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Gender-based violence must stop
The campaign is part of the United Nations 16 Days of Activism on Gender-Based Violence.Beginning today, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the Calgary Tower and the High Level Bridge in Edmonton will be lit orange – the United Nations designated colour to sym...
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The campaign is part of the United Nations 16 Days of Activism on Gender-Based Violence.Beginning today, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the Calgary Tower and the High Level Bridge in Edmonton will be lit orange – the United Nations designated colour to sym...
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Alberta stands with forestry industry: Statement
“Although we are not surprised by the actions of the U.S. Lumber Coalition, we are deeply disappointed. Despite repeated investigation over more than three decades, the U.S. government’s countervailing action has not survived a legal challenge by Canada.“The forestry sector is an important contri...
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“Although we are not surprised by the actions of the U.S. Lumber Coalition, we are deeply disappointed. Despite repeated investigation over more than three decades, the U.S. government’s countervailing action has not survived a legal challenge by Canada.“The forestry sector is an important contri...
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Alberta Child Benefit helps thousands of children
Families will receive the next ACB payment starting today. All families earning less than $41,220 per year in net income, including those receiving AISH and Income Support, are eligible. The maximum annual benefit is up to $1,100 for families with one child and up to $2,750 for families with four...
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Families will receive the next ACB payment starting today. All families earning less than $41,220 per year in net income, including those receiving AISH and Income Support, are eligible. The maximum annual benefit is up to $1,100 for families with one child and up to $2,750 for families with four...
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Door-to-door energy sales ban will protect consumers
Alberta is banning door-to-door sales of:The government has received well over 1,000 complaints about energy-related, door-to-door sales. Many have come from seniors and families who felt tricked into buying furnaces or water heaters on the spot. In other instances, consumers felt unrelenting pre...
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Alberta is banning door-to-door sales of:The government has received well over 1,000 complaints about energy-related, door-to-door sales. Many have come from seniors and families who felt tricked into buying furnaces or water heaters on the spot. In other instances, consumers felt unrelenting pre...
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Work safely in the cold weather
Extreme temperatures are considered a workplace hazard. That means employers must take steps to prevent risks associated with cold weather such as severe cold stress and hypothermia.“Cold weather is a fact of life in Alberta and it is important for employers to protect their workers from health a...
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Extreme temperatures are considered a workplace hazard. That means employers must take steps to prevent risks associated with cold weather such as severe cold stress and hypothermia.“Cold weather is a fact of life in Alberta and it is important for employers to protect their workers from health a...
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Tentative agreement reached with AltaGas
Media inquiries The Government of Alberta and AltaGas Ltd. have arrived at a tentative agreement today, settling a dispute over power purchase agreements (PPAs).More information will be released once this settlement is completed.Both parties welcomed today's tentative agreement.
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Media inquiries The Government of Alberta and AltaGas Ltd. have arrived at a tentative agreement today, settling a dispute over power purchase agreements (PPAs).More information will be released once this settlement is completed.Both parties welcomed today's tentative agreement.
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Tentative agreement reached
More information will be released once this settlement is completed.Both parties welcomed today's tentative agreement.The Government of Alberta and TCPL are strategic partners working together on some of Alberta's most important economic infrastructure.
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More information will be released once this settlement is completed.Both parties welcomed today's tentative agreement.The Government of Alberta and TCPL are strategic partners working together on some of Alberta's most important economic infrastructure.
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REVISED: Alberta announces coal transition action
The agreements will see the companies, which own six coal-fired electricity units originally slated to operate beyond 2030, provided with transition payments for investments that have been reduced in value by the transition away from coal-fired generation – funds that can be reinvested into Alber...
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The agreements will see the companies, which own six coal-fired electricity units originally slated to operate beyond 2030, provided with transition payments for investments that have been reduced in value by the transition away from coal-fired generation – funds that can be reinvested into Alber...
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Modernized governance strengthens Alberta’s credit unions
The proposed legislation would allow Alberta’s 22 active credit unions to broker insurance through a subsidiary in a separate and distinct location. It would also clarify that businesses can become members of credit unions, creating more opportunity for small- and medium-sized businesses to acces...
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The proposed legislation would allow Alberta’s 22 active credit unions to broker insurance through a subsidiary in a separate and distinct location. It would also clarify that businesses can become members of credit unions, creating more opportunity for small- and medium-sized businesses to acces...
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Consumers to benefit from stable, reliable electricity market
“Today, we begin our work to create an electricity system that is more reliable, delivers stable, affordable prices to Albertans, and is attractive to investors. Experts tell us that our current ‘energy-only’ system won’t deliver the reliable electricity system that Albertans need to grow in the ...
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“Today, we begin our work to create an electricity system that is more reliable, delivers stable, affordable prices to Albertans, and is attractive to investors. Experts tell us that our current ‘energy-only’ system won’t deliver the reliable electricity system that Albertans need to grow in the ...
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Orders in Council
PROCLAMATION - Proclaiming section 8(3) of An Act to End Predatory Lending, to the extent that it adds sections 124.3, 124.31 and 124.91(a), (b) and (d) to the Fair Trading Act, and section 8(4) of An Act to End Predatory Lending, to the extent that it adds section 161(i.1)(ii) to the Fair Tradin...
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PROCLAMATION - Proclaiming section 8(3) of An Act to End Predatory Lending, to the extent that it adds sections 124.3, 124.31 and 124.91(a), (b) and (d) to the Fair Trading Act, and section 8(4) of An Act to End Predatory Lending, to the extent that it adds section 161(i.1)(ii) to the Fair Tradin...
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Public input strengthens municipal legislation
Municipal Affairs Minister, Danielle Larivee (2nd from left), joined from left to right by Jason Unger, Acting Executive Director Environmental Law Centre; Mary Martin, Vice President, Alberta School Boards Association; and Soren Odegard, District 5 Director, Alberta Association of Municipal Dist...
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Municipal Affairs Minister, Danielle Larivee (2nd from left), joined from left to right by Jason Unger, Acting Executive Director Environmental Law Centre; Mary Martin, Vice President, Alberta School Boards Association; and Soren Odegard, District 5 Director, Alberta Association of Municipal Dist...
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Price cap to protect consumers from volatile electricity prices
Premier Notley and Energy Minister McCuaig-Boyd join an Edmonton family to announce stable electricity prices “Our government inherited a volatile electricity system that doesn’t look out for consumers or work for investors. While electricity prices are low today,...
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Premier Notley and Energy Minister McCuaig-Boyd join an Edmonton family to announce stable electricity prices “Our government inherited a volatile electricity system that doesn’t look out for consumers or work for investors. While electricity prices are low today,...
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Supporting restorative justice programs through grants
The program will provide up to $50,000 annually to organizations that practise, promote or develop restorative justice initiatives throughout Alberta. The programs are an alternative or supplement to any sentence and can be initiated at any time during the criminal justice process, with the conse...
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The program will provide up to $50,000 annually to organizations that practise, promote or develop restorative justice initiatives throughout Alberta. The programs are an alternative or supplement to any sentence and can be initiated at any time during the criminal justice process, with the conse...
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Ministry contacting clients following potential privacy breach
The Information and Privacy Commissioner has been consulted and agrees with this approach.As part of service delivery training for new Alberta Supports staff, a group of trainees were provided with snapshots of client information databases on USB sticks. All USB sticks were in the possession of c...
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The Information and Privacy Commissioner has been consulted and agrees with this approach.As part of service delivery training for new Alberta Supports staff, a group of trainees were provided with snapshots of client information databases on USB sticks. All USB sticks were in the possession of c...
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