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Over 110,000 Albertans presently live in over 60,000 homes subsidized by the government, and as the cost of living escalates, the demand is on the rise. “This investment underscores our shared commitment to ensuring that more individuals and families have access to safe and affordable housing. As an affordable housing provider, these additional resources will have a direct and positive impact on the quality of life of the over 15,000 individuals and families living in Civida homes, allowing us to better address inflationary pressures, maintain and renew much-needed affordable homes and sustain our service delivery.” said Gord Johnston, chief executive officer, Civida Alberta Community Housing encompasses a blend of single-family homes, apartments, and townhomes, with rent calculated at 30 percent of household income. Presently, this initiative gives priority to low-income households with dependents and assets totaling less than $25,000. Budget allocations are determined by considering the scale of local housing providers and the quantity of units they oversee. Consequently, every housing management entity involved in community housing received a boost in their operational budget.

'After 8 years of Trudeau, brace for more taxes and higher debt on YOUR tab.' "I can guarantee who will NOT pay for today’s costly budget: Trust Fund Trudeau & the billionaires who host him on their private islands." ~ wrote Pierre Poilievre on X. #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #skpoli #bcpoli #westernstandard #Budget2024

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh Dodges Inquiries on Consumer Carbon Levy... "Pierre Poilievre has absolutely no plan [...] the Liberal plan is unfair..." ~ Jagmeet Singh

"While taking a leak at the Ottawa Int. Airport, I found tampons and maxi pads in the men’s room. This shit isn’t real. I still don’t believe it. I’m in the Matrix." wrote Derek Fildebrandt on X.

'Pass C-234 to Lower Food Prices for Canadians' "When Trudeau taxes the farmer who grows the food and the trucker who ships the food, he taxes all who buy the food. Common sense Conservatives are calling on Trudeau to pass C-234 in its original form so our farmers can bring home lower prices for our people." ~ Pierre Poilievre [On X]

Red Deer Receives $3 Million Boost to Extend Family Justice Strategy, Offering Relief from Court Complexities... “The Canadian Bar Association Alberta Branch supports the expansion of the Alberta Family Justice Strategy, which moves our province closer to having a fully unified family court system. We look forward to continued innovations in this area, which will serve to improve court processes and advance access to justice for Alberta families.” ~ Kyle Kawanami, president, Canadian Bar Association, Alberta Branch. Introduced in December 2023, the Family Resolution Hub provides Albertans with an online platform to explore dispute resolution options for family law matters, alleviating the need for court visits and reducing stress. “As a family lawyer, I understand the profound impact legal proceedings can have on individuals and families. By providing alternative forms of resolution for family matters and streamlining the family justice system, we can begin to build a more compassionate system that better supports all Albertans.” ~ Bud Melnyk, K.C., family lawyer.

Alberta Responds to Federal Inaction: Coaldale to Receive Annual Grant for RCMP Policing... “Coaldale’s unfair treatment is the result of the federal government’s unwillingness to be flexible and consider the needs of small-town Alberta. Where the federal government is unwilling to act, Alberta’s government is stepping in to ensure the residents of Coaldale are safe and protected with stable and predictable police funding. We are committed to doing whatever it takes to ensure our communities are safe places to live, work and play.” ~ Mike Ellis, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #westernstandard

Join Cory Morgan, Nigel Hannaford & Shaun Polczer on this episode discussions; ▪️Why Smith wouldn't want Alberta cities to take federal money ▪️Marlin should shut the Schmidt up ▪️BC's problem: what to do when you're in hospital and the fellow in the next bed has drugs and a knife ▪️So now the UCP doesn't believe in the market?

Cory talks about how unprincipled government insiders will be trying to rip off taxpayers as much as they can before the next election. Today's guests: Calgary-Lougheed MLA Eric Bouchard on how COVID policies crushed small businesses

'Waking up to Trudeau's Canada' 'Imagine if you woke up from an 8-year coma, today, in Canada' ~ Pierre Poilievre #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #skpoli #bcpoli #westernstandard

THOMSON: Trudeau's defence plan won't survive first contact with the enemy... 'This week, Prime Minister Trudeau and Defence Minister Bill Blair announced their new vision for Canada’s defence. Their plan, outlined in a document called, Our North, Strong and Free, addresses the geopolitical changes that have transpired since 2017 when the previous defence policy was released. If you want to read Our North, Strong and Free, you can pick up a copy in the fantasy section of your local library. When you’ve finished, there’s no need to return it, they won’t want it back. If it was a book and subject to review from the Washington Post or the New York Times, that critique might go something like this: “Our North, Strong and Free is a whimsical and implausible tale told poorly. The timeline makes little to no sense as it lacks any bearing to the dramatic series of events it is set against. It is ultimately an incoherent and an intangible experience that leaves both the reader and Canada’s defence in no better state then they were beforehand.” While it’s generally all-around preposterous bluster, it’s singularly bad for the Navy'...READ MORE: https://westernstandard.news/opinion/thomson-trudeaus-defence-plan-wont-survive-first-contact-with-the-enemy/53673 #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #skpoli #bcpoli #westernstandard

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$1.2M Alberta’s Government Grant to Propel Digitalization Research “We’re looking to the Simpson Centre to research and provide recommendations on how Alberta’s producers can use technologies like robotics and data analytics to help Alberta successfully navigate their adoption. These technologies will support advancements in the sector so our province can remain a leader in agriculture innovation.” RJ Sigurdson, Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation Alberta stands at the forefront of agricultural research and technology on a global scale, fostering heightened productivity, competitiveness, sustainability, and food security for producers and consumers alike. #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #westernstandard

