Teachers organizations from across Canada release joint statment condemning use of the Notwithstanding Clause to override teachers' rights, with the CTF launching a petition calling on the feds to annul or repeal any future action on teachers involving the NWC www.globenewswire.com/news-release...

"The genie is out of the bottle, it's not going back in." Mitch Sylvestre asked on Global News if he'd accept the results of a no vote and stop the separation fight if so He says he might- that it depends on a lot of things- but adds but that the movement won't stop globalnews.ca/video/118869...

Would eliminating 15-minute "free parking" deter you from going to a business? Would you be willing to pay an hourly fee at the zoo or other attractions? More on changes Edmonton's council is considering to city parking. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/b...

Will incentivizing hospitals by paying per surgery push some operations like cancer down the priority list for easier procedures? Chatted with AMA boss Dr. Brian Wirzba about this and if he believes moving away from blanket funding will fix surgical wait times. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/p...

NEW: Alberta confirms that new surgery funding model that ties money to patients has started in 12 facilities, incentivizing hospitals to perform more surgeries by paying for number and type of surgery insteadn of blanket budget. www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-lif...

"He's going to let you show up and take a picture of him wearing a hard hat and carrying a hammer and pretending he's a carpenter but he won't have time to take questions" Pierre Poilievre says Mark Carney has been in hiding since Friday since learning Canada had slipped into a technical recession

"Ten year ago under the Conservative government I was a part of, support for separation was zero." Poilievre asked what the impact would be for Alberta leaving- he says it would be "bad", adding that PM Mark Carney needs to take responsibility and explain how he'll unite everyone.

“A Meaningless assertion if you’re a separatist”— @apaquette.bsky.social points out separatists are using Canadian law to make their argument while saying that law prevents cities from leaving His new motion aims to revisit Edmonton's relationship with province podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/c...

U.S. church leader connected to Pete Hegseth declares strong support for Alberta independence movement, urges province to become Christian nation. (Alberta is home to three congregations under Wilson's church) www.theglobeandmail.com/world/articl...

“A Meaningless assertion if you’re a separatist”— @apaquette.bsky.social points out separatists are using Canadian law to make their argument while saying that law prevents cities from leaving His new motion aims to revisit Edmonton's relationship with province podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/c...

"We will be back in my home province of Alberta to campaign for a united country." Pierre Poilievre asked what his plans are to campaign for unity. He also is asked if he would debate separatist voices like Keith Wilson, but doesn't answer.

“I don’t think that’s a very accurate statement… starting a new country isn’t cheap." Finance Minister Jason Nixon arguing an independent Alberta wouldn’t be more prosperous He says he’ll be presenting a report soon with actual numbers making the case to stay podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/j...

"And most importantly, it tells you that your city is not passively accepting whatever comes next." Edmonton councilor @aaronpaquette.bsky.social presents a motion looking into the city's place within Alberta, as a response to the provincial sovereignty debate. aaronpaquette.ca/blog-2-1/sep...

Rates of IPV are 1.8 times higher in rural areas than urban- at a time when Alberta has higher than national rates overall. And yet, the ACWS say provincial funding is being cut at several rural shelters- and they're urging the UCP to hit pause on that decision. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/a...

“I don’t think that’s a very accurate statement… starting a new country isn’t cheap." Finance Minister Jason Nixon arguing an independent Alberta wouldn’t be more prosperous He says he’ll be presenting a report soon with actual numbers making the case to stay podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/j...

NEW: Mickey Amery approves the Order in Council for Alberta's sovereignty referendum question

When it comes to duty to consult, who got it right- Wab Kinew or Danielle Smith? More on that, how it plays into Alberta's sovereignty debate, and why it might be impossible to re-open and revamp Section 35 of the constitution. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/w...

Has sovereignty talk already impacted Alberta businesses? Anthony Nelson says Alberta has been great for his water filtration company, but adds his investors are raising questions about the future here, prompting him to look at relocating to BC or Ontario. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/a...

"The position of our party, the UCP caucus and the UCP government is that we believe in a sovereign Alberta within a united Canada." UCP release new pro-Canada statement after party president declines to pick a side in separation debate ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/alberta...

“She is not an innocent bystander to this referendum — she is the driver of the bus.” Naheed Nenshi on premier Smith being at odds with UCP prez on federalism, his thoughts on her speaking up more for Canada, and if he'd share a stage with her for the cause podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/n...

"I'm letting you know, I speak for the party, and what our party has said is that we support autonomy and sovreignty for Alberta in a united Canada." Premier Danielle Smith pushes back against UCP president Rob Smith's claim that the party will not have an opinion on sovereignty.

Did you know that doomscrolling is just a modern day version or your survival instinct at work? More on why we gravitate towards it, how it exhausts us, snd why more people are taking a break from the news. Have you cut down? podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/w...

In a battle for the future of the country, if your default as a party is to have no opinion on separation- even as your elected leader champions federalism- then it's perfectly simply. Objectively, the UCP is now a separatist party. calgaryherald.com/opinion/column…

Why did Wab Kinew push back against Danielle Smith? What are Dave Eby's true motives opposing a pipeline? And did Danielle Smith don a Team Canada jersey? More with Global BC's Ben O'Hara Byrne on Western Premiers' meeting. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/w...

“Use actual provincial elections”— Edmonton Mayor Andrew Knack says Premier Smith should’ve let Albertans vote for a separatist party in the next election instead of holding a referendum. He says the gov should focus on real issues like homelessness & addictions podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/m...

