Alberta News

1. Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, Marc Miller, concludes trip to Treaty 7 First Nations in Alberta

   Earlier this week, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, visited First Nations communities in Treaty 7 territory to strengthen the relationship with First Nations leaders and reaffirm our government's commitment and mandate to move forward on the path of reconciliation. This was Minister Miller's first trip to Alberta since the COVID-19 pandemic and his first as Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations.

2. Federal investment advances Alberta’s hydrogen economy

   Funding of $1.35 million through Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) to help modernize an Edmonton facility for Alberta firms to test their products and processes will assist Alberta's advantage in the growing global hydrogen industry.

3. Government of Canada to announce support for Alberta’s Hydrogen Economy

   The Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, will outline federal support to enable Alberta companies to capitalize on growth opportunities in hydrogen energy.

4. Minister Champagne highlights clean technology investments in  Budget 2021

   Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, met with some of Alberta’s foremost business leaders, investors, innovators and policy makers to discuss the clean tech investments announced in Budget 2021: A Recovery Plan for Jobs, Growth, and Resilience.