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Alberta Trans Policy Notwithstanding Clause Considered by Premier

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James Dawson

Alberta's move toward invoking the notwithstanding clause over transgender policy has ignited fierce debate across Calgary this week. As I…

Chinese-Canadian PoliticsCN Cycle Ottawa

Parliament Fall Session 2024 Resumes as MPs Return to Ottawa

As Parliament Hill springs back to life this week, the unmistakable autumn energy returns to…

Educational GovernanceOntario Education Reform

Ontario School Board Restructuring Toronto Education

Toronto's education landscape is bracing for its most significant transformation in decades. As I walked…

Alberta PoliticsCross-Partisan Cooperation

Danielle Smith Mark Carney Political Alliance Sparks Common Ground

In a surprising turn of political events this week, Premier Danielle Smith's administration appears to…

Alberta Sports PolicyLGBTQ+ Rights

Alberta Fairness and Safety in Sport Act Controversy Sparks Backlash in Calgary and Edmonton

The provincial government's new Fairness and Safety in Sport Act has ignited fierce debate across…

Crown RoyalOntario Manufacturing

Doug Ford Crown Royal Plant Protest Sparks Dramatic Dump

Interfaith SolidarityMontreal Protests

Quebec Public Prayer Ban Protests Intensify Amid Montreal Tensions

Educational DemocracyOntario Education Policy

Toronto School Board Trustee Elimination Proposal Sparks Reactions

Democratic RepresentationOntario Education Reform

Ontario School Trustee Elimination Sparks Backlash Against Education Minister

Alberta PoliticsExpense Disclosure

Alberta Government Expense Disclosure Policy May Be Reversed by Premier Smith

Alberta SovereigntyCanadian Federalism

Alberta Separation Referendum Court Challenge Heard in Edmonton

Digital DivideEastern Ontario Infrastructure

Ontario Starlink Contract Cancellation Costs $100M Amid Trade Tensions

Chinese-Canadian PoliticsFreedom Convoy Aftermath

Poilievre Supports Freedom Convoy Organizers Before Sentencing in Ottawa

Alberta PoliticsConflict of Interest

Danielle Smith Addresses Husband Conflict in Alberta Government Advising Role

City Budget DebateMayor Olivia Chow

Toronto City Hall Protest 2024 Sparks Counterprotest Over Mismanagement

Economic ReconciliationFederal-Indigenous Roundtable

Federal Indigenous Meeting Mark Carney Sparks Ottawa Preparations

Government TransparencyMandate Letters

Doug Ford Mandate Letters Delay Continues Months After Election

Environmental GovernanceFirst Nations Water Crisis

Ontario Clean Water Bill Controversy Sparks Calls for Minister Resignation

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

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