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Wed, 30 Nov 2022 20:11:00 EST
‘We’ve never seen anything like this’: Is Alberta’s new Sovereignty Act actually legal?
Debate about the constitutionality of Danielle Smith’s new bill is already underway, with one legal expert seeing a so-called Henry VIII clause (‘it’s not a compliment’) in its new powers for cabinet.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 20:22:00 EST
Danielle Smith’s government tries to clarify Sovereignty Act powers — as former rivals unite behind her
The Alberta government issued a clarification on a controversial bill that gives sweeping powers to government ministers in the name of battling the federal government.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 12:19:00 EST
‘Catastrophically stupid’ bill to limit federal powers introduced by Alberta’s new premier
Eyebrows were raised in Ottawa after Alberta Premier Danielle Smith introduced a bill that would enable overruling the federal government.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 15:31:00 EST
Province to cover one-third of Toronto’s $700-million budget shortfall
The Doug Ford government also suggested it might reimburse the city for the financial impacts of Ontario’s controversial new housing bill.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 15:11:00 EST
Ford government insists ‘no’ insider information was shared with developers in Greenbelt land swap
After waffling amid opposition claims the Progressive Conservatives may have shared insider information with land speculators, Minister Steve Clark scrambled to clear the air.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 18:24:00 EST
Actors’ union to assist performers with recovery of unpaid wages after criticism it did not warn members for weeks
ACTRA Toronto said in an email it was reaching out to the production companies involved to recover cheques that were cashed by a talent agency which has ceased operations.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 10:43:00 EST
AG report says doctors paid 5 times more than nurses to give COVID shots, slams Ford for ‘ignoring’ own experts on Highway 413
The finding comes a day after an Ontario Superior Court justice struck down the Ford government’s Bill 124 wage restraint legislation.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 10:32:30 EST
Ontario casinos should improve safeguards against money laundering: auditor general
“Reporting of suspicious transactions is low and varies among casinos” overseen by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, said Bonnie Lysyk.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 10:51:30 EST
Ontario auditor general addresses environment, casinos and education in 2022 report. Here are the highlights
Bonnie Lysyk released her annual report on Wednesday. Here are the key points.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 18:05:00 EST
Neuralink, Elon Musk’s secretive brain chip company, could begin human trials in 6 months
Follow along with the event here or on the company’s social media accounts.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 16:43:00 EST
Adi Developments settles with building regulator over Burlington condo project
The company that cancelled long-standing purchase agreements in March will pay a $60,000 penalty under the settlement with its regulator

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 16:05:43 EST
Migration cessation: a process that could cost refugees their Canadian future
A growing number of ex-refugees have lost protected status in Canada after using an old passport or returning home.



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