Alberta UCP

• Resolutions on coal, flags and more up for debate at Alberta UCP annual meeting

  The pitches, another being to make temporary residents pay for health care, were released recently by the party.

  Canada

  Nov 12
  
• Martin Long appointed as Alberta’s new infrastructure minister

  Two-term MLA Martin Long has been appointed to the infrastructure cabinet post after the previous minister, Peter Guthrie, resigned earlier this week.

  Politics

  Feb 27
  
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• UCP members back Alberta premier in leadership review

  Alberta premier Danielle Smith will stay at the helm of the United Conservative Party after an overwhelming result in her first leadership review in the role.

  Politics

  Nov 2, 2024
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• Alberta legislature sitting to focus on rights bill, transgender policies

  The sitting begins on Monday. Some of the proposed legislation would impose restrictions on transgender people and revamp the Alberta Bill of Rights.

  Politics

  Oct 25, 2024
• Alberta MLA who compared transgender students to feces allowed into UCP caucus

  A politician banned from sitting in Alberta’s governing UCP caucus for comparing transgender youth to feces is now allowed to join and says she has grown from the experience.

  Politics

  Oct 9, 2024
• Alberta Premier Danielle Smith defends sharing public policy plans at members-only UCP events

  Premier Danielle Smith is defending making a string of policy announcements at private United Conservative Party events, saying Albertans shouldn't be surprised by her agenda.

  Politics

  Sep 10, 2024
• Rally against Alberta UCP’s proposed trans policies held outside Calgary’s McDougall Centre

  A rally was held in Calgary against the Alberta UCP's proposed policies regarding transgender youth, gender-affirming care, sex education and parental notification. 

  Politics

  Aug 2, 2024
• Alberta UCP wraps spring legislature sitting marred by accusations of overreach

  Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's government capped off the spring legislature sitting Wednesday after passing bills slammed by critics as an undemocratic power grab.

  Health

  May 29, 2024
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• ‘Pride is exceptionally important this year,’ Alberta LGBTQ community says

  Members of Alberta's LGBTQ community believe this year's Pride celebrations will lean into the event's history -- emphasizing its roots in protest.

  Features

  May 28, 2024
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• Hundreds participate in anti-UCP protests across Alberta Saturday

  Hundreds of people participated in anti-United Conservative Party protests in communities across Alberta on Saturday, sharing their dissatisfaction with the government's policies.

  Politics

  May 25, 2024