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Monthly Archives: December 2024
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Happy Kwanza! However you celebrate the season, the Soapbox family would like to wish you and yours a safe and happy holiday. All the best to you in 2025. And, in keeping with tradition, here’s … Continue reading
Do The Math
I swore I was going to put politics aside in the run up to Christmas, but when the latest screed from Free Alberta Strategy dropped into my inbox, I had to respond. You’ll recall that the Smith government is trying … Continue reading
Posted in Danielle Smith, Economics, Economy, Politics and Government
Tagged Alberta Pension Plan, Chief Actuary, CPP, Danielle Smith, Trevor Tombe
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The Alberta Sovereignty Act Rises Again
Alberta moved one step closer to becoming a banana republic this week. Premier Smith announced she will use the Sovereignty Act to combat the federal government’s cap on emissions by putting forward a motion that will give her government more … Continue reading