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Former Alberta premiers Jason Kenney and Rachel Notley on ensuring people don’t take the referendum vote for granted.

Former Alberta premier and federalist advocate Jason Kenney warns Albertans in favour of remaining in Canada not to get complacent come election day; the Sunday Strategy Session discusses what’s at stake for Canada in the U.S. midterm elections and what the possible outcomes are; and, environment and Climate Change Minister Julie Dabrusin responds to the Canadian Climate Institute’s report that the nation is behind on its goals.

Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson discusses how a Pacific Link oil pipeline will impact Canadian taxpayers.

Vassy Kapelos is joined by Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, historian Margaret MacMillan, and political strategists.

Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon expands on how partial regulation of airfare would work between the federal government and private investment; Canadian ambassador to the EU Jonathan Wilkinson addresses concerns surrounding what Canada will need to give up in exchange for closer ties to Europe; and, artificial Intelligence pioneer Yoshua Bengio discusses the implications of AI agents who have ‘escaped containment’, and what needs to happen now.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speaks on funding that has already been secured for the West Coast pipeline, and if the referendum will impact investors; International trade minister Maninder Sidhu responds to reports that Canada is good at securing investment but struggles to tangibly execute major projects; and chief financial correspondent Amanda Lang discusses the role of newly loosened regulations, and balancing foreign investment with national sovereignty.

Vassy Kapelos is joined by U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra, Chief of the Defence Staff Jennie Carginan, Hunter Biden and Cameco President Grant Isaac

Vassy Kapelos is joined by Government House leader Steven MacKinnon, Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer, political strategists Kathleen Monk, Kory Teneycke, and David Herle.

Minister Marc Miller discusses the new social media ban for kids under 16. Plus, examining Canada-U.S. relations amid the delay of opening the new Gordie Howe bridge between Windsor and Detroit.

Retired General Wayne Eyre discusses military readiness, while Liberal caucus chair James Maloney responds to reports of tensions within the party.

Vassy Kapelos is joined by Secretary of State for Defence Procurement Stephen Fuhr, Former Canadian ambassador to the United States Kirsten Hillman, political strategists Lisa Raitt, Scott Reid, Nathan Cullen, journalists Niigaan Sinclair, Joel-Denis Bellavance, Jen Gerson and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson

May 24, 2026: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith explains why she is letting a referendum vote to proceed but says she is supporting the ‘remain’ side.

Vassy Kapelos is joined by Alberta premier Danielle Smith, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature Julie Dabrusin, political strategists Kathleen Monk, Scott Reid, Jason Hatcher, and the Artemis II crew.

Vassy Kapelos is joined by former Alberta premier Jason Kenney, outgoing Governor General Mary Simon, political strategists Scott Reid, Kathleen Monk, James Moore and Scott Reid, NDP Alberta Leader Naheed Nenshi and First Nations Bank of Canada President and CEO Bill Lomax.

Vassy Kapelos is joined by Colorado Governor Jared Polis, political strategists Scott Reid, Kathleen Monk and Dimitri Soudas, journalists Graham Richardson, Stephanie Levitz and Nojoud Al Mallees and former Canadian ambassador Frank McKenna.