Chelan Skulski

1 month ago | bnnbloomberg.ca | Brittany Ekelund |Chelan Skulski

As oil hits a low not seen in years, and stock markets sink in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs, experts and industry are bracing for what it might mean for Alberta and Albertans. Finance Minister Nate Horner outlined Budget 2025 in February, warning of “evolving uncertainty with Canada-U.S. trade relations” and possible hard times ahead. Alberta’s budget is based on oil at $68 a barrel and each dollar lost costs the province $750 million.

1 month ago | ctvnews.ca | Brittany Ekelund |Chelan Skulski

As oil hits a low not seen in years, and stock markets sink in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs, experts and industry are bracing for what it might mean for Alberta and Albertans. Finance Minister Nate Horner outlined Budget 2025 in February, warning of “evolving uncertainty with Canada-U.S. trade relations” and possible hard times ahead. Alberta’s budget is based on oil at $68 a barrel and each dollar lost costs the province $750 million.

1 month ago | ctvnews.ca | Chelan Skulski |Craig Ellingson

Premier Danielle Smith says she is striking a post-mortem election panel to give Albertans the chance to raise issues they might want put to a referendum. Responding to a question Saturday on support for separation, Smith says she is looking to hear from all Albertans after the federal election, giving voters a chance to raise any issue, including leaving Canada. “I am calling it the ‘What’s Next’ panel,” the premier said on her weekend radio show.

1 month ago | ctvnews.ca | Craig Ellingson |Chelan Skulski

Municipal leaders in Alberta say funding is at risk under legislation requiring cities and health agencies to get provincial approval before receiving federal dollars. And the provincial government has now exempted universities from the rule, leaving critics calling for a carve out or for the law to be scrapped altogether.

2 months ago | ctvnews.ca | Chelan Skulski |Miriam Valdes-Carletti

With the teetering trade war between Canada and the U.S., industry leaders in the oil and gas industry in Alberta are already bracing for the blow of tariffs. Download our app to get Edmonton alerts on your device On Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump said the 25 per cent tariff on Canadian goods would be put on hold until April 2 on goods which fall under the North American Trade Pact.