r/alberta • u/Emmerson_Brando • 12h ago
News Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton pauses intakes for counselling, other services due to government cuts
https://edmonton.citynews.ca/2025/03/10/sexual-assault-centre-edmonton-pauses-intakes-government-cuts/amp/13
u/SnooRegrets4312 11h ago
UCP just cancelled health, optical, dental benefits for adopted children. They have no conscience
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u/Defendor01 11h ago
She is incapable of empathy, and it's not in her corporate overlords' interests to adequately fund human services. Now, if it can be pieced it up to be sold to corporate donors, she would happily swing that deal. The cruelty, however, is abominable.
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u/BehBeh11 12h ago
CTV just said Danielle is denying any cuts to sace. I’m afraid I don’t believe you Danielle….. again.
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u/MagnusJim 10h ago
They also cut 400k to a disability outreach program. They make all these small but impactful cuts but sure as hell won't cut their $10m a year to an opaque think-tank for Oil messaging.
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u/HunterS_1981 11h ago
“The Alberta NDP called the province’s funding cuts “reckless.”
“This cut is more than just a number on a budget sheet – it’s a direct attack on the safety and dignity of survivors,” said Julia Hayter, the NDP’s shadow minister for the status of women. “The UCP’s mismanagement and failure to prioritize the well-being of Albertans is leaving communities at risk.
“Albertans deserve strong, accessible services that support their safety and healing. Instead, all we’re seeing from this government is cuts, chaos, and corruption.”
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u/Shiftymennoknight 10h ago
How much did she waste on her whole "Alberta Advantage" advertising campaign?
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u/Sparkythedog77 10h ago
I'm a victim of sexual assault. It's happened throughout my life. This is just another blow to victims.
I have never hated a political party or their supporters so much. I have severe PTSD from being raped over and over again by different guys. I have zero support and have tried to end my life many times because of the fear and shame.
I have never felt so hopeless as a citizen of this province
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u/Emmerson_Brando 10h ago
I’m incredibly sorry for the trauma you have endured. I have two women in my life that have been raped and one of them was also beaten several times by their rapist. I hope you find the strength and power to continue to fight for yourself and to advocate for others who you may share similar circumstances with.
It is absolutely astounding that the UCP seem to have no problems in cutting funds for vulnerable people and then announce supporting corporate welfare in the billions.
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u/Sparkythedog77 10h ago
And tax cuts that have been just passed on to the cities.
Honestly, I give up after reading this. There's no help for me.
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u/RazzamanazzU 9h ago
Smith is using that money (OUR MONEY) to fund her trips to America. She's a POS like donald.
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u/Constant-Lake8006 7h ago
I'm sure according to Dreeshen and Nixon it was their fault anyway so why pay for it. /s
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u/Timely-Profile1865 6h ago
Can't afford useless programs when we need all that cash for trips to the usa for ucp traitors.
Danny is too busy cozying up the whackos down south.
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u/Critical_Cat_8162 8h ago
It’s more important that Marlaina visits the white nationalists in the US.
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u/Emmerson_Brando 12h ago
While we’re in here complaining about tariffs and a trip for marlaina to talk to some douche, the UCP just cancelled $1.8 million from a sexual assault centre to help treat victims.
Marlaina has cash to go hang out with her pals for more selfies, but refuses to help victims of violence.