertans to benefit from more than $500 million for transit
Calgary Transit C-Train Investing in public infrastructure supports efficient, affordable and sustainable transit services that help Canadians get to work, school and public services on time and back home safely at the end of a long day.Today, the Honourable Amarj...
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Kainai Marketplace open for business
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Kainai Marketplace open for business
Chief Roy Fox and Minister Richard Feehan The $6.2-million Kainai Marketplace is the only grocery store on the Blood Reserve (a.k.a. Kainai First Nation) and was funded through a partnership between the Nation and the Alberta government.Community members previousl...
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