UCP members sworn in at Alberta legislature ahead of spring session
The 63 members of the United Conservative caucus, including Premier Jason Kenney, were sworn in at the legislature on Tuesday morning. Continue reading
Rachel Notley
Alberta legislature resumes with carbon tax, desk thumping on agenda
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney’s government heads to the legislature this week to make noise with an ambitious legislative agenda while trying to keep a hush on daily affairs. Continue reading
Senate committee passes majority of amendments for Bill C-69
A Senate energy committee has adopted a vast majority of amendments to Bill C-69, but Alberta’s premier says it’s still too early to celebrate. Continue reading
Alberta’s Official Opposition sworn in
The Official Opposition will be sworn in to the Alberta legislature on Monday afternoon. Continue reading
Senate committee examining amendments to Bill C-69
After weeks of public consultations and hearings, a Senate committee is beginning to look at all proposed amendments to Bill C-69. Continue reading
Notley request for special prosecutor denied for UCP leadership investigations
By Adam MacVicar Digital Journalist
According to the deputy attorney general, investigations are already independent of government, and appointing a special prosecutor is at the discretion of police. Continue reading
Hundreds gather at Alberta Federation of Labour convention in Calgary
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
Labour groups are worried about jobs and wages under a new UCP government. Continue reading
Alberta NDP calls for special prosecutor to oversee RCMP investigation of UCP leadership race
Notley”s request comes as RCMP investigate alleged voter fraud involving Calgary-East UCP MLA-Elect Peter Singh. Continue reading
Crude by rail a ‘temporary’ solution to pipeline shortage: CN Rail CEO
The head of Canada’s largest railway says ferrying crude remains a lucrative, albeit temporary solution to Canada’s pipeline quandary. Continue reading
Alberta oil curtailment pluses outweighed by ‘social costs,’ says Husky CEO
The CEO of Husky Energy Inc. called on the newly elected United Conservative Party to kill off the curtailment program brought in by the NDP in January. Continue reading