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At Issue this week: Will the government's plan to send out $250 cheques and implement a GST holiday on some essential goods help Canadians, or is it more about helping the Liberals out of a slump? Plus, employment minister Randy Boissonnault resigns, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilevre tightens control of caucus. Rosemary Barton hosts Andrew Coyne, Althia Raj and Kelly Cryderman.

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West of Centre explores the Alberta campaign to scrap the federal cap on oil and gas emissions. Also on the pod, a Bloc Quebecois bill that's got Alberta beef producers worried about trade negotiations, and election campaign rules are about to change under Bill 20. Joining host Kathleen Petty is Kelly Cryderman, Jason Markusoff and Stephen Carter.

Alberta called for newcomers, but too many answered. Is Trudeau to blame for a surging population and the need for more schools? Also, our amateur transit planners muse about a new name for the doomed Green Line. And speaking of doomed, the carbon tax has veered off the road into the ditch. West of Centre host Kathleen Petty is joined by Kelly Cryderman, Corey Hogan and Lisa Young.

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Over the weekend, the Alberta NDP elected former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi to lead the party into the 2027 provincial election. With membership numbers at an all-time high, the future looks bright for the provincial party. But Nenshi will face many challenges before meeting Danielle Smith in the next election – including trying to unite the party while considering whether to sever ties with the federal NDP.Kelly Cryderman is a columnist and reporter with The Globe. She joins the show to break down what's ahead for the provincial party and what conflicts lie ahead with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith.Questions? Comments? Ideas? E-mail us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com

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An ambitious spring sitting in the Alberta Legislature has resulted in 13 bills passed by the UCP government over 14 weeks. One of the many approved powers enhances the government's authority to remove municipal councillors or overturn bylaws. This week's panel dissecting the “pothole politics” coming out of this busy spring sitting are CBC provincial affairs reporter Janet French, Catherine Griwkowsky of political newsletter Alberta Today and the Globe & Mail's Kelly Cryderman.

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The expansion to the Trans Mountain Pipeline has been completed and that's cause for celebration, according to the Globe and Mail's Alberta and energy reporter, Kelly Cryderman -- if for no other reason than because Canada followed a project through to completion. Cryderman joins Evan to walk through the project's merits and pitfalls.

It's part of our identity here in Alberta to bicker with whomever is in the Prime Minister's office, especially if their last name is Trudeau. Stealing a sentiment from Ronald Reagan, the province's often fear the words; I'm from Ottawa and I'm here to help. But does Alberta's contentious relationship with Ottawa help or hurt us? West of Centre host Kathleen Petty is joined by Ian Brodie from the University of Calgary, David Coletto of Abacus Data and Kelly Cryderman of the Globe and Mail. 

At Issue this week: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told the foreign interference inquiry that he didn't see all the available intelligence briefings — should Canadians be concerned? Will the government's budget announcements be enough to sway young voters. Plus, Alberta moves to block municipalities from making deals with Ottawa. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Althia Raj and Kelly Cryderman

Danielle Smith introduced what she calls the "stay-out-of- my-backyard bill " this week. If passed, it will allow the UCP government to kill federal deals not approved by the province. It's the latest of many federal-provincial battles. West of Centre host Kathleen Petty is back! Joining her is Kelly Cryderman from the Globe and Mail, pollster Janet Brown, and CBC Calgary's Jason Markusoff.

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The federal price on carbon is set to increase on April 1. This tax is being criticized by many provinces including Saskatchewan. At the end of last year, Premier Scott Moe announced that the province will stop collecting a carbon levy on home heating bills. Then, earlier this year, he said that the province wouldn't pay part of its carbon bill to the Canada Revenue Agency. Ottawa says this is against the law.The Globe and Mail's Alberta and energy reporter Kelly Cryderman explains why Saskatchewan made that decision and how the political debate on the carbon tax got so fraught.Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com

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At Issue this week: Saskatchewan is holding back its share of the carbon tax, so how will the federal government ensure other provinces pay up? The Conservatives want more transparency surrounding the Winnipeg lab leaks that got two Chinese scientists fired. Plus, does the pharmacare legislation live up to the promises? Rosemary Barton hosts Andrew Coyne, Althia Raj and Kelly Cryderman.

