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"If they're ready to move, we'll move." Prime Minister @MarkJCarney says Canada's not waiting on midterm election results to resume trade negotiations with the U.S. Catch the full interview on the #RealTalkRJ YouTube channel and wherever you get your podcasts. #cdnpoli
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Prime Minister @MarkJCarney says Alberta would squander "massive opportunities" with a vote for a binding referendum on separating from Canada. Do you see it the same way? Catch the full interview on the #RealTalkRJ YouTube channel and wherever you get your podcasts. #cdnpoli
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Real Talk Ryan Jespersen retweeted
Nobody will be watching Alberta's referendum results more closely than Premier Danielle Smith, who's been walking a tight rope for the past year and a half. @strategistspod's @carter_AB and @zainvelji get into it...
How will Alberta’s referendum results impact the future of Premier Danielle Smith and her United Conservative Party? @strategistspod’s @carter_AB and @zainvelji say it’s only a matter of time before the whole thing collapses. Do you agree? #abpoli #cdnpoli #RealTalkRJ
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Real Talk Ryan Jespersen retweeted
very smart of the PM to go on Alberta’s number one talk show @RealTalkRJ!!!!
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Could ardent Alberta separatists change their minds about leaving Canada? Tanya Clemens and @ikwilson, co-chairs of @LetABDecide, say they could be convinced. Can you see it happening? Catch the full episode on the #RealTalkRJ YouTube channel and wherever you get your podcasts.
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"The husband who's been abusive to his hard-working spouse." @ikwilson of @LetABDecide says Alberta's relationship with Ottawa is akin to domestic violence. Political scientist Dr. Feo Snagovsky isn't having it. Catch the full episode on our #RealTalkRJ YouTube channel.
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Got a question for @MarkJCarney? Drop it here and tune in to our exclusive live stream with the Prime Minister at 4pm MT: ryanjespersen.com/ #RealTalkRJ
Prime Minister @MarkJCarney joins me in the @RealTalkRJ studio at 4pm. What's one question you want me to ask the PM? Watch or listen live or later on demand: ryanjespersen.com/ #cdnpoli #RealTalkRJ
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Alberta's referendum is hurting business confidence. @CalgaryChamber CEO @ddyedlin says the uncertainty won't automatically disappear on October 20. Catch our full interview on the #RealTalkRJ YouTube channel and wherever you get your podcasts. #yyc
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RE: Alberta's Referendum, Premier Danielle Smith "needs this distraction...she needs people angry at someone else," @albertaNDP leader Naheed @nenshi tells #RealTalkRJ. Catch the full October 15 interview on our YouTube channel or wherever you get your podcasts. #abpoli
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How will Alberta’s referendum results impact the future of Premier Danielle Smith and her United Conservative Party? @strategistspod’s @carter_AB and @zainvelji say it’s only a matter of time before the whole thing collapses. Do you agree? #abpoli #cdnpoli #RealTalkRJ
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The world's richest man says Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Quebec should separate from Canada. @supriyadwivedi says we shouldn't ignore it. Do you care what Elon Musk says? Catch the full Oct. 13 episode on our #RealTalkRJ YouTube channel and wherever you get your podcasts.
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Alberta's referendum is weakening Canada at a critical time, says national security expert Dr. Patrick Lennox. Do you agree with him? Catch the full October 13 interview on our #RealTalkRJ YouTube channel and wherever you get your podcasts. #abpoli #cdnpoli
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government stepped in on #yeg's infill bylaw because #yegcc wasn't listening to residents. Mayor Andrew Knack says Smith's comments are "blatantly untrue". Catch the full episode on our YouTube channel and wherever you get your podcasts.
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