Albertans have told their government that economic prosperity must not come at the expense of quality of life, and the Government of Alberta is listening. It will ensure services, programs and infrastructure are in place to maintain Albertans’ high quality of life.
Albertans have always placed a high value on learning and this government recognizes that education is key to improving quality of life.
Your government will continue to look for innovative ways to improve Alberta’s outstanding K to 12 education system. It will work with community partners, school boards and educators to develop effective strategies that support teachers, parents, students, and administrators in continuing to provide a first-rate learning environment.
| Economic prosperity must not come at the expense of quality of life. |
Your government will also increase access and quality in post-secondary education while strengthening its support for community education and literacy programs.
It will work to improve high school completion rates and increase access to post-secondary education with an emphasis on the Campus Alberta approach.
The government will ensure Alberta’s post secondary institutions have defined roles and responsibilities within a comprehensive advanced learning system.
Investments in advanced education will be targeted towards a comprehensive framework that will make post-secondary education, trade and occupational training more accessible to adult learners.
The Government of Alberta will continue to encourage and support Albertans in taking steps to improve and maintain individual, family and community health.
A sustained focus on wellness, injury reduction and disease prevention, combined with efforts to improve productivity and accountability in health care delivery, will provide the framework to ensure a sustainable public health care system.
Building the health workforce of the future will be a top priority. Albertans will see stronger emphasis on primary health care and self-management of chronic diseases through the provision of information, resources and support.
The Government of Alberta will assist people living in the community with serious mental illness, and their families, with improved access to support services and treatment. A new pharmaceutical strategy will capitalize on opportunities to improve the range of drugs available, and to reduce or avoid costs.
| Building the health workforce of the future will be a top priority. |
Your government will work to expand long-term care capacity, improve standards, and ensure facilities and supports are available to seniors as the population ages.
Your government will continue to improve the quality of life in First Nations and Métis communities, and it will ensure that government policies better reflect the needs of persons with disabilities.
This province is known as one of the best places to live and raise a family, in large part because of the spirit of community that Albertans cherish.
Albertans value compassion and they take pride in coming together to volunteer time and money to help others in need.
Reflecting these values, the Government of Alberta will lead the creation of a Community Spirit Program for Charitable Giving.
The program will support increases for private charitable donations through tax credits and establish a Community Spirit Fund to provide matching grants for eligible donations to Alberta-based registered charities. The government will establish an all-party MLA committee to guide the creation of this program.
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