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Marc Miller Culture Minister Appointment Announced in Cabinet Shuffle

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Amélie Leclerc

Marc Miller's appointment as the new Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship might come as a surprise to some Montrealers.…

Alberta Energy TransitionCalgary Business Impact

Alberta Clean Electricity Regulation Suspension Hits Calgary, Edmonton

The fallout from Ottawa's suspension of clean electricity regulations has rippled through Calgary's business community…

Alberta Federation of LabourAlberta Politics

UCP Recall Petitions Surge Blamed on Danielle Smith by Labour Leader

Article - The recent wave of recall petitions targeting UCP MLAs isn't happening by accident.…

Alberta PoliticsFederal-Provincial Relations

Alberta UCP Convention Pipeline Reaction Draws Muted Response

I spent my Saturday afternoon at the Alberta UCP convention, where you might expect jubilant…

Liberal Party CrisisNational Assembly

Quebec Opposition Party Crisis Sparks Turmoil in National Assembly

As I strolled past the imposing facade of the National Assembly this morning, the autumn…

Environmental PolicyFirst Nations Protests

Ontario Environment Minister Resignation Demanded by First Nations

Doug Ford GovernmentOMERS Pension Review

OMERS Pension Review Toronto Workers Concern Over Ford’s Plan

Canadian Constitutional DisputesClean Water Legislation

Alberta Leads Federal First Nations Water Bill Opposition Amid National Push

Data Centre RegulationDigital Economy

Ontario Data Centre Electricity Regulation Plan

Digital Health SecurityDoug Ford Government

Ontario Health Data Breach 2024 Prompts MPP to Press Ford Government

Hip and Knee ReplacementsOntario Healthcare Reform

Ontario Private Hip Knee Surgery Clinics Expand in Toronto

Alberta Bill 4Constitutional Challenge

Alberta Transgender Health Legislation Lawsuit: Premier Prepares for Legal Battle

Alberta Bill 7Court Injunction

Alberta Transgender Healthcare Injunction Blocks Health Bill Pending Review

Canadian Healthcare PolicyCUPE Ontario

Ontario Health Care Privatization Concerns Raised by Union

Edmonton Mayoral RaceEdmonton Politics

Edmonton Mayoral Race 2024: Rahim Jaffer Eyes Comeback

Alberta Pension PlanAlberta Politics

Alberta Public Opinion Survey 2024 Reveals Views on Taxes, Pensions, Immigration

Alberta ImmigrationGovernment Surveys

Immigrant Social Services Alberta Survey Sparks Debate

Diplomatic MissionsGovernment Spending

Doug Ford Washington Trip Cost Taxpayers Over $100K

Alberta Healthcare PolicyCOVID-19 Vaccine Access

Alberta COVID Vaccine Cuts Impact Seniors in Calgary, Edmonton

Bill 33Educational Accountability

Ontario Bill 33 School Board Accountability Measures Tighten

Bill 33Ontario Education Policy

Ontario Education Reform Bill 33 Sparks Concern Among Toronto Parents

Canadian Defence SpendingMark Carney

Mark Carney Defence Announcement Toronto

Bill 94Educational Standards

Quebec Bill 94 Homeschooling Changes Strengthen School Regulations

Ontario Bill 5Port Lands Redevelopment

Ontario Special Economic Zones Bill 5 Passed

Bill 5 LegislationCivil Liberties

Ford Warns Against Ontario Bill 5 Protest as Province Pushes Forward

Green Building StandardsMunicipal Authority

Ontario Bill 17 Green Building Restrictions Limit Authority in Toronto, Ottawa

City Budget ChallengesMayor Olivia Chow

Olivia Chow Toronto Approval Rating Poll Reveals Lukewarm Support

Doug Ford GovernmentEducation Budget Shortfall

Toronto Education Funding Crisis Sparks School Board Criticism

Cabinet SizeDoug Ford Government

Ford Cabinet Size Unchanged Amid MPP Pay Raise in Ontario

Bill 5Doug Ford Government

Ford Government Bill 5 Toronto Debate Fast-Tracked

Local Education GovernanceOntario Education Policy

Ontario Education Reform Bill 2024 Gives Queen’s Park Control Over Toronto School Boards

Educational AccountabilityOntario Education Governance

Ontario School Board Takeover Legislation Proposed

Gender IdentityLGBTQ+ Rights

Quebec Panel Flags Growing Gender Identity Policy Debate in Schools

Bill 88Critical Minerals Development

Ontario Mining Bill Indigenous Criticism Grows Among First Nations Leaders

Bill 5Environmental Regulations

Ontario NDP Bill 5 Delay Over Mining Concerns

Alberta PoliticsEdmonton Byelections

Edmonton Byelection June 2024 Voters to Head to Polls

Alberta PoliticsCalgary Byelection

Alberta Byelection 2024: Nenshi and Separatist Leader Enter Race

Critical MineralsFirst Nations Protests

Ontario Mining Bill Faces First Nations Protest, Blockade Threats

Canadian PoliticsOttawa Events

Royal Couple Visit Ottawa 2024 as MPs Select New House Speaker

Doug Ford GovernmentFreedom of Information

Ford Staff Greenbelt Personal Emails Revealed in FOI Documents

Canada-US RelationsInternational Diplomacy

US Senators Visit Ottawa 2024: Meet PM Carney During Diplomatic Trip

2025 Mayoral ElectionAndrew Knack

Edmonton Mayoral Race Andrew Knack Announces Candidacy

Alberta ReferendumAlberta Separatism

Alberta Independence Referendum 2024 Plan Unveiled by Separatist Group

Gregory KelleyMarwah Rizqy

Montreal MNAs Back Pablo Rodriguez Quebec Liberal Leadership Bid

Alberta Voting PatternsConservative Victory

Edmonton Federal Election Results 2023: Why Alberta’s Capital Stayed Blue

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