As the season changes, many students are amid final exams and preparing for the transition into summer, often while searching for meaningful summer employment. I’m thinking especially of young people right now who are stressed about their futures.
Young Albertans are facing real challenges. Housing affordability remains a concern, even as Calgary leads the country in housing starts. At the same time, families continue to feel the pressure of rising grocery prices, and students are navigating increasing costs and limited spaces in post-secondary education.
So, what can the provincial government do? My focus remains on advocating for the real priorities of Albertans. In the Legislature, my colleagues and I have put forward legislation to raise wages, protect workers, strengthen health care, make energy more affordable, and introduce stronger ethics and accountability rules for government. We are also pushing for proper and sustainable funding for K–12 education, post-secondary institutions, and mental health supports, so that young people have the tools they need to succeed. I have also been speaking with student advocates at the post-secondary level about how to help alleviate the financial load on students.
A strong future for Alberta depends on investing in people, especially the next generation. These conversations matter, and they are ongoing.
As always, I look forward to connecting with you throughout the spring and summer at events across Calgary-Klein, and to hearing your thoughts on these issues and others that matter most to you.
Lizette
MLA – Calgary Klein Lizette Tejada proudly serves the following Communities: Balmoral, Belfast, Cambrian Heights, Collingwood, Franklin, Greenview, Greenview Industrial Park, Highland Park, Highwood, Horizon, Mayland, Mayland Heights, McCall, Meridian, North Haven, North Haven Upper, Queens Park Village, Rosemont, Skyline West, Sunridge, Thorncliffe, Tuxedo Park, Vista Heights
