Petrochemical program gains momentum
By approving the first project grant through the Alberta Petrochemicals Incentive Program (APIP), Alberta’s government is capitalizing on a multibillion-dollar opportunity in this emerging sector.
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Inter Pipeline’s approximately $4-billion propane-to-polypropylene plastic facility, located in the Industrial Heartland just north of Edmonton, is the first of its kind in North America, adding more value to a fast-growing part of Alberta’s economy. Through APIP, the company will receive a $408-million grant – spread out over three years – once the project becomes operational. The facility is under construction and will have employed 16,000 Albertans directly and indirectly during its construction in full-time jobs, and will employ over 300 Albertans permanently.
New funding will strengthen elder abuse prevention and intervention across the province.
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Alberta’s government is providing $750,000 over two years to the Alberta Elder Abuse Awareness Council, to provide one-time funding to the province’s 31 eligible coordinated community responses (CCRs) to elder abuse. CCRs are multidisciplinary partnerships that can include a range of partners such as local governments, non-profit organizations, businesses, health service providers and police services.
The funding will be used to increase supports for seniors affected by elder abuse, explore a consistent approach to data collection and enhance the skills of responders.
Community physicians will soon administer vaccines | L’administration des vaccins bientôt assurée par les médecins communautaires
Community physicians will soon begin administering the COVID-19 vaccine, helping more Albertans get their dose as soon as possible.
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Alberta Health has been working with the Alberta Medical Association (AMA) to incorporate community physicians into the vaccine distribution plan as vaccine supply increases.
This has resulted in more than 500 expressions of interest from Alberta physicians and stand-alone clinics. Combined, 185 physician clinics containing 1,100 physicians will create additional capacity for an estimated 14,000 daily doses, as supply allows. Some physicians are already assisting Alberta Health Services (AHS) with vaccine administration.
Bill 57, the Metis Settlements Amendment Act, would modernize the Metis Settlements Act to increase community sustainability and fiscal autonomy for the eight Metis Settlements in Alberta.
Adapting meetings for a digital world
COVID-19 has highlighted the need for more flexibility in business operations and Alberta’s government is making that flexibility possible.
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If passed, the
Service Alberta Statutes (Virtual Meetings) Amendment Act will change five pieces of legislation to allow organizations the option of conducting meetings and votes electronically, instead of in person.
“Even before the pandemic, Albertans conducted many business transactions online and that activity has increased even more over the past year. Technology enables us to operate online safely and securely, and that extends to business meetings and voting. These changes will bring more operations into the digital age.”