Article content Alberta Premier Danielle Smith tabled her government’s signature sovereignty act in the legislature on Monday afternoon in an effort to frustrate the coming federal emissions cap. In a speech in the legislature Monday afternoon, Smith cited the potential for job losses and economic shortfalls as prompting the government to invoke the Alberta Sovereignty Within a United Canada Act for a second time. “The way that Ottawa has been treating Alberta over the last number of years is unacceptable,” she said inside the legislature on Monday afternoon. “We are not using this act lightly, but this is the mechanism that we have to tell the federal government that we believe they are acting in a way that is illegal and unconstitutional.” The motion proposed a number of measures to deal with the emissions cap, which Smith refers to as a de facto production cap, including: The final draft of the emissions cap was published early last month and require oil and gas industry emissions to drop by the equivalent of 35 per cent below 2019 levels by 2030-’32. Smith has indicated the province will also launch a constitutional challenge of the cap once it is passed into law. The sovereignty act motion can be passed by a majority vote of MLAs following debate in the legislature. It cites section 92A of the Constitution Act that gives provinces “exclusive legislative jurisdiction over the exploration, development, conservation, management and production of non-renewable natural resources.” Alberta’s interpretation of that section has yet to be tested in court, nor has how it would coincide with the parallel constitutional responsibility to the environment which is a shared jurisdiction between the federal and provincial governments. On Monday, Smith stressed the emissions cap would further hurt the economies of Alberta and Canada as they brace for the looming blanket tariffs promised by incoming U.S. President Donald Trump. “We should not discount the incoming administration’s commitment to energy security,” she said. “Ottawa must recognize that Alberta is uniquely positioned in all of the world as the perfect partner to the United States and achieving that objective.” Last week, federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault and Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson issued a joint statement accusing Smith of politicizing emission reporting as a way to distract from her government. “The pollution cap will drive the industry to invest record profits back into the sector helping to fuel Canadian-made clean technologies and creating jobs in the process,” it states, adding that the intent of the cap is to ensure the industry “does its fair share to reduce greenhouse gas pollution.” “We are very confident in the constitutionality of the regulations. The Supreme Court has confirmed the federal government’s role on environmental issues and the regulation of greenhouse gas pollution.” The regulations are expected to be finalized and published by Ottawa in 2025, and compliance requirements wouldn’t come into effect until 2030 at the earliest. Speaking to reporters inside the legislature Monday, Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi said the motion will slow down the pace of business. “(It) adds unbelievable amounts of red tape to private business,” he said. “They now have to clear everyone who visits their site with the province. They have to report in different ways that may violate the law and their emissions. This government loves to interfere with the free market and it loves to interfere with other governments.” Explorers and Producers Association of Canada president Tristan Goodman told the Calgary Herald it’s clear the province doesn’t have a willing partner to work with in Ottawa. “We would need to see the details of what the province is doing but, overall, we appreciate the premier is stepping up and defending the sector,” Goodman said. “Is now the time that the federal government should be pursuing something that’s detrimental to one of its most important balance of trade (and) economic contributors?” Legal commentators have critiqued the act since its inception as being more about symbolism than an actual constitutional challenge. “I think (this is) intended to present a response that is demanded by the political constituency that supports getting tough on Ottawa,” said University of Alberta law professor Eric Adams. “It’s an attempt to get in front of the issue.” — with files from Chris Varcoe and Cindy Tran mblack@postmedia.com Bookmark our website and support our journalism: Don’t miss the news you need to know — add EdmontonJournal.com and EdmontonSun.com to your bookmarks and sign up for our newsletters here. You can also support our journalism by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribers gain unlimited access to The Edmonton Journal, Edmonton Sun, National Post and 13 other Canadian news sites. Support us by subscribing today: The Edmonton Journal | The Edmonton Sun.More than 72 million people are expected to shop during Cyber Monday, according to the National Retail Federation . The end-of-year shopping surge provides a major boost for retailers. "The last six weeks of the year makes a big difference," said Brian Miller, owner of Geppetto's Toys in