Articles by Catherine Griwkowsky
Hospitality businesses seek financial aid, bemoan lack of notice about shutdowns
Business groups are calling for greater financial support for restaurants and other service industries that have borne the brunt of public-health measures — and are still being hit the hardest amid the latest round of restrictions.
Read MoreSolicitor general unveils enforcement protocols ahead of planned protests
Justice Minister and Solicitor General Kaycee Madu revealed a new enforcement protocol, saying he expects police officers and health inspectors to work together and enforce public health restrictions.
Read MoreNo fair deal in Ottawa’s budget: Toews
Finance Minister Travis Toews said Ottawa’s latest budget isn’t up to snuff when it comes to the increased fiscal fairness Alberta has asked for.
Read MoreAlberta premier ranks last for Covid response
Three-quarters of Albertans now say Premier Jason Kenney is doing a bad job stickhandling the Covid pandemic.
Read MoreCanada’s net-zero emissions target could cost up to 450,000 jobs
If Ottawa implements its 2050 net-zero emissions targets, 50 to 75 per cent of oil and gas jobs could be displaced.
Read MoreA Made-in-Alberta carbon levy
Canada’s top court ruled the federal carbon tax is constitutional and does not overstep Ottawa’s jurisdiction over provincial autonomy.
Read MoreTalking plastics: UCP wants to put producers in charge of recycling costs
Environment Minister Jason Nixon launched consultations on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), a system where manufacturers pay for the cost of recycling their products.
Read MoreUCP sets high bar for recall petitions in new bill
The government’s promised recall legislation was introduced Monday, which will allow voters to give an elected official the boot if enough constituents sign on to a recall petition.
Read MorePremiers re-up health transfer ask, citing a surgical backlog
Premier Jason Kenney met with Canada’s other premiers on Thursday for a last-ditch attempt at pushing Ottawa to increase health transfers in its upcoming budget.
Read MoreBusiness Council of Alberta calls for increased taxes, less spending
A new policy paper from one of the province’s leading business groups urged the UCP government to find ways to increase revenues and lower spending.
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