Welcome to Episode 14 of the Rob Breakenridge Show!

We delve into the implications of the recently passed Bill C-5 on pipeline projects and environmental assessments in Canada, particularly in Alberta. We'll have a conversation with University of Alberta energy economist Andrew Leach.

We'll explore political dynamics between the UCP government and the federal government, amid the push in Alberta for a separation referendum. National Observer columnist Max Fawcett joins us

Plus, the latest on our trade talks with the United States, as we face a July 21 deadline for a new Canada-US agreement, and the aftermath of talks collapsing last week over Canada’s Digital Services Tax. We’ll get into all of that with economist and C.D. Howe Institute senior VP Daniel Schwanen.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction

02:05 Update on Carney's C-5 comments, Smith & Ford news conference

08:17 Andrew Leach interview

25:44 Max Fawcett interview

52:02 Update on Canada-US trade talks, plus Trump's new tariffs for other countries

54:06 Daniel Schwanen interview

01:08:46 Extro