The Pipeline

It's not unheard of for banks to fire clients. However, when somebody like high-profile lawyer Eva Chipiuk gets unbanked, it should catch your attention. The details are somewhat opaque and protected by client confidentiality. According to the correspondence from the Royal Bank of Canada that Ms. Chipiuk released, the situation was triggered by a Bitcoin transaction. And if transactions appear suspicious, banks are actually required by law to take action. On the other hand, lots of people buy and sell Bitcoin. So, that was all it was? And it was nothing to do with Ms. Chipiuk's public support for the Freedom Convoy, and her counter-establishment political views? Well, nobody's saying that. So, perhaps we shouldn't say it, either.

Nigel Hannaford, Cory Morgan, and Erika Barootes ask: 'Could Alberta pull out of dairy supply management?' They also discuss Parks Canada's cancellation of a Christian concert, the latest in the Tamara Lich trial, and opposition from BC Coastal First Nations to northern pipelines.

Cory talks about how Alberta's exit from supply management could bring down the national system.

With today's $2.8 billion contribution announced earlier today by a clearly elated Premier Danielle Smith, Alberta's Heritage Fund reached $30 billion — almost double what it was five years ago. For the premier, this is an old goal — she was writing 25 years ago that instead of spending resource revenues as they are received, Alberta should build up a fund to make up for when those resources, and the funds they generate, are exhausted.

“Be careful what you wish for.” If you are one of those Albertans who say, “Let's vote for independence and then see what sort of a better deal we can get out of Ottawa,” you're playing a dangerous game, says Erika Barootes, tonight's guest on Hannaford.

Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford, and Cory Morgan discuss Danielle Smith's Alberta Next panel, the growing calls from Alberta Conservatives for a party-wide independence vote, and the financial apocalypse looming over the NDP.

Cory talks about how rights and safety of citizens has been lost in Canada's system.

Political analyst Dr. Frances Widdowson, who was terminated from her tenured role at Mount Royal University for questioning baseless claims bodies of 215 indigenous children were found on the grounds of a residential school in Kamloops, BC, joins Hannaford this week to discuss her investigation into the matter.

Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford, and Cory Morgan talk about Alberta Next's push for constitutional amendments, a CBC news anchor being ‘forced to resign,' the RCMP calling a shift to traditional values could be a red flag for extremism, and how they're all lying about Jeffrey Epstein.

Cory talks about how voter apathy has created the mess we see in cities.

This week's episode of Hannaford guest hosted by Jen Hodgson, features Michael Clark, executive director of the Christian Impact Network. Clark and other political leaders are organizing a multi-city tour across Alberta designed to equip and encourage aspiring and current political leaders. 

Christine Anderson, German Member of the European Parliament with the Alternative für Deutschland (AFD), joins Derek Fildebrandt to discuss the rise of populism in Europe, her viral clash with Justin Trudeau, mass migration, and the growing Alberta independence movement, offering a wide-ranging perspective on the political divides between Canada and Europe.

Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford, and Cory Morgan sit down to discuss Mark Carney's reversal on the Digital Services Tax, the return of the old Alberta PC Party, and the decision to award Bonnie Henry and Theresa Tam the Order of Canada.

Cory talks about how the government obsession with protecting supply management is hurting all Canadians.

Shine the light. Tell someone. When somebody is under the yoke of woke ideology, facing unreasonable — possibly illegal — demands that they sign off on something they don't believe to keep their job, make sure people know what is going on. Powerful though woke-ism is, courageous individuals have forced major corporations to back down from woke advocacy, says Simon Hankinson, tonight's guest on Hannaford.

Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford, and Cory Morgan discuss what the recent by-elections really say about the support for independence in Alberta, Danielle Smith's Alberta Next move, and why Canada is suddenly arming back up.

Cory talks about how a partisan approach to independence hinders the movement.

Nigel Hannaford talks with Vivian Bercovici, former Canadian ambassador to Israel, to discuss the current state of affairs in the Middle East.

Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford, and Cory Morgan talk about the growing MAGA divide over striking Iran, what Trump's G7 early exit says about the future of global summits, and Alberta's decision to make COVID boosters out-of-pocket for recipients.

Cory talks about how mistrust created by COVID 19 vaccine mandates has led to vaccination decline.

Tony Abbott, former Prime Minister of Australia, weighs in on energy and climate policy, mass immigration in the West, and the future of conservative leadership — drawing key parallels between Canada and Australia — in this exclusive interview with Derek Fildebrandt.

