Tuesday, October 14: The Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) and the provincial government’s bargaining committee meet to discuss a new proposal submitted by the ATA last week. The province-wide teacher strike is in its eighth day.
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Wednesday, October 15: Former Manitoba judge Raymond Wyant’s final report relating to his investigation into allegations of corruption over health contracts in Alberta is due today. The UCP government says it will review the report before releasing it publicly. The report was originally due July 30.
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October 15: In a radio interview, finance minister Nate Horner says that if the teachers strike continues, the government will likely table back-to-work legislation shortly after the legislative assembly returns on October 27.
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October 15: In a press conference, the UCP government announces a new provincial licence plate with the motto “Strong and Free.”
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Friday, October 17: Retired judge Raymond Wyant’s report investigating allegations of corruption over health contracts in Alberta is publicly released. It notes real and perceived conflicts of interest and identifies that procurement policies weren’t followed. Wyant found no evidence of wrongdoing on the part of premier Danielle Smith or her ministers. He cautioned, however, that his investigation—unlike a public inquiry—didn’t have the power to subpoena or hear testimony under oath and, as such, it “might not be the case… that full and complete information was being provided.”
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