4 h. ago Alberta Premier Danielle Smith defends $4.8M office budget increase

Premier Danielle Smith appeared at a legislative committee meeting Tuesday to take budgetary questions from Opposition NDP members.

Economics

3 d. ago Premier Smith not sold on killing of consumer carbon tax, wants industrial levy plan

Despite calling for its demise for years, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she isn't phased by the new prime minister's move to kill the consumer carbon levy.

Economics

7 d. ago Bell: Danielle Smith furious with Doug Ford, Team Canada set to meet

Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith set to square off at Team Canada meeting over how to fight President Trump

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8 d. ago Bell: Alberta's Premier Smith drops a bomb on Doug Ford and Team Canada

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith tells Ontario Premier Doug Ford to take a hike over a tax on oil and gas bound for the U.S.

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9 d. ago Hunters, charities and commercial drivers: Alberta budget spells out dozens of new and increased fees

Those looking to settle in Alberta, hunters, and charities are among those who will pay more due to the fees

Transport

1 week ago Bell: Who can handle Trump? Sure as hell not Mark Carney, says Danielle Smith

Mark Carney, Trudeau's heir apparent, is not the guy to take on President Trump, says Alberta Premier Danielle Smith

Transport

1 week ago Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says measures against U.S. tariff will likely stand

Premier Danielle Smith says Alberta’s response to U.S. tariffs will likely stand but her government planned to meet Friday to discuss what the next steps will be, now that President Donald Trump has put yet another one-month pause to the 25 per cent tariff on some Canadian goods. On Wednesday the province announced countermeasures against […]

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1 week ago Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says measures against U.S. tariff will remain in place

Premier Danielle Smith says Alberta’s response to U.S. tariffs will remain in place despite U.S. President Donald Trump placing yet another one-month pause to the 25 per cent tariff on some Canadian goods. On Wednesday the province announced countermeasures against Trump’s tariffs, including halting the purchase of U.S. liquor. In a statement on Friday afternoon […]

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1 week ago Premier Danielle Smith ‘inclined’ to keep Alberta’s sanctions in place amid U.S. tariff uncertainty

Premier Danielle Smith has said Alberta needs to take action, but she won't curtail or impose financial payments on oil and gas shipments.

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1 week ago Alberta’s premier defends Canada on U.S. TV news shows as tariff fight takes twist

EDMONTON — As the tariff war with the U.S. continued its twists and turns Thursday, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith made the rounds of U.S. TV networks reminding Americans that Canada has to look out for itself in the fight. A day earlier, Alberta announced it would emulate other provinces and stop buying American alcohol and […]

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1 week ago Trump’s tariffs have ‘broken trust between our two nations,’ Alberta premier says

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith issued scathing criticism of President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian imports as she outlined the steps the province in taking to respond.

Economics

1 week ago B.C. budget increases tax credits for Canadian television and film productions

“We're thrilled. It's great,” said Erin Haskett, president of Vancouver’s Lark Productions

Economics

1 week ago Premier Danielle Smith to speak Wednesday about Alberta’s response to U.S. tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday slapped sweeping 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian exports and a 10 per cent levy on energy products.

Economics

2 w. ago B.C. Budget 2025: U.S. tariffs overshadow budget as record deficit projected

The budget put forward a modest $5.7 billion increase in spending over the course of the next three years.

Economics

2 w. ago 8.5% property tax increase could be coming in 2025 Regina budget

The City of Regina has proposed their 2025 budget, which could come with a 8.5 per cent increase to property taxes.

Economics

2 w. ago Trade war begins: Alberta premier 'fully supports' federal tariff response

U.S. tariffs 'foolish and a failure in every regard' said Alberta premier Danielle Smith

Economics

2 w. ago 'No winners' in trade war: Alberta premier offers full support for federal response to Trump tariffs

U.S. tariffs 'foolish and a failure in every regard,' said Alberta Premier Danielle Smith

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2 w. ago Physicians see big holes in health care numbers in Alberta Budget

There are big health care-shaped holes in the 2025-2026 budget issued by Finance Minister Nate Horner on Thursday, says the Alberta Medical Association. According to the budget documents, the new Physician Compensation and Development budget doesn’t provide the required funding to address increased use of health services in primary, acute and community settings, said a […]

Science

2 w. ago Tax cuts, increases, tariff uncertainty highlight 2025 Alberta budget

The Alberta government's 2025/26 budget includes an income tax break for Albertans, but also increases in some other taxes and fees amid uncertainty over U.S. tariffs.

Economics

2 w. ago Alberta Budget 2025: Education funding to see a 4.5% increase, hike in education property tax

Alberta plans to hike the education property tax in Budget 2025 with the increase covering more than one-third of the operating expenses for education. Finance Minister Nate Horner tabled the province’s 2025-2026 budget on Thursday, and Alberta Education will see a 4.5 per cent increase for the year with a total operating budget of $9.9 […]

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