4 h. ago Opinion: Did government pull its punches in the Cowichan Tribes court case?

Robin Junger: One of the most important issues in this case was whether Aboriginal title was “extinguished” when the fee simple title (private ownership) was created. Yet the court expressly noted B.C. did not argue this

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6 d. ago B.C.'s debt skyrockets in first two years of David Eby's government

Vaughn Palmer: Eby inherited debt of $89 billion the year he took over from John Horgan. That debt has soared to $133 billion, up $44 billion or 49.4 per cent.

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8 d. ago Carney government plans to spend millions propagandizing young Canadians about ‘climate emergency’

In a recent announcement, the Carney government detailed more than $14.4 million in new spending for 17 projects to “empower young Canadians to address climate change.” The $14.4 million is just the latest round of funding out of a planned $206 million over five years. The purpose of the “Climate Action and Awareness Fund,” as […]

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8 d. ago Derek Burney: Serious government downsizing should start at the top

Drastic times call for drastic reforms, including shrinking cabinet

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9 d. ago Breakenridge: Government right to let MAGA singer express his controversial views

As things stand, in just over two weeks from now, the controversial MAGA-aligned U.S. Christian singer Sean Feucht will be performing at the Alberta Legislature grounds. Of course, that could change. Given the cancellations that dogged the first leg of Feucht’s Canadian tour, and the potential subsequent cancellations that await his return to Canada, he might […]

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1 week ago Opinion: Alberta once welcomed immigrants now under microscope by government's panel

It’s been several weeks since Stampede ended, and Calgary’s Ismaili community held its annual Stampede breakfast. As always, the event attracts several thousand attendees and stands as a microcosm of what defines Calgary today, and who has helped to shape it. There is no mistaking the immigrant impact on this city and province. In attendance […]

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2 w. ago TAIT: Two Edmonton volunteers could teach UCP government about compassion, selflessness

I wonder if Kevin Karius and Lenny Andrichuk have ever met. They could have, both being sports fans. But, their greatest common trait is their compassion for others, specifically for kids with disabilities. Both gentlemen are walking away from the causes they love and should — certainly — hold their heads high with pride. And their […]

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3 w. ago Jack Mintz: Governments may overproduce, but not the private sector

Only if they're subsidized can private firms constantly produce more than they can sell. Markets discipline firms that do that

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