How the Alberta government can use the Sovereignty Act to fight back against a federal emissions cap
Lori Williams, political science professor at Mount Royal University, discusses the politics at play in an interview with the Calgary Eyeopener.
Alberta Prepares to Fight Trudeau Cap on Oil and Gas Emissions
Alberta intends to invoke legislation allowing it to defy a federally proposed cap on emissions from the energy industry in opposition to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Alberta government takes aim at GHG emissions cap, proposes rules on trespass and data gathering
The proposed federal emissions cap, which is still in draft form, would require oil and gas companies to cut emissions by 35 per cent before 2030 to 2032.
Alberta premier, ministers call on federal government to respond to Trump's border worries
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the federal government should address U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's concerns about the Canada-U.S. border to prevent possible economic catastrophe.As the returning U.
Alberta proposes challenge to federal emissions cap
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is looking to challenge the proposed federal greenhouse gas emissions cap, including by passing legislation to give the province exclusive authority over emissions data and banning federal employees from ...
Alberta challenges federal emissions cap via sovereignty act as Trump tariffs loom
The Alberta government is using its signature sovereignty act to again push back against Ottawa’s planned emissions cap amid mounting concerns about the potential impact of heavy cross-border tariffs proposed by U.
The struggle to find affordable rent in rural Alberta
A population boom across the province has some renters compromising to find a new home in smaller communities.
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Alberta NDP concerned postal strike plan could hinder upcoming byelection
Alberta Elections notes on its website that due to the Canada Post strike, “Where to Vote” cards will not be mailed to ...
EXCLUSIVE: Alberta to open 105-bed youth addictions facility in Edmonton
The Alberta government is expected to make the announcement Tuesday.
One small step for Alberta town: Residents of Athabasca hope to share name with lunar rover
Residents of a northern Alberta town are over the moon that it could share its name with the first Canadian rover set to ...
Alberta Breaks With the Canadian Pension Model
The provincial government abruptly purged the board and senior leaders of Alberta’s pension fund, defying a long-held ...
Alberta prepares to fight Trudeau on oil and gas emissions cap
The Canadian province, which holds the world’s third-largest crude reserves in its oilsands, plans to introduce a motion to ...
New pay deal needed before end of 2024, Alberta doctors warn
More than a year after the Alberta government signalled it was ready to bring in a new compensation model for family ...