At a Glance - Week of November 20, 2025
Increased Support for Alberta’s Most Vulnerable
The Government of Alberta is investing $220 million in its 2025 budget to address homelessness by supporting thousands of shelter spaces across the province. Additionally, an extra $1.8 million has been allocated to expand temporary winter shelter spaces from November through April 2026. The government also continues to operate Navigation and Support Centers in Edmonton and Calgary to support vulnerable individuals in accessing mental health supports, addiction services and housing assistance.
Minister of Assisted Living and Social Services, Jason Nixon, commented: “Winter doesn’t wait, and neither can we. That’s why we’re stepping up with record investments in shelter spaces and supports for our most vulnerable, ensuring Albertans won’t be left out in the cold – not this winter, not ever.”
New Investments to Cut Methane Emissions
The Alberta government is investing $29 million to support two new programs aimed at cutting methane emissions while expanding energy production. The first initiative, the $22 million Methane Reduction Deployment Program, will fund up to 50 per cent of project costs for oil and gas companies, offering as much as $1 million per project. The second, a $7 million Methane Reduction Demonstration Program, will help startups and small businesses pilot new methane-reduction technologies.
“The world needs more responsibly produced energy, and Alberta is answering that call. When it comes to methane emissions, our industry continues to deliver results by developing and testing new industrial technologies and retrofitting existing sites. Solutions developed in Alberta are being deployed here and around the world. These new investments and programs will continue to help lower costs, protect jobs and attract investment to maintain Alberta’s leadership in this space,” commented Minister of Environment and Protect Areas, Rebecca Schulz.
New Cabinet Committee Targets Class Size and Complexity
The Government of Alberta has launched the new Class Size and Complexity Cabinet Committee to tackle growing class sizes and increasing complexity in Alberta’s public-school classrooms. The committee is co-chaired by the Premier and the Minister of Education and Child Care. It will gather data on class sizes and composition, with results to be released annually starting in January.
“We heard teacher concerns, and we are providing solutions. The Class Size and Complexity Cabinet Committee will help us take immediate action and ensure teachers and students are given the support they need to succeed,” stated Minister of Education and Childcare, Demetrios Nicolaides.
Province Explores Raising Highway Speed Limits
The provincial government is proposing to increase the speed limit on divided highways from 110 km/h to 120 km/h and is seeking public feedback through an online survey open from November 7th to December 12th. Following public consultation, the government plans to conduct a pilot project on select divided highways to monitor the effects of the increased speed limit.
Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors, Devin Dreeshen, stated: “Alberta’s government is investigating how to safely increase speed limits on divided highways, and if Albertans support increasing speed limits. We are investing more than $1.5 billion this year alone to improve highway safety and upgrade infrastructure across the province. We want Albertans to be able to drive the speed limit that the highways are designed for. Modern vehicles combined with public awareness mean we can explore higher speed limits.”