Less than two weeks ago, Alberta’s government solidified a historic agreement with the International Union of Operating Engineer’s Local 955 to provide apprenticeship programming.

Tonight we are working together as team Alberta at the Canada's Building Trades Unions 2024…

Honoured to unveil Alberta’s vision for the future of passenger rail today, alongside Premier Danielle Smith

Thanks to Trent Soholt, Brad Smith, and Jonathan Gaul for walking me through the mobile trades construction experience they drove from Halifax to Gatineau!

One of the best ways to introduce potential apprentices and k-12 students to the skilled trades is through hands-on…

Thanks to the Provincial Building & Construction Trades Council of Ontario (Ontario Building & Construction Trades Council) for meeting with me today. I was pleased to have the opportunity to discuss workforce development, apprenticeship training, and addressing challenges in our workforce.

I am joined by Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors Devin Dreeshen to announce a major passenger rail initiative for Alberta.
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It’s wonderful meeting with so many groups from across Canada that share Alberta’s commitment to growing the skilled trades.

The Alberta Construction Training Institute provides virtual reality and hands-on lessons to apprentices and professionals in Edmonton and Calgary. Women…

Great crowd in Ottawa to kick off the Canada’s Building Trades Unions 2024 Conference with a women in trades networking reception.

Meeting the economic challenges of tomorrow will require more women in the skilled trades. That’s why our government is working with organizations…

Every worker deserves to finish the workday, safe and sound, in good health and come home to his or her loved ones. Today I am thinking of those who lost their life, suffered injury or illness on the job or experienced a work related tragedy. #NationalDayOfMourning

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What happens when the wedge issues no longer work?

Last week’s Weekly Wrap described the federal budget’s hike on capital gains taxes as an act of “class warfare.” The prime minister’s post-budget comments about the so-called “ultra-wealthy” were representative of the…

Nurse practitioners are a welcome and integral part of the solution to improving access to primary health care services. Finalizing this funding model is an exciting step forward in our journey to refocus health care in Alberta, and I’m looking forward to this expansion of health…

This evening I was honoured to speak at the Alberta Professional Engineers and Geoscientists Association Summit Awards Gala.
 
The Summit Awards recognize talented professionals in ten categories, acknowledging excellence in leadership, community service, mentorship, and…

Our United Conservative government is making big gains for Alberta’s future by growing the Heritage Fund to a record level!

We're not just balancing the budget, we're also paving the way for future generations by saving diligently, aggressively paying down debt, and making bold…

#BREAKING : Alberta's Heritage Savings Trust Fund has hit an all-time high of $22.1 billion! How are things going in Alberta? 👇

Balanced budget ✅
Paying down debt ✅
Jobs and investment ✅
Record high Heritage Fund ✅
Investing in health and education ✅
United Conservative Caucus thanks!!

Thank you to Joe McFadyen and Bonnie Smith from Construction Labour Relations Alberta (CLRA) for working with our government to promote opportunities for young Albertans in the skilled trades.
 
CLRA brings together contractors, owners, and top-quality tradespeople to drive…

Alberta Health Services has confirmed a case of measles in Edmonton. This case was acquired through travel.

The measles vaccine is proven, safe, and effective. I want to encourage all Albertans with children who have not received the MMR vaccine to do so. Myself, and all seven…

#BREAKING : Congratulations to Air Products on today’s announcement of plans for a permanent network of #hydrogen fueling stations along the route between #Calgary and #Edmonton . #cdnpoli #abpoli #hydrogen #Ottawa Justin Trudeau Steven Guilbeault #Vancouver #Toronto

All Albertans should download the following apps: the Alberta Wildfire, Alberta Fire Ban and Alberta Emergency Alert. These apps have up to the minute information, and is the best way to stay informed.
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Delighted to connect with representatives from the Alberta Professional Outfitters Society at last night's MLA dinner.

Albertans are proud to live in a province with unparalleled outdoor opportunities. Research conducted by the Lethbridge College Wildlife Analytics Lab is…