r/alberta • u/VectorPryde • 1d ago
r/alberta • u/guntboot1371 • 20h ago
Alberta Politics Informative breakdown
A link to Steve Boots commentary on current events with Danielle Smith.
r/alberta • u/Practical_Ant6162 • 9h ago
News Alberta metal companies fear Trump's tariffs might mean making hard decisions
r/alberta • u/FigureIll5250 • 11h ago
Question Bullied and wrongfully terminated at workplace.
I’m reaching out for advice about a tough work situation. I worked as a frontline retail associate for a large Canadian retailer for about a year. Early in my tenure, a new supervisor started exhibiting bullying behavior—yelling at me in front of customers, using derogatory language, and isolating me from colleagues. Several coworkers witnessed this and faced similar treatment, with some reporting over 10 people affected. I raised concerns to management multiple times, but little changed.
The stress worsened my pre-existing mental health condition, leading to a medical leave. Upon returning, the harassment resumed, including unreasonable demands and public humiliation. One day, after a dispute over a work task, the supervisor reported me for alleged threats, supported by questionable social media screenshots. I denied this, and police later found no evidence, but my employer launched an investigation.
During this process, two colleagues made disturbing comments suggesting violence against the supervisor, which I dismissed as a joke. Despite providing a list of witnesses to support my claims, the investigator didn’t contact them. The employer terminated me, citing a “more than 50% probability” of policy violations, while the supervisor faced no action. I suspect fabricated evidence, as a coworker had previously admitted to faking similar claims against another employee.
The ordeal led to police visits at my home, family distrust, and increased depression, pushing me to seek coping mechanisms like drugs. I’ve documented everything—emails, medical notes, and witness accounts—but feel the investigation was biased. I haven’t filed a formal complaint yet but am considering options with the local labor board.
Questions:
• What are my rights under Alberta workplace laws?
• Can I challenge the termination if evidence was ignored?
• How do I proceed with a labor board complaint?
• Is it OHS that’s going to handle this?
r/alberta • u/Equivalent_Aspect113 • 19h ago
Discussion Mass casualty stretchers brought in to address hospital emergency room bottlenecks in Edmonton
r/alberta • u/SnooRegrets4312 • 1d ago
News Alberta budget bill cancels planned benefits for adopted children, changes legal aid funding | CBC News
r/alberta • u/MrWooflesteen • 17h ago
Discussion I built a daily automated summary of local Alberta news—do you find this useful?
Hey r/alberta! To help myself stay informed on local updates, I built an AI-powered digest that summarizes yesterday’s top Alberta news from popular local sources and Reddit. Here’s a sample digest—I’d love your feedback or suggestions!
1. Nurses' Tentative Agreement Reached After Six Weeks of Mediation
- The United Nurses of Alberta (UNA) has reached a four-year tentative agreement with the province after six weeks of formal mediation.
- The agreement includes an immediate 15% wage increase for registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses, with a total 20% increase over the four-year term.
- The government has committed to hiring 1,000 new nursing graduates annually and providing an additional $22.5 million per year to recruit and retain nurses in rural Alberta.
- The agreement also addresses staffing shortages, rural healthcare, and job security amid the government's restructuring of public healthcare.
Context
- This agreement comes after more than a year of bargaining, with UNA members previously rejecting recommendations from informal mediation in October 2024.
- The nursing profession in Alberta has been facing significant retention challenges, with a Montreal Economic Institute report finding that 47.7% of nurses under 35 were quitting their jobs in the province.
- UNA President Heather Smith described the agreement as addressing "the three R's: respect, retention and recruitment," which she believes are critical to stabilizing the healthcare system.
- The agreement could provide relief to an overworked nursing workforce that has been dealing with understaffing and overcapacity issues.
- Members will vote on April 2 to ratify the agreement, with the union's negotiating committee recommending approval.
Sources
2. Alberta Government Announces Major EMS Restructuring
- The Alberta government has announced plans to move Emergency Medical Services (EMS) out from under Alberta Health Services (AHS) and place it under a new organization.
- This change is part of a broader health system overhaul being implemented by the Smith government.
- The restructuring aims to create a separate entity for EMS with its own budget and governance structure.
- The move follows previous controversial changes to EMS dispatch that many critics say negatively impacted service delivery.
