Mixed messages in the argument for federalism

<p>Danielle Smith uses the energy MOU has Exhibit A in her argument for remaining in Canada. Pierre Poilievre uses it as Exhibit A in making his case that the federal government is failing Alberta.</p><p><br></p><p>Our guests worry that divisions over how to battle separatism could fracture the provincial conservatives and even pose problems for federal conservatives.</p><p><br></p><p>Host Kathleen Petty is joined by two people with deep ties to the Conservative movement.</p><ul><li> Ian Brodie is a former chief of staff to Prime Minister Stephen Harper, a political science professor at the University of Calgary, and a senior advisor at New West Public Affairs.</li><li>Sean Speer served as senior economic policy advisor to Prime Minister Stephen Harper and is editor-at-large at The Hub.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Both explore the perils of this debate within the broader Conservative movement.</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Host: Kathleen Petty</li><li>Guests: Ian Brodie, Sean Speer</li><li>Prod...