The signature campaign promise by Danielle Smith was tax cuts. But in her pre-budget , tv address this week, she put those cuts on hold. Instead, the premier is focusing on bulking up the Heritage Fund to offset volatile oil prices.  Where have we heard that before? West of Centre host Kathleen Petty is joined by economist Trevor Tombe , Kelly Cryderman of the Globe and Mail and political scientist Lori Williams.

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Danielle Smith, Alberta Premier; Tim Houston, Nova Scotia Premier; Heather Wright, CTV News; The Front Bench with: Dan Moulton, Shakir Chambers, Karl Bélanger, Laura Stone and Kelly Cryderman.

Listen to Vassy's exclusive interview with Dmytro Kuleba, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine on the EU aid package and Canadian aid. On today's show: Kelly Cryderman, Calgary-based columnist at The Globe and Mail to discuss the recently announced sweeping changes to Alberta gender health services, and what the potential implications are.  Listen to Vassy's conversation with Mark Holland, Minister of health on the expansion of the dental care plan to seniors 72 and older. Dan Riskin, CTV science and technology specialist with his weekly segment 'Talk Science To Me'. Senator Pamela Wallin, on the delayed expansion of MAID. 

It's shaping up to be another packed year for politics in Alberta. The United Conservatives are in the midst of a full reset on healthcare, all of the feuding between the provincial and federal governments will hit a new gear, plus, the NDP will likely have their turn to look for a new leader. This week, host Kathleen Petty talks to journalists Kelly Cryderman, Jason Markusoff and Graham Thomson about what to expect in politics in 2024.

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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: What is Long COVID, and what have we learned about it since we first started hearing about abnormal reactions to the virus way back in 2020? Most toy drives in Ontario will be getting ready to do their final push for donations over the next few days, and it's a push they say is desperately needed. With Trudeau's announcement of a cap on the oil and gas sector, Ottawa is now flirting with its third carbon tax, says the Canadian Taxpayer Federation. Writing in the Globe and Mail, Kelly Cryderman says that it is not crazy for Canadians to think that the carbon tax is hitting their pocketbooks. Writing in the Toronto Sun, Joe Warmington notes that “they can spend millions of taxpayer dollars to rename the main square in Toronto's downtown, but no one will ever call it Sankofa Square.” The Grape Growers of Ontario have released their reaction to the changes around where alcohol can be sold in the province. As we approach the end of a tumultuous economic year, are we seeing signs of improvements for 2024? Final regulations for the Online News Act show the amount of funding private broadcasters will get through the government's $100-million deal with Google will be limited, with an even lower cap for the CBC. Guests: Dr. Isaac Bogoch. Staff Physician, General Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases Associate Professor, Dept. of Medicine, University of Toronto Sawyer Bogdan, Online Journalist for Global News Franco Terrazzano, Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Federal Director Kelly Cryderman, Reporter & Columnist, Globe and Mail Joe Warmington, Columnist with the Toronto Sun Debbie Zimmerman, CEO of the Grape Growers of Ontario Colin Mang, Assistant Professor of Economics, McMaster University Jeffrey Dvorkin, Senior Fellow at Massey College, Former Director of Journalism at the University of Toronto-Scarborough and author of Trusting the News in a Digital Age Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show and Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator

The federal government and Google reached a deal for the tech giant to pay $100 million each year to Canadian news outlets, so how significant is the deal and will Meta follow suit? Plus, what message is Alberta sending by using the Sovereignty Act over federal energy regulations? And the fallout after an MP asked a cabinet minister not to speak French. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne, Althia Raj and Kelly Cryderman

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Alberta Health Services is being dismantled. Instead, four new agencies will take over in a move that changes the structure and decision-making for the entire health system. Guest host Jim Brown explores these changes with James Talbot, Alberta's former chief medical officer, Paul Parks, president of the Alberta Medical Association, and Kelly Cryderman of the Globe and Mail.