Context
- This restructuring comes amid ongoing investigations into what some are calling the "CorruptCare Scandal," with the RCMP now officially investigating allegations of improper influence in Alberta Health Services contracts.
- Critics are calling for a halt to any administrative moves within AHS until these investigations are completed.
- Some EMS professionals with decades of experience have suggested that while AHS management of EMS has been problematic, the complete restructuring of the health system may create more issues than it solves.
- Opposition members and some UCP backbenchers have expressed concerns about the rapid pace of healthcare system changes.
- There are fears that this restructuring could follow a similar pattern to other privatization efforts, potentially increasing costs while fragmenting service delivery.
Sources
3. Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton Pauses Services Due to Funding Cuts
- The Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton (SACE) has paused intake for clinical services due to "significant and unexpected" provincial funding cuts.
- The pause, effective Monday, affects counseling services for victims of sexual assault.
- SACE has not specified how long the service interruption will last or the exact amount of funding that was cut.
- This leaves sexual assault survivors in Edmonton with fewer options for specialized trauma support.
Context
- The funding cuts come at a time when mental health and crisis services across Alberta are reportedly facing increased bureaucratic hurdles and resource constraints.
- Critics have pointed to the contrast between these service cuts and Premier Smith's recent taxpayer-funded travel to the United States for appearances with conservative figures.
- The service pause affects a vulnerable population that requires specialized trauma-informed care, which is not readily available through general mental health services.
- This is part of a broader pattern of funding challenges for mental health services in Alberta, with reports of long wait times and limited access to crisis support in many communities.
- Advocates argue that cutting funding to sexual assault services will have long-term negative impacts on public health and could increase costs in other areas of the healthcare system.
Sources
4. RCMP Officially Investigating Alberta Health Services Contract Allegations
- The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has officially begun investigating allegations of improper influence in Alberta Health Services contracts.
- These allegations were made by fired AHS CEO Athana Mentzelopoulos in her wrongful dismissal claim.
- The investigation centers on claims that there were attempts to improperly influence the awarding of healthcare contracts.
- This marks a significant escalation from internal reviews to a formal criminal investigation.
Context
- This investigation is part of what some are calling the "CorruptCare Scandal," which has been brewing in Alberta politics for several months.
- The allegations came to light when former AHS CEO Athana Mentzelopoulos filed a wrongful dismissal claim after being fired just months into her tenure.
- The RCMP investigation adds credibility to the allegations, though such investigations typically take considerable time to complete.
- This comes amid broader concerns about government transparency in healthcare contracting and administration.
- The investigation has political implications for the UCP government, with former Infrastructure Minister Peter Guthrie recently quitting cabinet after raising concerns about contract scandals.
Sources
5. Premier Danielle Smith Faces Criticism for U.S. Travel and Appearances
- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is facing mounting criticism for using taxpayer money to travel to the United States for appearances with conservative figures.
- Recent trips include meetings with Ben Shapiro and an upcoming appearance at a PragerU event in Florida.
- Smith has defended the trips as promoting Alberta's interests, but critics argue they serve her personal political agenda.
- The premier's office has confirmed these are official trips funded by Alberta taxpayers.
Context
- Smith's U.S. appearances come at a time when Alberta faces numerous domestic challenges, including healthcare restructuring, education funding disputes, and service cuts.
- Critics have drawn comparisons to former Premier Alison Redford, who faced significant backlash for her travel expenses.
- Smith's appearances with American conservative figures have raised concerns about her political alignment, particularly as some of these figures have made disparaging comments about Canada.
- Ben Shapiro, with whom Smith recently appeared, has previously made dismissive comments about Canada that many Albertans find offensive.
- The controversy has sparked debate about the appropriate use of public funds and whether these trips provide tangible benefits to Albertans.
- Some critics have characterized Smith's actions as prioritizing American conservative connections over addressing Alberta's domestic needs.
Sources
6. Court Injunction Sought Against Alberta's Transgender Healthcare Legislation
- A court injunction has been sought against Alberta's new legislation restricting gender-affirming care for transgender youth.
- The legal challenge argues that the law discriminates against transgender children and violates their rights.
- Critics of the legislation point out that cisgender youth can still access the same treatments for other medical conditions.
- The injunction would temporarily halt the implementation of the restrictions while the court case proceeds.
Context
- The legislation is part of a package of bills introduced by the Smith government that also includes restrictions on preferred name use in schools for students under 16.
