Podcasts about United Conservative Party

West of Centre's citizen panel is back, this time to weigh in on October's referendum, where Albertans will be asked to decide the future of their province within Confederation.Returning to join host Kathleen Petty are Darryl Stanier, who runs a logistics supply chain business; Sunil Shah, an electrical engineer; and Chelsea Matisz, a research scientist. The panel agrees Alberta has legitimate grievances within Confederation. But they disagree on whether the 10 questions Albertans will vote on are necessary. They have differing takes on whether the Alberta-Ottawa memorandum of understanding will lead to a new bitumen pipeline to B.C. One panellist says Premier Danielle Smith is losing the art of humility and the United Conservative Party is governing for its base rather than the majority of Albertans.Host: Kathleen PettyGuests: Chelsea Matisz, Darryl Stanier, Sunil ShahProducer: Diane Yanko

As Albertans contemplate an October referendum that will see them choose between the province remaining in Canada or starting the process toward a future binding independence vote, the governing United Conservative Party is starting to show signs of internal strain and vulnerability of its leader, Premier Danielle Smith.The political game in Alberta has changed. The debate around the future of the province has ignited emotion on all sides, and has morphed into "primordial politics," a deeply-entrenched, identity-based attachment to your side.This week on West of Centre, host Kathleen Petty is joined by two long-time observers of politics in Alberta, with deep knowledge of how the political landscape has evolved. Anthony Sayers is a political science professor and director of Canadian governance policy in the University of Calgary's School of Public Policy; and David Stewart is a professor emeritus in the University of Calgary's political science department. Both are frequent collaborators who have co-authored a number of papers and academic book chapters, and they have a new book that will be published this summer, The Dawn of Competitive Party Politics in Alberta: An End to Solitude.In this rare conversation, Sayers and Stewart tap into the past, where the governing Progressive Conservatives enjoyed little opposition until the Wild Rose Party came along and posed a credible threat. But the merging of the parties has pushed the UCP further to the right, forcing the party to keep its base motivated and ready to turn out in an election. They say the UCP is a different party from when Jason Kenney was leader, and even more difficult for Smith to manage. Host: Kathleen PettyGuests: Anthony Sayers, David StewartProducer: Diane Yanko

Premier Danielle Smith has added a question on Alberta separation to the October 19 referendum ballot, a move that will have repercussions for the country and the province. But is it primarily a debate being held amongst the supporters of her own party?This week on The Numbers, we discuss what the polls suggest could be the motivations behind Smith's referendum push, as well as what it could mean for the future of the United Conservative Party — and Pierre Poilievre's federal Conservatives, too. We also chat about the latest federal polls and what they say about support for the Liberals after what looked like a dip last week. Then, we break down new polls out of Ontario and Nova Scotia and briefly chat about this weekend's B.C. Conservative leadership race. Finally, Philippe has a few trivia questions about past referendums in Canada.Looking for even more of The Numbers? If you join our Patreon and support this joint project of ours, you'll get ad-free episodes every week, bonus episodes several times per month and access to our lively Discord. Join here! https://thenumberspod.ca/The bonus episodes are also available via an Apple Podcasts subscription.You can watch this episode on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 explain how the new NATO-aligned global weapons bank will make Canada's economy reliant on endless war on THE BREACH SHOW, ask what Avi Lewis's Win Means for Socialists on VICTOR'S CHILDREN, explore strategies for countering authoritarianism on a visceral level on MOBILIZING DATA FOR JUSTICE and subjects ourselves to favourite books of United Conservative Party ministers and Western Standard columnists in search of the intellectual basis for justifying an independent nation on ALBERTA ADVANTAGE.The Harbinger Media Network includes 89 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 explain how the new NATO-aligned global weapons bank will make Canada's economy reliant on endless war on THE BREACH SHOW, ask what Avi Lewis's Win Means for Socialists on VICTOR'S CHILDREN, explore strategies for countering authoritarianism on a visceral level on MOBILIZING DATA FOR JUSTICE and subjects ourselves to favourite books of United Conservative Party ministers and Western Standard columnists in search of the intellectual basis for justifying an independent nation on ALBERTA ADVANTAGE.The Harbinger Media Network includes 89 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.

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What you see is what you'd get if an election were held today in Alberta — except the United Conservative Party would have an even bigger majority government.That's one of the findings from the latest poll by Janet Brown Opinion Research for the CBC.Brown is one of Alberta's most respected pollsters. Her secret sauce when it comes to opinion research is Albertans talking to Albertans.Brown joins West of Centre host Kathleen Petty this week to take a deep dive into the findings, along with data scientist John Santos, and CBC writer and producer Jason Markusoff.Despite the fanfare that accompanied its signing, a majority of those polled are not confident the memorandum of understanding between Ottawa and Alberta will actually result in a new pipeline. But a majority approve of Premier Danielle Smith's efforts to reset the province's relationship with the federal government.Meanwhile, the poll has found the most impressive politician in Alberta isn't Smith or federal Conservative leader and Battle River-Crowfoot MP Pierre Poilievre. The guy Albertans are giving the highest marks is Prime Minister Mark Carney.And while the calls for independence are getting louder, it doesn't necessarily mean Albertans are being persuaded the province is better off going it alone. According to the data, support for separatism remains flat.Host: Kathleen PettyGuests: Janet Brown, John Santos, Jason MarkusoffProducer: Diane Yanko

