Category: Alberta

Can Alberta Works Help With Rent?

Temporary Rent Assistance Benefit This short-term benefit provides a subsidy for working households with low income or those between jobs. Support should help eligible tenants afford their rent while they stabilize or improve their situation. What is rent Supplement? Introduction. Rent Supplement is a means-tested payment for certain people living in private rented accommodation who […]

When Did Alberta Raise Minimum Wage 15?

October 2018. Alberta’s minimum wage currently sits at $15 per hour, with the last raise occurring in October 2018. “Albert did increase its minimum wage in 2016 by 50% and did so in the middle of a recession. This resulted in job losses, particularly in the service sector,” said Kenney. When did minimum wage go […]

What Is Proof Of Alberta Residency?

Alberta residence documents utility bills, bank or credit card statements showing an Alberta address. residential lease agreement, mortgage document or land title. written confirmation of Alberta employment, must be signed and dated. How do I get my Alberta residency card? You will need to provide proof of identification and Alberta residency with your application. You […]

Why Is Alberta So Important To Canada?

Alberta produces the vast majority of Canada’s natural gas and crude oil and roughly half of its coal. Not surprisingly, fluctuations in world oil prices seriously affect the province’s economy. What makes Alberta so special? The province is home to the country’s largest deposits of oil and natural gas. Alberta, the westernmost of Canada’s three […]

How Do Doctors In Alberta Get Paid?

Most doctors practicing in Alberta are independent contractors, typically members of medical practice groups. Mostly, doctors are paid on a fee-for-service (FFS) basis directly from Alberta Health, the provincial department of health, according to a payment scheme negotiated by the profession. How much do doctors get paid per patient in Alberta? Currently, doctors can bill […]

How Do I Become A Gp In Alberta?

2021 NOC: General practitioners and family physicians (31102) Family physicians must successfully complete: pre-medicine studies at the university level. a 3- or 4-year medical doctor (MD) degree program at an accredited university. a post-graduate training program in family medicine (minimum 2 years to complete). How much do general practitioners make in Alberta? By province — […]

How Much Do Surgeons Make In Alberta?

Surgeon incomes by province Province Annual income Alberta $595,058 Saskatchewan $570,139 Manitoba $567,600 Prince Edward Island $526,246 How much do surgeons make an hour in Alberta? Salary Recap The average pay for a General Surgeon is $414,696 a year and $199 an hour in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The average salary range for a General Surgeon […]