Interview with Alberta Tory Party Leader Peter Guthrie

Interview with Alberta Tory Party Leader Peter Guthrie

On this episode, we are joined by special guest MLA Peter Guthrie, leader of the Progressive Tory Party of Alberta. We ask Peter about a variety of topics including why he entered politics, what success would look like in the next election for the party, as well as moving forward on health care and education in Alberta. Join us on this insightful episode as we explore another option for voters here in Alberta!

Further Discussion on Alberta Separation

As discussion around Alberta separation continues to ramp up, we start this episode by exploring separation referendums in other jurisdictions and how it compares to what we are looking at here. We also lay out a roadmap for the next couple of episodes, including what will be our next episode featuring a special guest, Progressive Torie Party of Alberta Leader - Peter Guthrie.

Updates on Alberta Separation and Pipeline Prospects

In the past couple of weeks, and particularly the past couple of days, there have been some major updates on the separation movement/petition in Alberta. John and I look at what these are and where it could potentially take us moving forward. Ending out the episode we discuss the MOU signed between Alberta and Ottawa that signals the potential for a new oil pipeline to the west coast and tie that together with the discussion on separation and Danielle Smith's potential fortunes as the leader of the UCP.

Lewis-Gladu-ByElections and A Carney Majority

It's never truly boring watching federal politics (if you have the stomach for it). In this episode we first look at the recent election of Avi Lewis as the NDP leader and how that could shake out down the road. Afterwards we discuss yet another floor crossing with Marilyn Gladu now sitting as a liberal. We then discuss the recent by-elections that have now given Carney a decent majority government.

Will the NDP Take a Leap With High Oil and 3 By-Elections?

With the federal NDP leadership race set to conclude thisweekend, John and I take a look at the candidates and make predictions. We also take about what and why of the price ofoil before concluding with a discussion about the 3 federal by-elections coming up on April 13th.