Tag: Danielle Smith
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Alberta Premier Presses for New Oil Pipelines Beyond Trans Mountain Expansion
Alberta’s Energy Stance: More Pipelines Needed Beyond Trans Mountain Premier Danielle Smith of Alberta has reiterated a pointed stance on Canada’s energy strategy, arguing that the current plan to expand the Trans Mountain pipeline is not sufficient. Speaking in the wake of ongoing debates about energy policy and Ottawa’s approach to resource development, Smith signaled…
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Alberta Premier Says Trans Mountain Expansion Isn’t Enough: Canada Needs More Oil Pipelines
Alberta Calls for More Pipelines Beyond Trans Mountain Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has signaled that the proposed expansion of Trans Mountain Corp.’s oil pipeline system, while important, falls short of meeting the province’s energy needs and political goals. Speaking on Thursday, Smith argued that increasing capacity on the existing pipeline is not sufficient to address…
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Alberta Premier Warns Over Measles Elimination Status: Urges Vigilance to Restore Vaccination Gains
Alberta Faces a Setback in Measles Elimination Alberta faces a troubling public health setback as the province, along with the rest of Canada, grapples with the loss of measles elimination status. Premier Danielle Smith described the development as concerning and signaled that options for reversing the trend may be limited but still essential. The comments,…
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith reacts to teachers’ contract rejection
Background: ATA rejection and looming school disruption In Alberta, the Alberta Teachers Association announced that 89 per cent of members rejected a four year memorandum of understanding with the province. The rejection raises the prospect of a full strike on October 6, threatening routine schooling for tens of thousands of children. Premier Danielle Smith spoke…
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Alberta Premier unveils plan to pay parents during teacher strike
Overview: Contingency measures as talks stall As Alberta braces for a potential teacher strike, the provincial government announced a contingency package aimed at easing the disruption for families with students under 12. Finance Minister Nate Horner said the government would offer a $30-per-day-per-child payment to eligible families, retroactive to the start of the walkout if…
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Alberta Premier’s Optimism Amid Pipeline Concerns
Alberta Premier’s Statement on Federal Attention In a recent statement, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith expressed optimism following a major announcement by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Edmonton. Despite the omission of a crucial oil pipeline from the federal government’s list of significant projects, Smith believes that Alberta’s concerns are finally being heard. Context of the…
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Alberta Premier’s Confidence in Pipeline Discussions
Introduction In recent discussions regarding the future of Alberta’s oil industry, Premier Danielle Smith has expressed renewed optimism. Despite the absence of a critical oil pipeline on the federal government’s newly announced list of major projects during Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s visit to Edmonton, Smith believes her province’s concerns are finally being acknowledged. Context of…
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Alberta’s Voice Heard: Premier Smith on Federal Pipeline Concerns
Introduction In a recent announcement made in Edmonton, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unveiled a federal list of major projects, notably absent of any oil pipeline initiatives. However, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith expressed optimism that Alberta’s concerns regarding infrastructure and energy development are finally being acknowledged at the federal level. Alberta’s Energy Landscape Alberta’s economy is…