https://globalnews.ca/news/11248084/...lic-relations/
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Major initiatives supported by CPE in recent years include the $8 million Tell the Feds advertising campaign opposing federal net-zero emissions regulations and a $7.5 million campaign promoting the Alberta Pension Plan.
The UCP’s transfer of CPE continues the consolidation of the province’s communications apparatus and the expansion of the executive council by the Smith government.
Earlier this year, the controversial Canadian Energy Centre, an “energy war room” created by former premier Jason Kenney’s government to counter critics of Alberta’s oil sector, was also folded into the premier’s office, adding an additional $4.8 million to its budget.
The 2025-26 budget for the premier’s office and Executive Council is $25.7 million, up from about $21 million the previous year, which Smith said is needed to cover increased staffing expenses.
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So, the non-partisan communications arm of the government is now openly super partisan.