Hello Calgary-Acadia,
This has been a roller-coaster of winter, both in the weather and in politics. The office has seen an increase in healthcare concerns with over 200 emails in the three months before this article was published. The restructuring, firing of health boards, non-scientific COVID report, removing funding for vital eye health checkups for seniors and children, and a general lack of planning for solving the primary care crisis have continued to concern Calgary-Acadians. I returned to the legislature at the end of February and with my colleagues in opposition, we continue to advocate for the health of all Albertans.
The Government has recently made changes to both the Child Care Subsidy and AISH without consultation or providing details. In my role as Shadow Minister, I am meeting with families and daycare providers affected by childcare funding changes. The announced changes will make childcare less affordable for some of our most vulnerable Albertans. This is cruel.
The constituency office received an overwhelming response to changes made to coal activity on the Eastern slopes. Many of you are concerned that Minister Jean’s promise to uphold water and environmental standards is not a priority. This decision affects all of us and Calgary-Acadians made their voices heard. Thank you for this advocacy and continued engagement. Your voice is important.
I hosted a Healthcare town hall at the end of January with my neighbour in Calgary-Glenmore, MLA Nagwan Al-Guneid. Medical experts who are leaders in their profession answered many passionate questions from the audience and untangled some healthcare misinformation. The full event showed how engaged the folks in Calgary Acadia are. I will continue to find ways to engage with everyone in Calgary-Acadia whether in town-halls, Brews with Batten, or on your doorstep. Please let me know what you are concerned about.
Cheers,
Diana
MLA – Calgary Acadia Diana Batten
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