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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Alberta panel members say idea to cut aid to some newcomers comes from government
By Jack Farrell Two members of Alberta’s new $2-million panel fighting federal overreach say they aren’t responsible for the messaging and ideas on …
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Immigration, pension: A look at survey questions put forward by Alberta Next panel
By Jack Farrell The Alberta Next panel, chaired by Premier Danielle Smith, is holding town halls this summer to get feedback on how …
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Alberta and Ontario ink agreement to simplify labour mobility, remove trade barriers
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberAlberta Premier Danielle Smith and Ontario Premier Doug Ford have signed an agreement aimed at removing trade barriers and simplifying labour mobility …
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Alberta’s Smith says she doesn’t see ‘an appetite’ for provincial pension plan
By Jack Farrell The idea of Alberta opting out of the Canada Pension Plan isn’t moving ahead — at least for now. Premier …
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Carney pledges to defend against Trump ‘economic betrayal’ in victory speech
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberLiberal Prime Minister Mark Carney declared a new era of Canadian economic independence in his victory speech Tuesday night, vowing to protect …