David Parker, founder of Take Back Alberta (TBA)—a influential grassroots conservative/populist movement that helped reshape the United Conservative Party—has launched The Centurion Project as his latest initiative to advance Alberta independence. This decentralized organizing "machine" recruits and trains ~100 regional leaders, each building networks of organizers to canvass and survey Albertans door-to-door and in-person using a 10-X exponential growth model. The core goal is to conduct the largest citizen-led poll in Canadian history by directly asking every Albertan three questions—support for separation from Canada, signing the petition, and voting YES in a referendum—while identifying and mobilizing over a million "yes" supporters ahead of a potential sovereignty vote. Watch the Cornerstone Forum 26'https://shaunnewmanpodcast.substack.com/Silver Gold Bull Links:Website: https://silvergoldbull.ca/Email: SNP@silvergoldbull.comText Grahame: (587) 441-9100Bow Valley Credit UnionBitcoin: www.bowvalleycu.com/en/personal/investing-wealth/bitcoin-gatewayEmail: welcome@BowValleycu.com Get your voice heard: Text Shaun 587-217-8500

Today I'm joined by Mike Holmes and his daughters, MayCee and Madison Holmes. MayCee and Madison were honored with the United Conservative Party's Rising Stars Youth Award at the 2025 AGM, recognizing their passion and leadership in defending conservative values in Alberta. As co-hosts of At Home With Holmes, this tight-knit family of seven shares their self-educated insights, encourages critical thinking, and tackles pressing issues head-on through their platform on Substack, Instagram, and more. How an ordinary Alberta family dove into independent research and found themselves immersed in today's culture wars—from questioning mainstream narratives to advocating for freedom, sovereignty, Alberta independence, and traditional principles. Tickets to Cornerstone Forum 26': https://www.showpass.com/cornerstone26/Silver Gold Bull Links:Website: https://silvergoldbull.ca/Email: SNP@silvergoldbull.comText Grahame: (587) 441-9100Bow Valley Credit UnionBitcoin: www.bowvalleycu.com/en/personal/investing-wealth/bitcoin-gatewayEmail: welcome@BowValleycu.com Get your voice heard: Text Shaun 587-217-8500

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has some questions she wants Albertans to answer. Nine of them, to be exact.That's how many referendum questions Smith announced in a televised speech that she's going to put to Albertans on Oct. 19.They range from constitutional reform to abolish the Senate and change who picks judges, to several that would directly affect some immigrants and the services they receive.To unpack the proposed immigration changes, host Jason Markusoff is first joined by Raj Sharma, an immigration lawyer based in Calgary. He argues many of the questions appear outside Alberta's jurisdiction.Then, the panel breaks down the rest of the premier's address. Journalist Rob Breakenridge says the referendum could serve as a distraction in advance of a bad-news budget. Evan Menzies, a vice-president at Crestview Strategy and former head of communications for the United Conservative Party, says there are reasonable questions to be debated amongst the proposals. Finally, Shannon Greer, a senior consultant at New West Public Affairs, who worked in Rachel Notley's NDP government, says the government is sending contradictory messages.• Host: Jason Markusoff• Guests: Raj Sharma, Rob Breakenridge, Evan Menzies and Shannon Greer• Producer: Joel Dryden

As the world grapples with the fallout of the Supreme Court ruling that Trump's tariffs are ILLEGAL, we face a critical question: Will Trump respect the rule of law, or will he continue to defy the courts? The stakes are particularly high for Canada, where the economic implications are profound.Adding fuel to the fire, Premier Danielle Smith has introduced a 9-point referendum that raises serious concerns about her government's direction, particularly with its troubling scapegoating of newcomers to Alberta. This move signals not only political chaos within her United Conservative Party but also a misguided attempt to rally support that could endanger our diverse and thriving communities.In the Conservative Party, the chaos continues as Pierre Poilievre loses yet another MP to Mark Carney, with whispers of more departures on the horizon. This instability within the party raises alarms about its future and relevance, especially as Jamil Jivani faces criticism for his divisive pro-American rhetoric during this contentious trade war. Moreover, the global landscape is shifting dramatically with the arrest of former Prince Andrew in connection with Jeffrey Epstein, a situation that could unveil even more troubling revelations. We cannot ignore the potential threats that loom over international relations, like the possibility of an attack on Iran by the Trump administration.Join Clinton Desveaux and host Laura Babcock for an in-depth analysis of this tumultuous news day impacting Canada and global democracy. This is the moment to engage in crucial conversations about our future. Comment, subscribe, and share your thoughts—let's build a meaningful dialogue together!#trump #alberta #tradewar #ontario #canadanews #canadanews #canadastrong #carney #canada #poilievre #elbowsup #tariffs #supremecourt #epsteinfilesAn independent podcast, the best way to support our work is by subscribing. Let's build our pro democracy community! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As students across Alberta returned to class this fall, families were met with a slate of changes targeting queer and trans kids, ushered in by the United Conservative Party government. These changes were largely driven by the movement for parental rights. Heather Ganshorn is research director for Support Our Students Alberta and author of the report, Challenging Parental Rights. She talks with us about links between the parental rights movement and the push to privatize education in Alberta.

