London Council weighs e-scooter ban on city streets
London City Council debates banning e-scooters from public streets as temporary permission nears expiration. Decision pending amid safety concerns and growing regulatory scrutiny.
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Nine Alberta UCP MLAs Face Recall Petitions
Alberta Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides is among nine United Conservative Party legislature members now facing recall petitions from their constituents. Learn about the process and its implications.
Rising Alberta health costs make private option viable
As Alberta's health-care spending hits 39% of the provincial budget, the UCP proposes private service options. Could this blended model solve the system's crisis?
Alberta UCP enacts major health care system reforms
Alberta's UCP government introduces fundamental health care legislation allowing private-public shifts, changing payment structures, and requiring health card reapplication.
Alberta Auto Insurance Reforms Face Implementation Hurdles
Alberta's Care-First auto insurance model promises lower premiums by 2027, but faces opposition from trial lawyers and market competition challenges. Learn how reforms aim to protect drivers.
Worldwide Travel Time Similarity Impacts Future Emissions
New research reveals daily travel time remains consistent globally at 1.1 hours, presenting critical implications for future transportation emissions and urban planning strategies worldwide.
Alberta coal policy costs taxpayers $240 million
Alberta taxpayers face billions in liabilities as coal policy reversals trigger lawsuits. Learn how government decisions are costing Albertans millions.
Alberta's Public-Private Surgery Model Stirs Controversy
Alberta's UCP proposes doctors work in both public and private systems. Critics argue this benefits the wealthy amid a staffing crisis where 80,000 await surgeries. Read the full analysis.
Alberta's Rights Battle: UCP Policy Sparks Concern
Alberta's UCP government faces criticism over using the notwithstanding clause to override rights and dismiss Crown prosecutors. Learn how these actions impact democracy and justice in Canada.
Liberals propose bill to fast-track high-speed rail line
The Carney government introduces a new bill to accelerate the Toronto-Quebec City high-speed rail, granting sweeping land acquisition powers and bypassing regulatory hurdles.
Alberta government criticized for notwithstanding clause use
Alberta's UCP government faces mounting criticism for repeatedly invoking the notwithstanding clause to shield transgender policy bills from court challenges. Learn about the constitutional debate.
UCP's use of notwithstanding clause sparks concern
Alberta's UCP government invokes the notwithstanding clause multiple times, raising concerns about accountability and the rights of transgender youth. Read the full analysis.
Auditor General Reveals $125M Loss in Alberta Lab Privatization
Alberta's Auditor General exposes UCP government's disastrous Dynalife lab privatization that wasted $125 million and caused 5-week test wait times. Read the shocking findings.
Elections Alberta Funding Crisis After UCP Policy Changes
Alberta's election authority faces resource strain as UCP's recall and referendum policies create unexpected workload. Critics question government foresight on political donations.
Alberta legalizes farmed elk and deer hunting
Alberta's UCP government passes Bill 10, legalizing the hunting of farmed elk and deer within fenced harvest preserves. Learn about the new regulations and their impact.
Alberta UCP sues former caucus members, party president
The United Conservative Party files legal action against former caucus members and Alberta Party president. Get the latest details on this political lawsuit in Alberta.
Alberta UCP faces consequences of poorly written laws
Alberta's UCP government confronts dual crises as controversial teacher legislation and flawed recall law spark widespread backlash across the province.
Calgary MLA Nicolaides fights recall campaign
Calgary MLA Mike Nicolaides faces recall efforts from constituents over controversial legislation. Learn about the political battle unfolding in Alberta.
Court blocks immigration rules for commercial drivers
Federal court blocks new restrictions limiting immigrant access to commercial drivers' licenses. Learn how this decision impacts transportation sector and immigration policy.
Alberta UCP fluoride resolution criticized by experts
Alberta UCP's resolution on community water fluoridation faces strong criticism from dental experts and opposition, raising public health concerns across the province.
Alberta UCP confronts recall petitions it enabled
Alberta's UCP government faces recall campaigns after lowering petition thresholds. Discover how direct democracy tools are now targeting their creators over policy disputes.
Alberta recall campaign mirrors failed BC strategy
Analysis shows Alberta's 'Operation Total Recall' faces similar challenges to BC's failed 1990s campaign. Learn why recall legislation rarely succeeds in toppling governments.
UCP debates coal, flags at Alberta annual meeting
United Conservative Party members voted on resolutions including coal policy and flag changes at their Red Deer convention. Key decisions shape Alberta's political landscape.
Alberta UCP proposes higher speed limits on divided highways
The UCP government's proposal to increase speed limits on Alberta's divided highways sparks heated discussion about road safety, driver behavior, and modern vehicle capabilities.
Pronunciation debate delays UCP bill in Alberta legislature
A surprising pronunciation debate over 'status' versus 'statute' caused unexpected delays in the introduction of a UCP government bill, creating a rare moment of parliamentary confusion in Alberta's legislature.
Manitoba's Electric Highway: Thompson-Winnipeg EV Charging
Manitoba unveils groundbreaking electric vehicle charging network spanning 800km between Thompson and Winnipeg, eliminating range anxiety for northern travelers.
UCP Breaks Petition Promise, Taxpayers Pay
Alberta's UCP government under Premier Danielle Smith is under fire for breaking a key referendum promise by using taxpayer dollars instead of party funds to verify petitions, sparking calls for accountability.
Ottawa Battles Ontario Over Highway 5 Bike Lane Removal
Ottawa cyclists and city councillors are pushing back against the Ontario government's proposal to remove bike lanes from Highway 5, arguing it threatens safety and undermines climate goals. Learn why this decision has sparked outrage among cycling advoca
Alberta MLA Guthrie Resigns After Privilege Denial
UCP MLA Guthrie's dramatic committee resignation after Speaker denies privilege claim sparks political firestorm in Alberta legislature.
Leamington-Windsor Transit Route Cancelled Sparks Concern
Windsor-Essex faces a major transportation setback as the crucial Leamington-to-Windsor transit route gets cancelled, leaving rural residents stranded and advocates demanding solutions.
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