It’s been a chaotic Christmas for many travellers across the country, including one fluffy passenger who was separated from their family and stranded at Vancouver’s airport. But a spokesperson for Vancouver International Airport says the saga of Bunbun the stuffed rabbit has a happy ending, with the toy now on its way back to its…
The Tale of Bunbun, Stranded at Vancouver Airport, Has a Happy Ending
Alberta to Suspend Fuel Tax, Saving Albertans 13 Cents per Litre
Alberta’s Finance Minister Travis Toews announced Dec. 20 that the province would suspend the full provincial fuel tax for six months, starting Jan. 1. That means Albertans will save 13 cents per litre on gasoline and diesel for the first half of the new year, Toews said. That’s an estimated $440 total for people driving…
AB Premier Appoints MLA Tracy Allard as Parliamentary Secretary for Civil Liberties
EDMONTON—Alberta cabinet Grand Prairie MLA Tracy Allard has been appointed the province’s parliamentary secretary for civil liberties, a new position that the premier said would advise to cabinet on how property and civil rights can be addressed in legislation. Danielle Smith discussed the new position on Dec. 17 during her weekly Saturday radio show, saying…
Ottawa Announces Record $24 Billion in Equalization Payments
The federal government has announced it will provide a record $24 billion in equalization payments in 2023–24 with Quebec, Manitoba, and Maritime provinces being the main recipients. Announced on Dec. 15, the latest figure of $23.96 billion represents a $2 billion increase from 2022–23. Equalization, a federal program that sees the transfer of tax dollars…
Cory Morgan: Avoiding a Constitutional Crisis as Alberta and Ottawa Spar on Gun Ban Legislation
Commentary Alberta’s controversial Sovereignty Within a United Canada Act (Bill 1) gained Royal Assent on Dec. 15 and has been formally enshrined into law. Premier Danielle Smith’s government will be itching for the chance to use the new legislation. Battles with Ottawa almost always shore up support for the government in power in Alberta, and…
Alberta Starts 5-Year Plan to Boost Rural Economy
Alberta announced a five-year plan to boost rural communities by investing in infrastructure, tourism, skills development, and entrepreneurship. It coordinates some initiatives already in motion and adds new ones, with more than $1.5 billion combined behind them. Nate Horner, minister of agriculture and irrigation, said at the announcement on Wednesday: “We have all these cogs…
Alberta Says It’s Taking Jurisdiction on Firearms Offences Away From Ottawa
EDMONTON—The government of Alberta says it’s taking back jurisdiction on the handling of gun-related charges from Ottawa. Justice Minister Tyler Shandro wrote a letter to federal justice minister David Lametti on Dec. 15, advising the province would be exercising their “constitutional jurisdiction [to] protect firearms owners from an increasingly hostile federal government.” “It’s a choice…
Calgary Councillor Charged With Mischief Following Confrontation With Driver
A Calgary city councillor has been charged with mischief following an investigation into a confrontation between him and a driver at an intersection earlier this year. The Edmonton Police Service says in an email that the Calgary Police Service requested in April that they handle a probe into an incident involving Gian-Carlo Carra, noting Carra…
Alberta’s Auto Insurance Among Highest in Canada: Report
While Alberta may offer good value when it comes to buying a house, the same can’t be said when it comes to paying for auto insurance, according to a report conducted by international accounting firm Ernst & Young. Commissioned by the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) and released on Dec. 8, the report found…
Alberta Police Reform Could Bring Civilian Oversight
Legislation tabled in Alberta Thursday could make sweeping changes in the province’s policing, including the creation of an independent agency to handle complaints against police. The Police Amendment Act is a broad effort to make the first major changes to the province’s Police Act since the 1980s. Those changes would also require police to develop…
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