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PoliticsAlberta's economy relies on immigration, chamber report states
A Calgary Chamber of Commerce report states Alberta's economic future depends on attracting immigrants. The report comes as a provincial referendum approaches, with half of its questions focused on immigration policy.
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PoliticsAlberta to pause provincial fuel tax for three months
Alberta's provincial fuel tax will be suspended for three months beginning October 1, a move expected to save drivers 13 cents per litre on gasoline and diesel. The federal government has also suspended its fuel excise tax until the end of January.
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PoliticsAlberta Premier Smith unlikely to create Crown corporation for gas pipelines
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith stated it is unlikely her government will establish a new Crown corporation to build natural gas pipelines. This follows a leaked cabinet report that recommended such a move to address transmission bottlenecks and support the growth of AI data centres.
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Politics · United StatesAlberta MLA Jennifer Johnson travels to Minnesota for conference
Alberta legislature member Jennifer Johnson is travelling to Saint Paul, Minnesota, to attend the Midwestern Legislative Conference. The trip is intended to promote Alberta's energy, trade, and agriculture interests following the collapse of Canada-US trade negotiations.
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