Will the West Coast pipeline be entirely government-funded?
2026-06-30 | 13 mins.
Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss the impending announcement of a government-funded pipeline from Alberta's oil sands to the West Coast. They examine why private capital remains reluctant to invest, the complications of mandatory carbon capture requirements, and the risks of setting a precedent for state-financed major projects. They also explore whether political solutions to government failures are creating dangerous new precedents for public spending.
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Why measuring student success has become so difficult
2026-06-30 | 44 mins.
Lisa Davis, founder of two STEM-focused charter schools in Alberta and a former Calgary Board of Education trustee, joins Alberta Edge to discuss the growing challenges facing Canada's education system. Davis argues that declining academic standards, inconsistent grading practices, weak accountability, and a lack of standardized measures across schools and provinces are making it increasingly difficult to assess student performance and prepare young people for future opportunities. She makes the case for standardized testing, evidence-based instruction, and greater accountability in K-12.
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CREDITS: Falice Chin - Host, Producer, and Editor
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Alberta’s pipeline proposal has become a critical test of Confederation
2026-06-30 | 12 mins.
Hub Headlines features audio versions of the best commentaries and analysis published daily in The Hub. Enjoy listening to original and provocative takes on the issues that matter while you are on the go.
0:21 - Alberta’s pipeline proposal has become a critical test of Confederation, by Falice Chin
6:57 - Canada’s tax system has gotten so complex even CRA doesn’t know how to administer it, by Charles Lammam
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Is LNG Canada the best example of Indigenous economic reconciliation?
2026-06-29 | 15 mins.
Shannon Joseph, chair of Energy for a Secure Future, discusses her organization's new report examining First Nations' participation in natural resource projects along British Columbia's LNG corridor. She explores how these projects create economic opportunities for Indigenous and local communities, the concept of economic reconciliation through ongoing dialogue between nations and companies, and the barriers preventing this model from becoming more widespread. Joseph argues that collaborative approaches to resource development can unite Canadians while meeting global energy needs and advancing environmental goals.
Energy for a Secure Future is a member of The Hub's Corporate and Industry Council.
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Private donors or taxpayers: Who should restore the PM's residence?
2026-06-29 | 14 mins.
Sean Speer and Rudyard Griffiths discuss Prime Minister Carney's plan to crowdsource funding for 24 Sussex Drive renovations. They question why public infrastructure requires private donations rather than traditional government funding, explore potential conflicts of interest, and discuss how this approach diverts charitable dollars from registered charities. They also express concerns about its broader implications for government accountability and philanthropic priorities.
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Welcome to Hub Podcasts, the audio version of the big ideas and in-depth conversations found at TheHub.ca, Canada's fastest growing digital news outlet with half a million people engaging weekly with our content. Hub Dialogues features The Hub's editor-at-large Sean Speer and managing editor Harrison Lowman engaged in longform conversations with leading thinkers on the big issues and ideas shaping the public conversation. In Conversation with David Frum features the insights and analysis of leading author, journalist, and thinker David Frum, who weighs in monthly on global and Canadian news events. The news cycle never slows down and neither does Hub Hits. Each day we provide you with quick hits on topical stories, big issues and important voices appearing in The Hub. Every week, editor-at-large Sean Speer is joined by David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data, and Amanda Galbraith, principal at Oyster Group, to dig into the drama and strategy of Canadian politics. Topics range from the issues dominating headlines, the communications battles behind the scenes, to the trends shaping parties, leaders, and voters. Some weeks, they'll focus on the hot story in Ottawa. The Hub's media criticism podcast Full Press looks at how the media in Canada is covering the major stories of the day. Full press is hosted by The Hub's managing editor Harrison Lowman, and features journalist Tara Henley, and veteran news media executive Peter Menzies. Hub Headlines features audio versions of the best analysis published daily in The Hub. Enjoy listening to original and provocative takes on the issues that matter while you are on the go. Each Friday, The Hub Roundtable features Hub co-founders Rudyard Griffiths' and Sean Speer's take on the big political and economic stories making the news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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