Latest from Jason Markusoff
Analysis
Insurance premium hikes will jolt drivers. Does promise of future savings make it all worthwhile?
The same report that persuaded the UCP that no-fault insurance would save consumers money said a public system would save more.
Exclusive
Alberta to lift auto insurance rate cap, axe right to sue in crashes: Sources
One major reform the UCP will announce soon could slash drivers' premiums in future. But next year, companies will be allowed to charge much more, CBC News has learned.
Analysis
After changes at AIMCo, United Conservatives now own successes and failures of fund giant
Frustrated with rising costs, Finance Minister Nate Horner removed AIMCo's CEO and board. What his replacements do will determine the future of thousands of Albertans' pension savings and the Heritage Fund.
Analysis
Danielle Smith gave UCP policies they wanted. Members gave support she craved. Now what?
The premier's party base rewards her with a 91.5% leadership review, and some more gender and climate policy ideas they'll expect her to adopt.
Analysis
Danielle Smith's UCP leadership test: here's what history says about how safe she is
Premier likely needs 70 per cent support in her leadership review to quell internal skeptics. But that hasn't been enough for long-term survival before.
Analysis
A fundamental difference between Danielle Smith's Bill of Rights and what's come before
The Charter and rights declarations are typically consensus-building, unifying moments. A UCP leadership review clouds Alberta's Bill of Rights changes.
Analysis
Calgarians have fallen out with their mayor. Jyoti Gondek believes they just don't know her yet
She's met with past donors. She's trying to communicate more. But even supporters admit Gondek faces uphill climb to win back public's approval — if she runs again.
Analysis
Mayor Gondek hasn't decided if she'll run again. Others won't wait for her
A crowd of candidates is already sizing up the race to replace a Calgary mayor with low approval ratings, whether or not she runs again herself.
Danielle Smith's top aide and drug strategy architect to leave government
Marshall Smith, a recovered addict himself, led Alberta's strategy away from harm reduction, and has pushed the rest of Canada to follow suit.
Analysis
Why UCP activists 'hold the pen' on so many of Danielle Smith's government policies
The premier is sending a message with her Bill of Rights changes, and she likely hopes her party members like what they hear before her leadership review.