I am happy to share the news that Alberta’s registered nurses have voted to accept a four-year agreement that ensures the stability of our healthcare system and ensures that our registered nurses receive fair compensation for the crucial work they do.
Three weeks ago, an incomplete draft of the plan to reduce this burden was leaked to the media. This was not the final plan, but Albertans have been vocal with their questions and concerns. (3/4)
Today, on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we come together to remember the millions of innocent lives lost in the Holocaust.
On this day of somber remembrance, we recommit to always standing strong against anti-Semitism and any other form of hatred and discrimination.
We will continue to provide Albertans with multiple ways to share their feedback on the K-6 curriculum.
I want to invite everyone to be part of the new virtual engagement sessions between January 31 and February 28.
Immunocompromised Albertans are now eligible for a fourth dose.
Vaccines continue to be our best tool in preventing severe outcomes, and evidence has shown that immunocompromised individuals benefit from a fourth dose.
The new EMS advisory committee will inform a new provincial plan with initial recommendations by May 2022.
Meanwhile, Alberta Health Services is immediately rolling out a 10-point plan to quickly add capacity to EMS. (2/2)
Our EMS system is under additional strain as we approach the peak of Omicron cases.
I am happy to share that our government is taking immediate and long-term action to address this problem. (1/2)
NEWS RELEASE: MLA and chair for the Advisory Council on Alberta-Ukraine Relations @HomeniukJ sent a letter to the federal government, affirming Alberta's strong support for Ukraine amid rising Russian aggression.
More here: https://t.co/9zDnhoNxON
#AbLeg#StandWithUkraine
After receiving feedback from Albertans and education planners, our government is adjusting the implementation timelines for the new K-6 curriculum.
The Curriculum Implementation Advisory group will help determine how to successfully implement the new curriculum in September.
I am thrilled to see that the Government of Alberta is launching an accelerated immigration pathway for workers in the tech sector.
By attracting highly-skilled tech professionals to Alberta, we can strengthen our workforce, support investment, and diversify our economy.
I am happy to share that Alberta’s economic recovery keeps extending to more families across the province.
As we start a new year, we have so much to continue to look forward to.
In-person learning is essential to the overall well-being and development of children and youth.
I am happy to see that students will be returning to in-person learning on January 10 with measures in place to keep students and teachers safe.