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Alberta Party to energize the development of refining and petrochemical processing
Alberta Party Leader Stephen Mandel announced this morning how an Alberta Party government will take bold actions to energize the development of more refining and petrochemical processing in Alberta and generate greater value from Alberta’s oil and gas resources. This includes an investment in CanaPux, which could revolutionize the oil sands and help Albertans achieve better prices for those resources.
Alberta Party makes life easier for Albertans with digital identification
March 24, 2019 - Edmonton, AB - No more fumbling in your wallet to find your ID. An Alberta Party-led government will move to the 21st Century by introducing one provincial picture Identification Card for government services. This would replace the current jumble of plastic and paper identification for health care, drivers’ licenses, provincial ID and the Alberta WIN Card. The plan is to also launch a digital government identification app with a portal to allow Albertans more flexibility when presenting ID.
Alberta Party commits to ensuring better dental health for children
March 21, 2019 - Calgary, AB - Stephen Mandel announced how an Alberta Party government will support children’s dental health by adding coverage under the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan and requiring fluoridation of municipal drinking water.
Alberta Party announces Doubling number of Educational Assistants
March 21, 2019 - Edmonton, AB - Alberta Party Leader Stephen Mandel announced this morning that an Alberta Party government will double the number of educational assistants in Alberta’s K- 12 classrooms with a major boost in funding for inclusive education. This means more support in the classroom so every child can have an enhanced learning experience.
Alberta Party announces the most ambitious child care plan in the province’s history
March 20, 2019 -Edmonton, AB - Alberta Party Leader Stephen Mandel announced this morning how an Alberta Party government will pursue the most ambitious plan for early learning and child care in the history of Alberta. The Children First plan includes a major investment of direct financial support to lower and middle income families to cover the costs of licensed day care and out-of-school care programs, a caregiver tax credit, and the creation of more affordable, high-quality child care spaces throughout the province. This means more child care spaces and more opportunities for parents to enter the workforce.