Premiers of Canada’s Western provinces and territories met in Whistler for the Western Premiers’ Conference to discuss approaches to diversify and strengthen their shared economy, and opportunities to build future prosperity.
Premiers discussed the ongoing wildfire crisis and the serious threat catastrophic weather events pose to communities, the economy and critical infrastructure. They will continue to work together, and with the federal government, to support communities and ensure adequate resources are available to keep people safe and reduce threats to homes and livelihoods.
Western Premiers had productive discussions on many shared priorities including: strategic infrastructure and corridors; climate action and sustainable development; energy security; immigration; labour markets and mobility; Arctic security and sovereignty; and community safety.
Action is required to address the challenges facing Western Canadians. They expect governments to take fair, respectful and constructive steps to improve affordability and position Canada for economic renewal and prosperity. This includes addressing critical fiscal and infrastructure challenges in the North.
Western Premiers noted Canadians are best served when the uniqueness of each province and territory is recognized. The federal government must respect provincial and territorial jurisdiction, and federal action must complement regional and local priorities.
Strategic Infrastructure and Corridors
Western Premiers are committed to working together to create and improve strategic infrastructure and have agreed to identify opportunities to enhance trade corridors to help increase the flow of vital goods across the country and to international markets. Nation-building infrastructure, such as ports, roads, airports, telecommunications, energy and digital and community infrastructure, is essential to economic growth and connecting people and communities. Reliable corridors and efficient port operations support global food and energy security while providing economic security for Canadian families. Improved efficiency will help address the ongoing affordability crisis as well as advance Canada’s strategic interests including Arctic security and sovereignty.
The federal government must collaborate with provinces and territories on future infrastructure needs. It must also improve project approval timelines while reducing red tape to address ongoing project delays. Communities are experiencing unprecedented inflationary pressures and cost overruns on existing projects due to supply chain issues and input costs. Provinces and territories are urgently seeking details on how these pressures will be addressed and what replacement for the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) will be forthcoming. On June 15, Canada’s Premiers wrote to the Prime Minister to reiterate provinces’ and territories’ shared priorities on infrastructure funding and policy in the absence of federal direction on a program to replace the ICIP. Western Premiers call on the federal government to respect the principles for the next phase of federal infrastructure funding that were articulated in that letter.
Climate Action and Sustainable Development
Global action is critical to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Provinces and territories have taken and continue to take actions to mitigate the effects of climate change.
Addressing climate change requires collaborative action on adaptation and mitigation strategies. Provinces and territories will continue to adapt their strategies to address their local needs and priorities, as well as to reduce Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions. Western Premiers call on the federal government to engage with provinces and territories collectively and individually on supporting provincial and territorial adaptation and mitigation strategies and on timely, long-term funding sufficient to implement these strategies.
Geopolitical factors amplify the challenge and opportunity of a transition to lower-emissions energy sources and renewables. International cooperation, such as exporting low or zero emitting Canadian LNG, hydroelectricity, uranium and hydrogen can play a role in reducing global emissions. Premiers renew their call on the federal government to support emission credit trading across international borders and work with provinces and territories to finalize the rules under Article 6 to ensure they receive credit for reductions resulting from actions in their jurisdictions, as a means to support emissions targets.
Forthcoming Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements (DFAA) changes by the federal government must be advanced in close collaboration with provinces and territories, and not shift risk and costs to provinces, territories and municipalities. The renewed DFAA should be accessible, efficient and flexible so that it supports Western Canadian communities affected by disasters.
Energy Security
Canada has an important role to play in global energy security, including through the provision of traditional energy sources, such as oil and gas, LNG, uranium and hydroelectricity, and emerging technologies and solutions such as hydrogen and renewable fuels.
Canadian energy products need to get to Canadians and to international markets. The energy sector will continue to evolve and adapt to new technologies in search of new low to zero-emitting fuel sources. The federal government must respect the jurisdiction of provinces and territories, and work with them to reduce emissions while they continue to develop existing and future energy sources. Significantly increased federal investment is needed in Western provinces and territories, commensurate with investments elsewhere in the country.
Western Premiers call on the federal government to work with them to secure international and domestic market access and to invest in the energy and electricity infrastructure needed to realize the region’s economic potential, including accelerating support for generation and transmission infrastructure. Premiers expressed concern that the federal Clean Electricity Regulations are unattainable and unaffordable for some jurisdictions given current technologies and timelines.
