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Alberta Separation Dream Stalls: What the Court Ruling Means for Your Wallet and Canada's Future

                                                                                               Alberta Legislature Building, Edmonton.  A judge has killed Alberta’s separation referendum petition, citing a failure to consult First Nations. Premier Danielle Smith vows to appeal — but the path forward is murky, and the economic stakes for all Canadians are enormous. MoneySavings.ca Staff  •  May 15, 2026  •  6 min read For much of the past year, Alberta separatists believed they were on the cusp of a historic moment. The grassroots group Stay Free Alberta had gathered over 301,000 petition signatures — well above the 178,000 required — and Premier Danielle Smith had already booked Oct...
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Yemeni Houthi Rebel Attacks on Ships in the Red Sea Disrupt Global Trade

 

The Yemeni Houthi rebel attacks on ships in the Red Sea have been causing significant disruptions to global trade. The Houthis, who are backed by Iran, have been targeting commercial ships in the region with drones and anti-ship missiles. 

The attacks have escalated since the start of the Israel-Hamas war in October 2023. The Red Sea is a crucial maritime artery for consumer goods and energy supplies, with 40% of Asia-Europe trade normally flowing through the area. The attacks have rerouted most of the trade normally flowing through the Red Sea, delaying shipments and raising transport costs. The impact of the attacks has been felt worldwide, with electric car maker Tesla announcing that it had to shut down its factory outside Berlin due to delays in supply chains.

In response to the growing impact on global trade, the United States and a host of other nations have created a new force to protect ships. The Biden administration has set up a 10-nation naval task force to protect ships traveling along this important route. Some of the world’s largest container shipping companies and oil giant BP have been sending vessels on longer journeys that bypass the Red Sea.


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