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Welcome to the 2019 AUMA Convention & AMSC Trade Show STRONG COMMUNITIES BUILD ALBERTA Delegates attend an education session STRONG COMMUNITIES BUILD ALBERTA Address from the Premier Start time: 10 a.m. STRONG COMMUNITIES BUILD ALBERTA Sound bytes from the Ministers ” Hon. Travis Toews, President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance “Homelessness is an important priority reflected in budget, but our real priority economically is to create that right business environment to ensure that municipalities have revenues to down the road.” STRONG COMMUNITIES BUILD ALBERTA Today’s Keynote Speaker: Jen Grant 11:15 a.m. STRONG COMMUNITIES BUILD ALBERTA Sound bytes from the Ministers ” Hon. Tanya Fir, Minister of Economic Development, Trade and Tourism "Rural areas are the heartbeat of this province." STRONG COMMUNITIES BUILD ALBERTA “Minister Jason Nixon just got a big round of applause for a commitment to advance the recycling portfolio in Alberta. We can learn from successes and mistakes in programs across the country and make a made-in-Alberta EPR solution.” – Cathy Heron, Mayor of St. Albert and AUMA Vice-President, Director of Cities up to 500,000. You can access the: Daily Schedule Maps 2019 Resolutions Exhibitor Information And more on the Convention App or your Convention Guide! STRONG COMMUNITIES BUILD ALBERTA Voting begins on 2019 Resolutions STRONG COMMUNITIES BUILD ALBERTA "I'm advocating for securing FCSS funding for Alberta communities." - Jacquie Hansen, Councillor, City of St. Albert Sound bytes from the Ministers ” Hon. Rajan Sawhney, Minister of Community and Social Services “I acknowledge your questions and worries about FCSS. Our government is committed to helping the most vulnerable in societies. That dialogue will always be open.” STRONG COMMUNITIES BUILD ALBERTA 2019 Resolutions Discussion 2018 AUMA Convention and voting this morning STRONG COMMUNITIES BUILD ALBERTA Find a complete listing of 2019 Resolutions in your Convention Guide & on the App 2018 AUMA Convention STRONG COMMUNITIES BUILD ALBERTA “Really interesting to hear from Alberta municipalities on their top issues as they ask questions of a panel of provincial Ministers. There can be zero doubt that local governments are closest to the daily lives of Canadians - it’s real, and it’s important.” – Carole Saab, Executive Director at FCM Looking for wifi? Network: AUMA Password: Convention STRONG COMMUNITIES BUILD ALBERTA Dialogue Session with Provincial Ministers STRONG COMMUNITIES BUILD ALBERTA Sound bytes from the Ministers ” Hon. Kaycee Madu, Minister of Municipal Affairs “I was honoured to address more than 1,100 of our government’s municipal partners today and participate in the dialogue session with my cabinet colleagues after. Thank you all for the warm reception. We have a lot of work to do, but we are up to the challenge.” STRONG COMMUNITIES BUILD ALBERTA Speakers panel at a morning education sessions STRONG COMMUNITIES BUILD ALBERTA Sound bytes from the Ministers ” Hon. Kaycee Madu, Minister of Municipal Affairs “We all need to share in the recovery before we can share in the prosperity that lies ahead." STRONG COMMUNITIES BUILD ALBERTA AUMA Board Elections Check your Convention App for a list of nominations & acclamations 2018 AUMA Convention STRONG COMMUNITIES BUILD ALBERTA "AUMA, thanks for the opportunity to ask questions of our Ministers [at Convention]. I was happy with the response on Section 11 (Caribou) from Jason Nixon." - Dewly Nelson, Councillor, Town of Hinton Looking for wifi? Network: AUMA Password: Convention STRONG COMMUNITIES BUILD ALBERTA.

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The Honourable Jason Kenney Premier of Alberta 307 Legislature Building Edmonton, AB, T5K 2B6

The Honourable Jason Kenney Premier of Alberta 307 Legislature Building Edmonton, AB, T5K 2B6 March 19, 2020 Dear Premier, Re: Action Needed Now in Support of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities and Their Families We very much appreciate the recent and necessary actions you and your government have taken with respect to Albertans in general and services and supports for those with specific vulnerabilities, such seniors and women and children who rely on shelters for safety. We support the Alberta Nonprofit Network (ABNN) in its reQuest to have the government offer a broader array of assistance to non-profit supports and services. In this light we want to ensure the voices of families of children and adult sons and daughters with developmental disabilities, persons with developmental disabilities themselves and those who support them, is not lost. The very vast majority of children and adults with developmental disabilities will only remain safe if they have personal supports in their lives. For as many as possible, this principally will come from families, but unsupported, families will still be at risk. And there are thousands who do not have family in their lives and require the support provided by agencies. Many individuals with developmental disabilities will not understand their degree of vulnerability, particularly as this population has a higher incidence of health challenges. They will not be able take the necessary precautions on their own and some cannot communicate readily or independently when they are not feeling well and potentially symptomatic. Yet others have parents who fall within vulnerable categories themselves and are thus limited in providing for their sons and daughters safety without risKing their own lives.
REPORT on the Agenda 6 Consultations / Lobbyist Update 7

