Alex Anas Ahmed
Alex Anas Ahmed is a Political Science and History graduate from the University of Calgary. He has actively written on relevant Canadian issues with dozens of prominent interviews under his belt.
Pope John Paul II statue vandalized with red paint at Edmonton Catholic church
This is the latest act of vandalism against a Catholic structure after several Catholic churches were destroyed last week in suspected arsons.
Trudeau government sues House Speaker to keep virology lab docs secret from the public
President of the Public Health Agency of Canada Iain Stewart claimed the firings had no connection to COVID-19, nor did the virus transfer with China's Wuhan Institute of Virology.
Calgary city council approves confidential change to $550 million arena deal in closed-door meeting
Following a marathon City Council closed-door meeting and a secret vote to change the arena deal, several Calgary mayoral candidates called on City Hall to come clean to taxpayers.
Alberta reaches vaccine milestone, administers over 4 million doses
Alberta's vaccine program has hit another major milestone with more than 4 million doses of the vaccine administered.
PBO: To exceed 2030 Paris Agreement targets, carbon tax and non-price policies will surge to $261 per tonne
The $261 increase is equivalent to 52 cents extra per cubic metre of natural gas and an additional 62 cents for gasoline.
CN Rail invests $450 million in Alberta, Jobs Minister lauds the ‘strong vote of confidence’
On top of more than $1.3 billion invested by the company in Alberta over the past five years, this $450 million investment will continue to employ over 3,200 employees locally.
Kenney presses for clarity on municipal reopening plans, says Albertans should get 'powerful protection' of COVID-19 vaccines
Kenney on those who choose to wear masks after July 1: “That's the great thing about freedom, they're free to do so.”
JCCF: Canadian doctors censored for speaking out against government and public health authorities
Dr. Christian wrote the risk of children dying of COVID-19 is less than the risk of them dying of the flu.
Justice Centre 'pleased' to see more Public Health Act tickets dropped, alarmed by intimidation tactics
The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms announced four more Public Health Act tickets had been dropped by Crown prosecutors.
Alberta supports reconciliation through grant to uncover residential school burial sites
Wilson: “This new program is not going to change the past, but it can help build a better future.”
Vote to deactivate Edmonton mask bylaw delayed by 'procedural matter,' despite passing second reading
The first two readings passed by a vote of 7-6.
Pensions for five former Governors General cost more than $18 million, says Canadian Taxpayers Federation
The CTF estimates that the five living former Governors General will receive more than $18 million if they continue to collect their pensions to age 90.
Bill C-10 hastily passes Parliament, earning bipartisan criticism over lack of debate
“They carried out an analysis that demonstrated there are no issues with freedom of expression and Bill C-10,” said Guilbeault.
Vote to end Calgary's mask mandate fails, draws criticism from residents
Failure to wear a face-covering where required can result in a penalty of $500 and failure to display prescribed signage can result in a fine of $200.
Two B.C. churches burned down Monday morning, timing 'pretty coincidental,' says local Indigenous chief
Local RCMP and law enforcement are treating both fires as suspicious but would not speculate on a motive at this time.