Half the recall petitions against Alberta governing caucus fail as more fizzle
EDMONTON -- Elections Alberta says four more recall petitions against members of Premier Danielle Smith's caucus have failed.
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Half the recall petitions against Alberta governing caucus fail, more fizzle
EDMONTON -- Elections Alberta says four more recall petitions against members of Premier Danielle Smith's caucus have failed.
Half of recall petitions against Alberta governing caucus confirmed to have failed
EDMONTON -- Elections Alberta says four more recall petitions against members of Premier Danielle Smith's caucus have failed.
Alberta government to earmark $10.8B for education ahead of deficit budget
EDMONTON -- The Alberta government says it hopes its latest education budget will show understanding for teachers following a mass strike last year that ended with the province forcing on educators a contract many had previously rejected.
Four more recall petitions against Alberta politicians fail as 10 reach the deadline
EDMONTON -- At least four more recall petitions against Alberta politicians have failed.
Two more recall petitions against Alberta politicians fail as 10 reach the deadline
EDMONTON -- ?At least two more recall petitions against Alberta politicians have failed.
Alberta Premier Smith can't quantify savings from referendum proposals on immigration
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government isn't sure how much it might save if referendum questions proposing restrictions to social services for some newcomers are approved in the fall. Smith announced in a TV address Thursday that her United Conservative Party government is putting nine questions to a provincewide referendum on Oct. 19. They include proposals to restrict social...
Alberta's Smith blaming immigrants for her own failures: Opposition NDP
Alberta's Opposition NDP says Premier Danielle Smith is stoking hatred by blaming her government's financial "mismanagement" on newcomers. Smith announced in a TV address Thursday night that her government is putting nine questions to a provincewide referendum on Oct. 19. They include proposals to restrict social services from some immigrants and to open up Constitutional negotiations on abolishing the Senate...
Third recall petition against Alberta politicians comes up short, another withdrawn
EDMONTON -- ?A third recall petition against a member of Alberta's legislature has failed, and another has been withdrawn.
'Tumbler Ridge is full of grace tonight': Carney at B.C. shooting vigil
Prime Minister Mark Carney says there's nothing anyone can do to fill the silence left by the loss of those killed in the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. The prime minister spoke to a crowd of hundreds at a vigil in the community where people held photos of the loved ones they have lost.
'Tumbler Ridge is full of grace tonight': Carney at B.C. shooting vigil
TUMBLER RIDGE -- Prime Minister Mark Carney says there's nothing anyone can do to fill the silence left by the loss of those killed in the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.
Mass killer had no specific target, was 'hunting' in Tumbler Ridge school: RCMP
Officers from the five-person RCMP detachment in Tumbler Ridge arrived at the community's secondary school on Tuesday to sounds of fire alarms and a voice yelling from a window that the shooter was upstairs. In seconds they were through the door and up the stairs, where RCMP Deputy Commissioner Dwayne McDonald said they were met with gunshots. Soon after, more...
Mass killer had no specific target, was 'hunting' in Tumbler Ridge school: RCMP
TUMBLER RIDGE -- Officers from the five-person RCMP detachment in Tumbler Ridge arrived at the community's secondary school on Tuesday to sounds of fire alarms and a voice yelling from a window that the shooter was upstairs.
Alberta's Smith says 'significant' deficits to come, rules out tax hikes and big cuts
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says "significant" deficits are in store for her province as it tries to grapple with low oil prices. The government's new budget is set to be unveiled later this month, and Smith says it's going to be a "tough" one. The premier told RED FM Calgary this week that she has ruled out tax hikes and...
Alberta's Smith says 'significant' deficits to come, rules out tax hikes and big cuts
EDMONTON -- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says "significant" deficits are in store for her province as it tries to grapple with low oil prices.
Alberta's sport minister says he hasn't signed petition for separation vote
Alberta's sport minister says he hasn't signed his name to a petition that seeks to force a referendum on the province quitting Canada. Andrew Boitchenko says he and Premier Danielle Smith's United Conservative Party government are focused on strengthening Alberta's position within Canada. Boitchenko's comment comes after a leader for the group organizing the separatist petition said some unnamed members...
Alberta's sport minister says he hasn't signed petition for separation vote
EDMONTON -- Alberta's sport minister says he hasn't signed his name to a petition that seeks to force a referendum on the province quitting Canada.
Canadian Bar Association speaks out against Smith's judicial appointment demands
The Canadian Bar Association is speaking out against Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's call for more input on the selection of federal judges. Smith says if Alberta doesn't get more say on future judicial appointments to the province's superior courts and the Supreme Court of Canada, her government would hold back money those judges need to do their jobs.
