Political scientist Jared Wesley warns Alberta’s electoral boundary process could weaken accountability and outlines how to test the proposed map for partisan advantage.
Duane Bratt says Danielle Smith may survive an internal revolt, but the UCP risks losing voters if it remains identified with separatism.
Political scientist Stewart Prest says protecting Canadian democracy requires civic participation, civil disagreement and government action on the grievances feeding distrust.
Frank Graves sees signs of stronger Canadian unity, but warns that disinformation and younger Canadians’ economic insecurity leave democracy vulnerable.
Thomas Lukaszuk says Forever Canadian will maintain a permanent Edmonton office, challenge future separatist efforts and seek dialogue with some supporters.
Bob Weber explores how Alberta oil culture shapes identity, political loyalty and grievance, even as many Albertans support an energy transition.
Alberta’s pro-Canada majority defeated the push toward a separation referendum. Duane Bratt says the next struggle will unfold inside the UCP.
Ontario and Quebec lost manufacturing output and jobs while Alberta’s oil production and royalties grew. Markham Hislop argues that Canada’s economic debate must reckon with those contrasting fortunes.
Four soldiers killed in the CFB Wainwright fire have been identified. Alberta confirms 39 injured, including 19 in critical condition, as investigators examine the cause.
A deadly fire at CFB Wainwright in Alberta has killed and injured military personnel. High winds drove flames beyond the training area as investigators seek the cause.
Senator Paula Simons tells Energi Media that Alberta’s referendum campaign threatens the workers, entrepreneurs and researchers the province needs, while the other nine questions risk creating fresh constitutional grievances.
Cenovus’s proposed $5.7-billion purchase of Athabasca would lift its oil sands production share to 21.5 per cent, Wood Mackenzie estimates.
Author Jeremy Appel argues Danielle Smith channels anti-elite anger into an agenda that strengthens corporate power. His Energi Media interview explores oil interests, separatism and the durability of her political legacy.
Political scientist Stewart Prest says Canada must respond clearly to U.S. involvement in separatist politics and Danielle Smith’s ambiguity in Alberta.
Political scientist Duane Bratt says Alberta separatists’ contacts with U.S. political actors amount to foreign interference, while warning the Oct. 19 referendum could be followed by a Trump-style backlash over mail-in ballots.