Politics! Carney in Alberta, Stelco showdown
Summary
Hosts discuss Prime Minister Mark Carney's strategy for the Alberta sovereignty referendum, comparing it to historical precedents and analyzing his recent campaign activities. The episode also covers the federal government's legal options regarding Stelco's layoffs and the political implications of U.S. accusations of Canadian election interference.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: ShipStation
Intro: Alberta referendum and other news
Carney's strategy vs. historical precedents
Analysis of Carney's Thanksgiving video
Carney's popularity and Liberal Party in Alberta
Risk of pipeline announcements being seen as bribes
Sponsor: Stamps.com
Promo: West of Centre podcast
Pierre Poilievre's role in the federalist campaign
Implications of the other nine referendum questions
Legal battle with Stelco and Cleveland-Cliffs
Discussion on nationalizing the steel industry
US Ambassador's comments on election interference
Credits and sign-off
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