Alberta’s Democratic Dissatisfaction and the Separatist Moment
Albertans, like other fellow Canadians, can have the perception that political leaders are disconnected from ordinary people – that democracy is not as effective as promised.
Albertans, like other fellow Canadians, can have the perception that political leaders are disconnected from ordinary people – that democracy is not as effective as promised.

New U.S. evidence demonstrates that data centres raise retail electricity prices in deregulated markets. This is bad news for Alberta’s data centre ambitions.

Albertans must be reminded that Canadians have their backs, and there are many ways the rest of Canada can support unity with Alberta.

Misinformation and disinformation are polarizing Alberta politics, stoking division and a reactionary shift to the right.

One year since their historic election, and in the midst of a massive economic downturn, the Notley government has proven what progressive, principled government can do.

This is the kind of bold leadership needed in the rest of Canada to make headway on combatting inequality, poverty and to create the conditions for a growing economy that benefits everyone.

After more than four decades of conservative rule, here’s a primer on the top eight progressive policies Albertans embraced with the election of a majority NDP government under Rachel Notley.

In moving away from coal, Alberta would be in the mainstream of a trend that’s now picking up speed around the world.


