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Alberta separatists are rallying to collect signatures to call a referendum. Meanwhile, with Francois Legault’s resignation, and the separatist Parti Quebecois leading in opinion polls, a referendum is once again a real possibility in Quebec

Are Alberta and Quebec’s separatist movements a real threat to the unity of Canada?

Plus, police officers charged in Manitoba, and fact-checking oil industry spin on CANADALAND.

Host: San Grewal
Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Kattie Laur (Associate Producer and Fact Checking) Caleb Thompson (Mixing and Mastering), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor)
Guest: Max Fawcett


Further reading:
New poll suggests one in five Albertans would vote to separate | CBC News
What Alberta separatist leaders are telling supporters at secession petition events - Edmonton Journal
Alberta's independence movement is a global rarity: right-wing separatists - National Post
Has Separatism Gone Mainstream in Alberta? | The Tyee
Most Quebecers Oppose Sovereignty. Even More Reject Another Referendum | The Walrus
30 years after cliffhanger vote, Quebec separatists voice hope for independence
Alberta, Quebec referendums likely would fail due to Canadians' anxiety: pollster - Toronto Star
#1294 Oil For Dummies - CANADALAND [Podcast]
FUEL FOR THOUGHT: OPEC rails against peak oil demand threats, but its own investments bear watching | S&P Global
Global oil demand won't peak until 2032, Wood Mackenzie report says | Reuters
Junior officer charged alongside disgraced Winnipeg constable pleads guilty | CBC News

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As Trump’s threats of taking Greenland intensify, world leaders are in Davos for the World Economic Forum. It’s been a busy week for Mark Carney, following up diplomatic visits to China and Qatar with a landmark speech at the WEF that lays bare the unravelling of the global order.

Plus, allegations of “crying rooms” at the CBC and the one year anniversary of DOGE.

Host: San Grewal
Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Kattie Laur (Associate producer and Fact Checking), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor)
Guest: Max Fawcett
Additional music by Audio Network


Further reading:
PM Mark Carney speaks at World Economic Forum in Davos – January 20, 2026 - CPAC [YouTube]
'The old order is not coming back,' Carney says in provocative speech at Davos | CBC News
Mark Carney just shook up the world | Canada's National Observer
Carney weighs sending soldiers to Greenland for military exercises with NATO allies: sources | CBC News
Europe condemns Trump’s ‘new colonialism’ as Greenland crisis grows | European Union | The Guardian
Here's what you need to know about the Canada-China deal on EVs and canola | CBC News
Carney cautious about Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ invitation as Champagne rules out $1-billion payment - The Globe and Mail
How Did DOGE Disrupt So Much While Saving So Little? - The New York Times
CBC News further expands local journalism, bureaus - CBC
Former CBC human resources employee sues over workplace so toxic staff were given a 'crying room' - National Post

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When the Liberals announced the national gun buyback program in 2019, it was supposed to be a simple and clear choice. A popular policy that made for an easy political win. 6 years later, it's looking more like the gun buyback program backfired on the Liberals. How did we get here?

PLUS - All eyes on Greenland as Trump threatens to take control.

Host: Noor Azrieh
Credits: Aviva Lessard (Senior Producer), Sam Konnert (Host/Producer), Noor Azrieh (Host/Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Max Collins (Director of Audio) Jesse Brown (Editor), Tony Wang (Artwork)

Guests: Noah Schwartz

Background reading:
Ottawa unveils next steps in its national gun buyback program. Here are the details – CBC News
Noah Schwartz: Liberals' botched gun buyback program may create a dangerous ‘grey market’ – National Post
Carney weighs sending soldiers to Greenland for military exercises with NATO allies: sources – CBC News

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Trump invades Greenland tomorrow. Danish forces shoot on American forces. American forces shoot back. Maybe a Canadian gets killed since we're there in support of NATO. In the end America takes Greenland by force. What happens next, Bob?

There may be nobody in this country who has had a closer view of the turmoil currently overwhelming the international order than former UN Ambassador Bob Rae. His tenure overlapped with COVID, the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, October 7th, and Israel’s subsequent siege and bombardment of Gaza.

Bob Rae retired a couple months ago. Which means he’s free to speak his mind. And that’s what he does today on Canadaland.

Host: Stephen Marche
Credits: Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Bruce Thorson (Senior Producer), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor and Publisher)
Featured Guest: Bob Rae

Fact checking by Julian Abraham
Additional music by Audio Network
Photo: Mykola Swarnyk

More information:
Steve Paikin: Bob Rae, now a private citizen, tells it like it is. Sort of — The Toronto Star
Canada faces existential challenge from Trump’s hemisphere strategy, former envoy warns — The Globe & Mail
Former UN ambassador Bob Rae on the state of the organization and his future — The Globe & Mail

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Heated Rivalry’s breakout success is bringing CanCon, hockey, and gay sex to the world. Does this surprising hit give Canadian TV a new playbook?

Heated Rivalry is also bringing in new hockey fans and helping the sport’s image, so why isn’t the NHL embracing it? Can the show have a real impact on hockey culture?

Plus, Canada Proud double dips on CBC messaging, and an NDP leadership candidate uses AI to answer questions on Reddit.

Host: Jesse Brown
Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Katie Laur (Associate Producer and Fact Checking) Caleb Thompson (Mixing and Mastering), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor)
Guest: Sam Konnert
Additional music by Audio Network

Further reading:
Why is Heated Rivalry so popular? It’s not just the sex, but the Canadianness | CBC Arts
Popularity of ‘Heated Rivalry’ Has Surprised Even TV Executives - The New York Times
What ‘Heated Rivalry’ and ‘Schitt’s Creek’ say about the Canada we want to be | Xtra Magazine
Hit show ‘Heated Rivalry’ became a TV phenomenon. Can it change hockey culture? - The Athletic
Parekh’s apology for 'robot' comments has Flames teammates moving forward - Sportsnet.ca
DREW DOUGHTY, World Juniors, Heated Rivalry & TONS More - Ep. 608 - Spittin’ Chicklets [YouTube]
NDP leadership candidate apologizes for using AI to respond to Reddit questions | CBC News
Five (Delusional? Brave?) NDP Leadership Candidates on WTF They Plan to Do - CANADALAND
The same firm ran a campaign to save CBC — and Canada Proud's push to defund it - Canada’s National Observer

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