Seniors, Community and Social Services Minister Jason Nixon announced that the federal government will provide $35 million over two years to Alberta for homelessness initiatives, matched by provincial funds, benefiting Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer, and Lethbridge. The funding will support long-term transitional shelters, increase shelter capacity, and enhance outreach systems. Nixon stated that the province will invest $213 million in homeless initiatives if Budget 2025 is passed, aiming to stabilize the emergency shelter system and expand housing projects.
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Carney pulls in Trudeau’s former ministers as top advisers
Liberal Leader Mark Carney is making changes by appointing former Trudeau cabinet ministers Marco Mendicino and David Lametti as his top advisers, despite their controversial past remarks about using tanks on protesters during the 2022 Freedom Convoy. Mendicino, who was dropped from cabinet in 2023, and Lametti, known for espousing left-wing theories, are now part of Carney's team, raising concerns about their judgment and competence in handling domestic political issues. Full Article
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