Alberta Next survey asks if province should withhold social services for immigrants

Premier Smith hosts town hall event in Grande Prairie

Local residents brought their concerns directly to the Premier Danielle Smith on Friday at a town hall event hosted by the United Conservative Party.

VKS: Premier Danielle Smith talks 'Alberta Next' - The Vassy Kapelos Show

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith joins Vassy to discuss the launch of the Alberta Next panel which is holding town halls this summer to get feedback on how the province should stand up to Ottawa while building a “strong and sovereign Alberta within Canada'. Smith has promised a referendum next year on some of the ideas put forward to the panel.  Listen to The Vassy Kapelos podcast on the iHeart radio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wher

Alberta panel members say idea to cut aid to some newcomers comes from government

EDMONTON — Two members of Alberta's new $2-million panel fighting federal overreach say they aren't responsible for the messaging and ideas on the panel's website, including a suggestion to end social supports for some newcomers.

Alberta panel member says ask Premier Smith about idea to cut aid to some newcomers

A key member of Alberta's new panel fighting federal overreach says Canada's immigration system needs fixing, but couldn't comment on the panel considering an idea to cut supports for some newcomers. Business Council of Alberta president Adam Legge says questions about potentially excluding certain ...

Alberta panel members say idea to cut aid to some newcomers comes from provincial government

Adam Legge says all of the ideas on the panel's website come from Premier Danielle Smith's government.

Alberta Next survey asks if province should withhold social help for some immigrants

CALGARY - Whether Alberta should withhold social services from some immigrants is among the issues Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is tabling for debate this summer when she travels the province to consult citizens on potential referendum questions.