Alberta News

1. Statement from Minister Sajjan regarding the wildfires situation in Alberta

   Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, issued the following statement.

2. Governments of Canada and Alberta announce the renewal of the Canada Community-Building Fund for the next ten years

   The Governments of Canada and Alberta have signed a renewed ten-year agreement for the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF). Under this agreement, Alberta will receive more than $1.3 billion over the first five years to provide predictable, long-term, and stable funding to communities across the province.

3. Building resiliency for Alberta beef farms

   The governments of Canada and Alberta are supporting Alberta Beef Producers in expanding its food safety and certification program.

4. The Government of Canada, CUTRIC and the City of Edmonton are mapping a path to zero emission public transit vehicles

   Communities across the country are developing strategies to minimise greenhouse gas emissions, including lowering carbon emissions caused by public transportation.

5. Minister MacAulay to announce funding to support the competitiveness of Canada’s beef sector

   The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will announce funding to support the competitiveness of Canada’s beef sector and grow export opportunities around the world. He will be joined by representatives from the Canadian Cattle Association and Canada Beef.

6. Minister Vandal announces federal investments to support clean technology advancements across Alberta

   More than $21 million through PrairiesCan to build on Alberta’s strengths in commercializing innovative technologies that benefit people and communities in the green Prairie economy

7. Backgrounder: Minister Vandal announces federal investments to support clean technology advancements across Alberta

   PrairiesCan is investing over $21 million for 13 projects in Alberta through several federal programs, including the Alberta Indigenous Clean Energy Initiative; the Business Scale-up and Productivity program; and the Regional Innovation Ecosystems program. These investments are expected to support over 415 jobs and help Alberta organizations seize opportunities resulting from the integration and development of clean technologies. Adopting and commercializing new technologies offers the potential of environmental and economic benefits across a wide range of industries.

8. Minister Vandal announces federal investments to support value-added agriculture projects across Alberta

   More than $21 million through PrairiesCan will support value-added agriculture projects in Alberta

9. Backgrounder: Minister Vandal announces federal investments to support value-added agriculture projects

   PrairiesCan is investing over $21 million for 14 projects in Alberta through several federal programs, including the Business Scale-up and Productivity program, the Regional Innovation Ecosystems program, the Jobs and Growth Fund, the Community Economic Development and Diversification program, and the Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative. These investments are expected to support over 800 jobs and help Alberta organizations seize new opportunities resulting from the development of innovative agricultural products, services, and technologies.

10. Minister Vandal announces investments to support infrastructure and economic development projects across Alberta

    Over $39 million through the Canada Coal Transition Initiative and Canada Coal Transition Initiative – Infrastructure Fund helping Alberta communities attract investments, create jobs and transition to a sustainable green economy

11. Backgrounder: Minister Vandal announces investments to support infrastructure and economic development projects across Alberta

    PrairiesCan is investing $39,432,507 for 10 Alberta projects to support skill development, infrastructure investment and economic diversification in impacted communities transitioning from coal-fired electricity generation.

12. Minister Vandal to announce major investment to advance clean technology innovation across Alberta

    The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan, will announce federal support to help Alberta’s small- and medium-sized businesses capitalize on economic opportunities by commercializing and adopting clean technologies and clean energy solutions.

13. Minister Vandal to announce significant federal investment for Alberta’s value-added agricultural sector

    Minister Vandal to announce significant federal investment for Alberta’s value-added agricultural sector

14. Minister Vandal to announce major federal investments in infrastructure and economic development projects for coal-impacted communities across Alberta

    Minister Dan Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan, to announce federal support for communities transitioning from coal-fired electricity generation to upgrade local infrastructure, attract new investment and create jobs.

15. Active and public transportation infrastructure upgrades underway for communities throughout Alberta

    Local infrastructure upgrades are coming to over 50 communities across Alberta through 48 active and rural public transportation projects after a combined investment of more than $60 million from the federal government and recipients.

