January 18 2020 7:29pm A conference aimed at discussing Alberta’s place in Confederation was held in Calgary on Saturday. As Carolyn Kury de Castillo reports, equalization payments and separation were among the topics debated. ‘ }); } else { var…
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Some Albertans revisiting previous legislature debates
January 17 2020 11:22pm Get ready for a political time warp. MLAs are not back in the Alberta legislature yet, but if you’ve been itching for some debate, you are in luck. Tom Vernon explains. ‘ }); } else {…
Counter-speak movement combats hate and intolerance in online comments
January 17 2020 7:55pm Comments on social media, especially if they follow a contentious news article, can be pretty horrible. I Am Here Canada members are trying to balance all the negativity with facts, support and positive comments. Emily Mertz…
‘A great turnaround year’: Premier’s outlook positive after Supreme Court decision
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney speaks at the official launch of the Canadian Energy Centre on Dec. 11, 2019. Gavin Young / Postmedia Premier Jason Kenney took a victory lap following Thursday’s Supreme Court decision and predicted that 2020 would be…
Métis nations from Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario want direct negotiations with feds
By Global News Posted January 17, 2020 6:00 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Three provincial Métis nations are asking the federal government to negotiate directly with them on issues of…
Feds to avoid selling Trans Mountain pipeline so long as risks remain
The federal government is studying the best options for Indigenous communities to reap economic benefits from the Trans Mountain pipeline but Ottawa is not planning to sell the project while legal and political risks remain. The Supreme Court of Canada…
Could Calgary be banning conversion therapy?
Calgary’s mayor and four city councillors will be asking for a ban on conversion therapy at a city council meeting next week. Conversion therapy is the practice of counselling people in an attempt to change their sexual orientation or gender…
Alberta house speaker showcases retro Question Period
January 17 2020 10:46am Question Period at the Alberta legislature is taking a step back in time. In an effort to keep Question Period and the day-to-day happenings at the legislature more engaging for Albertans, House Speaker Nathan Cooper is…
David Staples: Will Alberta government make the same heavy-handed blunder as Nova Scotia on vaping?
Alberta has recorded its first case of severe vaping-related lung illness. The Associated Press The Alberta government needs to resist using its heavy hand when it comes to new regulations around vaping and e-cigarettes. This won’t be easy. Governments tend…
Conscience rights bill, recall legislation likely to die if UCP granted prorogation
Four bills that were introduced when MLAs were still sitting in the legislature will effectively die if Premier Jason Kenney’s government receives approval for its plan to not have the Legislative Assembly reconvene until late February. One of those pieces…