San Diego. "It can make or break your year as a retailer." Retailers already got a major bump from Black Friday spending. Consumers spent a record $10.8 billion online on Friday, according to Adobe Analytics . That's up more than 10% from last year. "It's not only bonanza for the shoppers, but it's bonanza for the stores," said Professor Alan Gin of the University of San Diego's Knauss School of Business. "People have just gotten a misconception of what was happening. Yes, prices are up, but in this recent time period here, what we've seen is that wages have risen faster than prices have increased. So, people's real incomes have gone up." Last month, consumer confidence hit its highest level in more than a year, according to the Conference Board, a nonprofit that tracks business and consumer sentiment. RELATED STORY | 'Essentially, I just gifted a scammer $100': Gift card draining costing shoppers and retailers Americans are paying with plastic for a lot of their shopping. According to a survey from the National Retail Federation, 39% of shoppers said they plan to use credit cards for their holiday spending. More than one in four shoppers say they plan to take on some debt during the holidays — either by carrying a credit card balance or using a buy now, pay later service, according to Bankrate . American credit card debt hit a record $1.17 trillion in the third quarter of this year. 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Don’t be sycophant, Wike fires back at OdiliPARIS :Leaders Paris St Germain beat Toulouse 3-0 in Ligue 1 on Friday as the Parisians remained unbeaten in their domestic campaign following goals by Joao Neves, Lucas Beraldo and Vitinha. Neves put the hosts in front in the 35th minute with a volley from the edge of the area, before Beraldo doubled the lead with first touch late in the second half and substitute Vitinha sealed the win in stoppage time. PSG top the French top flight with 32 points, six ahead of second-placed AS Monaco who beat Brest 3-2 earlier on Friday. With their fifth consecutive win, PSG are one of the three teams among the European top five leagues that remain undefeated this season alongside Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich and Juventus, currently sixth in Serie A. PSG, who travel to Bayern in the Champions League on Tuesday, started off cautiously against Toulouse, who handed the Parisians their only defeat in their previous 40 Ligue 1 games. League's top scorer Bradley Barcola was denied a good opportunity by Toulouse goalkeeper Guillaume Restes, an attempt that came one minute before Neves opened the scoring, netting a neat weighted pass from Achraf Hakimi low inside the left post. Hakimi had a chance of his own from a distance as PSG continued to dominate the possession after the restart, but Restes parried his shot above the bar. Warren Zaire-Emery then thought he doubled the lead for the hosts in the 54th minute, a goal that was ruled out for offside after a lengthy VAR review. Toulouse struggled to capitalise on the few chances that came their way, with substitute Shavy Babicka firing over the bar from close range minutes after entering the pitch. Beraldo, however, added a second in the 84th minute, scoring from around the penalty spot for his first goal of the season after he landed a rebound, before Vitinha netted a precise cross from fellow substitute Randal Kolo Muani to seal the points. Following their 1-0 win over Lens on Nov. 2, PSG have now kept two consecutive clean sheets at home in Ligue 1 for the first time in a year. They next host Nantes on Nov. 30. Toulouse, who are 10th on 15 points, welcome Auxerre on Dec. 1.By Ross Cristantiello Rep. Ayanna Pressley received a bomb threat this week, the second such incident targeting a sitting congresswoman in recent days. Pressley’s office was notified Monday that a bomb threat was made against her home and her family, a spokesperson told Boston.com. The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office received the threat, and the Boston Police Department sent officers to her address. “We take these issues seriously and we are in touch with relevant officials regarding the investigation,” the spokesperson said in a statement. “SWATing threats like these pose a threat not only to elected officials, their families, and their staff, but also our neighbors and community and we strongly condemn them.” BPD spokespeople did not return a request for more information Thursday. Rep. Lori Trahan and her family was also targeted last weekend in Westford. It is unclear if the two events are related. Last month , most of Connecticut’s congressional delegation and Reps. Seth Moulton of Massachusetts and Seth Magaziner of Rhode Island were targeted by bomb threats. Pressley, a high-profile progressive who represents much of Boston and a few nearby suburbs, campaigned on behalf of Vice President Kamala Harris this year. In recent weeks, she has been focusing on pressuring President Biden to take clemency action before leaving office. Ross Cristantiello Ross Cristantiello, a general assignment news reporter for Boston.com since 2022, covers local politics, crime, the environment, and more. Boston.com Today Sign up to receive the latest headlines in your inbox each morning. Be civil. Be kind.
