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Episode #1076 - Premier Danielle Smith

Staying in Canada vs. Separation – The October 19 Referendum Explained

I sat down with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to discuss all things in the upcoming referendum. Danielle explained the clear two-option question—remain in Canada or start the legal process toward a binding separation vote—and why she paired it with nine other questions on autonomy, immigration, Senate reform, and more. She’s voting to remain but wants a strong mandate to fight for Alberta at the federal table. We talked costs and benefits of leaving versus staying, the University of Calgary study coming mid-August, economic corridors, pipelines, carbon pricing, and how she sees momentum shifting on energy and cultural issues across Canada.

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