Conservative James Cumming wins Edmonton Centre, defeating Liberal Randy Boissonnault
Former Liberal MP Randy Boissonnault lost his seat in Edmonton Centre to Conservative James Cumming in Monday night’s federal election. Continue reading
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ANALYSIS: Conservatives claim Liberals broke rules with summer spending tour handing out billions
By David Akin Chief Political Correspondent
Liberal MPs made 4,545 spending commitments worth $12.8 billion — just in August. Conservatives say Liberals are campaigning on the taxpayer’s dime. Continue reading
Liberals pledge $4M in funding for arts and culture in Alberta
A Liberal MP announced a big investment for arts and culture in Alberta as one of the province’s biggest cultural events came to a close in Edmonton. Continue reading
Liberal justice minister ‘committed’ to criminalizing conversion therapy, says Edmonton MP
By Scott Johnston Reporter
Attendees at a government roundtable in Edmonton on Thursday were assured that Ottawa is still exploring the possibility of making conversion therapy a Criminal Code offence. Continue reading
Anti-federal Liberal billboards in Edmonton purchased by Saskatchewan group
By Breanna Karstens-Smith Anchor/Reporter
Billboards have gone up in Edmonton, Calgary and Regina discouraging people from voting for local Liberal Members of Parliament. Continue reading
Liberal MP wants Cooper booted from Tory caucus over comments on online hate
Edmonton Centre MP Randy Boissonnault says Scheer’s decision to remove Cooper from the committee that held the hearing, but not from caucus, shows there’s a “revolving door” for bigots in the Conservative party. Continue reading
Canada Post workers occupy Edmonton MP’s office to voice opposition to back-to-work legislation
Dozens of Canada Post workers occupied Liberal MP Randy Boissonnault’s consituency office in Edmonton Centre on Thursday afternoon to demand a meeting with the politician regarding their concerns amid an ongoing labour dispute with their employer. Continue reading
Ottawa expanding pilot project aimed at reducing homelessness in 38 communities
Edmonton Liberal MP Randy Boissonnault on Friday announced $885,000 to expand a pilot project by the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness. Continue reading
Leaked Knecht memo tries to explain why no LBGTQ apology coming from EPS
By Scott Johnston Reporter
A leaked memo from Edmonton Police Chief Rod Knecht to members of the Edmonton Police Service explains why the EPS has so far not joined four other police forces in Canada in offering a formal apology to the LGBTQ community. Continue reading
Edmonton MP connects dots from expanded pipeline revenue to green projects
By Scott Johnston Reporter
Twenty-two million dollars in federal research funding was shared among seven projects looking into carbon capture to produce greener energy. Continue reading