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Mixed Reactions to Smith's Alberta Town Halls
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's town hall meetings, held in Red Deer and Edmonton this week, revealed a split public opinion on her plans to increase Alberta's autonomy from the federal government, with Red Deer attendees largely supportive and Edmonton attendees expressing some reservations.
Mixed Reactions to Smith's Alberta Town Halls
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's town hall meetings, held in Red Deer and Edmonton this week, revealed a split public opinion on her plans to increase Alberta's autonomy from the federal government, with Red Deer attendees largely supportive and Edmonton attendees expressing some reservations.
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48% Bias Score
Alberta Referendum Bill Amended Amidst Indigenous Backlash
Alberta's government amended a bill regarding referendums to protect First Nations' treaty rights, but Indigenous leaders rejected the amendment, planning protests and legal challenges against the bill, which lowers the threshold for citizen-initiated votes, including potential separation from Canad...
Alberta Referendum Bill Amended Amidst Indigenous Backlash
Alberta's government amended a bill regarding referendums to protect First Nations' treaty rights, but Indigenous leaders rejected the amendment, planning protests and legal challenges against the bill, which lowers the threshold for citizen-initiated votes, including potential separation from Canad...
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40% Bias Score
Alberta Premier to Outline Path Forward with Federal Government
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will outline her vision for the province's relationship with Ottawa on Monday, following a federal Liberal election victory that fueled a separatist movement; she will announce new steps for Alberta's path forward, but will not take questions from reporters until Tuesd...
Alberta Premier to Outline Path Forward with Federal Government
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will outline her vision for the province's relationship with Ottawa on Monday, following a federal Liberal election victory that fueled a separatist movement; she will announce new steps for Alberta's path forward, but will not take questions from reporters until Tuesd...
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40% Bias Score
Alberta Eases Referendum Threshold Amidst Renewed Calls for Independence
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith enacted legislation lowering the signature requirement for provincial referendums, potentially enabling an independence vote, despite the federal Liberals' reelection; she also relaxed campaign finance rules, reintroducing corporate and union donations.
Alberta Eases Referendum Threshold Amidst Renewed Calls for Independence
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith enacted legislation lowering the signature requirement for provincial referendums, potentially enabling an independence vote, despite the federal Liberals' reelection; she also relaxed campaign finance rules, reintroducing corporate and union donations.
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40% Bias Score
Alberta Premier Adopts Diplomatic Stance on U.S. Trade Disputes
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is pursuing a diplomatic approach to trade disputes with the U.S., advocating for increased oil export capacity to the U.S. while also pursuing alternative markets, contrasting with the tougher stance of other Canadian leaders amid tariff threats and newly discovered r...
Alberta Premier Adopts Diplomatic Stance on U.S. Trade Disputes
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is pursuing a diplomatic approach to trade disputes with the U.S., advocating for increased oil export capacity to the U.S. while also pursuing alternative markets, contrasting with the tougher stance of other Canadian leaders amid tariff threats and newly discovered r...
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44% Bias Score
Alberta Budget: \$5.2 Billion Deficit Projected Amidst Tax Cuts and Tariff Uncertainty
Alberta's budget projects a \$5.2 billion deficit for 2025-2026, a shift from a \$5.8 billion surplus, due to decreased energy revenue, a \$1.2 billion tax cut, and anticipated US tariffs; a \$4 billion contingency fund is allocated.
Alberta Budget: \$5.2 Billion Deficit Projected Amidst Tax Cuts and Tariff Uncertainty
Alberta's budget projects a \$5.2 billion deficit for 2025-2026, a shift from a \$5.8 billion surplus, due to decreased energy revenue, a \$1.2 billion tax cut, and anticipated US tariffs; a \$4 billion contingency fund is allocated.
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40% Bias Score
Alberta's Next Panel: Addressing Separatist Sentiment Under the Guise of 'Ottawa Problem'
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith launched the Alberta Next Panel to address provincial concerns about its relationship with the federal government, potentially leading to a 2026 referendum on policy changes; however, the underlying issue involves managing growing separatist sentiment within the provin...
Alberta's Next Panel: Addressing Separatist Sentiment Under the Guise of 'Ottawa Problem'
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith launched the Alberta Next Panel to address provincial concerns about its relationship with the federal government, potentially leading to a 2026 referendum on policy changes; however, the underlying issue involves managing growing separatist sentiment within the provin...
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64% Bias Score
McIver Elected Speaker of Alberta Legislature
Ric McIver, a United Conservative MLA, was elected Speaker of the Alberta Legislature on Tuesday, succeeding Nathan Cooper, who resigned to pursue a role in Washington D.C.; McIver's election involved a ceremonial dragging to the chair, reflecting a longstanding tradition.
McIver Elected Speaker of Alberta Legislature
Ric McIver, a United Conservative MLA, was elected Speaker of the Alberta Legislature on Tuesday, succeeding Nathan Cooper, who resigned to pursue a role in Washington D.C.; McIver's election involved a ceremonial dragging to the chair, reflecting a longstanding tradition.
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36% Bias Score
Alberta First Nations Accuse Premier of Treaty Violation Over Potential Separation Referendum
Alberta's First Nations accuse Premier Danielle Smith of violating Treaties 6, 7, and 8 by promoting a bill that could lead to a provincial referendum on separation from Canada, prompting letters demanding she halt this action and include them in decision-making related to their lands and resources.
Alberta First Nations Accuse Premier of Treaty Violation Over Potential Separation Referendum
Alberta's First Nations accuse Premier Danielle Smith of violating Treaties 6, 7, and 8 by promoting a bill that could lead to a provincial referendum on separation from Canada, prompting letters demanding she halt this action and include them in decision-making related to their lands and resources.
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40% Bias Score
Carney Pushes for Faster Energy Approvals Amidst Alberta's Demands
Prime Minister Mark Carney visited Alberta on Thursday to discuss accelerating energy infrastructure development, facing demands from Premier Danielle Smith to scrap emission regulations and ensure unfettered pipeline access, amidst an ongoing US trade war.
Carney Pushes for Faster Energy Approvals Amidst Alberta's Demands
Prime Minister Mark Carney visited Alberta on Thursday to discuss accelerating energy infrastructure development, facing demands from Premier Danielle Smith to scrap emission regulations and ensure unfettered pipeline access, amidst an ongoing US trade war.
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44% Bias Score
Smith Faces Backlash for PragerU Fundraiser Appearance
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is facing backlash for her planned appearance at a US$1,500-per-ticket PragerU fundraiser with Ben Shapiro in Florida on March 27, amid a trade war with the U.S., with critics citing PragerU's controversial content and Shapiro's past inflammatory remarks.
Smith Faces Backlash for PragerU Fundraiser Appearance
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is facing backlash for her planned appearance at a US$1,500-per-ticket PragerU fundraiser with Ben Shapiro in Florida on March 27, amid a trade war with the U.S., with critics citing PragerU's controversial content and Shapiro's past inflammatory remarks.
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56% Bias Score
Smith Leads Lobbying Effort Against Renewed U.S. Tariff Threats
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is traveling to Washington, D.C., to lobby against U.S. tariffs on Canadian energy and goods, following President Trump's renewed threat of 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, despite Canada's $1.3 billion investment in border security and drug enforcemen...
Smith Leads Lobbying Effort Against Renewed U.S. Tariff Threats
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is traveling to Washington, D.C., to lobby against U.S. tariffs on Canadian energy and goods, following President Trump's renewed threat of 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, despite Canada's $1.3 billion investment in border security and drug enforcemen...
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48% Bias Score
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