Western Canada has the opportunity to become a reliable source and supplier of critical minerals and rare earth elements for Canada and its international partners. Western Canadians are already benefiting from development of copper, nickel, zinc, uranium, potash, molybdenum, lithium and helium, and future critical minerals extraction and processing will continue to generate economic prosperity. Western Premiers call on the federal government to ensure the accelerated approval processes it identified in Budget 2023 are implemented in a timely manner.
Western Premiers discussed the federal Clean Fuel Regulations, the proposed Clean Electricity Regulations, and the oil and gas emissions cap. They call on the federal government to ensure federal climate policies recognize early and ongoing action by provinces and territories in these areas. Premiers affirmed that electricity and energy regulation is the exclusive jurisdiction of provinces and territories, and are taking action to reduce emissions. Federal policies must not infringe on their authority and must recognize their unique needs and situations.
Premiers discussed the impacts of these federal policies including overlap, affordability and inflationary impacts, feasibility and attainability.
Immigration
Immigration is critically important for supporting Western Canadian prosperity and vibrant communities.
Provinces and territories are best positioned to understand their labour markets and local needs. Western Premiers call for continued expansion of provinces’ and territories’ roles in economic immigration through continued growth of the Provincial and Territorial Nominee Program, and for the federal government to engage provinces and territories as full partners in Canada’s immigration system. To ensure successful integration, provinces and territories are committed to working closely with the federal government to align planned immigration levels with provincial and community capacity.
Western Premiers call on the federal government to accelerate its efforts to improve processing times for provincial nominees and other immigration streams so that the immigration system is more fair, timely, and responsive. Federal funding for settlement services is insufficient and should be enhanced and broadened. Also, it is important that interested jurisdictions have the opportunity for a larger role in settlement service delivery.
Western Premiers emphasized their commitment to supporting displaced Ukrainians. They noted that through the current Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) program, the federal government is not providing sufficient funding and support. They urgently called on the federal government to establish an improved program with a new funding partnership, particularly given the July 15 deadline for international applications to the CUAET.
Labour Markets and Mobility
All provinces and territories are experiencing the effects of a nationwide labour market shortage, particularly in the health care sector.
Western jurisdictions are committed to exploring opportunities for streamlined registration practices and will collaborate to remove barriers for workers trying to become licensed to work in their occupation of training.
Employment and training supports are important for a strong labour market. Western Premiers urge the federal government to work with provinces and territories on the renewal of Labour Market Transfer Agreements (LMTAs) to ensure long-term, stable federal funding. Premiers also discussed the federal government’s plans to modernize the Employment Insurance system and shared perspectives on potential changes, including employment benefits.
Arctic Security and Sovereignty
Recent events regarding foreign or unknown aerial and marine incursions into the Canadian Arctic have underscored the overdue need for national attention to Arctic security.
Federal partnership and investments supporting Arctic security and sovereignty need to be informed by the needs and interests of Northerners and build operational capabilities in the North and with the North.
The North holds natural resources critical to Canada’s future and a clean economy. Western Premiers call on the federal government to make the dual-use investments that bolster Canadian security and sovereignty, and that will also support economic opportunities in the North and foster strong, resilient Northern communities.
Community Safety
Premiers are committed to improving the safety and wellbeing of Western Canadian communities. Each jurisdiction is undertaking initiatives to combat crime, invest in mental health and addictions supports, and improve safety, particularly for vulnerable communities, including addressing racialized and gender-based violence, and pervasive violence against Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit people.
Western Premiers urge the federal government to engage closely with provinces and territories in its development of First Nations policing legislation.
Western Premiers have advocated for changes to strengthen Canada’s bail system. Premiers are deeply disappointed that the proposed amendments to the Criminal Code have not been passed. It is critically important that the federal government prioritize and pass the amendments to improve the bail system and target repeat violent offenders and serious offences committed with firearms and other weapons. Western Premiers are committed to protecting Canadians from violence, addressing both urban and rural crime, and working with the federal government to address the overrepresentation of Indigenous people in the correctional system. Policing is a key component of public safety and Western Premiers call on the federal government to work with provinces and territories to address chronic RCMP staffing shortages including in specialized units. They also call on the federal government to address the growing problem of privately made firearms, including “ghost guns” made with 3D printers.
