Rob Breakenridge Show

Welcome to Episode 27 of the Rob Breakenridge Show - plenty of ground to cover this week. We start with the latest on Alberta’s sudden swing in fiscal fortunes. Last year’s surplus has turned into a sizeable - and growing - surplus for the current fiscal year. In a striking departure from the Trudeau era, the Carney government suddenly seems quite open to - and bullish about - the idea of Canadian...

In this episode of the Rob Breakenridge Show, we speak with the author of a fascinating new book looking back and analyzing the historic and hugely significant 2025 federal election. Canadian journalist Justin Ling is the author of “ The 51st State Votes ,” which traces the circumstances that led to Justin Trudeau’s departure from the federal scene, Mark Carney’s ascension, the changing circumstan...

Plenty to cover in this episode of the Rob Breakenridge Show. We kick things off with the latest on talks about Ukraine’s future and efforts to reach some sort of peace agreement. Following the Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska Friday, Ukraine’s president and other European leaders were in Washington Monday for a meeting with the US President. We spoke with Canadian writer and columnist Adam Zivo , wh...

Plenty to get into on this episode of the Rob Breakenridge Show: We kick things off with a conversation with Kris Sims, Alberta Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation . We look at why the Alberta government would have suddenly taken public expense receipts off the government website, plus get an overview of the CTFs latest Gas Tax Honesty Report . We’re then joined by Scott Crockatt, VP of...

Welcome to another edition of the Rob Breakenridge Show - here’s what we have for you in this episode: We’ll delve into the debate over public safety vs. individual liberties and the question of whether Nova Scotia has gone too far in its wildfire prevention measures. That province has instituted a complete ban on entering the woods, subject to a fine of $25,000. The Canadian Constitution Foundati...

In this episode of Rob Breakenridge Show: It’s been just over a year since the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion (TMX) was completed and commenced operations. Now, a new analysis from Alberta Central finds that the project has more than delivered on its potential by increasing export capacity, generating significant economic benefits. We’ll take a closer look at the report as we speak with Alberta...

Welcome to this episode of the Rob Breakenridge Show We kick things off with a conversation with former Alberta MLA and deputy premier Thomas Lukaszuk. His group Forever Canadian has the green light from Elections Alberta to begin collecting signatures on their referendum petition, aimed at beating the separatists to the punch. This week also brought us a major foreign policy shift for Canada. Pri...

On this episode of the Rob Breakenridge Show: A controversial American Christian performer has sparked a debate in Canada over where we draw the line on free speech. Sean Freucht was booked for a string of performances in various Canadian cities, but, things really escalated quickly in the days leading up to this past weekend. The Canadian Constitution Foundation has been closely following develop...

Greetings friends, and welcome to this episode of the Rob Breakenridge Show - thanks for much for downloading and listening to the podcast We begin the show with a look at a fascinating shake-up in Alberta politics and the two MLAs at the centre of it. We’ll speak with Peter Guthrie and Scott Sinclair, both former UCP MLAs - Guthrie was also a cabinet minister - who found themselves sitting as ind...

On this episode of the Rob Breakenridge Show, we’ll take a closer look at gun control in Canada - how the policy shift of 2020 has evolved over the last five years and where things are headed under a new prime minister. We’ll have a conversation today with JR Cox, CEO of the Edge Group and President of Sterling Arms International. JR has just learned that due to a change in the RCMP's Firearms Ref...

Welcome to this episode of the Rob Breakenridge Show Up first, we’ll look at the growing concern and looming deadline around Ottawa’s electric vehicle mandate. Starting next year, 20 per cent of new vehicles sold in Canada must be zero-emission vehicles (ZEV). That threshold grows to 100 per cent by 2035. We’ll hear from Ross McKitrick is a professor of economics at the University of Guelph and a...

Plenty to cover on this episode 16 of the Rob Breakenridge Show. Up first, the latest on how the federal government is responding (or not responding) to the new tariff threat from U.S. President Donald Trump. We’ll have a conversation with David Clement from the Consumer Choice Centre about how all of this is bad news for consumers. Specifically, we’ll discuss Canada’s supply management system, an...

Plenty to cover in this episode of the Rob Breakenridge Show: Just when it seemed Canada and the U.S. were inching toward a trade deal, Donald Trump is threatening massive new tariffs on Canadian goods. We'll have details. Former Alberta Finance Minister Ted Morton says if Alberta really wants to maximize the benefits of referendums, a separation vote won't cut it. We'll find out what he's suggest...