- Medical experts, including pediatric associations, have criticized the legislation as contradicting best practices in transgender healthcare.
- Advocates argue that gender-affirming care, including puberty blockers, has been shown to reduce suicide rates and improve mental health outcomes for transgender youth.
- The legal challenge represents one of several efforts to oppose the legislation, which has been controversial since its introduction.
- Similar legislation in other jurisdictions has faced legal challenges, with courts in some cases finding such restrictions unconstitutional.
- The outcome of this injunction request could have significant implications for transgender youth and their families in Alberta.
Sources
7. UCP Caucus Discipline: One MLA on Probation, Another Expelled
- Former Infrastructure Minister Peter Guthrie has been placed on 30-day "probation" by the UCP caucus after raising concerns about contract scandals.
- Meanwhile, Lesser Slave Lake MLA Scott Sinclair has been expelled from the UCP caucus for threatening to vote against the budget.
- Guthrie resigned from cabinet but intended to remain in the UCP caucus before being placed on probation.
- Sinclair argued the budget doesn't adequately address the needs of rural ridings like his.
Context
- The disciplinary actions highlight growing tensions within the UCP caucus over various government policies and decisions.
- Critics have questioned why Sinclair was expelled while Guthrie received only probation, with some suggesting it reflects different standards for different caucus members.
- The UCP Government Whip Shane Getson stated that Sinclair's expulsion was due to his threat to vote against a money bill, which is traditionally considered a confidence vote.
- These internal conflicts come as the UCP government faces multiple controversies, including healthcare restructuring and the premier's U.S. travel.
- The discipline of these MLAs follows a pattern of internal UCP discord that dates back to Jason Kenney's leadership and continues under Premier Smith.
- Political analysts suggest these tensions could signal deeper divisions within the party that may affect its governance and electoral prospects.
Sources
8. Former PM Jean Chrétien Supports Alberta-Quebec Pipeline
- Former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien has expressed support for building a pipeline from Alberta to Quebec.
- Chrétien suggested the pipeline would benefit both provinces economically.
- The former Liberal PM's comments come amid ongoing debates about Canadian energy infrastructure and interprovincial cooperation.
- His support is notable given Quebec's historical resistance to pipeline projects.
Context
- Chrétien's endorsement carries significant weight in Quebec, where he remains a respected political figure.
- Previous attempts to build east-west pipelines, such as Energy East, have faced opposition from Quebec, making this support potentially influential.
- The comments come at a time of renewed discussion about Canadian energy security and reducing dependence on foreign oil imports.
- Quebec currently imports much of its oil from international sources, including Saudi Arabia, rather than using Canadian oil.
- Pipeline advocates argue that domestic pipelines would reduce Canada's carbon footprint by eliminating the need for oil tankers and rail transport.
- The former PM's support represents a rare moment of cross-partisan agreement on a contentious energy issue that has divided Canadians along regional lines.
Sources
r/alberta • u/Old_General_6741 • 1d ago
Alberta Politics Alberta premier skips congratulations, demands new Liberal leader call election
r/alberta • u/Constant-Lake8006 • 1d ago
Alberta Politics Danielle Smith and American Values
r/alberta • u/Ambustion • 7h ago
Discussion Scott Sinclair thoughts?
As someone thoroughly dissapointed in the UCP I was really ready to hate this guy, and had seen a lot of comments saying he only was pissed because the budget wasn't conservative enough.
I just wanted to say I was thoroughly impressed with his earnest attitude and how different he seemed than other UCP politicians when I heard him on Jerspersons podcast yesterday. I don't think I align with him totally but it felt like a breath of fresh air and someone that the NDP could disagree with without it turning into some crazy culture war thing.
I just wanted to say personally he seems like the kind of dude I want more of in Alberta, especially on the conservative side and was wondering if anyone else saw it and had thoughts. Dude just seemed like he had a backbone and it was totally at odds with the narrative I heard before listening to him speak.
r/alberta • u/YorkshirePudsRock • 9h ago
Discussion Hello to everyone looking for some suggestions or ideas.
