Alberta Today Archives
NDP lays foundation for 2023 election campaign at convention
In the first Alberta NDP convention since 2018, delegates passed fewer than a dozen policy amendments, three emergency resolutions and three constitutional amendments, and they confirmed Rachel Notley will stay on as leader.
Read MorePublic inquiry deadline extended again
The public inquiry into alleged foreign-funded anti-Alberta energy campaigns has been extended for a fourth time — with the government blaming delays on a 2019 lawsuit against the probe that was quashed this week.
Read MoreHospitality 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 MoreNDP out-fundraise governing UCP in first quarter
The Alberta NDP raked in more than twice the amount in donations as the governing UCP for the first quarter of 2021.
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.
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