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Should United States president Donald Trump succeed in colonizing Canada, the process would be achieved by means of dividing Canadians against one another—starting with the referendum in Alberta scheduled for October 19. The referendum was contingent upon the success of citizen-led petitions initiated by three parties: the Alberta Prosperity Project (APP), a nonprofit organization advocating for Alberta’s independence; a former Progressive Conservative deputy premier of Alberta, Thomas Lukaszuk, advocating that Alberta remain in Canada; and, indirectly, by Premier Danielle Smith’s government itself through legislation that lowered the threshold for citizen-led referendums and extended the signature period. This approach allowed Smith to straddle political factions within Alberta, and satisfy her base, while maintaining her professed commitment to Canadian unity.

Provincial election on Oct. 24 pits the NDP and Conservatives’ economic visions against a complex and grim reality

Jim Kyte, a 15-year NHL veteran, seeks equitable funding for deaf athletes who compete internationally

With demand for the sweetener growing, industry concerned about losing market share if production can’t keep up