Podcast appearances and mentions of Danielle Smith

Section 33 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms — the so-called "notwithstanding clause" — allows governments, both provincial and federal, to override sweeping sections of the other rights the Charter grants. It was intended as a last resort to prevent federal and judicial overreach, leaving power with elected officials, accountable to voters. A compromise demanded by premiers like Alberta's Peter Lougheed, the constitution almost certainly wouldn't exist without it.Since enacted in 1982, the clause has been very rarely used outside of Quebec. But in recent years, politicians have been using it — or promising to — more and more. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has now used it twice in less than month to preempt court challenges on controversial labour and transgender youth laws.University of Alberta political science professor Jared Wesley explains why governments are increasingly invoking this supposed last resort to achieve their goals, and the tensions it exposes in Canadian democracy.For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts

B.C. Premier David Eby is blasting the "secret" talks on the proposed pipeline from Alberta to B.C.'s North Coast, claiming to be left out of conversations involving Prime Minister Mark Carney, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe. Diamond Isinger, a political strategist and former advisor of Canada-U.S. relations to the prime minister's office, joins the show to talk about B.C.'s position in pipeline conversations.

The latest announcements from the major projects office did not - again - include any major projects in Alberta. However, the province’s leadership remains confident that an agreement for a pipeline is coming, as part of a bigger agreement with Ottawa. Amanda Lang speaks with Danielle Smith, Premier of Alberta.

It's no breaking news that Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is an authoritarian. Specifically, a “libertarian-authoritarian”. As concerned Canadians, what can we do about it? Join Bill Kelly and Markham Hislop of Energi Media/ while they discuss breaking political news stories sweeping Western Canada, offering easy-to-understand political context and breaking down politics news stories and questions like:- Should we take Western separation from Canada seriously?- Does Danielle Smith even take the Western Separation referendum seriously?- Why is it so dangerous that she's invoked the Notwithstanding Clause several times?- And what is the antidote to all this MAGA-style politics overtaking Canadian politics in the West? - PLUS: Everything you need to know about Danielle Smith's direct links to MAGA, from her days as leader of the Wild Rose Party, a political talk show host and oil and gas lobbyist till now.Tune in to Episode 283 of The Bill Kelly Podcast (with Markham Hislop of @EnergiMedia) for conversations in critical times!This episode was recorded on November 21, 2025.Don't forget to like, share, comment and subscribe to support Bill's work! THANK YOU!Subscribe to Markham's Substack: https://substack.com/@markhamhislopBecome a podcast member to hear Bill's stories and life lessons from 50+ years as a broadcast journalist in his members-only series, MORAL OF THE STORY: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeUbzckOLocFzNeY1D72iCA/joinListen to The Bill Kelly Podcast everywhere: https://kite.link/the-bill-kelly-podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBillKellyPodcast/featuredBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/billkellypodcast.bsky.socialSubStack: billkelly.substack.com/*Comment ‘likes' on behalf of this channel are an acknowledgment of your comment, not necessarily an endorsement of its contents. Thanks for joining these critical discussions in critical times!WATCH THIS EPISODE and subscribe to our channel: https://youtu.be/0PuxQ6X5NnIFURTHER READING:Find the article when it's published on Markham's Substack: https://substack.com/@markhamhislopSubscribe to Energi Media: https://www.youtube.com/@EnergiMedia 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

U.S. President Donald Trump accuses multiple Democratic lawmakers of sedition, and says it is punishable by death. They are all military or intelligence veterans, who made a video reminding active military they are obliged to refuse illegal orders.And: Alberta's premier says a B.C. proposal to expand the Trans Mountain pipeline isn't enough. Danielle Smith wants a new pipeline — backed by Ottawa. But B.C. isn't on board.Also: A day after seven Canadians were arrested in relation to an alleged drug lord, we're learning more about the former Olympian now being compared to Pablo Escobar. And Ryan Wedding himself is still nowhere to be found.Plus: PM Carney to UAE, Conservatives pitch a plan to overhaul immigration bill, new proposal to end Ukraine war, and more.

