5 h. ago Indigenous chiefs call for Alberta Premier Smith to stop stoking separatism talk

EDMONTON — Two First Nations chiefs are accusing Alberta Premier Danielle Smith of “attempting to manufacture a national unity crisis” and are calling on her to stop stoking the fires of separatism. Smith’s government has proposed legislation that would make it easier for citizens to call for a referendum on seceding from Canada. Chief Sheldon […]

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6 h. ago Indigenous chiefs accuse Alberta Premier Danielle Smith of stoking separatism talk

Premier Danielle Smith has said it would be up to Albertans, not her government, to put the separation question on a ballot.

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6 h. ago Indigenous chiefs accuse Alberta Premier Smith of stoking separatism talk

Two First Nations chiefs are accusing Alberta Premier Danielle Smith of “attempting to manufacture a national unity crisis” and are calling on her to stop stoking the fires of separatism. Smith’s government has proposed legislation that would make it easier for citizens to call for a referendum on seceding from Canada. Chief Sheldon Sunshine of […]

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7 h. ago Assembly of First Nations joins calls for Hudson’s Bay to return ceremonial items

WINNIPEG — The Assembly of First Nations is joining calls for Hudson’s Bay to immediately halt the sale of artifacts and return any cultural, ceremonial and sacred items to the Indigenous communities that they belong to. National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak says some items may represent vital and genuine aspects of cultural heritage and identity. […]

Culture

24 h. ago Alberta premier’s efforts backfired on the federal Conservative party: Nenshi

Alberta New Democrats have long said Smith’s U.S. speaking appearances should be considered an in-kind donation to Liberal Prime Minister Mark Carney’s election campaign.

Events

27 h. ago Smith lowers bar for Alberta referendum with separatism sentiment emerging

Alberta's premier said she wouldn't stand in the way of a citizen-led referendum on independence

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27 h. ago Danielle Smith lowers bar for Alberta referendum with separatism sentiment emerging

Alberta's premier said she wouldn't stand in the way of a citizen-led referendum on independence

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46 h. ago Bell: Smith has her elbows up, tells Carney don't screw over Alberta — or else

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is not going away and Prime Minister Mark Carney will have to deal with her or the Alberta independence threat

Transport

54 h. ago Premier Danielle Smith calls on PM Mark Carney to 'reset' Ottawa

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith congratulated Prime Minister Mark Carney on winning the federal election, and invited him to work with the province to “reset” the relationship between Ottawa and Alberta. In a statement on Tuesday, Smith said she will continue to fight for Alberta and will no longer tolerate industries being “threatened” and “resources landlocked” […]

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4 d. ago Alberta premier's office receives unanimous negative feedback on Danielle Smith's PragerU visit

Emails to the premier's office unanimously opposed Smith's appearance at the PragerU fundraiser

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1 week ago Alberta Premier Danielle Smith visits Japan and South Korea on trade mission

Purpose of the trip is to "grow Alberta's energy, agriculture and other markets in Asia"

Society

1 week ago ‘Tired trope’ of western separation ‘needs to stop,’ B.C. premier says

Talk of the western provinces separating from the rest of Canada is a "tired trope" that needs to stop, British Columbia Premier David Eby says.

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2 w. ago Premier Danielle Smith resists calls from Alberta NDP to pull lawyers from health probe process

The United Conservative premier said the NDP is twisting the truth, and there is no gag order.

Science

2 w. ago Premier Danielle Smith says next PM needs to repair damage in Alberta

Danielle Smith said she doesn't yet know if she trusts Mark Carney.

Events

2 w. ago Bell: Mark Carney is now on a collision course with Danielle Smith

'It's like saying you'll win an Olympic swimming medal with an anvil tied around your foot,' says Alberta Premier Smith, on how Canada will never be an energy superpower with anti-oilpatch laws

Events

3 w. ago Whether a Liberal win threatens national unity depends on Albertans, Danielle Smith tells conservatives

If Liberal Leader Mark Carney does win he will have 'damage' to repair, the Alberta premier said at the Canada Strong and Free Network conference Thursday

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3 w. ago Whether a Liberal win threatens national unity depends on Albertans, Smith tells conservatives

If Liberal Leader Mark Carney does win he will have 'damage' to repair, the Alberta premier said at the Canada Strong and Free Network conference Thursday

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3 w. ago Premier Danielle Smith and U.S. tariff proponent to address conservative gathering in Ottawa

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and former U.S. trade representative Robert Lighthizer, a previous supporter of tariffs, will speak at a conservative conference in Ottawa this week.

Economics

3 w. ago Danielle Smith takes swipe at Carney after Liberal leader jabs Alberta premier

"The attitude is, 'sit down and shut up.' Well, I don't shut up, I make sure that Albertans know exactly how I feel about issues," Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said.

Politics

3 w. ago Alberta premier suggests Mark Carney has issues with ‘strong conservative women’

"The attitude is, 'sit down and shut up.' Well, I don't shut up, I make sure that Albertans know exactly how I feel about issues," Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said.

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