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Alberta’s premier rode into office declaring war on the federal government—and won by a tiny margin. Can she keep her rebellious rural base happy, without sparking a national crisis?

Sought-after for his practical wisdom, Russell was an expert on the Constitution and established new fields of study on how judges’ personal leanings matter, and on the Supreme Court as a political force, as well as passionately advocating for Indigenous peoples

Alberta’s premier rode into office declaring war on the federal government—and won by a tiny margin. Can she keep her rebellious rural base happy, without sparking a national crisis?

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Before they were competing for the Conservative leadership, Pierre Poilievre and Patrick Brown were young rising stars in conservative politics, distinct in their competing philosophies of what a conservative party should be. Poilievre returned to his former university conservative club on Sunday.

A lot of Albertans feel like the rest of Canada doesnt understand or appreciate the contributions that theyve made to Confederation

Winners to be announced virtually June 9 at a free online event. After promising a full-fledged public consultation on his widely condemned plans to open up the Rockies to Australian miners, the premier has now told Albertans that the review won’t include anything that matters like water and land use. Coal mining will be the only subject. Breaking promises and betraying Albertans appear to be constant themes of Kenney’s government. Its coal saga is a prime example. In 2017, the aspiring pre...

The Man behind Stephen Harper The new Conservative Party has tasted success and wants majority rule. If Tom Flanagan and his Calgary School have their way, they’ll get it without compromising their principles May 1, 2020 - by Marci McDonaldMarci McDonald Updated 9:44, May. 1, 2020 | Published 4:22, Oct. 12, 2004This article was published over a year ago. Some information may no longer be current. Eamon Mac Mahon The Calgary school has drawn attention from US intellectuals for creating “a...

"We took our time doing it thoroughly," Knopff said in an email to CBC News. "We were to prioritize substantially accomplished people, but to be skeptical of simple celebrity." "It was to be a capstone appointment for a fully developed career, not a mid-life stepping-stone appointment," Knopff said. "Judgment and temperament were key." Knopffs six-member committee was chaired by longtime public servant and secretary to the governor general Sheila-Marie Cook. Other members included Kevin Ma...