Liberal ministers admit they don't track how many immigrant doctors, who the immigration minister Lena Diab said is a "vital role" of her department to bring into the country, actually become doctors once in Canada. More BC Conservative riding association officials join the now 30-person chorus calling for their leader, John Rustad, to resign, but Rustad refuses to budge. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she's just days away from getting “clarity” on Prime Minister Mark Carney's future policies around her province, getting a pipeline. Tune into the Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Geoff Knight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aujourd'hui dans le podcast, on commence en parlant du président américain Donald Trump, qui est parti en guerre contre la représentante républicaine Marjorie Taylor Greene, favorable à la publication des Epstein Files. On commente également la nouvelle selon laquelle le gouvernement fédéral de Mark Carney serait prêt à conclure une entente pour la construction d'un nouveau pipeline entre l'Alberta et la Colombie-Britannique, une demande fortement poussée par la première ministre albertaine Danielle Smith.DANS LA PARTIE PATREON, on commence en réagissant à un reportage de TVA Nouvelles sur une commerçante de Montréal qui a décidé de déménager son entreprise à 45 minutes de l'île, parce que la nouvelle piste cyclable installée devant son commerce est en train de le mettre en péril. Ensuite, on analyse les derniers développements dans la saga de la crise au Parti libéral du Québec, soit l'ancienne cheffe de cabinet Geneviève Hinse qui a envoyé une mise en demeure à Marwah Rizqy à propos de son congédiement jugé infondé. On termine avec Joey qui nous présente plusieurs extraits audio de l'émission Feu Vert à Radio-Canada, où l'on parle de la politisation de la consommation de viande.0:00 Intro3:03 Trump ramasse Marjorie Taylor Greene16:49 Vers un projet de pipeline pour l'Alberta ?23:42 La gauche qui vole les idées de la droite28:12 Des politiciens à la petite semaine30:05 Vers un projet de pipeline pour l'Alberta ?33:58 Le pouvoir de la loi 2237:13 À venir dans le Patreon

As first reported by the Globe and Mail, a source confirms to CBC's J.P. Tasker that Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Prime Minister Mark Carney are moving closer to reaching a deal on the future of Alberta's energy sector, and that it's likely to include some language about a path forward for a northwest B.C. oil pipeline. RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme explains how Canada is working with the U.S. to pursue former Canadian Olympian Ryan Wedding, who U.S. officials accuse of being one of the world's most powerful drug lords and of murdering a federal witness. Plus, Swedish Defence Minister Pål Jonson makes the case for Canada to buy Saab's Gripen fighter jets.

When it comes to the Team Canada approach to fighting tariffs, the rubber hits the road in the provinces and territories — and with a growing list of major projects. Missing from the list so far is a pipeline from Alberta to B.C., a lightning rod for some very familiar-feeling inter-provincial disputes. Host Amanda Lang talks to Alberta Premier, Danielle Smith, about her optimism around pipeline plans, dealing with separatist sentiment and why Alberta recently used the notwithstanding clause.

Your holiday plans won't be interrupted by another federal election, as Mark Carney's minority Liberal government survives its third confidence vote in as many weeks, passing the federal budget by a vote of 170-168. We talk to Canada's National Observer lead columnist Max Fawcett (6:20) about the factors at play (including promises made), and where everything goes from here. 38:30 | Max argues Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's pipeline math doesn't add up. We take a quick look at Globe & Mail reporter Carrie Tait's exclusive on "flexibly-participating doctors" who'd work a parallel public/private format.  READ MAX'S WORK: https://www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/18/opinion/alberta-pipeline-economics-danielle-smith 1:19:15 | Adele was 24 weeks pregnant with identical twins when she was admitted to the Royal Alexandra Hospital's Antepartum Unit. For the next 62 days, amid considerable stress, she found something beautiful. Adele's story is this week's Echoes of the Alex presented by the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation.  GIVE TO THE ROYAL ALEX: http://givetoroyalalex.org/ SHARE YOUR ECHO of the ALEX STORY: talk@ryanjespersen.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.

Harbinger Showcase is a weekly podcast featuring highlights from Canada's #1 coast-to-coast community of politically and socially progressive podcasts. On this episode we talk about the Liberal government's new Harper-esque budget on THE BREACH SHOW, look back at a 19th century Montreal journalist who advocated for Quebec's working poor on The Broadbent Institute's PERSPECTIVES, discuss a new essential read for Canadians who want to advance reconciliation on REDEYE look at how organized labour in Alberta is responding to an existential threat as the province's teachers are ordered back to work  by Danielle Smith's UCP on ALBERTA ADVANTAGE.The Harbinger Media Network includes 83 podcasts focused on social, economic and environmental justice and featuring journalists, academics and activists on shows like The Breach Show, Tech Won't Save Us, Press Progress Sources & more.Harbinger Showcase is syndicated to community and campus radio and heard every week on CKUT 90.3FM in Montreal, at CFUV 101.9FM in Victoria, at CIVL 101.7FM in Abbotsford, at CHLY 101.7FM in Nanaimo, on CJUM 101.5FM and CKUW 95.9FM in Winnipeg, at CiTR 101.9FM, CJSF 90.1FM and at CFRO 100.5FM in Vancouver, at Hamilton's CFMU 93.3FM, at Radio Laurier in Waterloo, at CJTM 1280AM in Toronto, at CJAM 99.1FM in Windsor and at CJBU 107.3FM in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Find out more about the network, subscribe to the weekly newsletter and support our work at harbingermedianetwork.com.