Guest host Rebecca Zandbergen speaks with columnists Kelly Cryderman, Susan Delacourt and Matt Gurney about the CPP clash and the carbon tax carve-out, Jeopardy! champion Amy Schneider reflects on her record-setting 40-game streak and becoming a transgender representative along the way, Middle East expert Younes Zangiabadi explains how Qatar has become a key player in the Israel-Hamas war, and our monthly brain game That's Puzzling! returns. For more, visit https://cbc.ca/sunday.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is fighting the provinces and the Opposition about the carbon tax after a pause on home heating oil, so was the move a mistake? Plus, with criticism of his leadership getting louder, is it time for Trudeau to go? And a look at Canada's latest immigration targets. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne, Althia Raj and Kelly Cryderman

Scott Moe, Saskatchewan Premier; Danielle Smith, Alberta Premier; Alexandra Friedman, relative of Hamas hostage; The Front Bench with: Dan Moulton, Shakir Chambers, Kathleen Monk and Kelly Cryderman

Alberta has a controversial idea that is causing a stir with other provinces and the federal government: exiting the Canada Pension Plan. Alberta says if they exit, they're entitled to more $330-billion of the assets that are collected from every worker and employer in the country outside of Quebec. Ontario's finance minister says the plan risks “serious harm” for retirees across the country. Deputy Prime Minister and finance minister Chrystia Freeland has agreed to meet with provincial and territorial counterparts to discuss the CPP's future. Kelly Cryderman is a Globe reporter and columnist based in Calgary and she's on the show to explain why Alberta wants out, the political ramifications and what it could mean for the rest of Canada. Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com

Mary Simon, Governor General; Danielle Smith, Alberta Premier; David Frum, the Atlantic and Brian Stelter, Vanity Fair; The Front Bench with John Tory, Tom Mulcair, Judy Trinh and Kelly Cryderman

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Again this week, Alberta pushed back against Ottawa's emissions targets . And, The Canada Energy Regulator released several scenarios on what a net-zero world could look like for our province in the years to come. On West of Centre, host Kathleen Petty and guests Andrew Leach, Kelly Cryderman and Sara Hastings-Simon make it clear that finding zero is no easy task.

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Alberta is a province with a long history of conservative rule. And on Monday, Danielle Smith and the UCP added a new chapter by winning a majority. But it wasn't a blowout. Rachel Notley and the NDP managed to score 38 seats, up from 23 in the previous sitting of the legislature.This is creating a new political dynamic in the province and Globe reporter and columnist Kelly Cryderman is on the show to explain what it means for the rest of the country.Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com

We're down to the final days of Alberta's election campaign and it could be close. Will Danielle Smith's United Conservatives hold on for re-election, or will Rachel Notley's New Democrats mount a comeback?First, I'm joined by The Globe and Mail's Calgary-based columnist Kelly Cryderman to discuss how this campaign has unfolded. Then, Philippe J. Fournier of 338Canada.com is back to go over the electoral map with me.Finally, on Monday night starting at 8 PM MT / 10 PM ET you can join me for some live analysis of the results as the votes are counted.As always, in addition to listening to the episode in your inbox, at TheWrit.ca or on podcast apps like Apple Podcasts, you can also watch this episode on YouTube. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thewrit.ca/subscribe

Will the opposition parties pull their support for the Liberals over their refusal to hold a public inquiry on foreign interference? Plus, Albertans head to the polls on May 29. How will it shape the future of the province and its relationship with Ottawa? Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Althia Raj Andrew Coyne and Kelly Cryderman.

With 10 days left in the provincial election campaign, have you decided how you'll vote? Has anything changed your mind? Political scientist Lori Williams and Globe and Mail reporter Kelly Cryderman are our guests.

Greg Fergus, Liberal MP; Adam Chambers, Conservative MP; Tim Perry, WestJet Captain & ALPA Canada President; Graham Thomson, political columnist; Kelly Cryderman, The Globe and Mail; Christy Clark, former B.C. premier; and Darrell Dexter, former N.S. premier.

Reports Conservative MP Michael Chong and his family overseas were targeted by China have raised questions about why the diplomat accused of interference wasn't kicked out of Canada. Plus, how are the Liberals planning to re-energize the party. Chantal Hébert, Althia Raj and Kelly Cryderman weigh in on that and more.

Host Vassy Kapelos discusses the week's top political stories with former BoC governor Mark Carney, Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez, Azza Ahmed, a Canadian evacuated from Sudan, strategist Scott Reid, Kathleen Monk, James Moore and a panel of journalists including, Joyce Napier, Kelly Cryderman and Robert Benzie.

The prime minister's chief of staff, Katie Telford, will testify before a parliamentary committee Friday about the extent of Chinese interference in Canadian elections. Matt Galloway discusses what to expect, with our national affairs panel: Catherine Cullen, host of CBC Radio's The House; Kelly Cryderman, a political reporter for the Globe and Mail; and Ryan Tumilty, a parliamentary reporter for the National Post.

In a special edition of At Issue, the panel discusses whether the Liberals' 10-year healthcare funding proposal will be enough to fix the healthcare crisis — if Canada's premiers accept it. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Kelly Cryderman.

Editor's Note: This segment mentions a January 19, 2023 web story that has been updated. As detailed in the Editor's Note accompanying that story, CBC could not substantiate the content of emails referenced here or confirm their existence. Read the full Editor's Note here.https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/alberta-premier-office-emails-prosecutors-coutts-1.6719743 Ottawa's plan to transition oil and gas workers stole headlines this week, until a bombshell story that a member of the premier's staff contacted public prosecutors about Coutts blockade cases. Host Kathleen Petty digs into those two big topics with the CBC's Jason Markusoff, Kelly Cryderman of the Globe and Mail and Janet Brown from Janet Brown Opinion Research.

The At Issue panel discusses Erin O'Toole's warnings about polarization in politics and the Liberal government's plan to transition oil and gas workers to green energy jobs. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne, Kelly Cryderman and Althia Raj.

2022 is coming to a close, after one of the craziest political years on the prairies in recent memory. Host Kathleen Petty is joined by Kelly Cryderman from the Globe and Mail, Rick Bell with the Calgary Sun, and CBC's Alberta provincial affairs reporter Janet French to recap the big moments from this year and look at what 2023 could bring.

On today's show: Premier Danielle Smith has tabled her long awaited sovereignty act. Kelly Cryderman from the Globe and Mail joins us to break it all down; the Calgary Board of Education has decided to relocate its school for teenage moms. We speak with a former student; the Unconventional Panel makes its return talking about what else? Taxes! And transit!

Danielle Smith harshly criticized health officials' response to the pandemic in Alberta during her campaign to become premier – and she promised to change things. She's now making major changes to health care in the province, firing the entire board of Alberta Health Services and replacing it with a single administrator.Kelly Cryderman, reporter and columnist with The Globe's Calgary bureau, says Smith is trying to strike a delicate balance – keeping the promises she made while trying to show the rest of the province that she is moderate enough to govern all of Alberta.Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com

Premier Danielle Smith will once again be MLA Danielle Smith. The UCP leader won her byelection in Brooks-Medicine Hat this week and we're about to see exactly what is on Smith's legislative agenda for the rest of 2022. Host Kathleen Petty is joined by Kelly Cryderman from the Globe and Mail, Melissa Caouette of MC Consulting and freeland columnist Graham Thomson.

