As another year draws to a close, it’s time for New West Public Affairs’ Year in Review edition of the Roundup.

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.

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.

A Gloomy Fall Statement with Headwinds Ahead.

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.

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.

U.S. President Joe Biden will deliver an Oval Office address tonight as the world watches the unfolding conflicts in both Israel and Ukraine.

In advance of the Thanksgiving long weekend, the governing Liberals and opposition Conservatives are attempting to get back to messages that will resonate with the general electorate regarding affordability and bringing down grocery prices.

The House of Commons resumed sitting yesterday after the summer break, and rather than the political sparring that was anticipated, a rare moment of unity occurred.

A scary wildfire season continues to burn through the western provinces and territories.