Premiers of Alberta

RBC launches Calgary Innovation Hub with plans to expand technology roles in high-demand areas

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
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TORONTO, July 21, 2021 /CNW/ - Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) today announced plans to create 300 technology roles at a new Calgary Innovation Hub scheduled to launch this September.

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  • TORONTO, July 21, 2021 /CNW/ - Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) today announced plans to create 300 technology roles at a new Calgary Innovation Hub scheduled to launch this September.
  • "We see tremendous opportunities ahead in Alberta, as we expand our technology capabilities and presence in this space," says Jeff Boyd, Regional President, Alberta and Territories, RBC.
  • I'm delighted to see RBC expand their footprint in Alberta with this investment in our booming technology sector," said Alberta Premier Jason Kenney.
  • Companies, partners and institutions interested in partnering with RBC can contact the Calgary Innovation Hub ( [email protected] ) for more information.

Fraser Institute News Release: Alberta can regain tax advantage by reinstating 10% flat tax

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
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CALGARY, Alberta, July 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Alberta government can reinstate a 10 per cent single-rate personal income tax and restore the Alberta Tax Advantage while incurring only a modest loss in revenue, finds a new study released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank.

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  • CALGARY, Alberta, July 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Alberta government can reinstate a 10 per cent single-rate personal income tax and restore the Alberta Tax Advantage while incurring only a modest loss in revenue, finds a new study released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank.
  • The Alberta government in 2015 replaced the provinces 10 per cent single-rate personal income taxalso known as the flat taxwith a progressive tax system, which now includes five different rates and a 15 per cent top rate.
  • According to the study, if Alberta gradually reinstated the 10 percent single-rate income tax over four years, the provincial government would collect about $16 million less in personal income tax revenue in the first year following the reform.
  • By restoring the Alberta Tax Advantage, the government can help stimulate economic activity, which will increase prosperity among Albertans during the COVID recovery and beyond, Ferede said.

Government of Canada Invests nearly $16 Million to Expand Virtual Health Care Services in Alberta

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Wednesday, April 14, 2021
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Under the agreement, the province will invest federal funding based on agreed-upon pan-Canadian priorities for accelerating virtual health care services during the pandemic.\nThrough this bilateral agreement, Alberta is receiving nearly $16 million to expand their efforts on virtual health services.\nAlberta has also finalized its action plan that outlines how the province is investing the funding under the bilateral agreement to expand virtual health services.

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  • Under the agreement, the province will invest federal funding based on agreed-upon pan-Canadian priorities for accelerating virtual health care services during the pandemic.\nThrough this bilateral agreement, Alberta is receiving nearly $16 million to expand their efforts on virtual health services.\nAlberta has also finalized its action plan that outlines how the province is investing the funding under the bilateral agreement to expand virtual health services.
  • Today\'s investment will support Alberta in its work to meet the health needs of Albertans during this pandemic, through expanded virtual health services.
  • "\n"This is an important step to provide Alberta residents with access to more virtual health care services.
  • This will enable the longer-term adoption of high-quality and safe virtual health care services as a complement to in-person care.\n'

Jason Kenney's recognition of COVID heroes is too little, too late

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Thursday, February 11, 2021
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EDMONTON, AB, Feb. 10, 2021 /CNW/ - Premier Jason Kenney's recognition of frontline COVID heroes is too little, too late says Unifor, after the Alberta government announced it's giving danger pay to essential workers, 11 months into the pandemic.

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  • EDMONTON, AB, Feb. 10, 2021 /CNW/ - Premier Jason Kenney's recognition of frontline COVID heroes is too little, too late says Unifor, after the Alberta government announced it's giving danger pay to essential workers, 11 months into the pandemic.
  • "Yet as Kenney gives with one hand, he cuts jobs with the other.
  • Many of these essential workers, including frontline grocery store employees, are paid minimum or close to minimum wage, often in precarious work situations.
  • Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector and represents 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy.

Provincial Court escalates Covid precautions

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Monday, December 14, 2020
Provinces and territories of Canada, Alberta, Politics of Alberta, Premiers of Alberta, Premiership of Jason Kenney

Throughout this pandemic, the Provincial Court of Alberta has worked to ensure the safety of everyone in our courthouses.

