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…
December 16, 2021 – Grande Cache, Alberta – Correctional Service Canada On December 9, 2021, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized on the grounds of Grande Cache Institution. The package included shatter (cannabis concentrate), cell phones, SIM cards, and tobacco. The total estimated…
Backgrounder The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Prairie Region today released operational and enforcement highlights covering the period from January 1 to October 31, 2021. Undeclared restricted and non-restricted weapons seized at North Portal, Saskatchewan in August, 2021; non-restricted weapons were returned after penalties were paid. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Prairie Region today…
April 30, 2021 — Calgary, Alberta Budget 2021 is the Government of Canada’s plan to finish the fight against COVID-19 and ensure a robust economic recovery that is inclusive of all Canadians. Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, met with some of Alberta’s foremost business leaders, investors, innovators and policy‑makers to discuss…
November 8, 2021– Edmonton, 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, will outline federal support for an initiative that enables Alberta companies to capitalize on growth opportunities in hydrogen energy. Minister Vandal will be joined…