Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney launched his campaign this week but independent media, including True North, were not welcome at his campaign launch event as police removed independent journalists off the premises at the direction of Carney’s campaign.

Plus, as the likelihood of U.S. tariffs becomes more real, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said she would not allow for tariffs to be applied to her province’s energy, nor would she entertain the idea of cutting off Canada’s biggest trading partner.

And the Alberta government has implemented a new GPS monitoring program aiming to fight Canada’s catch-and-release bail system that has let high-risk and repeat offenders roam free.

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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith had some of the strongest words yet for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau following his resignation, calling the move one of “the most irresponsible and selfish acts of a government in Canadian history.”

She’s also been sparring with President-elect Donald Trump amid his pending tariff and annexation threats.

Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi finally announced his bid for the legislature, hoping to take over Rachel Notley’s vacated safe seat.

Alberta has also set a target of doubling its oil production and increasing energy exports to the United States.

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After years of leftist politicians and activists demonizing Canada’s energy sector, things are finally starting to look up. As the international demand for ethical energy grows and more pro-oil and gas politicians are elected, 2025 has the potential to be a prosperous year for Canada’s energy sector.

But there are still lurking threats for the energy sector. The small but vocal minority of climate activists continue to be persistent and the threat of U.S. tariffs may impact the sector as well.

Today on The Alberta Roundup, Alberta Minister of Energy and Minerals Brian Jean joins the show to discuss the Alberta government’s priorities in the new year and how it will continue standing up for the province’s oil and gas sector.

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On this episode of the Alberta Roundup, Isaac Lamoureux walks you through Alberta’s biggest stories of 2024.

There were many stories to choose from, including the devastating Jasper wildfires which many believe could’ve been prevented and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s decisive win at the United Conservative Party Annual General Meeting.

What do you think was the top story in Alberta? Let us know in the comments below.

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Amid President-elect Trump’s threat to place a 25% tariff on all Canadian products, the Trudeau government seems to be imploding. The threat of tariffs seems to be the least of Trudeau’s concerns right now. Due to Trudeau’s absence, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has stepped up and has begun negotiating with the Americans.

Plus, Isaac covers some of the biggest ways the Alberta government stuck up for the freedom of Albertans.

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Despite abysmal approval ratings and the bungling of various files, Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek was awarded “Mayor of the Year” by an Ontario-based municipal magazine. Seriously.

Plus, a shark has made its way to Alberta as the province is welcoming a project led by Shark Tank star Kevin O’Leary for a massive artificial intelligence data centre.

And former Alberta NDP premier Rachel Notley ended her nearly years-long political career after announcing her official resignation as the MLA for Edmonton-Strathcona.

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An Albertan elementary school in Whitecourt cancelled its winter concert before Christmas break after the principal said it wasn’t inclusive enough.

Plus, a second Alberta town has voted to pass a bylaw to ensure that all public buildings, crosswalks, and flags remain “neutral” on social or political issues.

And Albertans can soon look forward to the removal of photo radar sites.

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This week, Premier Danielle Smith announced that her government will invoke the Alberta Sovereignty Within a United Canada Act to counter the Liberals’ oil and gas emissions cap. Smith previously called the oil and gas cap “a deranged vendetta” targeting Alberta.

Plus, Alberta MLAs recently voted to increase their own accommodation allowance by 14%. Is this really appropriate given the cost of living crisis in the province?

And due to a lack of plan by the feds in response to U.S. President-elect Trump’s threat of a 25% tariff, the provinces are taking matters into their own hands.

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Alberta Liberal MP Randy Boissonnault finally got booted from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s cabinet after a series of scandals involving his false Indigenous identity and past sketchy business dealings, which the Edmonton Police is investigating. Despite getting booted, Randy still gets a six figure salary as a backbench MP. Will he be held accountable for his wrongdoings?

Plus, former Prime Minister Stephen Harper has been officially been appointed as the chair of the Alberta Investment Management Corporation.

And Alberta is driving the country in job creation and growth. Can other provinces learn a thing or two from Alberta Premier Danielle Smith?

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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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