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The Ministry of Human Services is part of Premier Redford’s strategy to take action on Albertans’ priorities. We’re working to make that happen. To start, we’ve updated our website to reflect the Government of Alberta’s new look. It’s a work in progress – watch for improved site content and organization.
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Family Literacy Day takes place annually on January 27. This is a special day to celebrate adults, and children reading and learning together, and to encourage Canadians to spend at least 15 minutes enjoying a learning activity as a family every day. In 2012, Canadians will Play for Literacy!
Alberta’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.9% in December 2011, down 0.1 percentage points from November 2011 and down 0.6 percentage points from the same month last year. This rate was the lowest in the country.
Alberta courts sent a strong message in 2011 that workplace health and safety must not be compromised. The penalty total of more than $3.4 million is the second highest ever, doubling the $1.7 million collected in 2010.
