Kenney's Cuts Tracker
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Albertans trusted Jason Kenney to make our lives better. Instead, he’s implemented massive job loss and vicious cuts. We didn’t vote for this.
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Rural counties owed $245M in unpaid oil and gas taxes
Rural counties owed $245M in unpaid oil and gas taxes
Alberta's municipal districts and counties say oil and gas companies owe them $245 million in unpaid property taxes, a 42-per-cent increase over last year while UCP refuses to change loophole.
Labour leaders blast health officials over Olymel outbreak
Labour leaders blast health officials over Olymel outbreak
Alberta Federation of Labour president Gil McGowan said public health officials should have mandated the closure of the plant — and not left it up to Olymel management to shut its doors.
UCP connected company gets COVID testing contract
UCP connected company gets COVID testing contract
An oil company turned into a healthcare company to get ‘significant’ COVID testing contract after hiring UCP connected lobbyist whose son works in health ministry.
UCP frontline worker wage support is late and divisive
UCP frontline worker wage support is late and divisive
Due to ongoing pressure, the UCP will finally use COVID-19 federal funding for frontline workers. Kenney announced that some Alberta frontline workers will receive a one-time $1,200 payment.
The fall of Jason Kenney
The fall of Jason Kenney
A really good analysis of Kenney and his divisive, inequitable, angry and largely dysfunctional kind of government.
Critics skeptical as UCP reverses on open-pit coal mines
Critics skeptical as UCP reverses on open-pit coal mines
The UCP’s abrupt change of course follows weeks of protests from hundreds of thousands of Albertans from all walks of life. Landowner and conservation groups greeted the announcement with skepticism.
UCP retreats on 1976 coal policy but no guarantees
UCP retreats on 1976 coal policy but no guarantees
Due to Albertans' overwhelming outcry over open-pit mines, the UCP will reinstate the 1976 coal policy and promises public consultation. But it’s no guarantee there won’t be more open-pit mines.
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UCP cuts carbon credit program for Alberta farmers
UCP cuts carbon credit program for Alberta farmers
The UCP government will not be renewing Alberta’s conservation cropping protocols for Alberta grain farmers to generate carbon offsets under the province’s greenhouse gas reduction strategy.
UCP not using $675M in COVID-19 federal emergency funds
UCP not using $675M in COVID-19 federal emergency funds
Alberta is sitting on more than $675 million federal emergency COVID-19 funds, for essential worker wage top-ups, job training in hard-hit sectors, long-term care supports, and more.
UCP wins legal bid to cut young adults benefits
UCP wins legal bid to cut young adults benefits
Hundreds of young adults transitioning out of the child welfare system will be cut off from their government benefits at 22 instead of 24, after Alberta's highest court upholds UCP cut with warning.
Alberta Federation of Labour calls school outbreaks alarming
Alberta Federation of Labour calls school outbreaks alarming
As two Edmonton schools move online due to outbreaks, Gil McGowan, AFL president, said it's time to consider sending all Alberta students back online, at least where COVID-19 rates are high.
Layoffs from Cenovus-Husky oilpatch merger begin
Layoffs from Cenovus-Husky oilpatch merger begin
The fallout from the merger of two oilpatch majors — Cenovus Energy and Husky Energy — is expected to land in downtown Calgary.
UCP cuts camp for adults with developmental disabilities
UCP cuts camp for adults with developmental disabilities
The UCP government has cut funding to a central Alberta camp for adults with developmental disabilities. The province had been providing roughly $628,000 in total funding through the Michener Centre.
UCP wants to sell land titles, corporate registry services
UCP wants to sell land titles, corporate registry services
The UCP government is planning to sell public profitable land titles, corporate and personal properties registries to a private company offering an 'exclusive 35-year contract' to successful bidder.
Union leader said Kenney lost his bet on Keystone XL
Union leader said Kenney lost his bet on Keystone XL
With Alberta facing a financial loss of over $1 billion, Rory Gill, president of CUPE Alberta said it’s not right to blame Biden. Gill said Alberta should look at diversifying the Alberta economy.
Unions 'livid' after UCP changes terms of public-sector pensions
Unions 'livid' after UCP changes terms of public-sector pensions
"We call it theft," said Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) president Gil McGowan after province issues ministerial orders changing terms of public-sector pensions.
Alberta musician against coal mines in Rocky Mountains
Alberta musician against coal mines in Rocky Mountains
An Alberta musician, Corb Lund is coming out against proposed coal mines for the province's Rocky Mountains.
