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In this episode of The Discourse, we take a hard look at the UCP's controversial restructuring of Alberta Health Services (AHS). What's driving these changes, and are they delivering results—or creating more problems? Tune in as we unpack the motives, the impact, and what it all means for health care in Alberta.
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In this episode of The Discourse, we get honest about our own parties: what bugs us and what we wish they would do differently. Plus- how the two sides campaign and who is doing it better in 2024. The consensus may surprise you!
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In this episode of The Discourse, we talk about what the Alberta UCP has been up to lately- things that seem boring but could have significant consequences for Albertans -- including firing the AIMCo board and CEO, interfering in professional bodies and messing with riding boundaries.
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In this episode of The Discourse Podcast, Cheryl Oates and Erika Barootes talk about the US election and what it means for Canada, Premier Danielle Smith's leadership review, Naheed Nenshi's leadership strategy and the shifting tides in Saskatchewan’s political scene.
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Don’t miss a minute of this episode, as Danielle Smith holds nothing back: answering her critics, assessing her biggest wins, and plotting out her next three years as premier.Thank you for subscribing to our YouTube channel and telling your friends and family to do the same!
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Cheryl's still wrapping her mind around Erika's argument re: the UCP getting banned from Pride. Don't miss that exchange midway through this episode. But first, we take a look at renowned pollster Janet Brown's latest numbers. Stick around as Erika and Cheryl analyze the "new look" Alberta NDP.
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The UCP introduces yet another contentious bill aimed at municipalities. Jodi Calahoo Stonehouse joins Erika and Cheryl post-leadership debate…or was it the “hugging town hall”?
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What and how you approach a policy or legislative rollout that’s gone sideways can not only make you look stupid, it can have huge impacts on the voter confidence in your leadership. We discuss current BIll 20, the NDPs contentious Bill 6, and how capital gains increase will play out federally.
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Political parties will be players in Alberta's next municipal election for the very first time. The change, ushered in by the Danielle Smith government's Bill 20, is definitely controversial. But is it undemocratic? Has the UCP gone too far? We dig into what Bill 20 means for political parties...and what it means for you.
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With the growing concerns of fires and drought across the province, Erika and Cheryl discuss what's causing this, what are the impacts, and what government's role is to protect Albertans from natural disasters. We also cover the NDP leadership as they lead up to their first debate.
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The UCP government has introduced some pretty contentious policies recently. On this episode we explore the reason why Bill 17 and 18 are making their way onto the legislature agenda and what it means for many groups and individuals impacted by these Acts.
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Is the Alberta NDP leadership race a foregone conclusion? Or, can Sarah Hoffman prove the pollsters and pundits wrong, and defeat Naheed Nenshi? She joins us to discuss her campaign, her strategy and what she will do on Day One if she becomes premier.
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Rakhi Pancholi pulls the chute on her NDP leadership bid…and Justin Trudeau doubles down on his carbon tax.
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Alberta's government is equipping the province's Sheriffs with more comprehensive training and expanded powers. Is a divorce from the RCMP imminent? We get into it in this episode of The Discourse. Plus, how much should we read into Premier Danielle Smith's most recent approval ratings? And what's next in the Alberta NDP leadership race?
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Former Mayor of Calgary and newest NDP leadership candidate Naheed Nenshi joins us to discuss why now, what he’s running on, and if he thinks he’s the one to beat.
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A deep dive into Alberta healthcare, including the reorganization and the politics involved with AMA President Dr. Paul Parks who gives insight on compensation negotiations and what Alberta can do to recruit/retain family physicians.
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Economist Dr. Andrew Leach brings his take on Budget 2024, how the Heritage Savings Trust Fund works now and in the future, what electric vehicle tax will do, and more. Erika and Cheryl shockingly find more middle ground than on most episodes but they still bring the banter.
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Longtime political communicator and Senior Strategist with Crestview Strategies, Evan Menzies, joins us to talk about media now and their role in the future or politics.
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We tackle the NDP leadership and grill Ganley on why she's running to be the next leader.
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Joined by Psychiatrist Dr. Joe Raiche, MD, we discuss Premier Smith’s and the UCP government’s transgender policies and their potential impacts.
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