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Government takeover of post-secondary education
Government takeover of post-secondary education
The UCP government has implemented a multi-pronged strategy to demolish university autonomy and self-governance and to assert direct political control over post-secondary education institutions.
UCP government to rewrite water use rules along Rockies
UCP government to rewrite water use rules along Rockies
The UCP is looking to change access to water from the Oldman watershed, removing barriers that will help industrial users like coal and risking drinking water for about a million people in southern Alberta.
UCP spending $20M to wean non-profits off government funding
UCP spending $20M to wean non-profits off government funding
Last week, the UCP announced the Civil Society Fund, designed to increase funding for the non-profit sector, presumably non-government funding.
Alberta ranchers take Kenney government to court
Alberta ranchers take Kenney government to court
Jason Kenney’s government quietly abolished the province’s Coal Policy last May to appease Australian coal miners, now ranchers are taking them to court over ending open-pit mining protection.
Proposed end to WCB fair practices office 'shortsighted'
Proposed end to WCB fair practices office 'shortsighted'
Bill 47, Ensuring Safety and Cutting Red Tape Act, will dissolve the Fair Practices and Medical Panels offices, which employs 54 people and helps people navigate the WCB system, by April 1, 2021.
UCP guts Workers’ Compensation and work safety protections
UCP guts Workers’ Compensation and work safety protections
Jason Kenney’s UCP tabled Bill 47, an omnibus bill that will make workplaces less safe and leave workers less protected. Some of the many changes include limiting workers' right to refuse unsafe work.
New UCP bill opens door for road and bridge tolls
New UCP bill opens door for road and bridge tolls
Alberta Transportation plans to charge user fees to finance a new bridge over the Peace River. Bill 43 would allow the government to use tolls to finance new roads and bridges.
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Kenney should know what he’s taking from handicapped
Kenney should know what he’s taking from handicapped
Letter from father and legal guardian of a 26-year-old severely handicapped son, who was born with cerebral palsy, shares the impact of the UCP funding cuts for services for handicapped people.
Camp for developmentally disabled loses government funding
Camp for developmentally disabled loses government funding
The UCP cruelly cuts funding to Camp L.G. Barnes, a lakeshore camp for people with developmental disabilities.
UCP government closing treatment centre for homeless men
UCP government closing treatment centre for homeless men
The UCP is shutting down the McCullough Centre, a treatment centre for homeless men dealing with addiction and mental health issues, 75 men will be without treatment and 63 employees without jobs.
UCP cutting 930 jobs in social services, agriculture, forestry
UCP cutting 930 jobs in social services, agriculture, forestry
More layoffs coming: 930 Government of Alberta jobs on the line. The cuts could impact up to 546 positions in Community and Social Services and 247 in Agriculture and Forestry, according to AUPE letter.
UCP plans to hike costs for medications for outpatients
UCP plans to hike costs for medications for outpatients
Leaked documents show the UCP plan to download health care costs and encourage Albertans to buy private health care coverage.
UCP education recommendations would set Alberta back
UCP education recommendations would set Alberta back
UCP curriculum advisors develop recommendations described as racist, regressive, unsupported by research, and "contrary to everything we know about meaningful learning."
Highlights of Kenney's attack on workers in Alberta
Highlights of Kenney's attack on workers in Alberta
A review of Bill 32 highlights how the UCP is catering to businesses at the expense of Alberta's workers.
Kenney moves to privatize health care jobs in the Okotoks area
Kenney moves to privatize health care jobs in the Okotoks area
The UCP moves ahead with privatizing health care jobs related to cleaning, food services and laundry during a pandemic. The work will still be publicaly funded but now done by for-profit companies.
UCP moves ahead with EMS consolidation, ignoring concerns from cities
UCP moves ahead with EMS consolidation, ignoring concerns from cities
MLA Tyler Shandro pushes ahead with consolidating EMS dispatch for Calgary, Red Deer, Lethbridge and Wood Buffalo despite concerns from mayors
Medicine Hat’s maternity clinic will close due to UCP cuts
Medicine Hat’s maternity clinic will close due to UCP cuts
Due to UCP cuts, Alberta Health Services is closing the clinic and informed the physicians that if the clinic was to continue that they would have to fund it.
UCP to cut 11,000 AHS health care jobs
UCP to cut 11,000 AHS health care jobs
Most of the 11,000 job UCP government cuts will come from privatization: 2,000 laboratory jobs, 4,000 housekeeping jobs, 3,000 food service jobs, and 400 laundry jobs. Plus, 800 clinical staff jobs will be lost through attrition.
Stephen Harper's son, 24, employed by Kenney as Policy Advisor
Stephen Harper's son, 24, employed by Kenney as Policy Advisor
Ben Harper, a student, was hired as a policy advisor for the Alberta premier's office, making an approximate $100,000 a year.
Lawsuit launched against UCP cuts to opioid treatment program
Lawsuit launched against UCP cuts to opioid treatment program
'It is a death sentence.' iOAT patients testified about the cuts to the life-changing impact of the program. They've launched lawsuit after UCP cut funding for the opioid treatment program.
U of A to cut 650 jobs to overcome $127-million funding gap
U of A to cut 650 jobs to overcome $127-million funding gap
The University of Alberta will eliminate 650 more jobs by 2022 due to UCP $127-million cut. This is on top of about 400 jobs already cut in the 2019-20 school year.
Swan Hills Treament Centre lays off 60% of work force
Swan Hills Treament Centre lays off 60% of work force
The hazardous waste treatment plant is owned by the Alberta government. The private company that manages the plant told its employees on Sept. 10 that they would be laying off 60% of its workforce.
UCP government plans to move ahead with de-listing 175 park sites
UCP government plans to move ahead with de-listing 175 park sites
Alberta Environment and Parks plans to move ahead with its plans to remove 175 sites from the Alberta Parks system. Conservationists say that once parks lose their protected area status they are not protected and are open to other uses, including industrial and commercial uses, which compromise conservation goals and public accessibility.
Kenney says UCP looking at 'people qualifying' for AISH
Kenney says UCP looking at 'people qualifying' for AISH
When a senior government source previously confirmed that “there is a push to potentially make some cuts” to AISH, Kenney confirmed that they were not cutting AISH, but kicking some people off of it.
Foothills doctor leaving UCP policies behind
Foothills doctor leaving UCP policies behind
Dr. Don Wilson, a Foothills farmer and ob-gyn at South Health Campus, is resigning from Alberta and taking his practice to Nanaimo, B.C.
Five Sundre docs to leave Alberta amid UCP government dispute
Five Sundre docs to leave Alberta amid UCP government dispute
More than half of all physicians at one central Alberta clinic will leave the province next spring, the latest escalation in an ongoing dispute between doctors and the province’s UCP government.
UCP government cuts income supports to 10,000 people
UCP government cuts income supports to 10,000 people
The UCP has clawed back provincial benefits from 10,000 Albertans because they started receiving CERB payments. Other provinces allowed poorest residents to keep both federal and provincial benefits.
Calgary cuts 110 workers who service and clean city buses
Calgary cuts 110 workers who service and clean city buses
Due to funding cuts, the workers who service and clean Calgary Transit buses before they head out on routes will soon be replaced by an outside contractor.
UCP funding cut forces layoff of 160 bus attendants
UCP funding cut forces layoff of 160 bus attendants
UCP funding cuts have forced the Calgary Board of Education to cut 70% of its bus attendants' positions. Not only are people losing their jobs but their absence will put special needs students at risk.
Rural families in Brooks face potential 466% tax increase
Rural families in Brooks face potential 466% tax increase
Rural families could be stuck paying for taxes the UCP cut from the oil and gas industry. These rural families could be on the hook for $11.6 million that the UCP cut from oil and gas properties.
UCP cuts to emergency dispatch may put lives at risk
UCP cuts to emergency dispatch may put lives at risk
The UCP is consolidating emergency response services into one dispatch center. This introduces an extra step and may mean longer waittimes for those in emergencies.
UCP considers $200M private orthopedic surgical facility
UCP considers $200M private orthopedic surgical facility
A group says it has gained tentative political support from Health Minister Shandro for a proposal to build and operate the largest private, contracted surgical facility in the Alberta's history.
Red Deer families face 30% tax increase after UCP tax plan
Red Deer families face 30% tax increase after UCP tax plan
The UCP are leaving Red Deer families behind by making them shoulder a potential $4 million tax cut for oil and gas companies.
Special-needs students left behind with UCP education cuts
Special-needs students left behind with UCP education cuts
Special-needs students will have less critical staff support this fall after the UCP provincial budgets cuts resulted in over 20,000 support staff being laidoff
UCP cuts to pensions leave workers behind
UCP cuts to pensions leave workers behind
Workers are being left with small pensions, sometimes half the amounts they would have been, because of changes put in place by the UCP government.
UCP to privatize care for vulnerable children and adults
UCP to privatize care for vulnerable children and adults
UCP looks to privatize care for children and adults with disabilities by using for-profit companies such as those in the long-term care homes.
