The Alberta Roundup with Isaac Lamoureux

The Trudeau government is pushing forward with its oil and gas emissions cap despite concerns that it will result in massive job losses and a reduction of Canada’s GDP. But it’s not just Alberta and various business groups that are sounding the alarm, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s former finance minister Bill Morneau is even speaking out against it. Will Trudeau listen to him?

Plus, is former Prime Minister Stephen Harper going to be in the political spotlight again? Harper has been rumoured as the potential new chair of the Alberta Investment Management Corp.

And the Alberta government may be adding citizenship status to provincial driver licenses in an effort to safeguard future elections.

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The Trudeau government is going through with its emissions cap on the oil and gas sector despite various organizations warning the feds that any such cap would devastate the Canadian economy, reducing the GDP by trillions, and wiping out hundreds of thousands of jobs. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says it’s “very obvious” that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau “has a deranged vendetta against Alberta.”

Plus, Smith emerged victorious at the UCP AGM last weekend after she secured 91.5% support in a leadership review.

And the Edmonton Public School Board is gearing up for a fight with Alberta parents and the Smith government by opposing a series of parental rights policies.

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As Alberta Premier Danielle Smith prepares to amend the Alberta Bill of Rights, Smith is urging federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to promise further free speech and other rights protections at the national level.

Plus, the Alberta government has launched a legal challenge against the federal government’s carbon tax exemption for heating oil.

And UCP members will decide the fate of Smith’s leadership this weekend at the UCP AGM in Red Deer.

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At the upcoming UCP AGM in November, there is a strong desire from UCP members for the government to double down its support for parental rights by implementing additional policies in the classroom. Will Smith listen to UCP members if these resolutions pass?

Joining The Alberta Roundup today is Richard Dur, the Executive Director of Prolife Alberta and a seasoned campaigner in Alberta. Richard discusses why Smith should support for pro-life policies and if Smith will have enough support to continue her mandate as leader.

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United Conservative Party members will have an opportunity to oust Alberta Premier Danielle Smith at the party’s upcoming annual meeting. Do you think Smith deserves to stay on as leader?

Plus, the Alberta government is launching a nationwide advertising campaign to warn Canadians about the consequences of a federal cap on the oil and gas sector.

And the federal pharmacare plan, which will cost taxpayers billions annually, could overlap with existing provincial offerings.

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The United Conservative Caucus of Alberta has officially reinstated Jennifer Johnson, following a recent controversy involving a heated exchange with a transgender activist. Johnson was initially booted from the UCP after so-called “anti-trans” comments and was lambasted by the legacy media.

Plus, it’s becoming increasingly clear that the Jasper wildfire was mismanaged by Parks Canada. This week, a probe into the disaster revealed Parks Canada turned away firefighters while Jasper burnt to the ground.

And business owners in Alberta who faced economic losses due to pandemic closures may soon be able to proceed as a class action and sue the provincial government for damages.

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A Calgary radio host was assaulted by two men on the streets of Calgary over his reporting on extortion and crime in the South Asian community. Rishi Nagar described the attack as one on the freedom of the press and the integrity of journalism. Is press freedom under threat in Canada?

Plus, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has been taking some heat for some recent comments she made on chemtrails at a recent UCP event. But is anyone other than Trudeau cabinet ministers and leftist activists upset about this story?

And rapid population growth driven by immigration has Calgary considering reintroducing a municipal census in 2027 to address the immediate needs of the city after experiencing a population boom.

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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith offered a sneak peak into the upcoming Bill of Rights amendments to protect Albertans, which included further protecting vaccine choice, property rights and legal firearm ownership.

Plus, is the Trudeau government to blame for the Jasper wildfires? Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault repeatedly evaded questions when he appeared before a committee this week and insisted the government did everything possible to prevent the wildfire in Jasper.

And Calgary mayor Jyoti Gondek and city council have the lowest approval rating among major cities in Canada.

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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith delivered her Fall 2024 address this week, announcing more emergency school funding to address the influx of immigrants into the province. However, she’s warning Albertans that this emergency funding may still not be enough to keep up with the Trudeau government’s mass immigration policies.

Plus, is Calgary’s Green Line LRT salvageable? Due to poor planning, the project costs have somehow increased to $6.2 billion and the LRT route has been slashed in half. The original cost of the project, which was spearheaded by former Calgary mayor and now NDP leader Naheed Nenshi, was $4.65 billion.

And all eyes are on Premier Smith as she decides whether or not to allow Jennifer Johnson back into the UCP caucus. Johnson has made global headlines this week, as her confrontation with a transgender individual went viral.

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The Bloc Québécois hopes to step in and take the NDP’s place in helping the Liberals ward off an early election, but Alberta Premier Danielle Smith isn’t going to let this happen. Smith says the Liberals have no mandate to bargain with Quebec separatists at the expense of Alberta.

Plus, Justice David Labrenz sentenced the remaining Coutts protesters, Anthony Olienick and Chris Carbert, to prison for their roles in the Coutts border blockade.

And the death of the Gaudreau brothers continues to be felt by hockey fans. This week, Johnny Gaudreau’s widow revealed she’s pregnant with their third child.

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