LANDSLIDE: 91.5% Approval of Danielle Smith

Sources close to Premier Danielle Smith have told The Counter Signal that the UCP leader has received a whopping 91.5% approval rating at her leadership review. Beyond the leadership review, party members voted on a number of policy resolutions presented by party constituencies. The policies are non-binding, meaning the UCP will not have to act […]

Smith cracks down on backyard butchers

Alberta’s government has announced significant changes to its meat inspection regulations, prompted by a recent surge in illegal slaughter operations and the sale of uninspected meat. The proposed Meat Inspection Amendment Act aims to increase fines for offenders from a maximum of $10,000 to $100,000 per offense. “We are taking action to maintain public confidence […]

Smith launching legal challenge to Trudeau’s carbon tax

Smith’s UCP taking feds to court over Trudeau’s carbon tax carve out that almost completely benefits Atlantic Canadians.

“It’s inappropriate to grant exemptions to one region of the country while unfairly treating others differently.”

Nenshi falsely quotes UCP, quietly deletes post  

Alberta’s NDP leader Naheed Nenshi has deleted a social media post—without apologizing—after he falsely quoted the UCP’s Jennifer Johnson. Nenshi attempted to smear the recently reinstated UCP member over comments that led Premier Danielle Smith to remove her from the caucus. The comments in question came from a 2021 meeting with constituents, during which Johnson […]