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Will Trump's tariff threat finally spur action on dropping inter-provincial barriers?
Canada’s premiers have talked about the need to break down inter-provincial trade barriers for years but the trade tariff threat from U.S. President Donald Trump may prompt them to finally take action.
Alberta introduces plan to allow people with disabilities to work and receive benefits
The new Alberta Disability Assistance Program will start in July 2026. It will co-exist with the current Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped, which will still be available for people who cannot work due to their disability.
Alberta premier says diplomacy wins after Trump grants tariff reprieve
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says U.S. President Donald Trump's decision grant a 30-day reprieve on his threat to tariff imports from Canada shows that diplomacy works.
Families reeling after Alberta ends child-care subsidy
Alberta parents were caught off guard that changes announced yesterday will raise their daycare bills by hundreds of dollars a month starting April 1.
Provincial support delays are hurting disabled Albertans and families, reports find
Inclusion Alberta released two reports this week highlighting the problems with Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) and Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) programs.
Alberta government axes funding for 3 disability advocacy groups
The Alberta government has cut funding to three self-advocacy groups for people with intellectual disabilities more than a year before the expiry of their contracts.
Red Deer's supervised consumption site starts phasing out services
Operating hours for the Red Deer, Alta., supervised consumption site are now cut in half, as the facility moves to shut down by March.
Albertans face new taxes on EVs, vaping products in 2025
Albertans who drive Teslas and other electric vehicles will have to pay an extra $200 when they renew their annual vehicle registrations, starting in early 2025. The province is also bringing in a new tax on vaping products.
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Naheed Nenshi reflects on first six months as NDP leader in year-end interview
After nearly a decade, the Alberta NDP chose a new leader in 2024. Former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi spoke to the CBC about his move into provincial politics.
Alberta government aims to cut photo radar sites by 70%
The Alberta government plans to review photo radar sites in the province over the next four months in a bid to reduce the number by 70 per cent.