In the wake of recent tragedies affecting communities and police officers, Western Premiers are committed to prioritizing seamless policing systems that protect the public and first responders.
Western Premiers support local governments advocating for federal financial support of the retroactive costs associated with the latest RCMP collective bargaining agreement and expect the federal government to consult with provinces and territories regarding future collective bargaining agreements that create financial obligations for provinces, territories, or municipalities.
The Yukon was confirmed as host for the next meeting of Western Premiers in 2024.
Red Deer-North constituents with questions, concerns or comments can reach out to the local constituency office. They can do so via the form on the contact page or by phoning (403) 342–2263.
A partnership between the governments of Canada and Alberta will help beekeepers hit hard by extreme cold and varroa mites.
Alberta is Canada’s biggest honey-producing province and relies on bees as essential pollinators and as a steadily growing sector of the agriculture industry. Over the 2021-22 winter, Alberta’s beekeepers experienced high losses due to extreme cold weather and varroa mite infestations. Some reported losses were as high as 50 per cent.
The Canada-Alberta Bee Colony Replacement Assistance Initiative, an AgriRecovery program delivered by Agricultural Financial Services Corporation (AFSC), will compensate eligible commercial beekeepers that purchased replacement colonies, bee packages or queens between Jan. 1, 2022, and May 1, 2023.
“Beekeepers and healthy bee populations play a vital role in the sustainable production of many high-value agricultural crops. With support to help overcome this unique sector challenge and recover unexpected colony losses, beekeepers will be better equipped for future growing seasons.”
Marie-Claude Bibeau, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
“Bees are key to Alberta’s agriculture industry. Crop producers rely on them as pollinators, and they produce millions of pounds of honey every year. This program will help our beekeepers mitigate some of their costs after a tough couple winters and continue to produce the honey in demand across the world.”
RJ Sigurdson, Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation
AgriRecovery is a federal-provincial-territorial disaster relief framework to help agricultural producers with the costs associated with recovering from disaster situations. Eligible costs will be supported on the 60/40 federal-provincial cost-shared basis outlined under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.
“The Alberta Beekeepers Commission is grateful for the effort and support of Agriculture and Irrigation and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada in advocating on the commission’s behalf following one of the most devasting overwintering losses in 2021-22. AgriRecovery will help our eligible producers to recover, building back to a viable and thriving beekeeping industry.”
Connie Phillips, executive director, Alberta Beekeepers Commission
“We are proud to support Alberta’s beekeepers through this AgriRecovery initiative. We understand the impacts the extreme cold weather and varroa mites had on our beekeepers, and AFSC continues to do everything we can to ensure they receive the help they need.”
Registered commercial beekeepers with 100 or more colonies under Alberta’s Bee Act may be eligible for compensation to mitigate extraordinary costs associated with purchased colony, bee packages or queens between Jan. 1, 2022, and May 1, 2023.
Completed application forms and all supporting documents are due by July 31. An AFSC identification number is required. Applicants may submit their applications through AFSC Connect online, in person at a branch office or by fax.
Quick facts
Winter losses in 2022 were 49.9 per cent, well above Alberta’s average winter losses of about 27 per cent.
Alberta produces more honey than any other province, accounting for nearly 41 per cent of Canada’s 2022 total.
Last year, Alberta beekeepers produced more than 30 million pounds of honey, down nearly 11 per cent from 2021.
In 2022, Alberta international exports of honey totalled $18 million, up 49.3 per cent from 2021.
Japan was the leading market for provincial honey exports, with 68 per cent of the total ($12.2 million), followed by the United States, with 27 per cent ($4.9 million).
Red Deer-North constituents with questions, concerns or comments can reach out to the local constituency office. They can do so via the form on the contact page or by phoning (403) 342–2263.
Budget 2023 increases support for Indigenous job creators and entrepreneurs by boosting funding to the Aboriginal Business Investment Fund (ABIF) by 50 per cent.
Indigenous community-owned businesses directly benefit their communities by creating jobs, generating revenue and strengthening their local economies. Alberta’s government is reducing barriers faced by these businesses by expanding ABIF to provide capital funding for eligible Indigenous business projects.