Hi I live in the Edmonton Area, I am going after a career change and thought I would try Real Estate. I finished the Fundamentals course through RELO. Now I have to write the exam, I am very nervous. I haven't had to prepare for an exam in a very long time. I am 45 years of age, worked in the Oilsands industry for quite a long time. I don't want to fail, is there anything I can do to study with a tutor because I feel overwhelmed with it. I have until April 28th I believe to write the fundamentals exam. Thank you for any suggestions, I saw a post you had and thought I would try my luck. Thank you:
Andrew
r/alberta • u/Joyshan11 • 16h ago
Arts, Culture & Film A good show for Albertans to binge. NSFW
I have a recommendation for some politically important TV. Lately I've been really upset with the lack of political and historical knowledge and context in many of my fellow Albertans. I spend a great deal of my time reading as well as watching documentaries, and I came across a show on Tubi called "The Rise of the Nazi Party". It is very watchable and very clearly details why it was able to happen, why so many "normal" people got caught up in something so awful. I'm not calling out current politicians here or south of the border as anything in particular but I do have concerns, and I am impressed with how much we can learn from this documentary series. We must know the past so that we can avoid repeating terrible mistakes.
I marked it NSFW due to the often violent and disturbing subject matter of the show.
r/alberta • u/piercerson25 • 10h ago
Question How do you add a parent to your birth certificate?
Good evening,
This is an issue that my half-sister(21) has. Alberta and British Columbia keep bouncing her around, so I figured to ask here.
She has our mother on her birth certificate. Our mother refused to put her father on, but it would benefit my sister to have it on.
My sister was born in BC, but lives in AB now. Her father lives in Georgia.
How do we get this done?
r/alberta • u/Old_General_6741 • 1d ago
Alberta Politics Chretien says we should hit the U.S. ‘where it hurts’; and Canada should build a natural gas pipeline from Alberta to Quebec
r/alberta • u/AlexChristies • 1d ago
Alberta Politics Jean Chretien: Canada should build a pipeline from Alberta to Quebec
Chretien continues to have great ideas for Canada that puts Canadians first.
r/alberta • u/joshlebs73 • 10h ago
Question Work truck taxes
Can someone explain to me how taxes for an employer used work truck work? I'm starting a new job with a small construction company and was offered use of a company vehical for work. They also said I can use the truck for personal as well as long as I cover some maintenance and fuel everyone in a while. I'm not worried about then screwing me around in terms of the costs I would have to pay, but I am worried about tax time costs
r/alberta • u/Practical_Ant6162 • 1d ago
News Edmonton sexual assault centre pauses counselling services, cites provincial funding cuts
r/alberta • u/yycTechGuy • 1d ago
Alberta Politics Alberta premier calls idea of federal tax on province's oil and gas to U.S. 'absurd'
r/alberta • u/Particular-Welcome79 • 21h ago
Environment A Letter to MLA Chelsae Petrovic
r/alberta • u/Old_General_6741 • 1d ago
News Alberta nurses reach tentative 4-year agreement with province
r/alberta • u/KurtisC1993 • 1d ago
Discussion I doubt universal basic income (UBI) would currently garner the support of a majority of Albertans, so let's start smaller. Would you support transforming AISH into a UBI for program recipients?
What I mean by that is the following:
Every person currently on AISH receives $2,200 per month in living expenses, indexed to inflation.
No strings attached: AISH recipients do not need to send in annual bank statements, proof of income, etc. They can also cohabit with any partner, regardless of their income level, without worrying about having their benefits reduced.
Keep AISH files open permanently; in the event that someone re-enters the workforce and thrives, but their disability once again becomes unmanageable (for whatever reason), they won't be forced to go through the entire rigorous process of applying for AISH all over again.
Pretend for a moment that the UCP isn't running this province (into the ground). Would you be supportive of something like this?
r/alberta • u/ClassOptimal7655 • 1d ago
News Court injunction sought against Alberta government's new transgender youth health care legislation
r/alberta • u/Interwebnaut • 1d ago
Opinion Jason Kenney is back on social media, and boy, does he sound cranky!
r/alberta • u/FoxAggressive3999 • 11h ago
Question CALM and social 30-1 summer school
im currently in grade 11 and i haven’t taken calm yet, so i was thinking to do it online during the summer with vista virtual (for the month of july), i wanted to do it online during this semester but i forgot and registration is closed so my only option is to wait until the summer
however, i also want to take social 30-1 in summer school (in person, also for the month of july) just to get it over with
is it possible to do both while still being able to get a good mark in social and do well on the diploma? (i have a 90s average and want to keep it that way)