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2025 Alberta Budget Analysis

Alberta’s 2025 budget delivers tax cuts but runs a $5.2B deficit, driven by lower oil revenues and increased spending on health, education, and infrastructure. Property taxes are rising, tariffs loom, and resource royalties drop, exposing economic vulnerabilities. Will tax relief overshadow fiscal concerns, or will critics seize the deficit debate?

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𝘖𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘰𝘢𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘖𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘰: T-Minus One Day and Counting

As the final campaign day unfolds, party leaders are making strategic stops in key battlegrounds. Doug Ford targets manufacturing hubs, Bonnie Crombie fights for Liberal gains, and Marit Stiles rallies NDP strongholds. With union support, vote splits, and last-minute controversies in play, the finish line is in sight.

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𝘖𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘰𝘢𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘖𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘰: All in the Family?

With days until the Ontario election, Bonnie Crombie’s Liberals endorsed Mark Carney for federal leader—despite distancing from Trudeau for months. Is Crombie hoping federal momentum will lift her campaign? Meanwhile, Ford focuses on Trump’s tariff threat, and the NDP fights to stay relevant. Election day is fast approaching.

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Weekly Roundup - February 21, 2025

After Canada’s thrilling gold medal win against the U.S., a wave of national pride is colliding with political tensions. Trump’s tariff threats have reshaped Conservative messaging, and economic concerns are rising. In Alberta, political turmoil is heating up ahead of budget day.

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𝘖𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘰𝘢𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘖𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘰: Trust Your Candidates—But Make Sure They Won’t Derail Your Campaign

Bonnie Crombie’s push for NDP votes has been derailed by PC-led opposition research exposing past comments from Liberal candidates. With just over a week to go, the fight for second place is heating up. Can the Liberals recover, or will voter backlash cost them critical seats?

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