Topic: Jason Kenney

Alberta's provincial government recently shifted its approach to COVID-19, moving toward treating the virus as endemic rather than a pandemic. New barriers to testing were proposed, including requiring a doctor's prescription for a test to reduce daily case numbers. Additionally, the government introduced a $100 cash incentive and a million-dollar lottery to encourage unvaccinated residents to receive their shots.

Law enforcement in Alberta, specifically the RCMP, largely declined to enforce harsh provincial mandates regarding private gatherings. While restaurants suffered significant economic losses due to early closing times, many residents ignored social distancing rules in private. Government data cited during the segment indicates the average age of COVID-19 death in the province is 80, which is nearly identical to the average life expectancy of 81.