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National Post
an hour ago
- Business
- National Post
Don Braid: Smith's warnings about Alberta separatism is really about keeping UCP in power
Separatism is no threat to Alberta, or the federal government, or Canada itself. Article content But it is an enormous threat to Premier Danielle Smith and her United Conservative Party. Article content A provincewide vote of, say five per cent, would bleed support from the UCP and bring the NDP back to power. Article content That threat drives major elements of UCP policy, from removing books in schools to making nine demands for change from Ottawa. Article content Article content The UCP often governs 4.9 million Albertans for the benefit of a faction within the party. Article content Article content At an event with federal Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland on Thursday, Smith said Prime Minister Mark Carney should take separatism seriously. It's the fed's fault, after all. Article content 'If Ottawa wants to work with me to cause that (separatist) sentiment to subside, then we need to materially address the nine bad laws that have created that negative investment climate,' she said. Article content 'If they make the changes that we're requesting, then I suspect they can take the air out of that movement.' Article content Knocking a few points off a tiny separatist party's support is a weak rationale for moving the feds to action. Article content There isn't much of a market in Ottawa, or anywhere else, for the plaintive cries from Alberta the Oppressed. Article content On Friday, the government closed the books on fiscal 2024-25 with an astonishing surplus of $8.2 billion. Article content Originally, the finance department had forecast a surplus of 'only' $355 million (one that every other province would love to have). Article content Article content That surplus grew madly because of lush revenue in major categories, especially oil and gas. Article content Article content In 2023-24, the Alberta surplus was $4.3 billion; the year before that, it hit $11.6 billion. The only other province to book a surplus in 2024-25 was New Brunswick, with $41 million.
Bloomberg
an hour ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
Trump Turns on ‘Nice' Carney With Canadian Tech Tax Ultimatum
It had all been going so well. Since Mark Carney replaced Justin Trudeau as prime minister, Canada's relationship with the White House appeared to be functional again, on the mend after President Donald Trump's tariffs and overtures about making it the '51st state.'
National Post
an hour ago
- Business
- National Post
Don Braid: Smith's focus on Alberta separatism is all about keeping the UCP in power
Separatism is no threat to Alberta, or the federal government, or Canada itself. Article content But it is an enormous threat to Premier Danielle Smith and her United Conservative Party. Article content A provincewide vote of, say five per cent, would bleed support from the UCP and bring the NDP back to power. Article content That threat drives major elements of UCP policy, from removing books in schools to making nine demands for change from Ottawa. Article content Article content The UCP often governs 4.9 million Albertans for the benefit of a faction within the party. Article content Article content At an event with federal Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland on Thursday, Smith said Prime Minister Mark Carney should take separatism seriously. It's the fed's fault, after all. Article content 'If Ottawa wants to work with me to cause that (separatist) sentiment to subside, then we need to materially address the nine bad laws that have created that negative investment climate,' she said. Article content 'If they make the changes that we're requesting, then I suspect they can take the air out of that movement.' Article content Knocking a few points off a tiny separatist party's support is a weak rationale for moving the feds to action. Article content There isn't much of a market in Ottawa, or anywhere else, for the plaintive cries from Alberta the Oppressed. Article content On Friday, the government closed the books on fiscal 2024-25 with an astonishing surplus of $8.2 billion. Article content Originally, the finance department had forecast a surplus of 'only' $355 million (one that every other province would love to have). Article content Article content That surplus grew madly because of lush revenue in major categories, especially oil and gas. Article content Article content In 2023-24, the Alberta surplus was $4.3 billion; the year before that, it hit $11.6 billion. The only other province to book a surplus in 2024-25 was New Brunswick, with $41 million.
National Post
an hour ago
- National Post
Man, 46, charged with vandalism of National Holocaust Monument in Ottawa
OTTAWA — A 46-year-old man has been charged after Canada's National Holocaust Monument was vandalized earlier this month. Article content The Ottawa Police Service said in a news release Friday that the man was charged with mischief to a war memorial, mischief exceeding $5,000 and harassment by threatening conduct. Article content The man is scheduled to appear in court Saturday. Article content On June 9, the words 'FEED ME' were found scrawled in red paint across the face of the monument, with red paint also splashed on other portions of the structure. Article content Article content Prime Minister Mark Carney said he was 'appalled' by the vandalism and that the monument is a space for mourning and remembrance. Article content Article content The Ottawa Police Service says the investigation by its hate and bias crime unit continues. Article content Richard Marceau, vice-president of external affairs and general counsel at the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, said the monument is an important national symbol, especially at this time of 'heightened antisemitism.' Article content 'It was especially vile to see it vandalized and defaced,' Marceau said, adding that he's grateful police reacted quickly. 'That is why it's so important and it's critical for authorities and law enforcement to stamp down on this hatred and incitement, hard and fast.' Article content
Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Coby Mayo's two-run double
Ottawa Charge Eye Key Addition with Fifth Overall Pick in 2025 PWHL Draft The Ottawa Charge head into the 2025 PWHL Draft with an opportunity to make a statement, both on the draft board and in front of their home crowd. With this year's draft taking place in Ottawa, the team will look to strengthen a roster which has seen some key departures following a run to the Finals. 1:21 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
