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UCP to spend big on addiction recovery, fighting crime, new DNA testing labs

The United Conservative Party government has announced a massive injection of funds in the 2026 Alberta budget for public safety and mandatory addiction recovery programs.

Clayton DeMaine
Feb 26, 2026
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Source: CPAC

The United Conservative Party government has announced a massive injection of funds in the 2026 Alberta budget for public safety and mandatory addiction recovery programs. On the public safety front, this includes investing in new DNA testing facilities and boosting policing resources.

The 2026 Alberta budget earmarks several years of multibillion-dollar deficit spending, including over $6 billion for public safety and emergency services.

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