BC Premier David Eby  just said 'yes' to a pipeline across the northern part of the province, to bring gas to the proposed KsiLisims LNG plant slated for Nisga's territory in northwest BC.

Derek Fildebrandt, Cory Morgan, and Nigel Hannaford take seat on the floor of the Global Energy Show Canada 2025 talking about pipelines, the Trump-Musk feud, the upcoming G7 Leader's Summit and the 'migrant riots' in Los Angeles.

Cory talks about how Carney's selective application of the constitution make the federation pointless.

In tonight's special edition of Hannaford, he talks in depth about the intellectual malaise that has turned Canada into a 'woke' shadow of its formerly robust character — and the depressing consequences of the failure of Canadian conservatives to address it.

If Carney lifted the emissions cap, Gwyn Morgan would take Carney seriously on his plan to make Canada an energy superpower... but a pipeline to Churchill? No thanks!

Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford, and Cory Morgan break down Mark Carney's careful pipeline dance at the First Ministers' Meeting, the consequences of Trump's new tariffs, and the Liberals' failure to table a budget in this episode of The Pipeline.

Cory talks about how extremists inspired by Hamas in North America must be contained.

Cory talks about how people should take some time to watch question period to see just who runs their lives.

The bizarre combination of interests that puts sexually explicit graphic novels in Alberta libraries...

Cory Morgan, Nigel Hannaford, and Dave Naylor discuss King Charles III's speech at the opening of Canada's Parliament and whether it delivered a unifying message. Dave also shares stories from his recent trip to Israel, and the panel weighs in on the controversy surrounding pornographic books in school libraries.

Cory talks about how federalists had best change their tune if they want to keep Alberta in the fold.

Cory talks about how nothing has changed under Carney.

Brian Lee Crowley says Canada's special relationship with the US is not nearly over.

Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford, and Cory Morgan talk about how Jason Kenney and the Liberals are spreading misinformation about the independence movement, the upcoming by-elections in Alberta, and Steven Guilbeault's role as Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture.

Cory talks about how Carney is keeping energy killing policies in place.

Cory talks about how little has changed with Mark Carney's new cabinet.

If you think food prices are rising more quickly than inflation generally, they are. And thanks to tariffs, counter tariffs and federal policies like carbon tax, it's not going get better any time soon. That's the discouraging news from ‘The Food Professor,' Dalhousie University's Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, tonight's guest on Hannaford.

Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford, Cory Morgan, and Erika Barootes talk about who may lead Alberta's independence movement, Mark Carney's new Liberal cabinet, and Pierre Poilievre's move to Alberta's Battle River–Crowfoot riding.

Cory talks about how independence movements could break the appalling conditions reserves are locked into.

Derek Fildebrandt interviews Premier of Alberta, Danielle Smith, on topic of a referendum leading towards the independence of Alberta.

Shaun Polczer sits down with Jeff Callaway diving into shallow rights reversion, and catches up with Nick Samain of DMG Events to discuss what's in store for this year's Global Energy Show Canada.

In the first Western Standard Weekly podcast, hosts Christopher Oldcorn and Bronwyn Eyre talk about Western independence and political developments in Saskatchewan. The episode focuses on rising Western frustrations with federal government policies and the Sask NDP's proposed Keep Saskatchewan in Canada Act.

Nigel Hannaford sits down with David Knight Legg to talk about the recent address of Premier Danielle Smith to Albertans and Mark Carney's meeting with Trump.

Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford, and Cory Morgan, joined by Erika Barootes, talk about Alberta's potential independence vote in 2026, the likelihood of Saskatchewan joining the movement, and Mark Carney's meeting with Trump.

Cory talks about how a functional system of referenda makes a stronger nation

Conservative leader faces some accountability but once the NDP collapsed, there were no smart saves out there.

Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford, and Cory Morgan discuss the outcome of the recent federal election, its implications for Canada's major political parties and the growing momentum for Western independence.

Cory talks about how the system ensures the West will always get the short end of the stick.

As voters review the platforms, they should know that both Conservative and Liberal campaigns rely on optimistic growth forecasts — that economist Jack Mintz doesn't trust.

Derek Fildebrandt, Cory Morgan, and Nigel Hannaford, joined by Erika Barootes, discuss the aftermath of the Federal Leaders' Debate, the Liberal Party's platform under Carney, and the seeming demise of the NDP.