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Alberta’s Smith says the law will be enforced if separation vote spurs civil disobedienceAlberta Premier Danielle Smith says the law will be enforced if First Nation communities engage in civil disobedience over her government's separation referendum.PoliticsJun 8
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Canada ‘rising to the moment,’ federal energy minister tells Global Energy ShowAlberta separation, war in the Middle East and Ottawa's plans to make Canada an energy superpower are just a few of the issues of discussion at the Global Energy Show in Calgary.EconomyJun 9
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Road to the Referendum: What impact could separating have on Alberta’s economy?Alberta would be the 125th largest country, economically, in the world if it was to become a sovereign nation, experts say — which could affect business investment and jobs.EconomyJun 4
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Conservatives push motion to scrap all federal gas taxes for rest of yearThe affordability push, which calls for suspending the GST on gas and diesel, comes after the Liberals instituted a temporary suspension of the federal fuel excise tax last month.CanadaMay 26
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Most OSAP growth came from career college students, documents showData shows that between the 2023-24 and 2024-25 academic years, the province spent $465 million more on OSAP grants, and 95 per cent of that went to private college students.CanadaJun 5
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Road to the Referendum: Exploring Alberta separatism and the province’s place in CanadaGlobal News explores the issues at the heart of the Alberta independence movement and conversely, the efforts to nip it in the bud and stay in Canada, in 'Road to the Referendum.'CanadaMay 31
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Civil disobedience an option if Alberta referendum proceeds: First Nations chiefsTreaty 8's grand chief said First Nations will stop the referendum in any way they can, including getting in the way of industry, or, in his words, 'getting out on the highway.'CanadaJun 4
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‘Kicking it into gear’: Jason Kenney says pro-Canada forces must counter separatismFormer Alberta premier Jason Kenney says it's high time federal MPs take a stand and fight against those who wish to see Canada torn apart.PoliticsMay 12
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Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith seeks advice on next steps following nomination lossErskine-Smith was vying to represent the provincial party in the upcoming Scarborough Southwest byelection but lost a nomination race last weekend.CanadaMay 15
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Manitoba politician calls Saskatchewan farmer who killed Colten Boushie a victimA Manitoba legislature member faced criticism Thursday for saying the farmer who killed Colten Boushie in a high-profile case in Saskatchewan was a victim.PoliticsMay 21
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All Conservatives will campaign for Alberta to stay in Canada, Pierre Poilievre saysConservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said he and all Conservative MPs will press for Alberta to remain part of Canada in any separatist referendum campaign in the province.PoliticsMay 21
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Alberta’s referendum on a separation referendum elicits bewilderment, concernFrom bewilderment to confusion, Albertans are reacting to Premier Smith's announcement this fall's referendum will include a question on holding a separate separatism referendum.PoliticsMay 21
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Read Danielle Smith’s full address on Alberta’s futureAlberta Premier Danielle Smith delivered a lengthy address defending a proposed referendum question on separation while urging Albertans to remain in Canada.PoliticsMay 22
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Alberta separatists should aim to win fall vote and respect the result: Danielle SmithAsked if she's worried about her job, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said those who want a binding separation vote should put their efforts toward winning in October.PoliticsMay 22
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Alberta lawmakers wrap up spring sitting overshadowed by separatism movementThe sitting saw bills that'll affect everything from library books to medically assisted death — but Alberta separatism is what often drove the war of words in question period.PoliticsMay 14
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Québec solidaire weighing priorities, including wealth tax and public grocery storesQuebec's leftist sovereigntist party will campaign in part on running public grocery stores and a wealth tax ahead of the general election scheduled for October.PoliticsMay 11
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Struggling Québec solidaire inspired by socialist policies of New York City mayorQuébec solidaire begins its annual convention in Montreal as the party looks to regain support ahead of Quebec’s October election.PoliticsMay 8
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Tories say Liberals using their committee majorities to stop public debateMinutes into meetings at the health and ethics committees this week, Liberal members used their majorities to send debates into closed-door sessions.PoliticsApr 29
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Carney says best place for Alberta is in Canada, after judge tosses separation petitionPrime Minister Mark Carney has responded to a judge's decision to quash a petition on Alberta separation by saying the best place for Alberta is in Canada.PoliticsMay 14
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‘Pearson is a disaster’: Poilievre backs Toronto island airport expansionThe Ford government has tabled legislation which would give the province the power to take control of land in and around Billy Bishop Airport.CanadaMay 3