Rukhsar Ali

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Alberta’s pipeline pitch is heavy on public, light on private investment — so who benefits?

Alberta’s pipeline pitch is heavy on public, light on private investment — so who benefits?

Alberta’s latest attempt to get a new oil pipeline approved has both the federal and provincial governments promising heavy public investment to move heavy crude oil, all in search of heavy economic benefits. And despite a price tag that may only begin at more than $35 billion, government money may be both a worthwhile and necessary investment, say economists and...

ICE has offices in 5 Canadian cities. Here’s what it can — and can’t — do

ICE has offices in 5 Canadian cities. Here’s what it can — and can’t — do

Alberta MP calls on Canada to shut down U.S. immigration and customs operations north of border. As U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) continues to draw widespread criticism for its deportation crackdown in the States, there’s concern brewing about the agency's presence north of the border. The U.S. government’s website lists ICE offices in five Canadian cities: Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary...