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Teachers' and Private School Teachers' Pension Plans

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The Teachers’ and Private School Teachers’ Pension Plans Regulation, together with parts of the Teachers’ Pension Plan Act, establishes the plan rules for the Teachers’ Pension Plan and the... More ≫

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The Teachers’ and Private School Teachers’ Pension Plans Regulation, together with parts of the Teachers’ Pension Plan Act, establishes the plan rules for the Teachers’ Pension Plan and the Private School Teachers’ Pension Plan. The Regulation identifies who is eligible to be a member of the pension plan, required member and employer contributions to the pension plan, rules for calculating pensionable service and the benefits to be received by the pension recipient and/or the recipient’s survivors. It also addresses matters such as early retirement, termination of employment prior to pension eligibility, cost-of-living increases, and pension payment provisions.

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Alberta child care grant funding guide : for wage top-up and professional development funding (including mandatory employer contribution and release time grants)

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This guide provides assistance to licensed daycare, out-of-school care, group family child care, and approved family day home child care programs in applying for grant funding to support the... More ≫

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This guide provides assistance to licensed daycare, out-of-school care, group family child care, and approved family day home child care programs in applying for grant funding to support the recruitment, retention and professional development of their staff. Available funding supports include wage top-up and professional development funding.

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Worker fatally crushed under portable classroom

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Provides details of an investigation into a workplace fatality that occurred in the transportation, communication and utilities sector in October 2020. A portable classroom was being moved to a... More ≫

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Provides details of an investigation into a workplace fatality that occurred in the transportation, communication and utilities sector in October 2020. A portable classroom was being moved to a school site on a flat deck truck. A worker who was underneath the deck to check the alignment was fatally crushed.

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Teachers' Pension Plans (Legislative Provisions) Regulation

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The Teachers’ Pension Plans (Legislative Provisions) Regulation sets out requirements pertaining to and the composition of the Alberta Teachers’ Retirement Fund board of trustees, the... More ≫

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The Teachers’ Pension Plans (Legislative Provisions) Regulation sets out requirements pertaining to and the composition of the Alberta Teachers’ Retirement Fund board of trustees, the responsibilities and obligations of board members, procedures for establishing and amending pension plan rules, and reporting requirements. Other matters addressed include the payment of benefits after death and the division and distribution of benefits in the event of a relationship breakdown.

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Teaching Profession Act

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The Teaching Profession Act establishes The Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) as a corporation that advances education in Alberta, including improvements in the teaching profession and... More ≫

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The Teaching Profession Act establishes The Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) as a corporation that advances education in Alberta, including improvements in the teaching profession and increasing public interest in, and awareness of, important education matters. The Act identifies ATA responsibilities, such as promoting teaching excellence, supporting teacher preparation and certification, contributing to positive working conditions, advancing professional development, and conducting professional practice reviews. It also outlines ATA membership requirements and governance of the Association.

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Teachers' Pension Plans Act

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The Teachers’ Pension Plans Act outlines legislative requirements for the operation, governance, and pension plan rule provisions which apply to Alberta public school and private school teachers.... More ≫

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The Teachers’ Pension Plans Act outlines legislative requirements for the operation, governance, and pension plan rule provisions which apply to Alberta public school and private school teachers. The Act establishes the legal environment under which the Teachers’ Pension Plans operate, including the establishment of a plan board which has delegated functions and responsibilities pertaining to the operation and governance of the plan. Regulations under the Act provide details on all elements related to plan participation and benefit accrual under the public sector plans.

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Investigation report : worker fatally injured when struck by school bus

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the transportation, communication and utilities sector in April 2021. A school bus driver exited a bus and walked... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the transportation, communication and utilities sector in April 2021. A school bus driver exited a bus and walked away when the bus rolled forward. The driver moved toward the bus and was struck, causing fatal injuries.

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K-12 school re-entry : summary of OHS proactive inspections

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Provides a summary of results of the OHS proactive inspection program carried out in K-12 schools. The program supported the schools re-opening for in-person learning in the fall of 2020. The... More ≫

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Provides a summary of results of the OHS proactive inspection program carried out in K-12 schools. The program supported the schools re-opening for in-person learning in the fall of 2020. The inspections focused on ensuring controls were in place to mitigate the spread of COVID-19

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Teacher Membership Status Election Regulation

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The Teacher Membership Status Election Regulation enables teachers who are employed by the central office of a school board, and are not engaged in teaching functions, to determine whether to... More ≫

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The Teacher Membership Status Election Regulation enables teachers who are employed by the central office of a school board, and are not engaged in teaching functions, to determine whether to opt-in or opt-out of membership in the Alberta Teachers' Association in accordance with procedures and timelines set out in the regulation.

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Innovative Energy Technologies Program project 06-101 : Suffield main sand alkali surfactant associative polymer flood

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The concept for this project is to inject EOR (Enhanced Oil Recovery) chemical into a conventional heavy oil reservoir with an active aquifer, to determine if this technology can yield economic... More ≫

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The concept for this project is to inject EOR (Enhanced Oil Recovery) chemical into a conventional heavy oil reservoir with an active aquifer, to determine if this technology can yield economic results. The project is a participant in the Innovative Energy Technology Program.

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