Episode
MARTY UP NORTH: Liberal majority and a stay on Alberta independence?
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- Western Standard Shows
- Published
- Apr 19, 2026
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- 3811
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Summary
Marty Up North breaks down the Ontario and Quebec byelections, where the Liberals secured a majority, and what comes next for Mark Carney. He also looks at Ottawa dropping the federal gasoline tax while Edmonton keeps its own, plus the latest from the Liberal convention in Winnipeg. The show also covers the independence movement update, Danielle Smith’s Bill 30 to fast-track major project approvals, and RBC’s warning that $1 trillion in capital has left Canada over the last decade.