Podcast appearances and mentions of Danielle Smith

Stephen Carter and Shannon Phillips dive into the rapidly escalating Alberta separatism fight, the growing fractures inside the UCP, and whether Danielle Smith has finally pushed things too far. Are groups actually trying to stop separatism, or just positioning themselves to claim credit afterward? Have Alberta's mayors become some of the most effective pro-Canada voices in the province? And why is it so hard to just get a normal Canadian flag lawn sign?Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line.Join our Patreon for ad-free episodes, bonus episodes, and access to our exclusive Discord. https://www.patreon.com/c/strategistspodYou can also watch our episodes on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@strategistspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As weeks go by, this couldn't have been worse for Alberta Premier Danielle Smith It's one thing to get in a fight with Ottawa, even a neighbouring Premier, but your own party? Your own cabinet? Over a referendum. That's just one of the topics up for discussion with Chantel Hebert and Bruce Anderson. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Later today, a committee of the Alberta Legislature will decide on whether a citizen-led referendum question will make it onto the ballot this Fall. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will deliver a primetime address to her province tonight. Vassy speaks with Thomas Lukaszek, a former Deputy Premier of Alberta and organizer of the 'Forever Canadian' referendum petition campaign. On today's show: A traveler who recently returned to Ontario from East Africa is is being tested for Ebola, but the province isn't saying when they returned or if they have any symptoms. Vassy speaks with Dr. Gerald Evans, an infectious disease specialist at Kingston's Health Sciences Centre, about the latest intel we have on the deadly virus. Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Why the real reason for right-handedness is linked to our legs. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Rob Benzie, Mike LeCouteur, Laura Stone, and Marieke Walsh. 'Poop pills' for lung cancer? A new clinical study hopes to find out if Fecal Microbiota Transplant Therapy could help Canadian patients. Vassy speaks with Dr. Saman Maleki, a Translational Immuno-Oncology Scientist at the London Health Sciences Centre. The Montreal Canadiens kick off the Eastern Conference Finals tonight against the Carolina Hurricanes. TSN 690 Montreal's Shaun Starr delivers a series preview ahead of Game 1.

Scott Reid, CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to Prime Minister Paul Martin

Alberta politicians are sounding the alarm, calling out Premier Danielle Smith's latest political scandal as clear evidence that “democracy is a sham to the UCP” after an astonishing mistake was made. Could Danielle Smith soon be fired over this?Tune into Episode 453 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for daily Canadian news updates.This news update was recorded on May 21, 2026.WATCH THIS EPISODE and subscribe to our channel: https://youtu.be/L56X7VqwNuI?si=jM0ZUUGT6bvhra4-Join Bill's LIVESTREAM every Thursday at 7 pm ET/4 pm PT! Watch last week's Livecast here: https://www.youtube.com/live/a4w7bLfFI-w?si=uOg4qAQ1Wn68RA-LWATCH A RELATED EPISODE: Danielle Smith's Dreams of Alberta Separation Quashed by Courts, But She's Not Donehttps://youtu.be/KI-eFfi6P7MFURTHER READINGUCP-led referendum committee halted after pre-empted news release announcing resulthttps://youtu.be/jGPkYrITAco?si=9hJU452YX8E4bUwKEarly press release from UCP caucus stalls Forever Canadian review committeehttps://www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/article/early-press-release-from-ucp-caucus-stalls-forever-canadian-review-committee/Alberta separatists threaten to oust Premier Danielle Smith over referendum questionhttps://globalnews.ca/news/11857748/alberta-separatists-threaten-danielle-smith-job/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billkelly.substack.com/subscribe

Late last week, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced a new energy agreement that paves the way for a new pipeline to the West Coast. It includes an industrial carbon pricing deal, and is contingent on the approval of the Pathways project— a proposed carbon capture, utilization and storage facility.The agreement was panned by environmentalists who said, among other things, that the Liberals are sacrificing the climate goals they spent the better part of a decade legislating.Climate journalist Arno Kopecky writes for publications like The Narwhal and Canada's National Observer. He's here to talk about whether Mark Carney is betraying his own environmental bona fides and a decade of Liberal groundwork.For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts

