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Critics accuse the UCP government of failing to promote vaccines, leading to overwhelmed hospitals. Read the full analysis of Alberta's healthcare crisis.
Alberta will hold a province-wide referendum on separation from Canada in 2026. Premier Danielle Smith's political balancing act faces its ultimate challenge as the UCP navigates deep internal divisions.
Alberta's UCP government plans a pilot to raise highway speed limits to 120 km/h. Critics argue it's dangerous 'virtue signalling' and urge focus on economic issues like oil prices instead.
The Alberta Next panel's call for referendums on a provincial pension and police force could revive unpopular debates, risking the UCP's electoral standing. Read the analysis.
A former UCP member has announced the creation of the Progressive Tory Party of Alberta, a move prompted by legislation restricting the use of 'conservative' in party names. Get the full story.
Former UCP MLA Peter Guthrie has launched the Progressive Tory Party of Alberta after being expelled from Premier Danielle Smith's caucus. Explore the new party's platform and the political fallout.
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President Trump's latest travel restrictions focus heavily on African countries, sparking a muted international response. Get the full analysis on the policy's impact and global reaction.
Alberta's UCP government passed Bill 12, redefining disability support and moving 77,000 people to a new program. Advocates call it a cruel move on International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
Alberta's UCP government faces criticism over Bill 14, the Justice Statutes Amendment Act, 2025. Critics argue it reduces transparency, centralizes power, and serves party interests over public good. Read the details.
Europe reacts strongly to the Trump administration's new National Security Strategy, which criticizes the continent's immigration policies, censorship, and loss of identity. Read the details of the diplomatic clash.
An Alberta MLA reacts with alarm to proposed UCP legislation allowing political party name changes, calling it undemocratic. Explore the details and implications for Alberta's political landscape.
Alberta's UCP introduces Bill 14, imposing massive fines for petition data misuse and banning words like 'conservative' in party names. Critics call it draconian.
CUPE Alberta accuses the UCP government of failing to act on a judge's safety recommendations following the 2019 murder of care worker Deborah Onwu. Read why unions demand change.
The Canadian government has formally removed Syria from its list of foreign state supporters of terrorism, marking a significant diplomatic shift. Explore the details and implications of this decision.
Alberta's Chief Electoral Officer approves recall petitions against four UCP MLAs, bringing the total over 18. Health Minister Adriana LaGrange is among those targeted.
Alberta's UCP introduces Bill 14, imposing strict rules on political party names to reduce voter confusion. The move blocks a Progressive Conservative revival and clears a path for a separatist referendum campaign.
A new UCP omnibus bill removes legal barriers for an Alberta independence referendum and permits recall campaigns against 15 MLAs, including Premier Danielle Smith. Discover the political shift.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's persistence leads to a key energy agreement with Ottawa, reasserting provincial rights and drawing comparisons to Peter Lougheed. Discover the details and political implications.
Civil society groups are calling on Foreign Minister Mark Carney to clarify the status of Canada's feminist foreign policy. Advocates seek a renewed commitment to gender equality in international relations. Read more on the push for transparency.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's new MOU with Ottawa was met with boos at the UCP AGM, highlighting party divisions. However, the agreement is seen as a significant setback for the separatist movement within the province. Read the analysis.
Alberta's UCP delegates loudly booed Premier Danielle Smith for pipeline cooperation, demanding a hardline, MAGA-aligned stance. The convention revealed deep party fractures and raised questions about Smith's future leadership.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith issues a stark warning to criminals, stating her government will use the Sovereignty Act to protect those defending their homes. Read her full remarks.
Alberta separatists secured five UCP board positions but failed to achieve majority control. The movement's growing influence signals ongoing tensions within the conservative party.
Pro-independence officers now hold the balance of power on the United Conservative Party board after a historic AGM, sparking debates on Alberta's future in Canada.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith confronts separatist sentiment at UCP AGM while defending new federal energy agreement. Read about the political tensions shaping Alberta's future.
Alberta's UCP members voted on key policy resolutions including auto insurance changes and coal energy. Learn how these votes could shape provincial policy.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith faces party division as she defends her pipeline agreement with Ottawa while addressing separatist sentiment at UCP meeting. Read the latest political developments.
Premier Danielle Smith urged separatists within her UCP to support the pro-Canada deal with Mark Carney during a tense convention speech that drew national attention.