Council Fires Back at Criticism Over Economic Development
Aldermen defend City Hall staffers and their economic development record after a political action group spokesman leveled harsh criticisms. Elder called the group’s stance adversarial and said there is a blocking attitude toward growth. Hamill contends critiques about red tape are unfounded and staff follow council direction and municipal rules. See Council, Page AZ.
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Offshore funds need disclosed to avoid penalties, CBC reports
A leak of 260 gigabytes from the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists shows thousands worldwide face offshore money disclosure rules. Experts say not reporting offshore income to Canadian authorities can incur stiff penalties though not illegal to hold offshore funds. Tony Merchant and others are named amid the data release.
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Alberta cuts home care as needs rise across country
A Canadian Home Care Association report shows Alberta reduced its share of health care funding for home care from 2.6 percent in 2009 10 to 2.1 percent in 2010 11 while national per capita spending remains 3957 on health care and only 159 four percent goes to home care CHCA notes demand grew 35 percent from 2008 to 2011 with 96000 Albertans now receiving home care services Lack of funding shifts costs to vulnerable patients and informal caregivers who provide about 80 percent of care valued at roughly 5 billion annually The report argues for policy attention and investments to prevent caregiver burnout and service gaps.
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