Smith Government Clears Path for Alberta Independence 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?
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.
The Bloc Québécois accuses the Liberals of delaying a key justice committee meeting on removing religious defences from hate speech laws, fearing political backlash. This could jeopardize the bill's passage.
Parti Québécois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon refuses to apologize for calling cultural leaders 'disloyal' for congratulating federal minister Marc Miller, sparking political firestorm.
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.
Advocates and faith groups decry changes to Bill C-9, including the removal of a religious defence for hate speech. Justice committee review sparks debate on religious freedom.
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.
Liberal Minister Marc Miller supports a Bloc Québécois proposal to eliminate the religious exemption for hate speech in Canada. This could reshape free speech laws.
Heritage Minister Marc Miller defends removing religious defence from hate speech laws. Liberals and Bloc Québécois amend Bill C-9, the Combating Hate Act. Read the latest.
A Liberal-Bloc deal to remove a religious exemption from Canada's hate-speech laws sparks a fierce debate over freedom of speech and religion. Conservatives vow to oppose the change.
The Bloc Québécois criticizes PM Mark Carney's strategy to reduce Canada's economic reliance on the U.S., calling it unrealistic. Explore the political clash over trade policy.
The Liberal government has agreed to remove the 'sincerely held' religious belief exemption from Canada's hate-speech laws to secure Bloc Québécois support for Bill C-9. Learn about the key changes and political implications.
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.
PQ Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon's sovereignty vision could unleash economic uncertainty and instability in Quebec while targeting minority rights, warns Robert Libman.
Parti Québécois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon introduces groundbreaking legislation to establish Quebec's digital sovereignty. Learn how this could reshape provincial data control.
Quebec Liberal Party faces mounting challenges as UPAC considers criminal probe. With elections approaching, Pablo Rodriguez must restore party discipline to counter PQ threat.
A fifth-generation Anglo-Quebecer responds to PQ leader PSPP, asserting that anglophones are already integral to Quebec's history and should not be made to feel like a curse.
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.
Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon discusses sovereignty, healthcare battles, and reaching out to English-speaking Quebecers on The Corner Booth podcast as his party leads in polls.
Court proceedings begin to examine proposed Alberta separation referendum question. Legal experts scrutinize wording as province considers historic vote on independence from Canada.
Minister Mélanie Joly accuses Parti Québécois of attempting to align Quebec with Trump's US. Get the latest on this political controversy and its implications.
Alberta's election authority faces resource strain as UCP's recall and referendum policies create unexpected workload. Critics question government foresight on political donations.
Bloc MP reveals inadequate consultation on endangered fish species during Port of Montreal's Contrecoeur terminal expansion. Learn about the environmental concerns.
Parti Québécois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon outlines 10-year plan for Quebec currency while warning members to expect increased criticism ahead of 2026 election and potential sovereignty referendum.
PQ leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon rallies for an independent Quebec monetary policy as Liberals voice strong opposition. Explore the political implications.
Federal Liberals criticize Parti Québécois leader's plan for independent Quebec currency, warning of economic instability. Read the latest political developments.
Ecuadorians participate in crucial referendum on security measures as President Daniel Noboa pushes for expanded anti-crime powers. Key reforms could reshape nation's approach to organized crime.