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COVID-19 vaccination leave

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The Employment Standards Code has been amended to allow all working Albertans to access paid, job protected leave to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Beginning April 21, 2021, the COVID-19 vaccination... More ≫

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The Employment Standards Code has been amended to allow all working Albertans to access paid, job protected leave to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Beginning April 21, 2021, the COVID-19 vaccination leave will allow employees to take time away from work to get vaccinated, without losing their job or income.

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Faith-based and Cultural Facility Relaunch Grant

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The Government of Alberta will provide one-time funding assistance to eligible organizations who own or operate a public facility and whose mandate includes a cultural, religious, spiritual, or... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta will provide one-time funding assistance to eligible organizations who own or operate a public facility and whose mandate includes a cultural, religious, spiritual, or ceremonial component. Funding will help offset the costs incurred to relaunch gatherings while following Alberta’s public health measures. This would include facility space changes to create no-contact areas, better ventilation, procurement of personal protective equipment (PPE), contracted cleaning services, technology upgrades for online delivery of services and language translation of health related signage.

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AHS review report implementation plan : initiatives

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This fact sheet outlines initiatives that have been identified to proceed as a result of the AHS Performance Review Proposed Implementation Plan. The initiatives align with themes, AHS review... More ≫

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This fact sheet outlines initiatives that have been identified to proceed as a result of the AHS Performance Review Proposed Implementation Plan. The initiatives align with themes, AHS review recommendation number and initiative codes used in the Plan, which was submitted by Alberta Health Services on August 13, 2020.

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Mandatory health and safety committee and representative training : OHS information for employers and workers

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This bulletin gives an overview of the mandatory training requirement for Health and Safety Committee co-chairs and Health and Safety representatives.

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Alberta Air Quality Notification Protocol : what you need to know

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This information sheet provides information on how notification, assessment, and communication of air quality events occur in Alberta. It is also intended to increase public awareness about the... More ≫

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This information sheet provides information on how notification, assessment, and communication of air quality events occur in Alberta. It is also intended to increase public awareness about the Air Quality Notification Protocol and to encourage the public to sign up for Environment Canada’s EC Alert Me and WeatherCAN app, as well as the Government of Alberta’s Air Quality Health Index app.

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Health and safety committee / health and safety representative training program : OHS information for workers and employers

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Information on mandatory and standardized training required for all Health and Safety Committee members and Health and Safety representatives. Training provides the information required to... More ≫

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Information on mandatory and standardized training required for all Health and Safety Committee members and Health and Safety representatives. Training provides the information required to effectively meet all the requirements set out in legislation.

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Post-secondary institutions’ mandates for mental health care

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This document defines the roles of post-secondary and public health systems in improving post-secondary student mental health and gives examples of the types of screening, brief interventions and... More ≫

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This document defines the roles of post-secondary and public health systems in improving post-secondary student mental health and gives examples of the types of screening, brief interventions and referrals that fit within a post-secondary institution's mandate.

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International travel final report : Minister Horne mission to San Diego, California, June 21-26, 2014

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Premier Hancock and Minister Horne led a mission to the annual Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) International Convention in San Diego. This convention is the largest global biotechnology... More ≫

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Premier Hancock and Minister Horne led a mission to the annual Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) International Convention in San Diego. This convention is the largest global biotechnology event and provides opportunities to meet with industry leaders of national and global companies, as well as senior government officials from more than 65 countries.

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International travel final report : Minister Horne mission to Washington, D.C., June 15-18, 2014

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On the invitation of Health Technology Assessment International (HTAi), Minister Horne attended and spoke at their annual international conference - Patient Centred Care in an Era of Economic... More ≫

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On the invitation of Health Technology Assessment International (HTAi), Minister Horne attended and spoke at their annual international conference - Patient Centred Care in an Era of Economic Uncertainty. Minister Horne also attended other meetings in Washington, D.C.

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International travel final report : Minister Horne mission to Beijing, China, April 13-18, 2014

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Alberta, as the Provincial/Territorial Chair of the Health Ministers, attended the biennial Canada-China Health Ministers dialogue in Beijing with Federal Health Minister Honourable Rona Ambrose.... More ≫

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Alberta, as the Provincial/Territorial Chair of the Health Ministers, attended the biennial Canada-China Health Ministers dialogue in Beijing with Federal Health Minister Honourable Rona Ambrose. The key themes of the event were: infectious diseases, healthy aging, health systems, and hospital management.

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