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| MLA Legislature Report Alana DeLong, MLA
Calgary Seniors And Persons With Disabilities To Benefit From New And Modernized Housing: More than 800 local seniors and persons with disabilities will have new or updated homes, thanks to capital funding from the government. The Affordable Supportive Living Initiative and the Lodge Modernization and Improvement programs are providing more than $9.2 million to help develop 103 new affordable supportive living units and 708 modernized and improved affordable units in 12 projects at 11 different facilities in Calgary. The projects will benefit the local economy by generating more than $27 million in construction-related spending. With this year’s funding, the province has invested $365 million in capital funding since 1999 to support the development or modernization of about 7,800 supportive living and lodge units. The funding reflects the Alberta government’s commitment to improve the quality, supply and client choice in the continuing care system and to meet the changing needs of Albertans. Registration Services For Alberta Health Care Insurance Expand: Albertans can now register for the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan or update their information at 20 different registry agent offices across the province. The service will be provided at no cost to Albertans. The Alberta government eliminated health care premiums January 1st saving Albertans and Alberta businesses about $1 billion annually. This saved families who paid premiums $1,056/year. Although premiums have been eliminated, Albertans still need to register with the health care insurance plan. Registry agents will process application forms and Alberta Health and Wellness will mail the health care card directly to the applicants. The registry agents do not have access to personal health information. Albertans who have already registered for health care coverage do not need to re apply. Albertans Invited To Shape The Future Of Education: Albertans are invited to take part in a series of conversations about the future of education. Minister Dave Hancock announced 10 community conversations with Albertans in eight different locations in the province in April, May and June. The community conversations in Calgary are scheduled for May 23 and June 17. Using an innovative generative dialogue approach, Inspiring Education will engage Albertans in extensive discussions about education as a foundation for the future societal and economic success of the province. The perspectives and ideas gathered through this process will be used to develop a policy framework which describes the overall direction, principles and long-term goals for education in Alberta. A conversation kit will be available in mid-April for schools, neighbourhoods, businesses, and organizations to offer their thoughts and insights. Albertans are also invited to participate in online moderated discussions of a range of perspectives and ideas on the Inspiring Education website. The process will culminate in a two-day provincial conversation, to be held October 18 - 20 in Edmonton. For more information or to participate in a community conversation, visit http://inspiringeducation.alberta.ca or call toll free 310-0000 780-427-7219. A special thanks all my constituents who have taken the time to call, write and meet with me over the past several years. Your many well thought out comments and advice has been of immeasurable value to our Government and to all the people of Alberta. As always , my staff and I are available to answer any questions and/or concerns that you may have. Public Consultations Please visit http://www.gov.ab.ca/home/Index.cfm?Page=625
and provide your input to matters that affect Albertans.
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