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If Carney Wins, Does Smith Drop the Writ?


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The last week of the federal campaign is anything but sleepy—Cheryl and Erika go full tilt on everything from budget bombs to Alberta bombshells.

👀 Danielle Smith is absolutely thinking about an early election. We break down the signs, the strategy, and why a 2026 Alberta vote could be coming faster than anyone’s ready for. 

Also in this episode:

  • 💰 Carney drops a banker’s budget— billions more than Trudeau. Is it bold leadership or the most expensive rebrand in Canadian politics?

  • ✂️ Poilievre’s promises: fiscal fantasy or ruthless efficiency?

  • 🧃 Jagmeet’s debate strategy—was he heckling or auditioning for Question Period?

  • 💔 Alberta separatism gets airtime again—why Danielle won’t kill the idea, and how it’s all tied to her next big political move.

  • 😶‍🌫️ Where is Naheed Nenshi? And is silence a strategy?

    💥 This one’s for the politics nerds, the Alberta watchers, and anyone wondering if the next campaign is already quietly underway.
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