Category Archives: Alberta
'Into the lion's den'; Amid criticism, Alberta's Smith set to attend U.S. fundraiser
Premier Danielle Smith is getting set to fly to Florida for an event hosted by a far-right U.S. influencer, with her chief of staff calling the foray a patriotic act of courage by a "noble'' leader.Sm...
Mar 25, 2025
Alberta establishing working group to address unpaid oil and gas property tax challenge
In response to calls from the Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) and Alberta Municipalities (ABmunis) for action, the Government of Alberta is establishing a working group with municipal partners t...
Mar 25, 2025
Danielle Smith's approval rating flat as many other premiers increase
A new poll shows that the popularity of several Canadian premiers has changed significantly this past quarter, while others stayed relatively the same.The Angus Reid Institute has released its Premier...
Mar 25, 2025
Alberta bill proposes 'care-first' auto insurance system
The Government of Alberta is promising "better, faster, cheaper auto insurance." The Automobile Insurance Act has been introduced into the legislature. Finance Minister Nate Horner says the changes wo...
Mar 25, 2025
New Primary Care Physician compensation model launches April 1
The Alberta government's new compensation model for primary care physicians is on track to launch next month. The new model is designed to not only support physicians in their work but also enhance ac...
Mar 25, 2025
Ottawa increases AgriStability cap to help industry as it faces Chinese tariffs
OTTAWA - The Canadian government has announced support for the country's agriculture sector as it deals with tariffs imposed by China. The federal agriculture department says in a news release that th...
Mar 22, 2025
Alberta's 2025 budget proposes $10 million for Aboriginal Business Investment Fund
Alberta's Budget 2025 has allocated $10 million that, if passed, would support the Aboriginal Business Investment Fund (ABIF) to help community-owned Indigenous businesses buy or upgrade equipment and...
Mar 21, 2025
Progress 'continues to be made' on elimination of racism in Canada, says Alberta minister
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination acknowledges that injustices driven by racial discrimination still take place every day in Canada.Muhammad Yaseen, Alberta's minister...
Mar 21, 2025
Smith says she'd form second Fair Deal Panel if Ottawa doesn't meet policy demands
Premier Danielle Smith says she would form a panel to generate ideas on what Alberta should do if her demands of Canada's next government aren't met.Smith wants an end to a number of policies that wer...
Mar 21, 2025
Alberta announces $800M investment in cancer care innovation
Alberta's government is investing $800 million over eight years in a new partnership to improve cancer care through research, new equipment, and AI.The Cancer Innovation Value Partnership, in collabor...
Mar 21, 2025