Smith is trying to position herself as a voice of reason, protecting children. She would love to force her opponents to take unpopular positions. The post Danielle Smith’s action on gender issues sparks outrage from NDP, Liberals — and that’s fine by her appeared first on Graham Thomson ..read more

Notley’s departure won’t just be felt in the province but potentially across Canada as one of the country’s most influential progressive politicians exits the stage. The post Rachel Notley is stepping down as Alberta NDP leader — and leaves a gaping hole appeared first on Graham Thomson ..read more

The former premier says her party is well-positioned to take on the UCP The post Notley Is Stepping Down as NDP Leader appeared first on Graham Thomson ..read more

Next year, you can expect Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to spark more legal showdowns with the federal government, push ahead with an Alberta Pension Plan despite public opposition and codify protection for those who railed at pandemic restrictions, writes Graham Thomson. The post Danielle Smith in 2024: Get ready for pensions rights, vaccine fights and legal sights appeared first on Graham Thomson ..read more

Alberta’s Opposition leader on how Smith’s UCP won, why she’s stayed on, the energy future and more. A Tyee interview. The post Rachel Notley: ‘They Were Comfortable Lying’ appeared first on Graham Thomson ..read more

Alberta’s premier is looking for political points and investment in dubious climate ‘solutions.’ The post Here’s What Danielle Smith Is Really Doing in Dubai appeared first on Graham Thomson ..read more

Premier plans to pitch carbon capture and Alberta’s ‘clean’ oil and gas at climate summit. The post Danielle Smith Heads to COP28 to Sell Fossil Fuels appeared first on Graham Thomson ..read more

Her goal is to force Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to the negotiating table over energy regulations. Failing that, she wants to force him into court. The post Danielle Smith uses Sovereignty Act in a stroke of theatre — with an eye on her next act appeared first on Graham Thomson ..read more

Albertans have a long history of swallowing fantasies sold by Conservative leaders. The post Danielle Smith’s Pension Trickery: Why Voters Might Just Fall for It appeared first on Graham Thomson ..read more

Her dream of an Alberta Pension Plan would remove half the assets of the CPP, according to a report the province commissioned. The post Danielle Smith is coming for your pension. Is this her Brexit moment? appeared first on Graham Thomson ..read more