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Dec. 2007 |
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A look back at the first year A message from Premier Ed Stelmach
As the holiday season nears, I wish all Albertans a very Merry Christmas and a happy and properous New Year. It is a time to spend with family and friends, and to celebrate our many blessings together. This time of year also often calls for reflection. And it certainly was an eventful 2007 - for me personally as my first year as Premier and for the Government of Alberta as a whole. On December 15, 2006, I gave each member of Cabinet a letter outlining his or her 'to do' list. These mandate letters were a move toward more open and accountable government - one of the things I promised Albertans. They were also a contract between our government and the people we serve. With a full year behind us, it's time to report back to Albertans on how we did. To read about our progress, visit www.alberta.ca. Tax credit benefits Albertans and charitiesAlbertans recognize the importance of charitable giving and are known as some of the most generous people around. It is in this spirit that the Alberta government has introduced an enhanced charitable tax credit. This increased tax credit recognizes the good work of charitable groups, and benefits charities and Albertans in a real and tangible way.Natural gas rebate triggered for DecemberAlbertans can expect to see a rebate of $1.50 per gigajoule (GJ) on their December natural gas bills, as temperatures have dropped and driven natural gas prices upwards. The Natural Gas Rebate Program will save the average Alberta household around $33 on their December natural gas bill.Looking for the letter of the law?You can find the text of bills and what stage of the legislative process they're at in the Bills and Amendments section of the Legislative Assembly website. Just select the bill from the drop-down list and click the Go button to get a link to a pdf of the bill and a summary of the bill's status. Bills remain on the site until the beginning of the next session. If you're looking for information on Alberta's current laws, you can find it on the Queen's Printer website. The catalogue search on the right-hand side of the page lets you find acts and regulations alphabetically. You can then read the text of the legislation on the site for free by clicking the red "view this document" link. |
Information for caregiversThe Government of Alberta provides a wide array of programs and resources for people or organizations who support those needing care due to age, illness or disability. The government’s Programs & Services website provides easy and convenient access to information about all these programs. Visit the Caregivers page to learn more at www.services.gov.ab.ca/caregivers.
Safe roads mean safer communitiesImproving traffic safety is an important part of our communities. Visit www.saferoads.com to learn what you can do to keep Alberta's roads safe.
New fund helps immigrants follow their chosen professionsThe Immigrant Access Fund provides loans of up to $5,000 to foreign- trained professionals and trades people to cover tuition fees, course materials, exam fees, living and travel expenses, qualification assessments and professional association fees. |
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