Tag: Danielle Smith
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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…