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Former Alberta premier takes on Trump and Alberta separation

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At the Conservative leadership convention, Jason Kenney struck a cautionary note after Pierre Poilievre’s speech. He said while Poilievre “nailed” parts of his remarks, he overlooked the “800‑pound gorilla in the room” — U.S. President Donald Trump and the trade and sovereignty issues looming over Canadian politics. To discuss this further, Evan is joined by Jason Kenney, former Premier of Alberta and former Canadian Minister of Defence, Employment & Social Development, Immigration, and Multiculturalism.

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