JANUARY 18, 2019// VOL.3 ISSUE 2 THE INSIDE THIS ISSUE: News Briefs 2 Who’s Doing Business With Government? 2 2019 Election Candidate Update 3-6 REPORT On the Agenda 6 Consultations / Lobbyist Update 7 THE CLOCK IS SET The Spring Sitting of the Legislature is scheduled to begin March 18th, with a Speech from the Throne. Whether the house will sit beyond that date – and if so, for scheduled for the weekend of February 15 - 17 in Edmonton. how long – or even arrive at that date before an election is Expect both parties to approach the end of February with called remains a matter of much debate. some strong economic messaging, ahead of the government’s According to the newly released legislative calendar, a scheduled third-quarter fiscal update. It’s expected to be less 12-week session would run until the first week of June and rosy than the last. It’s possible the NDP could look to release include three constituency breaks. This will of course be that information sooner than later – ahead of the Family Day interrupted by an election, which must occur between May 1 long weekend perhaps – in the hope that it gets lost by the and March 31. torrent of economic and political news coming at month’s end. Those making election projections have much to consider. If judging by precedent alone, this coming session marks a This includes the National Energy Board’s February 22 later start than normal for the NDP. With the exception of TMX review deadline, key federal by-elections that will its inaugural Throne Speech in June 2015 following their impact the federal election, and the provincial government’s historic election, government has delivered the speech in handling of expressions of interests for oil refinery projects – and around the onset of March, rather than the middle – and the deadline for which is February 8.
The Honourable Jason Kenney Premier of Alberta Office of the Premier 307 Legislature Building 10800 - 97 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2B6

The Honourable Jason Kenney Premier of Alberta Office of the Premier 307 Legislature Building 10800 - 97 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2B6 Dear Premier Kenney, Alberta’s nonprofit and charitable sector is prepared to support the Government of Alberta in this time of crisis to ensure support for communities and individuals. We are a vital aspect of the wider support system and, in many cases, we are at the front-line of caring for this province’s most vulnerable. To ensure continued delivery of essential services in this time of need, the Alberta Nonprofit Network (ABNN)—advocating on behalf of Alberta’s nonprofit and charitable organizations— urges the Government of Alberta to ensure additional funding is available to front-line organizations and provide assurance and flexibility regarding ongoing funding agreements. We are eager to establish clear lines of communication with the Government of Alberta and continue discussions on the impacts of COVID-19 on service delivery and the expectations of the sector. We were pleased to see the province provide emergency funding of $60 million to support select COVID-19-related social services. It was a clear confirmation of the critical role civil society organizations will play in managing this pandemic. However, it is crucial to recognize that many other front-line nonprofits will see increased demand for their services, including care facilities, food banks, and mental health organizations. Beyond front-line COVID-19-related services, many more organizations are considering the short- and long-term impacts of COVID-19 on operations. Now that organizations have taken the necessary precautions to protect staff and stakeholders from the spread of the virus, their attention has turned to the impacts that social isolation measures will have on operations, staffing, service delivery, and funding, including lost casino and event revenue.
AB Today – Daily Report October 15, 2020

AB Today – Daily Report October 15, 2020 Quotation of the day “There will be tough decisions in the short term so we can sustain services into the future.” Finance Minister Travis Toews indicates cuts are coming in the 2021 budget. Today in AB Written by Catherine Griwkowsky On the schedule The house will reconvene Tuesday, October 20, for the fall session. In the legislature Justice Minister Kaycee Madu met with the Métis Settlements General Council in the legislature on Tuesday to discuss policing as part of the government’s ongoing review. Next spring’s budget will include cuts, finance minister teases Finance Minister Travis Toews warned “tough decisions” are ahead as he invited public feedback ahead of budget 2021. To reduce spending, the finance minister said he is looking at creating “efficiencies” in the public sector. “It’s clear the status quo is not sustainable, but this is also a great opportunity to reset our course, not only for the next fiscal plan, but for future generations of Albertans,” Toews told reporters. “There will be tough decisions in the short term so we can sustain services into the future.” While the UCP ran on a promise of balanced budgets, the pandemic — and ensuing oil price collapse and economic challenges — has thrown those plans for a loop. “The four-year fiscal plan we introduced with Budget 2019 was working,” Toews said. “Since that time, Alberta has been hit by a very serious triple black swan event.” The deficit is on track to hit a record high of $24.2 billion in 2020-21, with debt forecast to hit $99.6 billion by March 31, 2021.
Inspiring Service, Growing Value May 27, 2021 Premier Jason Kenney Government of Alberta 10800 97 Ave Edmonton, Alberta Dear Pr

