West of Centre
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Why Alberta is ditching DEI hiring
Danielle Smith’s government is getting rid of diversity, equity and inclusion hiring policies in the public sector. Smith and her justice minister say a new law will make hiring more fair. However, opponents argue this…
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Is U.S.-style gerrymandering coming to Canada?
A usually routine process to draw new riding maps has become politically charged in Alberta after the governing UCP tossed an independent report months in the making. A second report, supported by Danielle Smith’s…
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Monday Listen from Power & Politics: Meet B.C.’s premier-designate
On Power & Politics, host David Cochrane asks decision-makers the questions that matter – and gets answers. Every weekday, we feature hard-hitting interviews with politicians and leaders, check in with CBC’s top…
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Blue wave out west. Will Doerkson and Smith align?
A conservative alliance between B.C. premier-designate Lorne Doerkson and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith seems likely, but isn’t guaranteed. West of Centre host Kathleen Petty looks at past frosty relationships between…
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Was this referendum worth it? We ask Danielle Smith
Premier Danielle Smith joins host Kathleen Petty after a divisive Alberta referendum. Albertans are clear on their desire to remain a province of Canada. But parts of the province, and Smith’s own party, remain at odds.…
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Referendum results: Alberta votes to remain
CBC projects a clear majority of Albertans have voted to remain a province of Canada, rejecting a second, binding referendum on separation. The results were delayed to around 11 p.m. MT, as some polling stations were…
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CFB Wainwright tragedy + the final Alberta referendum push (via Front Burner)
Front Burner host, Jayme Poisson travels to Edmonton to take you inside two rallies where campaigners for a united Canada – and campaigners for Alberta independence – make their last pitch to voters before Monday's…
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Alberta voters on where they stand and what comes next
Premier Danielle Smith says she’s heard plenty from pundits, commentators and political actors ahead of this referendum. Now it's time to hear from Albertans themselves. This week on West of Centre, host Kathleen Petty…
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Win or lose, is Alberta separatism here to stay?
Premier Danielle Smith wants to “vote and move on” but is that even possible? For separatists like Mitch Sylvestre, this referendum on Alberta’s future might not be the end. With an unprecedented number of mail-in…
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Pacific Link: A pipeline in whose interest?
The Carney government says a West Coast pipeline — now called Pacific Link — is a key nation-building project and essential to the country’s economic future. It's a hard-won victory for Alberta Premier Danielle Smith.…
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- 11/2023 · over 2 years
- Typical length
- 41 min
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- Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone
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