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Episode Synopsis
For years, Canadians have listened to Trump supporters boasting: “Make America great again.” And most have sat quietly and done nothing. Not anymore. Threats of U.S. tariffs and annexation have sparked a wave of patriotism across Canada. Former Alberta premier and federal cabinet minister Jason Kenney joins West of Centre to reflect on this moment, discussing with host Jason Markusoff what it reveals about nation-building, national security, Canada's economic strengths, and the steps needed to make the country more resilient and independent.Later, a panel featuring journalist Alex Boyd, conservative strategist Evan Menzies, and former NDP aide Shannon Greer unpacks the ongoing shakeup at Alberta Health Services and the Alberta auditor general’s investigation into procurement and contracting practices related to the dismissal of former CEO Athana Mentzelopoulos.
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