Harbinger Showcase is a weekly podcast featuring highlights from Canada's #1 coast-to-coast community of politically and socially progressive podcasts. On this episode we talk about the Liberal government's new Harper-esque budget on THE BREACH SHOW, look back at a 19th century Montreal journalist who advocated for Quebec's working poor on The Broadbent Institute's PERSPECTIVES, discuss a new essential read for Canadians who want to advance reconciliation on REDEYE look at how organized labour in Alberta is responding to an existential threat as the province's teachers are ordered back to work  by Danielle Smith's UCP on ALBERTA ADVANTAGE.The Harbinger Media Network includes 83 podcasts focused on social, economic and environmental justice and featuring journalists, academics and activists on shows like The Breach Show, Tech Won't Save Us, Press Progress Sources & more.Harbinger Showcase is syndicated to community and campus radio and heard every week on CKUT 90.3FM in Montreal, at CFUV 101.9FM in Victoria, at CIVL 101.7FM in Abbotsford, at CHLY 101.7FM in Nanaimo, on CJUM 101.5FM and CKUW 95.9FM in Winnipeg, at CiTR 101.9FM, CJSF 90.1FM and at CFRO 100.5FM in Vancouver, at Hamilton's CFMU 93.3FM, at Radio Laurier in Waterloo, at CJTM 1280AM in Toronto, at CJAM 99.1FM in Windsor and at CJBU 107.3FM in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Find out more about the network, subscribe to the weekly newsletter and support our work at harbingermedianetwork.com.

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand speaks with reporters at the conclusion of the G7 foreign ministers' meeting in Ontario's Niagara region. Minister Anand outlines discussions that were had between her G7 counterparts on issues such as Ukraine's security and defence, plans to end the Gaza conflict, as well the humanitarian crises in Haiti and Sudan. Anand faces questions from reporters on her bilateral meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and whether she brought up the possibility of a resumption of trade talks between their two countries. In Calgary, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre speaks about the federal budget and reiterates his party's opposition to it. Poilievre faces questions from reporters on the state of his party and his leadership style following the departure of two Conservative MPs last week. He is also asked about whether Prime Minister Mark Carney will deliver on Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's demand for the development of a new pipeline from her province to British Columbia. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.

We're back with a live roundup of Alberta politics, and with the legislature back in session we have a LOT of ground to cover!We start with a quick round up of protests in the Rockies, the ASIRT investigation into criminal harassment of former Minister and MLA Shannon Phillips that former UCP Justice Minister Kaycee Madu tried to make all about himself before we turn our attention to a roundup of all of the bills that have been introduced so far as the province braces for Danielle Smith to yet again invoke the notwithstanding clause to punch down on vulnerable youth!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 Bluesky, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads!

NDP leader Naheed Nenshi said the quiet part out loud when he told Ryan Jespersen that there is an active coup against Premier Danielle Smith. We've been saying that for months. Will the media follow-up in this story? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the Trump administration issuing alarming threats about eradicating "narco-terrorism" in our Hemisphere after accusing Canada of having drug cartels and sending fentanyl to the USA, and ramping up military action in Venezuela, not to mention the shocking revelations from the Epstein emails, we are witnessing a tumultuous week in politics that demands our attention.This special Double Header episode with Douglas Connors breaks down the tantalizing drama surrounding Pierre Poilievre's faltering leadership and MP defections. As poll numbers reveal a shifting political landscape in Canada, we must ask: Is the Epstein Files bombshell the beginning of the end for the MAGA movement and its waning appeal in Alberta, led by MAGA-friendly Danielle Smith and Poilievre's maple MAGA Conservative Party?Additionally, we engage with Guy Felicella, a passionate global advocate for Housing First and harm reduction, a resident of BC. He lays bare the reality that Poilievre's rhetoric and policies fall short of being fiscally responsible, particularly when contrasted with the proven Housing First model. Guy shares his deeply personal story and raises a pressing question: Will Prime Minister Mark Carney's housing strategy be sufficient to confront the crisis that is forcing hundreds of thousands of Canadians to suffer on our streets this winter?This episode is not just insightful; it is essential listening for anyone who cares about the future of our communities and the direction of our country. Don't miss it! Subscribe, Share, Comment and help us grow our pro-democracy community! #trump #alberta #elbowsup #ontario #canada #canadanews #canadastrong #poilievre #tradewar #tradewar #epsteinfiles #maga #MapleMAGA #venezuela Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Grey Cup deadline on a memorandum of understanding between the prime minister and the premier is about to come and go, but it's not necessarily a disaster, as Danielle Smith works to secure a "new, grand bargain" for Alberta.This week on West of Centre, host Kathleen Petty is joined by Mount Royal University political scientist Duane Bratt; Alberta-based politics reporter for the Toronto Star, Alex Boyd; and the CBC's own writer and producer Jason Markusoff.Are there finally signs of life from the Alberta NDP? After months of virtual silence, the panel breaks down a new ad from the Opposition many felt was missing in action.The premier will be held to account for the United Conservatives' member policy declarations at the party's upcoming AGM, but in her bid to keep her base happy, one panellist asserts she may have created a poison pill for herself.And a little bit of trivia about why you keep hearing the word “tranche” when it comes to the running list of nation-building major projects announced by the federal government. (Hint: it has to do with the background of a certain former central banker.) Host: Kathleen Petty | Producer and editor: Diane Yanko | Guests: Alex Boyd, Duane Bratt, Jason Markusoff

