An election in Alberta will be a test of a premier who has said that she models her politics after those of prominent right-wing U.S. politicians.
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Alberta Election Tests Conservatives’ Far-Right Shift
The pandemic took the conservative party in the oil-rich province of Alberta far to the right. An election on Monday will test if voters, traditionally among Canada’s most conservative, will follow.
Alberta Fires Rage While Election Ignores Global Warming
For politicians, discussing climate change in a province enriched by oil money is fraught.
Claims of Chinese Election Meddling Put Trudeau on Defensive
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada is battling critics and leaked intelligence reports that opponents say show he ignored warnings of Chinese interference in past elections.
Canada Knows China Tried to Meddle in Its Elections, but What Should Come Next?
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has rejected calls by the opposition for a full public inquiry.
‘It’s Our Central Park’: Uproar Rises Over Location of New Toronto Homes
A plan to build 50,000 homes in a protected green space surrounding Toronto has led to strident opposition and debate over where to house a projected influx of immigrants in the coming years.
Conservatives in Western Canada Pass Law Rejecting Federal Sovereignty
A new law in the province of Alberta radically circumscribes federal authority, advancing the agenda of the province’s far-right secessionist movement.
From Streets to Rallies, Truckers and Supporters Weigh Conservative Candidates
In his bid for the Conservative Party leadership Pierre Poilievre is wooing supporters of the blockade that shut down Ottawa and closed border points.
Canada’s Trucker Protests Have a New Political Champion
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemned the protest as illegal. Now some of his key opponents are embracing it.
How Catholics Avoided Paying Millions in Reparations for Residential Schools
During its final weeks in office, the previous Conservative government reached a deal allowing the church to walk away from most of its obligations.