UCP quietly passed order that takes over pensions
UCP quietly passed order that takes over pensions
The Alberta Teachers’ Association says it is “incensed” by recent changes the United Conservative government has made which will take control away from teachers when it comes to their pensions.
Albertans won't forget Aloha-gate
Albertans won't forget Aloha-gate
Albertans will remember that at least eight UCP members and senior staffers jetted off to foreign locales while they stayed at home following emergency directives by the government those office-holders represent.
Allard resigns from cabinet post, other MLAs demoted
Allard resigns from cabinet post, other MLAs demoted
Kenney accepted the resignations of Grande Prairie MLA Tracy Allard as minister of municipal affairs and of Jamie Huckabay, his chief of staff. In a Facebook post, Kenney said he has demoted five other UCP MLAs who travelled internationally.
Tany Yao sixth MLA confirmed to have travelled amid COVID-19
Tany Yao sixth MLA confirmed to have travelled amid COVID-19
Officials said Tany Yao is the latest UCP MLA who left Canada during the holiday season amid COVID-19. Yao, who represents Fort McMurray – Wood Buffalo, is currently in Mexico and cannot be reached.
#ResignKenney trends after Alberta MLAs and staff travel
#ResignKenney trends after Alberta MLAs and staff travel
#ResignKenney was trending on Twitter, after the premier failed to lay out consequences for at least eight MLAs and staffers for Alberta’s UCP who travelled internationally amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Two more UCP MLAs returning to Alberta from trips abroad
Two more UCP MLAs returning to Alberta from trips abroad
Pat Rehn, the MLA for Lesser Slave Lake, posted on Facebook Saturday confirming he is on his way back from Mexico. Jason Stephan, MLA for Red Deer-South, is also returning from a trip to Arizona.
Kenney won't sanction Allard or others who travelled
Kenney won't sanction Allard or others who travelled
He said he wouldn't be sanctioning Allard or others in government who travelled, as they did not break the law, and he said he was not clear with staff about whether or not they should be travelling.
Alberta municipal affairs minister took Hawaii vacation
Alberta municipal affairs minister took Hawaii vacation
Municipal Affairs Minister Tracy Allard vacationed in Hawaii this month, despite direction from both federal and provincial governments to avoid non-essential travel during the COVID-19 pandemic.
UCP plans new mountaintop-removal coal mines
UCP plans new mountaintop-removal coal mines
First, the UCP rescinded a policy preventing coal companies from surface mining the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains. Then, they accepted offers from Australian coal companies to mine close to 2,000 hectares.
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.
The politics behind Jason Kenney's 'tepid' COVID-19 response
The politics behind Jason Kenney's 'tepid' COVID-19 response
Polling shows the Kenney government is paying a price for its handling of the pandemic. Alberta has the largest absolute number of COVID-19 cases in Canada, despite having the fourth largest population.
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.
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
Foothills doctor leaving UCP policies behind
Foothills doctor leaving UCP policies behind
Five Sundre docs to leave Alberta amid UCP government dispute
Five Sundre docs to leave Alberta amid UCP government dispute
UCP government cuts income supports to 10,000 people
UCP government cuts income supports to 10,000 people
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.
Whatever happened to the Alberta superlab?
Whatever happened to the Alberta superlab?
The UCP cancelled the superlab, alongside the planned $50-million buyout of Dynalife and $23-million of the planned $595-million capital budget for the project had already been spent.
Rural families in Brooks face potential 466% tax increase
Rural families in Brooks face potential 466% tax increase
UCP cuts to emergency dispatch may put lives at risk
UCP cuts to emergency dispatch may put lives at risk
Red Deer families face 30% tax increase after UCP tax plan
Red Deer families face 30% tax increase after UCP tax plan
UCP considers $200M private orthopedic surgical facility
UCP considers $200M private orthopedic surgical facility
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.
