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Shannon Joseph, chair of Energy for a Secure Future, discusses her organization's new report examining First Nations' participation in natural resource projects along British Columbia's LNG corridor. She explores how these projects create economic opportunities for Indigenous and local communities, the concept of economic reconciliation through ongoing dialogue between nations and companies, and the barriers preventing this model from becoming more widespread. Joseph argues that collaborative approaches to resource development can unite Canadians while meeting global energy needs and advancing environmental goals.

Energy for a Secure Future is a member of The Hub's Corporate and Industry Council.

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Sean Speer - Host

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Sean Speer and Rudyard Griffiths discuss Prime Minister Carney's plan to crowdsource funding for 24 Sussex Drive renovations. They question why public infrastructure requires private donations rather than traditional government funding, explore potential conflicts of interest, and discuss how this approach diverts charitable dollars from registered charities. They also express concerns about its broader implications for government accountability and philanthropic priorities. 

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Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Editor 

Sean Speer and Rudyard Griffiths- Hosts

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Hub Headlines features audio versions of the best commentaries and analysis published daily in The Hub. Enjoy listening to original and provocative takes on the issues that matter while you are on the go.

0:20 - Why I resigned from the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, by Mark L. Berlin

8:10 - Canadians using AI on the job jumps from 17% to 30% in 10 months, by Alicia Planincic

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Alisha Rao – Producer & Editor

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Hub Headlines features audio versions of the best commentaries and analysis published daily in The Hub. Enjoy listening to original and provocative takes on the issues that matter while you are on the go.

0:22 - The politics of transgression versus the politics of normalcy, by Sean Speer

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Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss two major pieces of real estate news: the federal government's proposed bailout of B.C. condo developers and the announcement of a design competition to restore 24 Sussex. They examine the political motivations behind protecting housing prices rather than allowing market corrections, question whether the bailout serves developers, banks, or existing homeowners, and debate the necessity of rebuilding 24 Sussex. 

In the second half, they examine Prime Minister Carney's comments relating Brexit to the separatism movement in Alberta. They analyze how his comments risk undermining Premier Smith's efforts to keep Alberta in Canada. They also make the argument that the prime minister's condescending rhetoric feeds anti-Alberta sentiment in central Canada and complicates the already difficult task of persuading conservative Albertans to vote against a referendum on independence this October.

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0:21 - Alberta may reject separation—and still change Canada, by Darrell Bricker

6:07 - Carney may be enamoured, but going all-in on Europe is a mistake for Canada, by Richard Shimooka

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Amanda Galbraith, co-founder and president of Oyster Group, and David Coletto, founder and chair of Abacus Data, join Sean Speer to discuss democratic socialist victories in New York City Democratic primaries and whether similar left-wing movements could emerge in Canada. They explore growing economic insecurity across generations, the shifting base of progressive politics—from blue-collar workers to white-collar professionals—and AI's disruptive impact.

In the second half, they turn to the federal and B.C. provincial government's controversial plan to purchase unsold condos. They examine whether this constitutes a developer bailout, as well as the political tensions at the heart of housing affordability debates.

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Full Press highlights a new Senate report calling on the CBC to undergo regular independent audits for partisan and ideological bias, explains why Canadians’ trust in news has fallen to the lowest level in a decade, and decides whether journalism schools still serve a purpose when they push left-wing progressive storytelling.

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Harrison Lowman - Host

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Amber Ruddy and Keith McLaughlin kick the tires on the week's biggest political dustups, including an early Stampede showdown pitting Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas against Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre. They also discuss what a cancelled rodeo parade reveals about the province’s increasingly heated separation debate. Saddle up as Alberta Edge gets ready for 10 days of political debauchery.

This podcast is generously supported by Don Archibald. The Hub thanks him for his ongoing support.

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CREDITS:

Falice Chin - Host, Producer, and Editor 

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Hub Headlines features audio versions of the best commentaries and analysis published daily in The Hub. Enjoy listening to original and provocative takes on the issues that matter while you are on the go.

0:19 - The difference between an Alberta separatist and a soft separatist, by Falice Chin

8:36 - Fact-checking PM Carney’s claim that government buying 2,200 condo units will help affordable housing crisis, by Graeme Gordon

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CREDITS:

Alisha Rao – Producer & Editor

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