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Why Conservatives Turned Against the Environment

They’re busy making accusations of “eco-radicalism” while the world burns. It wasn’t always like that

The Walrus

Alberta sovereignty push: Learning from the economic fallout of similar separatist movements

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, while not explicitly advocating for outright independence, continues to promote increased provincial autonomy.

The Conversation

Democracy itself is on the ballot in Alberta's upcoming election

During typical election campaigns, reasonable people can disagree about whether a government is competent, its policies are effective or its priorities are in step with society.

The Conversation

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Why Alberta Is Bullying Its Cities

Progressive mayors in Edmonton and Calgary are being undermined for political gain

The Walrus

The Downfall of Jason Kenney and His Big Blue Truck

Why the maverick, masculine symbol ran out of gas

The Walrus

What are universities for? Canadian higher education is at a critical crossroads

In recent years, Canadian provinces such as Ontario and Alberta have been attempting to repurpose and reprogram our universities to more narrowly serve the labour market. They’re doing so by adopting performance-based funding in the most profound changes the sector has witnessed in decades.

The Conversation

Factbox-Danielle Smith wins Alberta premiership race vowing to table sovereignty bill

Danielle Smith, 51, was elected leader of Alberta's ruling United Conservative Party on Thursday and will become 19th premier of Canada's main oil-producing province.

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Premier-designate of Canada's oil-rich Alberta promises showdown with Ottawa

(This Oct. 6 story has been corrected to change the headline to say premier-designate instead of premier-elect)

Reuters

How Danielle Smith won in Alberta and what it means for Canada

Danielle Smith rode a wave of Alberta populism to win the United Conservative Party leadership on the sixth ballot.

The Conversation

What the spectre of Alberta separatism means for Canada

In October, members of Alberta’s governing United Conservative Party (UCP) will elect a new leader who will then become Alberta’s next premier.

The Conversation

Canada’s oil sands: why some of the world’s dirtiest fuel is now in hot demand

Can America’s biggest oil supplier grant energy security to the US without derailing its climate commitments?

Financial Times

Ontario election: Doug Ford's victory shows he's not the polarizing figure he once was

Doug Ford has won a larger majority government in Ontario, a victory that serves as a reminder that the Progressive Conservative party ruled Ontario for much of the 20th century.

The Conversation

What is Québec's Bill 32 on academic freedom, and why does it matter?

In the wake of the controversy over the suspension of a professor at the University of Ottawa for using the n-word in a 2020 lecture, the Québec government hopes to pass Bill 32, a proposed act “respecting academic freedom in the university sector.”

The Conversation

Alberta's political culture and history played a part in Jason Kenney's downfall

Jason Kenney’s imminent resignation as Alberta premier shows that even leaders with track records of success can fall victim to unpredictable crises, poor leadership choices and the unspoken norms of provincial politics.

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Alberta premier Jason Kenney to stay on until new party head elected

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney will remain as premier and leader of the United Conservative Party (UCP) until his successor is chosen, the party said on Thursday, just a day after Kenney said he would step down.

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Canadian premier abruptly quits amid surge in far-right influences

Conservative Jason Kenney, Alberta premier, leaves province’s top job after barely surviving a leadership review

Reuters

Alberta premier says he will step down after party leadership review

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney said on Wednesday he would step down after receiving 51.4% support in his United Conservative Party's leadership review.

Reuters

Alberta court rules Canada's environmental impact law is unconstitutional

Alberta's highest court ruled on Tuesday that a Canadian law assessing how major infrastructure projects like pipelines impact the environment is unconstitutional because it interferes with the power of the provinces.

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Premier of Canada's Alberta province faces crunch vote on his leadership

The premier of Canada's Alberta province, Jason Kenney, faces a leadership review starting on Saturday, following months of criticism for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and top-down leadership style.

The Guardian - US

Canada: key Conservative says party risks takeover by far-right ‘lunatics’

Jason Kenney warns a far-right element could seize control in the coming weeks as United Conservatives hold leadership review

Tribune News Service

It’s not too late for Keystone XL, Alberta’s premier says

TC Energy Corp.’s Keystone XL crude pipeline could be built by the first quarter of next year if the Biden administration were to reverse its decision to cancel the project.

The Canadian Press

Premier Jason Kenney calls March 15 byelection, UCP candidate campaigning to oust him

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has called a byelection that will feature his own candidate campaigning to topple him as leader.

The Canadian Press

Top News Advisory for Wednesday, Feb. 9

Here are the latest Top News stories from The Canadian Press. All times are Eastern unless otherwise stated. Coverage plans are included when available. Entries are subject to change as news develops.

The Canadian Press

Relief, caution and dismay around Alberta's COVID-19 plan after lack of consultation

Alberta schools, municipalities and businesses are expressing dismay, relief and confusion as they scramble to adapt to the province lifting COVID-19 public health rules with what they say was no consultation and little advance notice.

The Canadian Press

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney apologizes for comparing COVID-19 to AIDS

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he's sorry for comparing what he calls the stigma of being unvaccinated for COVID-19 to the plight of HIV-AIDS patients in the 1980s.

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