Alberta News

1. Government of Canada signs bilateral agreement with Alberta to improve access to drugs for rare diseases

   Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health, and the Honourable Adriana LaGrange, Alberta’s Minister of Health, announced a bilateral agreement investing over $162 million to improve access to selected new drugs for rare diseases, and to support enhanced access to existing drugs, early diagnosis, and screening.

2. Drugs for Rare Diseases – Alberta Agreement

   Today, the Governments of Canada and Alberta signed the National Strategy for Drugs for Rare Disease (DRD) agreement to invest a total amount of over $162 million over three years to improve access to new drugs for rare diseases for its residents and to support enhanced access to existing drugs, early diagnosis, and screening for rare diseases.

3. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Grande Cache Institution

   Throughout the week of November 11-15, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized in the medium-security unit, at Grande Cache Institution.

4. Backgrounder: Summer 2025 recreation and camping opportunities in Jasper National Park

   Backgrounder: Summer 2025 recreation and camping opportunities in Jasper National Park

5. Rebuilding after the fire: Minister Boissonnault announces new recovery program for Jasper small businesses

   Over $3.9 million in grants, business support services, and revitalization of tourism attractions will help Jasper businesses recover from the economic impacts of last summer’s wildfires

6. Helping Alberta kids lead with heart, head, hands and health

   A new investment in 4-H Alberta will offer the province's youth new opportunities to get into agriculture.

7. The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, to make multiple announcements regarding Jasper reopening and economic recovery efforts

   The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, to make multiple announcements regarding Jasper reopening and economic recovery efforts.

8. Encouraging Albertans to "Rat on Rats!"

   A new campaign is reminding Albertans to do their part to help keep Alberta rat-free.

9. MP Chahal announces federal investments to grow Alberta’s aerospace and aviation industry

   Over $4.3 million through PrairiesCan to manufacture and commercialize new technologies, connect small- and medium-sized firms with procurement opportunities, and create new career paths for underrepresented groups

10. NICHI announces Alberta recipients of funding to advance critical Indigenous housing projects in urban, rural and northern areas and address urgent and unmet needs

    Today, National Indigenous Collaborative Housing Incorporated (NICHI) Chief Executive Officer John Gordon and Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, Patty Hajdu, announced the recipients of NICHI’s expression of need process to address the critical need for safe and affordable urban, rural and northern Indigenous housing projects in Alberta.

11. Rebuilding after the wildfire: Parks Canada changes the Town of Jasper Land Use Policy

    In collaboration with the Municipality of Jasper, Parks Canada updates the Town of Jasper Land Use Policy to guide the recovery of the community..

12. Rebuilding after the wildfire: Updates to Parks Canada policies will ensure community of Jasper is better prepared for future challenges while maintaining the unique character of the town

    Rebuilding after the wildfire: Updates to Parks Canada policies will ensure community of Jasper is better prepared for future challenges while maintaining the unique character of the town.

13. Businesses can now apply to Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in the Prairie provinces

    Government of Canada invests $200 million to help businesses adopt AI and bring new technologies and solutions to market

14. Canada settles Agricultural Benefits specific claims with nine First Nations under Treaties 5, 6, and 10

    The Government of Canada is renewing relationships between the Crown and First Nations by addressing Canada’s failure to provide First Nations with the agricultural provisions promised under Treaties 5, 6, and 10.

15. First Nations leadership vote on the Final Agreement to reform Child and Family Services

    Yesterday, at a Special Chiefs Assembly hosted by the Assembly of First Nations, First Nations leaders adopted a resolution rejecting the $47.8 billion Final Agreement on the Long-Term Reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services Program, instructing the Assembly to take a new approach to negotiate a different final agreement.

16. Minister Marci Ien Announces Recipients of the Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case

    Today, on Persons Day, and the 95th anniversary of the historic Persons Case, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced the recipients of the 2024 Governor General’s Awards (Persons Awards) in Commemoration of the Persons Case.

17. Changes to AgriStability program saving Alberta farmers time and money

    Farmers are vital to Alberta's economy, providing essential food resources and driving rural prosperity, yet they often face burdensome paperwork and high accounting fees that hinder their productivity. Governments are making changes to the AgriStability program to address these challenges.