Stettler County protests Kenney's damaging policies
Stettler County protests Kenney's damaging policies
The Kenney government is costing rural tax payers and municipalities big with a tax break for rich shallow gas well companies, a new Rural Policing Model and tax write-offs for major oil companies.
Families of developmentally disabled fight UCP privatization
Families of developmentally disabled fight UCP privatization
Family members of the residents say the UCP government’s plans to shift their facility's oversight to private operators put their welfare at risk, at a time of pandemic uncertainty.
“Top Six” list of the most dangerous sections of Bill 32
“Top Six” list of the most dangerous sections of Bill 32
The end of overtime, sweeping cuts to the minimum wage and authoritarian intimidation of workers and more. The Alberta Federation of Labour has released a “Top Six” list of the most dangerous sections of Bill 32, the UCP’s so-called “Restoring Balance to Alberta Workplaces Act.”
UCP cut child care subsidy program for families
UCP cut child care subsidy program for families
UCP cuts child care subsidy for families making over $75,000 a year and has removed any caps on parental fees.
UCP cut of on-site dental causes unnecessary hardship
UCP cut of on-site dental causes unnecessary hardship
UCP push to outsource services, cutting on-site dental at the Michener Centre in Red Deer, has caused severe hardship for 350 residents and clients with complex special needs who rely on the service.
UCP decision to close drug site will ultimately cost lives
UCP decision to close drug site will ultimately cost lives
Alberta Premier Jason Kenny shuts down a life-saving drug site on the premise of unaccounted funds. This decision will cost lives.
What you need to know about the UCP’s undemocratic, anti-worker law
What you need to know about the UCP’s undemocratic, anti-worker law
The newly introduced Bill 32, Restoring Balance in Alberta’s Workplaces Act is the UCP government’s undemocratic, anti-worker law that will enact sweeping regressive changes on Alberta workers and workplaces.
Kenney acting like Putin with latest inquiry
Kenney acting like Putin with latest inquiry
Kenney taking a similar approach as autocratic leaders such as Russia's Putin and Hungary's Orban with inquiry into environmental groups.
UCP omnibus bill paves way for private surgeries
UCP omnibus bill paves way for private surgeries
UCP omnibus 'profit-centred' bill paves way for more alternative doctor contracts, private surgeries and undermines the public health system Albertans rely on.
UCP scraps grants for post-secondary students with children
UCP scraps grants for post-secondary students with children
The UCP government merged two educational financial support grants into one lesser grant that could make post-secondary education less accessible for students with children or other dependents.
Sundre hospital loses 8 doctors due to UCP
Sundre hospital loses 8 doctors due to UCP
Eight doctors have resigned at the Sundre Hospital and Care Centre in response to the Alberta government’s termination of its master agreement with physicians in February.
UCP announced more tax cuts for corporations
UCP announced more tax cuts for corporations
The UCP is forging ahead with their corporate tax cuts ahead of schedule which risks looses even more desperately needed provincial revenue.
Kenney cuts funding for queer and trans at-risk youth centre
Kenney cuts funding for queer and trans at-risk youth centre
An Edmonton centre, OUTpost, for queer and trans at-risk youth, lost its funding as part of sweeping changes implemented by the UCP in its first provincial budget.
UCP cuts phone-based supervised consumption project
UCP cuts phone-based supervised consumption project
Jason Kenney’s UCP government pulled the plug on a virtual overdose response program hours before it was set to launch. The program would have prevented overdoses in rural and suburban communities.
U of A pulls out of some varsity sports due to UCP cuts
U of A pulls out of some varsity sports due to UCP cuts
Varsity student athletes will no longer be participating in certain sports as a way of dealing with UCP cuts.
UCP to allow private sale of blood in Alberta
UCP to allow private sale of blood in Alberta
UCP bill will divert donations away from Canadian Blood Services to private buyers, who can then sell them to the highest bidder on world markets.
Red Deer College faces $5.3M funding cut, turn to job cuts
Red Deer College faces $5.3M funding cut, turn to job cuts
The UCP funding cuts force Red Deer College to continue to cut more staff.
The UCP spends $3.7 million to review post-secondary system
The UCP spends $3.7 million to review post-secondary system
The UCP spend millions to review the post-secondary system in the wake of massive funding cuts
UCP government cuts Energy Efficiency Alberta
UCP government cuts Energy Efficiency Alberta
The UCP is doing away with Energy Efficiency Alberta, the government agency mandated to help the province save energy.
Edmonton Public School cuts 178 teachers due to UCP budget
Edmonton Public School cuts 178 teachers due to UCP budget
UCP education cuts have forced Edmonton Public Schools to cut 178 full-time teachers and 434 support staff and educational assistants positions for next year.
UCP Budget forces cuts at Edmonton Public Schools
UCP Budget forces cuts at Edmonton Public Schools
611 full-time positions will be cut, including 429 educational assistants, from Edmonton Public Schools
Elk Island Public Schools cuts 87 jobs due to UCP funding shortfall
Elk Island Public Schools cuts 87 jobs due to UCP funding shortfall
A tough year could be ahead for the 2020-21 school year as Elk Island Public Schools passed a slashed operating budget and cut 87 jobs.
UCP wants to use victims fund for policing and prosecution
UCP wants to use victims fund for policing and prosecution
Alberta's UCP government is taking money away from victims to fund policing initiatives in the province, a move opponents of the proposed legislation changes have called unethical
UCP scrap job competition for Alberta's Health Advocate
UCP scrap job competition for Alberta's Health Advocate
The UCP have appointed a party insider who has no previous healthcare related experience as the province's Health Advocate instead of having an open competition.
Bow Valley College closes Canmore campus due to UCP cuts
Bow Valley College closes Canmore campus due to UCP cuts
The Canmore Campus of Bow Valley College joins the list of cancelled and closed programs and campus in the wake of UCP funding cuts.
UCP government attacks AISH application process
UCP government attacks AISH application process
In a UCP change, AISH applicants must now prove medical eligibility in a lengthy and costly process. This comes after de-indexing the benefits from inflation and changing the payment schedule.
Parents say UCP education cut abandons special needs kids
Parents say UCP education cut abandons special needs kids
The UCP cuts to educational assistants in COVID-19 response, parents of kids with special needs say, will leave them abandoned.
UCP hires former executive director of Conservative Party
UCP hires former executive director of Conservative Party
UCP hires the former ED of the federal Conservative Party despite his role overseeing Andrew Sheer use party funds to pay for his children's private education.
UCP cuts force Medicine Hat College to cut programs and jobs
UCP cuts force Medicine Hat College to cut programs and jobs
MHC cuts 5 degree programs and 41 jobs in an attempted to deal with UCP cuts.
UCP cuts Community Initiatives Programs
UCP cuts Community Initiatives Programs
UCP canceled a grant program which funds community projects and groups such as sports associations, theatre groups, and non-profit organizations amid COVID-19.
The UCP cuts force U of A to cut programs
The UCP cuts force U of A to cut programs
The U of A will close programs in rehabilitation medicine and nursing at their Augustana campus to deal with the UCP cuts.
U of L cuts all varsity hockey after UCP cuts
U of L cuts all varsity hockey after UCP cuts
As a result of UCP budget cuts, the University of Lethbridge will end both the men and women's varsity hockey programs.
UCP forces 20,000 layoffs, Canada's biggest pink-slip binge
UCP forces 20,000 layoffs, Canada's biggest pink-slip binge
These people are education assistants, drivers, secretaries and other support staff, many of them working on the complex business of setting up home learning, and actually delivering it.
Radiologists' contracts canceled amid COVID_19
Radiologists' contracts canceled amid COVID_19
Radiologists are "bewildered and demoralized" after the Alberta government announced it would terminate contracts signed months earlier.
U of A cuts up to 1,000 jobs after UCP budget cuts
U of A cuts up to 1,000 jobs after UCP budget cuts
The Kenney government is reducing funding to the province's 26 post-secondary institutions by 20 per cent in the next three years.
UCP budget may mean fewer principals at Calgary schools
UCP budget may mean fewer principals at Calgary schools
The Calgary Catholic School District plans to test having one principal oversee two schools simultaneously as a way to deal with Kenney government cuts.
Crime prevention org may close shop due to funding cuts
Crime prevention org may close shop due to funding cuts
A provincial non-profit that researches criminal justice issues may be forced to shut its doors over budget cuts.
Inadequate funding for Edmonton Public Schools
Inadequate funding for Edmonton Public Schools
Edmonton Public School Board chair, says money allotted for the 2020-2021 school year is inadequate.
Hours, contracts cut at heritage sites & museums
Hours, contracts cut at heritage sites & museums
Kenney government cuts museum and heritage site funding
Fort McMurray childcare workers lose living allowance
Fort McMurray childcare workers lose living allowance
Without the allowance, many early childhood educators say they would be forced to quit
Alberta government to end funding for opioid therapy
Alberta government to end funding for opioid therapy
The Alberta government cuts funding for an opioid treatment program offered as a last resort to people with severe addictions.
Royal Alberta Museum forced to cut hours
Royal Alberta Museum forced to cut hours
The Royal Alberta Museum has cut back its hours in response to the recent provincial budget.
