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Quebec Appeals to Supreme Court Over Gaspé Riding

The Quebec government will ask the Supreme Court of Canada to overturn a ruling that invalidated a law delaying the elimination of a Gaspé Peninsula riding. Read the latest on this constitutional battle.

Alberta's Growth: Campaign Worked, Planning Didn't

Readers argue Alberta's population boom, fueled by immigration and interprovincial migration, exposed planning failures in healthcare and infrastructure, not immigrant health burdens. Discover the facts.

Alberta Separation Referendum Question Approved

Elections Alberta has approved a proposed referendum question on provincial independence. The Alberta Prosperity Project now must gather nearly 178,000 signatures to proceed.

Alberta Court Exempts Lawyer from Monarchy Oath

The Alberta Court of Appeal has ruled a lawyer need not swear allegiance to the monarch, citing religious freedom. The decision redefines the legal oath's meaning in Canada.

Alberta's Smith pushes for provincial immigration powers

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith calls for a made-in-Alberta immigration system, arguing federal policies have strained housing, healthcare, and jobs. She seeks a Quebec-style model focused on economic integration.

Supreme Court Quebec Secularism Law Hearings March 23

Canada's Supreme Court will begin hearings on Quebec's controversial secularism law, Bill 21, on March 23, 2026. The landmark case will examine the law's constitutionality and its impact on religious freedoms.

Supreme Court restores woman's attempted murder conviction

The Supreme Court of Canada has reinstated a woman's conviction for the attempted murder of her mother. The ruling, delivered on December 5, 2025, overturns a previous appeal court decision. Read the full details of this significant legal reversal.

Supreme Court Allows Texas to Use Trump-Backed Map

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that Texas can proceed with a controversial congressional map backed by former President Trump for the upcoming midterm elections. Get the latest details on this pivotal decision.

Alberta UCP Bill Paves Way for Separatist Referendum

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 Carbon Market Surges After Price Hike Agreement

Alberta's TIER carbon market sees a bullish surge as credits hit $24.50/tonne following a provincial-federal deal to raise the industrial carbon price to $130. Explore the impact on the Pathways Alliance and Canada's climate strategy.

N.L. Courtrooms Shut Down Suddenly Across Province

Courtrooms throughout Newfoundland and Labrador were abruptly closed on December 3, 2025, disrupting judicial proceedings. Get the latest details on the unexpected shutdown and its impact.

10,000 Cases Tossed Yearly Over Trial Delays in Canada

A staggering 10,000 criminal cases, including murder and sexual assault, are stayed annually in Canada due to court delays. As governments argue before the Supreme Court, victims' rights hang in the balance.

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