Interviews

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation has started a petition against the government’s use of taxpayer funds to subsidize security costs. While the Royal Family has been clear that they will not financially support the Duke and Dutchess with their new ventures, what will this mean for taxpayers? 

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The struggles of farmers have widely been documented, with their concerns relayed to the government, but to no avail. Notably, the costs associated with drying grain are extensive, and the quality of the product lower. Strained trade relations with China have exacerbated the problem, with many scraping the bottom of the barrel to get by.

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In 2019, violent gun crime is a hot button issue for our country, reeling from a divisive election. In light of recent tragedies that have inflamed discourse, firearm laws, further restrictions, and potential confiscations have surfaced as possible solutions. But frankly, the federal government has misled Canadians.

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In mid-July, Keyano College was the first to adopt the “gold standard” consistent with the Chicago Principles. Its Board of Governors mandated free speech on campus, as of July 11th, highlighting the role of the individual in determining which ideas remain pertinent to an ongoing debate. Critics retort the move as a dog whistle or trojan horse for harmful expression on campus.

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The National Telegraph interviewed Wexit Communications Director on what advocating for an Independent Alberta means for him, as a millennial. As a proud Albertan, Bell attributes his Alberta-First messaging to the exploitive nature of the Federation, and of federalism, which he states will not change regardless of who forms the government.

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Clark: “The Alberta indigenous opportunities Corporation, which is just grants and loan guarantees, have come forward for private enterprise. This is just expanding it to the indigenous community. That is not an obligation of our provincial government, and the fact that [Premier Kenney] doing it is scaring the crap out of the people in Ottawa right now.”

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In his 17 years in the oil and gas industry, Chris states, “owned a lot of stuff,” but he never felt fulfilled, and helping victims of abuse gave him a purpose. According to a Stats Canada report, 621 of every 100,000 women in Alberta, aged 15 and older, experienced intimate partner violence between 2006-2017. That’s above the national average of 487 per 100,000 women. For men, the trend is also concerning, at 174 of every 100,000 persons, also above the national average of 134 per 100,000.

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In a TNT Exclusive with local MP David Yurdiga, we discussed the effects the project would have on residents and what it means for Canada’s energy sector, moving forward.

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The National Telegraph spoke to Mr. Yurdiga on western alienation and the Wexit movement, to better understand, as an elected official in Alberta serving in a federal capacity, what his feelings on the issue are. 

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Sawchuck: “If you just look at the agenda for the meeting, the study tours that are available usually go out and they look at infrastructure for that city. Does it provide relevance or is it worthwhile to again to our municipality, and do we get some benefit from that? And overwhelmingly our council said no.” 

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