Analysis

Canada needs the provinces to work together on needed climate action - not rally around a resolve to fight the federal government

Part 4 of a four-part series, in which Canada’s National Observer presents a data-based dismantling of the false claim that Alberta’s oil and gas sector has been targeted by a cabal of American foundations.

Part 3 of a four-part series, in which Canada’s National Observer presents a data-based dismantling of the false claim that Alberta’s oil and gas sector has been targeted by a cabal of American foundations.

Part 2 in a four-part series, in which Canada’s National Observer presents a data-based dismantling of the false claim that Alberta’s oil and gas sector has been targeted by a cabal of American foundations. 

There's a possibility of widespread strike action brewing in Alberta amid cuts similar to those seen in Ontario.

Part 1 of a four-part series, in which Canada’s National Observer presents a data-based dismantling of the false claim that Alberta’s oil and gas sector has been targeted by a cabal of American foundations.

Alberta would overtake Saudi Arabia as the worst climate-polluter on the planet per-person if the province secedes from Canada.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau showed no sign of dropping his government’s stated commitment to climate action when he unveiled a new cabinet Wednesday. But whether the government will act quickly enough to address the growing climate emergency remains to be seen.

Canada’s federal election in mid-October laid bare fractures between different parts of the country - resurgent separatists in Quebec joined by disgruntled provinces out west. And that division out in the prairies seemingly only got worse once the votes were counted.  Talk of western separation and Wexit followed the new minority Liberal government back to Ottawa. 

This weekend Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced the creation of the Fair Deal Panel — a panel tasked with creating “Alberta’s strategy to secure a fair deal in the federation.”

Climate was on no one’s ballot yesterday but won in a landslide. 

The Bloc victory stopped the Conservative Party’s hope of forming government.

Conservative leader Andrew Scheer seems to be a willing pawn for a desperate oil industry turning to more aggressive political tactics.