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Federal hydrogen strategy checks off Alberta boxes, but funding still in question
Ottawa unveiled its hydrogen strategy on Wednesday in a rare announcement that had the governments of B.C., Alberta, Quebec and Canada all in agreement.
Read MoreNurses working ‘off-service’ while patients moved to make room
As Covid cases push the health-care system beyond its capacity, the province is working at a rapid clip to free up ICU beds.
Read MoreJustice centre launches legal challenge against Covid restrictions
The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms (JCCF) has launched a legal challenge against the province’s latest round of public health restrictions.
Read MoreOttawa grants Kenney’s wish by ramping up fiscal stabilization program
Ottawa will index its fiscal stabilization program to national GDP growth and nearly triple its per capita payout rate.
Read MoreAuditor general details Keystone XL investment
Some of the province’s planned spending on loan guarantees for the Keystone XL pipeline expansion project will be out the door before U.S. president-elect Joe Biden is sworn in as president of the United States on January 20.
Read MoreOmnibus red tape bill will ease restrictions on home builders
Many of the proposed changes in Bill 48, Red Tape Reduction Implementation Act, will affect the powers municipalities have to govern development in their communities.
Read MoreUCP bill would roll back labour changes, create Heroes Fund
A new piece of UCP legislation aims to scale back the compensation workers receive if they’re injured on the job — and end the requirement that companies rehire them.
Read MoreUCP to allow toll roads and bridges
New roads and bridges across the province will be authorized to carry a toll.
Read MoreAuto insurance overhaul: UCP to expand minor injury list, ponder no-fault system
The UCP is capturing more injuries under the auto insurance system’s minor injuries compensation cap and allowing more health professionals to diagnose and treat those injuries.
Read MoreWorkforce losses expected as Cenovus, Husky merge
Cenovus Energy will buy Husky Energy in a $3.8-billion merger announced on Sunday. The resulting synergies are expected to save both companies $1.2 billion — and cost Albertans jobs.
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