It’s been a busy month in Alberta energy politics. In early August, the provincial government caught many by surprise with a six-month pause on any new solar and wind projects that would produce more than one megawatt of power.
Since then, Premier Danielle Smith has doubled down on her vow not to go along with the federal government’s plan to get to a net zero power grid by 2035.
Meanwhile, Canada is experiencing its worst wildfire season on record.
Today, CBC’s Jason Markusoff discusses these recent developments and the politics at play.
For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts
As the newly re-elected premier of Alberta, Danielle Smith sits at the nexus of the two most powerful forces shaping contemporary politics: populism and climate change.
Danielle Smith and her United Conservative Party have been returned to power in Alberta, as voters reject the NDP and Rachel Notley's vision for the province. Smith overcame a slew of stumbles and hiccups in her first seven months as premier, and won over enough people to secure another four years in control for her party.
On this episode, CBC Calgary's Jason Markusoff shares his analysis of how Smith won, what it means for Alberta, and for the rest of the country.
For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts