Fair Deal Panel

• Danielle Smith says she’d form 2nd Fair Deal Panel if Ottawa doesn’t meet policy demands

  Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney formed a Fair Deal Panel shortly after taking office in 2019, citing the province's widespread frustration with Ottawa.

  Politics

  Mar 21, 2025
  
• Alberta to further explore its own pension plan and tax collection agency

  Alberta continues exploring the idea of establishing its own pension plan program and tax revenue agency, but critics aren't convinced either is a good idea.

  Canada

  Jul 13, 2023
  
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• Alberta UCP leadership candidate Danielle Smith promises immediate sovereignty act

  If she becomes Alberta's premier, Danielle Smith said there'd be legislation to ignore federal laws along with steps to create a provincial police force and tax-collection agency.

  Canada

  Jun 23, 2022
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• Rural municipalities formally reject Alberta provincial police

  Alberta rural municipalities joined their urban colleagues in rejecting the idea of replacing the RCMP with a provincial police force, saying it adds cost without benefit.

  Canada

  Apr 5, 2022
• Kenney says next step on Alberta pension plan coming in spring, but no change without referendum

  Premier Jason Kenney says his government will make a decision this spring on whether to pursue pulling Alberta out of the Canada Pension Plan.

  Money

  Mar 10, 2021
• Provincial police force concerns prompt ‘Keep Alberta RCMP’ campaign

  The Rural Municipalities of Alberta and the RCMP's union both say with economic and pandemic-related uncertainty, now is not the time to be changing police forces in the province.

  Canada

  Feb 16, 2021
• Alberta hires PwC Canada to look at transitioning from RCMP to provincial police force

  The budget for the study is $2 million. PwC is expected to report back to the province by April 30, 2021.

  Canada

  Oct 7, 2020
• Alberta government asking for proposals to study feasibility of provincial pension plan

  Citing recommendations made by its Fair Deal Panel, the Alberta government is now accepting bids for a contract to study the pros and cons of opting out of the Canada Pension Plan and setting up a provincial benefit program in its place.

  Politics

  Sep 16, 2020
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• Alberta government hiring staff to study feasibility of replacing RCMP with new police force

  The Alberta government is looking to hire a contractor to study the benefits and costs of a proposed provincial police force that could replace the RCMP.

  Politics

  Sep 10, 2020
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• Alberta premier refutes separation threats: ‘Either you love your country or you don’t’

  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney delivered a clear message to Albertans on Friday, disputing separation talks made by fellow conservative caucus members.

  Politics

  Jun 19, 2020