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This is Calgary

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What Calgarians are talking about. Every Wednesday, we dive into one story, to keep you up to speed on the biggest issues affecting Alberta's biggest city. Hosted by Jenny Howe, and powered by CBC Calgary journalism.

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This week, Loren talks about the results and implications of the 2026 Alberta referendum with Calgary pollster and political commentator Janet Brown and professor of political science Jared Wesley, who leads the University of Alberta's Common Ground ... more

Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Calgary ahead of Monday's historic referendum. Loren walks through the significance and implications with Shannon Phillips, a former Alberta NDP cabinet minister and founding partner of Meredith, Boessenkool and Phill... more

The Alberta referendum is just a few days away. How did we get here? Jenny digs into the history of Alberta separatism with CBC referendum unit producer Pippa Reid.

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With a little over a week until Albertans cast their ballots in the provincial referendum, hear what our political panel thinks about the first nine questions being asked. Shannon Phillips is a former Alberta NDP cabinet minister and founding partner... more

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Janet Brown
Calgary pollster and political commentator
Janet Brown Opinion Research
Episode: Inside Alberta's historic referendum vote
Jared Wesley
Professor of political science at the University of Alberta and lead of its Common Ground Initiative
University of Alberta
Episode: Inside Alberta's historic referendum vote
Shannon Phillips
Former Alberta NDP cabinet minister and founding partner of Meredith, Boessenkool and Phillips Policy Advisors
Meredith, Boessenkool and Phillips Policy Advisors
Episode: BONUS political panel: Carney's visit to Alberta
Ian Brodie
Senior advisor at New West Public Affairs and former chief of staff to Prime Minister Stephen Harper
New West Public Affairs
Episode: BONUS political panel: Carney's visit to Alberta
Pippa Reid
CBC referendum unit producer
CBC
Episode: Where does Alberta separatism come from?
Rukhsar Ali
CBC Calgary reporter covering immigration and policy
CBC Calgary
Episode: Let's talk about those 10 referendum questions
Joel Dryden
CBC Calgary reporter covering constitutional questions
CBC Calgary
Episode: Let's talk about those 10 referendum questions
Amy Stansky
Project Manager, Public Spaces Delivery Group, City of Calgary
City of Calgary
Episode: Can Stephen Avenue be saved?
Steve Dongworth
Fire Chief, Calgary Fire Department
City of Calgary Fire Department
Episode: Why a massive landfill is still burning in SE Calgary

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Jenny Howe
Host of This is Calgary, CBC Calgary (CBC)
Loren McGuinness
Host of This is Calgary, CBC Calgary

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 83 ratings
  • Helps me stay connected

    I made a resolution to keep up on more local news and have really been enjoying this podcast.

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    JBitz93
    Canada8 months ago
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    I want to say thank you for your job. It is great. Keep going!

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    Dobrynya
    Canada2 years ago

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Covers timely topics with accessible storytelling that resonates with a Calgary audience.
Is helpful for sponsors seeking local, civic-minded exposure.
Guest variety helps cover a broad range of Calgary issues, from arts to infrastructure.
Shows strong local focus and practical city insights that are useful for listeners considering civic engagement.

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Where does Alberta separatism come from?
Q: How did we see the two sides duke it out?
Pro-unity and pro-separatist groups campaigned around Alberta, while the economic consequences of separation became a major point of dispute. The Alberta Prosperity Project forecast a large surplus, but a University of Calgary panel projected possible declines in GDP and wages and significant increases in debt.
Where does Alberta separatism come from?
Q: As far as you can tell, how far back do the roots of this separatism conversation actually go?
Reid traces the movement to Western Canadian alienation and Alberta's history of protest and populism, with separatist sentiment gaining traction in the 1980s.
BONUS political panel: Carney's visit to Alberta
Q: Does that make it awkward?
Ian Brodie says Carney's position could make the meeting with Danielle Smith awkward, especially over immigration. He argues Alberta needs a durable renegotiation of federal-provincial immigration powers, while Shannon Phillips says Carney has already helped federalists and challenges Smith's account of the immigration problem.
BONUS political panel: Carney's visit to Alberta
Q: What did you think of the Prime Minister saying no to the nine?
Shannon Phillips calls it a boost for federalists, saying Carney gives voters a clear reason to oppose the referendum package. Ian Brodie says the intervention was a mistake because it may make the status quo seem like the only option instead of promising changes to Alberta's place in Confederation.
Inside Alberta's historic referendum vote
Q: Did having this referendum and the results that we see, did that strengthen or weaken her position as Premier?
Jared Wesley says Danielle Smith's popularity and party are struggling, suggesting the referendum did not help her party. Janet Brown says Smith took a public-opinion hit but may have viewed the vote as necessary to preserve her leadership by managing divisions within the UCP.

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Frequently Asked Questions About This is Calgary

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This show centers on Calgary's latest happenings across a broad spectrum of urban life, from city planning and governance to downtown vitality, arts, and local business. Episodes frequently feature municipal policy, infrastructure, real estate trends, and cultural development, often weaving in resident perspectives and expert commentary. The balance of policy-oriented discussions with human-interest storytelling makes it useful for listeners who want practical context on Calgary's growth, amenities, and public services; it likely attracts professionals in urban planning, policy, real estate, and local business, as well as engaged residents following civic issues. A notable strength is its ability to translate technical topics into accessibl... more

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8. Amy Stansky

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