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Alberta’s government is taking swift action to protect three key pieces of transgender-related legislation, Mayor Farkas' Calgary foreign flag ban stalled as council ducks urgent vote, and more.
Alberta invokes notwithstanding clause on parents’ rights, women’s sports bills
Alberta’s government is taking swift and decisive action to protect three key pieces of transgender-related legislation, invoking the notwithstanding clause to immediately shut down anticipated and ongoing court battles and ensure the laws take effect without delay.
WATCH: Carney’s budget passed. What happens next?
In the latest episode of Not ‘Sorry’ on Juno News, host Alexander Brown, Director of the National Citizens Coalition, delivers another unapologetic dive into Canadian politics. Joined by commentator Wyatt Claypool, the duo dissects the Liberals’ razor-thin budget victory, passing 170-168 in the House of Commons.
Calgary foreign flag ban stalled as council ducks urgent vote in first setback for Farkas
Calgary’s new mayor, Jeromy Farkas, suffered his first setback on Tuesday as city council refused to fast-track a proposal that he supported to ban foreign flag-raisings at Calgary City Hall, punting the debate to a future meeting.
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BC Conservative push for new leadership grows to 30 officials
A growing grassroots revolt inside the Conservative Party of British Columbia has now expanded to 30 former and current Riding Association board members and other officials publicly calling on the party caucus to trigger a leadership change.
Carney hails Toronto’s immigrant majority as a “Canadian success story”
Prime Minister Mark Carney is applauding Toronto’s growing immigrant population, calling the city a model for Canada’s future.
TD Bank settles human rights case with Indigenous Muslim man over status card rejection
A years-long human rights complaint in British Columbia involving a man who says he was denied service and had police called on him while trying to open a bank account has been resolved. The case concluded in a traditional washing ceremony held on Sunday evening.
Alberta introduces wide-ranging red tape reduction bill
The Alberta government has unleashed its tenth round of bureaucracy-busting legislation, taking aim at red tape across the province, from ID rules and professional accreditation to tourism and the cervid industry.
WATCH: Carney’s budget NARROWLY PASSES + B.C. calls drug stigma “colonialist”
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government narrowly passed its first budget, avoiding an early election after New Democrats declined to oppose the vote. Carney says the plan protects Canada’s way of life, while Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre calls it a “costly credit-card budget” that will drive up the cost of housing, food, and everyday essentials.
Canadians paying 80% more on bureaucracy compared to a decade ago: CTF
Government bureaucracy has become increasingly expensive for Canadians, rising by an additional $6 billion last year alone, according to Public Accounts disclosures.
Alberta plans hybrid healthcare model, allowing optional private choices
Alberta is poised to revolutionize healthcare with a new model that would allow doctors to work in both the public and private systems at the same time, according to leaked draft legislation. This groundbreaking shift, a first in Canada, directly addresses the crisis of long wait times and poor access by finally opening the door to private-sector solutions.
Nenshi accused of importing U.S.-style politics by hiring American firm
Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi is under fire for hiring an American political advertising firm to produce a campaign video, a move that critics say completely undercuts his party’s message about stopping U.S. political meddling and supporting Canadian jobs.
Jewish charity loses status following Palestine activist pressure
A third Jewish charity has lost its charitable status in a move its director says was driven by “outside complaints” and not any wrongdoing or misconduct.
