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Jason Kenney on Western Alienation and the Alberta Referendum
Allan welcomes Jason Kenney, former Premier of Alberta, former federal cabinet minister, and spokesperson for the stay-in-Canada campaign, to discuss the upcoming referendum in Alberta and the deep historical roots of Western alienation. Prompted by the October 19th referendum, Kenney explores the origin of Alberta’s distinct political culture, the legacy of political dynasties like the United Farmers of Alberta (UFA), Social Credit and Progressive Conservatives, and key moments in federal-provincial tension—from early natural resource disputes to the National Energy Program and modern energy…
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