In a special edition of the podcast, host Adam Owen is joined by Jason Hatcher, Managing Principal of Navigator's western operations and host of the Western Edge, a Navigator Podcast. Adam and Jason discuss new polling conducted by Navigator's in-house research division, Discover, on the mindset of Albertans and what they want from their government. The duo conclude the episode with an introduction to the panel discussion Navigator hosted on October 18 with experts on politics and policy in western Canada. If you'd like to see highlights of the research firsthand, visit the Navigator website.

In a special edition of the podcast, host Adam Owen is joined by Jason Hatcher, Managing Principal of Navigator's western operations and host of the Western Edge, a Navigator Podcast. Adam and Jason discuss new polling conducted by Navigator's in-house research division, Discover, on the mindset of Albertans and what they want from their government. The duo conclude the episode with an introduction to the panel discussion Navigator hosted on October 18 with experts on politics and policy in western Canada. If you'd like to see highlights of the research firsthand, visit the Navigator website.

Danielle Smith is now the leader of the United Conservative Party and will be the next premier of Alberta. Her victory changes the landscape of the party and the province. This week, host Kathleen Petty is joined by Kelly Cryderman, a columnist from the Globe and Mail, Corey Hogan, who led communications for Alberta's government under two premiers and CBC Calgary's analysis producer, Jason Markusoff to talk about what comes next for the UCP and for Alberta.

Guest host Elamin Abdelmahmoud is joined by political columnists Kelly Cryderman and Matt Gurney to talk about what's ahead as parliament returns and the conservatives pick a new leader, with back-to- school shopping ahead, Alexandra Lange tells us why malls still matter, and writer Omar Mouallem explores how Muslims shaped the Americas.

We ask Greg Fergus, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, how much longer Canadians will be dealing with COVID measures at airports. Calgary Sun columnist Rick Bell and The Globe and Mail's Kelly Cryderman on Alberta's UCP leadership race. Paul Hunter has the latest from DC as U.S. House members vote to enshrine marriage equality into law, and the Power Panel weighs in.

West of Centre is live on location at the Alberta Relaunch conference hosting a panel discussing the future of Alberta, its politics and energy policy. Kathleen Petty is joined for this season finale by Vassy Kapelos, host of Power & Politics, Zain Velji from Northweather, Kelly Cryderman of the Globe and Mail, and Matt Solberg from New West Public Affairs. 

So … now what? On Wednesday, Jason Kenney announced he would resign as Alberta premier after receiving 51.4 per cent support from the party in a leadership vote. Host Kathleen Petty is joined by the CBC's Jason Markusoff, Kelly Cryderman from the Globe and Mail and freelance columnist Graham Thomson to discuss what comes next for the United Conservative Party — and for the province.

The federal budget contained billions in new spending on a carbon capture tax credit for the oil and gas industry – details released the same week as the kick-off for Premier Jason Kenney's leadership review. This week host Kathleen Petty sits down with Gary Mar, president of the Canada West Foundation, Kelly Cryderman, a reporter at the Globe and Mail, and Lori Williams, a political scientist from Mount Royal University.

1:33 | Vice chair and a senior advisor at Eurasia Group Gerald Butts, who served as the Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, discusses Canadian politics, the Emergencies Act, and Russia invading Ukraine. 16:11 | Federal Minister of Tourism, Randy Boissonnault addresses Canada's response to Russia's unprovoked attack on Ukraine, the impact of COVID on tourism and the Canadian economy, plus the upcoming federal budget. 33:34 | The Globe & Mail journalist Kelly Cryderman and political columnist Graham Thomson analyze the new Alberta budget, the undeniable influence the price of oil has had on it, and what it could mean for Jason Kenney's upcoming leadership review. 1:24:33 | #RealTalkRoundTable on the power of conspiracy theories with the author of Republic of Lies Anna Merlan, investigative journalist Justin Ling, and Sue Muncaster whose brother is a conspiracy theorist.  #TrashTalk | Ryan reads what's ticking Real Talkers off this week. Presented by Local Environmental

Have political leaders — at all levels, from all parties — failed Canadians in their response to the occupation of downtown Ottawa and connected protests? Matt Galloway puts those questions to our national affairs panel, Vassy Kapelos, host of CBC's Power and Politics; Kelly Cryderman, a political reporter and columnist with the Globe and Mail; and Fatima Syed, host of the Canadaland podcast The Backbench.

