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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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Liberal to independent: Jane Cordy looks back on 24 years in the Senate

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As Trump threatens 25 per cent tariffs, revived Canada-U.S. Cabinet Committee meets weekly

NewsBY ABBAS RANA

Some Liberal MPs upset with Trudeau for not consulting caucus or cabinet before announcing two-month GST holiday and $250 cheques

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House Finance Committee receives more than 800 briefs ahead of 2025 budget

NewsBY STEPHEN JEFFERY

Climate change, housing needs of Northern Canada require tailored funding model based on more than population, say Idlout and Simpson

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

Canadians see improvements to Indigenous, gender rights over time, but cool on welcoming immigrants, asylum seekers: survey

NewsBY STEPHEN JEFFERY

Approximately two-thirds of respondents were hopeful about the future of human rights within Canada in 2024, but only 37 per cent shared that sentiment about the global situation.

Canadians see improvements to Indigenous, gender rights over time, but cool on welcoming immigrants, asylum seekers: survey

NewsBY STEPHEN JEFFERY

Approximately two-thirds of respondents were hopeful about the future of human rights within Canada in 2024, but only 37 per cent shared that sentiment about the global situation.

Most-lobbied Grit MPs hear push for health accountability measures, most-lobbied Tory MPs hear push for environment, trade issues

House gridlock remains as Canada seeks to quickly respond to Trump tariff threats

As Trump’s tariff threats fly at the ‘whim of a tweet,’ Canada needs united front, says federalism expert

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

NewsBY IAN CAMPBELL

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

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

NewsBY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI

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

NewsBY ABBAS RANA

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

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

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.'