By granting the Alberta Sheriffs more authority, Alberta’s highways have become safer. In 2023, Alberta Sheriffs removed over 1,200 impaired drivers from our highways, bringing the total to nearly 4,000 impaired drivers removed from provincial highways since July 2021. In addition to making Alberta’s highways safer by immediately removing impaired drivers from the road, the Sheriff Highway Patrol’s enforcement efforts help the RCMP keep units on patrol and available to respond to other incidents. The safety of all Albertans and their families remains top priority for me, and for our government.
Albertans who depend on Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH), Income Support, and the Alberta Seniors Benefit have seen a 4.25% increase in their monthly benefit starting in January 2024. Nearly 200,000 Albertans on the Alberta Seniors Benefit have seen this increase on their January cheques. This increase will assist vulnerable Albertans to ensure benefits cover the increasing costs of food, housing, and other essential goods and services. This amounts to an increase from $1,787 to $1,863 for AISH, $790 to $824 in Income Support for those who are expected to work, $919 to $959 in Income Support for those with barriers to full employment, and $303 to $316 for those who receive the Alberta Seniors Benefit. Beginning in March 2024, to make it easier for recipients to pay their monthly bills on time; benefits will be sent out four business days before the end of each month.
The tourism industry is a key driver in diversifying Alberta’s economy, bringing $10 billion a year in visitor spending in our province. The Alberta government is committed to growing this sector, resulting in a strong and resilient provincial tourism industry that continues to be a key player in driving our economy now and in the future. I support the Alberta government’s efforts as we work towards an ambitious goal of growing our province’s visitor economy to more than $20 billion by 2035.
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
