Alberta is proud to declare February 1–7 as National Catholic Health Care Week, a time to recognize compassionate organizations like Covenant Health that provide care across Alberta. Covenant Health continues to set a high standard in delivering innovative, patient‑centred

2025 was an outstanding year for physician growth in Alberta, with nearly 800 new doctors added across the province. Alberta now has a record‑high 13,008 physicians registered in‑province: a 6.5% increase that far outpaces population growth. With gains in every health zone and

I was pleased to attend Regional Advisory Council 10’s meeting in Red Deer yesterday, where we had a strong, practical discussion about health care priorities in Central Alberta. These conversations matter because the best solutions come from the people who live and work in

Yesterday, I was happy to join our Parliamentary Secretary for Health Workforce Engagement, MLA Petrovic, at MacEwan University to tour the nursing and health care simulation labs and see firsthand how this technology is helping prepare the next generation of health

We’re investing $2 million, matched by the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation, to plan an expanded inpatient tower and a new research centre. The Alberta Children’s Hospital expansion will add 40 acute care beds, 10 mental health beds, and a Centre for Research & Innovative

Today, our cabinet met with the Chiefs of the G4 Stoney Nakoda–Tsuut’ina Tribal Council to talk about how we keep building a stronger future together. Our discussion focused on very practical things that matter to families: safer communities, better roads and schools, more

Great news for Albertans: a new online health system dashboard is making it easier than ever to see how our health care system is performing. For the first time, people can clearly view surgical wait times, surgery volumes, and how care compares across hospitals province-wide.

I am deeply disappointed by what is heard in this recording. Teachers have a duty to remain professional and politically neutral in the classroom. Students are there to learn math, language, science and critical thinking based on the approved curriculum, not to be subjected to

An independent report shows the Calgary water main disaster was years in the making. Who was mayor then? Take a wild guess. Naheed Nenshi, now leader of the Alberta NDP. Eleven years in office. Zero accountability. Endless excuses.

Good news for Lloydminster residents: a new pilot project is allowing select Saskatchewan-based providers to access Alberta Netcare for Alberta patients, which helps reduce delays and duplicate tests caused by split health records. In a new era of healthcare, we’re implementing

Primary Care Alberta is taking a big step toward eliminating cervical cancer across the province and supporting women’s health. We are moving to HPV screening as the new standard for cervical cancer prevention. This change starts with Albertans aged 50 to 69 and will expand to

I’ve been actively engaging with Federal Minister @CornwallHeath MacDonald and hearing directly from producers about the proposed amendments to livestock traceability regulations. From those constructive and ongoing discussions, concerns have been heard loud and clear. The

This article is right: Albertans deserve better, and our health care system must continue to evolve to meet their needs. That's why our province is moving toward a European-style health care model that prioritizes early detection and prevention, making it easier for Albertans to

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

Last week I signed a memorandum of understanding with the Alberta Dental Association. This agreement outlines our commitment to work together to collaborate on our ‘Made in Alberta Dental Program’ and enhance our Preventative Oral Hygiene in Schools program. On January 1st,

As Alberta enters a busy respiratory virus season, we encourage everyone to follow preventative health best practices: stay up to date on immunizations, stay home when sick, and choose the right care option for your needs. Not every flu case requires a trip to the emergency

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:

Today, I am joined by Jason Nixon, Minister of Assisted Living and Social Services, and Matt Jones, Minister of Hospital and Surgical Health Services. Together, we will outline the next steps to strengthen and improve Alberta’s assisted living sector.