As Alberta ushers in the new year, Premier Danielle Smith has announced a set of ambitious plans for 2025, with details to be unveiled in the upcoming February budget. In a recent interview, she emphasized her administration’s commitment to addressing key issues such as education infrastructure and health care reform. Smith revealed that new school construction will be prioritized to alleviate concerns faced by parents across the province. Additionally, she intends to engage with the United States, focusing on the evolving dynamics with Donald Trump’s administration to stress the importance of maintaining a beneficial trade relationship.
Closer to home, Smith is advancing significant changes in the healthcare sector. Alberta Health Services will be replaced by four specialized agencies, each focusing on primary care, acute care, continuing care, and mental health and addiction, as part of an ongoing effort to enhance healthcare delivery in the province.
Reflecting on a tumultuous year marked by weather extremes and political challenges, Smith assured that the United Conservative Party remains united, with a strong cabinet team tackling longstanding issues. The premier looks forward to a productive year, aiming for progress on several fronts that have long challenged Alberta.
