News & Insights
NDP Leadership Kicks Off (or at least the rules are set)
Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming leadership race, and some of the key issues delegates wrestled with in Red Deer.
The Weekly Roundup - January 22, 2024
Last week, Alberta NDP Leader and 17th Premier of the province Rachel Notley announced her intent to step down as leader.
The Weekly Roundup - 2024 Lookahead
After a break for the holidays, today’s edition of the Roundup is an opportunity to look ahead to what we anticipate will be the main stories shaping Alberta and federal politics in 2024.
The Weekly Roundup - 2023 Year in Review
As another year draws to a close, it’s time for New West Public Affairs’ Year in Review edition of the Roundup.
The Weekly Roundup - December 18, 2023
The Legislature is adjourned until February. Due to legislation passed by the Kenney government, the Alberta Budget must be tabled before the end of February each year.
The Weekly Roundup - December 1, 2023
COP28 is underway in the United Arab Emirates, with a strong showing from both the Alberta and Federal governments among the 70,000 anticipated attendees.
Ontario 2023 Fall Economic Statement Analysis
Amidst economic uncertainties, a Greenbelt scandal, and a complex global landscape, Ontario’s 2023 Fall Economic Statement was unveiled today by the Ontario PC government.
Throne Speech Analysis 2023
Monday’s Speech from the Throne opened the first session of the thirty-first legislature, providing a roadmap for Premier Danielle Smith’s UCP government while firing plenty of missives at her favourite target of late, the federal government of Justin Trudeau.
The Weekly Roundup - October 19, 2023
U.S. President Joe Biden will deliver an Oval Office address tonight as the world watches the unfolding conflicts in both Israel and Ukraine.