About Leela Aheer   Hon. Leela Sharon Aheer was first elected as a Member of Alberta's Legislative Assembly for the Chestermere-Rocky View constituency on May 5, 2015.  She was re-elected on April 16, 2019, as the MLA for the newly formed riding of Chestermere-Strathmore.  Born in Edmonton and raised in Chestermere, where she raised her family, Aheer is a proud wife and mother of two amazing young men.  She is also a professional singer, vocal coach, and music teacher, instructing singing in seven languages.  Her passion for music led her to own and operate a successful music studio for twenty-four years in Chestermere and Calgary, where she was heavily involved in arts, volunteerism, and community service.  As Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women (2019 - 2021), Hon. Aheer made significant strides in promoting multiculturalism and women's status.  Her proclamation of Women's Entrepreneurship Day in February 2019 was a historic moment for Canada.  She was the first Minister of Multiculturalism in the last twenty-five years and the first Deputy Leader of the United Conservative Party.   A key priority of the new government was to provide more protections for women through initiatives like Clare's Law.    Hon. Aheer has worked tirelessly to affirm her position as an ally within the Alberta Legislature for those seeking shelter from gender-based violence, racism, and female genital mutilation.  In May of 2022, her work on this matter came to fruition when The Health Professions (Protecting Women and Girls) Amendment Act, 2022, a Bill she championed in the Legislature, earned Royal Assent.  This significant achievement is a testament to her commitment to social justice.  MLA Aheer is renowned in her community and among her peers for her strategic insights and ability to build meaningful partnerships.  Hon Aheer was appointed Senior Director of Strategy and Partnerships with BioAro Inc., a precision health and longevity medicine leader, in July 2024.  She was also appointed the BioSport Chief Growth Officer. Her visionary approach and commitment to the public are invaluable in navigating the complexities of global health markets.  Episode Notes  00:00 Introduction 12:31 Lesson 1: Love Boldly, Even When It's Tough 15:59 Lesson 2: Silence Speaks Volumes that Connects 19:08 Lesson 3: You Are Not What Happened To You 23:49 Lesson 4: Courage Isn't Always Loud 28:11 Lesson 5: Stay Open to Unexpected Turns 29:39 Affiliate Break 30:04 Lesson 6: Children Teach Us More Than Books 35:28 Lesson 7: Forgive to Free Yourself 39:10 Lesson 8: Purpose is Built, Not Found 41:37 Lesson 9: Speak Up, or Be Defined by Others 47:10 Lesson 10: Gratitude is a Game Changer

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.

Conservatives call for reforms to Canada's asylum and immigration system despite several proposed amendments being rejected, as a committee-led study on Bill C-12 came to an end. The Alberta independence movement scored a critical victory during the United Conservative Party's Annual General Meeting over the weekend, with four pro-separatist candidates winning seats on the party's board of directors. Conservatives urge Prime Minister Mark Carney's government to disclose the services Liberals plan to cut from Veterans Affairs Canada, as $4.23 billion was earmarked as savings from the department in the 2025 federal budget. Tune into the Daily Brief with Isaac Lamoureux and Walid Tamtam! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've seen this play before. The right-wing flank of a Conservative party, feeling underrepresented and dissatisfied, breaks away from the "mainstream" movement to form its own entity. Will that be the case with separatist members of Alberta's United Conservative Party?  THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY HANSEN DISTILLERY'S NORTHERN EYES SEVEN YEAR WHISKY. ORDER YOUR LIMITED EDITION BOTTLE TODAY: https://hansendistillery.com/ 2:45 | On the heels of the party's AGM in Edmonton, UCP founding president Erika Barootes joins Ryan and Supriya Dwivedi to talk about Premier Danielle Smith getting booed over her pipeline deal with PM Mark Carney and other notable moments through the weekend. 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/ 38:00 | Supriya and Ryan dig into the details of the pipeline MOU and discuss Steven Guilbeault's abrupt resignation from PM Carneys' Cabinet. Plus, did Pierre Poilievre start to turn the tide on public opinion by poking fun of himself at the Press Gallery dinner in Ottawa?  1:15:00 | Jespo and Johnny jump into the Real Talk Live Chat powered by Park Power for your takes on the UCP AGM, the future of the Alberta separatism movement, and Poilievre's Press Gallery Dinner speech.  SAVE on INTERNET, ELECTRICITY, and NATURAL GAS: https://parkpower.ca/realtalk 2:02:00 | Remember that Real Talk contest a few years ago where we gave away a full solar system installation courtesy of Kuby Renewable Energy? Our friends at Kuby just released a wonderful feature on the winning organization - the Winnifred Stewart Society - perfect for this week's Positive Reflection.  SUBMIT YOUR POSITIVE REFLECTION: talk@ryanjespersen.com GET A FREE SOLAR QUOTE TODAY: https://kuby.ca/ FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen  JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

Ukranian and Russian officials are gearing up for potential peace talks - but those efforts are being overshadowed by continued violence. As Kyiv suffered from Russian attacks on Friday, Ukraine struck two Russian oil tankers that are part of their so-called 'shadow fleet'. Also: A natural disaster -- turning catastrophic. Sri Lanka has declared a state of emergency after a cyclone killed at least 150 people. The storm is now barreling towards southern India. It's part of a broader crisis of extreme weather seen across Southeast Asia.And: Alberta's premier is trying to sell her energy agreement with Ottawa to her political base. During a speech at the United Conservative Party's annual general meeting, Danielle Smith pilloried her political rivals and promoted the Memorandum of Understanding she signed on Thursday as a political win. Plus: A sinking town in the Himalayas, A documentary on a dog war hero, and more.

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith are extolling the benefits of their new energy understanding. But there is scepticism. Members of Alberta's United Conservative Party say the MOU signed with Ottawa doesn't do enough to get a new pipeline built. US president Donald Trump vows to "permanently pause migration" from what he calls Third World countries. Pope Leo XIV starts second day of his tour of Turkey at Istanbul's Cathedral of the Holy Spirit. Louvre to hike ticket prices for most non-EU tourists by 45%.

The United Conservative Party of Alberta is planning how to withdraw the province from the Canada Pension Plan to fund other projects. An interview with the president of CUPE Alberta, Raj Uppal. The LabourStart report about union events. And Joe Glazer singing "When You're Too Old To Work." RadioLabour is the international labour movement's radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.