18. Indigenous-led solutions Move Research into Action at the 2024 National Summit on Indigenous Mental Wellness

    Over the past two days, the 2024 National Summit on Indigenous Mental Wellness brought together First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities, organizations and leaders, as well as service providers and academics to discuss mental wellness.

19. Minister Anandasangaree to announce Agricultural Benefits specific claims settlements with nine First Nations under Treaties 5, 6, and 10

    Minister Anandasangaree and Minister Boisonnault to announce Agricultural Benefits specific claims settlements with 9 First Nations under Treaties 5, 6, and 10.

20. Strengthening 2SLGBTQI+ communities to advance equality in Alberta and Manitoba

    Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced up to $4.7 million for nine 2SLGBTQI+ organizations, located in Alberta and Manitoba. Through this funding, the following projects will advance equality for 2SLGBTQI+ communities and address the rise in hate by bringing people together.

21. Backgrounder – Strengthening 2SLGBTQI+ communities to advance equality in Alberta and Manitoba

    Nine organizations based in Alberta and Manitoba will implement projects to advance equality for 2SLGBTQI+ communities and address the rise in hate by bringing people together.

22. New school funding to provide successful career pathways for Piikani Nation youth

    Schools are often the cornerstone of First Nations communities, providing students with a safe place to learn and grow and acting as a gathering place for community events and cultural activities.

23. MP Chahal announces federal investments to enable Calgary businesses to scale-up and create jobs

    More than $13 million through PrairiesCan will support the region’s innovative, high-growth companies to ramp up production and enter new markets

24. Piikani Nation receives transformative federal infrastructure investment

    Piikani First Nation and Minister Hajdu to announce an infrastructure project for the Piikani Nation on October 17.

25. MP Chahal to announce federal support for Calgary companies to scale-up and access new markets

    MP Chahal to announce federal support for Calgary companies to scale-up and access new markets

26. Minister Marci Ien to Announce 2023 and 2024 Recipients of the Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case

    The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, will announce the recipients of the Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case.

27. Government of Canada to announce support for 2SLGBTQI+ Organizations in Alberta and Manitoba

    On October 17, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, will make an announcement supporting 2SLGBTQI+ organizations in Alberta and Manitoba.

28. Government of Canada continues progress on greening operations and supporting clean electricity infrastructure

    October 15, 2024 Calgary, Alberta Public Services and Procurement Canada The Government of Canada is taking further action on its Greening Government Strategy commitment to use 100 per cent clean electricity in federal buildings. This strategy supports green energy projects and reduces greenhouse gas emissions, leading Canada’s continued energy transition.

29. Ministers Hajdu and Saks to join Indigenous partners at the 2024 National Summit on Indigenous Mental Wellness in Calgary

    Please be advised that the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, and the Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, will deliver remarks at the 2024 National Summit on Indigenous Mental Wellness.

30. Government of Canada to announce contracts for clean electricity

    George Chahal, Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview, on behalf of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, will make an announcement on clean electricity.

31. Rebuilding after the fire: Government of Canada announces rent relief for Jasper National Park lessees and licensees

    Up to $15.2 million in rent relief for affected businesses and the Municipality of Jasper allowing them to redirect financial resources towards recovery and rebuilding efforts.

32. Rebuilding after the fire: Reopening attractions to welcome visitors for the winter season

    Reopenings support businesses and residents whose livelihoods rely directly and indirectly on hosting and guiding visitors to Jasper National Park.

33. Parks Canada - Backgrounder: Jasper National Park Reopenings

    Jasper National Park Reopenings

34. Federal and provincial governments invest in upgrades for public buildings throughout Alberta

    Ten communities across Alberta will have upgraded and more accessible buildings after a combined investment of almost $18 million from the federal and provincial governments.

35. Backgrounder: Federal and provincial governments invest in essential building upgrades throughout Alberta

    The federal government is investing $13,811,772 through the COVID-19 Resilience Stream (CVRIS) of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) to support upgrades in ten communities through three bundles of projects to improve accessibility, air quality, and building systems across Alberta. The Alberta government is investing $4,182,373 into these projects.