Ottawa-Alberta relations took a step forward last week with the signing of an agreement that potentially paves the way for a new oil pipeline to the coast.The deal gives a timeline on approvals for a pipeline, should a proponent come forward, and allows Alberta and the feds to calm the waters in an at-times testy relationship.National Post politics reporter Stephanie Taylor joins the show to discuss what went into the deal, what concessions Alberta had to make, and how this squares with the federal government's push for national projects but also its environmental goals. Further reading: Ottawa, Alberta agree to path on approving new oil pipeline by September 2027 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alberta premier Danielle Smith is calling a court ruling “antidemocratic” after judge struck down the petition which hoped to trigger a separatist referendum this fall. The ruling came in part because it found that the province failed to consult with First Nations whose treaty rights would be affected by a vote to separate. Still, separatist groups and the province are appealing the decision and looking to forge ahead.But how does Alberta's separatist movement stack up against other secessionist causes and how should Ottawa handle it? The Globe and Mail's Andrew Coyne joins us.For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts

Could Danielle Smith be the one to kill a new pipeline from Alberta to the West Coast? Max Fawcett says by jumping to appeal a court ruling against a separatist petition, Alberta's premier risks alienating key stakeholders - Coastal First Nations. We dig into key elements of the Alberta-Ottawa energy agreement, announced the Friday before May Long Weekend, in our feature interview (14:00) presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West.  THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY HANSEN DISTILLERY. LOOK FOR HANSEN'S BRAND NEW "DISTILLED BY HER" GIN, WITH A PORTION OF PROCEEDS BENEFITING WIN HOUSE. VISIT https://hansendistillery.com/. MBEW: https://www.mercedes-benz-edmontonwest.ca/ READ MAX'S COLUMN on MARK CARNEY vs. STEPHEN HARPER: https://www.nationalobserver.com/ 1:21:00 | Max responds to a Blacklocks report calling out his employer - Canada's National Observer - for receiving federal grant money.  TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: talk@ryanjespersen.com  REAL TALK'S LIVE STREAM IS PRESENTED BY CALIFORNIA CLOSETS. BOOK YOUR FREE CONSULTATION: https://californiaclosets.ca/ SIGN UP for YEGplus, CANADA'S FIRST AIRPORT REWARDS PROGRAM: https://yegplus.com/realtalk SUPPORT INTEGRATED FIREFIGHTER-PARAMEDIC SERVICE IN ALBERTA: https://www.apffpa.ca/ FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen  JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch SHOPPING FOR LUXURY CASUAL WEAR OR A CUSTOM SUIT? SAVE 10% ONLINE WITH PROMO CODE REALTALK: https://thehelmclothing.com/ RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

On the latest OShow POWERCAST, featuring Charlie Angus and Meidas Canada, host Laura Babcock delves into the crucial threats to Canadian sovereignty posed by the increasingly authoritarian Trump regime, alongside Charlie. Consider the implications of the cancellation of an 80-year USA-Canada defence board and mounting allegations linking the US Ambassador to the Alberta separatist cause and the shocking data breach affecting 3 million voters (allegations he denies) As if that weren't enough, Trump has taken a staggering $1.776 billion from taxpayers to fund his private army of January 6th insurrectionists, putting Americans and Canadians in a precarious position. This isn't just political commentary; it's a call to action. Charlie and Laura aren't holding back in their critique of Danielle Smith, Pierre Poilievre, and Ambassador Hoekstra in this fast-paced episode centred on anti-fascism. They ask if PM Mark Carney is doing enough to address the separatist threat. Our democracy is under threat, and we must stand together for Canada. Now is the time to unite and push back against these dangers. Share, like, hype and comment—your voice matters! Together, we can safeguard our democratic values and ensure a brighter future for everyone in Canada. Join the conversation and be part of the solution!#canadanews #canada #trump #canadastrong #ontario #carney #elbowsup #alberta #poilievre #canadianpodcast #PowerCast #ukraine #democracyAn independent podcast, the best way to support our work is by subscribing. Let's build our pro democracy community! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vassy Kapelos speaks with all four crew members of the Artemis II NASA Mission: Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen, and Mission Specialist Christina Koch. Together, they reflect on last month's historic mission to The Moon, and look ahead to the future of space exploration. On today's show: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith reacts to the recent MOU agreement with the Carney Liberals, as well as the ongoing separatist sentiment in her province. Money Talk with John Klotz: How to take the fireworks out of your investment and insurance plans. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jamie Ellerton, Sharan Kaur, and Nojoud Al Mallees. Julie Dabrusin, Canada's Minister for Environment and Climate Change, on the federal government's measures to tackle climate change following the industrial carbon pricing changes. The Weather Network meteorologist Doug Gilham examines the latest national forecast and the extreme heatwave that some Canadian cities are experiencing today.