Health care in Alberta is getting a massive makeover, as the UCP government introduces what it calls a dual-practice surgery model. Critics fear that by allowing some surgeons to simultaneously practice in both the public and private system, a patient's wait time will be determined by their wallet. The province says it wants to try something new to solve wait times, and at least one panelist contends it's time Canadians destigmatize the word "privatize."The plan comes as Alberta's auditor general drops the receipts on the failed bid to privatize lab services in the DynaLife deal, and it is taxpayers who are on the hook for a tab worth over $100 million.There are questions about the risk to Premier Danielle Smith and her government as they invoke the notwithstanding clause for a second time in less than a month to shield three pieces of legislation affecting transgender youth from legal challenges.And as the federal and Alberta governments inch closer to reaching a memorandum of understanding on a new pipeline to the west coast, B.C.'s premier is shocked to find out he wasn't invited to the party – but Saskatchewan's premier was.West of Centre host Kathleen Petty is joined at the table this week by Evan Menzies, a vice-president at Crestview Strategy and former head of communications for the United Conservative Party; Shannon Greer, a senior consultant at New West Public Affairs, who worked in Rachel Notley's NDP government; and Lisa Young, a political science professor at the University of Calgary.Host: Kathleen Petty | Producer and editor: Diane Yanko | Guests: Shannon Greer, Evan Menzies, Lisa Young

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

Politics have had a significant impact on agriculture research in Alberta. The government in that province changed hands with the New Democrats taking power in 2015 and then new United Conservative Party winning the election in 2019. It has been a stressful time for those involved in research. A new organization called Results Driven Agriculture Research or RDAR has been given the responsibility of guiding Alberta’s ag research priorities to ensure they reflect the needs of farmers, ranchers, and others in the agriculture industry.I'll speak with RDAR board chair Dr. David Chalack about this new entity and its role in promoting beneficial research for the ag sector.Prairie honey producers take great pride in their pure product. But the fake honey showing up on store shelves is hurting their bottom line.Fake honey is being blamed for a dramatic drop in prices dating back to 2015 and it has been pushing the limits of beekeepers in Canada. In fact, prices were so low producers were not making enough money to even cover their costs.Tim Wendell of Wendell Honey Farm has felt the impact. Their operation includes sites in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Wendell will explain where this fake honey is coming from and how consumers can support this important industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My emotions struck me during this show, since I care so much about Alberta sovereignty. To appear with Bruce Scholl of Unscrew the News and Nadine Wellwood, both people I admire, was a privilege, and I hope I provided momentum towards Alberta's noble cause.Let me provide here my own show notes: takeaways and resources. There were many more than eight to share, so I recommend people watch the full show (starting six minutes in).For those seeking mining stock recommendations, consider Adrian Day's Global Analyst newsletter. I read every edition, and I have negotiated a 10 percent discount for my readers. Use the FERG coupon code at AdrianDayGlobalAnalyst.com, or call +1 410-224-8885.* The path to a successful referendum cannot be rushed. There needs to be sufficient education and cultivated support before the vote.* Albertans are profoundly distinct from Canadians (although Saskatchewanians are similar to Albertans). Insults hurled at Albertans, in an attempt to intimidate them, only demonstrate the fact that we are not the same. Although I was not raised in Alberta, Calgary is my family home on my mother's side, and it is where my grandmother and many other relatives remain.* Bought-off regime media are not to be trusted. They are enemies of journalism and free thought, and we must continue to promote citizen journalism, such as Unscrew the News, and independent formal outlets such as the Western Standard.* Alberta independence must be a broad movement and will have to go through one of the major parties. My personal view is the United Conservative Party, with the right membership, can be that vehicle. The People's Party and the Libertarian Party, although upholding great ideas, have demonstrated the nigh impossible task of starting a successful new party without wasting resources and creating more enemies.* Ottawa loyalists will attempt to impose many roadblocks before the independence movement. These include throwing policy bones to soften sentiments, demonization via regime media and education, and overflowing the province with new arrivals to dilute support.* The right to bear arms is a litmus test of self-rule. It is a policy that sets Albertans apart, since they have a strong sense that they should be able to defend themselves and not wait for momma government to save them.* The referendum will succeed on provincial pride: the flag, the history, the shared values, the pioneer way of life. While the economic case for Alberta independence is overwhelming, the distinct identity will move hearts. An important case study is the Brexit campaign, which overcame the unwillingness of the UK political class to leave the European Union. The best book on this, that I know of, is All Out War: The Full Story of How Brexit Sank Britain's Political Class.* Albertans face two options: (1) remain straitjacketed in a parasitic Canada on the decline or (2) leave and forge their own path. The latter will stem from a rugged individualism that is alien to contemporary Canada. The Albertan psyche has a combination of classical liberalism, social conservatism, rural get-up-and-go, and entrepreneurial spirit. There is robust intellectual backing for Alberta independence. In particular, I recommend following:* the Haultain Research Institute;* the Alberta Prosperity Project;* Cory Morgan;* Michael Wagner.While I have only just started it, Nadine Wellwood's book, Alberta Rising, is now available on Amazon.ca and Amazon.com.If you would like to book a consultation with me, please sign up here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit econamericas.substack.com/subscribe

