Western Standard Shows

CORY MORGAN SHOW: Blocking independence referendums could have terrible consequences

Cory talks about how allowing democratic means of pursuing change prevents extremism.

HANNAFORD: Oil jumps on Iran war, Alberta deficit shrinks accordingly

It’s an ill wind that blows no man any good. And sure enough, the Alberta government is getting an immediate boost out of spiking oil prices consequent upon the war in the Middle East. Rob Anderson dismisses union threats, touts oil windfall from Iran war shrinking deficits; wide-ranging chat covers immigration, energy, education.

CORY MORGAN SHOW: Alberta’s budgetary shame

Cory talks about how Alberta must walk the fiscal responsibility talk.

THE PIPELINE: War: What is it good for? Alberta’s budget

Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford, Cory Morgan, and Dave Naylor discuss Ottawa’s decision to grant expanded rights to the Musqueam First Nation around Vancouver and the growing uncertainty over property rights in B.C. They also debate the escalating Israel-Iran conflict, its geopolitical implications, and how rising oil prices could unexpectedly transform Alberta’s projected $9-billion budget deficit.

HANNAFORD: Pity about the budget but investors should still love Alberta

Alberta among best places in Canada to invest, if not the world, until we can enact deregulation and usher in economic certainty.'

THE PIPELINE: Polls show Alberta independence & UCP gaining

Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford, Cory Morgan, and David Wiechnik break down Alberta’s upcoming slate of referendum questions, from immigration control and Senate reform to the looming independence vote. They examine new polling on Alberta separatism and federal voting intentions, debate controversial free speech rulings out of Quebec and B.C., and question whether Ottawa will ever agree to meaningful constitutional change.