By Lisa Johnson Two Alberta cabinet ministers say money was a key factor in the United Conservative government’s decision to use the Charter’s …
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Alberta’s Smith only has herself to blame for recall petitions: Labour leader
By Jack Farrell The president of the Alberta Federation of Labour says Premier Danielle Smith only has herself to blame for her United …
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Smith defends back-to-work law, says decision is the democratic job of lawmakers
By Lisa Johnson and Jack Farrell Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is defending her government’s move to quickly pass back-to-work legislation invoking the Charter’s …
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Teachers challenge Alberta law using notwithstanding clause to end strike
By Lisa Johnson and Jack Farrell Alberta teachers say they’re taking Premier Danielle Smith’s government to court for overriding their Charter rights to …
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Alberta teachers weigh legal options as back-to-work legislation looms in strike
By Fakiha Baig The union representing Alberta teachers in a provincewide strike say they’re talking to lawyers to determine next steps as legislation …
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By Lisa Johnson and Aaron Sousa Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Thursday, as thousands of striking teachers and their supporters chanted and shouted …
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Smith defends not increasing Alberta’s minimum wage, set to be lowest in Canada
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is defending her province’s minimum wage as it is once again set to become the lowest in Canada. …
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Alberta launches $8 million youth hiring incentive for employers
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberAlberta’s government will provide $8 million in grants to employers who hire workers aged 15 to 24, according to a government announcement. …
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Alberta’s Smith says tight budget means teachers face a stark choice in bargaining
By Lisa Johnson With a provincewide teachers strike looming, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says their union has a stark choice between heftier pay …
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Alberta Premier Smith says unions prompted COVID-19 shot coverage expansion
By Matthew Scace and Lisa Johnson Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Thursday her government’s sudden shift in COVID-19 vaccination policy was prompted by …
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