Vassy Kapelos is joined by Alberta premier Danielle Smith, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature Julie Dabrusin, political strategists Kathleen Monk, Scott Reid, Jason Hatcher, and the Artemis II crew.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has sworn to appeal a recent Alberta courts decision to rule the Alberta Separation referendum unconstitutional due to neglecting the province's duty to consult Indigenous peoples of Treaties 7 and 8. Almost all of Alberta's land mass is treaty land and owned by First Nations. Let's talk about Danielle Smith's anti-democratic response and sworn oath to waste even more taxpayer money.Tune into Episode 451 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for daily Canadian news updates.This news update was recorded on May 15, 2026.WATCH THIS EPISODE and subscribe to our channel: https://youtu.be/KI-eFfi6P7MJoin Bill's LIVESTREAM every Thursday at 7 pm ET/4 pm PT! Watch last week's Livecast here: https://youtube.com/live/CjSRCr00waA?feature=shareWATCH A RELATED EPISODE: Does Pierre Poilievre Think Canadians Are As ‘Gullible' As Americans?https://youtu.be/u5d62j7pZ9IFURTHER READINGJudge quashes Alberta separation petition in favour of First Nationshttps://globalnews.ca/news/11848163/alberta-judge-quashes-separation-petition-in-favour-of-first-nations/Danielle Smith rejects Alberta judge's ruling against separation petition as ‘anti-democratic'https://globalnews.ca/news/11848377/alberta-premier-court-ruling-separation-petition-anti-democratic/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billkelly.substack.com/subscribe

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Prime Minister Mark Carney have made another stride in their important MOU: A new carbon pricing agreement that is far less than the targets set by Justin Trudeau. Is the deal enough to calm down separatists? Could it anger environmentalists within Carney's team? Ottawa bureau chiefs Tonda MacCharles of the Toronto Star and Stuart Thomson of the National Post lay out the stakes.Plus, the House takes an in-depth look at whether the government should ban social media accounts for kids. We visit a high school to hear how teenagers feel about a ban; Anxious Generation research partner Ravi Iyer lays out what's at stake if restrictions are not put in place; Meta's Rachel Curran defends the company's practices; tech company CEO Steve Borza describes how age verification technology works (or doesn't); then Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew explains how his province's social media and AI Chatbot ban for kids could work. This episode features the voices of:Stuart Thomson, parliamentary bureau chief for the National PostTonda MacCharles, Ottawa bureau chief for the Toronto StarRavi Iyer, managing director of the University of Southern California Marshall School's Neely Center and research partner with the Anxious Generation MovementRachel Curran, head of public policy for Meta CanadaSteve Borza, CEO of Bluink LtdWab Kinew, premier of Manitoba

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith sign a landmark energy agreement that environmental groups are calling a disaster. The Weekly Wrap panel discusses Carney's big bet on Alberta energy. Plus, they breakdown Premier Smith's promise to appeal a judge's ruling throwing out a referendum petition.

Three energy watchers dig into what's expected out of today's anticipated carbon policy agreement between Ottawa and Alberta: Martha Hall Findlay, director of the University of Calgary's School of Public Policy and former climate officer at Suncor Energy; Sonya Savage, former energy minister under Jason Kenney and former environment minister under Danielle Smith; and Rachel Doran, executive director of Clean Energy Canada.

Plus: The Prime Minister speaks alongside the Premier of Alberta, Donald Trump returns to the U.S., the price of gas is rising, Drake drops three new albums, and smart glasses: the good, the bad, and the unregulated. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us: Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca  Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky

Will this lead to a new pipeline? Toronto Social Worker Filling a Critical Gap in Support for Young Survivors After Court GUESTS: Bob Richardson - NEWSTALK 1010 contributor and public affairs consultant Tim Powers - Chairman of Summa Strategies Alison Albright - social worker with Victim Services Toronto and the lead behind Post-Court Pathways

PM Mark Carney is unveiling a "clean, affordable and reliable" electricity strategy aimed at doubling Canada's power generation by mid-century. How will this work? Speaking of Carney, the PM and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith are announcing a deal where Alberta will increase its industrial carbon tax to $130/tonne by 2040. Could a pipeline also be in the works? Finally, how did Trump's visit to China go, and what's the latest in the Iran war? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:11 - Our weekly economic recap with Dr. Eric Kam an economics professor at Toronto Metropolitan University. 10:36 - We get your response to our economics recap. 18:50 - Mark Carney and Danielle Smith have reached energy agreement that could see pipeline construction start in 2027. 29:42 -We take your calls and texts on the energy agreement. 37:41 -We continue with your reaction to the energy agreement announcement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a week that has been nothing short of chaotic, we are witnessing a dramatic turning point in the political landscape. The emerging threats posed by Alberta Separatists and alarming MAGA Russian propaganda should have us all on high alert. With a massive data leak jeopardizing millions of Alberta voters and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's troubling silence on the matter, it's clear that we are facing a serious crisis. Additionally, the recent court defeat dealt to Danielle Smith by First Nations is a wake-up call for all of us to stand up for democracy and fight for our country! Let's not forget the bubbling separatist sentiment in Quebec, alongside Premier Doug Ford's plummeting reputation from his growing Gravy Plane Scandal. This is not simply political drama; it's a fight for fairness and the future of our democracy!Join host Laura Babcock and Douglas Connors from the True North Eager Beaver for an electrifying Long Weekend episode that dives deep into these issues. Together, we'll hold our politicians accountable for their feckless actions and call out the treasonous behaviours threatening our nation.Our democracy is literally on the line! Now is the time for action—hype this conversation, share your thoughts, subscribe to stay informed, and comment to let us know how you feel about the state of our country. We need your voice in this critical moment! Our democracy is ON THE LINE! #canadanews #canada #trump #canadastrong #ontario #carney #elbowsup #alberta #poilievre #canadianpodcastAn independent podcast, the best way to support our work is by subscribing. Let's build our pro democracy community! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of the Energy Connects podcast,ahead of Global Energy Show Canada in June, we examinehow Canada is advancing from energy transition tofull-scale transformation. Featuring insights from Hon. Tim Hodgson, Canada's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and Danielle Smith, the Premier of Alberta, host Chiranjib Sengupta explores the rise of sovereign compute, growing AI-driven power demand, and the push for large-scale decarbonisation. Minister Hodgson and Premier Smith talk about the critical role of CCS, hydrogen, and data centre-ledinfrastructure growth, alongside efforts to build resilient and secure energy systems. The discussion highlights how policy,technology and resource strength are aligning to shape the next phase of energy intelligence in Canada and beyond.

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An Alberta judge struck down a separatist petition after several First Nations challenged it in court. The petition would have put the question of succession to a referendum. Host of the CBC podcast West of Centre and the radio show Alberta at Noon, Kathleen Petty on what could come next for Alberta and why Danielle Smith has taken issue with the decision.

Greg Brady & Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition discuss: 1 - Danielle Smith rejects Alberta judge's ruling against separation petition as ‘anti-democratic' 2 - Trade, Taiwan and Iran cast shadows on Trump's China summit with Xi 3 - Canada's World Cup host cities contend with funding uncertainty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:11 - An Alberta judge has thrown out the petition for a separation referendum. 12:16 - Danielle Smith rejects Alberta judge's ruling against separation petition as ‘anti-democratic'. Do you agree? 19:16 - Will Alberta still vote on separation? We take you calls and texts. 31:09 - We take your calls and texts on separation. 39:02 - Are Canadians reaching their 'breaking point'? New data shows more people filing for insolvency. 49:57 - We continue with your thoughts on the judge's ruling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady & Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition discuss: 1 - Danielle Smith rejects Alberta judge's ruling against separation petition as ‘anti-democratic' 2 - Trade, Taiwan and Iran cast shadows on Trump's China summit with Xi 3 - Canada's World Cup host cities contend with funding uncertainty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inside the scoop that launched the Alberta data breach into the headlines.How independent media broke the story of the Alberta separatists' access to voter information.Plus, Danielle Smith visits Carney and makes progress on the Alberta MOU. Can Smith leverage separatism to get a pipeline?It's our biggest sale of the year! Save 80% on a Canadaland subscription and become a supporter for only $2/month. You'll get all of our podcasts ad-free, free access to our live events, and much, much more. What are you waiting for? Go to Canadaland.com/joinStephen Marche will be interviewing Chrystia Freeland LIVE in Toronto in the first edition of The Nuance, a live event series in partnership with the MNJCC. Join us on Sunday, May 24th at 7pm at the Al Green theatre. Doors open at 6pm. Free for Canadaland supporters, or you can become a supporter at the door for only $2 this month. Seating is first come first served.Host: Noor AzriehCredits: James Nicholson (Producer), (Associate Producer and Fact Checking), Caleb Thompson (Mixing and Mastering), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor)Guest: Jeremy AppelFurther reading: SCOOP: Elections Alberta investigating separatists for accessing electors list - The Orchard [Substack]SCOOP: Jen Gerson: Elections Alberta's massive failure could have put people in danger. I tried to warn them. - The Line [Substack]Opinion | I went home to the heartland of Alberta independence. Even after covering Donald Trump for 10 years, I was still terrified by what I found - Toronto Star Danielle Smith says working out differences with feds key to quelling Alberta separatism | CBC News Bell: Danielle Smith claims win after high-stakes sit-down with Carney | Calgary HeraldFormer human rights chief launches defamation lawsuit against Conservative MP Melissa Lantsman | CBC News Editors' Note: May 2, 2026 - New York Times Sponsors:Douglas: Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today. Visit douglas.ca/canadaland to claim this offer.Fizz: Visit fizz.ca and activate a first plan using the referral code CAN40 to get 40$ off and 10GB of free data.Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at Shopify.ca Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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We're rounding the final corner of the BC Conservative leadership race, and things are getting spicy! Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is continuing her push for a pipeline to be built through BC, but the Eby government is standing firm. BC Nurses have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a strike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is in Ottawa where she says she's feeling ‘much more confident' about reaching an energy agreement after what she calls a ‘meeting of the minds' with the prime minister. The Weekly Wrap panel breaks down another busy week in Ottawa.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith; Princess Margriet of the Netherlands; The Front Bench with Sabrina Grover, Melanie Paradis, Karl Bélanger and Rachel Aiello.

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The head of a major fertilizer firm warns of global food shortages as the war with Iran chokes off a key supply route.President Trump claims the war in Iran is over as a 60-day legal deadline forces a showdown with Congress over military authority.British police charge the suspect in this week's anti-Semitic attack in north London with attempted murder.Alberta Premier Danielle Smith welcomes US president Donald Trump's approval of oil pipeline expansion.Concerns grow over impending drought in metro-Vancouver.Vancouver fans rally to save the Whitecaps as a U.S. group bids to move the club to Las Vegas.

Seven years ago, Jespo publicly banned John Carpay from appearing on his terrestrial radio show after the two locked horns over COVID restrictions. This episode, Jespersen and Carpay reconvene in our feature interview (3:00) presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West. The two look back on that polarizing pandemic and debate some of Canada's most controversial legislation including the so-called Peterson's Law protecting free speech for professionals and the UCP's Bill 25 removing "bias and ideology" from classrooms. THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY OUR FRIENDS AT HANSEN DISTILLERY, THE FIRST DISTILLERY EVER TO RELEASE A SEVEN-YEAR AGED ALBERTA WHISKY. SHOP THEIR ALBERTA WHISKY LINEUP TODAY AT https://hansendistillery.com/. MBEW: https://www.mercedes-benz-edmontonwest.ca/ 43:30 | Janet Brown's newest poll shows some of the wealthiest Albertans most want to separate from Canada, and Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi is losing ground to premier Danielle Smith. The renowned pollster and political commentator takes us into the numbers. JANET BROWN OPINION RESEARCH: https://www.planetjanet.ca/ 1:17:15 | Does the Alberta NDP need a rebrand? We see what Real Talkers have to say in our Live Chat powered by Park Power. SAVE on INTERNET, ELECTRICITY, and NATURAL GAS: https://parkpower.ca/realtalk/ 1:22:40 | Congratulations to the Canmore Eagles - 2026 AJHL Champions! Real Talker Dawn checks in from Canmore in this edition of Alberta Wins presented by Play Alberta.  ALBERTA WINS WITH PLAY ALBERTA. WITH HUNDREDS OF POPULAR CASINO GAMES TO CHOOSE FROM, THERE'S A MAJOR CASINO WINNER EVERY HOUR. GET STARTED TODAY WITH CASINO, SPORTS, AND LOTTERY ALL IN ONE APP: https://playalberta.ca/. MUST BE 18+ TO PLAY. WHEN YOU GAMBLE, PLEASE USE YOUR GAMESENSE.  SHARE YOUR ALBERTA WIN: talk@ryanjespersen.com  1:25:20 | Jespo shares some intel on a favourite hiking destination and we dig deeper into a potential Alberta NDP rebrand.  TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: talk@ryanjespersen.com  THE REAL TALK LIVE STREAM is presented by CALIFORNIA CLOSETS. BOOK YOUR FREE CONSULTATION TODAY: https://californiaclosets.ca/ FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen  JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

