David Chen covers Alberta politics and government affairs for WestNet News. With a background in political science from the University of Alberta, David brings analytical depth to his coverage of provincial and federal politics. He has reported from the Alberta Legislature, Ottawa, and municipal halls across the province. David's investigative work on public spending and government accountability has been cited by other major Canadian news outlets.
A WestNet News analysis of Alberta’s lobbying registry has found significant gaps in disclosure requirements that...
Alberta voters have delivered a decisive result in the 2025 federal election, electing Conservative candidates in 32 of...
Alberta’s oil production reached a record 3.9 million barrels per day in August, even as the province’s non-energy...
Calgary has been selected as the home of a new national cybersecurity innovation hub, backed by $75 million in federal...
The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled 6-3 that Alberta cannot exempt Crown land resource projects from federal...
Alberta’s minimum wage, frozen at $15 per hour since 2018, is facing renewed scrutiny as labour advocates argue it...
The Alberta government has announced a rebranding and expanded mandate for the Canadian Energy Centre, the provincially...
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has escalated the province’s opposition to the federal consumer carbon tax following...
The federal government has filed a constitutional challenge against Alberta’s Sovereignty Within a United Canada Act,...
The Alberta government has officially lifted its controversial moratorium on new renewable energy project approvals,...
The Alberta government has tabled a budget that increases healthcare spending by $1.8 billion, bringing total health...
Alberta’s technology sector added 8,000 jobs in the first half of 2023, growing at 14% year-over-year and outpacing...