Alberta will continue to explore its own pension plan and tax collection agency. A mandate letter from Premier Danielle Smith to Finance Minister Nate Horner tasked him with releasing the Alberta Pension Plan report and consulting with Albertans about its findings, as well as assessing the feasibility and advantages of establishing an Alberta Revenue Agency.
Nine solar power projects in the province will receive funding from the federal government. Jonathan Wilkinson, the federal Minister of Natural Resources, announced a $160 million investment into the projects located in Cypress County, Vulcan County, Starland County, and Métis Nation Region 3, among others. More on Wilkinson below!
Alberta is grappling with a shortage of veterinarians. With approximately 60% of Albertans owning pets, the demand for veterinary services has surpassed the current staffing capacity. The University of Calgary is the sole institution in the province with a veterinary medicine program. The Province increased funding for the program in 2022, with the goal of admitting 100 more students by 2025. However, those students likely won’t reach the workforce until 2029, and there are calls to bring in more foreign-trained veterinarians and ensure they can more easily receive credentials to practice in Alberta.
