Tag: Alberta politics
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Alberta’s Demand for More Oil Pipelines: Danielle Smith Pushes for New Projects Beyond Trans Mountain
Alberta’s Pivot: More Pipelines, More Capacity In a bold stance on Canada’s energy strategy, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith argued that Trans Mountain Corp.’s expansion plans alone will not satisfy the province’s appetite for more robust oil transport capacity. Speaking to reporters, Smith signaled that Ottawa’s current energy accord attempts must be complemented—or even replaced—by new…
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Alberta Uses Notwithstanding Clause to Shield Three Transgender Laws Under Fire
What happened The Alberta government has tabled legislation that invokes the notwithstanding clause, a move that would shield three controversial transgender-related laws from certain constitutional challenges. This action marks a rare and contentious use of Section 33 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which allows provinces to temporarily override certain Charter rights. The…
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Matt Jeneroux Resigns from Parliament: A Conservative MP Steps Down
Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux Announces Resignation from Parliament In a surprising development, Conservative Member of Parliament Matt Jeneroux announced on Thursday that he will resign from the House of Commons. The statement, shared with CBC News, confirms the decision to depart active duty as a member of Parliament, prompting questions about the timing, reasons, and…
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Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux Resigns from Parliament: Latest Update
Overview: A resignation shakes Canada’s Parliament Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux announced on Thursday that he is resigning from the House of Commons. The move comes after a week of swirling speculation about his future in federal politics and possible changes to his party alignment. While the formal reasons behind the resignation have not been fully…
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Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux Announces Resignation from Parliament
Overview: MP steps down amid rumors Canadian politics entered a new phase on Thursday as Conservative Member of Parliament Matt Jeneroux announced his resignation from the House of Commons. The statement, shared with CBC News, confirms the Calgary–Southeast MP will depart federal politics, ending months of speculation about his future in Parliament. Jeneroux, who has…
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Alberta Teachers’ Association Considers Legal Challenge to Back-to-Work Legislation
Overview: A Possible Legal Route for Alberta Teachers’ Association The Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) is actively examining its options to challenge the provincial government’s back-to-work legislation. The potential move would aim to restore collective bargaining rights and protect teachers from forced return-to-work orders that the association says undermine the independence of the teaching profession. Back-to-work…