Special-needs students left behind with UCP education cuts
Special-needs students left behind with UCP education cuts
UCP to privatize care for vulnerable children and adults
UCP to privatize care for vulnerable children and adults
Stettler County protests Kenney's damaging policies
Stettler County protests Kenney's damaging policies
Families of developmentally disabled fight UCP privatization
Families of developmentally disabled fight UCP privatization
“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 cut of on-site dental causes unnecessary hardship
UCP cut of on-site dental causes unnecessary hardship
UCP decision to close drug site will ultimately cost lives
UCP decision to close drug site will ultimately 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
UCP omnibus bill paves way for private surgeries
UCP omnibus bill paves way for private surgeries
UCP scraps grants for post-secondary students with children
UCP scraps grants for post-secondary students with children
Sundre hospital loses 8 doctors due to UCP
Sundre hospital loses 8 doctors due to UCP
UCP announced more tax cuts for corporations
UCP announced more tax cuts for corporations
Kenney cuts funding for queer and trans at-risk youth centre
Kenney cuts funding for queer and trans at-risk youth centre
UCP cuts phone-based supervised consumption project
UCP cuts phone-based supervised consumption project
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
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
Edmonton Public School cuts 178 teachers due to UCP budget
Edmonton Public School cuts 178 teachers due to UCP budget
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
Opposition bill seeks to reverse public-sector pension changes
Opposition bill seeks to reverse public-sector pension changes
NDP MLA and labour and immigration critic Christina Gray tabled a private member's bill that seeks to halt cabinet ministers from withdrawing Alberta from the Canada Pension Plan — a proposal floated by Kenney.
UCP scrap job competition for Alberta's Health Advocate
UCP scrap job competition for Alberta's Health Advocate
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
Parents say UCP education cut abandons special needs kids
Parents say UCP education cut abandons special needs kids
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
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
Alberta universities, colleges face UCP funding cuts
Alberta universities, colleges face UCP funding cuts
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
AHS Review recommends increasing monthly fees on seniors
AHS Review recommends increasing monthly fees on seniors
Drug plan benefits affecting 60,000 Albertans heartless
Drug plan benefits affecting 60,000 Albertans heartless
Calgary forced to cut floor mitigation after UCP cuts
Calgary forced to cut floor mitigation after UCP cuts
UCP changes to education sector driven by ideology
UCP changes to education sector driven by ideology
Recommended health care cuts including replacing nurses
Recommended health care cuts including replacing nurses
AHS review recommends higher costs and more privatization
AHS review recommends higher costs and more privatization
UCP MLA claims more cuts needed to AHS management
UCP MLA claims more cuts needed to AHS management
UCP turns to private health care to off-load costs
UCP turns to private health care to off-load costs
Cuts force government workers to respond to rural crime
Cuts force government workers to respond to rural crime
Arbitrator pushes back against rollbacks for public workers
Arbitrator pushes back against rollbacks for public workers
UCP cuts hit St. Albert family
UCP cuts hit St. Albert family
UCP cuts section of Alberta building code
UCP cuts section of Alberta building code
Rural Alberta missing out on unpaid taxes from oil and gas
Rural Alberta missing out on unpaid taxes from oil and gas
UCP excludes teacher representatives from education review
UCP excludes teacher representatives from education review
Services for children and families cut across Alberta
Services for children and families cut across Alberta
UCP sudden changes for AISH
UCP sudden changes for AISH
Service Alberta forced to make layoffs
Service Alberta forced to make layoffs
Cochrane child and family services cut by 40%
Cochrane child and family services cut by 40%
St. Alberta children's programing faces potential cuts
St. Alberta children's programing faces potential cuts
UCP cuts overall funding for film and television in Alberta
UCP cuts overall funding for film and television in Alberta
The UCP curriculum review cuts teachers from the panel
The UCP curriculum review cuts teachers from the panel
Alberta cuts funding plan for province
Alberta cuts funding plan for province
UCP shifts to performance-based funding for post-secondary
