The Alberta Anti-Racism Advisory Council (AARAC) is accepting applications from individuals interested in serving as members. As a member of the council, you will help advise the government on strategies to combat racism remove systemic barriers to accessing government programs and services Members will receive remuneration. To be a successful applicant, you will need to be equipped with certain skills, …
Your Feedback on the K-6 Curriculum is Still Needed
The Alberta governments is committed to a transparent curriculum development and review process and is still seeking feedback on Alberta’s draft kindergarten to grade 6 (K-6) curriculum. You still have time to share your feedback, which will help refine the draft K-6 curriculum before it is implemented in classrooms across the province in September 2022. Before sharing your feedback, stay informed …
New Members of Cabinet Announced
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, has recently announced the members of Cabinet following this fall’s federal election. The new Cabinet is appointed as follows: Chrystia Freeland remains Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Omar Alghabra remains Minister of Transport Anita Anand becomes Minister of National Defence Carolyn Bennett becomes Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Marie-Claude Bibeau remains Minister …
Municipal Election Advance Voting October 4 to 10
Starting Monday, Oct. 4 until Oct. 10, Calgary electors can take part in the 2021 General Election Advance Vote at designated voting stations. The Advance Vote offers another convenient and accessible voting option for the Oct. 18 election. Check who can vote. Voters must vote at their assigned voting location. Learn your designated station on the voter information card mailed …
Elections Calgary Mail-In Ballot Voting
Calgary Election Day is Monday, October 18, 2021. There are 187 voting locations open on Election Day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Check out who can vote! Voters unable to vote during Advance Vote or on Election Day due to one of the following reasons can vote by special (mail-in) ballot: of a physical disability, of an absence from …
Multilingual Guides to the 2021 Federal Election
Elections Canada offers multilingual guides to the 2021 Federal Elections. Guides are available but not limited to the following languages: Arabic Chinese simplified Chinese traditional Farsi (Persian) Hindi Punjabi Spanish Tagalog Urdu Vietnamese And more! Here’s the English guide for you to view or download:
Your Voice Matters: City of Calgary Boards, Commissions, and Committees (BCCs)
The City of Calgary is looking for diverse Calgarians to volunteer for positions on different Boards, Commissions, and Committees (BCCs). The applications open on August 23 and close on Sep 23 . For more information, please visit http://Calgary.ca/boards The Calgary Local Immigration Partnership (CLIP) has once again partnered with City Clerks to host a webinar for newcomers who may be …
Help Calgary Choose New +15 Directional Signage
Through the Plus 15 Wayfinding Project, the City of Calgary is looking to make it easier for people to navigate the Plus 15 walkway network in downtown. The City is looking for your input on Design Options and a Draft Map Design for the new Plus 15 wayfinding system: what you think of the new directional signage options whether the …
Mayor’s Innovation Challenge
Creative thinkers and innovators! There is still time to enter the Mayor’s Innovation Challenge! The Mayor’s Innovation Challenge invites creative thinkers to share their ideas for how The City of Calgary can advance innovative energy solutions to build a more resilient community. If you have an idea for a pre-commercial venture, a commercial-ready product that just needs a push, or …
Nominations Open for the 25th Immigrants of Distinction Awards
The annual Immigrants of Distinction Awards is a special event that honours the exceptional achievements and community contributions of Calgary’s immigrants and refugees. Since 1997, the Immigrants of Distinction Awards has used the power of story-telling to recognize the talent, excellence and positive impact that immigrants and refugees have on our local community and on Canada’s prosperity. The theme for …