Alberta’s Next Steps
Recorded on Tuesday, April 22 · 2 PM
at The Bourbon House Tex-Mex Cantina, Drayton Valley

With the federal ballots counted the night before, Alberta will wake up on April 29 facing the same question: Now what?

Independent broadcaster Jason Lavigne gathers three unapologetic freedom advocates to map out the next move, whether Parliament is red or blue.

The voices in the room

David Parker – Founder of Take Back Alberta and mastermind of the grassroots push that forced Jason Kenney out. Parker argues you don’t always need a formal referendum if the governing party can be bent to its members’ will.

Tim Hoven – Former Reeve of Clearwater County who ran as an Independent after being bounced from a UCP nomination. Hoven brings a cautionary tale about what happens when party gatekeepers silence local voices, and why rural constituents won’t let it slide.

Douglas Galavan – Long-time Drayton Valley activist, Rally Canada organizer and 2019 PPC candidate. Galavan voices the “pain before gain” view: Alberta must brace for short-term hardship if it truly wants out from under Ottawa’s thumb.

Conversation points
The morning after – What immediate levers can Alberta’s government—and its citizens, pull, no matter who forms Canada’s next government?

Inside vs. outside pressure – Parker’s change-the-party plan contrasted with Hoven’s independent run and Galavan’s street-level activism.

Referendum, rebellion, or reform? – Do Albertans need a sovereignty vote, or simply leaders with the backbone to act?

Bring your toughest questions, grab a taco, and join the debate on how Alberta turns talk of self-determination into concrete action.