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As early returns suggest Albertans want to scrap equalization, province must push for ‘fair’ treatment from feds, say Free Alberta Strategy authors

Alberta MPs say that while Albertans are right to be frustrated with the federal government, getting rid of equalization payments altogether or seceding from Canada are not legitimate solutions to its economic problems.

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BY MATT HORWOOD
October 19, 2021

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Federal departments fix 61 errors related to Indigenous business contracts on public database

NewsBY IREM KOCA

The RCMP has corrected the status of two firms as non-Indigenous at Indigenous Services Canada's direction. But one of those companies remains on the government's controversial Indigenous Business Directory.

Federal departments fix 61 errors related to Indigenous business contracts on public database

NewsBY IREM KOCA

The RCMP has corrected the status of two firms as non-Indigenous at Indigenous Services Canada's direction. But one of those companies remains on the government's controversial Indigenous Business Directory.

With Trudeau reflecting on his future, some senior cabinet ministers, including national campaign co-chair Ferrada, said to be exploring other options, say Liberal sources

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Smith’s win ‘complicates’ climate change debate for Ottawa, but Trudeau may gain from provincial sparring partner, say observers

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Nail-biter Alberta election will test Premier Smith’s populist message, and guide Poilievre’s strategy for the next federal election: leading pollster

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Indigenous leaders call on House committee to treat Imperial Oil tailings leaks as evidence of larger failure of regulation

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Alberta Sovereignty Act a ‘huge’ challenge for Poilievre if he wins federal leadership election, say political players

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Communication ‘critical’ as provinces and territories begin phase out of COVID restrictions, says Canadian Chamber of Commerce

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Smith’s win ‘complicates’ climate change debate for Ottawa, but Trudeau may gain from provincial sparring partner, say observers

NewsBY IAN CAMPBELL

Energy policy will provide the major ‘flashpoints’ between Alberta and Ottawa, and it’s no longer possible for the feds to wait Smith out, said Dan Arnold.

Smith’s win ‘complicates’ climate change debate for Ottawa, but Trudeau may gain from provincial sparring partner, say observers

NewsBY IAN CAMPBELL

Energy policy will provide the major ‘flashpoints’ between Alberta and Ottawa, and it’s no longer possible for the feds to wait Smith out, said Dan Arnold.

Nail-biter Alberta election will test Premier Smith’s populist message, and guide Poilievre’s strategy for the next federal election: leading pollster

NewsBY ABBAS RANA

Calgary-area ridings will play a key role in the outcome of the provincial election, but even at this late stage, the election is too close to call, says Duane Bratt, a professor of political science at Mount Royal University.

Nail-biter Alberta election will test Premier Smith’s populist message, and guide Poilievre’s strategy for the next federal election: leading pollster

NewsBY ABBAS RANA

Calgary-area ridings will play a key role in the outcome of the provincial election, but even at this late stage, the election is too close to call, says Duane Bratt, a professor of political science at Mount Royal University.

Indigenous leaders call on House committee to treat Imperial Oil tailings leaks as evidence of larger failure of regulation

NewsBY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI

Indigenous leaders appearing in front of the House Environment Committee on April 17 expressed frustration at needing to travel all the way to Ottawa 'to remind this government of its duties and responsibilities.'

Indigenous leaders call on House committee to treat Imperial Oil tailings leaks as evidence of larger failure of regulation

NewsBY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI

Indigenous leaders appearing in front of the House Environment Committee on April 17 expressed frustration at needing to travel all the way to Ottawa 'to remind this government of its duties and responsibilities.'