UCP government cuts Energy Efficiency Alberta
UCP government cuts Energy Efficiency Alberta
The UCP has cut Energy Efficiency Alberta, the agency mandated to help the province save energy, after scrapping its carbon tax-funded programs. There may be some job losses as a result.
Alberta universities, colleges face UCP funding cuts
Alberta universities, colleges face UCP funding cuts
As the UCP government aims to reduce funding to the province's 26 post-secondary institutions by 20 per cent in the next three years, the changes are hitting some schools harder than others.
Low-income housing fund cut by UCP
Low-income housing fund cut by UCP
A $53 million cut to low-income housing maintenance is sending shockwaves through the social services community.
UCP Appoints MacKinnon to University of Alberta board
UCP Appoints MacKinnon to University of Alberta board
Janice MacKinnon, who headed the UCP Blue Ribbon Panel that recommended cutting the public service, has been seemingly rewarded with a position on the University of Alberta board.
Former head of UCP panel appointed to U of A
Former head of UCP panel appointed to U of A
Janice MacKinnon, who chaired a panel calling for deep budget cuts, has been appointed by the province as a member of the board of the Governors of the University of Alberta.
New rules would limit school board control over funds
New rules would limit school board control over funds
School boards would need permission to spend from reserves
20 parks to fully/partially close
20 parks to fully/partially close
Critics say move could lead to the provincial parks running as for-profits
Distance Learning fund cut over two years
Distance Learning fund cut over two years
Funding stream for distance learning to be eliminated
UCP cuts accreditation that promotes quality for child care
UCP cuts accreditation that promotes quality for child care
The UCP cuts standards for quality child care in order to reduce "red tape".
Children’s Services to scrap childcare accreditation process
Children’s Services to scrap childcare accreditation process
The Kenney government will abandon the early childhood education accreditation process that's been in place for 16 years
Parents fear cuts will segregate special needs kids
Parents fear cuts will segregate special needs kids
Parents and advocates for students with disabilities and learning delays say they fear changes to Program Unit Funding — otherwise known as PUF funding — will mean some kids are left behind.
UCP cut funding for post-secondary leading to higher tuition
UCP cut funding for post-secondary leading to higher tuition
Universities and colleges in Alberta will receive less funding, approximately 6.3 per cent. This shortfall will largely fall on students with higher tuition.
UCP cuts to U of A budget by 11%
UCP cuts to U of A budget by 11%
Major reduction in funding to the U of A for the coming year.
Financial benefit cut for victims of violent crime
Financial benefit cut for victims of violent crime
A financial program set up to assist victims of violent crime recover from physical and psychological injuries is being cut by the Kenney government
Seniors drug plan cut by $72 million
Seniors drug plan cut by $72 million
Drug benefits for seniors are being cut by $72 million this year, the 2020 budget revealed.
Kenney government accused of burying climate-change report
Kenney government accused of burying climate-change report
Report warns of profound impacts as Alberta warms faster than rest of world
Province cuts funding for firefighter training
Province cuts funding for firefighter training
The province’s elimination of a $500,000 grant for firefighter training will greatly impact services, the Alberta Fire Chiefs Association says.
Province drastically cuts funding for municipalities
Province drastically cuts funding for municipalities
UCP government delivers a range of cuts to cities and towns
UCP Child care cuts put Alberta further behind
UCP Child care cuts put Alberta further behind
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development study confirms the immense benefits of governments investing in early childhood education.
UCP cuts medical imaging from some health practitioners
UCP cuts medical imaging from some health practitioners
Diagnostic imaging services like X-rays, ultrasounds, bone scans and MRIs ordered by certain practitioners will no longer be covered by the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan.
Calgarians face higher energy costs after UCP cuts cap
Calgarians face higher energy costs after UCP cuts cap
Electricity rates shoot up by about 19 per cent after brutal cold snap
Doctors leaving Alberta town over government cuts
Doctors leaving Alberta town over government cuts
Canmore doctors spoke out against the recent cuts announced by Health Minister Shandro, saying they seriously jeopardize the healthcare system and threaten the safety of their patients.
Budget cuts cause family court project to be suspended
Budget cuts cause family court project to be suspended
The UCP cut a family court project that would eliminate duplication of resources and is forcing the province to forgo funding from the Federal government for judges.
Alberta lawyers sound alarm over budget cuts
Alberta lawyers sound alarm over budget cuts
Alberta’s legal system is in a crisis that may become irreversible if the right steps to fix it aren't taken, a group of prominent lawyers say in an open letter to Justice Minister Doug Schweitzer.
Struggling energy industry propped up by public pensions
Struggling energy industry propped up by public pensions
Alberta's largest labour organization says worker pensions are being used to prop up the province's struggling fossil fuels industry.
UCP cuts health coverage for those travelling out of country
UCP cuts health coverage for those travelling out of country
The UCP has cut approximately $1 million annually for what they consider "non-urgent" health services and routine lab tests for Albertans travelling out of the country.
Driving more expensive under UCP
Driving more expensive under UCP
Albertans are paying more to drive their vehicles compared to a year ago, including increases in the cost of insurance, fuel, and licensing and registration fees.
Medical imaging wait times longer after UCP Cuts
Medical imaging wait times longer after UCP Cuts
After cutting funding for wait times patients are now waiting more than 375 days for an MRI at the University of Alberta Hospital. Some patients are even paying $800 for scans at private clinics.
UCP cut of $138 million to education confirmed
UCP cut of $138 million to education confirmed
The Alberta Teachers' Association, through a Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP) confirm the UCP cut funding to education substantially.
Calgary energy company won its case against UCP government
Calgary energy company won its case against UCP government
A Calgary energy company has won its case against the Alberta government after a court ruling ordered the provincial cabinet to make a decision on whether to approve a new oil sands project.
High River short nearly $30,000 after funding cut
High River short nearly $30,000 after funding cut
The UCP downloads cuts to municipalities by not paying municipal property taxes on government buildings and expects town residents to pick up their property tax bill instead.
UCP tweet about low-income transit passes was 'tone-deaf'
UCP tweet about low-income transit passes was 'tone-deaf'
The UCP continue to make cuts and changes to programs such as AISH without considering the impact on people who depend on these programs.
UCP expect cuts from health care workers
UCP expect cuts from health care workers
Relying on two reports focused exclusively on how to cut the government budget, the UCP is hoping health care workers will accept pay cuts and bear the brunt of unnecessary health care cuts.
UCP unveils new provincial education funding formula
UCP unveils new provincial education funding formula
The UCP introduced a new funding formula that does not respond fast enough to student enrollment growth.
UCP forces cuts to education and doctors
UCP forces cuts to education and doctors
The UCP are moving ahead with cuts to education and health care while claiming services will be improved with less money.
UCP refused new deal with Alberta's doctors
UCP refused new deal with Alberta's doctors
Doctors hope to find way forward to meet province's needs and treat physicians fairly
Medicine Hat loses child development program under UCP
Medicine Hat loses child development program under UCP
A local program helping children with developmental challenges and their families is cut because of changes to government funding.
Rental Assistance Program cut by 24%
Rental Assistance Program cut by 24%
Despite over 9,000 Albertans needing help with housing the UCP has cut funding for this program.
Cuts to Lethbridge school divisions confirmed
Cuts to Lethbridge school divisions confirmed
Despite the UCP's claims that funding has been maintained, government documents show the Lethbridge school divisions were cut by just under $2 million.
Kennedy offloads crude-by-rail contracts
Kennedy offloads crude-by-rail contracts
Premier Kenney scraps crude-by-rail contracts signed by the NDP.
UCP excludes environmental groups
UCP excludes environmental groups
Three environmental groups painted as hostile to the oil and gas industry by the Alberta government say they weren't interviewed for a public inquiry into alleged foreign funding.
Young Albertans targeted with UCP cuts
Young Albertans targeted with UCP cuts
A number of the UCP cuts disproportionately affect young people including the cut to minimum wage, attacks on GSAs, cuts to education and post-secondary and increases to student loan interest rates.
Education funding cut under UCP
Education funding cut under UCP
Documents obtained through a Freedom of Information request show the UCP government imposed major cuts on Alberta school boards for the 2019/20 school year.
Kennedy threatens western alienation for oil investments
Kennedy threatens western alienation for oil investments
Kenney warned that rejection of the mine could be a "tipping point", but the company eventually pulled its application.
UCP unilaterally makes changes to AISH
UCP unilaterally makes changes to AISH
Kenney government unilaterally changed AISH payment dates, creating headaches for recipients.
Alberta Doctors push back against recommendations for cuts
Alberta Doctors push back against recommendations for cuts
Alberta doctors push back against recommendations from the AHS review recommending cutbacks and even removing government funding for dozens of surgeries
Two Calgary Catholic Schools face possible closure under UCP
Two Calgary Catholic Schools face possible closure under UCP
The Calgary Catholic School District is looking into closing two elementary schools.
UCP pushes 24,000 workers to take pay cuts
UCP pushes 24,000 workers to take pay cuts
The UCP pushes 24,000 public sector workers to take a pay cut despite an independent arbitrator ruling the UCP has no economic justification to cut pay.