Winnipeg is getting ready for the Grey Cup, but the real game this week is between Mark Carney and Danielle Smith. We break down Carney's $116 billion “national interest” project list, why it's full of LNG, mines, and transmission lines, but still no new pipeline to the West Coast, and what that actually means for Alberta's leverage. Is this bold economic strategy or risk-free choreography from Ottawa? We unpack the so-called grand bargain on industrial carbon pricing, emissions caps, and CCUS, and ask whether Alberta and Saskatchewan are doing the hard work they say they want from the feds. Then we shift to the home front: where the NDP is attempting to capitalize on the UCP's brutal few weeks with a slick new ad. Plus, the UCP faces a recall campaign against its own MLAs. Cheryl explains why the NDP spot is exactly the kind of contrast piece their base has been waiting for, while Erika tears into the government's recall communications strategy and asks why anyone thought this law was a good idea in the first place. 

David Wallace has had enough. The infamous political fixer is offering $100, 000.00 for anyone who can offer information about criminal activity associated with the attempted coup of Danielle Smith, as well as the procurement propaganda against MHCare Medical. Part Hunter S. Thompson, part Larry Flint...all real ca$h. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't miss our exclusive interview with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. We talk notwithstanding clause, school boards, pipelines and Alberta independence. PLUS: The ostriches are literally rotting in a Super Save Group parking lot in Surrey, BC. Donate to the Universal Ostrich Farms' legal fund:www.saveourostriches.comsaveourostriches@gmail.com for e-transfers...Thank you for Super Save footage to @AgentBlusky, Thomas Smallwood: FB, and Darcy Lacombe: FBThe politics surrounding pipelines are stifling progress and harming Canada's future. In this crucial episode, I interview Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, tackling the hard truths about political interference, censorship in schools, Alberta independence, and the tragic ostrich farm massacre. From the fight to make pipelines boring again to resisting woke policies in education, we're exposing the political catastrophe holding our country back. I also share exclusive footage and insights on the shocking slaughter of healthy ostriches in BC—an incident the CFIA doesn't want you to know about. Plus, we honor Remembrance Day by remembering the sacrifices of Canada's veterans while calling out the government's betrayal of our freedoms.Stay informed. Hit subscribe, turn on notifications, and join the fight for truth, freedom, and justice. Independent journalism matters now more than ever—help us resist censorship and keep this channel alive. Together, we can hold the powerful accountable. Let's keep Canada strong.CHAPTERS:00:00 - INTRO03:23 - Notwithstanding Clause06:23 - Bad Books in Schools10:16 - Pipelines12:18 - Aboriginal Title15:02 - Alberta Independence20:04 - International Agreements21:20 - Universal Ostrich Farms27:15 - Intro to Ostrich Farm Update28:50 - Remembrance Day32:54 - The Ostriches at Super Save43:53 - FULL VIDEO: The Ostriches at Super Save49:21 - David's Last Video51:08 - CFIA's Relationship with Ferris Inc53:42 - Upcoming Week Preview55:09 - David Signs OffSUPPORT INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM JOIN THE KRAYDEN'S RIGHT RESISTANCE:-Stand on Guard Store Merch with a Message: https://standonguard.store/-Join my Newsletter for FREE or Paid Subscription: http://www.kraydensrightnews.com/-Buy Me a Coffee (1 time support): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kraydensright-Join YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1ED4fuuXo07MoobImXavaQ/joinLocals / Rumble Subscriber Option: https://kraydensright.locals.com/Pay Direct on Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/standonguardSUBSCRIBE & HIT THE BELL TO KEEP SEEING THIS CHANNEL, FOR ALL THE NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW-Please SUBSCRIBE & HIT the bell. This is FREE and it will help you get notifications on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@KraydensRightwithDavidKrayden -Subscribe and hit the notifications on my Rumble channel to keep informed of the latest news https://rumble.com/c/KraydensRightwithDavidKrayden...MORE ways you can find and support my work:   -Stand on Guard Store Merch with a Message: https://standonguard.store/-Krayden's Right Substack: https://www.kraydensrightnews.com/-Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/KraydensRightwithDavidKrayden-Twitter: https://twitter.com/DavidKrayden-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KraydensRight-YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KraydensRightwithDavidKrayden-Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stand-on-guard-with-david-krayden/id1684148154-Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1YfyNi7gqJpRYS7iuGcWhwNEW!! You can now find Stand on Guard with David Krayden on most podcasts: Apple, Spotify, Google, Amazon, Youtube music, Substack.

Rick from the Sticks draws a line from NYC's new mayor to Alberta separation, Kara's looking for more from Pierre Poilievre, Michael's not so sincere in his "thank you" to Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, and Anne's waiting for ballroom construction to begin at the Alberta Legislature. 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, and Baseline Road, be sure to tell 'em Real Talk sent you!   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.