On today's episode of the Candice Malcolm Show, Candice discusses Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's announcement over the weekend calling for Castle Law-type changes to the criminal code to allow Canadians to use force – including lethal force if necessary – to defend themselves from intruders and attackers. Liberal Attorney General Sean Fraser clapped back at Poilievre and wrote on X:”‘This isn't the Wild West. It's Canada.” As Candice points out – that didn't age well, as the long weekend saw two gruesome examples of home invasion violence in Ontario, including the horrifying story of a man who was murdered in the middle of the night by intruders, right in front of his wife and small children. Candice is joined by Erika Barootes, founding President of the United Conservative Party of Alberta and Department Head of Applied Politics and Public Affairs at MaKami College. They discuss how the Liberals created this public safety crisis and how Canadians need to be able to defend themselves and their homes. Next, they discuss the latest from Alberta and Premier Danielle Smith's sensible policy to remove sexual and pornographic materials from Alberta schools. In response, the Edmonton Public School Board removed from than 200 books from its libraries – including classic novels that are in no way problematic. Smith responded by eviscerating the school board and calling out their attempt at “vicious compliance.” Thank you to MaKami College for sponsoring this episode. Enroll in their applied politics diploma program and earn a $500 Juno News scholarship! Learn more at CandiceMalcolm.com/MaKami Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A former Liberal attorney general is raising alarm over Iranian sleeper cells in Canada, warning they may be targeting dissidents fleeing the regime.The United Conservative Party has held onto Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills in a recent Alberta byelection, defeating the Republican Party of Alberta by a wide margin.Oshawa city council killed a motion that would have formally asked police and federal prosecutors to enforce existing drug laws after a procedural technicality.Tune into The Daily Brief with Isaac Lamoureux and Alex Zoltan! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest episode of On The Line, Jen Gerson is joined by Dave Cournoyer — Alberta politics watcher, writer at daveberta.ca, and longtime chronicler of this province's wilder turns — for a conversation that cuts through the noise and gets to the big question: what is actually going on in Alberta right now?This episode is brought to you by the Metis Nation of Ontario. It's the Abitibi River, Northern Ontario, 1854. They called it “the Long Portage.”From the banks of the Abitibi River, Métis voyageurs hauled heavy freight canoes and Hudson's Bay Company trade goods across miles of forest and muskeg. Their hard work linked Fort Albany and Moose Factory along the James Bay coast with Lake Timiskaming. And, from there, the entire northwest.As the HBC moved inland from Moose Factory to open and work at posts to the south and west, the Métis “Factory Boys” and their families cut the trail, built the storehouse, and ran the trade. They were guides, interpreters, diplomats, and entrepreneurs.And they endured. The Métis remained in northern Ontario and in the story of how this country was built. Because Canada is not Canada without the Métis. Today, Métis rights are a settled fact of law in Ontario.This Indigenous Peoples Month, visit OntarioMétisFacts.com to learn more.The conversation opens with a serious look at the growing undercurrent of separatist sentiment inside the United Conservative Party. They unpack the emotional pull of independence, the logistical realities of separation, and why this movement — once fringe — is now creeping toward the mainstream. They also explore the federal government's role in fuelling some of this rage, and how Alberta's energy economy keeps acting as both asset and anchor.And then, the inevitable question that must be asked in any progressive conversation in this province: where the hell is Naheed Nenshi? Jen presses Dave on why the Alberta NDP is missing in action while the UCP is rolling out wildly controversial ideas. The moment is ripe. The opportunity is obvious. And yet... nothing.As always, like and subscribe at ReadTheLine.ca. You can also follow us on your favourite podcast app so you never miss an episode. Share it with a friend, post about it online, or shout it across the parking lot outside the nearest community centre in Calgary. We'll take it.And don't forget: On The Line drops Tuesday mornings on audio, with the video version rolling out Tuesday evening on YouTube and across our social channels. Prefer to watch? Stay tuned tonight — and follow us to catch the drop.Thanks for listening. We'll see you next week.

The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail, and Fidelity Investments Canada.Greetings, you curious, you courageous Herle Burly-ites! We're recording this one on Sunday June 15th mid-afternoon – parallel timing with start of the highly-freighted G7 Leaders' Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta. Here to talk with me about what we might expect from the meeting is Jason Kenney, making his 2nd appearance here on the pod. I mean, who among you Herle Burly-ites doesn't know Mr. Kenney? The 18th Premier of Alberta. Former Leader of the United Conservative Party and the last leader of the Alberta PC Party. MP for the Reform Party and Canadian Alliance … and a multi-portfolio Cabinet Minister for Prime Minister Harper's Conservatives from 2006 to 2015. Today, he's a Senior Advisor at Bennett Jones.So, we're going to talk about Canada on the world stage. What success looks like for Prime Minister Carney at the G7. His continuing relationship with President Trump and the future of Canada-U.S. trade. Global politics and national defence.Thank you for joining us on #TheHerleBurly podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch episodes of The Herle Burly via Air Quotes Media on YouTube.

The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail, TikTok Canada. Greetings, you curiouser and curiouser, and anticipatory, Herle Burly-ites! Our guest is Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. Premier Smith may be Canada's premier newsmaker right now.You engaged Herle Burly-ites know, or think you know, quite a bit about her. She's clearly a proud Albertan. Leader of the United Conservative Party. She was sworn in as the 19th Premier of the province on October 11, 2022.Today, we'll dive a little deeper into her biography and early political motivations. I want to talk about the Premier's ideological perspective and her thoughts on the role of government. The ideas and issues driving her stewardship of the province. Her approach to the new Carney government. Then, of course, we'll discuss Alberta and the federation.Thank you for joining us on #TheHerleBurly podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch episodes of The Herle Burly via Air Quotes Media on YouTube.

The Carney era has officially begun. In his first week in the House of Commons, Prime Minister Mark Carney signalled a break from the performative theatrics that have defined federal politics in recent years. His new Liberal government is moving swiftly — scrapping the consumer carbon tax from law, cutting income taxes, and — more ambitiously — planning legislation to fast-track major national infrastructure projects.But skepticism is already mounting. Some Indigenous and environmental groups are voicing early concerns about whether promised consultations will be meaningful. Carney may be extending an olive branch to Alberta, but whether it results in a new pipeline remains to be seen.Meanwhile, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is grappling with growing separatist sentiment from within her own United Conservative Party. With party insiders pushing for a referendum on independence, Smith is walking a political tightrope. And she may not be the only one. As Pierre Poilievre campaigns to return to Parliament via a byelection in rural Alberta, could he face similar pressures?This week on West of Centre, host Kathleen Petty speaks with Laura Osman of The Logic, Dave Cournoyer of the Daveberta podcast, and University of Calgary political scientist Lisa Young.

