From Deficit to Direct Democracy: Smith’s Referendum as a Policy Lever

Premier Danielle Smith delivered a live address to Albertans laying out her government’s intent to hold a referendum on immigration policy and federal authority (scheduled Oct. 19, 2026) a move she characterized as necessary to grapple with “out-of-control immigration” and the resulting strain on the healthcare, education and social service systems that is straining the […]

British Columbia unites in sorrow in response to heartbreaking mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge

A tragic mass shooting that resulted in the deaths of nine people, including the shooter, and injuries to 27 more in the small north-eastern BC community of Tumbler Ridge cast a heartbreaking shadow on the opening of the BC Legislature today. Instead of setting the government agenda for 2026, the brief speech delivered by Lt-Gov […]