Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he will resign as leader of the United Conservative Party following the results of his leadership review. He received support from 51.4 per cent of party members.
Carrie Tait, a Calgary-based reporter in The Globe’s Alberta bureau, explains that while a few frontrunners have emerged to replace Kenney, uniting the right in ... Show More
Mar 26
How the war in Iran exposes the limits of China’s influence
Since the U.S. and Israel first attacked Iran almost a month ago, the ripple effects of the war have been felt globally. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has affected oil prices worldwide, but energy shocks are especially felt across the rest of Asia, which is heavily dependen ... Show More
21m 36s
Oct 2022
How the Alberta NDP Competes In One of Canada's Most Conservative Provinces
Alberta is one of Canada's most conservative provinces, with an economy and culture that might be compared to Texas. However despite this lean, the Alberta NDP, a social-democratic party, has been able to find electoral success. That may be owed to where the party deviates from o ... Show More
37m 20s
Jun 2021
The dog days are over, or are they?
After months of rotten polls, controversial policies and the polarization of a pandemic, Alberta's premier may believe the worst days of his government are behind him. Thanks to improving COVID-19 stats, Alberta is opening on Canada Day. Add in a few small political wins — like a ... Show More
51m 23s
Oct 2023
Why Wab Kinew’s election win in Manitoba was historic
How did Wab Kinew, leader of the Manitoba NDP, win his province’s election to become the first First Nations premier of a Canadian province? What burden does this place on him in a province struggling with reconciliation?
Ian Froese, a reporter with CBC Manitoba, breaks down the ... Show More
22m 47s