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Conservatives’ Election Loss Spurs Separatist Sentiment In Alberta
On April 28, the Conservatives lost the federal election, leading some Albertans to propose separation from Canada. According to The Edmonton Journal, Albertans primarily voted for the Conservative Party, which holds 34 of the 37 seats in the province, with a smaller share of voters supporting the NDP or the Liberal Party.
ANALYSIS | Alberta Invests in School Construction: Can BC Make the Same Promises?
Amidst concerns about student space, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced on Sept. 17 a $6.7 billion increase in funding for new and improved schools. While Smith says the projects will secure funding from recent surpluses, critics say the plans are long overdue and could create additional issues.
Will Nuclear Energy Help Canada Meet its Climate Goals by 2050?
After nearly 15 years of discussions and consultations, Alberta is on track to implement nuclear energy into its electricity grid by 2035.
Alberta Deliberates Withdrawal From Canada’s Pension Plan
During a public online consultation in late September, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith made a proposition to withdraw Alberta from the Canadian Pension Plan (CPP). Smith has expressed interest in transferring $334 billion, or 53 per cent of the CPP’s assets, into a 2027 provincial pension scheme that she predicts will result in bigger payments in retirement and lower premiums.
Danielle Smith Re-Elected Premier of Alberta — Now What?
United Conservative Party (UCP) leader Danielle Smith was re-elected as Alberta’s premier on May 29, after one of the closest votes in Alberta’s history.
Smoky Skies From Albertan Wildfires
In the past decade, the number and severity of wildfires in Alberta have increased significantly. This year’s wildfires have burned 150 times more area than the previous 5 years combined, according to data from the Alberta government.
Alberta to “Just Transition” From Oil to Clean Energy
The long-awaited interim plans for clean energy in Alberta and the entirety of Canada were finally released on Feb. 23. The plans had been rebranded as the "Sustainable Jobs Plans'', instead of the original “Just Transition Plans”, due to backlash faced by the term.