Housing is one of the most important priorities for Albertans and Canadians, and building more housing is a top priority for our Government, as we manage an...
Author - Chantelle de Jonge
Chantelle de Jonge is the MLA for Chestermere-Strathmore, elected May 29, 2023. She was appointed the Parliamentary Secretary for Affordability and Utilities in July 2023. Ms. de Jonge earned a bachelor’s degree with distinction in economic and philosophy at the University of Calgary. She Ms. de Jonge believes in giving back through volunteer efforts, including for Faith Beyond Belief and for The Sunrise of Life Center, a home for street children in Tanzania.
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Improving healthcare services for women and children
With Mother’s Day just behind us, it seems fitting to highlight our Government’s recent announcement: a substantial new investment aimed at improving...
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the Nurse Practitioner Primary Care Program
The Government of Alberta recently announced the Nurse Practitioner Primary Care Program that will support nurse practitioners (NPs) to work independently and...
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This past week, our Government announced that Alberta’s Heritage Savings Trust Fund (Heritage Fund) hit an all-time high of $22.1 billion.
This past week, our Government announced that Alberta’s Heritage Savings Trust Fund (Heritage Fund) hit an all-time high of $22.1 billion. As part of the new...
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Provincial Priorities Act
Last week, Alberta’s government introduced the Provincial Priorities Act, a significant step in our efforts to pushback against the Federal Government...
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Mental Health
The first announcement was regarding a new mental health and addiction organization, Recovery Alberta, which will be the first of four new organizations that...
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Class 1 driver training and licensing
Last week the Alberta Government announced changes to the Class 1 driver training and licencing by implementing a made-in-Alberta learning pathway for...
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Alberta Pension Plan
Since being elected as our MLA, I have had numerous conversations on the potential of an Alberta Pension Plan (APP), both in support and against. The concerns...
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Bill 11, the Public Safety Statutes Amendment Act
This past week, in the Alberta legislature, Public Safety and Emergency Services Minister Mike Ellis introduced Bill 11, the Public Safety Statutes Amendment...
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Alberta Budget 2024 released
Alberta Budget 2024 released on February 29 builds the schools, hospitals and roads Alberta’s communities need today and can rely on as they grow. With a...
