Alberta Bill 1

• ‘Bumbling and stumbling’: UCP caucus votes to propose changes to Alberta sovereignty act

  Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's United Conservative caucus says it has voted to propose two changes aimed at fixing concerns to its sovereignty bill.

  Politics

  Dec 5, 2022
  
• Alberta labour union takes fight against Critical Infrastructure Defence Act to the Supreme Court of Canada

  The union argues the Alberta Court of Appeal based its decision on hypotheticals, even though AUPE was experiencing a "current chilling effect" from the bill's prohibitions.

  Politics

  Feb 11, 2022
  
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• Protesters in Calgary, Edmonton call for Bill 1 to be repealed

  The bill claims to protect essential infrastructure by creating offences for trespassing, interfering with operations or causing damage.

  Politics

  Jul 11, 2020
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• Alberta Union of Provincial Employees launches constitutional challenge against controversial blockade bill

  The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees has launched a constitutional challenge against the UCP government's controversial Bill 1.

  Politics

  Jun 23, 2020
• Alberta throne speech followed by bill to repeal provincial carbon tax

  Kenney has promised what he calls a spring of renewal to repeal the provincial carbon tax brought in by the former NDP government and to pass new rules to help businesses and entrepreneurs flourish.

  Politics

  May 22, 2019
• Albertans will pay either provincial or federal carbon tax. Which will hurt less?

  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has pledged to remove the province’s carbon tax by May 30. Once that happens, the federal backstop is expected to take its place. We look at which tax is easier on the average Albertan's pocketbook.

  Politics

  May 22, 2019
• No yellow buses for five Calgary alternative schools

  The CBE has rejected a motion which would have reinstated service for the 2017-18 school year.

  Education

  Jun 20, 2017
• Reducing transportation and supply fees could be just the beginning for Alberta schools

  Reducing transportation and supply fees may be only the beginning in the changes to what parents pay for their kids to go to school.

  Education

  Jun 14, 2017