Another blow to Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives, as longtime Alberta MP Matt Jeneroux announces his resignation. What does this mean for PM Mark Carney's minority government (and the Official Opposition CPC) moving forward? We open this show with a follow up (1:30) on what the Real Talk Rumour Mill reported in our most recent episode. THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY RAPIDEX FINANCIAL: https://rapidexfinancial.com/ 8:30 | Alberta's Dr. Ian MacNairn joins us from a Gaza hospital, where he's working in an ER on a PAMA humanitarian mission. Feature interviews on Real Talk are presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West.  TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: talk@ryanjespersen.com  MBEW: https://www.mercedes-benz-edmontonwest.ca/ 30:15 | Edify Top 40 Under 40 honourees Stephanie Bach, Sheena Fitzpatrick, and Tracy Barry talk immigration, employment supports, agriculture, heavy industry, and the arts in an insightful and inspiring edition of the Real Talk Round Table.  CHECK OUT EDMONTON'S TOP 40 UNDER 40 CLASS of 2025: https://edifyedmonton.com/ 1:22:30 | Jespo and Johnny circle back on the Jeneroux resignation (and confidence vote implications), the Carney/Smith Grey Cup target for a pipeline announcement (1:33:00), and political rumours around a certain Trailer Park Boy (not really).  1:50:45 | Rick from the Sticks draws a line from NYC's new mayor to Alberta separation, Kara's looking for more from Pierre Poilievre, Michael's not so sincere in his "thank you" to Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, and Anne's waiting for ballroom construction to begin at the Alberta Legislature. 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, and Baseline Road, be sure to tell 'em Real Talk sent you!  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.

Last week, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith used the notwithstanding clause to shut down the teachers' strike and force them back to work.Why?Host Sam Konnert talks with labour expert Jason Foster about how politicians are quietly learning from each other and testing limits. And he sits down with a teacher to talk about what it's really like inside Alberta classrooms.Plus:A Liberal Budget that might send us to the pollsThe Supreme Court controversially strikes down mandatory minimums for child porn offencesAnd Pierre Poilievre is still Gen Z's guyHost: Sam KonnertCredits: Aviva Lessard (Senior Producer), Sam Konnert (Producer), Noor Azrieh (Host/Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Max Collins (Director of Audio) Jesse Brown (Editor), Tony Wang (Artwork)Guests: Jason FosterBackground reading:Striking Alberta teachers forced back to work by fast-tracked legislation, notwithstanding clause – CBC NewsAlberta premier responds to threat of broader labour action in call-in radio show – CTV News'We're packed like sardines': Students walk out of their classes in support of Alberta teachers – Edmonton Journal Ottawa urges Supreme Court to set limits on how provinces can override Charter – CBC NewsSponsors: Check out Sprague Cannery! You can find Sprague goods across the nation in major Canadian retailers like Costco, Loblaws, Walmart, Giant Tiger, and many smaller independent stores.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 at douglas.ca/canadalandIf 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, 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. It's crowdfunding month here at Canadaland! The next 10 people to sign up today will receive a free pass to the Hot Docs' Curious Minds Festival (Nov 6 to 9). Become a supporter at canadaland.com/join today.Can't get enough Canadaland? Follow @Canadaland_Podcasts on Instagram for clips, announcements, explainers and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greg Brady and the panel of: Steve Paikin, Author and Broadcaster, host of The Paikin Podcast, Chloe Brown, policy analyst and former Toronto mayoral candidate, Discuss: 1 - TTC Chair defends World Series transit service as ‘strong' but says communication was a problem: Were either of you left stranded on the weekend? I don't have a lot of faith in the TTC but I do believe in Mandeep, maybe it's the accent, am I alone in thinking this won't happen again and things will get better? 2 - Champagne promises a budget with something for all Canadians — even the opposition: What would you like to see in the budget? 3 - A huge statement by Wab Kinew - Manitoba Premier. My premise - I like when the lines blur in politics and we just know it, and SAY IT, a good idea is a good idea. He also name-checks Doug Ford, Danielle Smith, Pierre Poilievre! Like…..is this not the guy the NDP should be begging and pleading with to be their federal Leader? Think they asked and he declined? 4 - Interest level in who becomes Mayor of NYC. No matter what, even as a kid, I think most people watching TV or reading news have always known who the NYC mayor is - more than any other city…. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Canadian media being compromised by law fare?Last week we took a look at the apparent attempts by Danielle Smith's former chief of staff Marshall Smith to remove an article from the Calgary Herald and the fact that the alleged pressure tactics worked!Tonight, we're talking with activist and advocate Petra Schulz, who was one of the founders of the group "Mom's Stop the Harm" and her own efforts to create pressure and hold the Calgary Herald and whoever made the decision to delete Guy Fellicella's article to account!If you want to sign that letter, you can do so at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0WlAiKVf0vFIt7WOqiuF7PqiwsrWDG5jEJbMGY2aCAoXg5A/viewformIf 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 Bluesky, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads!

The Rebel News podcasts features free audio-only versions of select RebelNews+ content and other Rebel News long-form videos, livestreams, and interviews. Monday to Friday enjoy the audio version of Ezra Levant's daily TV-style show, The Ezra Levant Show, where Ezra gives you his contrarian and conservative take on free speech, politics, and foreign policy through in-depth commentary and interviews. Wednesday evenings you can listen to the audio version of The Gunn Show with Sheila Gunn Reid the Chief Reporter of Rebel News. Sheila brings a western sensibility to Canadian news. With one foot in the oil patch and one foot in agriculture, Sheila challenges mainstream media narratives and stands up for Albertans. If you want to watch the video versions of these podcasts, make sure to begin your free RebelNewsPlus trial by subscribing at http://www.RebelNewsPlus.com

Earlier this week Danielle Smith's UCP government forced teachers back to work after a a three week strike using the notwithstanding clause. This prevents the Alberta Teachers' Association from challenging the legislation in court.In response, the Alberta Federation of Labour announced that the wheels are in motion for a possible general strike by the province's unions.Provincial affairs reporter for CBC Edmonton, Janet French, walks us through how these negotiations got to this point, what's at stake for teachers, students and the government and where this fight could be headed.We'd love to hear from you! Complete our listener survey here.For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts

In the latest episode of The Line Podcast, recorded on October 31, 2025 — spooky! — your hosts take on the big political issues in Canada today, including, God help us, the prospect of a federal election. They don't think it's likely, but they do think it's possible. This episode of The Line Podcast is brought to you by Forestry For The Future. Canada's housing crisis demands bold, scalable solutions. Build Canada Homes is an opportunity to leverage Canadian wood in modern construction. Wood-based methods like mass timber and modular construction can significantly reduce build times, waste, and carbon emissions, while supporting local economies. Expanding building codes, streamlining approvals, and prioritizing domestic wood in federal projects could double demand and foster job creation in rural and northern communities.Despite trade challenges and market volatility, a partnership between industry and government is vital to stabilize the sector, enhance competitiveness, and deliver innovative, sustainably sourced Canadian wood products for homes across Canada and abroad. With capacity growing across provinces, stable demand and predictable financing are key to unlocking the sector's potential.We need to Build Canada Homes with Canadian wood. To learn more, visit ForestryForTheFuture.ca.After that, they turn to the latest turbulence in U.S.–Canada relations. It's been another difficult week. Both hosts hope the situation might finally knock some sense into our political leaders — though Matt Gurney warns Jen Gerson that Canadians may be almost immune to having sense knocked into them.This episode is also brought to you by CPA Ontario. If you're looking for a good scare this Halloween, you should check out Canada's economic numbers. Our GPD per capita is down, our business investment is down and so is our labour productivity. But if there is one thing Chartered Professional Accountants understand, it's numbers.Tax Reform for Growth in Canada, a recent report from our CPA Ontario, puts forward 20 pro-growth recommendations from CPAs and experts on reforming Canada's tax system to make our economy more competitive.For example? Canada gets 37 per cent of its total government revenue from individual taxes, 13 per cent higher than peer countries on average. Meanwhile, 22 per cent of Canada's total tax revenue is from consumption taxes like the GST, while other peer countries average 32 per cent. This means that Canada relies too heavily on the types of taxes that hurt economic growth the most. Eighty eight per cent of CPAs believe reforming our tax system is important. With the federal budget just days away, Canada can't be afraid to take bold action. Visit cpaontario.ca/taxreform to learn more.Finally, Jen gets everyone caught up on the fallout from Alberta's recent teachers' strike and notes that Danielle Smith took an awfully big swing to bring it to an end. We'll see how that works out for her.All that and more in this week's episode of The Line Podcast. Check us out at ReadTheLine.ca.

Hub Headlines features audio versions of the best commentaries and analysis published daily in The Hub. Enjoy listening to original and provocative takes on the issues that matter while you are on the go.   0:16 - Energy is everything, by Phil Deck   7:41 - Cutting spending won't cut it—Canada's tax system needs a serious overhaul, by Alicia Planincic   11:40 - Danielle Smith takes a hit with teachers' strike backlash, but she still has political capital to burn, by Falice Chin   This program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and other great perks, subscribe to the Hub for only $1 a week: https://thehub.ca/join/hero/   Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Watch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Get a FREE 3-month trial membership for our premium podcast content: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en   CREDITS: Alisha  – Producer & Sound Editor   To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts, email support@thehub.ca

On Episode 107, we discuss Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's use of the notwithstanding clause to immunize her back-to-work legislation for teachers, and we explain a failed proposal in B.C. to ban certain land acknowledgments. Plus, our Bad Legal Takes of the Week. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:Bill C-2, the Back to School Act (Alberta Legislature)Land Acknowledgement Prohibition Act (Dallas Brodie on X)NDP leadership hopefuls line up to condemn Alberta's use of notwithstanding clause to end teachers' strike (National Post)Most members of B.C.'s legislature vote against bill to stop land acknowledgements (CTV News)Tensions flare at Richmond meeting over Cowichan title decision (Vancouver Sun)Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn. The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

The Alberta government passed a new law forcing striking teachers back to work.It's been three weeks since the strike began and more than 750-thousand students have been out of class. Danielle Smith has now invoked the notwithstanding clause and teachers are expected back in the classroom this week. We speak with a teacher and a parent about what's at stake for teachers and students across the province.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford threw the prime minister under the bus, saying he approved a Ronald Reagan ad, which Prime Minister Mark Carney admits is the reason Canada faces a new suite of tariffs. Carney is set to meet with China's dictator, President Xi Jinping, in South Korea this week, days after Canada's foreign affairs minister said Canada aims to strengthen its “strategic partnership” with the communist country. Alberta's NDP leader Naheed Nenshi has called Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's attempts to build more pipelines a “pipedream.” Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Geoff Knight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Canadian media being compromised by law fare?On this special mini episode we take a look at how the story of how a column targeted by law fare by Danielle Smith's former chief of staff Marshall Smith was removed and ask some important questions about the integrity of the media than Albertans rely on to keep them well informed!Our Calgary live show is coming up fast on October 25th! Get your tickets while you can at www.thebreakdownablive.ca!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 Bluesky, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads!

More than 750,000 Alberta students have been spending the better part of October not in a classroom, but rather left to their own devices as a historic province-wide teachers strike heads into a third week.Although higher wages and increased staffing are among the key sticking points for the Alberta Teachers Association (ATA), the thousands of educational workers currently on the picket lines are looking for a generational change across the province's education sector. However, the Smith government doesn't seem to be budging on how far they want to reach into their pockets, with the Premier even considering ordering a back-to-work if kids aren't back in the classrooms by the time the legislature returns.Host Maria Kestane speaks to Sean Amato, Alberta politics reporter for CityNews to break down what the last few weeks have looked like during the province's first ever teacher strike, and how close the ATA is to getting what they're fighting for. 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 @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

Oil pipeline politics are once again in high gear in Canada. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is advancing plans for a 1 MMB/d pipeline to the West Coast of British Columbia, while B.C. Premier David Eby remains firmly opposed. At the same time, during a recent trip to Washington, Mark Carney and Donald Trump reportedly discussed the potential revival of the Keystone XL pipeline, which, if completed, would carry Canadian crude south to the United States. To help us unpack the complexities of Canada's pipeline politics, our guest this week is the Honourable Jason Kenney — former federal MP and cabinet minister (first elected in 1997 and re-elected five times), former Premier of Alberta, and now a Special Advisor at Bennett Jones. Here are some of the questions Jackie and Peter asked Jason Kenney: How did you manage to bring together Alberta's fractured conservative movement, and do you think that unity could unravel given today's polarized political climate? What are your thoughts on the “Alberta Next” initiative? What's your assessment of Prime Minister Mark Carney's first six months in office and his efforts, such as Bill C-5, to accelerate infrastructure development? Under the Canadian constitution, can B.C. block an oil pipeline through the province? Why were you disappointed by the federal Energy and Natural Resources Minister, Tim Hodgson's, comments about B.C.'s attempts to block the oil pipeline? Content referenced in this podcast: Angus Reid Institute, “Pipeline Push: Majority of Canadians, including BC Residents support the idea of a pipeline to the north coast” (October 9, 2025) Jason Kenney's X account Please review our disclaimer at: https://www.arcenergyinstitute.com/disclaimer/ Check us out on social media: X (Twitter): @arcenergyinstLinkedIn: @ARC Energy Research Institute Subscribe to ARC Energy Ideas PodcastApple PodcastsAmazon MusicSpotify

Nathan Pike is having a hard time accepting the results of the Wyant Report detailing the incompetence of Alberta Health Services, Pike's employer. Pike has proven himself to be more than just a hack and a charlatan, as he is now in a state of denial as the newly released report fingers his bosses as the culprits in the COVID procurement story. Also, I am beginning to feel he has a crush on Danielle Smith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

B.C. Premier David Eby demanded that Ottawa support the province's forestry workers on Tuesday, as the U.S. enacted another 10 per cent tariff on Canada's softwood lumber — taking the total levy to just over 45 per cent. New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt tells Power & Politics what she'll be speaking to Industry Minister Mélanie Joly about tonight, as she lays out the impact on her province's economy. Plus, Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi weighs in on how the spat between Eby and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith could hurt his province's hopes for a new oil pipeline.

