Happy summer greetings to you!
Whether you’re soaking up the sun, enjoying a cool breeze, or just taking it easy, I hope this season brings you lots of joy and relaxation.
Alberta’s government is investing $2.8 million to extend the Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) for five more years, helping up to 650 small- and medium-sized businesses grow through exports and job creation. Since 2017, TAP has supported over 550 Alberta companies in expanding to international markets. This investment, delivered through Calgary Economic Development, reinforces Alberta’s global reputation for quality products and entrepreneurial strength.
Through Emissions Reduction Alberta, $5 million is being invested from the industry-led TIER program to help Deep Sky in the design, build, and operation of the world’s first direct air capture innovation and commercialization centre in Innisfail. This funding will help Alberta keep showing the world how to reduce emissions while creating jobs and increasing responsible energy production. Deep Sky is helping establish Alberta as a global leader in carbon removal – an emerging field that is expected to grow exponentially over the next decade.
To improve patient support, Alberta’s FAST (Facilitated Access to Specialized Treatment) program offers a central phone line (1-833-553-3278) for patients and physicians to access referral information and support, Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays). FAST is a Primary Care Alberta program that streamlines surgical referrals by centralizing intake, verifying completeness, and directing them to specialists. Team members can access referral status via Alberta Netcare and Connect Care once a patient’s health information and address have been verified, though in some cases, patients or doctors may need to contact the specialist directly.
MLA – Calgary North Muhammad Yaseen proudly serves the following Communities: Carrington, Evanston, Hidden Valley, Panorama Hills
