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Government House Leader Jason Nixon has called Alberta MLAs back to the legislature to debate important legislation related to the COVID-19 pandemic, support for Albertans, and the province’s economic future. “Our government understands that this is a challenging period of uncertainty for many Albertans. We want to assure people we are working quickly to ensure…

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement to mark the second anniversary of the Humboldt Broncos hockey team bus crash: “Two years ago, on a rural highway in Saskatchewan, 16 people were killed and 13 injured when a truck collided with the bus carrying the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team. “So many of us in…

The Government of Alberta has spent almost $10 billion on a comprehensive response to protect the safety, security and economic interests of Albertans amidst the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. A number of actions have been taken over the past week to contain the outbreak and provide Albertans with the services they need. Provincial response to COVID-19…

This document provides guidance on cleaning and disinfecting of public settings, including schools, universities, public libraries, museums, public transit, communal residences and workplaces. (Download PDF) What you should know Surfaces frequently touched with hands are most likely to be contaminated. These include doorknobs, handrails, elevator buttons, light switches, cabinet handles, faucet handles, tables, countertops and…

April 5 at 6pm Three Albertans have died since the last report, bringing the total in the province to 23 deaths. In addition, 69 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported, bringing the total number of cases in Alberta to 1,250. Latest updates A total of 919 cases are laboratory confirmed, and 331 are probable…

Ottawa, March 31, 2020 – Canadian businesses and manufacturers are stepping up to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. The Government of Canada is working with these companies to ensure our health care workers have the tools they need to care for Canadians across the country. The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced progress under Canada’s Plan…

On March 30, 2020, more than 80 religious leaders from across Canada issued a common message to all who call Canada home, expressing the need for hope, gratitude and solidarity in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This ecumenical and interfaith message is a response by religious leaders from across Canada which was initiated by the Canadian Conference…

Canadian Energy Centre Representatives from the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo and the oil sands industry are confident in the measures being taken to keep the community safe. “Our response to COVID-19 has been steady and consistent. We were beginning to prepare for this possibility in January … We’ve been expecting the presence of COVID-19…

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, March 26, 2020 /CNW/ — In response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Toy Company ORB™ is converting its production capabilities, launching a new line of Cyber Clean™ Anti-Bacterial and Hand Sanitizing products. The ORB Factory™, parent company of ORB™ Toys, announces a new line of disinfecting cleaning products for all aspects of everyday living. The line, Cyber…

The Canadian Energy Centre (CEC) is reducing its current operating budget by 90 per cent to reflect needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. The overwhelming majority of the CEC’s budget was intended for paid advertising campaigns that cannot proceed during the COVD-19 pandemic. As a result, the CEC has reduced its current spending to subsistence operations…

Feeling stress, anxiety and depression due to the COVID-19 crisis? We can help. The Mental Health Foundation, in partnership with Calgary Health Trust, the University Hospital Foundation, the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation, Alberta Cancer Foundation and the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation, is supporting a new Alberta Health Services program Text4Hope – a free service providing…

TORONTO, March 27, 2020 /CNW/ – Data scientists at Vox Pop Labs, in partnership with public health researchers at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto and public strategy firm MASS LBP, have launched the COVID-19 Monitor — a rolling public opinion study that will survey approximately 2,500 Canadians every 72 hours throughout the duration of the public health emergency. “This study is an effort to make a…