A major Alberta utility is cancelling a large wind power project because of new government rules on where such developments can be built. TransAlta CEO […]
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Tories grill Liberals in question period about minister’s ties to lobbyist, PPE company
Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault faced heated remarks from Conservative MPs in the House of Commons Thursday about Global News’ reporting into his business activities. Tory […]
TAPYeg announces plans to run candidates in Edmonton’s next municipal election
Just days after the Alberta government announced it would allow political parties at the municipal level in Edmonton and Calgary, one has already been formed, […]
Alberta government reverses course, will continue to fund low-income transit passes
The Alberta government said Wednesday it will not be cutting low-income transit pass funding. In a statement, Jason Nixon, the minister of Seniors, Community and […]
Federal cabinet minister Randy Boissonnault linked to PPE company embroiled in lawsuits
A federal cabinet minister remained listed as director of a medical supply company for more than a year while it was competing for provincial and […]
Alberta government mum on low-income transit pass funding cuts in Calgary and Edmonton
The Alberta government isn’t confirming whether or not it has slashed low-income transit pass funding on Tuesday, despite mayors from Calgary and Edmonton issuing statements […]
Federal minister Randy Boissonnault defends business ties to lobbyist
A lobbyist with business ties to federal cabinet minister Randy Boissonnault met with high-level political staff in six federal departments, including one where Boissonnault was […]
Alberta Municipalities say proposed provincial Bill 20 will create a chill effect
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 29, 2024 6:16 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The organization representing […]
Questions raised surrounding Alberta’s Bill 20: ‘Unprecedented intervention’
Proposed legislation would give provincial cabinet more powers over cities and towns across Alberta. Following the announcement of Bill 20 on Thursday, political scientists and […]
Alberta to pilot new social studies curriculum after facing blowback
The Alberta government says a draft social studies curriculum for elementary schools is ready for classroom-testing this fall, but the teachers’ union says the program is flawed […]