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Housing & Urban Affairs Information
I have received numerous questions about our province's 10-year plan to end homelessness which is managed by my ministry. This plan focuses on getting people in need off of the street by providing permanent housing options. Full details of the plan can be found here: http://housing.gov.ab.ca/ho_index.cfm.
In addition to the above, I am also working with my department and local police authorities to deal with panhandling in Calgary. Please stay tuned for the full plan which will roll out this fall.
One of my priorities is taking a conservative approach to managing tax dollars and I'm pleased I've been able to reduce spending in my department by 19% this year while maintaining core programs.
Recently, my department produced a video on ending homelessness which can be found by clicking here. |
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Alberta's 2009-10 deficit down to $1 billion
For 2009-10, Alberta posted a $1-billion deficit in 2009-10, which is $3.7 billion lower than forecast at budget. Tight controls on spending and higher-than-expected revenue have contributed to this positive result.
Revenue from oil and oil sands royalties, investment income and corporate income tax were all significantly higher than forecast in Budget 2009 while expense was up only slightly due mainly to assistance for disasters and emergencies. The resulting lower deficit means less will be drawn from our past savings in the Sustainability Fund, which stood at $15 billion at March 31, 2010. (The Heritage Fund is separate from the Sustainability Fund and will not be used to cover the deficit).
While I am happy about the good news from last year's numbers, challenges still remain. Alberta's revenue picture in the current fiscal year remains highly uncertain, with natural gas prices low, and oil prices, financial markets, and the Canadian dollar fluctuating on a daily basis.
The Alberta government has a clear plan for a strong economic recovery. An important part of The Way Forward is maintaining support for programs and services Albertans need most, such as health care, education and safe and vibrant communities. For more information on the plan visit www.Alberta.ca. |
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Three new projects help Calgary youth make positive choices
Three new community-initiated crime reduction projects will help keep communities safer by helping children and youth make positive choices in their lives. The Start Smart Stay Safe project will develop learning materials on crime and safety for students at 20 Calgary schools and a complementary program for parents. The Assisted Reintegration from Custody to Home project (ARCH) will help young people transition from open custody in a group home to living in their communities.
The Start Smart Stay Safe projects will receive almost $3 million in funding over the next three years through the province's Safe Communities Innovation Fund (SCIF). The Assisted Reintegration from Custody to Home (ARCH) project will receive $430,454 over three years.
The projects are led by the following Safe Communities partner ministries: Solicitor General and Public Security, Alberta Justice, Alberta Health and Wellness, and Education.
The Safe Communities Innovation Fund builds on the work of the Safe Communities initiative to address crime on an immediate basis, as well as over the long term. For more information, please visit www.safecommunities.gov.ab.ca/scif. |
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Alberta hosts energy, economy, environment discussions
More than 500 delegates from the U.S. and western Canada came together to discuss shared policy issues around energy, economy and the environment at the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region's (PNWER) 20th Annual Summer Summit July 16-20 in Calgary.
Set against the exciting backdrop of the Calgary Stampede, the summit brought together legislators, business leaders and policy experts from Alaska, British Columbia, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, the Northwest Territories, Saskatchewan, Washington and Yukon. Topics of discussion included renewable energy, economic development, environment, border security, disaster resilience, sustainable development, mental health and addictions, water policy and livestock health.
While at the summit, delegates also had the opportunity to take in local attractions including the Calgary Stampede, a tour of the Canada Olympic Park, the Royal Tyrell Museum and Banff/Lake Louise.
Other highlights from the Summit agenda include speeches from Premier Stelmach, Alaska State Senator Lesil McGuire, U.S. Ambassador to Canada David Jacobson and Evans. During the summit, Mel Knight, Minister of Alberta Sustainable Resource Development was sworn in as the next president of PNWER. Energy Minister Ron Liepert and Environment Minister Rob Renner each led a policy working group during the event.
PNWER is a public-private partnership dedicated to encouraging global economic competitiveness and preserving the world-class natural environment in the Pacific Northwest. For more information about PNWER or to see the full summit schedule, visit www.pnwer.org/2010annualsummit. |
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