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.
Alberta separatists, fresh from talks with U.S. officials, plan a Latin American push for support and financing ahead of a potential independence referendum. Discover the strategy.
Canada's CPPIB invests up to $1.05B for a non-controlling stake in Castrol, partnering with Stonepeak in a major $10.1B energy sector deal. Read the full analysis.
Canada's CPP Investments has acquired a minority stake in global lubricants company Castrol. This strategic move diversifies the pension fund's holdings in the industrial sector. Read more on the details.
Albertans are invited to share their views on the future of the Canmore Area Trails Master Plan. Public consultation is open to help shape the popular outdoor network.
Elections Alberta has approved a proposed referendum question on provincial independence. The Alberta Prosperity Project now must gather nearly 178,000 signatures to proceed.
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Australia's Goodman Group are investing US$2.6 billion to build AI data centres in Europe. Construction starts mid-2026.
The Alberta Next panel's call for referendums on a provincial pension and police force could revive unpopular debates, risking the UCP's electoral standing. Read the analysis.
The Alberta government has quietly increased the cost to apply for a referendum petition from $500 to $25,000 via a cabinet order, a move critics call hypocritical and a mockery of direct democracy.
A review of FP Comment columns from early 2025 reveals expert analysis on voter sentiment, competition policy, pension risks, and looming trade wars. Discover the key insights shaping Canada's economic and political landscape.
The Alberta legislature has approved a proposed referendum question on provincial separation. This historic move sets the stage for a pivotal vote on Alberta's future within Canada.
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.
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.
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 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.
The federal government transfers a $900M pension surplus to its general account, sparking union criticism. PSAC demands funds be reinvested in workers' benefits.
The head of a major Canadian public service union strongly criticizes a proposal to fund an early retirement incentive through pension plans, calling it a risky move for workers.
The resignation of Quebec Liberal leader Pablo Rodriguez amid corruption allegations, including cash-filled envelopes, weakens federalist forces and could enable a Parti Québécois victory and a third sovereignty referendum in 2026.
The federal government is moving another $900 million surplus from the public service pension fund to a central account, bringing the total to $2.8 billion. Public sector unions are alarmed. Read more.
Canadian seniors receive their final 2025 CPP and Old Age Security payments early this month. Learn about the amounts, eligibility, and the 2026 increases.
With Pablo Rodriguez's resignation, the Quebec Liberal Party scrambles to find a new leader just ten months before a pivotal election, as a PQ government could trigger a sovereignty referendum. The stakes for federalism are immense.
University of Regina students have decisively voted to replace the former student union with the new University of Regina Students’ Association (URSA). Learn about the referendum results and what's next.
University of Regina students have voted to establish a new, independent students' union. The historic referendum marks a major shift in campus governance and student advocacy.
Former senior bureaucrat Ray Gilmour has been confirmed as the permanent Chief Executive of Alberta Investment Management Corp. (AIMCo) after serving as interim CEO since a major board and management shakeup in late 2024.
Former senior Alberta bureaucrat Ray Gilmour has been confirmed as the permanent CEO of the Alberta Investment Management Corp. (AIMCo), following a major governance shakeup in late 2024. Learn about his background and the fund's path forward.
The Alberta Prosperity Project announces it will reapply to petition for a separation referendum. Get the latest on this significant provincial political development.
Discover the best winter activities and vacation spots in Alberta for 2025, from dog sledding adventures to festive community events and unique local traditions.
Premier François Legault urges Quebecers to weigh their options carefully before the 2026 election, framing the choice as between him, the PQ's referendum, and the Liberals on language decline.
An Alberta MLA reacts with alarm to proposed UCP legislation allowing political party name changes, calling it undemocratic. Explore the details and implications for Alberta's political landscape.
An Edmonton judge has declared proposed Alberta legislation on citizen-led referendum drives as undemocratic. The ruling highlights tensions over democratic processes in the province.