UCP shifts to performance-based funding for post-secondary
Briefing notes question the UCP corporate tax cuts
Briefing notes question the UCP corporate tax cuts
UCP off-loads policing costs onto rural municipalities
UCP off-loads policing costs onto rural municipalities
UCP eyes education support funding for more cuts
UCP eyes education support funding for more cuts
Agricultural sector concerned about government job cuts
Agricultural sector concerned about government job cuts
UCP cuts force legal witnesses to go without
UCP cuts force legal witnesses to go without
Crowsnest Pass loses early childhood programs
Crowsnest Pass loses early childhood programs
No more tissues or water for victims due to cruel UCP cuts
No more tissues or water for victims due to cruel UCP cuts
Kenney refuses to help municipalities with O&G unpaid taxes
Kenney refuses to help municipalities with O&G unpaid taxes
Kenney to close drug consumption sites
Kenney to close drug consumption sites
UCP kicks 46,000 senior dependants off of drug coverage
UCP kicks 46,000 senior dependants off of drug coverage
Rural residents will have to pay for O&G companies' debt
Rural residents will have to pay for O&G companies' debt
UCP pauses rent supplement for low-income Albertans
UCP pauses rent supplement for low-income Albertans
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
Some may have to quit jobs due to daycare program cut
Some may have to quit jobs due to daycare program cut
UCP's conscience rights bill worries doctors
UCP's conscience rights bill worries doctors
UCP tells post-secondary: freeze hiring, hosting and travel
UCP tells post-secondary: freeze hiring, hosting and travel
UCP says no for low-income bussing support in Lethbridge
UCP says no for low-income bussing support in Lethbridge
Funding for $25/day child-care extended but future uncertain
Funding for $25/day child-care extended but future uncertain
UCP switching to biosimilar drugs will not work for all
UCP switching to biosimilar drugs will not work for all
UCP cuts to social programs harming poor families, children
UCP cuts to social programs harming poor families, children
High River family resources hit by UCP cuts
High River family resources hit by UCP cuts
B.C. seeks to hire Alberta firefighters from cut program
B.C. seeks to hire Alberta firefighters from cut program
Alberta's education funding freeze leads to cost-cutting
Alberta's education funding freeze leads to cost-cutting
UCP government turns down Lethbridge request for SCAN unit
UCP government turns down Lethbridge request for SCAN unit
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
UCP cuts funding for medications
UCP cuts funding for medications
UCP cuts grant to fight mountain pine beetles
UCP cuts grant to fight mountain pine beetles
CBE sends final budget to province amid criticism
CBE sends final budget to province amid criticism
ETS passes more than double for seniors
ETS passes more than double for seniors
Internal documents show scholarship delay due to UCP budget
Internal documents show scholarship delay due to UCP budget
UCP Cuts threaten Alberta's Ability to respond to wildfires
UCP Cuts threaten Alberta's Ability to respond to wildfires
UCP cuts Agricultural Ministry staff
UCP cuts Agricultural Ministry staff
Daycare grants nixed by province
Daycare grants nixed by province
Kenney's war on workers
Kenney's war on workers
AHS imposes overtime limits, unions raise safety concerns
AHS imposes overtime limits, unions raise safety concerns
UCP government cuts funding allocated for Checkstops
UCP government cuts funding allocated for Checkstops
Calgary school uses parent-raised funds to pay for teachers
Calgary school uses parent-raised funds to pay for teachers
MacEwan University hiking tuition after UCP budget cuts
MacEwan University hiking tuition after UCP budget cuts
Facing cuts, law dean asks instructors to donate their pay
Facing cuts, law dean asks instructors to donate their pay
Budget cuts pressure on the Calgary Fire Department
Budget cuts pressure on the Calgary Fire Department
UCP pulls drug funding for Crohn's arthritis patients
UCP pulls drug funding for Crohn's arthritis patients
UCP government warns of cut grants to child care programs
UCP government warns of cut grants to child care programs
Kenney's carbon tax claim proven wrong
Kenney's carbon tax claim proven wrong
UCP cuts workplace health and safety committees
UCP cuts workplace health and safety committees
UCP's 'nasty Christmas present' of university tuition hike
UCP's 'nasty Christmas present' of university tuition hike
UCP Minister LaGrange attacks Calgary Board of Education
UCP Minister LaGrange attacks Calgary Board of Education
UCP Cuts Force Wetaskiwin Parent Link to Close
UCP Cuts Force Wetaskiwin Parent Link to Close
Why attack one of the best school systems in the world?
Why attack one of the best school systems in the world?
