Recent events surrounding Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro emphasize the importance that we expedite the development of pipelines to diversify our oil export markets, including a new Indigenous co-owned bitumen pipeline to BC’s northwest coast to reach Asian markets.

Jan. 5, 8:30 a.m. Update Here is the latest update on the critical water main break along 16 Ave. N.W.: 🚨 On Jan. 4, our water use reached 510 ML which is 25 ML higher than what our treatment plants can provide each day while repairs are made.

Join us for the official swearing in of Alberta’s newest cabinet minister, officiated by our Lieutenant Governor Salma Lakhani.

Congratulations to the two Alberta families welcoming their New Year baby boys, born today at 12:03 a.m. today at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital in Edmonton and South Health Campus in Calgary. We extend our best wishes to the families and our sincere thanks to the health care

The City of Calgary is responding to a water main break and localized flooding in the Bowness area. Residents and those impacted should continue to monitor @JeromyYYC and @CityofCalgary social media and for the latest traffic updates see:

The Acute Care Action Plan includes more capacity and surgeries for the Edmonton area. Planning for 700 new hospital spaces at the Grey Nuns and Misericorida Hospitals is underway and funding for thousands of additional surgeries is being deployed.

I'm pleased to share that surgical providers in the Edmonton area now have the opportunity to perform Hip, Knee, and Shoulder Surgeries at the same rates as Alberta Surgical Group. Learn more here:

Deepest condolences to the family and friends of the 44-year-old husband and father who passed away at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital earlier this week. I have directed Acute Care Alberta (ACA) to jointly review the circumstances and potential contributing factors of this

https://t.co/SvNXX0t6Oh Today our government, and health care officials provided an update on the respiratory virus season, and the pressures facing our hospitals. As with previous respiratory virus seasons, hospitals and emergency departments across the province are seeing

It was a pleasure meeting today with the @Albertadoctors President, Dr. @Bjwrz, and Medical Director, Dr. Jaco Hoffman. Their advocacy plays a vital role in strengthening a responsive health care system that supports physicians and delivers high-quality care for Albertans.

With record growth in the physician workforce, Alberta is improving access to timely, high-quality care. More doctors on the front lines mean reduced wait times, more surgeries, and better outcomes for patients.

The new Assisted Living Framework will ensure Albertans with non-acute needs receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time, while freeing up hospital capacity for patients who require acute care. This framework is backed by the largest continuing care expansion

As Jewish families in Alberta mark Hanukkah today, our hearts are heavy following the tragic and hateful events on Bondi Beach in Australia and the continued rise of antisemitism around the world. No one should ever face hatred or violence because of their faith. We stand with

Alberta’s Acute Care Action Plan is making immediate investments to support and stabilize the health care system and sets six priorities for a health care system that works for Albertans now and into the future. To learn more, please watch the video below:

Big news! More than 28,000 new jobs were created in Alberta last month, that’s more than half of all new jobs in the country. Read the full story from @ChrisVarcoe: https://t.co/b8FVRMV3sh

It was a pleasure meeting with the @iiho_news today. The Institute plays an important role in advancing evidence-based strategies that improve patient care and outcomes across Alberta.

Last month, the Ministry of Hospital and Surgical Health Services issued a Request for Information for Chartered Surgical Facilities. This process will help to inform the expansion of surgical programming across Alberta with the aim to reduce surgical wait times and expand

Great to join Premier @ABDanielleSmith for a tour of ZerOne Athleticare in Edmonton today. ZerOne Athleticare is using innovative training, rehabilitation, and performance technologies to address acute, non-surgical injuries in community settings.

Great to be at the UCP AGM this evening with Premier @ABDanielleSmith and my colleagues as we discussed the key issues facing Albertans. Thank you to the thousands of UCP members who showed up despite the weather!