'It's always Band-Aids'
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'It's always Band-Aids'

B1IntermediateJune 19, 202634 min

About 3.4 million Albertans are eligible to receive a $100 energy rebate. The provincial government says the cash will bring meaningful relief from the pain of the cost of living. But for some on this week's episode, the move doesn't cure what's causing affordability issues in the province. This week, host Kathleen Petty is joined by The Hub's Alberta Edge podcast panellists. Falice Chin, Alberta bureau chief for The Hub.Amber Ruddy, a former Conservative staffer and a vice-president at Counsel Public Affairs.Keith McLaughlin, a former chief of staff for Alberta NDP cabinet ministers...

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foods, utilities, insurance, all of it is a lot. And this week the Premier offered some relief. Beginning July 1st, nearly 3.4 million Albertans will be eligible to receive $100 through the new Alberta Energy rebate. So $100.

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