List of designated educational institutions. Box Clever, 2023 Alberta School Councils' Association, Charitable Reg. Federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for early learning and child care say they plan to work together to address workforce challenges. An ethics investigation has cleared Education Minister Adriana LaGrangein the selection of acompany in her riding that supplied reusable masks to schools throughout the province. 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Autumn Reinhardt-Simpson, founder of the Alberta Abortion Access Network, said LaGrange's appointment to Health is "concerning" given her history as an anti-abortion activist. The heart of the matter : character and citizenship education in Alberta schools. Nate Horner, who served as minister of agriculture and irrigation in the last government, is the province's new minister of finance, a position his cousinDoug Horner held a decade ago under former premier Alison Redford. Nine of the new members of cabinet are from Calgary. Learn more Mike Ellis Mike Ellis was sworn in as Deputy Premier and Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services on June 9, 2023. Leads seniors, income, employment, disabilities and community-based supports, family violence prevention, and family & community support services. [6] In her time in Red Deer, LaGrange has served as the president of the Alberta Catholic School Trustees' Association until her resignation in June 2018,[7] vice-president of the Canadian Catholic School Trustees' Association, and has also served as a trustee on the Red Deer Catholic School board between 2007 and 2018. On July 30, the POC received a quote from IFR for a million reusable masks. Rebecca Schulz Minister of Environment and Protected Areas. Demetrios Nicolaides was sworn in as Minister of Education on June 9, 2023. United Conservative Party of Alberta. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. Demetrios Nicolaides Minister of Education. Working with the Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade, assist in designing a ministry-specific job-attraction strategy to raise the awareness of young Albertans (aged 16 to 24), and adults changing careers, of the skilled trades and professions available in each economic sector, including pathways for education, apprenticeship, and training. Pete Guthrie was sworn in asMinister of Infrastructure on June 9, 2023. Learn how and when to remove this template message, https://www.alberta.ca/ministry-education.aspx, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ministry_of_Education_(Alberta)&oldid=1150774345, This page was last edited on 20 April 2023, at 02:25. Previously, Sarah served as an Edmonton Public School Board (EPSB) trustee and chair. [1] Alberta school boards will not be able to bring in their own mask mandates after the province's requirement that students wear masks inside schools ends Monday. Chantelle de Jonge was appointed Parliamentary Secretary for Affordability and Utilities on July 13, 2023. Tanya Fir was sworn in Minister of Arts, Culture, and Status of Women on June 9, 2023. Andrew Boitchenko was appointed Parliamentary Secretary for Indigenous Relations on July 13, 2023. Key information Ensuring students are successful Building excellence in the education system In focus Affordability Action Plan Taking quick, effective action to cut costs and deliver relief to help families, businesses and vulnerable Albertans. She said LaGrange will be focused on solving problems in the health-care system like a shortage of family doctors and wait times for EMS, surgeries and the ER. Your submissions are monitored by our web team and are used to help improve the experience on Alberta.ca. Mr. Nicolaides was active in peacebuilding and reconciliation activities in Cyprus and has consulted in high-stakes arbitrations and regulatory hearings in Alberta, B.C. Assistant Deputy Minister, Mental Health and Addiction . Adriana LaGrange ECA MLA (born 1961 or 1962)[1] is a Canadian politician elected in the 2019 Alberta general election to represent the electoral district of Red Deer-North in the 30th Alberta Legislature. [4] In the 2019 Alberta general election, LaGrange won her constituency with a total of 12,739 votes based on a 62.6% voter turnout in Red Deer-North. The Board had met with the United Conservative Party the day before the layoffs, but layoffs had not been mentioned. Nate Glubish was sworn in as Minister of Technology and Innovation on October 24, 2022. In 1971, the provincial secretary portfolio was merged into the Attorney General portfolio. She saidthe government could limit access to abortion before taking any legal action. Martin Long was appointed the Parliamentary Secretary for Rural Health on July 13, 2023. This page is not available in other languages. Assists municipalities in providing well-managed, collaborative, and accountable local government to Albertans. In this role, he worked with senior business leaders across Canada and Alberta, working closely with key players in Albertas energy sector. Walter said that ultimately he and Corbould made the decision to order masks from IFR, somethingCorbouldalso could not recall. "The safety of students is my No. Moral education - Alberta. Searle Turton (Children and Family Services),RJSigurdson(Agriculture and Irrigation) andDan Williams (Mental Health and Addictions) were appointed to cabinet for the first time. In Alberta, Hubert Newland adopts the progressive education model from American John Dewey. Rajan Sawhney was first elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Calgary-North East on April 16, 2019 and was elected the Member for Calgary-North West on May 29, 2023. The cabinet has only five women Smith, Rebecca Schulz, Tanya Fir, Rajan Sawhneyand Adriana LaGrange. LaGrange had previously promised to maintain funding during the pandemic. Jason Nixonwas sworn in as Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services on June 9, 2023. It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. Curriculum Division Curriculum Strategic Support and Assurance Email: EDC.DivisionalStrategicSupports@gov.ab.ca Digital Content Management and Delivery Email: LearnAlberta@gov.ab.ca Implementation and Engagement Email: EDC.DivisionalStrategicSupports@gov.ab.ca Learning and Teaching Resources Sector Curriculum Division 3. 