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Legislature winds down as Alberta opens for summer
With the legislature adjourned, government house leader Jason Nixon reflected on the spring session, with eyes toward the final stage of Alberta’s summer reopening plan.
Read MoreNDP lays foundation for 2023 election campaign at convention
In the first Alberta NDP convention since 2018, delegates passed fewer than a dozen policy amendments, three emergency resolutions and three constitutional amendments, and they confirmed Rachel Notley will stay on as leader.
Read MoreA tale of two Tories: How Ford and Kenney paved divergent paths to unpopularity during pandemic
Curious eyes in Ontario couldn’t help but gaze west last week as Premier Jason Kenney declared Alberta on track for a “fully open” summer, as part of a relaunch plan more aggressive — and perhaps hopeful — than the one unveiled just days earlier 2,000 kilometres to the east.
Read MorePublic inquiry deadline extended again
The public inquiry into alleged foreign-funded anti-Alberta energy campaigns has been extended for a fourth time — with the government blaming delays on a 2019 lawsuit against the probe that was quashed this week.
Read MoreHospitality businesses seek financial aid, bemoan lack of notice about shutdowns
Business groups are calling for greater financial support for restaurants and other service industries that have borne the brunt of public-health measures — and are still being hit the hardest amid the latest round of restrictions.
Read MoreSolicitor general unveils enforcement protocols ahead of planned protests
Justice Minister and Solicitor General Kaycee Madu revealed a new enforcement protocol, saying he expects police officers and health inspectors to work together and enforce public health restrictions.
Read MoreNDP out-fundraise governing UCP in first quarter
The Alberta NDP raked in more than twice the amount in donations as the governing UCP for the first quarter of 2021.
Read MoreNo fair deal in Ottawa’s budget: Toews
Finance Minister Travis Toews said Ottawa’s latest budget isn’t up to snuff when it comes to the increased fiscal fairness Alberta has asked for.
Read MoreAlberta premier ranks last for Covid response
Three-quarters of Albertans now say Premier Jason Kenney is doing a bad job stickhandling the Covid pandemic.
Read MoreCanada’s net-zero emissions target could cost up to 450,000 jobs
If Ottawa implements its 2050 net-zero emissions targets, 50 to 75 per cent of oil and gas jobs could be displaced.
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