This week on The Discourse, Cheryl and Erika go deeper into the wildfire of Western alienation that's setting inboxes, headlines, and political panels ablaze. With new separatist parties gaining steam and Danielle Smith refusing to pick a side, the Premier may be running out of room to maneuver—and that could be big trouble for the UCP come election time.
The hosts break down:
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Why Alberta’s political culture is uniquely flammable—and why Danielle Smith keeps adding fuel.
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How a new federal cabinet and a looming by-election are turning up the heat on Premier Smith to finally pick a side.
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What the Saskatchewan NDP is doing right by reframing the separation debate—and why Alberta’s NDP should take notes.
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How government chaos inside the Alberta legislature is being buried by chaos outside it, and what consequential bills are slipping through the cracks.
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Plus: deputy minister shuffles, federal cabinet reactions, and a very honest trip down memory lane on the 10-year anniversary of Alberta’s NDP win.
If you’re trying to keep up with the current pace of Alberta politics… good luck. But start here.
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