Alberta Premier Danielle Smith confirms a provincial referendum in October 2026 will include a vote on gaining more control over immigration, citing federal mismanagement and strong public support.
Small Alberta municipalities face rising RCMP costs under a new provincial funding model, with their share set to increase from 22% to 30% over five years, sparking financial concerns.
Mayor Cindy Jefferies explains how principles of sustainability and predictability guided Red Deer's recent budget discussions. Discover the city's fiscal priorities.
Municipal policing expenses in Edmonton are set to climb in 2026, driven by inflationary pressures. Learn how this will impact the city's budget and services.
Despite promises, Alberta municipalities continue to raise property taxes, hitting businesses hardest. Calgary and Edmonton budgets reveal a pattern of unsustainable spending.
Columnist Chris Nelson argues that Alberta's separatist feelings are rooted in repeated federal Conservative Party failures, not just Liberal mistrust. This dynamic led Premier Danielle Smith to sign an energy MOU with PM Mark Carney.
Experts argue Canada's federal budgets have become unwieldy, burying key numbers in hundreds of pages of fluff. They call for a return to short, transparent documents for better accountability.
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.
Discover the best winter activities and vacation spots in Alberta for 2025, from dog sledding adventures to festive community events and unique local traditions.
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.
Premier Danielle Smith follows a federal economic agreement by invoking the Alberta Sovereignty Act to block enforcement of Ottawa's gun seizure program. Explore the political strategy.
Canada's fiscal watchdog says Ottawa should seek House of Commons approval to alter key fiscal targets, like the recently abandoned debt-to-GDP anchor. Read the latest on federal spending.
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.
Canada's interim parliamentary budget officer, Jason Jacques, reversed his 'cliff' warning after reviewing Budget 2025, now deeming federal finances sustainable. Read the full analysis.
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak criticizes the 2025 federal budget and a federal-provincial energy MOU, citing a lack of consultation and threat to Indigenous rights.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's government will unveil new rules allowing gun owners to bypass the federal buyback program and may expand property defence laws. Learn the details.
Preston Manning argues Canada needs a credible alternative to PM Mark Carney's government, proposing policy shifts on budget, bureaucracy, and federalism. Read his vision.
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.
Calgary's city council started its crucial budget deliberations on Monday, December 1, 2025, considering several amendments that will shape municipal spending. Follow the latest developments.
Explore how Alberta's role as Canada's economic powerhouse clashes with national energy politics. Discover the province's perspective on pipelines and equalization payments.
PM Mark Carney's agreement with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith seeks to break political gridlock and jump-start Canada's energy sector through new pipeline prospects.
Alberta introduces legislation to insulate AIMCo from legal liability while protecting companies from greenwashing allegations. Learn how this impacts investors and environmental claims.
Canada's parliamentary budget officer demands better fiscal transparency after Liberal government shifts economic anchors. Read the latest developments.
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne met with SUMA President Randy Goulden in Regina to discuss how the federal budget affects Saskatchewan's economy and local communities.
Canada's budget watchdog reports a mere 7.5% probability the Carney government will achieve its key fiscal anchors, including reducing the deficit-to-GDP ratio. Read the analysis.
Interim Parliamentary Budget Officer Jason Jacques exposes unsustainable debt and accounting concerns in Carney government's budget. Will his transparency cost him the permanent position?
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre faces critical decision on triggering election to block Mark Carney's budget with $78 billion deficit. Analysis of political risks and policy opportunities.
Parliamentary Budget Officer confirms $94B in Liberal 'capital investments' don't meet standard definitions, exposing fiscal manipulation in Carney's first budget.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith reveals ongoing MOU negotiations with the federal government, seeking pipeline expansion and addressing unpaid oil and gas taxes affecting rural municipalities.
Parliamentary Budget Officer finds Carney government's capital spending definition 'overly expansive' in new report. Read the full analysis of Canada's fiscal framework.