Our national affairs panel weighs in on protests, blockades and the impact on political fortunes, both provincial and federal. Matt Galloway talks to Paul Wells, a senior writer for Maclean's Magazine; Allison Smith, publisher of Queen's Park Today; and Kelly Cryderman, a reporter at the Globe and Mail's Calgary bureau.

So long, 2021. We've dealt with new variants of COVID-19, started an economic bounceback, and waded through elections, referendums and political infighting. Today guest host Jim Brown does a recap of the last year and looks ahead to what may come in 2022 with Rishi Nagar, the news director at RED FM, Kelly Cryderman, a journalist at the Globe and Mail, and Jason Markusoff from Maclean's magazine.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is back in Canada following his trip to Glasgow for COP26. Now, he'll have to face Canadian Premiers and opposition parties to deliver on the promises he made in Scotland. Charelle Evelyn, the managing editor of The Hill Times; Kelly Cryderman, a Globe and Mail reporter and columnist; and Daniel Thibeault, the host of Radio Canada's Les Coulisses De Pouvoir, make up our national affairs panel. They discuss the stage for the 44th Parliament of Canada by touching on climate politics and the upcoming Three Amigos summit, among other topics.

The report and (most of) the results are in. Commissioner Steve Allan's inquiry into alleged campaigns against Alberta energy has been released. Preliminary results on the province's two referendum questions are posted. Calgary and Edmonton are getting new mayors. Host Kathleen Petty is joined by Kelly Cryderman from the Globe and Mail, Rishi Nagar from Red FM and strategist Ken Boessenkool to discuss those topics and the strategies that went along with them. Plus, mayors-elect Jyoti Gondek and Amarjeet Sohi talk about leadership, the path forward for their cities, and the relationship with the provincial and federal governments.

On Monday, Albertans headed to the ballot box to cast their votes on a number of things: municipal leaders, the merits of daylight savings and whether the country should get rid of the mention of equalization from the Constitution Act of 1982. But there's a problem with that last one: Alberta alone can't actually make any changes to the country's Constitution.So what was the point of this referendum? Globe columnist and reporter Kelly Cryderman thinks this was more about politics than policy and says that this vote couldn't have happened at a worst time for people, like Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, who want to see Ottawa renegotiate the equalization program.

Protests are flaring up across the country as vaccine passports are rolled out. How are premiers handling it? Matt Galloway discusses the politics of the fourth wave with our national affairs panel: Kelly Cryderman, a reporter and columnist for the Globe and Mail in Alberta; Rob Benzie, the Queen's Park bureau chief for the Toronto Star; and Tanya Fletcher, the CBC's provincial affairs reporter for B.C.

A treacherous fall is taking over Premier Jason Kenney's best summer ever. With it comes a federal election, a mounting fourth wave of COVID-19 and questions about the absence of top provincial officials. Host Kathleen Petty is joined by Kelly Cryderman from the Globe and Mail and Corey Hogan, former managing director of communications for the Alberta government under the NDP and UCP, to discuss Alberta's newest set of restrictions and the first we've heard from those government officials in weeks. Then, pollster Eric Grenier breaks down the federal election and how the race is shaping up in the West.