Kenney's approval ratings drop in wake of cuts controversy
Kenney's approval ratings drop in wake of cuts controversy
UCP will force patients to switch to cheaper medications
UCP will force patients to switch to cheaper medications
UCP changes 'going to be a disaster' say doctors
UCP changes 'going to be a disaster' say doctors
Thousands lose drug coverage due to UCP cut
Thousands lose drug coverage due to UCP cut
Bus fees raised for St. Albert students after UCP grant cut
Bus fees raised for St. Albert students after UCP grant cut
UCP cuts force EPSB to raise school bus fees
UCP cuts force EPSB to raise school bus fees
UCP takes another step toward "American-style health care"
UCP takes another 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
UCP government attacks knowledge with cuts to post-secondary
UCP government attacks knowledge with cuts to post-secondary
UCP increases dental costs for Albertans
UCP increases dental costs for Albertans
Rural doctors worry UCP changes could lead to 'brain drain'
Rural doctors worry UCP changes could lead to 'brain drain'
AMA President 'deeply concerned' about UCP proposals
AMA President 'deeply concerned' about UCP proposals
Possible new bus fees to make up for UCP education cuts
Possible new bus fees to make up for UCP education cuts
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
UCP not funding needed Red Deer addiction clinic
UCP not funding needed Red Deer addiction clinic
Albertans on hook for UCP's $6 billion corporate handout
Albertans on hook for UCP's $6 billion corporate handout
Calls for RCMP to investigate UCP firing Election Official
Calls for RCMP to investigate UCP firing Election Official
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
Peace Wapiti Public Schools lose $2 million to UCP cuts
Peace Wapiti Public Schools lose $2 million to UCP cuts
Kenney upset at reaction to his budget full of cuts
Kenney upset at reaction to his budget full of cuts
Bus fees back for St. Albert and Sturgeon due to UCP cuts
Bus fees back for St. Albert and Sturgeon due to UCP cuts
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
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.
UNA President speaks out about 750 nurses being laid off
UNA President speaks out about 750 nurses being laid off
HSAA Speaks on health care layoffs, threat of privatization
HSAA Speaks on health care layoffs, threat of privatization
UCP outsourcing legal work, many lay offs, will cost more
UCP outsourcing legal work, many lay offs, will cost more
UCP cuts hasten Calgary tax hikes and layoffs
UCP cuts hasten Calgary tax hikes and layoffs
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.
UCP cut $1.6 million from Holy Spirit Roman Catholic School
UCP cut $1.6 million from Holy Spirit Roman Catholic School
Kenney outsourcing to private sector, 90 to lose jobs
Kenney outsourcing to private sector, 90 to lose jobs
UCP cuts force layoffs at U of C and Mount Royal
UCP cuts force layoffs at U of C and Mount Royal
Lethbridge Schools using reserves to cover $6.5 M UCP cut
Lethbridge Schools using reserves to cover $6.5 M UCP cut
UCP cuts independent Seniors Advocate from Alberta
UCP cuts independent Seniors Advocate from Alberta
Calgary Board of Education begins staff layoffs
Calgary Board of Education begins staff layoffs
See list of provincial cuts due to latest UCP budget
See list of provincial cuts due to latest UCP budget
Massive education cuts in UCP budget hitting communities
Massive education cuts in UCP budget hitting communities
Westwind School Divsion faces UCP cut of $1 million
Westwind School Divsion faces UCP cut of $1 million
UCP Cuts force closure of Parent Link in Medicine Hat
UCP Cuts force closure of Parent Link in Medicine Hat
UCP cuts funding for Parent Link centres in Red Deer County
UCP cuts funding for Parent Link centres in Red Deer County
UCP cut workplace rights on small farms
UCP cut workplace rights on small farms
UCP cut workplace rights for farm workers
UCP cut workplace rights for farm workers
UCP scrap provincial cap on eletricity cap for Albertans
UCP scrap provincial cap on eletricity cap for Albertans
UCP cuts hit Stettler families with closure of Parent Link
UCP cuts hit Stettler families with closure of Parent Link
Alberta unions worry about plan for UCP-controlled pensions
Alberta unions worry about plan for UCP-controlled pensions
Public-sector employees are increasingly worried about the future of their pension plans after the UCP government introduced legislation to lock-in all public-sector pension plans under AIMCo.
