Alberta to Require Provincial Approval Before Municipalities Can Make Deals With Ottawa

Alberta to Require Provincial Approval Before Municipalities Can Make Deals With Ottawa
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith in Calgary on March 13, 2024. The Canadian Press/Todd Korol
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The Alberta government has introduced a new bill that would require provincial agencies and municipalities to receive approval before making a deal with the federal government.

The Provincial Priorities Act would prevent Ottawa from working directly with municipalities and Alberta agencies, such as universities, boards, health authorities, and housing management bodies without first receiving provincial approval.