Matthew Black

Edmonton

Provincial Affairs Reporter at Edmonton Journal

Provincial Affairs Reporter at Edmonton Sun

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Alberta government failed to follow access to information rules

5 days ago | edmontonjournal.com | Matthew Black

Alberta government failed to follow access to information rules"Accountability is the cornerstone of the exercise of good governance," Alberta Information and Privacy Commissioner Diane McLeod noted in her report released May 9. Diane McLeod became Alberta's fourth information and privacy commissioner in August 2022.
Alberta government failed to follow access to information rules

6 days ago | edmontonsun.com | Matthew Black

"Accountability is the cornerstone of the exercise of good governance," Alberta Information and Privacy Commissioner Diane McLeod noted in her report released May 9. Published May 09, 2025 • Last updated 5 hours ago • 2 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Diane McLeod became Alberta's fourth information and privacy commissioner in August 2022.
LaGrange denies Opposition accusations of Bill 55 hospital privatization

6 days ago | edmontonjournal.com | Matthew Black

LaGrange denies Opposition accusations of Bill 55 hospital privatizationHealth Minister Adriana LaGrange and Premier Danielle Smith speak at a news conference in Calgary on March 21, 2025.
LaGrange denies Opposition accusations of Bill 55 hospital privatization

1 week ago | edmontonsun.com | Matthew Black

Published May 08, 2025 • Last updated 19 hours ago • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Health Minister Adriana LaGrange and Premier Danielle Smith speak at a news conference in Calgary on March 21, 2025.
LaGrange denies Opposition accusations of Bill 55 hospital privatization

1 week ago | edmontonsun.com | Matthew Black

Published May 08, 2025 • Last updated 5 hours ago • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Health Minister Adriana LaGrange and Premier Danielle Smith speak at a news conference in Calgary on March 21, 2025.
Cooper to resign as MLA, speaker to take on job as Alberta representative in D.C.

1 week ago | edmontonjournal.com | Matthew Black

Cooper to resign as MLA, speaker to take on job as Alberta representative in D.C."I believe that we are at a critical time in our province and in our country with respect to how we interact with the world and with the United States of America," Cooper said the legislature on WednesdaySpeaker Nathan Cooper provides details on the official opening of Phase 1 of the legislature grounds’ fountain reconstruction during a press conference in Edmonton, Wednesday June 26, 2024.
Cooper to resign as MLA and Speaker to take on job as Alberta representative in D.C.

1 week ago | edmontonsun.com | Matthew Black

"I believe that we are at a critical time in our province and in our country with respect to how we interact with the world and with the United States of America," Cooper said the legislature on WednesdayPublished May 07, 2025 • Last updated 4 hours ago • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.
Smith defends timing of Alberta referendum speech as Carney calls for Canadian unity

1 week ago | edmontonjournal.com | Matthew Black

Smith defends timing of Alberta referendum speech as Carney calls for Canadian unity"You can always ask a question," Carney said of a potential Alberta separation referendum, "but I know how I'd respond."Premier Danielle Smith speaks to reporters during a press conference at the Alberta Legislature, in Edmonton Tuesday May 6, 2025.
Smith repeats demands, creates 'Alberta Next' panel ahead of likely independence vote in 2026

1 week ago | edmontonjournal.com | Matthew Black

Smith repeats demands, creates 'Alberta Next' panel ahead of likely independence vote in 2026"There is a large and growing number of Albertans that have lost hope in Alberta having a free and prosperous future as a part of Canada. Many of these Albertans are organizing petitions to trigger a citizen initiated referendum," Smith saidPremier Danielle Smith.
Alberta takes federal clean electricity regulations challenge to court

1 week ago | edmontonjournal.com | Matthew Black

Alberta takes federal clean electricity regulations challenge to courtThe Alberta Court of Appeal will provide its opinion on if the regulations are constitutional or not, though there's no timeline for when that will happenAlberta Premier Danielle Smith announces proposed changes to several pieces of democratic process legislation in Edmonton on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.