UCP cuts money for transportation for medical appointments
UCP cuts money for transportation for medical appointments
People living with chronic health conditions who rely on the government for income say money for transportation to medical appointments has disappeared from their payments.
UCP cuts Airdrie Community Links by $856,122
UCP cuts Airdrie Community Links by $856,122
Airdrie Community Links is losing $856,122 in funding forcing them to cut back on programs, staff, and hours of operation.
AHS Review recommends increasing monthly fees on seniors
AHS Review recommends increasing monthly fees on seniors
The AHS review recommends increasing monthly fees charged to seniors in long-term care to "save" the government $57 million.
Calgary forced to cut floor mitigation after UCP cuts
Calgary forced to cut floor mitigation after UCP cuts
The UCP cuts fllood mitigation grants to cities.
AHS Review recommends increasing monthly fees on seniors
AHS Review recommends increasing monthly fees on seniors
The AHS review recommends increasing monthly fees charged to seniors in long-term care to "save" the government $57 million.
Drug plan benefits affecting 60,000 Albertans heartless
Drug plan benefits affecting 60,000 Albertans heartless
The Alberta Opposition says changes to drug plan benefits affecting 60,000 people are not only heartless but could lead to higher health spending in the long run.
AHS review recommends higher costs and more privatization
AHS review recommends higher costs and more privatization
The UCP review of Alberta Health Services recommends higher costs for Albertans and more privatization in the health care system.
UCP changes to education sector driven by ideology
UCP changes to education sector driven by ideology
The government is politicizing education in the name of short-term economic gain.
Recommended health care cuts including replacing nurses
Recommended health care cuts including replacing nurses
One recommendation from the AHS review is to replace nurses with licensed practical nurses or healthcare aides to reduce staffing costs.
UCP MLA claims more cuts needed to AHS management
UCP MLA claims more cuts needed to AHS management
UCP MLA Drew Barnes claims that more cuts are needed to AHS management, this is in addition to an official review that focused on recommending cuts to front line workers.
UCP turns to private health care to off-load costs
UCP turns to private health care to off-load costs
The UCP considers more private health care options that off load costs on indivdiual Albertans
Cuts force government workers to respond to rural crime
Cuts force government workers to respond to rural crime
Fish and wildlife officers, commercial vehicle inspectors and some traffic sheriffs will now be expected to respond to rural crime with no additional funding in place.
Arbitrator pushes back against rollbacks for public workers
Arbitrator pushes back against rollbacks for public workers
An independent arbitrator has awarded some government workers a raise instead of rollbacks pushed by UCP
UCP cuts hit St. Albert family
UCP cuts hit St. Albert family
A St. Albert family struggles to cope with losing their prescription drug coverage, forced medication changes, and post-secondary tuition increases all at once under the UCP.
Rural Alberta missing out on unpaid taxes from oil and gas
Rural Alberta missing out on unpaid taxes from oil and gas
Rural Alberta towns and municipalities are owed over $170 million in unpaid taxes from oil and gas companies.
UCP cuts section of Alberta building code
UCP cuts section of Alberta building code
UCP changes Alberta building code despite safety concerns from firefighters for workers and the public.
Services for children and families cut across Alberta
Services for children and families cut across Alberta
UCP cuts a number of programs focused on children and families across the province - asking non-profit centers to reapply for funding and to do more with less.
UCP excludes teacher representatives from education review
UCP excludes teacher representatives from education review
UCP excluded the Alberta Teachers' Association from K-12 curriculum review.
Service Alberta forced to make layoffs
Service Alberta forced to make layoffs
Service Alberta lays off 26 workers as UCP cuts continue.
The UCP curriculum review cuts teachers from the panel
The UCP curriculum review cuts teachers from the panel
The UCP have undertaken a review of education in Alberta and have cut teachers from the actual review panel.
Cochrane child and family services cut by 40%
Cochrane child and family services cut by 40%
UCP has reclassified Cochrane as a "small" town, therefore cutting 40% of their eligible funding for child and families services from the provincial government.
UCP sudden changes for AISH
UCP sudden changes for AISH
UCP makes unexpected changes for AISH payments causing issues for recipients.
UCP cuts overall funding for film and television in Alberta
UCP cuts overall funding for film and television in Alberta
UCP introduces a much needed tax credit for the film and television industry while cutting the overall funding available.
St. Alberta children's programing faces potential cuts
St. Alberta children's programing faces potential cuts
The Sturgeon Community Resources Network, which has provided services to families and children for 23 years is no longer eligible for funding because of changes made by the UCP.
Alberta cuts funding plan for province
Alberta cuts funding plan for province
Despite an uncertain economic forecast, the UCP government maintains committed to cutting funding for the province.
UCP shifts to performance-based funding for post-secondary
UCP shifts to performance-based funding for post-secondary
The UCP shifts post-secondary to problematic performance-based funding. Educators worry difficult courses will be dropped, schools will select students and funding will be cut for not meeting targets.
UCP off-loads policing costs onto rural municipalities
UCP off-loads policing costs onto rural municipalities
Instead of fully funding rural police, the UCP has released a cost-sharing program in which rural municipalities will begin to pay a portion of front-line policing costs.
Briefing notes question the UCP corporate tax cuts
Briefing notes question the UCP corporate tax cuts
Briefing note from government workers question how effective the UCP corporate tax cuts have actually been at creating jobs.
Agricultural sector concerned about government job cuts
Agricultural sector concerned about government job cuts
Agricultural sector worries about even more government job cuts and the privatization of needed research.
UCP cuts force legal witnesses to go without
UCP cuts force legal witnesses to go without
UCP cuts force witnesses attending court to forego simply ammenities such as tissues.
UCP eyes education support funding for more cuts
UCP eyes education support funding for more cuts
Parents are concerned now that the UCP is reviewing funding that goes towards school-based therapy programs for 2-6 years olds with different challenges and disabilities.
Crowsnest Pass loses early childhood programs
Crowsnest Pass loses early childhood programs
The UCP funding cuts means the Crowsnest Pass will lose their Early Childhood Development Coalition and their Parent Link which identify and help vulnerable families and children.
No more tissues or water for victims due to cruel UCP cuts
No more tissues or water for victims due to cruel UCP cuts
Alberta Justice will no longer be supplying water and tissues for victims, police, prosecutors and defence lawyers in Alberta's courts.
Kenney refuses to help municipalities with O&G unpaid taxes
Kenney refuses to help municipalities with O&G unpaid taxes
Oil and gas companies owe $173M in unpaid taxes to rural municipalities. Kenney is refusing to help or collect, forcing rural municipalities to offload the costs onto Albertans.
Kenney to close drug consumption sites
Kenney to close drug consumption sites
Despite saving hundreds of lives at supervised consumption sites, the Kenney UCP government is looking to close some of them.
UCP kicks 46,000 senior dependants off of drug coverage
UCP kicks 46,000 senior dependants off of drug coverage
UCP changed the eligibility for the Seniors Drug Benefit Program leaving 46,000 Albertans with no drug coverage.
Rural residents will have to pay for O&G companies' debt
Rural residents will have to pay for O&G companies' debt
Oil and gas companies' $173M in unpaid taxes to rural municipalities could result in increased property taxes to residents or a reduction in service levels.
UCP pauses rent supplement for low-income Albertans
UCP pauses rent supplement for low-income Albertans
Some low-income Albertans say their voices aren’t being heard and their lives are in limbo while the province reviews rental-supplement programs.
UCP closes gallery store Alberta Branded on legislature grounds
UCP closes gallery store Alberta Branded on legislature grounds
UCP is closing gallery store on Alberta legislature grounds without any consulation. Alberta Branded sells paintings, jewelry, ceramics and other fine art pieces from 120 Alberta artists.
The UCP must stop toying with early childhood funding
The UCP must stop toying with early childhood funding
The UCP government has cut parent link centres, increased school fees, cancelled child-care subsidies and ended to $25-a-day child care.
Some may have to quit jobs due to daycare program cut
Some may have to quit jobs due to daycare program cut
Many Alberta families are not happy about the $25-a-day daycare pilot program ending this summer, and some say it will force them to quit their jobs.
UCP's conscience rights bill worries doctors
UCP's conscience rights bill worries doctors
Alberta doctor's worry patient care may be endangered if members of Alberta’s United Conservative Party government pursue legislation to extend doctors’ conscience rights.
UCP says no for low-income bussing support in Lethbridge
UCP says no for low-income bussing support in Lethbridge
A popular program for low-income families in Calgary and Edmonton will not be expanding to Lethbridge. The UCP said no when asked to make it easier for people to afford bus passes.
UCP tells post-secondary: freeze hiring, hosting and travel
UCP tells post-secondary: freeze hiring, hosting and travel
UCP advanced education minister sent a letter to 21 largest post-secondary schools urging them to immediately freeze hiring and stop spending on travel and hosting.
UCP switching to biosimilar drugs will not work for all
UCP switching to biosimilar drugs will not work for all
Critics urge government not to switch drugs for some patients. The UCP announced that 26,000 patients getting provincially funded biologic drugs would be switched to cheaper biosimilar ones.
