Onus on strained employers to provide jobs to Alberta’s disabled community
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Onus on strained employers to provide jobs to Alberta’s disabled community

The Alberta Disability Assistance Program (ADAP) launched with a $200 transition benefit, eventually providing $1,740 monthly starting December. Critics, including Opposition Leader Naheed Nenshi, express concerns over employment opportunities for disabled individuals amid rising unemployment rates. Local nonprofit 5th on 5th aids in job placement, highlighting challenges businesses face in hiring.
Alberta Separation question formally added to October referendum
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Alberta Separation question formally added to October referendum

Alberta's Premier Danielle Smith announced an additional question for the Oct. 19 referendum regarding the province's status in Canada. This query asks if Alberta should initiate a legal process for a binding referendum on potential separation. The decision follows a court ruling affecting a separation petition. Smith emphasizes the importance of public input in shaping Alberta's future.