Alberta NDP Ready for Early Vote, Sees UCP Vulnerable
Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi challenges the UCP to call an early election, highlighting the government's precarious slim majority and the destabilizing potential of active recall campaigns.
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Alberta Health System's New Legal Structure Now in Place
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith confirms the new legal framework for the province's health system is operational. The focus now shifts to delivering tangible results for Albertans.
Alberta's 2026 Referendum Confusion: Multiple Petitions Loom
Albertans could face multiple, conflicting citizen-led referendum petitions in 2026, including on separation, creating a confusing political landscape. Get the details on the key players and questions.
Alberta Separation Vote Set for 2026, Smith's Position in Focus
Alberta will hold a province-wide referendum on separation from Canada in 2026. Premier Danielle Smith's political balancing act faces its ultimate challenge as the UCP navigates deep internal divisions.
Danielle Smith Looks Back on Alberta's 2025
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith sits down with CTV News Calgary to review her government's pivotal and contentious moments from the past year. Read the exclusive interview.
Danielle Smith pushes back on Alberta Next report criticism
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith addresses accusations the province tried to bury a key report. Get the full story on the controversy and the government's response.
Alberta Next panel recommends CPP referendum, provincial police
Premier Danielle Smith defends Alberta Next panel's seven recommendations, including a referendum on exiting the CPP and creating a provincial police service. The report's release timing is questioned.
Alberta panel recommends 2026 referendums on key issues
A panel chaired by Premier Danielle Smith recommends Alberta hold referendums in 2026 on a provincial pension plan, immigration control, and constitutional changes. Learn the key findings.
Guthrie Launches New Progressive Tory Party of Alberta
Former UCP MLA Peter Guthrie has launched the Progressive Tory Party of Alberta after being expelled from Premier Danielle Smith's caucus. Explore the new party's platform and the political fallout.
Alberta panel urges referendum to quit Canada Pension Plan
An Alberta government panel recommends a public referendum on leaving the Canada Pension Plan. Premier Danielle Smith's government considers the move. Learn the details and implications.
Alberta's 2026 Referendum to Vote on Immigration Control
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith confirms a provincial referendum in October 2026 will include a vote on gaining more control over immigration, citing federal mismanagement and strong public support.
Alberta Separation Sentiment Driven by Tory Failures
Columnist Chris Nelson argues that Alberta's separatist feelings are rooted in repeated federal Conservative Party failures, not just Liberal mistrust. This dynamic led Premier Danielle Smith to sign an energy MOU with PM Mark Carney.
Alberta's Data Centre Boom Powered by Natural Gas
Premier Danielle Smith says Alberta's $100 billion data centre goal is now attainable after federal Clean Electricity Regulations were suspended, paving the way for natural gas power. Read more.
Alberta's Smith pushes for provincial immigration powers
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith calls for a made-in-Alberta immigration system, arguing federal policies have strained housing, healthcare, and jobs. She seeks a Quebec-style model focused on economic integration.
Smith: Courts Should Not Be Constitutional Gatekeepers
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith argues courts should not act as gatekeepers on constitutional matters, emphasizing provincial autonomy. Read her latest statement on federal-provincial relations.
Alberta Politicians Face Citizen Recall Petitions
Several Alberta politicians are now subject to citizen-led recall petitions. Get the key facts, dates, and names involved in this significant democratic process.
Judge calls Alberta referendum bill undemocratic
An Alberta judge has ruled that Premier Danielle Smith's new referendum bill is undemocratic, criticizing the government for changing rules mid-process. Read the full legal analysis.
Smith Government Clears Path for Alberta Independence Referendum
Premier Danielle Smith's government will pass a law to end a court battle, allowing Alberta separatists to gather signatures for a sovereignty vote. Will they prove their support?
Alberta UCP Bill Paves Way for Separatist Referendum
A new UCP omnibus bill removes legal barriers for an Alberta independence referendum and permits recall campaigns against 15 MLAs, including Premier Danielle Smith. Discover the political shift.
Smith's Ottawa Deal Cements Alberta Political History
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's persistence leads to a key energy agreement with Ottawa, reasserting provincial rights and drawing comparisons to Peter Lougheed. Discover the details and political implications.
Alberta anti-separatist petition may trigger separation vote
An Alberta group's petition to affirm provincial unity has met the threshold for a referendum, potentially forcing a vote on separation. Discover the ironic twist.
Recall Petition for Premier Danielle Smith Approved
Elections Alberta has approved a recall petition targeting Premier Danielle Smith. Organizers must gather over 12,000 signatures in her riding to trigger a byelection. Read the latest.
Recall campaign targets Alberta Premier Danielle Smith
A recall petition has been initiated against Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. Learn about the campaign's launch, the legal process, and what it means for Alberta politics.
Alberta's Smith uses Sovereignty Act against federal gun laws
Premier Danielle Smith follows a federal economic agreement by invoking the Alberta Sovereignty Act to block enforcement of Ottawa's gun seizure program. Explore the political strategy.
Alberta to Announce Firearms Rules Defying Federal Buyback
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's government will unveil new rules allowing gun owners to bypass the federal buyback program and may expand property defence laws. Learn the details.
Smith's Ottawa deal faces UCP crowd backlash, stalls separatists
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's new MOU with Ottawa was met with boos at the UCP AGM, highlighting party divisions. However, the agreement is seen as a significant setback for the separatist movement within the province. Read the analysis.
Danielle Smith's Warning to Criminals: Real or Rhetoric?
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's stark warning to 'lowlife criminals' about facing a bullet has sparked debate. As details emerge, we examine if it's a real policy shift or symbolic politics. Read the full analysis.
Alberta to Detail Plan Against Federal Gun Buyback Program
Alberta's government, led by Premier Danielle Smith, is set to outline its strategy to combat the federal firearm buyback initiative. Get the latest details on the provincial-federal clash.
Smith Under Pressure as Alberta Separation Debate Heats Up
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is caught between federalist conservatives and independence activists as the province's separation debate intensifies. Explore the escalating political pressures.
Alberta's 2003 Education Promises Still Unfulfilled in 2025
Premier Danielle Smith's new committee tackles classroom complexity, but critics demand action, not promises, on issues first identified over 20 years ago. Read more.
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