Hundreds of people filled a banquet hall in Calgary last week to hear from the Alberta Prosperity Project, a group that wants Alberta to separate from Canada.They're trying to drum up support for a petition and earn enough signatures to trigger a referendum on separation in 2026.One of the reasons the petition is picking up steam is because Premier Danielle Smith's United Conservative Party has just passed legislation that would lower the bar for holding a referendum vote.Jason Markusoff is a producer and writer who covers Alberta politics for the CBC. He speaks to host Jayme Poisson about Smith's latest political moves, including the backlash, as well as the separatist movement itself.For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts

Today our guest is Jason Kenney, the longtime federal Conservative MP and former United Conservative Party premier of Alberta. Kenney worked closely for many years with now-Conservative party leader Pierre Poilievre, and he has been outspoken on the trade war with U.S. President Donald Trump. So today we're having him on to talk about tariffs, the Canadian election, and tensions within the Conservative movement.For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts

The federal parties are putting the final touches on their election campaigns. What just recently seemed like an easy victory for the Conservatives is no longer so certain. This week, several public opinion polls had the Liberal ahead and in majority territory.  Canada's 45th general election will be an unexpectedly tight race. This week on “It's Political,” Toronto Star Ottawa bureau reporters unpack the strategies of the Liberals, Conservatives, NDP and Greens going into this campaign. Then, three conservative former strategists join Althia to discuss leader Pierre Poilievre's response to new Liberal Leader Mark Carney. Is Poilievre's strategy working? Does it need to change? In this episode: Melanie Paradis, the president of texture communications and a former deputy campaign director to former Conservative leader Erin O'Toole; Rudy Husny, a former Conservative leadership candidate and a former advisor in Stephen Harper's government; Evan Menzies, a vice-president at Crestview Strategy and a former director of communications for the United Conservative Party of Alberta; as well as Toronto Star Ottawa reporters Raisa Patel, Ryan Tumilty and Mark Ramzy. Hosted by Althia Raj. This episode of “It's Political” was produced by Althia Raj and Kevin Sexton. Matt Hearn is our sound engineer. Our theme music is by Isaac Joel. Some of the clips this week were sourced from CPAC, CTV, CBC and Fox News, and the Parliamentary Press Gallery.

United Conservative Party leader and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will remain at the helm of the party after she secured 91.5% support in a leadership review at the party's Annual General Meeting on Saturday. Plus, the Ontario city of Mississauga has declared December Christian Heritage Month and is urging Premier Ford to follow. And the Trudeau government spent $1.7 million on podcasts with barely any listeners. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Premier Danielle Smith won an overwhelming endorsement at the United Conservative Party's AGM on the weekend. We hear more about what happened, and how some of the controversial policy debates unfolded; we remember long-time Calgary news anchor, Darrel Janz; we check out a rare medieval book from the University of Calgary's collection, which will have its digital version debuted today.

On the final days of the U.S. election campaign, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are stopping off in key battleground states and making their closing arguments. Also: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will continue to lead the United Conservative Party after winning by a huge margin of 91.5 percent. Plus: Raptors hall of famer Vince Carter's jersey is being retired at Toronto's Scotiabank Arena which is a first for the team and much more.

Heading into the final weekend of the U.S. presidential campaign, both candidates are striving for the vote in swing states. Kamala Harris says Donald Trump should be disqualified for his violent rhetoric against former U.S. lawmaker Liz Cheney, after Trump seemed to suggest she should be put before a firing squad.And: Alberta's United Conservative Party is facing a test of its unity. Tomorrow, members will vote in a leadership review for Premier Danielle Smith. The party's annual general meeting is taking place in Red Deer this weekend and Smith's future will depend on who shows up.Also: Canadian doctors are seeing more cases of walking pneumonia than usual, especially in children. It's usually mild, but it can get serious.Plus… Asylum seekers evicted with three days notice, cashback when you buy a home, Spain flood recovery, and much more.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre accused Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of “lying” during Trudeau's testimony at the public inquiry into foreign interference on Wednesday, in which Trudeau alleged the Conservative leader didn't have the proper security clearance to be briefed on foreign interference by law enforcement. Plus, United Conservative Party members will have an opportunity to oust Alberta Premier Danielle Smith at the party's upcoming annual meeting. And a petition that calls for Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow to be fired over her snub of a vigil for the victims of the October 7th terrorist attack has reached 11,000 signatures. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New data shows that opioid overdose deaths in the province from January-May fell from 788 in 2023 to 431 this year, a 55 percent decline. There are a number of factors that could explain the reason why, but the most political one is the United Conservative Party's focus on treatment and recovery, as opposed to harm reduction or safe supply.Except... the UCP does fund harm reduction programs, and has even increased the availability of them. It just doesn't like to talk about it. The decline in overdoses is a hopeful sign that a nuanced approach can work, even if it's not being advertised. So what can we learn from it?GUEST: Dr. Monty Ghosh, Internist and Addiction Specialist; Assistant Professor Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary and the University of Alberta 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 by calling 416-935-5935 and leaving us a voicemailOr @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

