6 d. ago Saturday's letters: Guilbeault's exit ends energy obstruction

Steven Guilbeault’s resignation from cabinet isn’t a national crisis. For years, he was the most aggressive opponent of Alberta’s resource economy ever to sit at the federal table. His policies, fully backed by the previous prime minister, inflicted long-term damage on Alberta’s growth, competitiveness, and workforce. Now, a new federal–Alberta agreement to move ahead on […]

Other

1 week ago Alberta tables legislation to block $1.3 billion claim against AIMCo

Alberta has tabled a new bill that would shield the province from a $1.3 billion claim launched against AIMCo. Bill 12 — the Financial Statutes Amendment Act — proposes a sweeping number of changes to existing pieces of legislation including the AIMCo Amendment Act, which would shield the government from a $1.3 billion claim filed […]

Economics

1 week ago Alberta tables legislation aimed at blocking $1.3 billion claim against AIMCo

Finance Minister Nate Horner said at a Tuesday press conference that there is no extra funding at AIMCo to cover such a lawsuit and it would "fall on the backs of their taxpayers"

Economics

2 w. ago Alberta Health Services and AUPE hospital workers back at table with strike looming

The AUPE said Alberta Health Services invited the union for licensed practical nurses and health-care aides back to the table for mediation on Thursday and Friday.

Science

2 w. ago Alberta plans to open door for doctors to work publicly and privately

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's UCP government is planning to table legislation that would allow doctors to work simultaneously in both the public and private care health systems.

Science

2 w. ago Bill 9: Alberta invokes notwithstanding clause on its three laws impacting transgender people

The Alberta government has tabled legislation to invoke the notwithstanding clause for three controversial laws that affect transgender people. Bill 9 — the Protecting Alberta’s Children Statutes Amendment Act — proposes changes to three pieces of legislation passed last year that require parental consent for students changing their names or pronouns in schools, limit gender-affirming […]

Other