“We are proud of what we have accomplished through the Aboriginal Business Investment Fund. Our partnership has helped create hundreds of jobs, and we look forward to building on that success through this year’s budget increase.”Rick Wilson, Minister of Indigenous Relations
In Budget 2023, Alberta’s government is expanding ABIF by 50 per cent, to $7.5 million from $5 million per year. This equals a total investment of $23 million in Indigenous community-owned business initiatives over the next three years. Additionally, starting April 21, the grant program will accept applications on an ongoing basis to allow more flexibility for grant applicants, giving them more time to work with the Alberta government and improve their application submissions.
Increased funding to ABIF is an important step to keep pace with a growing number of applicants. Since 2014-2015, ABIF has consistently received more eligible applications than its funding could support, meaning some community-owned businesses were unable to secure funding. This funding increase will help more Indigenous community-owned businesses create jobs in their local areas, boosting their economy and building a better future.
“Alberta’s government is committed to partnering with Indigenous communities so that all Albertans can succeed, strengthen local economies and follow their dreams. This investment fund is an important example of how we are fostering collaboration between Indigenous people, industry and government to create jobs and strengthen the economy.”Brian Jean, Minister of Jobs, Economy and Northern Development
Alberta’s government has heard from Indigenous communities that one of the most significant barriers they face when it comes to economic development is lack of access to capital funding from traditional financial institutions. ABIF changes that by providing opportunities for Indigenous community-owned businesses to apply for grants that will help drive their economy forward, create jobs and generate revenue for years to come.
“ABIF opened a great door of financial opportunity in that it reduced the amount of money needed from lenders to finance the business. In turn, this made the business attractive to the lenders because their risk was reduced. We are certainly thankful to the Government of Alberta for this funding and ongoing support for our business.”George Addai, CEO, Montana First Nation, Business Arm
One ABIF success story is Montana First Nation’s Green House Project, which benefited from an ABIF grant in 2022-23. It is now positioned to contribute to its local community, and the project created a total of 20 construction jobs and six permanent jobs within its community alone.
“Access to capital is vital for Indigenous Nations and communities to invest in rights, resources and build economies. Programs like the Alberta government’s ABIF help facilitate growth. For financial sovereignty, we need equal access to the same tools others have.”Makiinima, Chief Roy Fox, Kainai Blood Tribe
Alberta’s government remains committed to reconciliation. Indigenous-led solutions that affect meaningful change will lead to a better future for all.
Budget 2023 secures Alberta’s future by transforming the health-care system to meet people’s needs, supporting Albertans with the high cost of living, keeping our communities safe and driving the economy with more jobs, quality education and continued diversification.
Quick facts
Since 2020, ABIF has supported 35 projects that created 378 full-time positions and 254 full-time construction jobs for Indigenous people.
Last year, Indigenous Relations supported 14 Indigenous community projects across the province in sectors from tourism to agriculture and construction to mining and extraction.
Each ABIF grant provides between $150,000 and $750,000. Communities must own and control 51 per cent or more of the proposed project.
This new funding includes $2 million which will be targeted to the Metis Settlements to help community-owned Métis businesses thrive.
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Alberta’s government is making it easier for certified professionals from across Canada to work in Alberta and join the booming economy.
Alberta has one of the most competitive economies in North America and Alberta’s government is focused on even more job creation and diversification as the province continues to be the economic engine of Canada. As Alberta continues to attract workers from across the country, it is crucial they can use their credentials in good-paying jobs.
In fall 2021, Alberta’s government passed the Labour Mobility Act so that highly skilled, certified professional workers from across Canada will have a more streamlined process to use their expertise in Alberta. With the act now in force, the government has another tool in its toolbox to
“I am proud of this government’s efforts to ensure that everyone who wants to work in Alberta can use their skills and build rewarding careers. Not only will this legislation help us create jobs and diversify our economy, but it will also strengthen our workforce with the skilled workers Alberta needs.”
Kaycee Madu, Minister of Skilled Trades and Professions
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In summer 2022, Alberta’s government launched the Alberta is Calling campaign, targeted at bringing skilled workers and professionals from Toronto and Vancouver to Alberta. Earlier this year, a second phase of the campaign was launched, with a focus on attracting workers from the Maritimes and southeastern Ontario.
The campaigns have been successful: in the third and fourth quarters of 2022, Alberta saw more than 30,000 people move to the province from across Canada, bringing the annual total to more than 45,000 from across the country. This migration also represents the importance of this legislation and the need to ensure that out-of-province, certified professional workers will experience a consistent and transparent approach for timely recognition of skills, education and credentials.
