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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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LCBO Strike Continues Amidst Dispute Over Return-to-Work Protocol

 

A tentative agreement to end the two-week-long strike at the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) has been thrown into question, with both sides accusing each other of bad faith bargaining. The Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU), representing 10,000 LCBO workers, announced that the strike would continue because the employer refused to sign a return-to-work protocol.

Despite initial optimism, the LCBO has stated that OPSEU introduced significant new monetary demands after the tentative deal was reached, which they argue should have been addressed during negotiations. The LCBO plans to file an unfair labour practice complaint against OPSEU.

The strike, which began on July 5, has been largely driven by concerns over Premier Doug Ford’s plan to allow convenience and grocery stores to sell ready-to-drink cocktails, a move that OPSEU claims threatens their jobs. The LCBO, however, maintains that this issue is not relevant to the bargaining table.

Negotiations had resumed earlier this week, with the LCBO offering wage increases, improved benefits for part-time workers, and the conversion of casual workers to permanent full-time positions. However, the failure to finalize the return-to-work protocol has left the strike ongoing, with no clear resolution in sight.


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