Alberta ER Pilot Projects Not Reducing Wait Times: Doctors
Doctors at Edmonton's Royal Alexandra Hospital say UCP pilot projects have not cured emergency room overcrowding. Read the latest on Alberta's healthcare challenges.
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Smith's Food Bank Remarks Called 'Obscene' by Experts
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith faces criticism for celebrating high food bank usage. Experts call for policy action as province leads Canada in food insecurity. Read the full analysis.
Black on Carney's Venezuela Stance and Residential School Bills
Conrad Black analyzes PM Mark Carney's ambiguous statement on Venezuela and challenges bills criminalizing residential school discourse. Read his full critique.
Alberta recall petitions target 26 MLAs, face high bar
Recall campaigns target 26 Alberta MLAs, including Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides, but face a steep 60% signature threshold. Analysis shows the petitions are unlikely to succeed but force accountability.
Alberta's Recall Law Used Against UCP MLAs
Alberta's United Conservative Party faces recall campaigns from teachers and the NDP after using the notwithstanding clause to end a strike. The weaponized direct democracy tool they created is now aimed at them.
Alberta Tories prep for possible spring election against UCP
The Alberta Progressive Conservative Party is gearing up for a potential spring election. The move follows Infrastructure Minister Peter Guthrie's cabinet resignation over procurement concerns.
Smith Pours Cold Water on Early Alberta Election Rumours
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith denies plans for a 2026 provincial election, citing fixed election dates and a full legislative agenda. The next vote is set for October 18, 2027. Read the full story.
Man dies after 8-hour ER wait in Edmonton hospital
A 44-year-old man died at Grey Nuns Hospital after waiting eight hours in ER. A public letter criticizes the Alberta government for focusing on separation over healthcare. Read the full story.
Alberta NDP Ready for Early Vote, Sees UCP Vulnerable
Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi challenges the UCP to call an early election, highlighting the government's precarious slim majority and the destabilizing potential of active recall campaigns.
Recall UCP MLAs Over ER Wait Times, Demand Albertans
Outrage grows in Alberta as tragic deaths in overcrowded emergency rooms spark calls for political accountability. Readers demand immediate action on healthcare crisis.
Alberta Government Blamed for Viral Outbreaks
Critics accuse the UCP government of failing to promote vaccines, leading to overwhelmed hospitals. Read the full analysis of Alberta's healthcare crisis.
Alberta Separation Vote Set for 2026, Smith's Position in Focus
Alberta will hold a province-wide referendum on separation from Canada in 2026. Premier Danielle Smith's political balancing act faces its ultimate challenge as the UCP navigates deep internal divisions.
Alberta's 120 km/h Speed Limit Plan Sparks Debate
Alberta's UCP government plans a pilot to raise highway speed limits to 120 km/h. Critics argue it's dangerous 'virtue signalling' and urge focus on economic issues like oil prices instead.
Alberta Next Referendum Recommendations Pose Political Risk
The Alberta Next panel's call for referendums on a provincial pension and police force could revive unpopular debates, risking the UCP's electoral standing. Read the analysis.
New Progressive Tory Party Announced in Alberta
A former UCP member has announced the creation of the Progressive Tory Party of Alberta, a move prompted by legislation restricting the use of 'conservative' in party names. Get the full story.
Guthrie Launches New Progressive Tory Party of Alberta
Former UCP MLA Peter Guthrie has launched the Progressive Tory Party of Alberta after being expelled from Premier Danielle Smith's caucus. Explore the new party's platform and the political fallout.
Bill 12 Puts Disabled Albertans at Risk, Critics Say
Alberta's UCP government passed Bill 12, redefining disability support and moving 77,000 people to a new program. Advocates call it a cruel move on International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
Bill 14 Amendments Draw Fire for Benefiting UCP
Alberta's UCP government faces criticism over Bill 14, the Justice Statutes Amendment Act, 2025. Critics argue it reduces transparency, centralizes power, and serves party interests over public good. Read the details.
MLA: UCP's proposed party name changes spark fear
An Alberta MLA reacts with alarm to proposed UCP legislation allowing political party name changes, calling it undemocratic. Explore the details and implications for Alberta's political landscape.
Alberta's Bill 14: $1M Fines and Word Bans Spark Outcry
Alberta's UCP introduces Bill 14, imposing massive fines for petition data misuse and banning words like 'conservative' in party names. Critics call it draconian.
UCP ignored safety rules after care worker killing: union
CUPE Alberta accuses the UCP government of failing to act on a judge's safety recommendations following the 2019 murder of care worker Deborah Onwu. Read why unions demand change.
Recall Petitions Approved for Four Alberta MLAs
Alberta's Chief Electoral Officer approves recall petitions against four UCP MLAs, bringing the total over 18. Health Minister Adriana LaGrange is among those targeted.
Quebec's Secularism Laws Expand to Target More Public Workers
Columnist Toula Drimonis critiques the CAQ's expanding secularism legislation, arguing Bills 21, 94, and 9 represent a slide limiting fundamental freedoms and unfairly target minority faiths in Quebec.
Alberta bill restricts party names, impacts separatist vote
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.
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.
Smith's Ottawa Deal Cements Alberta Political History
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's persistence leads to a key energy agreement with Ottawa, reasserting provincial rights and drawing comparisons to Peter Lougheed. Discover the details and political implications.
Quebec starts consultations on constitution bill
Public consultations on Quebec's Bill 60, a proposed provincial constitution, are set to begin. Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette leads the process amid debate over Quebec's political future.
Bill 60: Landlord group says it's needed for rental balance
A new housing bill passed in Ontario has landlord groups advocating for system balance, while raising tenant concerns over easier evictions. Explore the details and implications.
Smith's Ottawa deal faces UCP crowd backlash, stalls separatists
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's new MOU with Ottawa was met with boos at the UCP AGM, highlighting party divisions. However, the agreement is seen as a significant setback for the separatist movement within the province. Read the analysis.
UCP Base Boos Premier Smith, Echoes MAGA Sentiment
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.
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