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More than 72 million people are expected to shop during Cyber Monday, according to the National Retail Federation . The end-of-year shopping surge provides a major boost for retailers. "The last six weeks of the year makes a big difference," said Brian Miller, owner of Geppetto's Toys in San Diego. "It can make or break your year as a retailer." Retailers already got a major bump from Black Friday spending. Consumers spent a record $10.8 billion online on Friday, according to Adobe Analytics . That's up more than 10% from last year. "It's not only bonanza for the shoppers, but it's bonanza for the stores," said Professor Alan Gin of the University of San Diego's Knauss School of Business. "People have just gotten a misconception of what was happening. Yes, prices are up, but in this recent time period here, what we've seen is that wages have risen faster than prices have increased. So, people's real incomes have gone up." Last month, consumer confidence hit its highest level in more than a year, according to the Conference Board, a nonprofit that tracks business and consumer sentiment. RELATED STORY | 'Essentially, I just gifted a scammer $100': Gift card draining costing shoppers and retailers Americans are paying with plastic for a lot of their shopping. According to a survey from the National Retail Federation, 39% of shoppers said they plan to use credit cards for their holiday spending. More than one in four shoppers say they plan to take on some debt during the holidays — either by carrying a credit card balance or using a buy now, pay later service, according to Bankrate . American credit card debt hit a record $1.17 trillion in the third quarter of this year. Experts say setting a budget and sticking to it can help people from overspending and taking on debt during the holidays.
Donald Trump invites President Xi to inauguration despite trade warYOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — EJ Farmer scored 16 points as Youngstown State beat Detroit Mercy 73-64 on Sunday for their seventh victory in a row. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — EJ Farmer scored 16 points as Youngstown State beat Detroit Mercy 73-64 on Sunday for their seventh victory in a row. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — EJ Farmer scored 16 points as Youngstown State beat Detroit Mercy 73-64 on Sunday for their seventh victory in a row. Farmer had three steals for the Penguins (9-5, 4-0 Horizon League). Gabe Dynes scored 12 points while going 4 of 5 and 4 of 6 from the free-throw line and added five rebounds and four blocks. Nico Galette had 10 points. Orlando Lovejoy led the Titans (5-10, 1-3) with 23 points and three steals. Legend Geeter and TJ Nadeau both scored eight. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. Advertisement
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He held himself accountable for the Giants making the playoffs once in his tenure as the starter. Penn State wins trademark case over retailer's use of vintage logos, images PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Penn State has won a closely watched trademark fight over an online retailer’s use of its vintage logos and images. A Pennsylvania jury awarded Penn State $28,000 in damages earlier this week over products made and sold by the firms Vintage Brand and Sportswear Inc. Penn State accused the firms of selling counterfeit clothing and accessories. The defendants said their website makes clear they are not affiliated with Penn State. At least a dozen other schools have sued the defendants on similar grounds, but the Pennsylvania case was the first to go to trial. Defense lawyers declined to comment on the verdict and whether they planned an appeal. 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A rematch of last year's championship matchup against Australia now awaits in the final four on Saturday in Malaga, Spain. Italy fell behind 1-0 in the quarterfinals when Argentina's Francisco Cerúndolo defeated Lorenzo Musetti 6-4, 6-1. But two-time Grand Slam champion Sinner overwhelmed Sebastián Báez 6-2, 6-1. Then Sinner teamed with Matteo Berrettini in the deciding doubles match to win 6-4, 7-5 against Andres Molteni and Maximo Gonzalez. Australia eliminated the U.S. to reach the Davis Cup semifinals for the third consecutive year. Drama surrounds final 3 races of F1 season as drivers voice displeasure with recent FIA decisions LAS VEGAS (AP) — There’s three races remaining in the Formula 1 season and Max Verstappen is inching so close to a fourth consecutive world championship he could wrap it up Saturday night at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. But all is not smooth sailing headed into this final month of racing. There’s a new race director following the shock sacking of Niels Wittich that blindsided the Grand Prix Driver’s Association so badly they created an Instagram account to rebuke the lack of FIA transparency. It’s the lone post on the account. Greg Maffei, the CEO of Liberty Media said last week he was stepping down from his position and F1 furiously denied over the weekend that Stefano Domenicali, CEO of Formula One Management, was also on the move. Colorado's 2-way star Travis Hunter eyes Big 12 title and more before 'for sure' entering NFL draft DENVER (AP) — Travis Hunter made a pair of proclamations when he announced he’s for sure turning pro after this season, but not until he sees Colorado all the way through the College Football Playoff should the Buffaloes make it there. The first was a given for the junior who plays both receiver and cornerback. The second is a risk-reward play for a projected first-round draft pick who averages around 120 snaps a game. In years past, it took two extra postseason wins to capture a national title. Now, it could take up to four additional contests. That’s more of a chance to shine, but also more chance for an injury. 76ers' star Paul George sidelined the next 2 games with bone bruise in left knee PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George has a bone bruise on his left knee and will miss two games, the team said. The 76ers said George did not suffer any structural damage when he injured the same knee that he hyperextended during the preseason in Wednesday night’s loss at Memphis. George will miss home games Friday against Brooklyn and Sunday against the Los Angeles Clippers. The team says George will be evaluated again on Monday.
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