A new pipeline pitch is stirring up an old fight. On Oct. 1, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced the province would be drawing up a proposal for a new oil pipeline to the B.C. coast by May. In the last week, B.C. Premier David Eby has voiced criticisms of the project and opposed Smith's coinciding efforts to repeal laws affecting access to the coast. In recent days, the disagreement has escalated.Today, The Globe's B.C. politics reporter, Justine Hunter, joins the show. She'll share what we know about the pipeline Smith is proposing, why it's stirring up familiar tensions between the provinces, and whether the project can survive Eby's opposition.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.

This week, Prime Minister Mark Carney raised the prospect of reviving the Keystone XL pipeline with Donald Trump, while Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and BC Premier David Eby sparred over her proposal to build a new bitumen oil pipeline through B.C. to its northern coastline. We speak with a First Nations chief, a small town mayor on BC's coast, and a retired pipeline executive in Calgary.

Vancouver City Council approves mass Broadway-Cambie rezoning, at expense of public input (0:48) Guest: Mike Mangan, retired real estate lawyer Ken Sim promises ‘zero means zero' property tax increases, at what cost? (10:40) Guest: Tom Davidoff, Director of UBC's Centre for Urban Economics and Real Estate Premier David Eby speaks on concerns about Danielle Smith's pipeline push (20:22) Guest: David Eby, Premier of B.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: David Eby, Premier of B.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Instead of walking into their classrooms on Monday, some 51,000 Alberta teachers walked off the job, triggering the province's first teacher's strike in its history. It comes after more than a year of failed contract talks between the Alberta Teacher's Association (ATA) and the provincial government - including two rejected offers - with higher wages and increased staffing among the main sticking points.But class (sort of) remains in session for the more than 730,000 students who've been affected by the job action, with the province posting an online learning toolkit of lessons, as well as a stipend of $30 a day to help families who's children are now at home. Teachers, however, will not be monitoring or assessing work during this time, so who's to say what degree of learning will realistically take place. Host Richard Southern speaks to Sean Amato, Alberta political reporter for CityNews to discuss what a potentially weeks-long education strike could mean for the province's public school system, and the reaction from hundreds of thousands of families who will now have to play the role of 'educator' at home or pay someone else to do it instead. 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 @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

Frank McKenna, Former Canadian Ambassador to the U.S., Derek Burney, Former Canadian Ambassador to the U.S. & Goldy Hyder, Business Council of Canada; The Front bench with: Dan Moulton, Shakir Chambers & Laura Stone; Danielle Smith, Alberta Premier; Mike Le Couteur, CTV News Senior Political Correspondent.

Aaron Wherry, senior writer at CBC's parliamentary bureau, is back today to talk Canadian politics.We get into Mark Carney's upcoming trip to Washington and what it might mean for the possibility of some sort of trade stability with the United States.Plus, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her province will propose a new bitumen pipeline to B.C.'s coast to the federal major projects office. But with significant opposition from indigenous communities and the B.C. government, is she just trying to pressure the federal government to get involved?We'd love to hear from you! Complete our listener survey here.For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts

Everyone knew this was coming, but now we are here. It's the great pipeline battle playing out between Ottawa and Alberta, and between Alberta and BC. What's at stake? Chantal Hebert and Bruce Anderson are here to discuss this and what it means for Mark Carney, the upcoming budget, and the future of the country. And, Donald Trump's "war within" makes the discussion as well. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

At Issue this week: Danielle Smith announces her province's proposal for a west-coast pipeline despite pushback from British Columbia. More candidates enter the race for NDP Leadership and share their vision for the party's revival. And the Liberals announce another office and CEO to oversee major government policies.. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.

U-K police say a deadly attack on a synagogue in Manchester, England was a terror attack. Experts tell Canadian military it needs to shift from defence procurement to defence production. Chief says First Nations on BC's North Coast won't support Alberta premier Danielle Smith's pipeline proposal "now or ever." Israel intercepts multiple ships with Global Sumud Flotilla, says activists detained onboard will be deported. The number of dead climbs above 70 from Tuesday's earthquake in the Philippines. The Trump administration warns the firing of federal workers could start as early as today, as the government shutdown enters its second day. Internal report raises concerns about the conduct of the president of Saskatchewan's First Nations University.

After weeks of calling for a new pipeline, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is about to announce a new energy infrastructure project. For the first time in more than 6 years, the United States government is shutting down. Portland, Oregon is preparing to receive the National Guard after US President Donald Trump calls city "war ravaged". At least 69 people are dead after a powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck the Philippines. The Global Sumud Flotilla says it has been approached by Israeli military vessel, after coming within 150 nautical miles of Gaza's shoreline. Minimum wage rises in 5 Canadian provinces, leaving Alberta with the lowest hourly wage in the country. New online scam targets Girl Guide cookie lovers in BC and Ontario.

For the last three months Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has been hosting “Alberta Next” town halls. On the agenda — how to get a better deal from Ottawa...and more autonomyThe final town hall happens online tonight. But separatist and pro-Canada groups are also criss-crossing the province with their campaigns. The CBC's Allison Dempster speaks with host Matt Galloway about what's next for the province.