Alberta News

1. Bar U Ranch National Historic Site opens to visitors May 15

   Dreaming of exploring the stories of the past? 450 000 km² of stories await you at Parks Canada administered places from coast to coast to coast!

2. Chief Mountain port of entry re-opens for the season following three years of suspended service

   Chief Mountain port of entry re-opens for the season following three years of suspended service

3. CBSA seizes over 30 kg of suspected narcotics at Coutts border crossing

   CBSA seizes over 30 kg of suspected narcotics at Coutts border crossing

4. The Government of Canada partners with Alberta communities to strengthen asset management

   Today, the Honourable Randy Boissonault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, and Scott Pearce, Acting President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), announced a federal investment of more than $635,000 to help 14 Alberta communities put in place innovative asset management strategies.

5. Escape from Stan Daniels Healing Centre – Section 81 Minimum Security

   On April 21, 2023, during a formal count, staff members at Stan Daniels Healing Centre, a minimum-security Section 81 healing lodge, discovered that Rowdy Benjamin was not accounted for.

6. Canada invests in expanding Edmonton’s active transportation network

   Today, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance and Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, and Councillor Anne Stevenson, O-day’min Ward Councillor, on behalf of His Worship Amarjeet Sohi, Mayor of the City of Edmonton, announced a joint investment of more than $30.7 million to upgrade and expand Edmonton’s active transportation infrastructure.

7. Canada invests in expanding Edmonton’s active transportation network

   The Government of Canada is investing $8.9 million through the Active Transportation Fund to support five active transportation infrastructure projects in Edmonton.

8. 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 Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, and Councillor Anne Stevenson, City of Edmonton O-day’min Ward Councillor, on behalf of His Worship Amarjeet Sohi, Mayor of the City of Edmonton.

9. Minister Lawrence MacAulay highlights budget investments to build Canada’s 21st century clean economy

   Today the Minister of Veterans Affairs, the Hon. Lawrence MacAulay met with the IBEW in Calgary to highlight Budget 2023’s investments in sustainable jobs and a clean economy.

10. Founding First Nations, Canada and Alberta sign a historic agreement to support First Nations child and family well-being services

    First Nations children thrive when they can stay with their families, and communities, surrounded by their cultures. As part of the Government of Canada’s commitment to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, we will continue to work towards self-determination for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis.

11. Celebration of historic coordination agreement signing between Loon River First Nation, Lubicon Lake Band, Peerless Trout First Nation, Canada and Alberta related to First Nations children and families

    Chief Ivan Sawan of the Loon River First Nation, Chief Billy Joe Laboucan of the Lubicon Lake Band, and Chief Gilbert Okemow of the Peerless Trout First Nation will be joined by the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, and by the Honourable Mickey Amery, Alberta’s Minister of Children’s Services, to celebrate the signing of the first coordination agreement in Alberta to support the well-being of First Nations children.

12. Supporting sustainability in agriculture

    The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) is a 5-year, $3.5-billion investment by Canada's federal, provincial and territorial governments that supports Canada's agri-food and agri-products sectors. This includes $1 billion in federal programs and activities and a $2.5 billion commitment that is cost-shared 60% federally and 40% provincially/territorially for programs that are designed and delivered by provinces and territories.

13. New electric school buses for students in St. Albert

    St. Albert, Alberta, March 23, 2023 – Today, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance and Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, and Duncan McIntyre, CEO of Highland Electric Fleets, announced more than $2.9 million in joint funding for the purchase of five zero emission school buses and related charging infrastructure to service the St. Albert Public School Division.

14. Government of Canada invests in the modernization of St. Albert Place 

    St. Albert, Alberta, March 20, 2023 — Today, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance and Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, and Her Worship Cathy Heron, Mayor of St. Albert, announced more than $13.9 million in joint funding to retrofit St. Albert Place, St. Albert’s main community hub.

15. Minister Vandal announces federal investment to increase Canada’s capacity to develop and manufacture critical medicines

    Over $80.5 million in federal funding for an Edmonton-based initiative will enable early-stage companies to bring new pharmaceutical products to market and develop talent in Alberta’s life sciences sector

16. Minister Vandal to announce major investment to positon Edmonton as a hub for developing critical medicines and pharmaceutical products

    Minister Vandal to announce major investment to positon Edmonton as a hub for developing critical medicines and pharmaceutical products for market

17. Government of Canada to make an important funding announcement about supply chain improvements in the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region

    WINNIPEG – The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South, Mr. Terry Duguid, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, and Member of Parliament for Winnipeg North, Mr. Kevin Lamoureux, and Kenneth W. Mariash Senior, Developer and Owner of Focus Equities Inc., will make an important funding announcement about improving Canada’s supply chains.

18. Minister Boissonnault announces federal investments to strengthen Edmonton’s tourism economy

    PrairiesCan funding of more than $3.7 million for City of Edmonton facilities and initiatives will improve city attractions and support activities for residents and visitors.

19. Minister Boissonnault to announce federal investments in Edmonton’s tourism economy

    Minister Boissonnault to announce federal support for Edmonton’s tourism economy

20. Parks Canada is seeking public input on how land use planning and development services are delivered within the Town of Jasper

    Share your thoughts on how Parks Canada and the Municipality of Jasper could work together..

21. Consultations on Land Use Planning and Development in the Town of Jasper

    Consultations on Land Use Planning and Development in the Town of Jasper.

22. CANCELLED – Minister Boissonnault to announce federal investments in Edmonton’s tourism economy

    CANCELLED – Minister Boissonnault to announce federal support for Edmonton’s tourism economy

23. Government of Canada invests in reversing biodiversity loss through conservation breeding program for caribou in Jasper National Park

    First-in-Canada caribou breeding program in Jasper National Park has the potential to restore caribou populations and support Canada’s biodiversity goals.

24. Government of Canada invests in reversing biodiversity loss through conservation breeding program for caribou in Jasper National Park

    Government of Canada invests in reversing biodiversity loss through conservation breeding program for caribou in Jasper National Park.

25. Kapawe’no First Nation and Canada settle Treaty 8 Agricultural Benefits specific claim

    Last week, Chief Sydney Halcrow of the Kapawe’no First Nation and the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, announced the settlement agreement regarding the Kapawe’no First Nation’s Treaty 8 Agricultural Benefits specific claim.

26. Minister Boissonnault announces federal investments in Alberta’s tourism economy

    PrairiesCan funding, of over $17.8 million, will support 50 organizations to enhance tourism experiences, events and attractions across Alberta

27. Alberta tourism industry receiving new federal investments through PrairiesCan

    PrairiesCan funding, of over $17.8 million, will support 50 organizations to enhance tourism experiences, events and attractions across Alberta

28. Canada and Métis Nation of Alberta sign updated Métis self-government agreement

    Today, Canada and the Métis Nation of Alberta announced that the parties have signed a Métis Nation within Alberta Government Recognition and Self-Government Implementation Agreement (the “Agreement”). This Agreement builds on a self-government agreement previously signed in 2019 and formal negotiations between the parties that began in 2017.

29. Canada and Métis Nation of Alberta sign updated Métis self-government agreement

    Throughout Canada’s relationship with Métis partners, they have always sought recognition from the Crown as distinct rights-bearing collectivities and communities. Canadian law and governments have often failed to recognize Métis rights and self-government.

30. Minister Boissonnault to announce federal investments in the tourism industry across Alberta

    Minister Boissonnault to announce federal investments in tourism projects across Alberta

31. Frog Lake First Nation celebrates grand opening of new waste transfer station

    Waste management is a critical component of community infrastructure. As the fastest growing population in Canada, it is vital that Indigenous communities have the resources they need to protect their local ecosystems and maintain strong public health standards that will enable them to thrive for generations to come.

32. What's new and what to remember when filing your taxes in Alberta this year

    Tax season is upon Alberta residents and the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is getting ready to answer questions from taxpayers and make it easier and quicker for them to file their 2022 income tax and benefit return.

33. Canada and Calgary invest in active transportation infrastructure improvements for the 14 & 15 Avenue South corridors

    Calgary, Alberta, February 10, 2023—Today, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance and Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre; George Chahal, Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview; and Gian-Carlo Carrà, Deputy Mayor and Ward 9 Councillor for the City of Calgary, announced $4.9 million in joint funding for active transportation infrastructure improvements along 2.15 kilometer segments of the 14 Avenue S and 15 Avenue S corridors in Calgary’s Beltline.

34. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Calgary

    Calgary, Alberta, February 9, 2023—Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance and Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre; George Chahal, Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview; and Gian-Carlo Carrà, Deputy Mayor and Ward 9 Councillor for the City of Calgary.

