Smith is arguing that the federal Liberals are “manipulating municipalities” into rewriting their bylaws in exchange for federal support
This week, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith once again introduced legislation squarely aimed at picking a fight with Ottawa. This time, though, the proposed bill she has dubbed the
Alberta bristled at the perceived intrusion into provincial jurisdiction. Smith argued the federal Liberals are “manipulating municipalities” into rewriting their bylaws in exchange for federal support. If there are consequences – and so far, the Alberta government has said nothing about what those might be – McIver told CBC Calgary’s Eyeopener that refusenik cities “kind of asked for this.”
“Albertans are tired and frustrated with all the inter-jurisdictional squabbling between the provincial and federal governments at a time when communities are facing numerous serious issues – things like inadequate local infrastructure funding, a shortage of affordable housing, sharp increases to cost of living, and a health care crisis,” he said.
Advanced Education Minister Rajan Sawhney told reporters Thursday that the province isn’t trying to impede academic freedom.
British Columbia Alberta Western Canada Regionalpage
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Western Canada: Elections Alberta turns its eyes to Take Back Alberta and its leaderThe Globe and Mail offers the most authoritative news in Canada, featuring national and international news
Read more »
Western Canada: Spring brings warnings of fierce wildfire season aheadMuch of Western Canada has been mired in a drought with snowpacks at historically low levels sparking fears that 2024 could see thousands more acres of woodland burned
Read more »
B.C.’s wildfires helped feed glacier meltdown across western Canada: reportWorld Meteorological Organization report also confirms 2023 as the hottest year on record
Read more »
Forecast: Record-breaking warmth in Western Canada, cold and snow elsewhereA dose of sunshine is expected to warm up Western Canada, while cooler temperatures and snow are forecast elsewhere in the country.
Read more »
Western Canada: Naheed Nenshi joins race to become next leader of Alberta NDPAs a latecomer to the race, it remains to be seen if Nenshi’s style of politics will win him the top job
Read more »
Western Canada: B.C. makes another attempt at law to involuntarily treat teens in crisisProponents of such a measure say short, involuntary stints in care settings allow teens to break their patterns of drug use and recover enough to be offered options that might improve their health
Read more »