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Human Resources and Employment
Contact Information


Website: www.hre.gov.ab.ca

Information line: (780) 644 5135
Hon. Mike Cardinal, Minister of Human Resources and Employment

Hon. Mike Cardinal
Major Responsibilities
  • Provides financial and health benefits, child support services and employment training support to Albertans in need
  • Helps people prepare for, train for, find, and keep employment
  • Contributes to workplaces that are safe, healthy, fair, and stable for employees and employers
Recent News Releases
Recent News Stories
July 25, 2006
New strategy will reduce skill and labour shortage
A new 10-year labour force development strategy will result in more workers, better educated workers and innovative and safe workplaces.
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July 19, 2006
Improved mobile career centre on its way to rural communities
The new Careers in Motion RV is hitting the road to bring job search and training information to rural Albertans. The upgraded mobile career centre provides better technology and more space for Albertans to look for work and explore career options.
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April 24, 2006
Alberta Works debit card pilot a Canadian first
A new six-month pilot project is using debit cards and direct deposit to deliver Alberta Works benefits, instead of traditional paper cheques. The pilot is the first of its kind in Canada.
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