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Canada’s second chance to fuel the world. Can we get it right this time?
10+ hour, 5+ min ago (1802+ words) Soaring prices and a shortage of LNG due to the Iran war sparked a flurry of hopes that Canada could provide more to countries running short. LNG Canada reports receiving numerous calls from Asian buyers, but "all of our LNG…...
Alberta independence vote could proceed in October once petition signatures verified
16+ hour, 2+ min ago (885+ words) Organizers behind a petition calling for a referendum to make Alberta its own nation say they now have enough signatures to legally force a vote later next year." The petition will still need to be approved by Elections Alberta. Alberta's…...
Carney government doubling down on Trudeau’s failed fiscal policy
23+ hour, 49+ min ago (1084+ words) By Grady Munro and Jake Fuss In the coming weeks, the Carney government is expected to update Canadians on the state of federal finances. Based on this evidence, to deliver on its promise of a strong economy, the Carney government'should'reject…...
Canadians starting to wonder if anything is happening. Ottawa’s Major Projects Office silent on progress
21+ hour, 49+ min ago (1761+ words) As billed by Prime Minister Mark Carney, the Major Projects Office (MPO) was set up last summer "to get nation-building projects built faster." In Carney's words; "The MPO will accelerate projects by creating a single set of conditions, thereby reducing…...
Own Goal! Canada can increase global energy security—but our own bad policies block the way
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (1056+ words) By Julio Mej'a and Tegan Hill Iran's'blocking'of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital energy corridor, is intensifying oil and gas price volatility driven by the ongoing war, underscoring the world's need for stable reliable suppliers. While Canada has an opportunity…...
Province announces record-breaking investments in physicians
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (733+ words) The largest investment in physician funding will strengthen access to care and support the health system priorities of Albertans. "Albertans expect to see a doctor when they need one. Access to care is a priority for families across this province....
Province moving forward with Provincial Police Force called Alberta Sheriffs Police Service
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (870+ words) If passed, Bill 15, the'Public Safety and Emergency Services Statutes Amendment Act, 2026'will ensure law enforcement operations are not disrupted and public safety is not compromised during the transition. It also creates a direct, streamlined path for eligible sheriffs to become…...
Alberta demands more say in choosing judges for superior courts
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (879+ words) Alberta's government will introduce a motion calling for constitutional amendments that give the province a say in superior court appointments. Under Section 96 of the'Constitution Act, 1867, the federal government appoints judges to provincial superior courts, even though provinces are responsible for…...
Canada’s ridiculous pursuit of net zero is just starting to hurt Canadians. Yes it’s going to get worse
1+ week, 10+ hour ago (638+ words) less than 1 minute read Gas prices are reaching historical highs across Canada but things are about to get a lot worse. Not only are governments benefitting from higher gas prices, interest rates are expected to rise again. How did we…...
Carney’s $170 per tonne industrial carbon tax will cost workers $1,160 in reduced income and kill 50,000 jobs
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (1792+ words) By Ross McKitrick, Elmira Aliakbari, Joel Emes and Milagros Palacios If Alberta's industrial carbon price rises to $170 per tonne by 2030, achieving compliance with federal carbon-pricing requirements, the Albertan economy will create 10,000 fewer jobs and Albertan workers will earn $1,730 less every…...