Alberta's Smith owes answers before separation vote: former federal minister Dion
The former federal cabinet minister responsible for the law dictating what happens after a provincial separation vote says Premier Danielle Smith must answer questions before a referendum. Stephane Dion, a former Liberal leader, tabled the Clarity Act in 1999 after the unsuccessful referendum in Quebec four years earlier. The act says a vote with a clear majority in favour of...
Alberta's Smith owes answers before separation vote: former federal minister Dion
EDMONTON -- The former federal cabinet minister responsible for the law dictating what happens after a provincial separation vote says Premier Danielle Smith must answer questions before a referendum.
Language requirements for judges shouldn't be made political: French lawyers group
EDMONTON -- Two Alberta-based francophone groups say bilingualism requirements for Canada's top court -- something Premier Danielle Smith is calling on Ottawa to relax -- should not be a political issue.
Second recall petition against an Alberta legislature member fails
EDMONTON -- A second recall petition to oust a member of Alberta's legislature has failed after falling well short of the required signatures.
CP NewsAlert: Second recall petition against an Alberta legislature member fails
EDMONTON -- A second recall petition to oust a member of Alberta's legislature has failed after falling well short of required signatures.
Alberta separatist says members of Smith's caucus have signed referendum petition
A leader of Alberta's separatist movement says some members of Premier Danielle Smith's United Conservative Party caucus have signed the petition looking to force a vote on the province quitting Canada. "I know of (UCP members of the legislature) that have signed the petition," Jeff Rath, a lawyer for Stay Free Alberta, the group organizing the petition campaign, said Thursday...
Alberta separatist says members of Smith's caucus have signed referendum petition
EDMONTON -- A leader of Alberta's separatist movement says some members of Premier Danielle Smith's United Conservative Party caucus have signed the petition looking to force a vote on the province quitting Canada.
Alberta judges urge respect after Smith said she wants to 'direct' them
Alberta's judges are calling for respect days after Premier Danielle Smith said she wishes she could "direct" them. The province's three chief justices say in a rare public statement that democracy only functions when all three branches of government operate independently and respect each other's role. "It ensures judges can make decisions based solely on the law and evidence presented,"...
Stay a town or become a city? Alberta community again weighing the pros and cons
EDMONTON -- An Alberta town is once again thinking about becoming a city and the obstacles in its way -- including a road.
Hundreds line up near Edmonton to sign petition calling for vote on separation
STONY PLAIN -- An hour after the doors opened Thursday at a community centre west of Edmonton, an employee poked her head in to make sure the crowd was still under its 650-person fire capacity.
Hundreds line up near Edmonton to endorse referendum on Alberta leaving Canada
STONY PLAIN -- Hundreds of people braved bone-chilling temperatures today at a community centre just west of Edmonton to sign a petition to force a vote on Alberta leaving Canada.
Failed recall petition a vote of confidence in government: Alberta minister
EDMONTON -- Alberta's education minister says he's taking an unsuccessful recall petition launched against him as a new vote of confidence for the government.
Former Alberta justice ministers criticize government for 'unacceptable' conduct
EDMONTON -- Two former Progressive Conservative justice ministers and nearly 30 other lawyers are denouncing Alberta's government for what they say are self-serving legal manoeuvres and "unacceptable" attacks on the justice system.
Former Alberta justice ministers criticize government for "unacceptable" conduct
EDMONTON -- Two former Progressive Conservative justice ministers are among more than 30 lawyers speaking out against Alberta's government for what they say is "unacceptable" conduct.
First citizen recall petition against Alberta legislature member fails
EDMONTON -- The first of more than two dozen recall petitions launched against members of Alberta's legislature has come up short.
Alberta's Smith calls on Carney to speed up major project approvals
EDMONTON -- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is calling on Ottawa to further speed up its approval process for major projects, saying she wants to see applications approved within six months.
Disabled warning system, poor visibility led to N.W.T. plane crash: report
EDMONTON -- A report says poor weather and a plane's disabled warning system led it to crash near Yellowknife, prompting a dramatic military rescue during a blizzard.
Alberta school boards remove dozens of library books as provincial ban in effect
EDMONTON -- Alberta's two biggest school divisions say dozens of library books have been taken off the shelves as the province's ban on sexually explicit material took effect this week.
Petition 10K signatures short as first deadline looms in burst of Alberta recalls
EDMONTON -- A petitioner looking to oust an Alberta cabinet ministers says she has a huge task ahead, as the campaign nears its deadline for signature collection.
Three more Alberta recall petitions issued against politicians, bringing total to 26
EDMONTON -- Elections Alberta issued three more recall petitions Tuesday for members of the provincial legislature -- two United Conservative backbenchers and one Opposition New Democrat.
'Independent state?' Proposed referendum question approved on Alberta separation
Alberta's election agency announced Monday it has approved a proposed referendum question on the province separating from Canada. The question seeks a yes or no answer to: "Do you agree that the province of Alberta should cease to be a part of Canada to become an independent state?" Elections Alberta said the proponents — the Alberta Prosperity Project and its...