16. Backgrounder: Active and public transportation infrastructure upgrades underway for communities throughout Alberta

    The federal government is investing $36,301,698 through the Active Transportation Fund (ATF), the Rural Transit Solutions Fund (RTSF), and the Public Transit Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP-PTIS) to support over 50 communities with 48 projects across Alberta.

17. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Red Deer

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages and His Worship Ken Johnston, Mayor of the City of Red Deer.

18. Escape from Grande Cache Institution

    On June 14, 2024, at 3:27 p.m. inmate Kevin Sider escaped from Grande Cache Institution, a medium-security federal institution, while on work assignment within the institutional property.

19. Energy upgrades coming for longstanding community hub in Edmonton

    The Dovercourt Community League, which provides affordable access to programs and services, will soon have more energy efficient buildings after a federal investment of more than $1.2 million through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program.

20. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Edmonton

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, and Laura Shewchuk, President, Dovercourt Community League.

21. Escape from Stan Daniels Healing Centre – Section 81

    On May 30, 2024, at approximately 12:30 p.m. inmate Kalum Auger escaped from Stan Daniels Healing Centre, a Section 81 facility operated by Native Counselling Services of Alberta (NCSA).

22. Governments of Canada and Alberta to make important health care announcement

    The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, and the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, on behalf of the Honourable Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health, along with the Honourable Adriana LaGrange, Minister of Health for Alberta, will make an important announcement on seniors’ health care.

23. (NEW LOCATION) Minister Petitpas Taylor to announce support for Veterans and their families in Edmonton

    The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will highlight new funding for the Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund.

24. Chief Mountain port of entry re-opens for the summer season

    Chief Mountain port of entry re-opens for the summer season

25. CBSA investigation leads to conviction of unauthorized immigration consultant for fraud

    The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) plays a crucial role in ensuring the integrity of our immigration system and holds accountable individuals who attempt to defraud new immigrants to Canada.

26. Federal government and Boyle Street Community Services invest in vital community building in downtown Edmonton

    The downtown core in Edmonton will have an improved facility for an essential range of programs and services after a combined investment of more than $45 million from the federal government and the Boyle Street Community Services.

27. Government of Canada supporting Indigenous-led partnership to create new business opportunities and jobs in Alberta’s agriculture sector

    $5 million contribution through PrairiesCan to support the construction of an Indigenous owned industrial hemp processing plant in Elk Point, Alberta

28. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Edmonton, Alberta

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages and Jordan Reiniger, Executive Director, Boyle Street Community Services.

29. Government of Canada helps Calgary church protect itself against hate-motivated crimes

    Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, announced a federal investment of $9,056 to the Experience Church through the Security Infrastructure Program (SIP).

30. South Fish Creek Complex in Calgary receives support for green upgrades

    The South Fish Creek Complex will be receiving energy upgrades after a joint investment of more than $1.2 million from the federal government, YMCA Calgary, and the complex partners.

31. Upgraded energy efficiency for Elizabeth Metis Settlement Community Hall will improve local gathering space 

    Upgrades to the local community hall will create a better and more energy efficient gathering space after an investment of nearly $250,000 from the federal government.

32. Escape from Stan Daniels Healing Centre – Section 81

    On April 28, 2024, during a formal count, staff members at the Stan Daniels Healing Centre, a minimum-security Section 81 healing lodge, discovered that Kelvin Aubichon was not accounted for.

33. Escape from Buffalo Sage Wellness House

    On April 27, 2024, staff members at Buffalo Sage Wellness House, a minimum-security Section 81 facility, discovered that Eugenia Herman was not accounted for.

34. Minister Boissonnault to highlight investments to support small businesses through Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation

    The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, will attend an event in Calgary to highlight the federal budget’s investments to strengthen the economy in a way that is shared by all.

35. Minister Anand to make an important announcement related to housing

    The Honourable Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board of Canada, will make an important announcement related to housing.

