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Smith’s remarks comparing Ottawa’s treatment of Alberta to the Indigenous experience has drawn criticism

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Smith’s remarks comparing Ottawa’s treatment of Alberta to the Indigenous experience has drawn criticism

Treaty 6 chiefs say they have concluded that Prime Minister Danielle Smith does not respect or understand treaty rights and indigenous history after hearing comments she made in the Alberta legislature on Tuesday. Smith compared the federal government’s treatment of Alberta to Canada’s treatment of Indigenous peoples under Indian law—a comment that has frustrated and … Read more

Global National: November 29, 2022 | RCMP investigates alleged interference with Canadian democracy – Global News

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Global National: November 29, 2022 | RCMP investigates alleged interference with Canadian democracy – Global News

Global National: November 29, 2022 | RCMP is investigating alleged interference with Canadian democracyWorldwide news Poilièvre accuses Trudeau of “covering up” questions about China’s alleged election meddling.Worldwide news opinion | Canada’s leaders should take the Chinese threat more seriouslyThe Washington Post “No evidence at that time” of foreign interference in the 2019 federal election, Lucki … Read more

Smith’s bill to protect Alberta’s unvaccinated will not be introduced in the legislature

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Smith’s bill to protect Alberta’s unvaccinated will not be introduced in the legislature

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is reneging on a pledge to legislate human rights protections for COVID-19 unvaccinated people this fall. Instead, Smith said she is calling organizations with vaccine mandates to urge them to change their mind, if necessary by linking it to government funding. Smith is also asking Albertans to call her government to … Read more

Is Danielle Smith wrong about the Ukrainian great-grandfather’s journey?

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Is Danielle Smith wrong about the Ukrainian great-grandfather’s journey?

Danielle Smith came under fire for controversial comments when she reached for her family tree. Earlier social media posts had surfaced in which Smith, now premier of Alberta, had said Ukraine would be better off with Moscow’s desire to keep the country militarily neutral, and questioned whether parts of Ukraine would be happier under the … Read more

First Nations leaders in Alberta oppose the prime minister’s act of sovereignty

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First Nations leaders in Alberta oppose the prime minister’s act of sovereignty

In what may have been an unprecedented show of unanimity, all of Alberta’s treaty chiefs have spoken out strongly against the provincial government’s proposed sovereignty law. “It is nothing but a dangerous and harmful plan to undermine democracy and unleash the rule of law,” said Bearspaw Nation Chief Darcy Dixon, one of dozens of Treaty … Read more

‘Distorted stance on COVID’: Fired Alberta Health Services board member calls out Smith

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‘Distorted stance on COVID’: Fired Alberta Health Services board member calls out Smith

A health system leader sacked by Prime Minister Danielle Smith has fired back in an open letter, saying her abusive, divisive attacks, mixed with “twisted” anti-science beliefs, make her a poor excuse for a leader and someone who literally endangers Albertans. “(Albertans) have a right to government that is based on principles, respects decency and … Read more