CFIB mocks farm safety rules with Paperweight Awards
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business awards target a mix of local inspectors and Alberta Bill 6, which would expand workplace safety to farms and ranches. Farmworkers Union head Eric Musekamp calls the award insulting, saying health and safety rules are life saving and constitutional. Amber Ruddy notes farmer concerns about regulation applicability and consultations.
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Farmworkers Union of Alberta
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Alberta PC Wildrose unity debate divides party faithful
PC leadership candidates clash on party merger with the Wildrose as Jason Kenney pushes unity to form a new party. Critics say the plan is unfeasible and harmful, while Wildrose signals a takeover rather than a merger. Other speakers stress stability and a strong local party structure ahead of the next election.
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Alberta
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Liberals drop pledge to reform Canada's voting system
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau abandons the commitment to end first past the post before the 2019 election. He cites no national consensus and says consultations show Canadians do not seek a new system, while critics label the move a betrayal and accuse Liberal leaders of appeasing supporters.
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NDP
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House of Commons
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Liberals
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