January 18, 2022 – Calgary, Alberta – The Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, and the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, will announce federal support for Alberta’s clean technology industry and…
More than $5.6 million in new federal funding will help Alberta communities attract investment, create jobs and transition towards a greener economy January 17, 2022 – Edmonton, Alberta – Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) As Canada continues to shift away from coal-fired power to protect our climate and create a more sustainable economy, the Government…
On January 8, a physical altercation took place between two inmates at Edmonton Institution, which is a maximum security facility. Both inmates were taken to a community hospital for assessment and treatment following this incident. One of the inmates was treated for his injuries and returned to the institution the same night, while one inmate…
January 6, 2022– Grande Cache, Alberta – Correctional Service Canada On January 5, 2022, Maxime Boucher, an inmate from Grande Cache Institution died while in our custody. At the time of his death, Mr. Boucher, had been serving, since April 19, 2021, a 9 years, 3 months and 3 days sentence for attempted murder, kidnapping,…
December 30, 2021 – Drumheller, Alberta – Correctional Service Canada Correctional Service Canada (CSC) advises that 13 inmates and 41 employees at Drumheller Institution in Alberta have tested positive for COVID-19. We are closely monitoring the situation, and measures are in place to minimize spread of the virus within the institution. COVID-19 testing is being…
December 16, 2021 – Ottawa, Ontario The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted how much we rely on the Internet. Canadians across the country need access to reliable, high-speed Internet as many of us are working, learning, and staying in touch with friends and family from home. Today, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism, Associate Minister of…
