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- Alberta is searching for a new Chief Medical Officer of Health following the end of Dr. Mark Joffe’s contract. Joffe, who served since November 2022, stepped down amid a measles outbreak in Calgary, Canmore, and Banff. The Province has named Dr. Sunil Sookram as its Interim Chief Medical Officer of Health. Sookram brings significant front-line and leadership experience, currently serving as a hospital medical director and emergency physician, as well as a clinical professor. His appointment is intended to provide stability while the Province searches for a permanent replacement.
- Premier Danielle Smith is on a week-long trade mission to Japan and South Korea, aiming to strengthen Alberta’s economic ties in Asia. The trip focuses on promoting Alberta’s energy, agriculture, and other key sectors to Asian markets. In Japan, Smith plans to meet with officials and industry leaders to position Alberta as a reliable trade partner for energy and food. She will then travel to Gangwon State, South Korea, a region with long-standing ties to Alberta and a history of major investments in the province.
- Alberta is inviting input from industry leaders, business owners, and other provinces to help identify and remove barriers to interprovincial trade. A new portal launching soon will allow stakeholders to flag obstacles that hinder the free flow of goods, services, and investment. Trade Minister Matt Jones says the initiative supports Alberta’s ongoing efforts to reduce red tape and boost economic growth. The province is positioning itself as a national leader in internal free trade, aligning with Premier Danielle Smith’s pledge to counteract US tariffs by enhancing domestic trade.