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Protecting communities from drought and floods
Aug 06, 2024 Drought and floods can damage homes and businesses, disrupt critical infrastructure and, in extreme scenarios, pose a serious threat to public safety. In recent years, the impacts of drought and flooding have been felt across Alberta. To help communities, Alberta’s government is investing more than $30 million through the Drought and Flood […]
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Statement from Minister Sajjan and Minister Guilbeault to support those affected by Jasper wildfires
From: Public Safety Canada August 1, 2024 Ottawa (Ontario) Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, and the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks […]
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau convenes the Incident Response Group to discuss the wildfire situation in Jasper, Alberta
July 25, 2024 Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau convened the Incident Response Group with ministers and senior officials to discuss the wildfire situation in Jasper, Alberta. The group discussed the latest developments on the ground, the federal government’s commitment to support provinces and territories, and the devastating impact on local and Indigenous communities, including the […]
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Navigation and Support Centre to open in Calgary
Jun 05, 2024 Alberta’s government is building on a successful model in Edmonton and opening a new Navigation and Support Centre in Calgary in July. Alberta’s government is addressing public safety concerns while ensuring vulnerable Calgarians will be connected to the programs and services they need, all under one roof. The new Navigation and Support […]
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Enhancing public safety with fire service grants
Jun 03, 2024 Firefighters across Alberta play a critical role in the public safety of communities. Besides fighting fires, municipal firefighters provide first response to medical emergencies and other disasters, conduct search and rescue operations, and educate the public about fire safety and prevention. Investing in services that support municipalities in strengthening public safety is […]
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Safer futures for Indigenous women, girls and 2S+ people
May 13, 2024 Indigenous women, girls and 2S+ people experience higher rates of violence than other Albertans, which is why Alberta’s government is providing $4 million to address and prevent violence through Indigenous-led actions funded by the Community Support Fund. Indigenous women and 2S+ people helped identify the most promising projects to fund that will […]
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