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  • Throughout this pandemic, the Provincial Court of Alberta has worked to ensure the safety of everyone in our courthouses.
  • A complete and detailed description of all the safety measures being taken by the Provincial Court of Alberta can be found in the attached background document.
  • The Provincial Court of Alberta is the busiest court in Alberta, with 95 per cent of all matters beginning and ending at the Provincial Court level.
  • For most Albertans, the Provincial Court is a primary point of contact with the justice system.

UFA Says Thank You to Front-Line Team Members with Bonus

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Monday, December 7, 2020
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Calgary, Alberta, Dec. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative Ltd. (UFA) has announced bonuses to its front-line team members.

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  • Calgary, Alberta, Dec. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative Ltd. (UFA) has announced bonuses to its front-line team members.
  • At UFA, we know that people are our greatest resource and we hope that this gesture demonstrates how grateful we are for their dedication and loyalty.
  • UFA Farm & Ranch Supply stores and Petroleum Agencies continue to remain open adhering to the new guidelines, and front-line workers continue to serve members and customers.
  • In light of the recent announcement, UFA is also pleased to share that this recognition bonus has been paid within the current pay period.

UFA Co-operative Ltd announces another year of UFA Funds 4-H Clubs!

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Wednesday, November 4, 2020
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In honour of Show Your 4-H Colours Day, applications for the current season are now open for the UFA Funds 4-H Clubs program!

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  • In honour of Show Your 4-H Colours Day, applications for the current season are now open for the UFA Funds 4-H Clubs program!
  • Our goal is to provide funding to as many of the 300+ Alberta 4-H Clubs and 57 4-H Districts as possible.
  • Last years response was overwhelming with UFA funding around 200 4-H Alberta Clubs, says Kimberly MacDonald, Community Investment Manager at UFA.
  • We are very excited for our third year of UFA Funds 4-H Clubs and we encourage you to help share the message by telling your friends, family and local 4-H Clubs & Districts.

Government of Alberta named most secretive provincial government in Canada

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Tuesday, April 28, 2020
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TORONTO, April 28, 2020 /CNW/ - The Government of Alberta is the 2019 recipient of the Code of Silence Award for Outstanding Achievement in Government Secrecy in the provincial category.

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  • TORONTO, April 28, 2020 /CNW/ - The Government of Alberta is the 2019 recipient of the Code of Silence Award for Outstanding Achievement in Government Secrecy in the provincial category.
  • The four press-freedom advocacy groups recognized the Government of Alberta with this citation:
    George Orwell's 1984 was written as a warning.
  • But, increasingly, it seems Premier Jason Kenney's government in Alberta is using it as a handbook.
  • That means the public will only find out what the Kenney government wants them to find out about the war room.

UFA and Olds College Announce The Pitch Competition Winner!

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Friday, April 17, 2020
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Calgary, Alberta, April 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative Ltd. (UFA) together with Olds College are pleased to announce the winner of The Pitch Competition: Kadeema Jean.

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  • Calgary, Alberta, April 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative Ltd. (UFA) together with Olds College are pleased to announce the winner of The Pitch Competition: Kadeema Jean.
  • The Pitch competition is the first of its kind as part of the five-year innovation partnership between United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative Limited (UFA) and Olds College.
  • In addition to the creation of the UFA Innovation Lab, the donation helps to fund the Olds College Smart Farm.
  • The final piece of the partnership includes UFA Innovation Day, a day dedicated to recruiting the best and brightest future leaders in agriculture right from Olds College, the Pitch Competition is the final component of UFA Innovation Day.

AFL says UCP will soon add a “worker gag law” to its growing list of anti-democratic actions

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Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Premiers of Alberta, Jason Kenney, Workplace, Kenney, Government of Canada, Politics of Alberta

Together, they suggest that the new brand of right-wing authoritarianism that has been sweeping the world has now come to Canada, courtesy of Jason Kenney and the UCP.

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  • Together, they suggest that the new brand of right-wing authoritarianism that has been sweeping the world has now come to Canada, courtesy of Jason Kenney and the UCP.
  • Albertans need to fight back before irreparable damage is done to our democracy, says AFL president Gil McGowan.
  • The American middle class is on life-support because of laws aimed at weakening worker power in the workplace and on the political stage.
  • The UCPs worker gag law represents more than a faint echo of this kind of dangerous and corrosive politics.