Tag: Federal Government

The federal government has announced a 510 million investment into water and wastewater infrastructure in Alberta tied to housing growth.

The provincial and federal governments have reached an agreement in principle on methane emissions that would let the province keep control of its own regulations. Premier Danielle Smith said the deal supports both the environment and the energy sector, while Prime Minister Mark Carney said it will help cut emissions and protect jobs.

The federal and Alberta governments are moving to streamline the approval process for major infrastructure projects. Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith have released a draft co-operation agreement that would create a “one project, one review” process for environmental and impact assessments in the province.

A Conservative MP from Alberta has crossed the floor to join the Liberal party. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced earlier today (Wednesday) that Edmonton Riverbend MP Matt Jeneroux will sit with the Liberal caucus and serve as special adviser on economic and security partnerships.

According to a report released by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, Alberta is slated to miss its target of creating affordable and accessible childcare spaces in the province by its initial deadline of March 31st.

The latest Order of Canada recipients have been named. Governor General Mary Simon has made 80 new appointments to the Order, celebrating the contributions of Canadians in various fields.

Canada and Alberta have signed a new deal aiming to create an Indigenous co-owned pipeline to Asian markets, boost oil production and suspend key federal energy regulations. Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith signed a memorandum of understanding Thursday. The agreement includes a one-million-barrel-per-day bitumen pipeline project, declared of national interest. Both governments committed to working

A narrow majority of MPs voted in favour of the Liberal government’s budget Monday, avoiding another federal election.