Welcome to Episode 14 of the Rob Breakenridge Show! We delve into the implications of the recently passed Bill C-5 on pipeline projects and environmental assessments in Canada, particularly in Alberta. We'll have a conversation with University of Alberta energy economist Andrew Leach. We'll explore political dynamics between the UCP government and the federal government, amid the push in Alberta f...

In this episode of the Rob Breakenridge Show, two interviews that both touch on the hot button issue of Alberta Separation. We'll hear from Thomas Lukaszuk with the group Forever Canadian - they're trying to beat the separatists at their own petition/referendum game. We'll also have a conversation with Mark Milke, president of the Aristotle Foundation for Public Policy - their news analysis cautio...

Welcome, friends, to Episode 12 of the Rob Breakenridge Show. Lots to get to on this episode We start with an overview of Alberta Premier Danielle’s Smith announcement this week of the new Alberta Next panel, which hit the road this summer and into the early fall to speak with Albertans about how to strengthen our position within Canada and better protect our interests. Meanwhile, we’ll also have...

Welcome to Episode 11 of the Rob Breakenridge Show. Plenty to get to on this episode of the podcast: Albertans went to the polls in three ridings Monday in a trio of interesting and potentially significant byelections. We’ll break down the results. Also, a conversation with Alberta Senator Paula Simons - we'll talk about the bills that the Carney government has rushed through the House and also th...

Welcome to Episode 10 of the Rob Breakenridge Show. Lots to get to on this episode, beginning with a new conflict in the Middle East. Commentator and columnist Adam Zivo joins us with an update from Israel Also, a closer look at the debate around Alberta’s coal policy. There was a pretty packed and raucous town hall meeting recently in Fort Macleod where the premier and three cabinet ministers hea...

It’s shaping up to be a rather busy and eventful week. We start with the latest out of the G7 Leaders’ Summit taking place in Kananaskis Village right here in Alberta. We’ll have some further analysis of the situation unfolding with Israel and Iran, which is casting quite a large shadow over the G7 summit. We'll get some perspective on what's happening in Iran as hear from with Kaveh Shahrooz, an...

Welcome, friends, to another episode of the Rob Breakenridge Show. On this episode: We’ll recap the news this week regarding a possible pipeline proposal that Alberta’s premier says is very close to being able to present to the prime minister. Meanwhile, more analysis of the energy opportunities and challenges for Alberta and Canada right now. We'll hear from Dennis McConaghy a former top executiv...

Welcome to Episode 7 of the Rob Breakenridge Show Plenty to get to on this episode, including a recap of a couple of big announcements from Canada's prime minister. We’ll discuss BIll C-2, Canada’s new border security legislation, which contains provisions that would seem to go well beyond border security and into the realm of what's known as lawful access. We’ll hear from Dr. Michael Geist, who i...

Thanks for joining us here for another episode of The Rob Breakenridge Show. It’s been a busy week, we start the episode with a recap the latest drama on the tariff front, as the US has doubled tariffs on steel and aluminum, now up to a whopping 50 per cent. We then turn our attention to the situation in Ukraine and news of an impressive counterpunch from the Ukrainians against Russia’s strategic...

Welcome, friends, to another episode of the Rob Breakenridge Show. Don't forget to follow us and subscribe here robbreakenridge.ca, which is where the podcast is hosted. You can find us now on Apple Podcasts , as well as Spotify , Amazon Music , and our YouTube channel . Plenty to cover on this episode, including an overview of what was billed as a very significant and consequential First Minister...

Rob Breakenridge Show Episode 4: Fixing housing policy, cutting taxes, and containing measles in Alberta - Conversations with economist Mike Moffatt, CTF's Franco Terrazano, and former Alberta CMOH Dr. Mark Joffe Don’t forget, you can subscribe here on our Substack page ( robbreakenridge.ca ), which is where the podcast is hosted. You can also listen and subscribe on Spotify, Amazon Music, and You...

Rob Breakenridge Show Episode 3: Canada's King opens Parliament, What to do with Canada Post, and Celebrating Canada's Highway . Rob welcomes constitutional expert Philippe Lagassé, business & management professor Ian Lee, and author & history buff Craig Baird ("Canada's Main Street: The Epic Story of The Trans-Canada Highway") to the show Don’t forget, you can subscribe here on our Substack page...