Election ignores greatest threat to Alberta’s kids and grandkids
A new study from Generation Squeeze finds environmental considerations are more or less absent on the campaign trail for the May 29 provincial election.
Politics
Trudeau promises to update act controlling water use and development
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau repeated promises on Tuesday to update legislation that governs water use while formally announcing the Canada Water Agency is to be headquartered in Manitoba's capital city.
Chinese hackers targeted Canadian and U.S. infrastructure, warn Five Eyes
State-sponsored hackers from China have been targeting U.S. critical infrastructure, cybersecurity officials from around the world, including Canada, warned Wednesday in a co-ordinated effort to root out the perpetrators.
Hearings not enough, say critics of David Johnston's report on foreign interference
The lack of a formal inquiry into foreign interference in Canadian politics would make critics of China in Canada feel more concerned about their personal safety, human rights groups say.
Trudeau raises possibility of Independent MP Han Dong to return to Liberal caucus
Independent MP Han Dong could rejoin the Liberal caucus if he wants to, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Wednesday, May 24, 2023.
Ottawa's plan to track ill effects of natural health products blindsides industry
A new plan to force hospitals to report adverse effects of "natural health products" such as herbal remedies and supplements has come as a surprise to manufacturers, who say they were blindsided by the proposed change.
Pastor says Premier Danielle Smith lied about phone call before his criminal trial
The Calgary street pastor at the centre of an investigation that concluded Premier Danielle Smith interfered in Alberta’s justice system says she is lying about the nature of their pivotal phone conversation.
Just how much crazy can Alberta take? We’re about to find out
Danielle Smith's history of ill-advised and outright offensive comments hasn't sunk her campaign — just like Donald Trump. Are Albertans really willing to sign up for four more years of that? asks columnist Max Fawcett.
Alberta needs a government that plays fair with people of all generations
There's not much hope for Alberta to fix its broken generational system this election, write Paul Kershaw and Andrea Long of Generation Squeeze, but the next government could start by naming a minister responsible for intergenerational fairness.
How the PBO is fuelling opposition to Canada’s climate policies
We all know there's a huge price tag attached to climate change, and economic costs associated with slow-walking our response to it. So why do some economists keep pretending otherwise?
NDP and UCP battle to be strong on medical care — not health
Some Albertans may consider higher provincial spending on medical care as a point of pride. Especially now when so many Canadians are concerned about gaps in our medical system. But the data show this spending isn’t worth bragging about because it does not buy better outcomes.
MP introduces urgent legislation for accountability in Canada’s security agencies
No one is above the law and lying to get warrants amounts to grossly violating civil liberties. Unfortunately, that’s a charge CSIS has long been familiar with.
You meet a Bitcoin bro at the bar. Here’s how it goes
Most conversations on Maxed Out lead Max closer — although sometimes only millimetres — to his guest’s viewpoints. This discussion may have done the opposite.
Emirati leaders invite Israel politicians to join COP28 climate conference in Dubai
Emirati leaders extended a long-sought invitation to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to attend the U.N climate conference, known as COP28, in November.
RCMP use force's 150th anniversary to reflect on painful history
RCMP to reflect on painful history as Canada's police service on 150th anniversary