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Derek Fildebrandt, Dave Naylor, Cory Morgan and Nigel Hannaford break down Edmonton police's hate speech tip line, Danielle Smith's shifting position on equalization, and growing tensions inside Alberta's United Conservative base. The panel also weighs in on Mark Carney's relationship with Alberta, the future of pipeline approvals, and viral footage from Spain that has reignited debate over mass migration, borders and national security.
The Chief Electoral Officer of Alberta is bringing Alberta's entire democratic system into disrepute by indulging Lukaszuk's coy game.
Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford, Cory Morgan and Dave Naylor break down Elections Alberta's handling of the independence referendum campaign, Jason Kenney's possible path back into federal Conservative politics, and the growing Canada-U.S. trade fight under Trump.
The Assembly of First Nations is a lobby group getting over 90% of its funding from taxpayers only to blow most of it on salary and travel. Let them fund their group themselves.
Cory Morgan is joined by Lindsay Wilson, Nigel Hannaford and Dave Wiechnik to discuss Corus moving Alberta news production to Toronto, media trust, free speech, the “fascist pancakes” controversy, Trump's tariff pressure, Carney's secret bridge toll deal, and Doug Ford's comments on using Western resources in Canada-U.S. trade talks.
Cory Morgan fills in as host with Dave Naylor and Nigel Hannaford to discuss Jeffrey Rath's legal troubles and their impact on Alberta's independence movement, renewed calls to cut Alberta's health transfers, and Alberta driving nearly eight in 10 new jobs across Canada. The panel also examines Mark Carney's unusual American COO hire, First Nations opposition to major project approvals, and Ottawa's struggle to get big infrastructure built.
The announcement of new data centres for Alberta is a great thing. We should embrace the opportunity.
Premier Smith's efforts to spin the issue are embarrassing. Nationalizing energy infrastructure will is the beginning of the end of Alberta's economy.
Marty breaks down Canada's strange turn from pipelines to submarines, as Ottawa eyes new energy projects while buying German subs and sending $900 million to Ukraine. He weighs in on pipeline proposals, Carney's trouble with his base, and Canada's lack of shovel-ready projects. He also looks at Alberta's independence push, signature counting and Cory Morgan's July 18 telethon, plus manufacturing jobs, climate ideology and Europe's driver monitoring push.
Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford, Cory Morgan and Dave Naylor break down the latest pipeline push from Alberta to the West Coast and Ontario, the state of Alberta's independence campaign, and Corb Lund's failed anti-coal mining petition.
Derek Fildebrandt and Cory Morgan, joined by David Wiechnik and Josh Andrus, break down a court win for Alberta independence supporters, whether Pierre Poilievre has lost his political mojo, and the growing backlash against politicians attending increasingly extreme Pride parades.
Whether its by design or whether its just incompetence, the Carney government is crushing Canada's economy through terrible economic practices.
Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford, Cory Morgan and Dave Naylor break down the bizarre events surrounding the Montreal shooting, Calgary's war on Stampede fun, and the backlash over an Islamic call to prayer being blasted over loudspeakers in Regina.
Cory talks about how a woke subset in Calgary's city hall is determined to rebrand Calgary and the Stampede is in their sights.
Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford, Cory Morgan and Dave Naylor break down the latest attempts to censor Alberta independence supporters, Danielle Smith's incoming “DANI-BUCKS,” and the explosive U.K. rape gangs report raising new warnings for Western countries.
Cory talks about how the latest ruling on indigenous consultation has made Canada one of the worst places on earth to invest into.
Cory talks about how independence supporters must take the referendum campaign seriously.
Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford and Cory Morgan break down whether Danielle Smith is moving to purge independence supporters from the UCP, Pierre Poilievre's pitch to Alberta federalists, and the unrest in Northern Ireland after a brutal migrant attack in Belfast.
Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford, Cory Morgan and Dave Naylor, joined by B.C. reporter Alex Zoltan, break down Kerry-Lynne Findlay's narrow win in the B.C. Conservative leadership race, the fallout from a deadly stabbing in England and what it says about two-tier policing, and Danielle Smith's increasingly difficult balancing act on Alberta independence.
Cory talks about how Danielle Smith's anti-independence campaigning could put her leadership at risk.
Derek Fildebrandt, Dave Naylor, Cory Morgan and Dave Wiechnik break down Mark Carney's comments on a clear majority, whether Danielle Smith's leadership is at risk and Wab Kinew's comments during the Western Premier's conference in Kananaskis.
Cory talks about how judicial interpretation of the constitution has empowered a racial minority to the point where the nation has become socially and economically crippled.
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Frustration with Ottawa is growing, emotions are running high, and the separation movement in Alberta appears more divided and chaotic than ever. Court decisions, political infighting, and questions about leadership and strategy are leaving many Albertans asking: what's actually going on? Is there a real plan behind the movement—or is this spiraling out of control? And instead of dismissing the anger, should Canada be addressing the policy issues driving people toward separation in the first place? Join David Leis live with Cory Morgan, author and contributor with the Western Standard, and Marco Navarro-Genie, VP of Research at Frontier Centre, as they unpack the growing tensions, the political fallout, and what could happen next.
In this episode of The Pipeline, Cory Morgan, Nigel Hannaford, Josh Andrus and Dave Naylor break down Alberta's cabinet shuffle, the Smith-Carney pipeline and industrial carbon tax deal, and whether a potential independence referendum could dominate Alberta politics through the fall. The panel also discusses new claims of possible unmarked graves at Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation.
Cory talks about how we must hold people accountable for the offensive, ambush interviews conducted by a fake company funded by the CBC.
In this special live episode of The Pipeline, Derek Fildebrandt, Dave Naylor, Nigel Hannaford and Cory Morgan break down Premier Danielle Smith's Thursday evening address and what it could mean for Alberta's future, its relationship with Ottawa and the growing independence movement.
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Cory talks about how negotiations to develop the provincial economy are going nowhere. It's time to use the stick.
Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford, Cory Morgan and Dave Naylor discuss Alberta's alleged carbon tax agreement with Ottawa, and how Alberta independence advocates are being portrayed in mainstream media. The panel also weighs in on ethnic bloc politics after a controversial Liberal nomination race in Scarborough.
In this episode of The Pipeline, Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford, Cory Morgan and Dave Naylor discuss Alberta's elector list data breach, Stay Free Alberta submitting more than 300,000 petition signatures to Elections Alberta, and Louise Arbour's appointment as Canada's next governor general.
Is Alberta separation on the horizon? With over 300,000 verified signatures calling for a referendum—far exceeding the 178,000 threshold—the possibility of independence is taking shape. David Craig sits down with Western Standard senior columnist Cory Morgan to examine the real implications for policy, democracy, and governance. Cory breaks down the mechanics of Alberta's citizen initiative process, ongoing court challenges, and the practical hurdles ahead.
Cory talks about how the alleged misuse of electors lists by the Centurion Project and David Parker has cost the movement credibility.
Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford, Cory Morgan, Dave Naylor and Alex Zoltan take on Mark Carney's $25-billion sovereign wealth fund. They also discuss Frances Widdowson's arrest at the University of Lethbridge, and the BC Conservative leadership race as candidates face questions over land acknowledgements, DRIPA and the future of the party.
Cory talks about how the Carney government would rather sink Canadians further into debt than address the issues hampering the economy.
Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford, Cory Morgan and Dave Naylor, joined by B.C. reporter Alex Zoltan, break down David Eby's deepening DRIPA crisis in British Columbia, Doug Ford's botched gravy plane fiasco in Ontario, and the growing debate over Ottawa leaning on permanent residents to fill the ranks of Canada's Armed Forces.
Cory talks about how the government program to bring high-speed internet to rural homes costs as much as $30,000 per household.
Cory talks about how the independence movement is too far along as are the opponents. The issue must be resolved through an open vote now.
Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford, Cory Morgan and Dave Naylor take on the Carney's successful scheme to get to a majority, the growing questions surrounding Pierre Poilievre's leadership, and dig into the legal battle facing the independence movement - the courts and the chiefs.
Cory talks about how Canada's high-speed rail project is certain to become an economic disaster.
Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford, Cory Morgan and Jackson Loy take on the fragile Iran armistice, the latest Conservative floor crossing to the Liberals and the growing questions around Pierre Poilievre's hold on his caucus. The panel also digs into Western Standard's Alberta telehealth investigation, where sick notes and addictive prescriptions appeared to be available with alarming ease.
Cory talks about how socialists and governments can't even run their own payroll. They can never be trusted with the food supply.
Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford, Cory Morgan and Dave Naylor break down Western Standard's April Fool's anthem story, the NDP convention spectacle and what Avi Lewis's hard-left win means for Canadian politics. The panel also examines the Alberta independence campaign's claimed signature threshold and what a fall referendum could mean for Alberta.
Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford, Cory Morgan and Dave Naylor break down Ottawa's looming gun-confiscation deadline, the constitutional showdown over the notwithstanding clause and what both say about the federal government's growing reach into rights and civil liberties. The panel also examines the missed first deadline in the Carney-Smith memorandum of understanding and whether Ottawa was ever serious about striking a deal with Alberta at all.
Cory talks about how dairy and poultry supply management policies are harming families.
Across B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, frustration with Ottawa is growing. With a referendum expected this fall in Alberta, the bigger question is not if this matters, but what happens next for the West and Canada as a whole. Why are more people in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba talking about sovereignty? What's driving this discontent, and could it reshape the future of the country? Join David Leis live with Alberta columnist Cory Morgan, Lee Harding from Saskatchewan and research fellow at the Frontier Centre, and Ken Drysdale from Manitoba, co-founder of the National Citizens Inquiry, as they give a critical update on the movement, the rising alienation in the West, and what Canadians need to watch. This isn't fringe anymore. It's real, it's growing, and Canadians should be paying attention.
Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford, Cory Morgan and Dave Naylor discuss the backlash over comments from Israel's ambassador to Canada about limiting freedoms in response to antisemitism, and the controversy over how governments and police have handled protests. The panel also examines Ottawa's appeal of court rulings against the Emergencies Act, the federal NDP leadership race and what it all reveals about civil liberties and political decline in Canada.
Panel guests this week: Cory Morgan (columnist, Western Standard) | Chris Scott (activist, Alberta Prosperity Project) Today, we're looking at debate surrounding potential First Nations' vetoes of any new pipeline project following Alberta and Ottawa's signing of a memorandum of understanding that opens the door to new developments. Plus, alongside the agreement comes an industrial carbon tax hike, something Prime Minister Mark Carney has been boasting about. And finally, Premier Danielle Smith is backing Albertans' right to self-defence, with her governing United Conservative Party looking to roll out new legislation to protect those who defend their property from intruders. Special Guest: Lise Merle.
On today's episode of the Candice Malcolm Show, Candice breaks down the latest news out of Alberta and covers Premier Danielle Smith's address to Albertans on Monday afternoon. Later in the show, Candice is joined by Cory Morgan – a senior columnist with the Western Standard, co-founder of the Alberta Independence Party in 2000 and a founding member of the Wildrose Party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices