Alberta News

1. Enhancing mental health supports for farmers and ranchers

   Farm families have improved access to mental health services and resources thanks to more support for the AgKnow Alberta Farm Mental Health Network.

2. Government of Canada invests to help Albertans improve their skills and find jobs in today’s labour market

   As Canada’s workforce continues to strengthen and expand, it is important to ensure that Canadians have the right skill sets to find meaningful jobs and to progress in their careers. Labour markets are changing, and workers need to be ready.

3. Governments of Canada and Alberta to announce new investment for skills training

   The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, will be in Edmonton, along with the Honourable Matt Jones, Minister of Jobs, Economy, and Trade for Alberta, to announce new funding to Alberta through labour market agreements.

4. Death of an inmate from Edmonton Institution

   On November 4, 2023, an inmate from Edmonton Institution died while in our custody. The individual’s name has been anonymized to comply with a court-ordered publication ban.

5. The Government of Canada supports Indigenous-led programs to help end Indigenous homelessness in Edmonton through the Red Road Healing Society

   The work to end Indigenous homelessness in Edmonton will be bolstered by an investment of more than $6.9 million, as announced today by the Minister Randy Boissonnault and Joanne Pompana, Director of the Red Road Healing Society.

6. 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 Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, and Joanne Pompana, Director of the Red Road Healing Society regarding the Government of Canada’s continued commitment to eliminate chronic Indigenous homelessness across Canada through Reaching Home: Canada’s Homelessness Strategy.

7. Minister Boissonnault to co-host first virtual meeting with provincial counterparts, and speak at the 2023 REenvision Housing Symposium

   Following the first meeting of the Forum of Labour Market Ministers, the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, will deliver remarks at the 2023 REenvision Housing Symposium, and make an announcement in Edmonton.

8. Applications opening for livestock drought relief

   Applications open October 30 for the 2023 Canada-Alberta Drought Livestock Assistance program, providing livestock producers with up to $165 million to maintain breeding herds.

9. Drought relief support for livestock producers

   The governments of Alberta and Canada are providing $165 million to support livestock producers affected by drought and extreme growing conditions.

10. Minister Boissonnault announces federal investment for Francophone community economic development on the Prairies

    $3 million through PrairiesCan to support Mount Royal University’s aviation and flight training program expansion.

11. MP Chahal announces federal investment to expand pilot training in Calgary

    $3 million through PrairiesCan to support Mount Royal University’s aviation and flight training program expansion.

12. Minister Boissonnault to announce federal investment to advance Francophone economic development across the Prairies

    The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, on behalf of the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan, will announce federal investment to empower Francophone communities across the Prairies to advance key economic development initiatives.

13. MP Chahal to announce federal support to strengthen Calgary’s leadership in aviation and pilot training

    MP Chahal to announce federal support to strengthen Calgary’s leadership in aviation and flight training.

14. The Government of Canada Honours Commodore (Ret’d) Laraine Orthlieb as a Hometown Hero

    Laraine Orthlieb became the first female flag officer and eventually retired with the rank of Commodore

15. Government of Canada greening operations and supporting Indigenous businesses through clean electricity infrastructure in Canada

    The Government of Canada is taking meaningful action on its Greening Government Strategy commitment to power federal buildings with 100% renewable electricity and support Indigenous business by encouraging renewable electricity projects. We are leading by example by reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and aiming towards a low-carbon, climate-resilient and clean growth economy.

16. Government of Canada funds community-based research projects and supports promising practices to address gender-based violence in Alberta

    Today, Lisa Hepfner, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, and George Chahal, Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview, announced more than $3.7 million for eight organizations to prevent and address gender-based violence in Alberta.

17. Backgrounder – Government of Canada funds community-based research projects and supports promising practices to address gender-based violence in Alberta

    Today, Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE) announced funding for eight organizations under the Call for Proposals to Address Gender-based Violence Through Promising Practices and Community-based Research.

18. The Governments of Canada and Alberta sign bilateral agreement to end gender-based violence

    Today, Lisa Hepfner, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, and the Honourable Tanya Fir, Alberta’s Minister for Arts, Culture, and Status of Women, announced a historic bilateral agreement.

