Fiscal stimulus hasn’t revived the economy, but Liberals know what to do — more stimulus
As the finance minister prepares his fall economic update, the outlook is decidedly gloomy. July’s uptick in economic growth was... View Article
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Oil marches higher as Goldman calls $10 barrel hike by new year
Oil prices rose nearly 3 per cent today, extending their rally on optimism over OPEC’s first output cut plan in... View Article
Canada’s First Nations show signs of buyer’s remorse over Trudeau Liberals
The Trudeau government’s oft-promised commitment to build a new relationship with Canada’s First Nations isn’t working out exactly as either... View Article
Notley takes credit where credit isn’t really due
Graham Thomson, Edmonton Journal More from Graham Thomson, Edmonton Journal Politics, like life, is rarely fair. Just look at Premier... View Article
Notley won’t back down on carbon tax, minimum wage
Don Braid, Calgary Herald More from Don Braid, Calgary Herald Premier Rachel Notley doesn’t just dismiss demands that she delay... View Article
Oil surges 6% on OPEC agreement, but analysts skeptical of sustained rally
Cartel lays groundwork to reduce output by 740,000 barrels a day from current level By Robson Fletcher, Oil prices surged as... View Article
Alberta NDP refuses to release economic impact study of carbon tax
The Canada government says the GDP will rise, proving the carbon levy will be positive for the economy By: Jeremy... View Article
Notley dismisses concerns minimum wage hike, carbon tax will hurt Alberta economy
By The Canadian Press Canada Premier Rachel Notley says she rejects the notion that a minimum-wage hike and carbon tax... View Article
Fort McMurray teen finally reunited with horse she rode to escape raging wildfire
Jada Polem’s flight from the fiery furnace of Fort McMurray on her horse Mya last May is still a vivid... View Article
Ontario still thinks government giveaways are the route to a successful economy
The way the Ontario Liberal government sees it, the route to a successful economy is via an ongoing supply of... View Article
Caution urged as Trudeau accused of getting too close to Beijing
OTTAWA — With Premier Li Keqiang lauding the launch of a “golden decade” of Canada-China relations during a visit to... View Article
It turns out shockingly few workers will benefit from the steeper CPP we’re all forced to pay
Perhaps someday our grandchildren will learn the stories of the political heroes that vanquished the Great Canadian Pension Crisis. They... View Article
Alarm bells ring over demise of one of Canada’s biggest feedlots
Chris Varcoe, Calgary Herald More from Chris Varcoe, Calgary Herald It started operating in 1958, helping pioneer an industry in the... View Article
Alberta NDP asks supporters to sign pro-gay-straight alliance petition
by Janet French The Canada NDP have created an online petition soliciting the names of people who support LGBTQ students’... View Article
Carbon tax questions need answers (with poll)
Calgary Herald Editorial Board More from Calgary Herald Editorial Board The NDP didn’t mention during last year’s election campaign that it... View Article