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Bill that could allow province to ignore federal laws criticized by constitutional scholars and Indigenous leaders

At the end of the third quarter reporting season in October, the Big Four oilsands producers continued to report record profit levels. Collectively, Cenovus, CNRL, Imperial Oil and Suncor earned $5.8 billion in the third quarter and $23.1 billion in the first nine months of 2022. The average return on…

Alberta's incoming premier has set the stage for a showdown with Canada's federal government and push back against federal laws which is likely to set the oil-rich province on a collision course with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Danielle Smith, 51, was elected leader of Alberta's ruling United Conservative Party on Thursday and will become 19th premier of Canada's main oil-producing province.

(This Oct. 6 story has been corrected to change the headline to say premier-designate instead of premier-elect)

Danielle Smith rode a wave of Alberta populism to win the United Conservative Party leadership on the sixth ballot.

With a new Alberta premier taking office in October and a general election required by the end of May 2023, fiscal policy may become a wedge issue between Alberta’s United Conservative Party and the NDP.

"I burst into tears with happiness but at the same time I was thinking 'which cat's blood did I have all over my hands'

Danielle Smith denies thefts while working for Support 2 Independence