Did you know there is a Turning Point Alberta? It's a Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/4413932158828509/
“Alberta is set to become the first province in Canada to add a citizenship marker to drivers licences and ID cards, a move the government says will simplify services and protect election integrity.
Legislation will be introduced this fall to allow the change, which will combine identity and Canadian citizenship on a single, secure card.
The government says this means Albertans will no longer need to carry multiple pieces of ID to access services that require proof of citizenship.
Premier Danielle Smith said the measure is about both convenience and trust.
“With a single, secure card proving both identity and citizenship, Albertans will face fewer hurdles when applying for government services. This will also strengthen the integrity of elections and other systems that rely on proof of citizenship.”
Service Alberta Minister Dale Nally said adding citizenship to licences is about making life easier.
“By including citizenship information on these cards, we’re streamlining access to services and ...
My letter to City Council this morning!
I have copied and pasted this from the Common Sense Calgary email update that was sent out this morning.
“This morning, at 9:30 am, there will be a meeting of City Council. The meeting will focus on Calgary’s 2024-2025 White Goose Flying progress report. The report outlines the City’s continued work on advancing Truth and Reconciliation commitments. The Indigenous Relations Office, established in 2020, has led efforts across departments and with community partners to implement the Calls to Action, including housing programs, procurement opportunities, and cultural initiatives. Highlights include the launch of an Indigenous housing program, a procurement strategy to support Indigenous-owned businesses, and a partnership framework for developing an Indigenous Gathering Place. Progress was also made on the Indian Residential School permanent memorial, with a conceptual design selected for implementation. City staff continue cultural learning through ...