Former MP seeks Alberta independence talks with U S president
Medicine Hat's former MP LaVar Payne joins Calgary press conference to launch the Delegation to Washington project aimed at gauging U S support for an economic union or statehood for an independent Alberta. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith signals a citizen led referendum could be possible this year if sufficient backing emerges.
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Alberta
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Calgary
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United States
Jogger in Kin Coulee Park on a warm March afternoon
A person jogs along a Kin Coulee Park pathway during a warm March afternoon as Environment Canada notes cooler Alberta temperatures are forecast for March and April, with daily highs remaining above zero so far. The weather map on Page A2 provides this week's outlook.
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Liberals hold six point lead in Leger poll over Conservatives
Leger poll for The Canadian Press shows 44 percent of decided voters backing the Liberals to 38 percent for the Conservatives while 48 percent think the Liberals will win the election and 31 percent expect a Conservative victory. Jagmeet Singh warns of massive challenges as Poilievre attacks Carney over overseas interests. Sean Fraser reverses decision not to run, joining several MPs in recent weeks. Poll surveyed 1,599 Canadians March 21–23. online method lacks margin of error.
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NDP
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Toronto
Pierre Poilierre
Liberal
Mark Carney
Canada
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