Show Notes
Nigel Hannaford is joined by constitutional scholar and former Alberta cabinet minister Ted Morton to examine what comes next after Alberta’s referendum. Morton says the vote shows support for change is growing, but meaningful constitutional reform will require Alberta to build a coalition with other premiers willing to challenge Ottawa’s centralized approach. They also discuss Mark Carney’s energy agenda, whether Ottawa is serious about pipelines and Western concerns, and whether Canada’s constitutional structure can adapt without a deeper national crisis.
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