5 days to Alberta's referendum: Get out the vote campaigns are in full swing
Summary
With five days left in the Alberta separation referendum, host Catherine Cullen discusses advance voting trends and Prime Minister Carney's upcoming "Forever Canadian" rallies with Thomas Lukaszek. The episode features Sir Craig Oliver, who draws parallels to the Brexit referendum and warns against the dangers of binary political choices. The panel also analyzes the federal government's options regarding Stelco layoffs and responds to U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra's warnings about Canadian interference in American midterm politics.
Topics discussed
Intro and Dragon's Den promo
Alberta referendum context and voter voices
Advanced voting and ballot complexity
Report from Calgary separatist town hall
Interview with Thomas Lukaszek on Forever Canadian
Interview with Craig Oliver on Brexit lessons
Panel: Stelco layoffs and federal response options
Panel: US election interference and trade tensions
Panel: Canada-EU summit and midterm implications
Panel: Danielle Smith's political future and UCP split
Panel: Federal messaging and post-referendum strategy
Outro and show details
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