Government of Alberta Updates

Get immunized. Get protected.
It’s not too late to book your fall immunization appointments. Book through the
Alberta Vaccine Booking System, call Health Link at 811 for pharmacy or AHS clinic
appointments, or contact your local pharmacy directly.
Speak with your primary care provider for guidance on immunizations and what
options are best for you and your family.
Learn more: http://immunizealberta.ca

Seamless access to government services
A verified alberta.ca account gives you online access to government services, including
financial benefits.
Verifying your account provides an extra layer of security when accessing certain online
services. After you confirm your identity using your driver’s licence or provincial ID,
you’ll receive an activation code via SMS text messaging to a registered mobile number.
Start the process now so your account is ready when you need it:
https://account.alberta.ca

Modernizing access to information
If passed, the Access to Information Act would modernize rules and processes for
accessing records from public bodies, including government, to better align with
today’s digital landscape.
We are proposing to divide the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy
(FOIP) Act into two acts, one focused on access to information and the other focused
on privacy. The FOIP Act came into force in 1995 and has not been updated in the last
20 years. It does not account for an increasingly digital environment or the complexity
of records that are now being managed by public bodies.
The act would:

• recognize electronic records, clarify definitions
• allow public bodies to extend timelines for responses during times of emergency
• further empower public bodies to proactively disclose information, making it easier
  for Albertans to receive more information from government and other public bodies
• better define cabinet confidentiality and streamline processes in a way that allows
  government officials to focus on good governance.
  Learn more: https://www.alberta.ca/modernizing-access-to-information…

Family Violence Info Line
If someone you know might be experiencing family violence, it’s important to learn

WhereToTurn and what to do.

Step 1. Listen.
Step 2. Believe them.
Step 3. Encourage them to call/text 310-1818 or visit
http://alberta.ca/EndFamilyViolence… for help.

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