'Independent state?' Proposed referendum question approved on Alberta separation
EDMONTON -- Alberta's election agency announced Monday it has approved a proposed referendum question on the province separating from Canada.
CP NewsAlert: Proposed referendum question approved on Alberta separation
EDMONTON -- Alberta's election agency says it has approved a proposed referendum question on the province separating from Canada.
Elections Alberta gets extra $6.7M to handle outburst of recall petitions
EDMONTON -- Elections Alberta is getting $6.7 million in extra funding to handle the sudden outburst of recall petitions against legislature members.
Advocacy groups apply to keep court case against Alberta trans laws alive
EDMONTON -- Two advocacy groups fighting the Alberta government on its transgender laws say they're looking to keep one of their challenges alive by changing their argument in court.
Advocacy groups apply to keep court case against Alberta trans law alive
EDMONTON -- Two advocacy groups fighting the Alberta government on transgender laws say they are switching tactics to continue their battle in court.
Landmark Alberta legislature sitting raises questions on politicians and rule of law
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's government has wrapped up a fall legislature sitting featuring landmark legislation that raised questions on where political authority should end and the rule of law begin. Smith's government invoked the Charter's notwithstanding clause four times in two separate bills, overriding citizen rights to shield the legislation from successful court challenges. The government first used the clause...
Landmark Alberta legislature sitting raises questions on politicians and rule of law
EDMONTON -- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's government has wrapped up a fall legislature sitting featuring landmark legislation that raised questions on where political authority should end and the rule of law begin.
Alberta's auditor general recommends new system for health reporting, finds disparity
EDMONTON -- Alberta's auditor general says the province needs a new framework for measuring and monitoring health-care system performance.
Danielle Smith becomes first Alberta premier in 90 years to face citizen recall
Danielle Smith has become the second Alberta premier - and the first in almost 90 years - to face a citizen-led petition drive to get her removed from her seat in the legislature. Smith and two more of her United Conservative Party caucus members saw recall campaigns officially approved and launched Wednesday by Elections Alberta. In total, 20 in the...
Danielle Smith becomes first Alberta premier in 90 years to face citizen recall
EDMONTON -- Danielle Smith has become the second Alberta premier – and the first in almost 90 years – to face a citizen-led petition drive to get her removed from her seat in the legislature.
Alberta government amends bill after chief electoral officer warns it harms trust
EDMONTON -- Alberta's government has made last-minute changes to a bill after the province's chief electoral officer warned it would impede the independence of his office.
Recall petition issued for Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, two more cabinet ministers
EDMONTON -- Elections Alberta announced Wednesday a recall petition has been issued for Premier Danielle Smith and two more of her United Conservative Party cabinet ministers.
Recall petition issued for Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, two more cabinet ministers
Elections Alberta says a recall petition has been issued for Premier Danielle Smith and two more of her United Conservative Party cabinet ministers. The petitioner seeking to oust the premier, Heather VanSnick, says Smith has been ignoring local constituents and experts in developing policies. VanSnick also says Smith needs to go, because the premier has been weakening public services in...
Alberta government refusing questions from NDP legislature member over remark
EDMONTON -- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's government and a member of the Opposition NDP are in a standoff over questions in the legislature.
Alberta government refusing questions from NDP MLA over question period remark
EDMONTON -- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's government and a member of the Opposition NDP are in a standoff over questions in the legislature.
Judge calls Alberta bill on referendum drives undemocratic, disrespect to rule of law
EDMONTON -- An Alberta judge says a bill introduced this week by Premier Danielle Smith's government is undemocratic.
CP NewsAlert: Judge calls Alberta bill on referendum drives undemocratic
EDMONTON -- An Alberta judge says a bill introduced this week by Premier Danielle Smith's government is undemocratic.
Almost one-quarter of all Alberta MLAs facing citizen-led recall petition drives
Almost one-quarter of all politicians in the Alberta legislature now face citizen-led petition drives to remove them from office. Alberta's chief electoral officer told a legislature committee today he needs almost $7 million to process what he listed as 21 petition campaigns in the 87-seat legislature. Gordon McClure calls the situation "unprecedented." His comments came as his office formally announced...
Opposition NDP now targeted as more Alberta politicians face recall petitions
EDMONTON -- The list of Alberta politicians facing recall petitions continues to grow -- and now includes the Opposition NDP.
Petitioner looking to recall Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says application approved
EDMONTON -- A woman looking to launch a recall petition to oust Alberta Premier Danielle Smith from her seat in the legislature says her campaign has been officially approved.
Adding Alberta health-care numbers to licences increases fraud risk: privacy watchdog
EDMONTON -- Alberta's privacy watchdog is raising concerns about a new government bill that would add health-care numbers to driver's licences and other forms of identification.