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Alberta Recall Drives Target UCP After Back-to-Work Law as Smith Declines Changes

Unions are mobilizing recall bids under a statute that sets steep signature thresholds.

Indigenous community members across Canada are calling for greater transparency and accountability in local governance.
Saskatoon Hilltops receiver Isaiah Vallderruten and the rest of his teammates will host the Okanagan Sun in Sunday's Canadian Bowl.
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The issues of classroom size and complexity were among the major stumbling blocks that led to the recent strike by Alberta's 51,000 teachers.

Overview

  • Alberta invoked the Charter’s notwithstanding clause to pass back-to-work legislation for 51,000 teachers, drawing criticism that it short-circuited collective bargaining and silenced educators.
  • AFL president Gil McGowan called on members to organize recall efforts against UCP MLAs to “topple this government.”
  • Elections Alberta lists two recall petitions now circulating with seven more in application, and the law requires in-person signatures equaling 60% of votes cast within 90 days.
  • Premier Danielle Smith told the legislature she will not change the recall rules “at the moment” and said the petitions are being used in bad faith to try to overthrow her government.
  • Reporting says some UCP caucus members want tougher recall rules even though many previously backed easing recalls, as public commentary remains sharply divided over the government's approach to education and labour.