Alberta Politics
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Alberta anti-separatism group that includes former deputy premier wants to pose referendum question"We should be strong and forceful in reaffirming our commitment to our country," said Thomas Lukaszuk.Canada11 hours
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Stockwell Day supports Alberta vote on separation, doesn’t think referendum would get 50% supportStockwell Day says he doesn't think separatists would get 50 per cent support from Albertans in a referendum.PoliticsMay 16
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Premier Danielle Smith shuffles cabinet, splits health portfolioDanielle Smith said the shuffle was needed to fill the vacancy left by former municipal affairs minister Ric McIver, who is taking on the role of Speaker of the assembly.PoliticsMay 16
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Alberta separation referendum would be ‘bad for the country’: Calgary Chamber of CommerceThe arguments being made for separation are fundamentally flawed, Deborah Yedlin said.EconomyMay 16
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First Nation to push ahead with legal challenge of Alberta government’s sovereignty actThe First Nation filed a statement of claim in 2022, but lawyer Robert Hladun says the community put it on pause, hoping for consultation and a resolution with government.PoliticsMay 15
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Alberta government amends referendum bill to address First Nations’ concernsJustice Minister Mickey Amery said Wednesday the United Conservative Party government has heard concerns from First Nations on how such a referendum might affect treaty rights.PoliticsMay 15
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Alberta government releases 10-year plan to end gender-based violenceAlberta has the third-highest rate of gender-related homicides in Canada.PoliticsMay 13
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Alberta premier says Carney’s pick for new federal environment minister has her ‘very concerned’"I am very concerned the prime minister has appointed what appears to be yet another anti-oil and gas environment minister," Premier Danielle Smith said in a statement.PoliticsMay 13
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Alberta cabinet minister Ric McIver resigns, becomes new Speaker of the legislatureAlberta Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver has resigned amid speculation he will run for the job as Speaker of the Legislature.PoliticsMay 13
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A Better Calgary Party to endorse some Communities First candidates to avoid vote splitThe A Better Calgary Party (ABC Party) held a one-time 'bypass vote' amongst its members to determine whether to run a candidate in certain wards.CanadaMay 12
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