Funding for $25/day child-care extended but future uncertain
Funding for $25/day child-care extended but future uncertain
The UCP government is extending funding until June for the $25-a-day child-care centres but a decision to whether the program will continue beyond then has not been made.
High River family resources hit by UCP cuts
High River family resources hit by UCP cuts
The Parent Link Centre in High River hopes to not close in response to UCP cuts and funding changes for child and parent services.
UCP cuts to social programs harming poor families, children
UCP cuts to social programs harming poor families, children
Kenney's UCP government cuts to Alberta’s social programs in the latest provincial budget are harming the most vulnerable, according to a new report on child and family poverty in the province.
UCP government turns down Lethbridge request for SCAN unit
UCP government turns down Lethbridge request for SCAN unit
City of Lethbridge mayor is expressing his disappointed after receiving confirmation the UCP government will not fund a SCAN unit.
B.C. seeks to hire Alberta firefighters from cut program
B.C. seeks to hire Alberta firefighters from cut program
B.C. looking to hire 8 of the 62 Alberta specialized firefighters, trained to rappel from a moving helicopter during a wildfire, who lost their jobs when the UCP government cut the progam last year.
Alberta's education funding freeze leads to cost-cutting
Alberta's education funding freeze leads to cost-cutting
The Kenney UCP government’s decision to freeze education funding has led to a frenzy of cost-cutting at school boards that had expected new money to deal with a flood of additional students.
No wage increases for Alberta nurses and teachers, arbitrators rule
No wage increases for Alberta nurses and teachers, arbitrators rule
The UCP was seeking wage rollbacks and arbitrators ruled for no wage increases. Nurses have already taken two years of zeros and teachers have had zero wage increases in 7 of the last 8 years.
Tuition to sky rocket in response to UCP cuts
Tuition to sky rocket in response to UCP cuts
In response to deep cuts from the UCP, the University of Calgary has approved tuition increases as high as 15% for some students. More increases are expected as UCP cut the tuition freeze.
UCP cuts funding for medications
UCP cuts funding for medications
The UCP has delisted a series of medications including one pain medication for palliative patients who do not respond to other medications
CBE sends final budget to province amid criticism
CBE sends final budget to province amid criticism
The Calgary Board of Education sends in budget, despite a $48-million funding gap created by UCP government underfunding.
UCP cuts grant to fight mountain pine beetles
UCP cuts grant to fight mountain pine beetles
After Crowsnest Pass applies for exisitng provincial grant funding to fight mountain pine beetles, UCP government turns around and says there’s no, there’s no grant money for this.
ETS passes more than double for seniors
ETS passes more than double for seniors
ETS passes more than doubling for seniors starting in February, due to UCP funding cuts to city.
Internal documents show scholarship delay due to UCP budget
Internal documents show scholarship delay due to UCP budget
Documents show the UCP government misled Albertans about the Rutherford Scholarship delay. Emails suggest news coverage and public outcry prompted a hasty about-face to open the Rutherfords on Aug. 6.
UCP Cuts threaten Alberta's Ability to respond to wildfires
UCP Cuts threaten Alberta's Ability to respond to wildfires
The UCP cuts mean that Alberta will loose 63 specialized firefighters who rappel from helicopters to prevent fires in remote locations from spreading.
UCP cuts Agricultural Ministry staff
UCP cuts Agricultural Ministry staff
The UCP cuts in the Agricultural Ministry have started with 50 workers receiving layoff notices.
Daycare grants nixed by province
Daycare grants nixed by province
The UCP government has pulled two grant programs meant to attract and retain qualified staff and help offset the costs of mandatory payroll contributions the Westlock Child Care Society relies upon.
Kenney's war on workers
Kenney's war on workers
Contracts have been broken, wages cut and unions undermined, it is evident that Kenney is waging a war on workers.
AHS imposes overtime limits, unions raise safety concerns
AHS imposes overtime limits, unions raise safety concerns
Healthcare managers will need to pre-approve overtime work due to a “need to manage overtime due to fiscal restraint” which will increase employee workload and risk patient safety.
MacEwan University hiking tuition after UCP budget cuts
MacEwan University hiking tuition after UCP budget cuts
Because of UCP budget cuts the MacEwan university will hike tuition an average of 7% across the university's 78 programs. Students will pay an average of $457 more in tuition the next academic year.
UCP government cuts funding allocated for Checkstops
UCP government cuts funding allocated for Checkstops
Police in Calgary and southern Alberta have been told if they are going to run Checkstop programs this Christmas, they'll have to pay for them since the UCP cut funding to the program.
Calgary school uses parent-raised funds to pay for teachers
Calgary school uses parent-raised funds to pay for teachers
Due to UCP budget cuts, some Calgary public schools are using funds set aside for class trips and graduation activities — some of it parent-raised — to eliminate deficits and retain teachers.
Facing cuts, law dean asks instructors to donate their pay
Facing cuts, law dean asks instructors to donate their pay
In the wake of budget cuts that have already led the University of Calgary to slash 250 jobs, the U of C law dean asks part-time instructors, mostly full-time lawyers, to donate their pay.
Budget cuts pressure on the Calgary Fire Department
Budget cuts pressure on the Calgary Fire Department
The UCP cuts have put the Calgary Fire Department in a situation where they may not be able to provide the level of service that council has asked them to provide as a long term target.
UCP pulls drug funding for Crohn's arthritis patients
UCP pulls drug funding for Crohn's arthritis patients
Doctors say 2,000 patients in Alberta will pay a price as the Kenney government stops funding Remicade, a drug used to treat people with Crohn's, ulcerative colitis, or certain types of arthritis.
UCP government warns of cut grants to child care programs
UCP government warns of cut grants to child care programs
The UCP will be cutting the Benefit Contribution Grant and the Staff Attraction Incentive on April 1, 2020. Childcare centres will now have extra costs which could lead to fee increases for parents.
UCP cuts workplace health and safety committees
UCP cuts workplace health and safety committees
Due to UCP changes, large employers, with numerous locations, will no longer be required to have an occupational health and safety (OHS) committee at every work site, putting worker safety at risk.
Kenney's carbon tax claim proven wrong
Kenney's carbon tax claim proven wrong
The UCP government cut the carbon tax despite the fact that the Alberta government's own analysis showed healthy economic growth and job creation under a carbon tax, documents show.
UCP's 'nasty Christmas present' of university tuition hike
UCP's 'nasty Christmas present' of university tuition hike
In time for Christmas, due to UCP budget cuts in education, Athabasca University announced it will be hiking its tuition next fall. Students attending the university will pay 7 % more.
UCP Minister LaGrange attacks Calgary Board of Education
UCP Minister LaGrange attacks Calgary Board of Education
Attacking the Calgary Board of Education, UCP Education Minister LaGrange is threatening the board and calling for governance and fiscal reviews, siting that their budget is too high.
Kenney's approval ratings drop in wake of cuts controversy
Kenney's approval ratings drop in wake of cuts controversy
Jason Kenney's approval ratings have cratered by 15 points over the last three months, according to a new poll. Kenney's UCP government have introduced a budget with significant cuts and job losses.
UCP will force patients to switch to cheaper medications
UCP will force patients to switch to cheaper medications
The UCP government will force 26,000 patients on government-sponsored drug plans to switch from expensive drugs that are known as biologics to cheaper near-copies of the medications
Why attack one of the best school systems in the world?
Why attack one of the best school systems in the world?
International assessments showed Alberta’s public education system is one of the very best education systems in the entire world, yet the UCP government is cutting funding.
UCP Cuts Force Wetaskiwin Parent Link to Close
UCP Cuts Force Wetaskiwin Parent Link to Close
Wetaskiwin Parent Link Centre has notified their landlord and employees they will be closed as of March 2020 after the UCP cuts funding.
UCP changes 'going to be a disaster' say doctors
UCP changes 'going to be a disaster' say doctors
With a deadline looming, Alberta doctors are speaking out against so-called "ten-minute medicine" — what they say will become the norm in the province if changes proposed by the government proceed.
Thousands lose drug coverage due to UCP cut
Thousands lose drug coverage due to UCP cut
The UCP is changing the rules for the Seniors Drug Benefit Program, removing coverage for 46,000 Albertans, ending coverage for non-seniors, who were receiving coverage as dependents of seniors.
Bus fees raised for St. Albert students after UCP grant cut
Bus fees raised for St. Albert students after UCP grant cut
St. Albert Public Schools is the latest capital region school board to hike bus fees due to UCP cuts. Parents of roughly 1,400 students will be affected.
UCP government attacks knowledge with cuts to post-secondary
UCP government attacks knowledge with cuts to post-secondary
The Kenney-led attack on knowledge weakens the main inspiration for the future of life in Alberta: the research-based university.
UCP increases dental costs for Albertans
UCP increases dental costs for Albertans
The UCP government allowed for a new dental fee guide that calls for a 4.4 per cent jump in prices for Albertans.
UCP takes another step toward "American-style health care"
UCP takes another step toward "American-style health care"
The UCP government announced a new plan to fund an additional 80,000 surgeries as it expands agreements with private facilities — a move critics called a step toward "American-style health care."
