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Rob Breakenridge Show

Rob Breakenridge
Oil Prices
Canada
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Canada–china Relations
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Veteran broadcaster and journalist Rob Breakenridge brings you important and fascinating conversations and offers an in-depth look at the major issues facing Alberta, the West, and Canada. robbreakenridge.substack.com

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In this episode of the Rob Breakenridge Show, the debate around Alberta’s future is heating up amid the official announcement of the October 19th referendum.

We’ll be joined by Ken Boessenkool, who’s one of the founders of a new group called Lead No... more

In this episode of the Rob Breakenridge Show, we’ll focus on the major development that occurred this week in Alberta: the announcemengt from Premier Danielle Smith of an October referendum on Alberta’s future.

The question itself is controversial t... more

In this episode of the Rob Breakenridge Show, a closer look at two major stories from this week: the new pipeline agreement between Alberta and Ottawa as the court decision that, for now, has quashed the separatist campaign to force a referendum.

We... more

In this episode of the Rob Breakenridge Show, we hear from Martha Hall Findlay, director of the School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary

Amid shifting global circumstances and economic pressures here at home, Hall Findlay is calling for ... more

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Recent Guests

Thomas Lukaszuk
Former Progressive Conservative MLA, former deputy premier, founder of Forever Canadian
Forever Canadian
Episode: PODCAST: Referendum on a Referendum - A Muddled Question to Decide Alberta’s Future
Derek Fildebrandt
Publisher, president and CEO of the Western Standard
Western Standard
Episode: PODCAST: Referendum on a Referendum - A Muddled Question to Decide Alberta’s Future
Andrew Leach
Energy and Environmental Economist at University of Alberta
University of Alberta
Episode: PODCAST: Smith and Carney sign a new pipeline deal amid questions around Alberta separation and Indigenous consultation
Martha Hall Findlay
Director of the School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary; former MP and sustainability leader
University of Calgary, Policy School
Episode: PODCAST: Why Canada Should Shelve Carbon Capture and Prioritize Energy Infrastructure
Tyler Dawson
Journalist at Globe and Mail and author of The Republic of Alberta: An Idea That Won't Go Away
Globe and Mail
Episode: PODCAST: Understanding Alberta's separatist movement - and where this debate is headed
Peter Guthrie
MLA for Airdrie–Cochrane; Leader of the Alberta Progressive Tory Party
Alberta Progressive Tory Party
Episode: PODCAST: Peter Guthrie on Alberta's electoral boundary dispute, separation debate, accountability deficit, and more
Heather Exner-Pirot
Senior Fellow, Macdonald-Laurier Institute; Director of Energy, Natural Resources and Environment; Special Advisor, Business Council of Canada
Macdonald-Laurier Institute; Business Council of Canada
Episode: PODCAST: "Energy Superpower" or Energy Colony? The Struggle to Build Major Projects in Canada
John Fraser
Journalist, author of The Governors General, An Intimate History of Canada's Highest Office
Institute for the Study of the Crown in Canada
Episode: PODCAST: A floor-crosser shocker; The good, the bad, the regrettable - Canada's Governors General
Spencer Fernando
Canadian political writer and analyst
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Episode: PODCAST: A floor-crosser shocker; The good, the bad, the regrettable - Canada's Governors General

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Rob Breakenridge
Host of the show; veteran broadcaster and journalist focused on Alberta, the West, and Canada.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 8 ratings
  • Balanced and interesting

    Really enjoying Rob’s show because he’s not a partisan hack. More of an old-fashioned journalist trying to get to the bottom of things. Refreshing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    josh19888
    Canadaa year ago
  • Excellent listening

    Very thoughtful and insightful! I’m glad I can hear a podcast about provincial and local matters. The show features first-rate guests, and it’s great to hear from Rob again.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AltaFarmer
    Canadaa year ago

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PODCAST: Why an oil pipeline to the south needs to be back on the table
Q: What is the core idea behind viewing Canadian energy as leverage in trade talks with the United States?
The guest explains that by expanding export options (to the Gulf Coast and beyond) and increasing energy independence, Canada can negotiate more favorable terms in Cusma renegotiations, using energy exports as a bargaining chip to secure critical protections and market access.
Symbolic Victory or Turning Point? The U.S. House Votes Against Tariffs, but CUSMA uncertainty remains
Q: What does this mean for the future of USMCA and North American trade more broadly?
The discussion centers on a six-year review and potential renegotiation in parts of USMCA, with questions about rule enforcement and whether the U.S. will reassert congressional control, which could influence long-term trade relationships and supply chains across North America.
Symbolic Victory or Turning Point? The U.S. House Votes Against Tariffs, but CUSMA uncertainty remains
Q: Can you break down the constitutional and legal issues the Court might weigh in on regarding these tariffs?
The Court could address whether Congress properly delegated authority for tariffs to the president, and whether the statute used to justify tariffs actually authorizes them, which could lead to overturning, delaying, or altering the current tariff regime.
Symbolic Victory or Turning Point? The U.S. House Votes Against Tariffs, but CUSMA uncertainty remains
Q: Now, the president, I suppose, could still veto this. But what was significant about that to you?
It signaled the first concrete Congressional challenge to the emergency tariffs and suggested there might be a shift in the balance of authority between Congress and the executive on trade policy, potentially influencing future tariff decisions and USMCA dynamics.
PODCAST: Federal NDP creates headaches for Alberta NDP; How to move "From Barriers to Breakthroughs" on major energy projects
Q: Let's start with the core idea of the report: what are the main barriers to major projects, and how do you propose to overcome them?
The main barriers are a slow, cumbersome, and unpredictable process with too much political interference, leading to capital shifting to more certain jurisdictions. The proposed solution is one project, one approval, streamlined reviews, and less duplication across federal and provincial processes, backed by robust environmental and Indigenous consultation but with clearer timelines to attract investment.

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2. Derek Fildebrandt
3. Andrew Leach
4. Martha Hall Findlay
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