The Government of Alberta is consulting on major changes to its industrial carbon pricing system, considering measures that would allow companies to opt out of paying the tax by investing in their own emissions reduction projects. Critics argue that these proposals risk undermining environmental accountability and may favor corporate interests at the expense of public and community health.

Bill 54, introduced by the Alberta government, proposes a series of changes including the reintroduction of corporate and union political donations, modifications to voter identification processes, and adjustments to recall and referendum thresholds. The reforms, intended to simplify political participation, raise concerns about bolstering corporate influence and potential authoritarian leanings in political financing.

In May 2024, the Alberta government, led by Danielle Smith's UCP, reversed 2014 reforms by passing Bill 20, reintroducing corporate and union donations to municipal elections. Critics, including Democracy Watch co-founder Duff Conacher, have labeled the move as 'legalized bribery' that could allow big money undue influence over local politics.