In October, I was honoured to attend the annual Federal, Provincial, Territorial meetings of Canadian Public Safety and Justice Ministers with my colleague, Minister of Justice Mickey Amery. I led discussions to explain the decisive action on gang-run encampment removals taken by the Alberta government. Further, I shared the compassionate approach to addictions support in our corrections undertaken by the Alberta government. Several ministers from across the country reached out after the discussion to share some similar issues they are facing.
During the fall session of the Alberta legislature, legislation was introduced preserving choice for minors, supporting student success and well-being in schools by strengthening ties between parents and their child’s education, and protecting fairness and safety in sport.
Alberta’s government proposed legislation to promote safety in the workplace, increase safety, transparency and accountability in the child-care sector, and protect Albertans’ privacy in today’s digital environment. The government’s emphasis on ensuring that the rights and freedoms of Albertans are protected in an ever-changing world is in addition to the ongoing work to continue diversifying Alberta’s economy and maintain Alberta’s business- and investment-friendly environment.
Deerfoot Trail is Alberta’s busiest road, with around 180,000 vehicles travelling on it daily. Despite being in Calgary city limits, the road is managed by the province.
The second segment of a $700 million provincial project to upgrade Calgary’s Deerfoot Trail is now complete. The Beddington Trail and 11 Street project connects 11 Street NE to westbound Beddington Trail and northbound Deerfoot Trail. Upgrades also include adding a fourth continuous lane to Deerfoot in each direction from Airport Trail to Beddington. Diverting commuter, industrial, and airport traffic between McKnight Boulevard and Beddington Trail to the new connection will increase safety and lower weaving on northbound Deerfoot.
I wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy 2024!
Mike Ellis MLA Calgary-West
MLA – Calgary West Mike Ellis proudly serves the following Communities: Aspen Estates, Aspen Woods, Christie Park, Discovery Ridge, Signal Hill, Springbank Hill, Strathcona
