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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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January 2012 Labour Force Statistics

Alberta’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.9% in January 2012, unchanged from December 2011 and down 1.0 percentage point from the same month last year. This rate was the lowest among all the provinces in the country.

Alberta's Labour Force Stats

2011 Occupational Health and Safety penalties double from previous year

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.

2011 Occupational Health and Safety Convictions
Created: 2006-07-12
Modified: 2012-02-03
PID: 563