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On today's show, when will the pandemic be over? According to experts, Canada is getting pretty close. We talk with reporter Rachel Gilmore who covered this story for Global News. Plus, the Liberals are looking to gain some ground in Alberta with some high-profile candidates ahead of an expected federal election. We chat with reporter Kelly Cryderman. And, the Tokyo Olympics are going ahead on July 23 despite the COVID-19 challenges Japan is currently facing. So, who wants these games to go ahead? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As parliament enters its summer recess, our national affairs panel discusses a looming election, criticism of Minister of National Defense Harjit Sajjan, and news that hundreds of unmarked graves have been found at the site of a former residential school in Saskatchewan. Matt Galloway talks to Chris Hall, the CBC's national affairs editor and host of The House on CBC Radio; and Kelly Cryderman, a political reporter with the Globe and Mail.

After months of rotten polls, controversial policies and the polarization of a pandemic, Alberta's premier may believe the worst days of his government are behind him. Thanks to improving COVID-19 stats, Alberta is opening on Canada Day. Add in a few small political wins — like an apology from a right wing adversary and higher oil prices powering up an economy set to lead the country — and suddenly Jason Kenney is planning for the second half of his mandate. Kathleen Petty asks three Alberta political columnists if the premier's dog days are over: The Calgary Sun's Rick Bell, Kelly Cryderman of The Globe and Mail and independent columnist Graham Thomson.

Alberta's premier has been derailed from positive news on the vaccine rollout and forced to explain himself dining al fresco at the notorious “Sky Palace.” Jason Kenney and key cabinet ministers were photographed maskless and less than socially distanced eating takeout in apparent contravention of COVID-19 rules. This in a week where the premier turned a question about residential schools into a commentary against cancel culture. Meanwhile, the NDP is going into its convention riding high in the polls. Guest host Jim Brown in for Kathleen Petty looks at Alberta's latest political events with University of Alberta political scientist Julian Castro-Rea, Globe and Mail columnist Kelly Cryderman and Jen Gerson, cofounder of The Line.

Monty Python’s Black Knight was a doomed fictional character, but Premier Jason Kenney’s fight with members of his own UCP caucus is very real. Kenney’s caucus has voted to kick out two high profile members, after their public denunciations of Kenney’s leadership, with one even calling for the premier’s resignation. This follows weeks of public dissent by UCP MLAs over Kenney’s pandemic response, and constituency chiefs demanding a leadership review. The question is how much more can Kenney’s leadership withstand? Is he “invincible” like the Black Knight? Kathleen Petty looks at what’s going on with Katy Merrifield, Kenney’s former director of communications, Globe and Mail columnist Kelly Cryderman and columnist Rick Bell of the Calgary Sun.

Alberta’s premier says we can get back to normal this summer with outdoor events, including the Calgary Stampede if vaccines beat the COVID-19 variants. But expectations are waning in the face of a brutal third wave. Jason Kenney has responded to demands from concerned Indigenous leaders and others calling for help with more vaccine eligibility and mandatory restrictions, including curfews. Meanwhile outspoken protesters rail against the prospect of tighter pandemic measures, even calling for Kenney’s resignation. Kathleen Petty looks at how the premier is managing it all with columnist Kelly Cryderman of The Globe and Mail, columnist Jason Markusoff of Macleans and independent columnist Graham Thomson.

The federal government’s commitment to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050 has people in the energy sector worried. The natural resources minister says creative approaches such as developing hydrogen and even SMRs (small modular nuclear reactors) can help meet that goal. Seamus O’Regan insists achieving net zero must include pipelines and leave no one behind. Meanwhile, the Conservatives have released their climate change plan and it includes a price on carbon. Kathleen Petty sits down with Minister O’Regan, and then looks at the impact and politics for Alberta, the country’s biggest oil and gas producer. Her guests are University of Alberta economist Andrew Leach and columnist Kelly Cryderman of the Globe and Mail.

In a big win for the federal government, the Supreme Court has ruled that Ottawa's carbon pricing is constitutional. We get reaction from Andrew Weaver, climate scientist and former leader of the B.C. Green Party, and discuss the political fallout with national affairs panellists: Kelly Cryderman of the Globe and Mail in Calgary, and Vassy Kapelos, host of CBC's Power and Politics.