Canada News » Alberta News Canada » Alberta » Social: What some immigrants could lose if Alberta votes yes to Danielle Smith's questions
To many voters, the various questions on the Oct. 19 ballots that cover social services for newcomers will appear confusing and contradictory.
News Canada » Alberta » Social: Alberta minister calls for automatic enrolment in Canada's new disability benefit
OTTAWA — Alberta Social Services Minister Jason Nixon is calling on Ottawa to scrap the standalone application form for the new Canada Disability Benefit. Nixon said in a letter to federal counterpart ...
News Canada » Alberta » Social: Alberta Could Hold Independence Referendum From Canada Next Year: Premier
See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said she will hold a referendum on the ...
News Canada » Alberta » Social: Alberta Petition to Break Away From Canada Is Dealt a Blow in Court
A judge sided with an Indigenous group that had asked for a petition by separatists to force a vote on the oil-rich province seceding from Canada to be thrown out. By Matina Stevis-Gridneff A judge in ...
News Canada » Alberta » Social: Alberta separatists step up efforts to leave Canada after meeting with Trump officials
Alberta separatists seek independence referendum citing economic grievances Separatists meet with State Department officials in Washington Alberta's premier facilitates referendum process without ...
News Canada » Alberta » Social: Canada Day split screen
Prime Minister CARNEY started July 1 in Ottawa, making a pitch for unity. He’d planned to take the message to Edmonton last evening, but the trip was a washout after extreme weather flooded Ottawa ...
News Canada » Alberta » Social: Alberta legislative committee on pro-Canada petition adjourns after prematurely sent news release
A legislative committee deciding what to do about a pro-Canada petition descended into procedural chaos Wednesday after the UCP caucus sent out a news release that presumed the outcome of a vote that ...