Michele Jarvie

3 weeks ago | calgaryherald.com | Michele Jarvie

Article contentPremier Danielle Smith’s statement in the legislature on March 26 — defending her response to the threat of U.S. tariffs — was combative, inflammatory and disrespectful. Her language and tone pushed the limits of appropriate conduct in our legislature. Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentArticle contentParliamentary decorum typically encourages members to focus on policies and actions, rather than resorting to the sorts of personal insults included in her statement.

4 weeks ago | calgaryherald.com | Michele Jarvie

Advertisement 1Article contentIn Canada’s federal elections, every citizen has the right to vote and participate in shaping the country’s leadership. However, for many voters in Alberta, there is a sense that their votes do not carry the same weight as those in other provinces, particularly Ontario and Quebec.

1 month ago | calgaryherald.com | Michele Jarvie |David Wiens

Article contentArticle contentArticle contentIn this time of global instability, it has been inspiring to see Canadians from coast to coast rally to support our domestic food system and choose Canadian products. To see a misleading characterization of supply management in Will Verboven’s March 18 opinion column is not only disheartening for farmers but also needlessly divisive in a time when we need to stand together.

1 month ago | calgaryherald.com | Michele Jarvie

Article contentArticle contentArticle contentKudos to the Calgary Food Bank for providing emergency food to Calgarians struggling to meet their basic needs in our downtown. The new location is much more accessible. Importantly, the method of delivery is done with dignity. Article contentOver the past few years, Calgarians in need have indicated that a key component of dignity is choice. At this food bank location, emergency food seekers will choose their food, as most of us do when we shop.

1 month ago | calgaryherald.com | Dennis McConaghy |Michele Jarvie

Advertisement 1Article contentAlberta finds itself in a dark place between unjustified and pernicious threats of tariffs on energy trade with the U.S., and potential equally retaliatory actions from Prime Minister Mark Carney that will reduce (or eliminate) Alberta hydrocarbon production. Canada is progressing toward an extremist national climate goal of net zero, regardless of economic consequences.