19. Backgrounder – The Governments of Canada and Alberta sign bilateral agreement to end gender-based violence

    The National Action Plan builds on existing federal, provincial, and territorial approaches and strategies to prevent and address GBV.

20. Government of Canada and Province of Alberta to Announce Bilateral Agreement for the National Action Plan to End Gender-based Violence

    On October 12, Lisa Hepfner, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, and the Honourable Tanya Fir, Alberta’s Minister for Arts, Culture, and Status of Women, will make an announcement supporting the implementation of the National Action Plan to End Gender-based Violence in Alberta.

21. Parks Canada’s Hometown Heroes program honours Commodore Laraine Orthlieb (Ret’d)

    Parks Canada’s Hometown Heroes program honours Commodore Laraine Orthlieb (Ret’d).

22. The Government of Canada supports green initiatives in Leduc

    Today, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, and His Worship Bob Young, Mayor of the City of Leduc, announced a federal investment of $205,431 to support upgrades to the Civic Centre Municipal Building and the annual tree purchase in Leduc. Funding for these projects will upgrade a local landmark building and improve public spaces for residents of Leduc.

23. Chief Mountain port of entry closes for the season 

    The Chief Mountain port of entry is closing for the season on September 30, at 6:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time (MST). It will reopen in the spring of 2024.

24. The Government of Canada invests in active transportation in Alberta

    Today, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, announced a federal investment of $150,000 to support three active transportation projects in Alberta.

25. Canadian workers to benefit from new green economy investments in Calgary

    Canada’s green economy is growing, offering vast opportunities for workers. As Canada progresses toward a net-zero emissions economy, we must support workers by providing them with essential training and expertise so they can seize new opportunities and lead Canada to a more sustainable future.

26. Government of Canada to invest in green economy

    The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, will announce funding to two Calgary-based organizations through the Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program to help create more training and career opportunities in the green economy.

27. Federal Government Invests in 12 New Wind, Solar and Smart-Grid Projects With Alberta Indigenous and Industry Partners

    The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced over $175 million in federal investments for 12 Alberta-based clean energy projects that will create thousands of jobs and enable local economic growth and while delivering clean, affordable energy to communities. Once fully implemented, these projects will reduce emissions equivalent to taking nearly 325,000 gas-powered cars off the road every year, resulting in cleaner air and healthier communities.

28. Government of Canada Supports 12 Clean Energy Projects in Alberta with Over $175 Million in Federal Investments

    The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced funding for 12 projects across Alberta that will create good jobs while producing and storing clean electricity. These clean electricity projects are a critical part of Canada’s energy future and offer great economic opportunities for the province.

29. More Canadian workers to benefit from the green economy

    Canada’s green economy is reducing our carbon footprint through renewable energy systems, eco-friendly buildings and improved urban planning. To support its continued growth, workers across Canada require the necessary skills and training to contribute to a cleaner and more sustainable future.

30. Government of Canada to invest in green economy

    The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, will be in Edmonton to announce investments through the Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program to help create more training and career opportunities in the green economy.

31. Canada invests in Tofield Arena to improve energy efficiency

    Today, The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Her Worship Debora Dueck, Mayor of Tofield, and Reeve Kevin Smook of Beaver County announced a federal investment of $904,298 to support energy efficient retrofits for the Tofield Arena.

32. Minister Boissonnault announces federal investments to support business growth and job creation in Edmonton region

    Over $12.2 million through PrairiesCan will help Edmonton area businesses scale-up operations and enter new markets

33. Backgrounder: Minister Boissonnault announces federal investments to support business growth and job creation in Edmonton region

    Over $12.2 million through PrairiesCan will help Edmonton area businesses scale-up operations and enter new markets

34. Minister Boissonnault to announce federal investments for leading-edge companies across Edmonton to scale up and create jobs

    The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, on behalf of the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan, will announce federal investments to enable the growth of technology firms in the Edmonton region operating in sectors ranging from clean technology and healthcare to quantum computing and artificial intelligence.