The news broke last week, sort of. It turned out that last month Alberta Premier Danielle Smith had told a United Conservative Party town hall in August that the government had transferred control of a northern Alberta hospital away from Alberta Health Services and turned it over to Convenant Health, a private, Catholic healthcare provider, and that further hospitals would follow.The story raised many questions—everything from why this was announced in this way, to which services Convenant Health might refuse to perform on faith-based grounds—and so far many of them have yet to be answered. So where do things stand now? Why is the government making this move? And in the bigger picture, what form is the decentralization of Alberta's health care system likely to take?GUEST: Lauryn Heintz, reporter, CityNews Calgary 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 by calling 416-935-5935 and leaving us a voicemailOr @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

Dr. Jordan Peterson sits down with the Premier of Alberta, Danielle Smith. They discuss Bill C-59, the detrimental effects of the Green Party, the destruction of Canada's wealth by Justin Trudeau, and the modern message of the Conservative Party. Danielle Smith is a proud Albertan. As leader of the governing United Conservative Party, she was sworn in as the 19th Premier of Alberta on October 11, 2022. She represents the riding of Brooks-Medicine Hat in the Legislative Assembly. Ms. Smith has had a lifelong interest in Alberta public policy, finding the right balance between free enterprise and individual freedom, and the role of government.  - Links - For Premier Danielle Smith: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DanielleSmithAB/ LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/abdaniellesmith Info Page: https://www.alberta.ca/premier.aspx

It's one thing to have a million (or billion) dollar idea. It's another thing to turn that idea into a legitimate business. So, what's the secret to a successful startup? We talk inspiration, team building, problem solving, and growth strategies in a special Founders edition of the Real Talk Round Table.  2:31 | My Fertility Labs CEO Sarah Harper, Elev Homes co-founder Jean Bruce Koua, and Gummy Nutrition Lab CEO Jolene Ali tells us how they went from idea to startup, how they're getting past early hurdles, and the best advice they've ever received.  LEARN MORE ABOUT EDMONTON UNLIMITED: https://edmontonunlimited.com/ MY FERTILITY LABS: https://www.myfertilitylabs.com/ GUMMY NUTRITION LAB: https://www.gummynutritionlab.com/ ELEV HOMES: https://www.elevhomes.ca/ 55:45 | Forget Pride...Erika has no shame! We take a look at a particularly fiery moment between Cheryl Oates and Erika Barootes on the newest episode of The Discourse as they discuss Pride organizations banning the United Conservative Party.  CHECK OUT THE DISCOURSE: https://rtrj.info/052324Discourse 1:01:00 | The Real Talk Golf Classic presented by CWB Wealth is close to selling out! We'd love for you to join us Thursday, June 20 at The Ranch G&CC for Edmonton's Best Golf Tournament in support of the Real Talk Julie Rohr Scholarship.  REGISTER TODAY: https://ryanjespersen.com/real-talk-g... SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS: https://www.ecfoundation.org/funds/th... 1:04:34 | Rob's choked about being duped into signing a petition, Stephen and Robyn have spicy takes on fighting in hockey, and Deaner wants you to GET OUT OF THE PASSING LANE. Real Talkers fire up their Flamethrowers courtesy the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park! If you find yourself in need of a summer fix, look no further: The new Picnic Peach Cobbler Blizzard Treat is here to dazzle your taste buds! FIRE UP YOUR FLAMETHROWER: talk@ryanjespersen.com  FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.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

Will they? Won't they? It turns out 48 hours can provide a lot of drama in BC politics.

The Alberta New Democratic Party leadership race is underway. In June, the party membership will select a new leader to replace Rachel Notley and square off against United Conservative Party premier Danielle Smith. Let's meet the candidates and get a sense of what they're about as we ask: Who wants to lead the Alberta NDP?On this episode of Open to Debate, David Moscrop talks with Tiffany Balducci, a union organizer, negotiator, and job evaluation specialist with the Canadian Union of Public Employees in Alberta.

She is the leader of the United Conservative Party and the Premier of Alberta. We discuss COP28, the Manning Report and safety in the big cities. Let me know what you think. Text me 587-217-8500 Substack:https://open.substack.com/pub/shaunnewmanpodcastE-transfer here: shaunnewmanpodcast@gmail.com Website: https://silvergoldbull.ca/Email: SNP@silvergoldbull.comPhone (877) 646-5303 – general sales line, ask for Grahame and be sure to let us know you're an SNP listener.

The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail.Alright you holiday Herle Burly-ites, welcome to our last pod of the year. We'll be back week of January 8th , 2024, as I'm heading to my prairie homeland during the break for a little L-H-R in R time. That's a Herle acronym for Lemon Hart Rum in Regina time. But getting back to today's show … This is just a fantastic way to send out our podcasting year: Jason Kenney is our guest! The 18th Premier of Alberta. Former Leader of the United Conservative Party and the last leader of the Alberta PC Party. MP for the Reform Party and Canadian Alliance. And a multi-portfolio Cabinet Minister for Prime Minister Harper's Conservatives from 2006 to 2015. Just a highly distinguished political career. Which is where you might expect me to take the bulk of this conversation. Except that, I won't.Instead, today I want to talk to Mr. Kenny about the Conservative movement and modes of thinking on a larger scale and on a number of issues. Global Affairs. Russia and Ukraine. China. Israel and Gaza. Climate Change and different ways to grapple with it. The future of the U.S. Republican Party, and more.Thank you for joining us on #TheHerleBurly podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch episodes of The Herle Burly via Air Quotes Media on YouTube.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's United Conservative Party government has taken an unequivocally Alberta-first stance in its policies and messaging. From passing the Sovereignty Act to running ads in Ottawa taking aim at federal policy, Smith has been unafraid of positioning Alberta as Confederation's provincial watchdog. In this special edition of The Andrew Lawton Show, we share Andrew's fireside chat with Smith, recorded after her speech at True North Nation in Calgary last month – True North's first ever live and in-person event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we're looking at Alberta's approach to energy under Premier Danielle Smith as her and the United Conservative Party provide an alternative approach to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's green reset. Plus, the Supreme Court of Canada rejected a legal challenge against restrictions on religious gatherings. And finally, James O'Keefe is back with a new report, this time on alleged discrimination carried out by tech retailer Best Buy.

