About this episode

Marty discusses the implications of a $400 billion startup cost for Alberta's independence and various political topics affecting the region.

On this episode of the Marty Up North Show, Marty weighs in on the supposed $400-billion startup cost for Alberta Independence. He breaks down the new referendum question, Premier Danielle Smith’s visit to Quebec, oil and gas returning to the national conversation, new Alberta IDs, Canada’s “technical” recession, Carney’s reversal on online streaming rules, changes to Bill C-9, Canada Post’s strike resolution, and Kerry-Lynne Findlay’s win as BC Conservative leader.

People in this episode

Host: Marty

Topics covered

• Alberta independence
• referendum
• oil and gas
• Canada's recession
• political changes
• leadership
• legislation

Keywords

• Alberta independence
• Danielle Smith
• referendum
• Canada Post
• Kerry-Lynne Findlay
• Bill C-9
• oil and gas
• recession

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Canada Post, BC Conservative, Bill C-9, Canada

Places: Alberta, Quebec

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