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Democrawonk — An oil barrel occupies a huge pink chair marked GROWTH beside a tiny stool and hard hat marked NEW JOBS, in an ink editorial cartoon.

Great News For Everyone Who Happens To Be A Barrel Of Oil

PoliticsOctober 18, 2026 at 9:17 PM EDTBy Simon Hill

Canada's pipeline ambitions may increase oil output without reviving the old jobs bonanza. Workers deserve more than a flattering production forecast.

Democrawonk — Danielle Smith gestures between a comfortable room and a closed door labeled Possible Exit, with a screwdriver below.

Alberta’s Premier Opens An Exit She Hopes Nobody Will Use

Around The WorldOctober 16, 2026 at 8:30 PM EDTBy Simon Hill

Danielle Smith and Mark Carney make the case for staying together, beside the political exit she put on the ballot.