Citizens across Canada are feeling the pinch when it comes to putting food on their kitchen tables. With the prime lending rate stagnating and grocery costs continually rising, how do you plan to feed your family over the coming year? Food bank usage in Alberta has surged by 94% from 2019 to 2023 (Food Banks...Read More
Yesterday the Alberta Government released its 2024 Budget. Summary/Political Context Alberta Finance Minister Nate Horner tabled his first budget, which includes more than $70 billion in spending and a surplus of $367 million. Restraint and austerity are the key words that define this budget. Premier Danielle Smith’s goal of keeping spending increases below 6.2% (this...Read More
A review of publicly available numbers from the Alberta Gaming and Lottery Commission (AGLC) shows an inequity of opportunity between rural and urban charities when it comes to accessing charitable gambling dollars. On average, urban charities in Calgary and Edmonton received larger slices of pie more frequently. Numbers show urban charities received roughly $40,000 every...Read More
In a groundbreaking announcement, Edmonton’s Capital Power Corp and Ontario Power Generation (OPG) have embarked on a joint venture to explore the development of small modular reactors (SMRs) in Alberta. This initiative marks a pivotal moment in Alberta’s energy landscape, aligning with the province’s need for reliable, clean energy sources in a world working towards...Read More
It’s a very good day for cannabis consumers in Alberta. Age-gated cannabis sales are coming to a concert, festival or sporting event near you! But only in Alberta! Today’s update from the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC) follows through on the Alberta government’s commitment to reduce red tape and bring cannabis regulations to...Read More
Albertans may not realize it, but we make significant investments in higher education for the future success of this province. For every full-time domestic student enrolled in a program at a college or university in Alberta, the province gives institutions ~$16,000. While this may sound significant, Alberta ranks second-to-last in GDP-ratio spending amongst Canadian provinces....Read More
After Diplomat's advice,. the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission changes to cannabis regulations will greatly benefit retailers in the sector.Read More
In recent years, the field of mental health treatment has witnessed a revolutionary approach with the emergence of psychedelic-assisted therapies. Because of its status as a controlled substance, ketamine-assisted therapy is at the forefront of this movement, with MDMA and psilocybin close on its tail. Once again, Alberta is proving to be a leader of...Read More
Edmonton is home to one of the largest not-for-profit life science and health technology organizations in Canada. As a city that isn’t too boisterous about our initiatives, you wouldn’t necessarily know. With Life Sciences Week on the horizon, we want to boast about some of the great scientific happenings that our city is home to!...Read More
Want to join a growing team? Does working in emerging industries excite you? Diplomat Consulting Inc. is looking to add a Public Affairs Associate to our Edmonton office. The Associate will be in a client facing role and responsible for strategic planning and execution of projects. Note this is a work-from-home position based in Edmonton,...Read More
