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Redford accused of picking a fight with labour
Feb 26, 2013

Alberta Premier Alison Redford, desperate to cut costs amid a ballooning deficit, is angering the very labour groups she coveted for support during her leadership bid and last year’s election. […]

Standing committee examines Bitumen Bubble’s silver lining
Feb 26, 2013

AFL to highlight advantage of in-province upgrading in presentation to Redford Government Edmonton – Alberta Federation of Labour president Gil McGowan will promote the benefits of the bitumen bubble on […]

2013 Feb 26 Presentation to the Standing Committee on Alberta’s Economic Future on the Study of BRIK (Bitumen Royalty-in-Kind) Program
Feb 26, 2013

Speaking Notes Gil McGowan, President As elected officials from across the province, you all know that the majority of Albertans want to see more upgrading done within our borders. You’ve […]

Renewable in Ottawa
Feb 21, 2013

When Peter Julian visited his in-laws in Shandong province in 2011, he was struck by skies which, depending on weather, either were grey, or grey and wet. The New Democratic […]

Salary freeze an example of Tory mismanagement says AFL
Feb 19, 2013

Fiscal update shows province has revenue problem, not a spending problem Edmonton – Alberta’s fiscal update shows a government disconnected from the economy it’s supposed to manage says the Alberta […]

Alberta on pace for $3.5-$4 billion deficit: finance minister
Feb 19, 2013

A $2.4 billion drop in resource revenue has put Alberta on pace for a deficit of between $3.5- and $4 billion — one of the highest deficits in history, Finance […]