Alberta judge calls referendum bill undemocratic
An Edmonton judge has declared proposed Alberta legislation on citizen-led referendum drives as undemocratic. The ruling highlights tensions over democratic processes in the province.
An Edmonton judge has declared proposed Alberta legislation on citizen-led referendum drives as undemocratic. The ruling highlights tensions over democratic processes in the province.
An Alberta judge has ruled that Premier Danielle Smith's new referendum bill is undemocratic, criticizing the government for changing rules mid-process. Read the full legal analysis.
Prime Minister Mark Carney's plan to reduce the federal civil service through early retirement incentives will cost $1.5 billion upfront, with annual savings of $82 million. The strategy aims to avoid layoffs.
Close to half a million Albertans have signed the Forever Canada petition, urging Premier Danielle Smith to hold a legislative vote on Alberta's future within Confederation instead of a divisive referendum.
Premier Danielle Smith's government will pass a law to end a court battle, allowing Alberta separatists to gather signatures for a sovereignty vote. Will they prove their support?
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.
Quebec's sovereignist parties express concerns over federal preparations for a potential third independence vote, citing past allegations of interference. Read the latest developments.
An Alberta group's petition to affirm provincial unity has met the threshold for a referendum, potentially forcing a vote on separation. Discover the ironic twist.
A new student union, URSA, is forming at the University of Regina to replace the dissolved URSU. A key referendum election is scheduled for students to decide its future.
University of Regina students will vote Dec. 12-15 on adopting the new University of Regina Students' Association (URSA), which pledges transparent governance and renewed advocacy, marking a clean break from the dissolved URSU.
A new Alberta-made app is helping consumers find and purchase locally produced goods, supporting small businesses and the provincial economy. Discover how this tool empowers shoppers.
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's government, led by Premier Danielle Smith, is set to outline its strategy to combat the federal firearm buyback initiative. Get the latest details on the provincial-federal clash.
A Windsor, Ont. widow is left without financial support after her husband's death due to strict Ontario Disability Support Program eligibility rules. Learn about the policy gap affecting vulnerable families.
Swiss voters have decisively rejected proposals for mandatory national service for women and a new inheritance tax. Learn how this shapes gender equality debates in Switzerland and beyond.
University of Alberta professor David Marples analyzes why the proposed U.S. peace plan for ending the Russia-Ukraine war faces strong opposition from Ukraine. Learn the key sticking points.
Medical students warn Alberta's new private-pay healthcare system will increase wait times and drain doctors from the public system. Learn how privatization impacts patient care.
Alberta introduces legislation to insulate AIMCo from legal liability while protecting companies from greenwashing allegations. Learn how this impacts investors and environmental claims.
CPP Investments' joint venture in India acquires six logistics parks, expanding its global real estate footprint. Discover the strategic move's impact on Canada's pension fund.
Federal government announces $35 million investment for 30 oral health training programs to strengthen Canada's dental care workforce and improve access to care.
Analysis reveals Russia's unchanged maximalist aims in Ukraine despite new US peace proposals. Learn why experts warn this only postpones the inevitable conflict.
Canadian public servants planning December retirement face difficult choice: retire now with permanent pension penalty or wait for potential government buyout program. Expert analysis reveals timelines and risks.
Survivors in Bucha, site of a 2022 massacre, voice anguish over a proposed US-led peace deal granting amnesty for Russian war crimes. Explore the deep local disillusionment.
A controversial 28-point Ukraine peace plan, developed with Moscow's influence, has created confusion and a race against time for European allies. Discover the details and implications.
Slovenians cast ballots in a historic referendum on legalizing assisted dying for terminally ill patients. A pivotal decision for end-of-life care in Europe.
Ukrainian officials and Western allies gather in Geneva to negotiate US-backed peace plan for Russia-Ukraine conflict. Key diplomatic meeting aims to find resolution.
Former President Trump's new proposal to end Russia's war in Ukraine creates challenges for President Zelenskyy. Analysis of the diplomatic implications and regional impact.
Donald Trump's 28-point peace plan for Ukraine faces international criticism as Zelensky faces Thanksgiving deadline. Canada joins allies seeking modifications to proposal favoring Russia.
Canada stands with European allies in rejecting Trump's Ukraine proposal, emphasizing sovereignty as key principle. Defence Minister Anita Anand outlines Canada's position.