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Alberta sovereignty scrap

Critics have referred to as it “the end of democracy” and “an unconstitutional gambit.” Alberta Premier Danielle Smith insists her Alberta Sovereignty Act is important for the province to face up for its constitutional jurisdiction. But criticism is coming from these involved concerning the legislative course of — and the economic system.

Deborah Yedlin, president and CEO of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce, joins The House to elucidate her issues with the invoice. Then, strategists Zain Velji and Melissa Caouette unpack the politics behind the controversial laws.

Confusion and controversy over new firearms laws

A brand new political battle has damaged out over weapons. The Conservatives allege the Liberals are planning the largest ban on looking rifles in Canada’s historical past, whereas the federal government says that is disinformation. 

The House speaks to gun management advocate Heidi Rathjen, founding father of PolySeSouvient, a bunch fashioned after the Polytechnique bloodbath in 1989, about whether or not the confusion would possibly put in jeopardy her thirty-years-plus quest to have assault rifles banned.

Canada rethinks its relationship with China

As protesters in China conflict with Xi Jinping’s authorities over COVID insurance policies, Canada is discovering itself clashing with Beijing as effectively. The authorities’s new $2.2-billion Indo-Pacific technique identifies China as an “increasingly disruptive global power.” Is this the start of a showdown with China? And will Canada be capable of stand its floor? 

Host Catherine Cullen speaks to Vina Nadjibulla, an adjunct professor at UBC’s School of Public Policy and Global Affairs, and Jeff Nankivell, the president and CEO of the Asia Pacific Foundation.

Where the EU sees alternative for cooperation with Canada

As Canada maps out its subsequent steps with China, federal ministers have talked at size about leaning into relationships with our allies. 

The European Union’s government vice-president and commerce commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis visited Canada this week and sat down with host Catherine Cullen to debate Europe’s power wants within the face of the continuing struggle in Ukraine.