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Back in session: Alberta teachers ordered back to work for Wednesday

Calgary students will return to school on October 29 after a 17-day strike, prompted by the Alberta government legislating the Back to School Act to resolve prolonged negotiations with the Alberta Teachers’ Association. The act includes salary increases and hiring commitments but has faced criticism for using a notwithstanding clause, raising concerns over democratic processes.
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Ford pulls US ad campaign after Trump halts trade talks

Ontario Premier Doug Ford's $75-million ad campaign against US tariffs, featuring Ronald Reagan, backfired and led to President Trump halting trade talks. Experts criticized Ford's approach as ineffective and unprofessional, emphasizing that trade issues should be handled by Ottawa, not provinces. Unity among provinces is vital for successful negotiations.
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Alberta Government announces plan to take action on ‘classroom complexity’

The Alberta government plans to address rising classroom complexities and aggression by forming a Class Size and Complexity Task Force. Premier Danielle Smith pledged to enhance classroom safety by hiring 3,000 teachers and 1,500 support staff over three years. Data will be collected to improve educational standards and support for diverse student needs.
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Alberta to use Notwithstanding Clause to send teachers back to classrooms

Alberta's government is mandating teachers to return to work following the largest strike in the province's history by invoking the Notwithstanding Clause to enforce a previously rejected contract. This includes a 12 percent wage hike and new hires. The ATA criticized the move, claiming it infringes on constitutional rights, while fines for non-compliance are introduced.