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Feds should view Alberta Sovereignty Act as ‘a warning’ that needs careful ‘wait-and-see’ response, say strategists

The bill puts 'lots on the page to be worried about' but there's no guarantee it ever 'comes to pass,' says political scientist Lori Turnbull, so the federal response may shape the 'narrative' around it.

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BY IAN CAMPBELL
December 2, 2022

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Politicos react as Danielle Smith holds on to Alberta’s top job after provincial vote

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No matter who forms government, oil and gas has won the Alberta election

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Alberta election shows wooing reluctant Tory voters still a high bar for Singh, says pollster Coletto

NewsBY STUART BENSON

The Alberta NDP left too much room for the United Conservative Party leader to define herself, a mistake the federal NDP and Liberal leaders can’t make with Conservative Pierre Poilievre, says former NDP comms director Mélanie Richer.

Alberta election shows wooing reluctant Tory voters still a high bar for Singh, says pollster Coletto

NewsBY STUART BENSON

The Alberta NDP left too much room for the United Conservative Party leader to define herself, a mistake the federal NDP and Liberal leaders can’t make with Conservative Pierre Poilievre, says former NDP comms director Mélanie Richer.

‘Polarizing’ Alberta campaign ‘a harbinger of what to expect’ in next federal election, say insiders

NewsBY ABBAS RANA

It would be a mistake for Pierre Poilievre to run on a populist message in the next federal election as that vote will be decided in the suburbs of major urban centres, not in rural ridings, says Prof. Duane Bratt of Mount Royal University.

‘Polarizing’ Alberta campaign ‘a harbinger of what to expect’ in next federal election, say insiders

NewsBY ABBAS RANA

It would be a mistake for Pierre Poilievre to run on a populist message in the next federal election as that vote will be decided in the suburbs of major urban centres, not in rural ridings, says Prof. Duane Bratt of Mount Royal University.

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.

Politicos react as Danielle Smith holds on to Alberta’s top job after provincial vote

FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE

Plus, veteran CTV journalist Michael Woods is making the move to CBC to join the parliamentary bureau, and comedian Samantha Bee will join Steve Paikin for a panel discussion in Ottawa.

Politicos react as Danielle Smith holds on to Alberta’s top job after provincial vote

FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE

Plus, veteran CTV journalist Michael Woods is making the move to CBC to join the parliamentary bureau, and comedian Samantha Bee will join Steve Paikin for a panel discussion in Ottawa.

No matter who forms government, oil and gas has won the Alberta election

OpinionBY SUSAN RILEY

Few Canadian political leaders are willing to challenge the still-profitable, immensely powerful oil and gas industry, which is at the heart of our climate challenge.

No matter who forms government, oil and gas has won the Alberta election

OpinionBY SUSAN RILEY

Few Canadian political leaders are willing to challenge the still-profitable, immensely powerful oil and gas industry, which is at the heart of our climate challenge.

Feds should view Alberta Sovereignty Act as ‘a warning’ that needs careful ‘wait-and-see’ response, say strategists

The bill puts 'lots on the page to be worried about' but there's no guarantee it ever 'comes to pass,' says political scientist Lori Turnbull, so the federal response may shape the 'narrative' around it.

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