Did you know older conservative rural men are the more likely to vote for separation? More with Dave from Angus Reid on a majority of Albertans saying they'd vote against any sovereignty question and how unpopular Premier Smith’s handling of the issue has been. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/a...

“It’s been a long time since a PM stood up for Alberta" Former CPC MP Monte Solberg says it's “heartening” to see PM Carney advocate for the province in BC Solberg has launched the Vote to Stay campaign, asking Albertans to pledge support for staying in Canada podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/a...

"(Her lawyer) told the court the comments, including “I’m coming for you,” that Wallace was going to her house with a shovel..." Former head of Alberta Health Services tells Edmonton court she fears for her safety globalnews.ca/news/1186360...

“It’s been a long time since a PM stood up for Alberta" Former CPC MP Monte Solberg says it's “heartening” to see PM Carney advocate for the province in BC Solberg has launched the Vote to Stay campaign, asking Albertans to pledge support for staying in Canada podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/a...

What are Alberta's most banned books in 2026? Among them, The Handsmaid Tale graphic novel was pulled by seven school divisions, with the graphic novel for 1984 being removed in eight. reddeeradvocate.com/2026/05/25/a...

"Did (Albertans) vote for this last provincial election? No, they didn't, it wasn't on the ballot paper, it wasn't in the mandates or platforms of the governing party..." PM Mark Carney says a separatist question isn't helpful to the economy, that it wasn't part of the UCP's election platform.

"Being part of Canada bring many economic advantages... but it's more than economic benefits, it's social, it's what we are as Canadians, Canadians take of each other." PM Mark Carney lays out what he sees as the benefits for Alberta remaining in Canada.

"It is often advanced that vote for this and you will strengthen our hand in future negotiations, and that's a very dangerous bluff." Mark Carney likens Alberta's sovereignty referendum to Brexit, saying voters run the risk of being left with a bad hand they didn't mean to vote for.

A new poll from Angus Reid finds 61% would vote No on a referendum to call a separatist referendum, compared 35% in favour. A larger number would vote entirely against separation. And a majority say Premier Smith has handle the issue poorly. angusreid.org/alberta-refere…

"Helping Danielle Smith avoid a leadership review is a Danielle Smith problem." Columnist Jen Gerson says the premier could’ve avoided a referendum entirely, but instead she chose that path & turned it into an Alberta issue to protect her political career LISTEN: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/s...

Shrewd strategy to quell separation... or naked self-preservation? The spiciest political panel on radio examines Premier Smith's referendum motives, what Lukaszuk's petition called for, and how Carney, Poilievre and Nenshi factor into the sovereignty debate. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

Pierre Poilievre and his Alberta caucus will campaign to keep Alberta in Canada. Former CPC MP Damien Kurek on the push to find pride in being both Canadian and Albertan, what the campaign might look like in rural areas and his thoughts on Premier Smith's plans podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/h...

Shrewd strategy to quell separation... or naked self-preservation? The spiciest political panel on radio examines Premier Smith's referendum motives, what Lukaszuk's petition called for, and how Carney, Poilievre and Nenshi factor into the sovereignty debate. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

"Helping Danielle Smith avoid a leadership review is a Danielle Smith problem." Columnist Jen Gerson says the premier could’ve avoided a referendum entirely, but instead she chose that path & turned it into an Alberta issue to protect her political career LISTEN: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/s...

Premier Smith asked about critics who say she's responsible for the separation crisis and referendum. Smith says all she's doing is listening to the 700K Albertans who signed a petition calling for a sovereignty referendum.

"I'd never do it, Premier Smith knows how I fell, she wants to I guess protect her 30% base." Ontario Premier Doug Ford suggests Alberta's referendum is being held to ensure Danielle Smith keeps her job as UCP leader, and that leaving Canada would be a "disaster for Alberta".

"Do not be fooled by her deathbed conversion last night, in which she said 'I'm fighting for Canada'- because let's be clear, she will not lift one finger to help the remain side in this ridiculous referendum" AB NDP leader Naheed Nenshi reacting to Premier Smith's address and referendum question.

"It has not been a good situation for Great Britain." Uncertainty over Alberta separation comes at 'exactly the wrong time': chamber CEO ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/uncerta...

“Never thought this day would come." @[email protected] says Danielle Smith will be remembered as the premier who changed laws to tear the country apart for her own gain. He adds legal scholars agreed his petition did not call for a referendum. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/f...

"She’s a very smart person." Chatted with separatist leader Mitch Sylvestre about what he expects from Premier Danielle Smith in the debate, the potential question, why he thinks polling is flawed and why he believes intelligence agencies are spying on him. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/c...

'“I feel duped,” (Mitch Sylvestre) said, minutes after the Premier finished her television address.' Danielle Smith’s Alberta referendum plan draws criticism from all sides www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...

PM Mark Carney says Canada is working, and he is looking forward to working with Danielle Smith, Pierre Poilievre and all 37 Alberta MPs and all Canadians to build a better Alberta and Canada.

David Parker has joined Jeffrey Rath in calling for Danielle Smith to be removed as UCP leader and Premier.

I dont know if Alberta's referendum question will pass the Clarity Act but it will pass the Calamity Act.

UCP civil war incoming? Jeffrey Rath says Danielle Smith's referendum on having a referendum means she has lost her base.