27 h. ago Japan likely to get its first female PM as ruling party picks new leader

Japan’s governing party on Saturday elected former Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi, a hard-line ultra-conservative and China hawk, as its new leader, making her likely to become the country’s first female prime minister. In a country that ranks poorly internationally for gender equality, the 64-year-old Takaichi makes history as the first female leader of Japan’s...

Politics

27 h. ago Opinion: Alberta’s new disability program strips support from those who need it most

I never thought I would have to keep justifying my existence to the government, but that’s exactly what it feels like in Alberta today. The United Conservative Party, under Danielle Smith’s leadership, is making harmful changes to the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) program. They want to replace it with the Alberta Disability […]

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28 h. ago ‘Have you considered selling more oil?’ The imagined thoughts of Danielle Smith’s proposed pipeline

‘Would you believe that no other land possessing this miracle liquid has entertained the possibility of leaving their oil where it lies?’

Economics

44 h. ago Opinion: Risky, rewarding Alberta Next panels offer pressure

At a time when most political leaders prefer scripted announcements, photo ops, and handpicked roundtables, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has taken a different approach. She’s showing up to hear from people — unscripted and in-person. Through the Alberta Next panel, Smith has been touring the province to hear directly from Albertans about the future of […]

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45 h. ago Carney to meet Trump again at the White House to jumpstart trade talks

It will be 'a working visit,' according to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, focusing on security and trade

Economics

47 h. ago Canada to host G7 foreign ministers for security, economy talks next month

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand will host her colleagues from France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the U.K., the U.S. and the European Union.

Politics

56 h. ago Bell: A frustrated Danielle Smith wants Alberta teachers back at the bargaining table

'It's up to them to come back to us and say what it will take to get to a deal,' says Premier Danielle Smith, wanting Alberta teachers back at contract talks

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3 d. ago Letters: Actions of Edmonton’s next council must be grounded in reality

Can Danielle Smith get a new pipeline built? VOTE IN OUR DAILY ONLINE POLL! GOVERN WITH PRAGMATISM With the civic election fast approaching, many candidates have taken to social media to share their views, especially around Truth and Reconciliation Day. Rajah Maggay, a candidate running in Nakota Isga (Ward 1), stated that city council must […]

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3 d. ago Nelson: Alberta won't separate as Smith falls for Carney's promises

With the separatist genie once more back into its bottle the Liberals can play their age-old game of delay and divide

Transport

3 d. ago Bell: A pipeline or pipe dream — will Mark Carney just shaft Alberta?

'This is a test of whether Canada works as a country,' says Premier Danielle Smith, still waiting for Prime Minister Mark Carney to back a pipeline to the northern B.C. coast

Transport

3 d. ago Bell: Is Danielle Smith's pipeline a pipe dream — will Carney shaft Alberta?

'This is a test of whether Canada works as a country,' says Premier Danielle Smith, still waiting for Prime Minister Mark Carney to back a pipeline to the northern B.C. coast

Transport

3 d. ago Lafrenière ne ferme pas la porte à une enquête publique sur la mort de Nooran Rezayi

Le ministre de la Sécurité publique a évoqué cette possibilité jeudi matin à la période de questions.

Events

3 d. ago ‘Not a real project,’ B.C. premier says of Alberta’s plan for oil pipeline to the coast

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said at a press conference on Wednesday that her government will submit the application to the federal government next spring.

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3 d. ago Alberta to lead proposal for a new pipeline project to the northwest coast of B.C.

Alberta plans to develop and submit an application to the federal government’s Major Projects Office for its desired pipeline project to the northwest coast of B.C. At a news conference on Wednesday, Premier Danielle Smith announced the province will be acting as a proponent for a “technical advisory team” led by three pipeline companies — […]

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3 d. ago Government of Alberta plans to propose a new oil pipeline to B.C. coast

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Wednesday her government will work with advisory group of pipeline operators to develop a proposal for a new pipeline to the B.C. coast.

Politics

3 d. ago Ténor du crime organisé abattu dans un Starbucks à Laval: «Les Lavallois ont le droit de vivre en sécurité!», s’inquiète le ministre Skeete

L’assassinat d’un bandit mort en plein jour sous les balles d’une mitraillette dans un café de Laval inquiète au plus haut point le ministre Skeete.

Politics

4 d. ago Alberta Next panel moderator sorry for saying teen should be spanked

The moderator of Premier Danielle Smith’s Alberta Next panel apologized Tuesday for telling a teen at a town hall that his parents should spank him. Bruce McAllister, executive director of the premier’s office, said the comment was “inappropriate.” “I regret saying it and I apologize,” McAllister wrote in a social media post. “I’m committed to […]

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4 d. ago Bell: Danielle Smith appeals to Alberta teachers — 'Call off your strike'

'Call it off,' Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says as she asks the province's teachers to deep-six the strike

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4 d. ago Moderator on Smith’s Alberta Next panel sorry for saying teen should be spanked

The moderator of Premier Danielle Smith's Alberta Next town hall in Calgary has apologized for his "inappropriate" behaviour towards a teen who tried to ask a question.

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4 d. ago Danielle Smith’s Alberta Next panel closes out tour with tense Calgary town hall

The Equi-Plex events centre at Spruce Meadows in south Calgary was packed Monday evening as Danielle Smith's Alberta Next panel held the last town hall on its province-wide tour.

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