Calgary Sun letters to the editor, Dec. 3, 2025

Calgary Sun letters to the editor, Dec. 3, 2025

Breadcrumb Trail Links Opinion Published Dec 03, 2025  •  Last updated 1 hour ago  •  2 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Former Wildrose leader and new Progressive Conservative MLA Danielle Smith looks on as Alberta Premier Jim Prentice announces flood relief in…

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TEGAN HILL: Albertans will pay for Smith government’s red ink

TEGAN HILL: Albertans will pay for Smith government’s red ink

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Alberta Opinion Columnists For decades, successive Alberta governments have failed to restrain spending during periods of relatively strong resource revenues. Instead, as money flows in, governments fall into the temptation to spend even more, which only leads to trouble when resource revenues inevitably decline. Published Dec 03, 2025  •  Last updated…

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Trump Admin Threatens to Starve Citizens By Cutting Food Stamp Funding in Democratic States Over Data Dispute

Trump Admin Threatens to Starve Citizens By Cutting Food Stamp Funding in Democratic States Over Data Dispute

The Trump administration has escalated its conflict with Democratic-led states by threatening to withhold federal funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programme (SNAP), a move that could destabilise the food security network for millions of Americans. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins confirmed that the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) will block administrative funds starting next week…

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The Looming Higher Ed ‘Brain Drain’: Is Political Interference Forcing Academics to Flee Certain States?

The Looming Higher Ed ‘Brain Drain’: Is Political Interference Forcing Academics to Flee Certain States?

A new report from the Center for American Progress (CAP) issues a sharp warning: political control over public universities is not just compromising academic freedom—it’s actively driving talented academics away, mirroring the “brain drain” seen in nations with authoritarian governments. The report, How University Governing Boards Can Protect the Independence of Colleges and Universities, identifies…

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Special Representative Named To Lead U.S.-Backed Force To Dismantle Gangs In Haiti

Special Representative Named To Lead U.S.-Backed Force To Dismantle Gangs In Haiti

Jack Christofides was named as the special representative for the U.S.-backed force tasked with dismantling Haitian gangs. The Miami Herald described Christofides as a longtime UN expert on peace building who has worked in complex security environments around the world. Godrfrey Otunge, who leads the U.S.-backed force, said the man “brings experience in political affairs,…

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Susan Dell’s $6 Billion Gamble: Trump Accounts Promise Kids a Fortune — If Parents Play Along

Susan Dell’s  Billion Gamble: Trump Accounts Promise Kids a Fortune — If Parents Play Along

President Donald Trump has unveiled a new savings initiative for American families, promising to create ‘Trump Accounts’ for children under 18. The plan, announced from the Oval Office, is designed to give the next generation ‘a jumpstart on savings‘. It has already attracted significant backing from the Dell family, with Michael and Susan Dell pledging…

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Documents Show ICE Aiming To Double Detention Capacity by Repurposing Vast Empty Warehouses

Documents Show ICE Aiming To Double Detention Capacity by Repurposing Vast Empty Warehouses

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has awarded a nearly $30 million contract to design new “processing centers and mega centers throughout the United States,” according to procurement documents reviewed by The Lever. The $29.9 million agreement, posted Friday, covers the concept design phase for facilities that could repurpose vacant industrial warehouses into large-scale detention operations.…

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