Feature: This week, we speak with an icon of Canadian conservatism, especially well-known in western Canada. Former Alberta Report publisher Ted Byfield weighs in on the education controversies in Alberta, and the federal Conservative leadership race.

News:

Notwithstanding clause may be used to protect religious education: Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall has threatened to invoke the “notwithstanding clause” on a court ruling involving Catholic education.

More problems with inappropriate content in Alberta education: More inappropriate content on a government-approved education website in Alberta.

#GGY2017: And a look ahead to this week’s God and Government youth conference in Ottawa.