Alberta Cabinet Shuffle
On May 21, 2026, Premier Danielle Smith announced changes to her cabinet. This cabinet shuffle comes following the resignation of now-former Minister of Finance and President of the Treasury Board Nate Horner, and former Minister of Hospital and Surgical Health Services Matt Jones. Both announced on May 20, 2026, that they would not run for […]
The Canada-Alberta Energy Agreement: A Turning Point for the West
On May 15, 2026, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Danielle Smith announced a landmark Implementation Agreement in Calgary, delivering on the Memorandum of Understanding the two governments signed in November 2025.
Briefing Note: Spring Economic Update 2026
The Spring Economic Update 2026 (available here) tabled by Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne, is a 178- page interim fiscal document updating Parliament on revised deficit projections and new spending measures since Budget 2025.
Federal By-Election Brief
Federal by-elections are held between general elections to fill vacant seats in the House of Commons. Vacancies arise when Members of Parliament resign, pass away, or otherwise leave office before the end of their term.
Briefing Note: Government of Alberta Municipal Changes Overview
Announced in a press conference on Thursday March 26, 2026, the Government of Alberta has proposed amendments to the Municipal Government Act (MGA) that would establish a provincewide Councillor Accountability Framework for elected municipal officials.
Lac La Biche County and Athabasca County Unite in Historic Joint Council Discussion to Advance Regional Priorities
The Mayor, Reeve, and Councils of Lac La Biche County and Athabasca County met this week for a historic joint discussion to strengthen cooperation on the issues that matter most to residents and businesses across the region.
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Integrated Strategic Partners Welcomes Chief Ouray Crowfoot as a Senior Consultant
Former Chief of Siksika First Nation led landmark $1.3 billion settlement Edmonton, AB — March 2, 2026 — Integrated Strategic Partners (ISP) is proud to welcome Chief Ouray Crowfoot to IntegratedStrategic Partners (ISP) as a Senior Consultant. Ouray brings a rare combination of executive leadership, financial expertise, andhands-on governance experience that will further strengthen ISP’s […]