The Alberta government is drawing controversy over electoral politics. They're being accused of gerrymandering – the practice of redrawing voting districts to boost prospects in elections. Instead of approving a new electoral map provided by a commission, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith voted to appoint a new commission to appoint a panel that will create a new map. Matthew Scace is a reporter from the Globe's Calgary bureau. He joins us today to break down what this decision will mean for the Alberta government and why it's causing such a stir. Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The former climate change minister says the impending energy deal between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will either bolster Canada's climate commitments -- or ignore them, at our peril. The Bloc Québécois used to hold considerable sway in House of Commons committees, but the party's house leader Christine Normandin says the Liberals are using their new majority to an unfortunate advantage. Canada was the first country to designate the extremist network 764 as a terrorist group -- and now a 26-year-old Quebec man is facing terrorism charges. We remember the late Iris Long, who became a vocal advocate for people living with HIV/AIDS -- and helped speed up approvals for life-saving treatments.A court in Japan sentences a man to 18 months in prison -- because he posted ridiculously thorough spoilers for a movie about a certain giant mutant lizard. And...it's like "The Pitt", except nothing happens and the doctors are moose. Millions of viewers are glued to the round-the-clock livestream of the epically slow, undramatic Swedish moose migration. As It Happens, the Thursday Edition. Radio that suggests you just absorb it through os-moose-iss.

0:11 - Alberta premier Danielle Smith says Albertans will not be voting on the switch to Day Light Saving time. 8:04- Ukraine is countering the impact of the war in Iran by attacking Russian energy facilities. 16:08 - Prediction markets turn everything into a wager; including wars. 31:35 - Canada should amp up efforts to educate Americans on trade. 47:51 - We take your calls and texts on American trade. 54:48 - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has updated the fall referendum question plan. 1:02:43 - We get your thoughts on the fall referendum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Alberta, Danielle Smith's government is putting nine questions to a province-wide referendum in October. These include proposals to restrict social services for some immigrants. In a recent article, Esri Ari and Bronwyn Bragg say that these questions fuel an ‘us versus them' divide in Alberta. We speak with Esri Ari.

EvC Superfan and fellow energy nerd Robert Tremblay turns the tables on Sara and Ed — asking the questions the podcast usually doesn't: how EvC started, the energy transition over the 7 seasons of the show, what's changed, and whether any of it is working.They get into their backgrounds, the EvC origin story (are the rumours about Danielle Smith true?), how the show has evolved, and what they actually think about Canada's climate trajectory. Plus a rapid-fire round... well, at least as rapid-fire as EvC gets.Topic Timestamps00:00:20 — Intro and episode setup00:01:07 — Hosts' backgrounds before the podcast00:07:09 — Origin story: how EvC came to be 00:12:56 — How things have changed since 2020: energy data and political landscape00:23:04 — Is the Energy vs. Climate premise still relevant?00:30:35 — Alberta/Canada focus vs. international scope00:34:30 — Can Alberta lead the energy transition?00:38:48 — Climate targets: useful or counterproductive?00:43:00 — Rapid fire questionsAbout Our Guest Host:Rob Tremblay is Policy Manager at Energy Storage Canada, where he leads policy analysis and advocacy efforts across Alberta while contributing to federal and technical policy initiatives nationally. He also Co-Chairs the Board of the Calgary Climate Hub. He's passionate about advancing the energy transition and is a frequent Energy vs Climate listener and questioner.Send us a text (if you'd like a response, please include your email)Follow us on:LinkedInBlueskyX/TwitterInstagramEnergy vs Climate relies on the support of our generous listenersDonate to keep Energy vs Climate goingProduced by Bespoke Podcasts

With separatism at the forefront of Alberta's political discussion right now, a lot of people are asking how they can possibly help in the fight to keep Alberta in Canada!To find an answer to that question, we sat down with Thomas Lukaszuk of Forever Canadian to find out more about how he's asking people to get involved as well as to set the record straight on what his goals are with the original Forever Canadian Petition despite what Danielle Smith has said in the press lately!If you're able to support our legal defense fund to fight back against the $6 Million lawsuit against us by Sam Mraiche, the man who imported Vanch masks and the Turkish Tylenot as well as who hosted MLA's and Ministers in his skybox as he had business with the government...You can do that at www.savethebreakdownab.ca!As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/thebreakdownab and we can now accept e-transfers at info@thebreakdownab.ca!If you're looking for our new merch lineup, you can find that at www.thebreakdownabmerch.comIf you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating, and don't forget to like and follow us on Substack, Bluesky, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads!