35. MP Chahal announces federal investment to enhance innovation and competitiveness of Alberta’s construction industry

    Over $2.5 million through PrairiesCan will help establish the Alternative Construction Technologies Centre, a knowledge and collaboration hub to support the commercialization of novel construction technologies and solutions.

36. MP Chahal to announce funding for Alberta’s construction industry

    MP Chahal to announce funding to support innovation in Alberta’s construction industry.

37. Parks Canada and the United States National Park Service sign a renewed Memorandum of Understanding and commit to a continued collaborative relationship

    This collaboration is built upon shared goals related to the protection and presentation of cultural and natural heritage.

38. Help for Alberta farmers impacted by wildfire and drought

    The AgriStability program has reopened for late participation so producers affected by wildfires and drought can consider enrolling to manage business risks.

39. Parks Canada and the United States National Park Service will participate in a ceremony to reaffirm their collaboration

    Parks Canada and the United States National Park Service will participate in a ceremony to reaffirm their collaboration.

40. The Government of Canada invests in the future electrification of Lethbridge’s transit fleet

    Today, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, and His Worship Blaine Hyggen, Mayor of Lethbridge, announced a joint investment of $134,813 to support planning work for the full transition of the city’s transit fleet to zero emission buses.

41. The Government of Canada invests in the renovation of the Canadian Native Friendship Centre in Edmonton

    Today, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, and Tracy Cardinal, Vice President of the Canadian Native Friendship Centre (CNFC), announced a federal investment of more than $1.1 million and a CNFC investment of more than $560,000 to renovate the Canadian Native Friendship Centre in Edmonton.

42. MP Chahal announces federal investments to advance innovation and grow Calgary’s small- and medium-sized technology firms

    PrairiesCan invests over $6 million to help establish a new Technology Integration Centre enabling Calgary businesses to access capital, talent and new markets.

43. MP Chahal to announce investments to bolster Calgary’s technology sector

    MP George Chahal to announce federal support to enable two Calgary technology firms to grow, attract investment and showcase new technologies.

44. The Government of Canada invests in energy efficient upgrades for two youth community centres in Edmonton

    Today, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, and Liz O’Neill, Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area, announced a federal investment of more than $1 million in for the green modernization of the McCauley and Kinsmen community clubs.

45. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Edmonton

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, and Liz O’Neill, Executive Director, Boys & Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area.

46. Government of Canada funds three projects in Alberta to empower seniors to age in their homes

    After a lifetime of hard work, seniors want to live healthy, safe and independent lives. Many seniors want to stay in the homes they built and the communities that support them for as long as possible. The Government of Canada is committed to helping seniors to age in the right place.

47. Government of Canada to announce funding for seniors to age in their homes

    The Minister of Seniors, Kamal Khera, will be in Edmonton to announce funding for projects under the Age Well at Home initiative. The Scaling Up for Seniors stream will provide organizations support in helping seniors stay in their homes.

48. Minister Wilkinson Announces Over $160 Million for 9 Alberta Solar Energy Projects That Will Create Hundreds of Good Jobs

    Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, announced over $160 million in federal investments for nine Alberta-based solar power projects that will create hundreds of jobs, generate significant clean solar power and deploy 163 megawatts (MW) of new solar generation and 48 MW of battery storage capacity. Taken together, these projects will not only enable local economic growth and deliver clean, affordable energy to communities but also reduce emissions equivalent to taking nearly 47,000 gas cars off the road every year.

49. New funding for Tsuut’ina Nation to support Indigenous-led anti-gang programs

    Advancing Indigenous-led approaches to public safety is central to both maintaining public safety in First Nations communities and advancing reconciliation. That’s why the Government of Canada is taking action with a comprehensive plan that gets guns off our streets and puts more resources into our communities.

50. Parliamentary Secretary Drouin to announce investments through the AgriScience program

    The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Francis Drouin, will announce investments in the beef and cattle industry that will contribute to the economy and sustainably advance Canada’s beef and forage production while reducing its environmental footprint.