About this episode
The episode discusses the potential Alberta referendum on separation and critiques Ottawa's climate agenda following recent policy changes.
In just a few months, Alberta voters may weigh a referendum on separation as a coalition pushes the case for staying in Canada. What's driving the renewed separatist push, and how strong is the argument against it? Jen Gerson of The Line and Lead Not Leave joins us. Then, Ottawa's climate agenda under scrutiny after the Carney government scrapped the consumer carbon price, EV mandate, and oil and gas cap. Is this a retreat from climate action or a policy reset? Martha Hall Findlay and Caroline Brouillette weigh in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Guests: Jen Gerson, Martha Hall Findlay, Caroline Brouillette
Topics covered
- Alberta referendum
- separation
- climate agenda
- carbon price
- EV mandate
- oil and gas cap
Keywords
- Alberta referendum
- separation
- climate action
- carbon price
- EV mandate
- oil and gas
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Line, Lead Not Leave, Ottawa, Carney government
Places: Alberta, Canada
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