Trudeau admits mass immigration fuelling housing crisis... "Temporary immigration has caused so much pressure in our communities," ~ Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Trudeau made this admission after announcing the Canadian government will spend $400 million through Budget 2024 on the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) to speed up construction of more homes to address the housing crisis. 'Sean Fraser has an out-of-body experience as he transforms himself into a passive observer of “out-of-control” immigration that he says helped cause the housing crisis.' Pierre Poilievre wrote on X. READ MORE: https://www.westernstandard.news/atlantic/watch-trudeau-admits-mass-immigration-fuelling-housing-crisis/53529 #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #skpoli #bcpoli #westernstandard #Trudeau #CanadaHousingCrisis #CanadaImmigration

Protests have been growing as citizens feel hopeless... "In Canada’s system, once a person is elected to office, there are no mechanisms for citizens to hold them accountable. No matter how poorly a politician may govern, the people are stuck with them until the next election." ~ Cory Morgan #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #skpoli #bcpoli #westernstandard

Join Cory Morgan, Nigel Hannaford & Shaun Polczer on this episode discussions; ▪️Chinese puzzle as enquiry raises new questions ▪️Trudeau fixing problems he caused with your money ▪️What if Trudeau delays the election another year? ▪️Who should make ultimate decision on MAiD? ▪️The Alberta Model: a choice for life or an excuse to break up Alberta Health? ▪️No guns grabbed

Cory talks about how protests have been growing as citizens feel hopeless. Today's guests: Brian Giesbrecht.

RCMP Block Peaceful Carbon Tax Protesters in Alberta... #CarbonTaxProtest #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #skpoli #bcpoli #westernstandard

Trudeau's Gun Buyback: Over $42 Million Spent, Zero Firearms Acquired... "We are not going to do anything to help them (feds)" ~ Premier Danielle Smith In May, 2020 the Liberal government implemented an amnesty order on more than 1,500 types of what it calls ‘assault style’ weapons that will expire on October 30, 2025. The ban was implemented after the Nova Scotia mass murder of 22 people on April 18 and 19, 2020... READ MORE ON WS WEBSITE. #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #skpoli #bcpoli #westernstandard

Nationwide protests galvanize anti-carbon tax movement... "Trudeau & the NDP’s cruel April Fools' Day joke coming to a gas station near you." ~ Pierre Poilievre ‘Axe the tax!’ Those three words — along with a bunch of expletives that can’t be repeated — have become the rallying cry of the anti-carbon tax movement which showed itself to be a national force in demonstrations across the country on Monday... READ MORE: https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/nationwide-protests-galvanize-anti-carbon-tax-movement/53502 #CarbonTaxProtest #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #skpoli #bcpoli #westernstandard

MP Joly assaults constituent who asked a question she didn't like... The Liberal MP was going for an afternoon stroll in Montreal when a constituent approached her, filming, and demanded she “lift the cap on Palestinian refugees.”... READ MORE: https://www.westernstandard.news/news/watch-mp-joly-assaults-constituent-who-asked-a-question-she-didnt-like/53491

'Prime minister’s salary is now $406,200' “As of April 1, it costs more to fill your tank and more to buy a drink after work, but you know who won’t notice, federal MPs who just got a big raise.” ~ Franco Terrazzano 'All members of Parliament took a raise today ranging between an extra $8,500 to $17,000. A backbench MP’s salary is now $203,100. A minister’s salary is $299,900, while the prime minister’s salary is now $406,200.' reported The Canadian Taxpayers Federation. ‘Carbon Tax Is A Punishing Tax’ ~ said @franco_nomics during a live X space discussion [COAST TO COAST & ACROSS THE POND: CANADAS CARBON AND CLIMATE COLD WAR! ] #CarbonTaxProtest #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #skpoli #bcpoli #westernstandard

Protestors gathered at the intersection of Hwys. 1 and 22 west of Calgary Monday at the Cochrane turnoff to express displeasure with a combined hit from the federal carbon tax as well as the Alberta fuel surcharge that went onto effect on Monday morning...READ MORE: https://westernstandard.news/alberta/breaking-protestors-gather-near-calgary-to-axe-the-carbon-tax-after-fuel-increase/53481 #CarbonTaxProtest #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #skpoli #bcpoli #westernstandard

Left wing counter protestor / agitator Deana Sherif is here and using an electric whistle." wrote Élie Cantin-Nantel [video post from Parliament Hill protest] ***** 'Early this morning people from as far as northeast BC and Grande Prairie were waving flags and chanting slogans while gathering up. Police were on hand too, but the gathering was entirely peaceful...' READ MORE: https://westernstandard.news/alberta/breaking-protestors-gather-near-calgary-to-axe-the-carbon-tax-after-fuel-increase/53481 #CarbonTaxProtest #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #skpoli #bcpoli #westernstandard

The Alberta government is considering a move to investigate procedures and decision-making on Edmonton city council. “If you’re going to make serious allegations and you don’t know who your source is, there’s a level of due diligence you have to do to determine the allegations are even true,” said Smith at a Thursday press conference... READ MORE: https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/smith-says-letter-about-city-of-edmonton-impropriety-to-remain-sealed/53450 #ableg #abpoli #westernstandard