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Alberta Politics

David Climenhaga's Alberta Politics Blog

Constitutional Law

Posted inAlberta Politics

Federal environment minister spoke softly about that unreported toxic sludge leak, but Ottawa carries a big stick

by David ClimenhagaMarch 10, 2023March 11, 2023

In the event of conflict between valid federal and provincial laws, the federal law is paramount. So Alberta can’t wish away federal regulations. Ottawa’s environment minister seems to have noticed.

Posted inAlberta Politics

Danielle Smith to Alberta at first newser of 2023: ‘We haven’t made a decision to invoke the Sovereignty Act on anything’

by David ClimenhagaJanuary 11, 2023January 11, 2023
Posted inAlberta Politics

Splish-splash! Saskatchewan’s Scott Moe channels UCP frontrunner Danielle Smith’s cynical Sovereignty Act performance

by David ClimenhagaAugust 24, 2022August 24, 2022
Posted inCanadian Politics

With a murky legal strategy but a clear political one, Jason Kenney vows to challenge use of Emergencies Act in court

by David ClimenhagaFebruary 20, 2022
Posted inCanadian Politics

Supreme Court settles the carbon pricing matter in Ottawa’s favour – and maybe a lot more than that

by David ClimenhagaMarch 26, 2021
Posted inAlberta Politics

Alberta’s Bill 1 is bad law, bad theatre, and an unconstitutional attack on the fundamental rights of citizens

by David ClimenhagaJune 5, 2020June 5, 2020
Posted inAlberta Politics

‘Has Trudeau committed treason?’ The answer is no and the question is completely bonkers!

by David ClimenhagaDecember 26, 2018December 26, 2018
Posted inAlberta Politics

Rachel Notley and Jason Kenney find common ground, sort of … on dubious pipeline posturing

by David ClimenhagaMarch 12, 2018March 12, 2018
Posted inAlberta Politics, Canadian Politics

Inclusion of 1905 act in Constitution means Brad Wall’s ‘Notwithstanding Clause’ gambit is no slam-dunk

by David ClimenhagaMay 3, 2017May 4, 2017
Posted inAlberta Politics

Holy smoke! Saskatchewan court’s Catholic education ruling is a bombshell

by David ClimenhagaApril 22, 2017May 4, 2017
Posted inAlberta Politics

In subversive move, Edmonton school board chair calls for optional Catholic programs in public schools

by David ClimenhagaFebruary 8, 2017

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