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Government Priorities

December 13, 2007

Govern with integrity and transparency

• implement democratic reforms including all-party committees of the Legislature
• consult Albertans on key issues such as the provincial budget
• improve the transparency and accountability of government agencies, boards and commissions

Manage growth pressures

• create a housing task force to increase the availability of affordable housing
• address Alberta's labour shortage
• develop a long-term capital plan
• develop a made-in-Alberta immigration strategy
• complete a land-use framework
• continue progress on the Water for life strategy and activities to protect Alberta's air, water and land
• develop a comprehensive energy strategy
• expand the highway system capacity throughout Alberta

Improve Albertans' quality of life

• implement a health workforce strategy and make the health system more productive
• promote wellness
• expand long-term care and improve standards of care
• develop a plan for provincial parks and recreation areas to accommodate population growth
• introduce a community spirit program for charitable giving
• ensure government policies reflect the varied needs of the disabled community

Build a stronger Alberta

• develop a long-term sustainable funding arrangement with municipalities
• continue progress on the rural development strategy
• improve high school completion rates and increase access to post-secondary education
• develop a long-term strategy for technology commercialization and economic diversification
• enhance Alberta's international presence and trade relations, especially with the United States

Provide safe and secure communities

• establish a policy and safe communities task force to recommend ways to reduce crime and improve public confidence in the justice system
• continue to implement the prevention of family violence and bullying initiative
• implement a provincial traffic safety plan