“To maintain Alberta’s economic leadership in Canada, we need to ensure that skilled people arriving in our province can work to their full potential. Alberta is calling, and this change will help new Albertans find their dream job and enjoy the Renewed Alberta Advantage sooner.”
Brian Jean, Minister of Jobs, Economy and Northern Development
Economic impact
Studies show that reducing labour mobility barriers could significantly boost Alberta’s and Canada’s economies. The C.D. Howe Institute estimates that reducing labour mobility costs by $500 per person per year could attract about 20,000 additional workers to Alberta and increase the provincial GDP by $2.8 billion.
The Conference Board of Canada estimates that improving Canada’s credential recognition system could potentially increase the annual incomes of the people affected by an average of $15,000 to $20,000, totalling more than $3 billion for those with out-of-province credentials.
“With the high demand for skilled professionals, our business community is thrilled with this legislation – Alberta is calling and now our doors are open.”
Shauna Feth, president and CEO, Alberta Chambers of Commerce
“The Labour Mobility Act is a positive step in reducing accreditation barriers for skilled professionals. While affordability continues to attract new residents, it is critical that we remove red tape for the skilled professions and trades to support the continued construction of housing stock, maintaining the Alberta advantage.”
Scott Fash, executive director, BILD Alberta Association
“Alberta’s labour market is the hottest it has been in years. Employers are looking to hire, but they face ongoing challenges in finding the right people, with the right skills, for the roles available. By reducing barriers and improving mobility and credential recognition across provinces, we can help address these labour shortages as well as make it easier to welcome more people who want to move to Alberta. The Labour Mobility Act is a meaningful positive step in this direction.”
Adam Legge, president, Business Council of Alberta
Quick facts
Between 2019 and 2020, the total number of out-of-province applications in regulated occupations increased by about 20 per cent.
Under the legislation, regulatory bodies need to make registration decisions within 20 business days after receiving a complete application.
In 2020, regulatory organizations reported a processing time of one to 149 days for out-of-province applicants.
This legislation applies to more than 100 regulated occupations in Alberta, including optometrists, lawyers and engineers.
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Alberta’s government is strengthening career education programming based on recommendations from the Career Education Task Force.
Preparing Alberta students for careers in the province’s growing and diversifying economy is crucial to fill much-needed positions across the province and further boost the economy. Throughout November and December 2022, the task force travelled across Alberta and heard from students, teachers, education partners and industry leaders to determine how government can help improve access and limit barriers to career education.
Their recommendations included increasing access to off-campus education, reducing financial and accessibility barriers, expanding teacher training opportunities, creating scholarship opportunities and ensuring effective program evaluation. Creating more opportunities for hands-on learning experiences for students while helping to relieve employment pressures for industry will keep Alberta’s economy moving forward for decades to come.
“Alberta’s government is committed to ensuring students have every opportunity to pursue their career interests and succeed in Alberta’s expanding job market. Thanks to the valuable advice of the Career Education Task Force, we have a plan to improve career education that will set students on the path to success, in the workplace and beyond.”
Adriana LaGrange, Minister of Education
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“It was an honour and a privilege to be asked to lead such a highly skilled and motivated group of task force members by the minister of Education. The feedback our task force received from various stakeholders regarding career education and how it connects post-secondary and industries was instrumental for the recommendations we provided to the minister. The task force has made recommendations that are relevant and timely which, in combination with a framework, will allow students to discover their career paths in an efficient and meaningful way. This will allow them to realize their full potential in Alberta’s vibrant and diversified economy for years to come.”
Shane Getson, MLA for Lac Ste. Anne-Parkland and chair, Career Education Task Force
The task force’s final report was developed after a comprehensive review of career education programming currently available and engagement with education partners, business and industry partners, and Albertans. The report includes recommendations to strengthen career education programming for students across the province. Alberta’s government will immediately address five recommendations while evaluating the others for future consideration:
Increasing ease of access to off-campus education for all students regardless of where they attend school.
Reviewing dual credit programming to remove financial, accessibility and awareness barriers.
Developing and funding teacher training opportunities for career and technology studies and career and technology foundations programming.
Developing and promoting career education scholarships for students.
