Recall, Referenda, and Resetting Ottawa–Alberta Relations
Premier Danielle Smith joins Jason Lavigne for a substantive conversation on where Alberta goes next, and what it will take to secure genuine self-determination inside (or beyond) the current Canadian framework. From recall and citizen-initiated referenda to the Sovereign Alberta within a United Canada Act, Smith outlines how Alberta can reassert jurisdiction, resist federal overreach, and rebuild public services strained by rapid growth.
In this episode:
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Democratic tools that work: lowering barriers to recall and citizen-initiated referenda so voters, not parties, set the agenda
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Sovereignty in practice: using Alberta’s constitutional powers and pushing back on Ottawa’s intrusion via criminal law, censorship rules, and regulation
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History matters: why the old federal disallowance power still haunts provincial autonomy, and what Alberta has learned
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A new balance with Ottawa: energy, pipelines, and emissions policy vs. provincial jurisdiction and economic reality
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Capacity under pressure: immigration surges, schools and health care at the breaking point, and how to catch up fast
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The independence wave: what’s driving it, what would calm it, and what happens if Ottawa stays the course
If you want a clear look at the road ahead, constitutional, political, and practical, this conversation sets the table.
The documentary The Shot: Sean Hartman’s Story is coming to Ontario.
This is more than a film, it’s a fundraiser and a fight for truth, accountability, and justice.
Join Dan Hartman as he continues his legal battles in pursuit of answers for his son, Sean, and challenges the systems that failed to provide them. Your support helps fund the expert witnesses, legal work, and court costs required to keep this fight moving forward.
🎬 Ontario World Premiere Screenings
📅 February 8–12
📍 Full dates and locations available at: http://SupportSean.ca
Watch the trailer. Share the story. Stand for justice.
Join Paula & Jay over Tea & Coffee as they talk about the news of the day, life, and whatever comes up. Special Guest: Bruce Pardy
Folks,
Paula and I are beat after a long night showing The Shot and driving home.
We'll see you tomorrow.
Hi all,
Paula and I are taking a mid-week day off.
See you tomorrow with Frances Widdowson.
Stay warm, God bless.
Paula & Jay on the @TheLavigneShow are two of my favorite people. I am a supporter because I believe in their honesty, integrity & most of all their dedication to truth & the Alberta Independence Movement. I wrote a song about our quest for freedom, it is called My Alberta Home. You can find a demo of the song on my X page Michael Kosterman @MichaelKosterm2
We are headed into the studio later this spring to record a Radio Version of this song. Thank you Paula & Jay for all that you do. I will be coming to see you soon at one of your events! All my best & God Save Alberta!