UCP cuts to Children's Services force closure in Rimbey
UCP cuts to Children's Services force closure in Rimbey
The UCP cuts force the closure of Rimbey Parent link and Neighborhood Place after cutting Early Childhood Development and the Healthy Families Program funding.
UCP cuts force EPSB to raise school bus fees
UCP cuts force EPSB to raise school bus fees
Edmonton Public School Board is raising school bus fees Feb. 1 in wake of UCP cuts in provincial budget.
Rural doctors worry UCP changes could lead to 'brain drain'
Rural doctors worry UCP changes could lead to 'brain drain'
A shortage of rural doctors will result from UCP funding cuts.
AMA President 'deeply concerned' about UCP proposals
AMA President 'deeply concerned' about UCP proposals
The President of the Alberta Medical Association, Dr. Molnar, is sounding the alarm on new proposed changes to how Doctors bill. Molnar says these changes will have negative effects on patients.
Possible new bus fees to make up for UCP education cuts
Possible new bus fees to make up for UCP education cuts
Due to the UCP budget cuts and axing of school grants, the Edmonton Public School Board is forced to look at increasing and adding more bus fees to make up some of the money lost.
The University of Lethbridge confirm tuition increases
The University of Lethbridge confirm tuition increases
U of L students will likely see tuition increases averaging 7 per cent due to UCP cuts.
Calgary Catholic School bus fees to increase due to UCP cuts
Calgary Catholic School bus fees to increase due to UCP cuts
The Calgary Catholic School District announced it will have to implement and increase bus fees as a result of the UCP short changing them by $17 million for general funding and enrollment growth.
UCP not funding needed Red Deer addiction clinic
UCP not funding needed Red Deer addiction clinic
Red Deer is not getting funding from the UCP for an addiction clinic, something they have long called for and need.
Albertans on hook for UCP's $6 billion corporate handout
Albertans on hook for UCP's $6 billion corporate handout
Research shows that Kenney's massive corporate handout won't cost Albertans $4.7 billion as previously thought but rather upwards of $6 Billion.
Calls for RCMP to investigate UCP firing Election Official
Calls for RCMP to investigate UCP firing Election Official
There are calls for the RCMP to investigate the UCP firing of the Alberta Elections Commissioner who had several investigations going into the UCP. UCP claims they are just trying to save money.
UCP evicts Indigenous learning centre
UCP evicts Indigenous learning centre
The Nechi Institute, an Indigenous learning centre that also provides counselling and other services, received a notice it must vacate in four months by the UCP.
Electricity bills to increase as UCP removes price cap
Electricity bills to increase as UCP removes price cap
Some Albertans will start to see higher electricity bills after the UCP decided to scrap the price cap that was brought in under the previous NDP government.
Peace Wapiti Public Schools lose $2 million to UCP cuts
Peace Wapiti Public Schools lose $2 million to UCP cuts
Peace Wapiti Public School Division has lost $2 million in funding this year after the UCP cancelled tax credits that helped with classroom size, classroom improvements and school fees.
Bus fees back for St. Albert and Sturgeon due to UCP cuts
Bus fees back for St. Albert and Sturgeon due to UCP cuts
St. Albert and Sturgeon area schools forced to reinstate bus fees after the UCP axed a grant and cut education funding.
Kenney upset at reaction to his budget full of cuts
Kenney upset at reaction to his budget full of cuts
In a speech to members at their Annual General Meeting, Kenney stated his displeasure with the reaction to the budget, indicating it could be worse so people shouldn't be so upset.
Nearly 6,000 Alberta public-sector jobs to be eliminated
Nearly 6,000 Alberta public-sector jobs to be eliminated
Unions told thousands of more job cuts coming to Alberta public service, in letters released late Friday afternoon.
UCP plans to privatize 6,400-7,400 public union jobs
UCP plans to privatize 6,400-7,400 public union jobs
Multiple unions received notice from the UCP that they intend to privatize upwards of 7,400 of their jobs over the next 4 years.
UNA President speaks out about 750 nurses being laid off
UNA President speaks out about 750 nurses being laid off
United Nurses of Alberta President, Heather Smith, speaks out about the massive health care layoffs that include 750 frontline nurses.
UCP cuts hasten Calgary tax hikes and layoffs
UCP cuts hasten Calgary tax hikes and layoffs
City of Calgary raising taxes, laying people off after forced to address funding shortfall from the UCP government.
Nurses among health care layoffs due to UCP cuts
Nurses among health care layoffs due to UCP cuts
Black Friday is taking on new meaning in Alberta with the UCP announcements of a massive health care worker lay off, including 750 in nurses.
UCP outsourcing legal work, many lay offs, will cost more
UCP outsourcing legal work, many lay offs, will cost more
The UCP is outsourcing government legal work to the privte sector, which will end up costing more in the long run. Ninety government legal staff are expected to be laid off.
HSAA Speaks on health care layoffs, threat of privatization
HSAA Speaks on health care layoffs, threat of privatization
The Health Sciences Association of Alberta speaks out against massive health care lay offs, the UCP's intention to bring private health care to Alberta and putting profits before patients.
UCP cuts force layoffs of 5,100 health care workers
UCP cuts force layoffs of 5,100 health care workers
Friends of Medicare break down the 5,100 recent layoffs in the health care sector as a result of UCP budget cuts. This is another step in the UCP's efforts to bring private health care to Alberta.
Kenney outsourcing to private sector, 90 to lose jobs
Kenney outsourcing to private sector, 90 to lose jobs
UCP are cutting 90 civil lawyers and outsourcing their work to the private sector despite cost estimates being higher with outsourcing.
UCP cut $1.6 million from Holy Spirit Roman Catholic School
UCP cut $1.6 million from Holy Spirit Roman Catholic School
Holy Spirit Roman Catholic School is facing a $1.6 million funding shortfall due to UCP budget cuts and will need to rely on their small reserve to make up the difference.
Lethbridge Schools using reserves to cover $6.5 M UCP cut
Lethbridge Schools using reserves to cover $6.5 M UCP cut
The Lethbridge School District is facing a mid-year, $6.5 million funding shortfall due to UCP budget cuts. They have decided to use reserve funds to avoid layoffs for the year.
UCP cuts force layoffs at U of C and Mount Royal
UCP cuts force layoffs at U of C and Mount Royal
U of C and Mount Royal are laying people off due to large UCP budget cuts to Alberta's post-secondary education.
UCP cuts independent Seniors Advocate from Alberta
UCP cuts independent Seniors Advocate from Alberta
UCP have cut the independent Seniors Advocate and combined the role with the health advocate who will now have to deal with income and social supports along with housing needs for seniors.
Calgary Board of Education begins staff layoffs
Calgary Board of Education begins staff layoffs
In dealing with the UCP education cuts the Calgary Board of Education has begun staff layoffs.
See list of provincial cuts due to latest UCP budget
See list of provincial cuts due to latest UCP budget
CBC provides a breakdown of where provincial dollars are being spent and cut in recent UCP budget.
Massive education cuts in UCP budget hitting communities
Massive education cuts in UCP budget hitting communities
STAR Catholic schools face a $2.1 million budget cut due to UCP's recently introduced provincial budget.
UCP Cuts force closure of Parent Link in Medicine Hat
UCP Cuts force closure of Parent Link in Medicine Hat
UCP cuts to children and family services put the McMan Parent Link in Medicine Hat at risk of closing.
Westwind School Divsion faces UCP cut of $1 million
Westwind School Divsion faces UCP cut of $1 million
The Westwind School Division is forced to make cuts that affect classrooms, programs and students after the UCP cuts $1 million in funding.
UCP cuts funding for Parent Link centres in Red Deer County
UCP cuts funding for Parent Link centres in Red Deer County
The UCP cuts mean Red Deer will loose two Parent Link centres which have served thousands of families for over a decade.
UCP cuts hit Stettler families with closure of Parent Link
UCP cuts hit Stettler families with closure of Parent Link
The UCP cut funding for Stettler Parent Link centre that offers services to children and families.
UCP scrap provincial cap on eletricity cap for Albertans
UCP scrap provincial cap on eletricity cap for Albertans
As higher power rates are forecast, the UCP cut consumer protections to limit electricity prices for people in Alberta.
UCP cut workplace rights on small farms
UCP cut workplace rights on small farms
UCP legislation cuts the requirement for small farms to have workplace safety insurance in favour of private insurance that may require injuried workers to sue their employers for a settlement.
UCP cut workplace rights for farm workers
UCP cut workplace rights for farm workers
The UCP has cut all requirements for WCB coverage for farm workers as well as stripping any rights to form a union from these workers.
UCP cuts hurting families across Alberta
UCP cuts hurting families across Alberta
The UCP has cut funding for Parent Link Centers across Alberta and opened and Expression of Interest process to administer funding that has been cut by $12 million
Cuts at Alberta Innovates leads to 125 job layoffs
Cuts at Alberta Innovates leads to 125 job layoffs
Depsite Alberta Innovates generating $29.83 for every $1 invested by the government, the UCP still cut the agency by millions resulting in 125 layoffs.
