Kenney says rules on paper that aren't observed just undermine the health measures.
Reality is, families will gather at Xmas and believes this is a more realistic approach.
Why are you confident Albertans will follow these measures?
Kenney says most people want to do the right thing- points to how Albertans crushed the fourth wave over the past 3 months.
Says it wasn't about having a cop on every corner, but about people doing their best
What's the logic on easing unvaxxed restrictions- aren't they still at risk?
Kenney says initial measure came in at peak of fourth wave, with lesser vax rates.
Adds unvaxxed are least likely to follow measures, and vax rates are up while cases down.
Kenney says this will keep families from arguing about having the unvaxxed aunt over for Xmas dinner and give families the option to handle the holidays responsibly.
What about possible federal travel restrictions?
Kenney says premiers raised concerns over efficacy of further travel restrictions.
Adds that some 90% of Canadian adults have stepped up to do the right thing, it's about keeping a sensible balance.
In terms of UCP caucus, Kenney says they must follow the rules that are in place from feds - as far as Kenney is aware, there are no travel advisories.
Off topic subject!
Kenney defends AIMCO, saying they had a strong performance this year.
Adds that using AIMCO offers savings economy of scale so that there's no duplicate costs, diversified portfolio and ability to invest in larger projects.
Kenney says regardless of what the returns are, the users will get the same pension no matter what.
Adds that even if portfolio underperforms, taxpayer will cover any loss for defined benefit pensions.
Says government thus wants to maximize returns.
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Notley says having a consistent set of rules for those who have been vaccinated makes sense, but opening them up to those who continue to refuse to do that does not make sense.
Notley says if your concern is that you don't think people will like the rules and won't follow them if you make a rule, then why make the rules.
Says Premier Kenney is spinning his wheels, making political decisions.
Kenney says we need to face up on impacts on children's mental well-being, increased drug issues, domestic violence and other things that come from restrictions.
Q2!
If things get worse, how will that impact bringing in more measures knowing not everyone would follow them?
Kenney says if that happens, they will take action to protect HC system.
Adds challenging time with Omicron - there will be widespread transmission here.
Education Minister Adriana LaGrange announces they will slow down full implementation of the update full k-6 curriculum, slated to go into effect next September.
This comes as a Canadian Institute for Health Information report shows that Alberta performed 2800 fewer surgeries per month on avg in first 16 months of pandemic.
Alberta will offer a one-time payment of $2000 for small- and medium-sized businesses that implement restrictions exemption program (aka vaccine passport program)