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Industrial carbon tax emerges as sticking point in Ottawa's energy deal with Alberta
1+ week, 10+ hour ago (1216+ words) What the final agreement amounts to is being closely watched by leaders in the oil and gas sector OTTAWA " How quickly Alberta agrees to reach a higher tax for its industrial carbon emitters and what rules underpin the system emerged…...
Psychiatrists divided over how many would get MAID for mental illness
2+ week, 1+ day ago (812+ words) Before MAID is further expanded, 'we need to be honest about what's already happening,' a Conservative MP said. Thousands could choose to die by MAID if euthanasia is opened to people experiencing mental suffering alone, or perhaps only a small…...
Health minister cautions Alberta over private health care law
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (545+ words) OTTAWA " Federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel says she cautioned Alberta about staying on the right side of federal rules as the province expands the scope of private practice in the province. "As I've said every time, I'm the federal minister,…...
Afternoon front page: Exploring Canada's lost decade under Trudeau; unions back anti-separatist petition in Alberta; and more
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (244+ words) Catch up on the stories we're following today Just how much worse have things become since Justin Trudeau's Liberals took power in 2015? Take a look as Jesse Kline examines Canada's lost decade through 13 economic indicators. Two of Alberta's biggest unions…...
FIRST READING: As Carney government approves first pipeline, First Nations threaten to destroy another
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (1147+ words) Proposed oil pipeline made a big deal of Indigenous ownership. A consortium of West Coast First Nations doesn't care Just as the Carney government approves its first natural gas pipeline, First Nations are warning oil companies there will be consequences…...
Labour unions were major third-party advertisers behind Alberta's anti-separatist petition
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (747+ words) The Alberta Federation of Labour and United Nurses of Alberta spent tens of thousands touting a pro-federation petition in the province Two of Alberta's biggest unions advertised in favour of a petition to keep the province in Canada, with the…...
Liberals are "hijacking" the Charter, says Canada"s last living framer of the Constitution: Full Comment podcast
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (302+ words) Exceptional Journalism Powered by Media Innovation. Our Mission: Keeping Canadians in the know with ambitious, trusted and high-quality journalism. Delivering high-value and data-driven marketing solutions to businesses and advertisers. Our Vision: To be the most innovative media company in Canada…...
Amy Hamm: If Canada doesn't improve, I don't expect my children to stay
1+ week, 14+ hour ago (392+ words) Liberal policies have wrecked the economy At the risk of sounding melodramatic, I do not expect that my sons will choose to stay in Canada when they are adults. Certainly not if this country stays on its current trajectory " namely,…...
Danielle Smith: Nova Scotia could be a natural gas superpower, too
1+ week, 2+ day ago (825+ words) Its natural gas reserves have the potential to enrich its people and power the world. Let's get some shovels in the ground Canada's natural gas reserves now rank amongst the top 10 largest reserves in the world. Alberta's 2025 reserve study'proved that…...
Indigenous elder tells UBC event she wishes to see academic Frances Widdowson raped
1+ week, 5+ day ago (947+ words) The university, which hosted the event through its 'office of respectful environments,' said it has no control over Charlene Belleau's comments The University of British Columbia said it "does not condone" recent comments by a First Nations leader but did…...