Calgary Board of Education cuts 300 teaching contracts
Calgary Board of Education cuts 300 teaching contracts
After their budget was cut by $32 million the board has been forced to cut 300 temporary teaching contracts.
UCP cuts force 250 jobs eliminated at University of Calgary
UCP cuts force 250 jobs eliminated at University of Calgary
The University of Calgary forced to cut 250 jobs after UCP cut their budget by $33 million in the middle of the school year. 100 positions will not be filled and the other 150 will be terminations.
More UCP cuts to family resources forcing closures
More UCP cuts to family resources forcing closures
The UCP have changed the funding model for several children and family focused programs in Alberta. As a result some of the programs will close and others will be cut back.
Teachers, public service wondering if pensions are safe
Teachers, public service wondering if pensions are safe
Alberta teachers and public service workers have been left in the dark when it comes to what is happening with their pensions. The recent UCP budget moved these pensions to be managed by AIMCo.
The UCP cancel all reporting on class sizes in Alberta
The UCP cancel all reporting on class sizes in Alberta
Albertans will no longer know class sizes in schools across Alberta as the UCP cancel the reporting requirements. It's easy to hide the issue of growing class sizes if you don't keep track of them!
Grande Prairie Schools faces UCP cuts of almost $5 million
Grande Prairie Schools faces UCP cuts of almost $5 million
Grande Prairie Public School Division is left dealing with one of the deepest funding cuts in the last 20 years after the UCP budget cuts.
The UCP fire Alberta's election commissioner
The UCP fire Alberta's election commissioner
The UCP fired the election commission that was investgiating election fundraising and advertising irregularities particularly in the UCP leadership race.
Sturgeon Public Schools look at $3.3 million in UCP cuts
Sturgeon Public Schools look at $3.3 million in UCP cuts
The rural school division is dealing with UCP cuts, including funding to keep class sizes down, and forcing the board to increase fees for families and students.
UCP cuts force 236 City of Calgary layoffs
UCP cuts force 236 City of Calgary layoffs
City of Calgary plans to deal with UCP cuts include eliminating 236 jobs, cuts to emergency response services, transit, city maintenance and increases to property taxes.
UCP cuts funding for anti-racism initiatives
UCP cuts funding for anti-racism initiatives
The UCP cut the Human Rights Education and Multiculturalism Fund during a time that police-reported hate crimes are on the rise.
Farmers concerned over UCP cuts to Ag Department
Farmers concerned over UCP cuts to Ag Department
Farmers are concerned as the UCP announce $34.1 million in cuts to the Department of Agriculture over the next four years.
Black Gold School Division sees a $5 million cut from UCP
Black Gold School Division sees a $5 million cut from UCP
The Black Gold School Division is grappling to deal with an austerity budget from the UCP that includes reducing staff, technology support and facility positions.
SAIT increases tuition as Kenney scraps tuition cap
SAIT increases tuition as Kenney scraps tuition cap
By cutting the provincial tuition cap, the UCP opened the door for tuition to increase on average 7% as post-secondary institutions deal with funding cuts
UCP cuts 2 child care subsidies
UCP cuts 2 child care subsidies
The UCP cut the kin child-care subsidty and the stay-at-home parent subsidy leaving child care providers and families scrambling.
UCP cuts funding aim to help sexually exploited children
UCP cuts funding aim to help sexually exploited children
The UCP are quietly cutting funding for kids who have been sexually exploited, those who experience homelessness, and funding for courses to prepare vulnerable youth for adulthood.
UCP cut speciality wildfire fighting program
UCP cut speciality wildfire fighting program
UCP cuts a highly specialized program that helps fight wild fires that will hinder the ability to fight fires in remote locations.
Medicine Hat deals with UCP cuts to child care funding
Medicine Hat deals with UCP cuts to child care funding
UCP cuts to child care is putting more pressure on the lack of quality child care spaces available in Medicine Hat. In some cases the funding is being cut 2 weeks after families were approved.
Sturgeon Schools beg UCP to keep election promise of no cuts
Sturgeon Schools beg UCP to keep election promise of no cuts
Rural school board begs UCP to undo funding cuts that will force staff cuts while the UCP try to maintain there have been no funding cuts.
Buffalo Trail Public Schools cut by over $1.4 million
Buffalo Trail Public Schools cut by over $1.4 million
Another rural school board faces deep cuts by the UCP government.
UCP education funding does not keep pace with student growth
UCP education funding does not keep pace with student growth
UCP tries to maintain there have been no education cuts depsite not funding for enrollment growth and numerous school boards showing shortfalls in the millions.
UCP tries to blame Calgary Board of Education for cuts
UCP tries to blame Calgary Board of Education for cuts
UCP acting surprised that the Calgary Board of Education might have to cut staff after the province cuts education funding.
Wetaskiwin Public Schools face over $3 million in UCP cuts
Wetaskiwin Public Schools face over $3 million in UCP cuts
Wetaskiwin Regional Public Schools face millions in cuts that will affect student programming, services and supports. Rural education was particularly hard hit with these education cuts.
UCP cut AISH payments
UCP cut AISH payments
UCP attempted to hide cutting AISH payments by halting indexing that keeps payments at the same rate as inflation. Without indexing housing and groceries cost more but AISH payments stay the same.
Calgary Board of Education cut $32 million by UCP
Calgary Board of Education cut $32 million by UCP
The Calgary Board of Education forced to look into service cuts, staff layoffs, use of reserves and parental fee increases to make up for UCP funding cuts while the number of students increases.
Parkland School Division face cut of $4.2 million
Parkland School Division face cut of $4.2 million
Parkland School Division faced with UCP funding cut of over $4.2 million while seeing a student enrollment increase of 2.6%.
Fort McMurray schools cut by more than $8.4 million by UCP
Fort McMurray schools cut by more than $8.4 million by UCP
Fort McMurray public and catholic school boards cut by $7.7 million while Keyano College cut by over $700,000.
UCP leaves Elk Island schools with $5.3 million shortfall
UCP leaves Elk Island schools with $5.3 million shortfall
UCP cuts leave Elk Island Public Schools with a $5.3 million shortfall will most likely lead to increased class sizes, changes in programs and services and even staff reductions.
UCP cuts tax incentives for moving screen industry
UCP cuts tax incentives for moving screen industry
UCP undercuts Alberta's moving screen industry by capping tax incentives causing productions to take jobs and investment to other locations
Elk Island School forced to use reserves after UCP cuts
Elk Island School forced to use reserves after UCP cuts
Elk Island Public School Board is looking at ways to make up UCP cuts including using reserves, not renewing contracts for staff or replacing staff positions once someone retires.
Wolf Creek Public Schools concerned about UCP budget cuts
Wolf Creek Public Schools concerned about UCP budget cuts
Wolf Creek Public Schools is speaking out about UCP budget cuts leaving them with a signficant shortfall in funding for the school year.
UCP child intervention system changes 'cruel'
UCP child intervention system changes 'cruel'
The UCP has cruely changed the age of eligibility for government support for youth in the child intervention system from age 24 to 22.
Deficit has grown $2 billion under Kenney
Deficit has grown $2 billion under Kenney
While Kenney pushes the idea of austerity and tries to justify his massive budget cuts, the deficit has actually increased by $2 billion.
UCP post-secondary cuts kneecapping a generation of students
UCP post-secondary cuts kneecapping a generation of students
A professor at the University of Alberta is sounding the alarm over the UCP slashing the post-secondary budget, stating that we are failing an entire generation of students.
UCP cuts St. Alberta School Boards' funding by $5 million
UCP cuts St. Alberta School Boards' funding by $5 million
The St. Albert public and catholic school boards are warning parents that they should expect reduced classroom support in the wake of $5 million cut from budget by UCP.
Elk Island Catholic Schools react to $3 million UCP cut
Elk Island Catholic Schools react to $3 million UCP cut
Elk Island Catholic Schools were surprised to find the UCP has cut their budget by $3 million after publicly stating they wouldn't cut education.
Medicine Hat public schools promise quality despite UCP cuts
Medicine Hat public schools promise quality despite UCP cuts
Medicine Hat's public school division is promising not to decrease quality of education despite UCP cuts to the annual budget.
Fort Vermillion School District reacts to UCP cuts
Fort Vermillion School District reacts to UCP cuts
Fort Vermillion school district is facing UCP budget cuts and massive increases in insurance.
UCP cutting funding for Agriculture, job losses to follow
UCP cutting funding for Agriculture, job losses to follow
The department of Agriculture and Forestry Ministry is facing UCP budget cuts. Agriculture will be affected and will result in job loss.
UCP cuts $10 million from Rocky View Schools
UCP cuts $10 million from Rocky View Schools
Rocky View Schools are worried after facing a $10 million cut due to the austerity measures in the UCP budget.
Charities worried about UCP cutting Alberta Lottery Fund
Charities worried about UCP cutting Alberta Lottery Fund
The UCP is cutting the Alberta Lottery Fund, leaving the charities and organizations that rely on it concerned. The UCP says it is streamlining but many are wondering if it means less access to funds.