Separatism is in court (again), as several First Nations try to thwart a referendum on Alberta independence. The group collecting signatures to trigger a referendum on separation says it already has more than the required number of signatures. It expects the Smith government to put its question on the ballot, even if a judge rules against the petition.Meanwhile, Alberta's education minister has tabled a bill aimed at getting politics and ideology out of the classroom. It mandates that teachers present all issues in a neutral and unbiased way, and limits the display of flags in schools.And an effort to redraw Alberta's electoral ridings is drawing criticism. Two commissioners appointed by the UCP have mapped out boundaries of their own that are vastly different from the commission's majority report. It has both the Alberta NDP and the judge who chaired the commission warning the government not to go there.Jason Markusoff is in the West of Centre host chair this week. Joining him are Erika Barootes, former principal secretary to premier Danielle Smith; Annalise Klingbeil, who worked in Rachel Notley's government; and University of Calgary political scientist Lisa Young.Host: Jason MarkusoffGuests: Erika Barootes, Annalise Klingbeil, Lisa YoungProducer: Diane Yanko

We talk to the Premier of Alberta, Danielle Smith, about the separatist movement to take Alberta out of Canada, and the major push for a nation-building pipeline, happening at the same time.

The Alberta NDP needs to change its name...right? Party leader Naheed Nenshi isn't so sure (3:30), and he explains why in our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West. Nenshi leads off with his Opposition to Danielle Smith's trip to Saudi Arabia, and Alberta banning "politics and ideology" from classrooms. Do you agree or disagree with Nenshi on the name change? Leave a comment below!  THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY RapidEX FINANCIAL. THE CRYPTO WORLD MOVES FAST, BUT YOUR TRUST IN AN EXCHANGE SHOULDN'T BE A GAMBLE. RapidEX IS SECURE, FINTRAC-REGISTERED, AND NON-CUSTODIAL. SAVE 50% ON FEES ON ONLINE INTERAC E-TRANSFER TRADES WITH PROMO CODE RYAN50 AT https://rapidexfinancial.com/. TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: talk@ryanjespersen.com MBEW: https://www.mercedes-benz-edmontonwest.ca/ 38:30 | Did you watch Artemis II launch into orbit? Frank Florian, one of Canada's biggest space enthusiasts, sure did. The senior manager of Planetarium and Space Sciences at Telus World of Science spells out why the first moon mission in more than 50 years is such a big deal.  TELUS WORLD of SCIENCE: https://telusworldofscienceedmonton.ca/ 1:10:30 | Are Alberta teachers - social studies teachers in particular - handcuffed with the UCP's Bill 25? Dr. Jonathan Sharek explains how politics and ideology are integrated in the real world. 1:54:00 | Congratulations to our friends at North Road Investment Counsel for their "Trailblazer" honour on Edify's 2026 list of Edifiers!  EDIFY EDMONTON: https://edifyedmonton.com/ FULL NORTH ROAD INTERVIEW on MITIGATING YOUR DIGITAL RISK: https://rtrj.info/040126NRIC 2:01:00 | Anne calls the UCP's take on classroom ideology "laughable and ridiculous," Tim claims Mark Carney's forcing him to leave Canada, Bruce has a theory on the Golden Cat controversy, and "B" and Brent have thoughts on MAiD. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park!  FIRE UP YOUR FLAMETHROWER: talk@ryanjespersen.com  WHEN YOU VISIT THE DQs IN PALISADES, NAMAO, NEWCASTLE, WESTMOUNT, or BASELINE ROAD, BE SURE TO TELL 'EM REAL TALK SENT YOU!  REGISTER for the HEARTS & HANDS POKER TOURNEY on APRIL 16/17: https://benstelterfoundation.com/ FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen  JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

Danielle Smith's government is introducing sweeping new legislation “removing politics and ideology” from Alberta schools. Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides says the goal is simple: classrooms should teach kids how to think, not what to think. It's the latest chapter in continued tensions between the UCP and teachers, and it's where we lead off with strategist Sharan Kaur (4:00) in our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West.  THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY OUR FRIENDS AT HANSEN DISTILLERY, THE FIRST DISTILLERY EVER TO RELEASE A SEVEN-YEAR AGED ALBERTA WHISKY. SHOP THEIR ALBERTA WHISKY LINEUP TODAY AT https://hansendistillery.com/. MBEW: https://www.mercedes-benz-edmontonwest.ca/ 30:00 | Sharan gets personal and explains why she deactivated her X account. Have you faced similar harassment? Tell us your story: talk@ryanjespersen.com 55:00 | Jespo and Johnny chat AI and deep fakes, including comments from Real Talkers in our Live Chat powered by Park Power. SAVE on INTERNET, ELECTRICITY, and NATURAL GAS: https://parkpower.ca/realtalk/ 1:05:00 | High-energy duo SkiiTour are headed to Marmot Basin for an exclusive LIVE performance on April 25th! We've got details (including an up-to-the-minute snow report) in this week's #MyJasper Memories proudly presented by Tourism Jasper. SKI MARMOT: https://www.skimarmot.com/ PLAN YOUR NEXT JASPER ADVENTURE: https://www.jasper.travel/ 1:08:30 | Could you be Canada's next scam victim? Are you at risk of losing your savings or seeing your reputation dragged through the mud? Marshall McAlister and Misha Niemtsev from North Road Investment Counsel lay out some of today's biggest digital risks and how to avoid them. CONNECT with NORTH ROAD INVESTMENT COUNSEL: https://www.northroadic.com/ 1:34:00 | What do you think about the UCP's Bill 25, which aims to remove politics and ideology from classrooms? We take a closer look. REGISTER for the HEARTS & HANDS POKER TOURNAMENT on APRIL 16/17: https://benstelterfoundation.com/ FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen  JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

