Episode
An Orgy of Bribery
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- Balance of Power
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- Feb 11, 2026
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- 3582
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Summary
Is Alberta separation gaining ground, and can it be stopped? In the debut episode of Balance of Power , Annalise Klingbeil, Leah Ward and Shannon Phillips unpack new polling showing 29% of Albertans would vote to leave Canada, and why that number could shift quickly in a referendum. They debate the messaging war behind separatism, the silence from business leaders, and what a Brexit-style shock could mean for the province. Plus: what an Edmonton community league on the brink of closure reveals about volunteer burnout, third spaces, and the state of democratic participation. And finally, Mark Carney’s new national auto strategy — billions in public money, shifting EV rules, and a fundamental question: if companies want to sell cars in Canada, should they be required to build them here? Welcome to Balance of Power. Have a comment or idea? email us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.