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So now what? The votes have been cast and counted and there will be no separation referendum in Alberta. Danielle Smith will continue to face attacks from both wings of her party… the separatists think she sold them out… the federalists think she caused a risky and unnecessary vote. It was also costly for everyone in the province so… was it worth it, and I don’t just mean the cash outlay. PMMC says the vote is decisive - but is it? Even on Q10 - the vote on staying or going - those who lost are not likely to undergo a radical change of heart, although there has been some immediate reflection on the problems with their leave campaign. Still, that aggrieved sentiment remains something that needs both managing and resolving. But the results of the other 9 questions also need to be addressed. They are non-binding, some were far from clear and no one really wants to re-open the constitution for endless battles that are always political, not constitutional. But Darrell Bricker, the Chair of IPSOS, a global polling firm says they put the 9 questions to every other province and it turns out most Canadians share Alberta’s concerns over immigration, who decides who gets to come and stay, who pays for the impact on health and education and whether citizenship should be a prerequisite for voting. I am over- simplifying the questions, and many propose the need for new laws etc., but what struck me was how much the ideas resonated across the country. There are divisions of responsibility already spelled out in the constitution, but the lines have long blurred because Ottawa has used cash to cross those lines and the provinces have willingly taken the money- but in the process they have ceded some territory. So, for a hot take on what happened and what comes next… take a Listen to Darrell Bricker on No Nonsense. He says we are just at the end of the beginning of the political machinations that will unfold in the wake of the vote in Alberta. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Strong alone. Stronger together.” But even the experts concede that you can oppose both separation and the status quo. A special referendum edition of No Nonsense with Gary Mar of Canada West, political commentator John Gormley and pollster John Santos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One month out from the US midterms, is it a blue wave or red undertow? What will be the impact on trade talks? Cliff Young on No Nonsense Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

‘Into the Breach’ is a phrase used when soldiers step forward to take on a difficult mission. It's the title of a memoir and the story of one soldier’s journey on the way to becoming the accidental Chief of the Defence Staff - General Wayne Eyre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's no trade deal with our closest neighbour but we may sign on to one across an ocean. The rules are changing, the outcomes unknown. Trevor Tombe on the cost of uncertainty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From courting cash to holding court at the European Parliament, the Prime Minister is changing Canada’s direction. A look at what it all means from our wise person panel: columnist Tasha Kheiriddin, former Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Mark Norman and China expert Margaret McCuaig-Johnston. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

25 years ago, on September 11th, our world changed. On No Nonsense, we look back - through the eyes of former foreign minister John Manley, the longtime mayor of Gander Claude Elliott, and New Yorker writer Adam Gopnik. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the fight over failed trade talks continues, the energy sector is booming with higher prices and new deals that could make the West a powerful energy player. Pipeline whisperer Heather Exner-Pirot joins us for her take on the new energy plays.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why did the Canada and US trade talks go off the rails? Conflicting versions of the behind closed doors breakdown with Economist Joseph Steinberg.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Becoming strategic partners with China is like opening Pandora’s box – we just don’t know what we’re going to get. China specialist Dennis Molinaro on the diplomatic pitfalls Canada needs to watch out for.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All eyes are on trade and tariffs as Canada works toward the next phase of Canada-Mexico-US trade. Three bright minds, Ian Lee, Carlo Dade, and Sylvain Charlebois have the latest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When the speed of change exceeds the capacity of government to respond in real time, what is the political cost? On No Nonsense Christian Leuprecht looks at whether the middle powers can meet the moment.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A true story of betrayal of an elderly loved one. Bill Collins and Barry Bowman share the lessons from their  documentary series Beware Mysterious Mark.  To listen to Beware Mysterious Mark: https://mark.radiosidney.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Canada was built on the backs of farmers. So why do we keep making it harder for them to stay in business? Ken Motiuk on the culture of control. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Liberal government’s climate strategy costs over $200 billion - about $12,000 per Canadian according to the National Post. Can taxpayers afford to take on this cost? Heather Exner-Pirot weighs in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.