Shaye Ganam

 Dr. Rob Huebert is a professor who specializes in defence policy at the University of Calgary  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Eric Kam is an economics professor at Toronto Metropolitan University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Dr. Marielle Papin is an urban and international relations scholar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:11 - Mosquitoes may be smarter than we thought when it comes to DEET. 6:04 - Danielle Smith contradicts United Conservative party president on separatism. We recap yesterdays interview. 13:30 - We hear your thoughts on the UCP president declaring UCP is neutral on referendum question. 33:00 - We continue with your thoughts on the fall referendum. 44:29 - Canada joining the EU? – A loonie Idea. L...

David Valentin is principal with Liaison Strategies, a Toronto-based national public opinion research firm.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Percy is the Vice President at the public affairs and government relations firm Crestview Strategy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:11 - The majority of party members are likely to back Alberta separation, UCP president says. 10:33 - Liberal MP Steven Guilbeault to resign. 22:09 - What does Guilbeault leaving mean for Alberta? We take your calls and texts. 29:07 - Why now. We speak to Alberta Premier Danielle Smith about the October 19th Referendum. 44:28 - We get your reaction to Premier Danielle Smith. Learn more about you...

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Isaac Bogoch is a Professor at the University of Toronto in the Department of Medicine, and an Infectious Diseases specialist and General Internist at the Toronto General Hospital with a focus on tropical diseases, HIV, and general infectious diseases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Powers is the chairman, Summa Strategies and managing director for Abacus Data. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shannon Greer is a senior consultant with New West Public Affairs. Colin Aitchison, Managing Director, Western Canada at Enterprise Canada and is a Strategic Advisor at Creative Currency and formerly a staff member with the Kenney and Smith governments. Melissa Caouette, principal at MC Consulting and Founder of Pocket Lobbyist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carrie Tait is a reporter in The Globe and Mail’s Calgary Bureau, covering politics, rural issues and culture, and breaking news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:11 - Western premiers meet in Kananaskis under cloud of Alberta separatism. 10:09 - We take your calls and texts on the premiers meeting. 16:37 - Unions warn Carney government is considering sweeping changes to labour law — including the right to strike. 31:05 - Former deputy PM Chrystia Freeland called 'Nazi,' 'Zionist dog' at Toronto event. 36:06 - We take your calls and texts on anger in poli...

Christian Cook is a human resources professor at Mount Royal University with a focus on employee and labour relations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ethan Lou is the Opinion Editor, Report on Business for the Globe and Mail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Eddie Sheppard is Vice President, Insights at Abacus Data. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:11 -We talk to Michael Solberg, one of the people behind a "Vote to Stay," a new grassroots movement of Albertans who believe our future is strongest within a united Canada. 8:16 - We take your calls and texts on the fall referendum. 19:56 - We continue with your thoughts on separation. 28:19 - U.S. official says Canada yet to prove itself as ‘credible’ defence partner. 39:52- We take your calls...

Retired Major General Scott Clancy, Former Director of Operations for NORAD.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Devine is an associate professor of politics and international relations at Mount Allison University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Solberg,  Partner at New West Public Affairs & Partner at Shift Media Strategies,  Former Deputy Chief of Staff to the Mayor of Calgary, Former Harper Government Staffer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:11 - Danielle Smith announces Alberta vote on whether to start work on separation referendum. 8:57 - Did Danielle Smith find a balance? We hear from you. 17:48 - We break down the economic impact of separation with economist Dr. Eric Kam. 25:15 - We continue with your calls and texts on separation. 37:23 -  Alberta’s referendum on a separation referendum elicits bewilderment and concern. We spea...

Rakhi Pancholi is the Deputy Leader of Alberta's NDP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Dr. Eric Kam is an economics professor at Toronto Metropolitan University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shaye Ganam breaks down Premier Danielle Smiths announcment with guests, Dr. Lisa Young, Thomas Lukaszuk, and Melissa Caouette, and we hear your reaction to the announcment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices