Bill 12

• B.C. industry leaders sound alarm about wide scope of public health accountability act

  Greg Wilson, the director of government relations for B.C. for the Retail Council of Canada, told Global News that they support the government's goal of protecting residents.

  Canada

  Apr 4, 2024
  
• Alberta court stays B.C.’s ‘turn off the taps’ law challenge, says case belongs in Federal Court

  The judge ruled that B.C. should have filed the challenge in the Federal Court. B.C. has, in fact, filed a mirror challenge in that court.

  Jul 19, 2019
  
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• Class-action lawsuit filed against Quebec school boards over fees for specialized school programs

  The lawsuit aims to get back over $1 billion collected from parents for specialized programs across the province.

  Education

  May 14, 2019
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• Why can’t we be friends? Callers from B.C., Alberta sound off on pipelines, climate change and gas taps

  During a simulcast on Global News Radio in Vancouver and Edmonton, both sides tried to find common ground.

  Economy

  May 8, 2019
• Alberta’s ‘turn off taps’ law makes threat of gas price jumps and shortages very real in B.C.: experts

  Get ready for higher gasoline prices and shortages in British Columbia and a supply surplus on the Prairies if Alberta Premier Jason Kenney uses a newly proclaimed law to restrict fuel exports to its western neighbour, say industry experts and court documents.

  Economy

  May 2, 2019
• Jason Kenney says he’d prefer BC’s co-operation, but will ‘turn off the taps’ if necessary

  After proclaiming Bill 12, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney said he would prefer to work with B.C. to get the Trans Mountain pipeline expanded, but he will block energy exports if necessary.

  Economy

  May 1, 2019
• Jason Kenney cites ‘deep frustration’ as Alberta’s ‘turn off the taps’ law proclaimed

  "We will never be afraid to stand up for Alberta," Kenney stated in an editorial announcing the move.

  Politics

  Apr 30, 2019
• ‘Stay tuned’: Jason Kenney to proclaim ‘turn off the taps’ bill, won’t use it yet

  "I've been clear it is not our intention to reduce shipments or turn off the tap at this time," said the Alberta premier.

  Economy

  Apr 30, 2019
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• Bill 12 hearings into acceptable extra costs for schools begin in Quebec City

  The Coalition Avenir Québec's Bill 12 would clarify what additional costs schools can and cannot charge to parents.

  Education

  Mar 19, 2019
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• Jon McComb: Like a dog on a bone, Rachel Notley and the pipeline expansion

  No, the boycott isn’t about the practicalities of pretending to be on top of the pipeline issue, Notley is playing to the home crowd, showing off her alleged toughness.

  Canada

  May 22, 2018