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Chamber head thrilled with interprovincial trade rule changes, while economist predicts ‘modest’ impact
Alberta Chambers of Commerce president and CEO Ken Kolby told AB Today he hopes other provinces follow Alberta’s free trade example, after Premier Jason Kenney unilaterally slashed 13 of its 27 exceptions — including all of those related to procurement — to the Canada Free Trade Agreement.
Read MoreTraining essential to post-fossil fuel job transition, survey finds
The majority of workers in the fossil fuel industry want to transition to green jobs but are worried about being left behind, a new survey from Abacus Data in partnership with Iron & Earth found.
Read MoreHow the Calgary Stampede became a polarized symbol of Alberta’s reopening
As crowds adorned in boots and Stetsons affix their eyes to airborne pancakes this weekend, the near weightlessness of the traditional Calgary Stampede delicacy may mask the ideological load each flapjack flip actually carries.
Read MoreOil and gas well cleanup could spur jobs
Enforcing the polluter-pay principle for oil and gas well cleanup could lead to job creation in the most affected communities.
Read MoreLegislature 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.
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