Episode Details

Frank is joined by his colleague at TD Securities, The Honorable Rona Ambrose, for a wide-ranging discussion on Canadian politics including the upcoming Alberta Election, where a recent own goal by Rachel Notley on corporate taxes might be the catalyst for a UCP victory next week.

Rona and Frank also discuss politics in Ottawa, including the assertion by former Prime Minister Jean Chretien that Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre's policies are even right of Stephen Harper.  Rona finishes up with some advice on social media for aspiring politicians, especially females.

2:00 - Handicapping the Alberta Election 

8:56 - Smith's Pivot, Notley's Own Goal on Taxes 

13:38 - What Ottawa is Watching in Alberta? 

20:37 - Is Poilievre Right of Harper? 

29:30 - Will Trudeau Run in 2025?

37:42 - Canada - China Diplomatic Tit for Tat - is it Over? 

43:02 - Politics and Social Media

This podcast was recorded on May 23, 2023.

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