A breakdown of the funding cuts in the UCP budget
A breakdown of the funding cuts in the UCP budget
CUPE Alberta provides a breakdown of the cuts contained in the UCP's recent Alberta budget.
Calgary to cut service or raise taxes due to UCP cuts
Calgary to cut service or raise taxes due to UCP cuts
Calgary Mayor Nenshi says the city is facing either tax hikes, cuts to police or cuts to various municiple services due to the UCP providing much less funding than was expected.
Calgary Police facing big cuts due to UCP budget
Calgary Police facing big cuts due to UCP budget
The Calgary police are trying to grapple with huge funding cuts contained in the recent UCP budget.
UCP wants wage cuts for teachers, nurses, public servants
UCP wants wage cuts for teachers, nurses, public servants
As the government is set to negotiate collective agreements with public sector workers, it is stating they will seek to have teachers, nurses and public servants take a 2-5% wage cut.
Red Deer school divisions worried after UCP cut funding
Red Deer school divisions worried after UCP cut funding
Both Red Deer School Divisions are concerned after the UCP cut funding for classroom sizes and improvements.
Popular summer hiring program axed by UCP
Popular summer hiring program axed by UCP
The very popular Summer Temporary Employment Program (STEP), which subsidzed employers for summer hires, has been completely cut by the UCP in their recent budget.
Sweeping changes proposed in two new massive UCP Bills
Sweeping changes proposed in two new massive UCP Bills
The UCP introduced two new omnibus bills that include lifting the ban on replacement workers for essential services, cuts to AISH and dictating where doctors practise.
Why cuts to public but not religion-based post-secondary?
Why cuts to public but not religion-based post-secondary?
A public education advocate is questioning why religious based post-secondary institutions aren't facing any provincial budget cuts while the public ones are.
UCP aims to cut AISH, allow replacement workers and more
UCP aims to cut AISH, allow replacement workers and more
Proposed changes in the UCP's two new omnibus bills include lifting the ban on replacement workers for essential services, cutting indexing of AISH and directing where doctors practise.
Students upset after UCP axes summer hiring program
Students upset after UCP axes summer hiring program
Students and employers were shocked to see the UCP axe the popular STEP program in the latest budget without any consultation.
Teachers upset to find their pensions affected by UCP budget
Teachers upset to find their pensions affected by UCP budget
Teachers are unhappy that their pensions are being touched in this UCP budget without any prior indication or consultation. The budget says the ATRF will transfer pensions to AIMCo.
Calgary Stampede, other events face cuts in UCP budget
Calgary Stampede, other events face cuts in UCP budget
The Calgary Stampede and Edmonton's K-Days have funding slashed in recent UCP budget.
UCP budget cuts a huge worry for post-secondary educators
UCP budget cuts a huge worry for post-secondary educators
The UCP's provincial budget proposes large funding cuts for Alberta's post-secondary institutions, leaving universities and colleges are very concerned. Tuition likely to increase as a result.
UCP increase Alberta student loan interest rates
UCP increase Alberta student loan interest rates
The UCP continue to hurt students by increasing interest on any current and future student loans provided by the province.
UCP scrap the tuition freeze for post-secondary students
UCP scrap the tuition freeze for post-secondary students
The UCP have cut grants to post-secondary schools at the same time as they scraped the tuition freeze. Will most likely lead to increased tuition to make up the funding shortfall.
Alberta tech companies upset with UCP cuts to sector
Alberta tech companies upset with UCP cuts to sector
Alberta's tech sector has been forced to pause or cancel plans for expansion and hiring after the UCP axed a tax credit that made Alberta competitive with other provinces.
Lethbridge educators react to education cuts in UCP budget
Lethbridge educators react to education cuts in UCP budget
Reaction from Lethbridge educators on the recent UCP budget and the cuts to elementary and post-secondary funding contained in it.
U of C cuts 25 jobs after UCP budget full of education cuts
U of C cuts 25 jobs after UCP budget full of education cuts
The U of C has eliminated 25 jobs a few days after the UCP released their provincial budget which includes big funding cuts for post-secondary institutions.
Elementary, post-secondary education cut by Kenney
Elementary, post-secondary education cut by Kenney
The recently inroduced budget attacks education in Alberta with deep cuts to post-secondaries and no new funding to account for new enrollment in elementary schools.
Calgary's Green Line in jeopardy due to UCP Cuts
Calgary's Green Line in jeopardy due to UCP Cuts
The UCP's budget includes drastic cuts to municipal funding, putting major projects such as Calgary's proposed Green Line, in jeopardy.
UCP break their word with latest round of budget cuts
UCP break their word with latest round of budget cuts
Many groups are upset with the UCP budget that jeopardizes all sorts of important projects and services that the UCP had vowed not to disrupt or cut the funding of.
Kenney's budget centred around deep cuts
Kenney's budget centred around deep cuts
The recent UCP budget includes deep cuts to municipalities, universities and many other sectors of society, leaving many expected to do more with less.
Energy diversification programs cut by UCP
Energy diversification programs cut by UCP
The UCP are cutting the energy diversification grants and loans programs. These programs were geared towards helping industry with partial upgrading and feedstock infrastructure.
Municipalities worried as UCP push police costs on to them
Municipalities worried as UCP push police costs on to them
The UCP's review of police funding has municipalities worried that costs will be downloaded to them and they won't be able to maintain the same level of service.
Kenney indicates he will be making massive cuts
Kenney indicates he will be making massive cuts
In a recent speech, Kenney declared the finances of the province are dire and that he intends to take action, signalling plans for deep cuts to services Albertans rely on.
UCP pause tax credit, tech companies worried for future
UCP pause tax credit, tech companies worried for future
Tech companies in Alberta are worried about the future of the industry with the government putting the investor tax credit on hold.
Once booming film industry now suffering due to UCP delays
Once booming film industry now suffering due to UCP delays
Alberta's formerly booming entertainment industry is reaching a crisis point as major projects decide to take their business elsewhere amid uncertainty about government funding.
UCP appointed panel wants deep cuts to senior's health care
UCP appointed panel wants deep cuts to senior's health care
Seniors health care and quality of life would be harmed with suggested cuts from the MacKinnon Report that recommends Alberta drop down to BC levels of funding for seniors.
UCP cuts funding that supports Albertans with vision loss
UCP cuts funding that supports Albertans with vision loss
The Kenney government has drastically cut funding for vision loss supports, forcing offices to close and services to Albertans to be lost.
UCP orders schools to stop using the word "public"
UCP orders schools to stop using the word "public"
The Kenney government has ordered that Alberta schools remove the word "public" from their name. This is another sign that the UCP wants to weaken public education in Alberta.
Court ruling a step backwards for Alberta workers
Court ruling a step backwards for Alberta workers
The court has overturned the injunction on Bill 9, which allows the UCP government to delay negotiations set out in the collective agreement.
Kenney signalling massive cuts with Blue Ribbon Panel report
Kenney signalling massive cuts with Blue Ribbon Panel report
Kenney's Blue Ribbon panel's report on Alberta finances paints one-sided picture that Kenney will use to justify massive cuts.
UCP funding delays cause for concern for education group
UCP funding delays cause for concern for education group
A ninety-year-old provincial education organization, the Alberta School Councils' Association, is worried for their future due to UCP funding delays and uncertainty.
UCP's new school fee guide will increase costs for parents
UCP's new school fee guide will increase costs for parents
The Kenney government is implementing a new school fee guide that will cost parents more for things like bussing.
UCP to remove auto insurance cap, rates to increase
UCP to remove auto insurance cap, rates to increase
The UCP are removing the cap on auto insurance rates that were put in place by the former NDP government, which will cost Albertans more.
Seclusion rooms allowed back in school after UCP remove ban
Seclusion rooms allowed back in school after UCP remove ban
The UCP has lifted the ban on seclusion rooms in schools, allowing their use. The previous government had banned seclusion rooms after controversial use.
UCP halted anti-conversion therapy group to Marshall Pride
UCP halted anti-conversion therapy group to Marshall Pride
Members of the group that were tasked with ending conversion therapy in Alberta, a project the UCP cancelled after rolling back LGBTQ rights for youth, will be the Marshalls at Calgary Pride.
Another curriculum review launched after UCP scrap last one
Another curriculum review launched after UCP scrap last one
UCP launches new curriculum review, after scrapping one that took 11 years to build, across various administrations, that was ready to be implemented.
Supervised consumption site review to ignore health benefits
Supervised consumption site review to ignore health benefits
The UCP launch what they call a "review" of supervised drug consumption sites but the the review will not look at the health benefits or the services, just the socio-economic impacts.
UCP rewarding friends with patronage appointments
UCP rewarding friends with patronage appointments
The UCP are rewarding their friends by replacing provincial board members with patronage appointments. They announced several appointments of people with very close ties to the UCP or Kenney.
Failed UCP candidate among recent patronage appointees
Failed UCP candidate among recent patronage appointees
One of the recent UCP patronage appointments went to one of their failed Edmonton candidates and former Edmonton Eskmos CEO, Len Rhodes.