#941 Danielle Smith’s Edge of Sovereignty

November 30, 2023

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Danielle Smith’s Sovereignty Act is like trying to get away with amending the Constitution via a hastily-scrawled Post-it note, flimsily affixed while no one’s looking.

Jonathan Goldsbie

News Editor

Aviva Lessard

Senior Producer

Caleb Thompson

Audio Editor

Karyn Pugliese

Editor-in-Chief

Spare a thought for the poor Alberta reporters who have to explain that, on top of their normal work of attempting to make energy policy engaging.

And if 10 years is a long time in the life of a digital media company, how do we describe 20 for an indie magazine?

The Narwhal’s Drew Anderson co-hosts.

Host: Jonathan Goldsbie

Credits: Aviva Lessard (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Annette Ejiofor (Managing Editor), Karyn Pugliese (Editor-in-Chief)

Guest: Drew Anderson

Further reading:

Alberta invokes Sovereignty Act over federal clean electricity regulations – CBC News
Danielle Smith wants a fight over climate policy — whether we need it or not – CBC News
Canada’s fossil fuel industry is banking on carbon capture to lower emissions. Is it a viable solution? – CBC News
Gaza Civilians, Under Israeli Barrage, Killed at Historic Pace – The New York Times
Federal government reaches deal with Google on Online News Act – CBC News
Important Announcement About the Future of Shameless – Shameless
Spacing’s 20th Anniversary Party! – Spacing

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