Alberta Finance Minister Joe Ceci announced on Feb. 24 that the province will likely face a $10.5-billion deficit as a result of the declining oil industry and subsequent loss of royalties. With the 2016–17 budget announcement expected in early April, … Read the rest
One of the ways provincial governments shape Alberta is through public board appointments. The highest decision-making body for universities — the Board of Governors — is an example of one of these boards.
The president is the public face of … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, February 2, 2016 —
Rachel Notley touted the benefits of a carbon tax and emissions cap for the reputation of Alberta’s energy sector when she announced Alberta’s new climate plan in November. She claimed it would help … Read the rest
Gary Bettman thinks the Calgary Flames need a new arena in order for the city to thrive. Canadian entrepreneur Kevin O’Leary wants Albertan premier Rachel Notley to resign. And local businessman Brett Wilson thinks Uber should be allowed in Calgary. … Read the rest
By Melanie Woods, January 21, 2016 —
Education Minister David Eggen recently announced the provincial government’s new guidelines for LGBTQ students in the public school system. This document includes, among other items, pronoun usage, gender-neutral washrooms and the creation of … Read the rest
