Western Context

Canada makes a deal to export LNG to Germany, Carney’s inflight meals incur huge costs, and the Supreme Court decides Aboriginal title does not apply to private property. Also, Carney wants to help make America great again.

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“That is mutual strength. Canada Strong will help make America great again. The examples are legion where we should work together and compete with the world together.” – Prime Minister Mark Carney on the mutual strength of Canada and America.

Duration: 1:05:20
Hosts: Shane and Patrick

• Canada Strikes Landmark Deal to Export Liquefied Natural Gas to Germany
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• Carney’s in-flight menu includes fine wine, braised beef and ‘luxury’ butter
• Aboriginal title can’t apply to private land, Supreme Court of Canada decides
• Carney seeks new US-Canada partnership as world undergoes ‘rupture’
• Word of the Week: rupture

Nutrien decides to export through Washington instead of BC, more UCP MLAs are facing recall campaigns, and the Dakota Nations sue for title over southwest Manitoba. Also, a memorandum sets the conditions for a west coast pipeline.

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“Investing in the United States is going to make some American governor and American officials happy that a Canadian firm is investing in their country. Good for Nutrien. And not so bad for Canada, too, that a company trying to do the best for itself and its shareholders does something that shows Americans that we really are friends and allies.” – Joel Bruneau, department head of economics at the University of Saskatchewan, on the decision for Nutrien to export through Washington rather than BC.

Duration: 1:01:39
Hosts: Shane and Patrick

• Saskatchewan firm’s plan to export through Washington state instead of B.C. has David Eby fuming
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• 6 more UCP legislature members facing recall petitions, including 5 from Calgary area
• Dakota Nations claim title to mineral-rich corner of Manitoba valued at $1.3B annually
• Carney signs major energy agreement with Alberta, laying out conditions for new oil pipeline
• Word of the Week: Memorandum