Alberta
Edmonton sees 77% increase in shooting occurrences from July 2022 to July 2023
News release from the Edmonton Police Service
Monthly shooting totals in Edmonton continue to increase in July
Shooting occurrences in Edmonton rose 77% in July 2023 compared with the same month in 2022.
In July, there were a total of 23 reported shooting occurrences. Of the 23 occurrences, eight are believed to be targeted. Twelve of the 23 shootings resulted in injuries, and two resulted in deaths. There were a total of 13 people injured in the 12 shooting occurrences.
The incidents involved shots being fired at a person (9), shots fired at house (1), shots fired at vehicle (9), shots fired in the air (1) and an unknown target (3).
A total of 18 shootings had the potential for innocent bystanders, including children, to be harmed, which is of the greatest concern for police, says Acting Inspector Eric Stewart, of the EPS Organized Crime Branch.
“Over the last several years, we’ve increasingly seen greater disregard by the criminal element for where and when they exhibit their violent behaviour. We continue to work diligently to investigate, arrest and charge those responsible for the gun violence in our communities.”
There have been 127 reported shooting occurrences YTD, a 41% increase from last year at this time (90).
Alberta
Official statement from Premier Danielle Smith and Energy Minister Brian Jean on the start-up of the Trans Mountain Pipeline
Alberta
Protecting the right to vote for Canadian citizens: Minister McIver
Minister of Municipal Affairs Ric McIver issued the following statement in response to Calgary City Council’s vote to extend the right to vote to permanent residents:
“Yesterday, Calgary city council passed a motion advocating for permanent residents to be extended the right to vote in civic elections. Alberta’s government has been clear since the beginning: only Canadian citizens are able to vote in civic elections. That will not be changing.
“The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms affirms the right of every Canadian citizen to vote and to run as a candidate. This right extends to voters in municipal, provincial and federal elections.
“Protecting our democracy is of the utmost importance. Our provincial election legislation, like the Local Authorities Elections Act, has also been clear since its inception that voting is a right of Canadian citizens.
“Alberta’s government is also ensuring that voting is accessible for more Albertans. The Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act proposes to enable special ballot access for any voter who requests it, without having to provide any specific reason such as physical disability, absence from the municipality or working for the municipal election. The ministries of Seniors, Community and Social Services and Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction are also making it easier for individuals to obtain the identification Albertans need for a variety of services, including the ability to cast a ballot.
“Our government will continue to protect the integrity of our elections and make sure voting is accessible for all Albertans who are Canadian citizens.”
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