35. Government of Canada to support clean air and local economic growth by powering federal operations in Alberta and Saskatchewan with clean electricity

    The Government of Canada is taking meaningful action on its Greening Government Strategy commitment to power federal buildings with 100% renewable electricity by 2025 to help fight climate change and support local renewable electricity projects.

36. Minister Vandal unveils new PrairiesCan service location and federal investments in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo region

    Minister Vandal announces new PrairiesCan service location in Fort McMurray and more than $2.1 million in PrairiesCan funding for Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo area organizations.

37. Minister Vandal to unveil new PrairiesCan service location and announce federal investments for projects in northeast Alberta

    The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan, will officially unveil a new PrairiesCan service location in Fort McMurray and outline federal support for tourism, community infrastructure and business programs in the Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Region.

38. Louis Bull Tribe and Canada sign historic agreement to further support the well-being of First Nations children and community

    Today, a ceremony was held on traditional territory to celebrate the signing of the Louis Bull Tribe – Asikiw Mostos O’Pikinawasiwin Society – Canada Child and Family Services Bilateral Agreement. This will support the implementation of Louis Bull Tribe’s Asikiw Mostos O’Pikinawasiwin law. The agreement was signed by Chief Desmond Bull, Louis Bull Tribe; and Catherine Lappe, Assistant Deputy Minister at Indigenous Services Canada on behalf of Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services.

39. Minister Boissonnault to make an announcement on behalf of Minister Jaczek regarding clean electricity

    Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, on behalf of the Honourable Helena Jaczek, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, for an announcement on clean electricity.

40. New cost control framework to support the growth of 22,500 additional quality child care spaces in Alberta

    Child care is not just a social policy—it is an economic policy, too. Access to high-quality, affordable, flexible and inclusive child care will grow the economy, allow more women to enter the workforce and help give every child in Canada the best start in life. That’s why, in Budget 2021, the Government of Canada made a transformative investment of nearly $30 billion to create a Canada-wide early learning and child care system with provincial, territorial and Indigenous partners.

41. Canada invests in active transportation in Penhold

    Penhold, Alberta, January 31, 2023 — Today, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance and Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, and Mike Yargeau, Mayor of Penhold, announced a joint federal and municipal investment of more than $1.5 million to support active transportation in the Town of Penhold.

42. Government of Canada investing $71 million in infrastructure funding for Parks Canada

    Priority projects in Jasper, Yoho, Kootenay and Banff national parks to focus on critical infrastructure, visitor safety, and improved visitor experiences.

43. Parliamentary Secretary Drouin to tour Greenfield Global in Edmonton, Alberta

    Media are invited to join the Parliamentary Secretary to the federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Francis Drouin, to tour the laboratory sponsored by Greenfield Global at the University of Alberta.

44. Parks Canada Infrastructure Investment Projects 2023 -  Banff, Jasper, Yoho and Kootenay National Parks -  Grand total new funding investment*: $70.9 M

    Parks Canada Infrastructure Investment Projects 2023 - Banff, Jasper, Yoho and Kootenay National Parks - Grand total new funding investment*: $70.9 M

45. Parks Canada will make an important announcement about infrastructure funding to provide safer and better visitor experiences at mountain national parks

    Parks Canada will make an important announcement about infrastructure funding to provide safer and better visitor experiences at mountain national parks.

46. MP Terry Duguid announces federal investment in Winnipeg Chinese Cultural and Community Centre

    Over $600,000 of PrairiesCan funding to the Winnipeg Chinese Cultural and Community Centre for culture space upgrades was announced as part of their Lunar New Year celebration marking the Year of the Rabbit

47. Parks Canada will make an important announcement about infrastructure funding to provide safer and better visitor experiences at mountain national parks

    Parks Canada will make an important announcement about infrastructure funding to provide safer and better visitor experiences at mountain national parks

48. Minister Vandal announces new PrairiesCan service location in Lethbridge and federal investments across southern Alberta

    Over $11.2 million for Lethbridge area organizations and communities announced at the newest PrairiesCan service location.

49. Federal investments across southern Alberta support opportunities for growth and a prosperous economic future

    Over $11.2 million for Lethbridge area organizations and communities announced at the newest PrairiesCan service location.

50. Minister Vandal to unveil new PrairiesCan service location and make an announcement to advance economic development in southern Alberta

    The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan, will officially unveil a new PrairiesCan service location in Lethbridge and outline a wide range of economic development initiatives across various sectors to bolster jobs and growth in the Lethbridge region.