Trevor Tombe
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Associate Prof @EconCalgary | Research Fellow @policy_school | Alumni @econuoft @SFUBeedie | My days: 
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Rather than a slap in Alberta’s face, the changes to fiscal stabilization — however modest — represent a meaningful reform. My latest for
@IRPP on recent changes to an important federal transfer program.#cdnpoli#cdneconhttps://twitter.com/IRPP/status/1336355504197656579 …Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo -
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"This is one of those moments that will go down in scientific and medical history."
@ashishskynews reflects on the significance of the first#COVID19 vaccine being administered to 90-year-old Margaret Keenan. Get the latest on#COVID19: https://trib.al/1KyrT0a pic.twitter.com/UV1czMbitPThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo -
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Deputy Prime Minister
@cafreeland makes her#RealTalkRJ debut in an exclusive live interview Wednesday afternoon at 2:05pm MT/4:05pm ET. We'll cover Canada's finances, Ottawa's role in kickstarting the economy, & more. WATCH/LISTEN LIVE: https://ryanjespersen.com#cdnpoli#ablegThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo -
If you're a business affected by today's public health measures, you might be eligible for a federal Emergency Rent Subsidy. There is a boosted "Lockdown Support" provision as well. Details at https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2020/11/canada-emergency-rent-subsidy.html … and, for the lockdown support, https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2020/11/lockdown-support-for-businesses-facing-significant-public-health-restrictions.html …
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Alberta friends, things are going to get tough. Here's a link to federal supports: For individuals: Canada recovery benefit: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/benefits/recovery-benefit.html … Caregiving Benefit https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/benefits/recovery-caregiving-benefit.html … Sickness Benefit: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/benefits/recovery-sickness-benefit.html … For businesses: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/business/maintaining-your-business.html …
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Many in govt, especially many who work in communications roles, have argued strongly against measures announced today. Worse, they deliberately intensified partisan divisions. I hope they reflect on their past positions and do better going forward. This is serious.
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On November 9, 86 Alberta doctors begged Kenney for a 14-day lockdown + warned of catastrophic consequences without further restrictions. Today, a month later, Kenney announced a 28-day lockdown. 270 Albertans have died since Nov. 9.
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The restrictions announced today are better late than never. We can only look forwards now,and do everything we can to protect each other. We are at a critical juncture. Its going to take every single one of us to make a difference. It sucks, but we can do it.
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Employees affected by public health measures announced today may qualify for the federal Canada Recovery Benefit: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/benefits/recovery-benefit/crb-who-apply.html … Don't miss out on benefits you're entitled to. The financial cost of public health measures are appropriately borne by us all through govt.
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Pleased to see this announcement from
@doug_schweitzer and govt today. It's a public health measure that will close biz, so we all have a responsibility to bear the financial burden. Alberta budget can easily handle this and more.https://twitter.com/JWongGlobalNews/status/1336460171422265345 …Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo -
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Schweitzer says business are eligible for up to $20k and the threshold for eligibility has dropped to 30% revenue loss, down from 50%.
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These supports are necessary to ensure business gets through to the other side of this. Despite Alberta's fiscal challenges, we easily have the fiscal capacity for this and more.
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There will be an additional relaunch grant today. Small biz can qualify for an *additional* 15k. If you didn't apply in the spring, you can apply now. Lower qualifying thresholds too. More biz can benefit.
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Effective immediately: masking is mandatory in all indoor public spaces province-wide. This includes locations where a business or entity operates & is applicable to employees, visitors & the general public.
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In addition to federal support programs, Alberta also has a program for small/medium business. Up to 15% of pre-COVID monthly revenue to 5k max. Details:https://www.alberta.ca/sme-relaunch-grant.aspx …
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Significant new public health restrictions are announced in Alberta. There are many. Review details here: https://www.alberta.ca/enhanced-public-health-measures.aspx …
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More places mandated to close: Bingo halls, horse tracks, legions, private clubs, recreation centres, spas, indoor rinks/arenas, libraries, science centres, museums, galleries, massage, tattoos and piercing. Hotels can stay open, but must follow restrictions.
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"If we relax the public ehalth measures to permit large family gatherings in just three weeks time, we will without a shadow of a doubt see a large increase in hospitalizations and fatalities. We simply cannot let this christmas turn into a tragedy for many families."
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and effective Dec. 13 12:01 am. Retail stores must limit capacity to 15%. In person attendance of religious services are limited to 15% of fire capacity. All restaurants, bars, cafes must move to take out only.
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ALL Albertans are legally required (*unless absolutely necessary for them to be in the office*) to work from home.
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BREAKING: Alberta bans ALL outdoor and indoor social gatherings, and implements province-wide mask mandate.
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