36. Minister Boissonnault to make announcement on affordability

    Minister Boissonnault to make announcement on affordability

37. Federal government invests in ventilation and recreational upgrades in Alberta

    Ventilation and arena upgrades are now complete in four community buildings in the province after an investment of $3,401,324 from the federal government.

38. Minister Sudds to make housing announcement

    Minister Sudds to make housing announcement

39. Federal Government invests in upgraded, energy efficient buildings to support Kapawe’no First Nation

    The Band Office and Daycare facilities in Kapawe'no First Nation are receiving energy and facility upgrades after an investment of more than $1.5 million from the federal government.

40. First Indigenous Youth Centre in Calgary to Begin Construction

    Today the Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth (USAY), a Calgary-based, Indigenous-led not-for-profit organization, celebrated the groundbreaking of the start of construction for the youth centre, and a significant step towards supporting a vision of success for Indigenous youth now and for future generations.

41. The Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth (USAY) and Indigenous Services Canada to celebrate the groundbreaking of the first Indigenous Youth Centre in Calgary

    Please be advised that the Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth (USAY) and Member of Parliament George Chahal, on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, will celebrate the groundbreaking of the start of construction of the first Indigenous Youth Centre in Calgary.

42. Minister Vandal announces federal funding towards Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link to advance clean energy transition and broadband service delivery to the Kivalliq region of Nunavut

    Today, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, CanNor and PrairiesCan, announced in a keynote address to the Arctic Energy and Resource Symposium that Nukik Corporation is receiving an additional $2.8 million in funding from Canada’s Northern REACHE Program to advance the Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link project to the next phase of development.

43. Death of an inmate from Drumheller Institution

    On March 16, 2024, Tyrone Hunter, an inmate from Drumheller Institution, died while in our custody.

44. Average $15-a-day regulated child care for families in Alberta

    Too many families across Canada lack access to high-quality, affordable, flexible and inclusive child care. That’s why the Government of Canada is working with provinces and territories, including Alberta, to provide families in Canada with $10-a-day, on average, regulated child care for children up to kindergarden age by March 2026. This is a plan to make life more affordable, create new jobs, get parents—especially mothers—back into the workforce, grow the middle class, and offer each child the best possible start in life.

45. Child care announcement for families in Alberta

    The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, will join the Honourable Matt Jones, Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade for Alberta, to announce a fee reduction for licensed child care in Alberta.

46. Minister Vandal announces federal funding to enhance Alberta’s Indigenous tourism economy

    PrairiesCan funding of $4 million will bolster the ability of Indigenous Tourism Alberta to draw more visitors to authentic Indigenous experiences, events and attractions across the province

47. Fort McKay First Nation Oil Sands Regulations amendments advance economic reconciliation in Alberta

    Fort McKay First Nation received an Addition to Reserve lands, which included oil sands deposits, as part of a 2004 Treaty Land Entitlement Settlement Agreement.

48. Governments of Canada and Alberta invest over $112 million to bring high-speed Internet access to more than 22,500 households in Alberta

    All Canadians need reliable and affordable high-speed Internet, no matter where they live. That is why the governments of Canada and Alberta are taking action to bring high-speed Internet access to underserved communities across Alberta.

49. Backgrounder: Governments of Canada and Alberta invest over $112 million to bring high-speed Internet access to more than 22,500 households

    On March 5, 2024, the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, together with the Honourable Nate Glubish, Alberta’s Minister of Technology and Innovation, announced over $112 million in combined federal and provincial funding to bring high-speed Internet access to over 22,500 households in rural and remote communities across Alberta.

50. Duncan’s First Nation celebrates the opening of a new water treatment plant

    Duncan’s First Nation, a close-knit community in northern Alberta, recently celebrated the opening of their new water treatment plant, ensuring safe, clean, and reliable drinking water for the community now and for future generations.