2. Former advanced education minister Demetrios Nicolaides will take over the education portfolio from LaGrange. [24], On May 31, 2022, the Education (Reforming Teacher Profession Discipline) Act passed, which brought all teachers, principals and superintendents under one discipline process, and made an independent commission to investigate and oversee that process. Supports environmental conservation and protection, sustainable economic prosperity and quality of life. Supports the growth, diversification and sustainability of Albertas agriculture industry. [32], On May 23, 2021, at the Alberta Teachers' Association Annual Representative Assembly, a motion of non-confidence in LaGrange was passed with 99% of delegates voting in favour.[33][34]. The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Education legislation, policies, and standards, Review by the Minister Information for School Boards, Review by the Minister Information for parents and/or students, Review by the Minister Parents' Request Form, the provision of specialized supports and services to a student in accordance with section11(4) or to a child enrolled in an early childhood services program, which board is responsible for a student or child, access to or the accuracy or completeness of a student record, Did the board's policy and procedures comply with the requirements of the. Yaseen and Amery are Muslim and Sawhney is Sikh. Matt Jones was sworn in as Minister of Jobs, Economy and Tradeon June 9, 2023. In February 1992, this portfolio was merged with Tourism and responsibility handed to the, Minister of Recreation, Parks and Wildlife, Minister of Seniors and Community Supports, Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction, Minister of Justice and Solicitor General, Solicitor General and Minister of Public Security, Minister of Technology, Research and Telecommunications, Minister of Utilities and Telecommunications, Minister of Business Development and Tourism, Associate Minister in charge of Tourism Promotion, Minister of Trade, Immigration and Multiculturalism, President of Treasury Board and Enterprise, Function filled by Provincial Treasurer or Minister of Finance, Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors, Associate Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation, Minister Responsible for Science, Research and Information Technology, Minister without portfolio responsible for children's services, Minister Responsible for Science and Research, Responsible for the Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission, Minister Responsible for Personnel Administration, Minister Without Portfolio, responsible for Native Affairs, This page was last edited on 4 July 2023, at 16:13. Mike Ellis was sworn in as Deputy Premier and Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services on June 9, 2023. Increased overall K-12 education spending to $8.8 billion this year. Minister of Education Since her appointment to the Minister of Education, LaGrange has announced various legislation concerning Alberta's education system. [17] LaGrange said the reason for the audit and governance review was to investigate the accountability of the Board's decision-making regarding its finances. Your submissions are monitored by our web team and are used to help improve the experience on Alberta.ca. Searle TurtonMinister of Children and Family Services. [22], In Canada, the disciplinary process for teachers varies by jurisdiction and the country currently has no central repository of serious abuses by teachers, "there could be people falling through the gaps," LaGrange told CBC News in an interview. the Ministry of Education in professional functions. On June 5, 2019, LaGrange introduced the new Education Act under the United Conservative Party. Trussler noted that impression did not amount to factual evidence directly implicating the minister. [27], In December 2020, the department invited thirty academics including University of Alberta social studies professor, Carla Peck, to review a draft of the curriculum. Working with the Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade, to assist in designing a ministry-specific job-attraction strategy to raise the awareness of young Albertans (aged 16 to 24) and adults changing careers of the skilled trades and professions available in each economic sector, including pathways for education, apprenticeship and training. Devin Dreeshen was sworn in as Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors on October 24, 2022. RJ Sigurdson was sworn in as Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation on June 9, 2023. Dan Williams Minister of Mental Health and Addiction. This cross-government department provides communications, public relations and marketing services to government ministries. "I always look at elections as an opportunity and this is an opportunity to do a reset," Schilling said in an interview with CBC. This framework supports school authorities in determining the amount of additional support required to ensure children and students are successful. Leads and coordinates government's ongoing efforts to make everyday life more affordable. The List of Alberta provincial ministers shows the succeeded, and current members of the Executive Council of Alberta of the Alberta Legislature. Michael Walter, an assistant deputy minister in the education ministry, later admitted he asked the POC to include IFR as a supplier. An expert in conflict resolution, he has extensive training in arbitration, is an accredited mediator and has a PhD in the field. Title. The swearing-in ceremony was held Friday atGovernment House in Edmonton. This page is not available in other languages. "All exams are cancelled for the remainder of the year. Prior to his service as an elected official, Mr. Nicolaides served as the head of the Calgary office for a national communication-consulting firm. There is no ministry or department of education at the federal level. A spokesperson for Alberta Advanced Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides says the province will announce steps to strengthen freedom of speech on campus in the coming weeks. A parent or student must request the review within 60 days of the date on which they are informed of the boards decision. The report says Corbould'sofficeemailed Wolfe after the meeting, saying there was still interest in IFR. Each institution has its assigned four-digit Educational Institution Code and their name and address. Sustaining the interests of Albertans through the stewardship and responsible development of energy and mineral resource systems.