36. $13 million federal investment to improve health services in Driftpile Cree Nation through construction of the Mihtatikaw Sipiy Health and Wellness Facility

    On September 26, 2024, Chief Dwayne Laboucan of Driftpile Cree Nation, along with Council, Elders, community members, and representatives from Indigenous Services Canada, celebrated the start of construction of the Mihtatikaw Sipiy Health and Wellness Facility.

37. MP Chahal announces federal investments to commercialize Alberta-made quantum technologies

    More than $8.4 million through PrairiesCan will accelerate the development of quantum applications and products, and maintain Alberta’s leadership in this emerging sector

38. MP Chahal to announce federal investments to advance quantum technologies in Alberta

    George Chahal, Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview, on behalf of the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan, will announce federal support for strategic investments aimed at growing quantum-ready technologies, companies and talent to solidify Alberta’s global leadership in this emerging sector.

39. Government of Canada helps religious and community organizations in Calgary protect themselves against hate-motivated crimes

    Everyone who lives in Canada deserves to be and feel safe in their communities. These last few years, we’ve witnessed a rise in hate incidents experienced by many communities. This is unacceptable, and the federal government is taking action to combat hate and protect communities.

40. Government of Canada helps religious and community organizations in Edmonton protect themselves against hate-motivated crimes

    Everyone who lives in Canada deserves to be and feel safe in their communities. These last few years, we’ve witnessed a rise in hate incidents experienced by many communities. This is unacceptable, and the federal government is taking action to combat hate and protect communities.

41. Minister Boissonnault announces federal investments to launch and expand tourism experiences across Alberta

    More than $4 million through PrairiesCan is enabling small businesses, not-for-profit organizations and communities to share their unique attractions and draw visitors from across Canada and around the globe

42. Backgrounder: Minister Boissonnault announces federal investments to launch and expand tourism experiences across Alberta

    Through the Tourism Growth Program (TGP), the federal government is investing $108 million over three years to support Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities, small- and medium-sized businesses and not-for-profit organizations in developing local tourism products and experiences to help more domestic and international visitors discover all that Canada has to offer.

43. Minister Boissonnault to announce federal investments for unique tourism experiences across Alberta

    The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, on behalf of the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan, to announce federal support for businesses, communities, and organizations in developing and sharing their local tourism products for visitors from across Canada and around the globe.

44. 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).

45. Parks Canada and Alberta unveil new plaques commemorating the Alberta section of the North Saskatchewan River as a Canadian Heritage River

    This section of the river was officially designated in March 2024.

46. Parks Canada and Alberta unveil new plaques commemorating the Alberta section of the North Saskatchewan River as a Canadian Heritage River

    Parks Canada and Alberta unveil new plaques commemorating the Alberta section of the North Saskatchewan River as a Canadian Heritage River.

47. Minister Boissonnault announces federal investments to commercialize innovative Alberta technologies

    More than $15.6 million through PrairiesCan will increase access to equipment and testing facilities, expert advice, networking, and investment attraction for Alberta innovators

48. Backgrounder: Minister Boissonnault announces federal investments to commercialize innovative Alberta technologies

    PrairiesCan is investing $15,648,943 for 16 projects in Alberta through its Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE) program. Through this program, PrairiesCan is making targeted investments in not-for-profit organizations that support businesses in priority sectors to innovate, grow and compete globally. These investments are expected to support more than 1,100 jobs and enable Alberta organizations to seize new opportunities that result from developing innovative products, services, and technologies.

49. Parliamentary Secretary Hepfner announces funding for 2SLGBTQI+ organizations in Alberta to improve gender inclusion

    Today, in the lead up to Calgary Pride 2024, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, Lisa Hepfner, announced over $400,000 for three 2SLGBTQI+ organizations based in Alberta.

50. Federal government transfers more than $132 million through the Canada Community-Building Fund to Alberta

    The federal government has transferred more than $132 million to Alberta under the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) for the first payment of the 2024-2025 fiscal year. This will help communities across the province invest in their local infrastructure priorities.