It's been just over four months since Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith signed a memorandum of understanding giving Alberta special exemptions from federal environmental laws and setting the stage for a new oil pipeline to the west coast. But both sides are set to miss an early deadline on April 1st because of sticking points. Former oil executive Richard Massen and Clean Prosperity President and CEO Michael Bernstein discuss what's at stake if delays continue.

Avi Lewis will lead Canada's NDP from here. On the heels of the filmmaker's big leadership win, we talk to Supriya Dwivedi (4:15) about immediate pushback from Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi and Saskatchewan NDP leader Carla Beck, Manitoba premier Wab Kinew's glowing endorsement, and political implications across the country. Feature interviews on Real Talk are presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West.  THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY HANSEN DISTILLERY -- EDMONTON'S ORIGINAL DISTILLERY. KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR THEIR NEW, LIMITED-RELEASE "MINI YEGGS" MILK CHOCOLATE CREAM LIQUOR, NOW AVAILABLE AT https://hansendistillery.com/. 48:45 | Does Alberta premier Danielle Smith need to condemn separatist support within her caucus? Did Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau have any other option but to retire (58:00)? How big of a headache has Liberal MP Michael Ma created for PM Carney with his China comments (1:14:00)? Supriya and Jespo get to it all. TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: talk@ryanjespersen.com  1:38:30 | Did you catch our March 13 interview on "curling parents" with child psychologist Dr. Caroline Buzanko? It resonated with Real Talker Lisa, who authors this week's Positive Reflections presented by Solar by Kuby. GET A FREE SOLAR QUOTE TODAY: https://kuby.ca/ WATCH THE DR. BUZANKO INTERVIEW: https://rtrj.info/031326Caroline FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen  JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

The scandals of Doug Ford and Danielle Smith continue to make headlines, but it appears to have little impact on them politically. Now, Ford is changing the rules around Freedom of Information to make it harder to hold him accountable. Smith has also been criticized for her government's approach to information requests. This clawback on the access of information is a trend in other governments across the country. How does the public and the media demand accountability when politicians dominate the messaging through their own channels and limit the availability of information? Host: San Grewal Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Kallan Lyons (Associate producer and Fact Checking), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor)Guest: Max Fawcett Further reading: Ford government moves to make all premier, minister records secret | Globalnews.caInvestigation finds Alberta government broke its own freedom of information rules | CBC NewsCanadians say business and political corruption is common, but few trust government to address issue - Angus ReidLibrary and Archives planning deep cuts to access to information team, document shows - The Globe and MailA non-partisan, equal-opportunity scandal | Canada's National Observer: Climate NewsReport into Alberta Health Services contracts finds conflicts widely known | Globalnews.caNaheed Nenshi needs to step up — or step down - Canada's National ObserverThe inconvenient truth about the carbon tax and food prices | Toronto SunRoadsalt overuse is choking Peel's water — a salt-loving plant could be the solution | The Pointer Sponsors: Douglas: Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today. Visit douglas.ca/canadaland to claim this offer.Fizz: Visit fizz.ca and activate a first plan using the referral code CAN25 to get 40$ off and 10GB of free data.Squarespace: Check out Squarespace.com/canadaland for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch use code canadaland to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.CarGurus: Buy your next car today with CarGurus at cargurus.ca If you value this podcast, Support us! You'll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You'll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you'll be a part of the solution to Canada's journalism crisis, you'll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bob opens the show following the Oilers win over the Nashville Predators in Rogers Place. He brings in a conversation with Danielle Smith as news breaks out that Edmonton will host the medal rounds of the 2028 World Cup of Hockey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices