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Alberta Unveils Reforms to Lower Power Bills and Strengthen Grid

Alberta Unveils Reforms to Lower Power Bills and Strengthen Grid

Dec 10, 2024 | 6:30pm
Alberta Government Unveils Reforms to Cut Electricity Costs, Improve Grid Reliability The Alberta government has announced a series of reforms aimed at reducing electricity costs and improving grid reliability, though consumers may not see immediate relief on their power bills for some time. Nathan Neudorf, Minister of Affordability and Utilities, outlined the measures in a […]
Canada’s Violent Crime Rate Surpasses the U.S.: Fraser Institute Study

Canada’s Violent Crime Rate Surpasses the U.S.: Fraser Institute Study

Nov 28, 2024 | 6:36pm
Violent Crime Rates in Canada Surpass Those in the United States Canada’s rate of violent crime now exceeds that of the United States, according to a recent analysis by The Fraser Institute. The report shows Canada recorded 434.11 violent crimes per 100,000 people, compared to 380.07 per 100,000 in the U.S. The findings mark a […]
Canadian Families Facing Deepening Poverty as Rates Hit Historic Levels

Canadian Families Facing Deepening Poverty as Rates Hit Historic Levels

Nov 20, 2024 | 5:56am
Child Poverty in Canada Hits Record High, Calls for Urgent Action Ahead of Federal Election A new report by Campaign 2000 paints a sobering picture of child poverty across Canada. New data shows that nearly one in five children—1.4 million— lived below the poverty line in 2022. Campaign 2000 was formed in 1991 with the […]
Former B.C. Premier John Horgan Dies at 65 After Battle with Cancer
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Former B.C. Premier John Horgan Dies at 65 After Battle with Cancer

Nov 12, 2024 | 5:55pm
Former British Columbia Premier John Horgan Dies at 65 Former British Columbia Premier John Horgan and Canada’s ambassador to Germany, has passed away at the age of 65. Horgan was first elected to B.C.’s legislature in 2005 and became the leader of the B.C. NDP in 2014. He assumed the role of premier in 2017 […]
Alberta Initiates Second Carbon Tax Challenge, Citing Regional Exemption

Alberta Initiates Second Carbon Tax Challenge, Citing Regional Exemption

Oct 29, 2024 | 6:43pm
Alberta Challenges Federal Carbon Tax in Court Over Heating Oil Exemption The government of Alberta is once again taking the federal government to court over the national carbon tax. While the province’s first challenge to the tax was unsuccessful, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith believes the recent exemption for heating oil in Eastern Canada changes the […]
Critics question UCP fundraiser
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Critics question UCP fundraiser

Jun 17, 2024 | 6:00pm
A United Conservative Party (UCP) fundraiser and town hall in Calgary is raising eyebrows. An event planned for the Calgary Lougheed Constituency called “An Injection of Truth” was set to kick off at 6 p.m. on June 17. The event page has since been removed from the UCP website but was screen-captured by former Deputy […]
Province updates consultations on Alberta Pension Plan

Province updates consultations on Alberta Pension Plan

Feb 16, 2024 | 5:31am
The Alberta Government isn’t retiring the idea of an Alberta Pension Plan. Yesterday, President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Finance Nate Horner issued an update on the province’s consultation with Albertans. Horner said the government learned people wanted more information on the costs and benefits of leaving the Canada Pension Plan (CPP). “During […]

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