Today, we're looking at the Opposition Conservatives going on the attack recently in the House of Commons, including Pierre Poilievre attacking the Trudeau Liberals across a number of issues important to Canadians. Plus, billions of dollars are being invested in Alberta's energy sector. Are things looking up in the province after Danielle Smith secured a second straight term for the United Conservative Party? And finally, so-called harm reduction treatments have been receiving scrutiny recently, as questions are raised about whether tax dollars should be supplying drugs and supplies to addicts.

Ezra Levant makes Rebel News history, issuing an official endorsement for a politician in the company's eight year history. Ezra lays out why he's putting his support behind Danielle Smith and the United Conservative Party ahead of Alberta's election. GUEST: Sheila Gunn Reid, Rebel News' chief reporter, joins the show to discuss the future of Alberta as near the province's pivotal election.

Dr. Peterson's extensive catalog is available now on DailyWire+: https://utm.io/ueSXh Dr. Jordan B. Peterson and Premier Danielle Smith discuss the election front in Alberta, the danger of intermittent power as winter arrives, the true utility of oil, and why the press needs to hold themselves to a higher standard again. Danielle Smith is a Canadian columnist, talk radio personality, talk show host, and politician, originally from Calgary. There she attended the University of Calgary, earning her bachelor's degree in English and economics. At this time, Smith became active in federal and provincial conservatism, and became the president of the campus PC Club. She also ran successfully for board of trustees, and held the position for a year. After college, Smith became a columnist for the Calgary Herald. She would go on to succeed Charles Adler as host of the national current affair talk show, Global Sunday, as well as hosting two radio shows focused on health policy and property rights. In 2008, Smith left the PC party, to much scrutiny, and joined the Wildrose Alliance. In the course of a year, across multiple elections, she had seen the party support base quadruple. In 2014, Smith once again joined the Provincial Conservative party, citing new leadership had been able to find common ground, with specific attention on economic standpoints. Due to this controversy, she was unable to win her next election, and opted instead to host the radio talk show CHQR, which she would later leave, along with Twitter, in response to egregious internet trolling. In May 2022, it was announced Smith would run for leadership of the United Conservative Party of Alberta, after the resignation of Jason Kenney. On October 6th, with 53 percent of the vote, she was sworn in as Premier. —Links— For Premier Danielle Smith: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DanielleSmithAB/LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/abdaniellesmithInfo Page: https://www.alberta.ca/premier.aspxDonate: https://daniellesmith.ca/   - Sponsors - Helix Sleep: Get up to $200 OFF + 2 FREE pillows with all mattress orders: https://helixsleep.com/JORDAN Hallow: Try Hallow for 3 months FREE: https://hallow.com/jordan Shopify: Sign up for a free trial: https://shopify.com/jbp CarZing: Get pre-qualified and find the best deals near you: https://carzing.com/jordan   — Chapters — (0:00) Coming Up(1:30) Intro(3:16) Confederation of Canada(7:26) The energy sector in Alberta, canceled futures(11:20) Alberta forced to supplement eastern Canada's economy(16:30) Pushing back federally for regional success(18:39) Simplifying the process, including the First Nations(20:46) Breaking the ice, the coalition of the willing(23:20) Fracking vs utopian moralizing(26:03) Climate extremism is a waste of glue(28:00) Greta Thunberg and the pseudo-green wave(31:40) The worlds' poor are facing a dangerous winter(36:20) The true utility of oil, why we will never “phase it out”(38:54) A more profound narrative(41:24) We will NEVER get to one hundred percent renewable resources(43:11) Fascism running rampant veiled as crony capitalism(45:05) Small grid nuclear power(47:30) On the election front, Alberta(50:45) Energy costs drive everything, Jagmeet Singh(55:00) The NDP, cannibalizing their own support(59:45) The values of conservative Alberta(1:02:09) The problem with identity, cultural battleground or distraction?(1:05:25) LGBTQ+ and conservatism(1:07:16) Central planning, the fundamental flaw(1:11:55) Polls only sample the short term whim(1:14:07) Where the conservative movement has ceded ground(1:17:07) Polarized media results in a polarized country // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL //Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/jordanbpeterson.com/youtubesignupDonations: https://jordanbpeterson.com/donate // COURSES //Discovering Personality: https://jordanbpeterson.com/personalitySelf Authoring Suite: https://selfauthoring.comUnderstand Myself (personality test): https://understandmyself.com // BOOKS //Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life: https://jordanbpeterson.com/Beyond-Order12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos: https://jordanbpeterson.com/12-rules-for-lifeMaps of Meaning: The Architecture of Belief: https://jordanbpeterson.com/maps-of-meaning // LINKS //Website: https://jordanbpeterson.comEvents: https://jordanbpeterson.com/eventsBlog: https://jordanbpeterson.com/blogPodcast: https://jordanbpeterson.com/podcast // SOCIAL //Twitter: https://twitter.com/jordanbpetersonInstagram: https://instagram.com/jordan.b.petersonFacebook: https://facebook.com/drjordanpetersonTelegram: https://t.me/DrJordanPetersonAll socials: https://linktr.ee/drjordanbpeterson #JordanPeterson #JordanBPeterson #DrJordanPeterson #DrJordanBPeterson #DailyWirePlus