Relief funds eyed for ranchers as TB measures advance
Officials from Agri-food Canada outlined interim aid for ranchers in southern Alberta facing cattle quarantines tied to Bovine TB. Up to 16.7 million dollars was set aside to cover carrying costs such as calf feed, water infrastructure, and emergency borrowing, with payouts based on market value and, for destroyed stock, up to 4500 dollars for commercial cattle and 10000 dollars for purebred stock.
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Notley defends carbon tax in year end address
Alberta’s carbon tax takes effect Jan 1 sparking opposition warnings of higher costs. Premier Notley defends the plan saying groceries won’t rise much and rebates help low income families. Opposition Wildrose leader Brian Jean argues costs rise for businesses and consumers. The session closed as a child welfare panel debate moves forward with political contention.
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Alberta government panel boycott over whistleblower protections
The government leaders threaten to boycott the panel unless whistleblower protections are added and meetings are not closed by default. Sabir and Notley face calls to quit over the file as Alberta advances plans to retrofit its energy and economic framework for greener technologies. See Emissions, Page A2
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Lottery to pick parent visa spots replaces first come system
Ottawa will award coveted parent and grandparent visa spots by lottery in 2017 after scrapping the first come first serve method that drew fees for early placement. Canadians have 30 days to submit online sponsorship interest, then 10 000 names will be drawn and asked to complete full applications within 90 days, says Immigration Minister John McCallum.
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