May 27, 2021 Premier Jason Kenney Government of Alberta 10800 97 Ave Edmonton, Alberta Dear Premier: Re: Open for Summer Plan On behalf of more than 700 Alberta Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) members, I would like to thank you and your government for your continued support for hotels, restaurants, and the hospitality industry. Your announcement of the extension of the Tourism Levy abatement to June 30, 2021, and the Open for Summer plan, which clearly defines a path to recovery, have provided much needed hope to hoteliers who are focussed on getting back to business this summer. In support of the Open for Summer Plan, the AHLA is encouraging hotels to: 1. Talk to their staff about the importance of getting vaccinated, and supporting them to do this in any way they can. This may include one on one conversations to provide accurate information and address vaccine hesitancy, or helping with transportation or child care arrangements. 2. Assure the health & safety of employees and guests alike to build consumer confidence when it is time to travel safely once again. To this end, we have developed the AHLA Safe Accommodation Promise (ASAP). In under five months, over 25,000 hotel rooms have achieved the ASAP designation, including some of Alberta’s largest and most iconic properties. 3. Apply for the provincial Small and Medium Enterprise Relaunch Grant. 4. Apply for the Alberta Jobs Now program when they are able to hire again. Our members look forward to welcoming business and leisure travelers and events once again. We thank your government for the measures it has taken to protect public health and restart Alberta’s struggling tourism economy.
November 24, 2020 Honourable Travis Toews President of Treasury

November 24, 2020 Honourable Travis Toews President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance 208 Legislature Building Edmonton, AB T5K 2B6 Dear Minister Toews: As you prepare the 2021 provincial budget, AUMA would like to take the opportunity to provide the perspective of our member municipalities. We acknowledge Alberta’s government is facing difficult choices while you work through significant unknown elements related to the COVID-19 pandemic, oil price shock and the global economic recession. While you take measures to re-establish a sustainable fiscal trajectory for the province, we ask that you consider these principles in your decision-making process. The choices you make in Budget 2021 and the corresponding three-year fiscal plan will have a long-term impact on Albertans, who live and work in our communities. Below are three AUMA principle-based requests for your consideration. 1. Stable and predictable long-term funding COVID-19 is putting extra pressure on existing weaknesses in the municipal financial model. In the short term, we have sought immediate, coordinated support from provincial and federal governments, in the form of capital stimulus and emergency operational funding. We are thankful Alberta’s government responded to these needs. The support provided in Alberta’s Economic Recovery plan, including operational funding support provided through the Municipal Operating Support Transfer and the additional capital funding through the Municipal Stimulus Program, were a lifeline for municipalities and important to their stability during the pandemic. Overall, the province has stepped up to support municipalities during this pandemic and we express our appreciation to the province for recognizing the value of investing in communities to help maintain service delivery, create jobs and stimulate economic growth.
Guide to Alberta's Governing Party

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Seating Plan of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta

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October 2, 2019 the Honourable Travis Toews, President of The

October 2, 2019 The Honourable Travis Toews, President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Finance 208 Legislature Building 10800 - 97 Avenue NW Edmonton, AB T5K 2B6 The Honourable Grant Hunter, Associate Minister of Red Tape Reduction 130 Legislature Building 10800 - 97 Avenue NW Edmonton, AB T5K 2B6 Dear Minister Toews and Associate Minister Hunter, RE: 2019 Alberta Provincial Budget and Red Tape Reduction YWCAs of Alberta We are writing to you today to provide recommendations on the upcoming Fall 2019 budget. As a collective of Alberta’s largest and longest serving women’s organizations, we have seen Alberta’s economy rise and fall over the 100 years we have been in business. We see the serious impacts of difficult economic times in the experiences of our clients, the vulnerabilities they are facing and the barriers to their success. We know hard financial decisions must be made to secure Alberta’s future, enhance our economic competitiveness and create the conditions for a socially prosperous Alberta for all. That is why; we have developed a set of budget, and red tape reduction solutions to achieve this important goal and ensure that it is inclusive of all Albertans. Our focus is on how the civil society sector can be a partner in delivering essential health and housing services, addressing mental health and addiction, and achieving coordinated workforce development to the benefit of all Albertans. Thank you for your consideration of our recommendations. We welcome a meeting to debrief during a budget lock-up, and explore red tape
Allegations Involving Bill 22

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CRCAG Survey Results

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Alberta Hansard

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