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Spring session of Alberta legislature begins as UCP prepares to release budget

Click to play video: 'Teeing up the 2024 spring session at the Alberta legislature'
Teeing up the 2024 spring session at the Alberta legislature
The Alberta legislature has reconvened for the spring session. The UCP said its goals for the session focus on boosting the economy, enhancing public safety, and safeguarding from federal overreach, and an overhaul of Alberta Health Services. Debate began Wednesday on the Sovereignty Act motion, with plans for further sovereignty-related legislation. As Morgan Black explains, the 2024 provincial budget set to be released on Thursday – Feb 28, 2024

The Alberta legislature’s spring session is set to start Wednesday, with health care expected to be a main focus.

Premier Danielle Smith’s government is planning to dismantle Alberta Health Services and has indicated legislation is coming to begin the process.

AHS is to be replaced by four agencies while being reduced to the role of service provider in acute care.

Click to play video: 'Smith says restraint needed in Alberta budget 2024, vows to build Heritage Fund'
Smith says restraint needed in Alberta budget 2024, vows to build Heritage Fund

Thursday will see the release of the 2024 provincial budget.

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Smith said in a recent televised provincewide address that it will be balanced but fiscal belt-tightening is needed.

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She says softening oil prices means provincial funding won’t keep pace with population growth in the budget.

Click to play video: 'Premier Danielle Smith speaks to Global News following pre-budget address'
Premier Danielle Smith speaks to Global News following pre-budget address

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