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News & Media
Browse recent media appearances, interviews, podcasts, and news coverage featuring thoughtful perspectives on Alberta's future and its role in a stronger Canada.
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Macdonald-Laurier Institute
St. Albert Gazette
Policy Options Politiques
The Hub
The Line
Jul 9, 2026
Macdonald-Laurier Institute
Rebalancing Canada: A two-pillar reform of equalization and federal transfers
Trevor Tombe
Some critics argue Canada should abandon equalization or federal transfers altogether, but the better path forward is to renew the system with a simpler structure.
Trevor Tombe, Macdonald-Laurier Institute
Jul 7, 2026
St. Albert Gazette
Alberta-based Lead, Not Leave representative says policy key to showing Alberta's path forward in Canada
David Boles
Lead, Not Leave's Ken Boessenkool says he knows Canada is stronger with Alberta in it, and Alberta stronger with Canada in it
St.Albert Gazette, Ken Boessenkool
Jul 7, 2026
The Hub
Equalization has its problems, but it also has its benefits - even for Alberta
Jared Wesley, Ken Boessenkool, Trevor Tombe, and Peggy Garritty
Equalization is a punching bag for separatists and frustrated federalists alike. Distaste for the program runs deep into Alberta’s provincial political culture, along with many myths about how it works and misconceptions about its value to Albertans.
The Hub, Jared Wesley, Ken Boessenkool, Trevor Tombe, Peggy Garritty
Jun 23, 2026
Policy Options Politiques
Canada needs a new social union deal
Jared Wesley & Ken Boessenkool
At a time of turmoil, a new agreement could bring order and predictability to intergovernmental relations, and calibrate expectations for new programs and services.
Ken Boessenkool, Jared Wesley, Policy Options Politiques
Jun 15, 2026
The Line
Jared Wesley, Peggy Garritty and Jim Dinning: Abuse? Really?
Jared Wesley, Peggy Garritty & Jim Dinning
The authors challenge the separatist narrative that Alberta is trapped in an abusive relationship with Canada, arguing that the province's future is stronger through leadership and reform within Confederation.
The Line, Jared Wesley, Peggy Garritty, Jim Dinning, Jeffrey Rath, Cam Davies
Jun 10, 2026
Calgary Herald
'Calgary needs to show up': How Calgary could shape support for Alberta separation in October referendum
Noah Brennan
Calgary could play a key role in determining the level of support for Alberta separation in the province’s upcoming referendum, political observers say, as both separatist and pro-Canada groups work to rally support ahead of the vote.
Calgary Herald
Jun 1, 2026
The Line
The "Love" of Federalism Must Grow Both Ways
Jared Wesley & Ken Boessenkool
Jared Wesley and Ken Boessenkool argue that Alberta can be stronger within Canada by embracing a federalism built on cooperation, regional autonomy, and shared national purpose.
The Line, Ken Boessenkool, Jared Wesley
May 26, 2026
The Rob Breakenridge Show
Why Alberta should lead, not leave; The case against public grocery stores
Rob Breakenridge
As Alberta prepares for the October 19 referendum, Ken Boessenkool discusses why Lead Not Leave believes Alberta's future is stronger within Canada than through separation.
770 CHQR, Corus Radio, The Rob Breakenridge Show, Ken Boessenkool, Rob Breakenridge, Jim Dinning, Travis Toews
