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AIMCo job cuts raise questions about commitment to inclusion, critics say
The Alberta Investment Management Corporation's removal of an employee in charge of formal diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives raises questions about the corporation's commitment to fostering a positive work environment, human resources experts say.
Trump says U.S. doesn't need Canada's oil, gas, vehicles or lumber
As Ottawa promises to retaliate against American trade tariffs, U.S. President Donald Trump has taken a new swipe at Canada.
As Trump renews tariff threat, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith calls for diplomacy, not retaliation
As U.S. President Donald Trump renews his tariff threat on Canadian products, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says diplomacy, not retaliation, is the best way for the country to stifle the risk of punishing new trade sanctions.
Alberta regulator lays charges against Imperial for failing to contain, report oilsands berm overflow
Imperial Oil is facing nine charges for allowing millions of litres of contaminated wastewater to leak from its Kearl oilsands mine in northern Alberta, and for failing to mitigate the environmental damage.
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Alberta human rights tribunal dismisses trans woman's discrimination complaint against EPS
An Alberta human rights tribunal has dismissed a complaint that the Edmonton Police Service was discriminatory in how officers responded to a safety complaint about a transgender person who hadn’t reported back from a date.
Alberta Teachers' Association questions benefit of mandatory screening tests for young students
Teachers delivering new mandatory screening tests to young students said the exercise took a lot of time and effort with questionable benefits, says a new University of Lethbridge study completed for the Alberta Teachers’ Association.
Alberta premier disappointed Justin Trudeau did not call a federal election
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says it’s “irresponsible and selfish” for resigning Prime Minister Justing Trudeau to delay calling a federal election, and that it’s now up to Canada’s premiers to advocate for the country in U.S. trade negotiations.
Cuts to provincial training program left thousands without affordable access to continuing education
More than 2,300 low-income students across Alberta lost access this school year to financial help for courses preparing them for work or post-secondary education after cuts to an aid program.
Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi to seek nomination in Edmonton-Strathcona
The former Calary mayor says he's seeking the party's nomination to run as a candidate in an Edmonton riding previously held by Rachel Notley.
Q&A: Why Alberta Premier Danielle Smith agrees with Trump about border issues in trade spat
In a year-end interview, Smith reflected on pressing issues and said her next steps will be revealed in the government’s budget, set to be tabled on Feb. 27.