How the Australian owner of a $46-billion mining empire flexed her muscles in an Alberta community this week. Andrew Nikiforuk, Tyee contributing editor, writes. Published Nov. 27, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2024/11/27/Australian-Coal-Baron-Subverts-Alberta-Democracy/

An Australian Coal Baron Subverts Alberta’s Democracy

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