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TimesLIVE
11-05-2025
- Business
- TimesLIVE
Stories meet Standard Bank at Kingsmead Book Fair 2025
On Saturday May 24 literature will meet financial literacy in an increasingly globalised world, à la four sessions brought to you by Standard Bank Wealth and Investment at the 13th annual Kingsmead Book Fair. Picture the scene: on the immaculate campus of Kingsmead College, Joburg is transformed into a space dedicated to saluting books with a programme that allows bibliophiles to immerse themselves in the joy of reading, celebrating creativity, topical debates, amusing activities for the young 'uns, talks ranging from the historical to the hilarious, and local and global authors sharing the stage. Complemented with book markets, food stalls offering a smorgasbord of nosh from hot dogs to churros, and refreshment vendors who'll ensure you stay hydrated — be it with sparkling water or a tot of tipple — and vibey tunes brought to you by Hot 102.7 in the background, Kingsmead Book Fair caters for all, with Standard Bank adding to the diverse programme. Kick off your morning with Peer Pressure: Are You in Control of Your Decisions? (11am to 12pm), brought to you by Standard Bank Wealth and Investment, in which an expert panel, including the cofounder of Klikd, Sarah Hoffman, will explore how behavioural influences shapes decision-making among the next generation. The role of social media, peer pressure and the impact of herd mentality will be investigated in this thought-provoking talk about the challenges future generations will face in an increasingly connected world. After a quick sustenance break, you can join Standard Bank chief economist Goolam Ballim and global markets head of sales trading Tom Gale for the conversation Investment Implications in a New Geopolitical Era (12.30pm to 1.30pm). These financial fundis will share their views on how geopolitics influence the markets. Investors in the audience can (literally) profit from Ballim and Gale's deep dive into ensuring the stability of their portfolios amid market uncertainty. Easter may be over but financial savvy is for life! Join Coco the Money Bunny from 1.30pm to 2.20pm for her exciting journey of opening her very first bank account at Smart Money Habits: Coco's First Bank Account. In this fun approach to financial acumen, brought to you by Standard Bank, Coco will teach young minds how to develop smart money habits with a (sum) 1 Savings Account, and introduce your money-minded moppet to the benefits of Junior Perks! For your commercial coda of the day, join Nokuzola Cossie, head of fiduciary advisory and Stefan Viljoen, head of family office for The Cost of Leaving a Legacy: A Book Yet to Be Written. Taking place from 2.30pm to 3.30pm and brought to you by Standard Bank Wealth and Investment, Cossie and Viljoen will examine how you, your family and other beneficiaries can enjoy the maximum benefit from your estate. If attentive estate planning be the financial food of life, let the multi-generational legacy prosper on!
Calgary Herald
08-05-2025
- Health
- Calgary Herald
LaGrange denies Opposition accusations of Bill 55 hospital privatization
Opposition New Democrats said Thursday the Alberta government's Bill 55 opens the door for private ownership of hospitals, something the government denies, stating such accusations amount to 'empty fearmongering.' Article content Article content The Health Statutes Amendment Act was introduced in the legislature last week and proposes hundreds of changes across its 332 pages of text. Article content Article content Opposition health critic Sarah Hoffman has criticized the bill throughout the legislative process, saying it will allow private, for-profit entities to operate hospitals. Article content Article content She spoke on Thursday alongside representatives of five labour unions including those representing nurses and health care workers, and called the bill 'a disgusting betrayal' of the province's responsibility to ensure health care for Albertans when needed. Article content 'They didn't put any parameters in to say that they will be publicly operated hospitals if they actually want to say that this isn't about privatization,' she said. Article content 'I've got amendments that I'll be putting forward to say that this is about making sure that they are still publicly operated and publicly accountable.' Article content Speaking to reporters inside the legislature Thursday, Health Minister Adriana LaGrange said Hoffman is mischaracterizing the bill. Article content 'The Health Facility Act stipulates very clearly that no person shall operate a private hospital in Alberta. So I find it very, very disingenuous of them to fear-monger,' she said. Article content Article content The bill began Thursday in second reading and was scheduled to be further debated into the early evening. Government house leader Joseph Schow gave oral notice that the government intends to limit further debate at second reading to one hour. Article content Hoffman said she plans to propose amendments to the bill intended to underscore the public funding, ownership and operation of hospitals in Alberta. Article content 'When you or someone you love goes to the ER or needs life saving surgery or has cancer, the people making decisions about you and your care should be focused on the patient, not the profit.' Article content 'There's no need to make an amendment,' she said. 'This bill does not do what they're saying.'