Calgary Board of Education cuts 300 teaching contracts
Calgary Board of Education cuts 300 teaching contracts
Cuts at Alberta Innovates leads to 125 job layoffs
Cuts at Alberta Innovates leads to 125 job layoffs
UCP cuts hurting families across Alberta
UCP cuts hurting families across Alberta
UCP cuts force 250 jobs eliminated at University of Calgary
UCP cuts force 250 jobs eliminated at University of Calgary
Teachers, public service wondering if pensions are safe
Teachers, public service wondering if pensions are safe
The UCP cancel all reporting on class sizes in Alberta
The UCP cancel all reporting on class sizes in Alberta
More UCP cuts to family resources forcing closures
More UCP cuts to family resources forcing closures
The UCP fire Alberta's election commissioner
The UCP fire Alberta's election commissioner
Grande Prairie Schools faces UCP cuts of almost $5 million
Grande Prairie Schools faces UCP cuts of almost $5 million
UCP cuts force 236 City of Calgary layoffs
UCP cuts force 236 City of Calgary layoffs
UCP cuts funding for anti-racism initiatives
UCP cuts funding for anti-racism initiatives
Sturgeon Public Schools look at $3.3 million in UCP cuts
Sturgeon Public Schools look at $3.3 million in UCP cuts
Farmers concerned over UCP cuts to Ag Department
Farmers concerned over UCP cuts to Ag Department
Black Gold School Division sees a $5 million cut from UCP
Black Gold School Division sees a $5 million cut from UCP
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
Medicine Hat deals with UCP cuts to child care funding
Medicine Hat deals with UCP cuts to child care funding
UCP cut speciality wildfire fighting program
UCP cut speciality wildfire fighting program
Sturgeon Schools beg UCP to keep election promise of no cuts
Sturgeon Schools beg UCP to keep election promise of no cuts
UCP cuts funding aim to help sexually exploited children
UCP cuts funding aim to help sexually exploited children
Buffalo Trail Public Schools cut by over $1.4 million
Buffalo Trail Public Schools cut by over $1.4 million
UCP cut AISH payments
UCP cut AISH payments
UCP tries to blame Calgary Board of Education for cuts
UCP tries to blame Calgary Board of Education for cuts
UCP education funding does not keep pace with student growth
UCP education funding does not keep pace with student growth
Wetaskiwin Public Schools face over $3 million in UCP cuts
Wetaskiwin Public Schools face over $3 million in UCP cuts
Fort McMurray schools cut by more than $8.4 million by UCP
Fort McMurray schools cut by more than $8.4 million by UCP
UCP leaves Elk Island schools with $5.3 million shortfall
UCP leaves Elk Island schools with $5.3 million shortfall
Parkland School Division face cut of $4.2 million
Parkland School Division face cut of $4.2 million
Calgary Board of Education cut $32 million by UCP
Calgary Board of Education cut $32 million by UCP
Elk Island School forced to use reserves after UCP cuts
Elk Island School forced to use reserves after UCP cuts
Wolf Creek Public Schools concerned about UCP budget cuts
Wolf Creek Public Schools concerned about UCP budget cuts
UCP child intervention system changes 'cruel'
UCP child intervention system changes 'cruel'
UCP cuts tax incentives for moving screen industry
UCP cuts tax incentives for moving screen industry
UCP cuts St. Alberta School Boards' funding by $5 million
UCP cuts St. Alberta School Boards' funding by $5 million
Deficit has grown $2 billion under Kenney
Deficit has grown $2 billion under Kenney
UCP post-secondary cuts kneecapping a generation of students
UCP post-secondary cuts kneecapping a generation of students
Medicine Hat public schools promise quality despite UCP cuts
Medicine Hat public schools promise quality despite UCP cuts
Elk Island Catholic Schools react to $3 million UCP cut
Elk Island Catholic Schools react to $3 million UCP cut
UCP cutting funding for Agriculture, job losses to follow
UCP cutting funding for Agriculture, job losses to follow
UCP cuts $10 million from Rocky View Schools
UCP cuts $10 million from Rocky View Schools
Fort Vermillion School District reacts to UCP cuts
Fort Vermillion School District reacts to UCP cuts
Charities worried about UCP cutting Alberta Lottery Fund
Charities worried about UCP cutting Alberta Lottery Fund
A breakdown of the funding cuts in the UCP budget
A breakdown of the funding cuts in the UCP budget
UCP wants wage cuts for teachers, nurses, public servants
UCP wants wage cuts for teachers, nurses, public servants
Calgary Police facing big cuts due to UCP budget
Calgary Police facing big cuts due to UCP budget
Red Deer school divisions worried after UCP cut funding
Red Deer school divisions worried after UCP cut funding
Calgary to cut service or raise taxes due to UCP cuts
Calgary to cut service or raise taxes due to UCP cuts
Students upset after UCP axes summer hiring program
Students upset after UCP axes summer hiring program
Why cuts to public but not religion-based post-secondary?
Why cuts to public but not religion-based post-secondary?
Popular summer hiring program axed by UCP
Popular summer hiring program axed by UCP
Sweeping changes proposed in two new massive UCP Bills
Sweeping changes proposed in two new massive UCP Bills
UCP aims to cut AISH, allow replacement workers and more
UCP aims to cut AISH, allow replacement workers and more
Teachers upset to find their pensions affected by UCP budget