Almost a month after our federal election, Canada remains deeply divided along east/west lines. Barry Cooper, a political science professor at the University of Calgary, says control of Western resources by Liberal/Laurentian Canada has defined Canadian politics and changed the face of conservatism in Canada. Cooper says the "21st-century conservatism" recognizes the importance of hydrocarbons and the oilsands to the economy, which is often rejected by Liberals and other progressive political factions. Cooper joins Gormley now to discuss why he believes Western resources have been the defining factor in Canadian politics since the days Pierre Trudeau, and give his thoughts on the current cries for western separation.
LIVE: Barry Cooper, professor of political science at the University of Calgary.
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Premier Scott Moe announced Saskatchewan's Growth Plan for 2020-2030 this morning in Saskatoon. Moe stops by our studio to discuss the next decade of growth in Saskatchewan, how the government can support strong growth, and what challenges the province is expecting over the next decade.