Edmonton Journal
08-05-2025
- Health
- Edmonton Journal
LaGrange denies Opposition accusations of Bill 55 hospital privatization
Article content Opposition New Democrats said Thursday the Alberta government's Bill 55 opens the door for private ownership of hospitals, something the government denies, stating such accusations amount to 'empty fearmongering.' The Health Statutes Amendment Act was introduced in the legislature last week and proposes hundreds of changes across its 332 pages of text. Article content Opposition health critic Sarah Hoffman has criticized the bill throughout the legislative process, saying it will allow private, for-profit entities to operate hospitals. She spoke on Thursday alongside representatives of five labour unions including those representing nurses and health care workers, and called the bill 'a disgusting betrayal' of the province's responsibility to ensure health care for Albertans when needed. 'They didn't put any parameters in to say that they will be publicly operated hospitals if they actually want to say that this isn't about privatization,' she said. 'I've got amendments that I'll be putting forward to say that this is about making sure that they are still publicly operated and publicly accountable.' Speaking to reporters inside the legislature Thursday, Health Minister Adriana LaGrange said Hoffman is mischaracterizing the bill. 'The Health Facility Act stipulates very clearly that no person shall operate a private hospital in Alberta. So I find it very, very disingenuous of them to fear-monger,' she said. Article content Article content The bill began Thursday in second reading and was scheduled to be further debated into the early evening. Government house leader Joseph Schow gave oral notice that the government intends to limit further debate at second reading to one hour. Hoffman said she plans to propose amendments to the bill intended to underscore the public funding, ownership and operation of hospitals in Alberta. 'When you or someone you love goes to the ER or needs life saving surgery or has cancer, the people making decisions about you and your care should be focused on the patient, not the profit.' In response to reporter questions, LaGrange said such an amendment would be unnecessary. 'There's no need to make an amendment,' she said. 'This bill does not do what they're saying.' Hoffman had earlier raised concerns about the bill during Tuesday night's sitting of the legislature, noting Premier Danielle Smith had raised the idea of taking away ownership of hospitals at a town hall last year. Article content Hoffman said the bill gives too much say over patient care to hospital operators who she said could order collection of unpaid bills, and have patients discharged or relocated to other facilities under the threat of trespassing. 'This is absolutely allowing hospitals like the Stollery to be run by corporations,' she said. In a statement, Alberta Health said that's not the case and that the bill is focused on improving accountability, co-ordination, and outcomes. 'The concept of a hospital 'operator' simply ensures clear governance and accountability,' it said in a statement. 'Alberta Health Services, a provincial health agency, or a provincial health corporation may serve as an operator — none of which are private entities.' The spring sitting of the legislature is scheduled to conclude May 15. mblack@ Article content Latest National Stories
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
LaGrange denies Opposition accusations of Bill 55 hospital privatization
Opposition New Democrats said Thursday the Alberta government's Bill 55 opens the door for private ownership of hospitals, something the government denies, stating such accusations amount to 'empty fearmongering.' The Health Statutes Amendment Act was introduced in the legislature last week and proposes hundreds of changes across its 332 pages of text. Opposition health critic Sarah Hoffman has criticized the bill throughout the legislative process, saying it will allow private, for-profit entities to operate hospitals. She spoke on Thursday alongside representatives of five labour unions including those representing nurses and health care workers, and called the bill 'a disgusting betrayal' of the province's responsibility to ensure health care for Albertans when needed. 'They didn't put any parameters in to say that they will be publicly operated hospitals if they actually want to say that this isn't about privatization,' she said. 'I've got amendments that I'll be putting forward to say that this is about making sure that they are still publicly operated and publicly accountable.' Speaking to reporters inside the legislature Thursday, Health Minister Adriana LaGrange said Hoffman is mischaracterizing the bill. 'The Health Facility Act stipulates very clearly that no person shall operate a private hospital in Alberta. So I find it very, very disingenuous of them to fear-monger,' she said. The bill began Thursday in second reading and was scheduled to be further debated into the early evening. Government house leader Joseph Schow gave oral notice that the government intends to limit further debate at second reading to one hour. Hoffman said she plans to propose amendments to the bill intended to underscore the public funding, ownership and operation of hospitals in Alberta. 'When you or someone you love goes to the ER or needs life saving surgery or has cancer, the people making decisions about you and your care should be focused on the patient, not the profit.' In response to reporter questions, LaGrange said such an amendment would be unnecessary. 'There's no need to make an amendment,' she said. 'This bill does not do what they're saying.' Hoffman had earlier raised concerns about the bill during Tuesday night's sitting of the legislature, noting Premier Danielle Smith had raised the idea of taking away ownership of hospitals at a town hall last year. Hoffman said the bill gives too much say over patient care to hospital operators who she said could order collection of unpaid bills, and have patients discharged or relocated to other facilities under the threat of trespassing. 'This is absolutely allowing hospitals like the Stollery to be run by corporations,' she said. In a statement, Alberta Health said that's not the case and that the bill is focused on improving accountability, co-ordination, and outcomes. 'The concept of a hospital 'operator' simply ensures clear governance and accountability,' it said in a statement. 'Alberta Health Services, a provincial health agency, or a provincial health corporation may serve as an operator — none of which are private entities.' The spring sitting of the legislature is scheduled to conclude May 15. mblack@ Bookmark our website and support our journalism: Don't miss the news you need to know — add and to your bookmarks and sign up for our newsletters here. You can also support our journalism by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribers gain unlimited access to The Edmonton Journal, Edmonton Sun, National Post and 13 other Canadian news sites. Support us by subscribing today: The Edmonton Journal | The Edmonton Sun.