Enhancing how career education programming is measured and evaluated.
“Practical hands-on learning is a proven way to increase graduate readiness for the workplace or future education, which is what makes it vital for Alberta’s students. These recommendations will help us create a more modern education system that better reflects the needs of Albertans and helps students develop the skills they need to be successful.”
Kaycee Madu, Minister of Skilled Trades and Professions
“Our government continues to invest in Alberta’s future and create new opportunities for young Albertans. The Career Education Task Force’s work will reduce barriers to learning and help students learn the skills they need to build successful careers.”
Demetrios Nicolaides, Minister of Advanced Education
“Forecasts confirm that there will be up to 100,000 available skilled trades positions in Alberta over the coming decade. With the Career Education Task Force providing information and supports to younger Albertans, we’re setting up many current students for future success in the other four-year degree skilled trades.”
Brian Jean, Minister of Jobs, Economy and Northern Development
Over the coming weeks, Alberta Education will work with education partners and cross-ministry working groups to develop and implement these recommendations. Implementing these recommendations will build on work already being done in Alberta classrooms. Some aspects of career education are addressed through the new K-6 Physical Education and Wellness curriculum. For example, in K-3, students will learn about roles in work situations and how these connect to life and career stages. In grades 4 to 6, students will learn about career experiences and volunteerism.
“We are experiencing rapid change in all sectors of the economy, creating many new opportunities and careers for Albertans. The task force report contains the framework and the recommendations to respond with greater collaboration of stakeholders. We look forward, as businesses and employers, to expanded partnerships, providing hands-on learning for students as they consider pathways to their careers.”
David Price, director, Sunterra Group
“My personal involvement on the task force gave me unique insights into the necessity of quality career education and the opportunities that exist to better meet students’ needs in this area. The report will enhance our focus on this vital area.”
Scott Morrison, president, College of Alberta School Superintendents
“Opening trades training paths for young women in Alberta also opens exceptional careers and related economic security. The Career Education Task Force has identified barriers on those paths that can keep young women from reaching their potential, and I am confident with action that there is a better future ahead.”
Carol Moen, president and CEO, Women Building Futures Society
To address a number of the task force recommendations, the government will be working with CAREERS: The Next Generation on grant funding to support increased participation in off-campus programs and improve internship support and coordination. CAREERS will be engaging with school authorities to collaborate through shared resources to help students access internship placements with employers.
“For the past 25 years, CAREERS: The Next Generation Foundation has been working with schools and industry to provide our youth with career experiences through paid workplace internships. We fully support the recommendations from the Career Education Task Force that provide direction on increasing the opportunity for many more students to participate in work-integrated learning in finding their career passion. Strengthening career education through these recommendations will position Alberta as a leader in preparing the next generation for success.”
Andy Neigel, president, CAREERS: The Next Generation
The final report includes a provincial framework that sets the direction for future career education development and delivery in Alberta. The framework will improve students’ access to practical, foundational learning opportunities that will boost Alberta’s economy. It highlights seven desired outcomes for career education programming, including the simplified delivery of career education and collaborative partnerships that align education and employers.
Quick facts
In November and December 2022, the task force engaged with education partners, business and industry stakeholders and Albertans to understand their unique perspectives and local insights on career education programming.
Career education programming is currently available to students in the K-12 education system, with a strong emphasis on grades 10 to 12. Programming includes five components:
Career and Technology Foundations (CTF), where students in grades 5 to 9 explore their interests by learning about various career possibilities and exploring different occupations.
Career and Technology Studies (CTS), where students take courses to develop practical skills and enhance their employability and/or post-secondary prospects.
Dual Credit, where high school students take courses that help them discover their career interests while earning both high school and post-secondary credits.
Knowledge & Employability Occupational Courses, where students develop employability skills to become active and responsible citizens, achieve their educational and career goals and positively impact their communities.
Off-campus education that enables students to acquire knowledge and skills related to work and other life roles by participating in out-of-class study, observation and/or performance at community-based work sites (volunteer or paid). Off-campus education programs include career internships, Green Certificate Program, Registered Apprenticeship Program, Work Experience, Work Study and Workplace Readiness and Practicum.
Red Deer-North constituents with questions, concerns or comments can reach out to the local constituency office. They can do so via the form on the contact page or by phoning (403) 342–2263.
