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Breakenridge: With commanding result in, now up to premier to fulfil promise to 'move on' We had the vote. The lopsided victory for the Remain side makes it clear what the will of Albertans is. So, yes, we should now be able to move on

Breakenridge: With commanding result in, now up to premier to fulfil promise to 'move on' We had the vote. The lopsided victory for the Remain side makes it clear what the will of Albertans is. So, yes, we should now be able to move on

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21.10.2026 20

Edmonton Journal

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Breakenridge: With commanding result in, now up to premier to fulfil promise to 'move on'

Breakenridge: With commanding result in, now up to premier to fulfil promise to 'move on'

We had the vote. The lopsided victory for the Remain side makes it clear what the will of Albertans is. So, yes, we should now be able to move on

21.10.2026 20

Calgary Herald

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Danielle Smith has been vindicated: Rick Bell

Danielle Smith has been vindicated: Rick Bell

The veteran columnists explains to Rob Breakenridge that the separatist movement badly overestimated its strength

21.10.2026 10

National Post

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Rob Breakenridge: Rejecting Alberta separatism today is only the first step

Rob Breakenridge: Rejecting Alberta separatism today is only the first step

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19.10.2026 20

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Rob Breakenridge: Smith's referendum risks backfiring, handing power to the NDP

Rob Breakenridge: Smith's referendum risks backfiring, handing power to the NDP

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17.10.2026 20

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The end of Quebec's left-wing consensus

The end of Quebec's left-wing consensus

Former Quebec Conservative leader Adrien Pouliot explains how the party won 19 seats

14.10.2026 30

National Post

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Rob Breakenridge: Self-serving double standard at work in Alberta government It was interesting timing last week as Alberta scored a major victory against federal overreach just as it announced plans to engage in some major provincial overreach.

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13.10.2026 20

Edmonton Journal

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Breakenridge: Self-serving double standard at work in Alberta government

It was interesting timing last week as Alberta scored a major victory against federal overreach just as it announced plans to engage in some major...

13.10.2026 30

Calgary Herald

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Rob Breakenridge: Two federal leaders cause headaches for Alberta counterparts while PM firm on pipeline It’s strange and ironic that it's fallen to a Liberal prime minister to be the one to advance Alberta’s interests

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06.10.2026 30

Edmonton Journal

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Breakenridge: Two federal leaders cause headaches for Alberta counterparts while PM firm on pipeline

It’s strange and ironic that it's fallen to a Liberal prime minister to be the one to advance Alberta’s interests

06.10.2026 40

Calgary Herald

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Rob Breakenridge: Alberta separatist leaders are the movement's greatest liability

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05.10.2026 30

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Rob Breakenridge: Mark Carney's pipeline campaign against ... Trudeau

The prime minister said many of the right things about the new Pacific Link project, but there is still a ways to go

01.10.2026 10

National Post

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'Wake me up when there’s a steel pipe going in the dirt': Poilievre

Pierre Poilievre tells Rob what he thinks of Mark Carney's commitment to a new pipeline

01.10.2026 250

National Post

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Rob Breakenridge: Brinksmanship is not an effective — or honourable — negotiating tactic Let’s not kid ourselves, separatist leaders are not fighting for a better deal for Alberta, and they’re sure not fighting to give Danielle Smith a stronger hand in dealing with Ottawa

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29.09.2026 30

Edmonton Journal

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Breakenridge: Brinksmanship is not an effective — or honourable — negotiating tactic

With the clock ticking and polls showing stalled or declining support for Alberta separatism, there’s been an interesting and noticeable shift in...

29.09.2026 30

Calgary Herald

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Daniel Hannan: Mark Carney, look to Britain and CANZUK, it's the obvious choice

The U.K. lord joins Rob to explain why the true 'special relationship' is between Britain and Canada

25.09.2026 50

National Post

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Inside Israel's war on Hamas

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23.09.2026 40

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Rob Breakenridge: Alberta separatism just got a whole lot more volatile

23.09.2026 40

Daily Herald Tribune

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Rob Breakenridge: Canadians would be better off without supply management

23.09.2026 50

Daily Herald Tribune

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Rob Breakenridge: There's much Alberta can do to boost investment The 'strong and sovereign Alberta' the government so frequently touts means there’s much we can do ourselves to strengthen Alberta’s hand

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22.09.2026 40

Edmonton Journal

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Breakenridge: There's much Alberta can do to boost investment

The 'strong and sovereign Alberta' the government so frequently touts means there’s much we can do ourselves to strengthen Alberta’s hand

22.09.2026 40

Calgary Herald

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Mr. Carney, sell gas to Europe, don't join EU: Ben Woodfinden

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22.09.2026 30

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Rob Breakenridge: The economics of Alberta separation would be disastrous for everyone

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19.09.2026 30

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Breakenridge: Overeager government cagey on date centre costs

Electricity use has emerged as one of the major questions around data centres

15.09.2026 50

Calgary Herald

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Rob Breakenridge: Overeager government cagey on data centre costs Electricity use has emerged as one of the major questions around data centres

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15.09.2026 50

Edmonton Journal

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Liberals 'let emotions and tempers' take charge in Trump dealings: Ian Lee

The Carleton University discusses the need for Canadians to accept some of the basic economic realities we're facing

14.09.2026 30

National Post

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Rob Breakenridge: Pierre Poilievre ably makes the case for Canada, in America

Navigating the trade war has been a difficult balance for the Conservative leader. On American television, he looked to be finding his feet.

13.09.2026 30

National Post

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The DEI tradeoff is worse than you think: Eric Kaufmann

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09.09.2026 40

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Rob Breakenridge: Elections Alberta's limitations cast cloud over referendum Concern over Elections Alberta's ability to oversee vote coincides with apparent high voter interest

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08.09.2026 70

Edmonton Journal

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Breakenridge: Elections Alberta's limitations cast cloud over referendum

Concern over Elections Alberta's ability to oversee vote coincides with apparent high voter interest

08.09.2026 60

Calgary Herald

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Rob Breakenridge: Carney must be honest about the cost of counter-tariffs

Extending the gas tax holiday shows the government is aware of the financial strain

04.09.2026 20

National Post

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Weaponizing oil against U.S. will go 'badly': Heather Exner-Pirot

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03.09.2026 40

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Breakenridge: Alberta referendum can't be wished away, but the outcome is within our control

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01.09.2026 50

Edmonton Journal

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Breakenridge: Alberta referendum can't be wished away, but the outcome is within our control

As much as this separation vote seems ill-advised amid a trade war, this could ultimately benefit the federalist cause. There is one large caveat,...

01.09.2026 50

Calgary Herald

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Rob Breakenridge: Criticizing Carney's tariffs is hardly treason

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27.08.2026 30

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Carney's retaliatory tariffs 'are very much a tax on ourself': Trevor Tombe

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26.08.2026 50

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Rob Breakenridge: Premier promised to campaign to remain in Canada — it's time for action It’s possible that opening the door to a binding separation vote in the spring is merely part of a shrewd federalist strategy on the part of Premier Danielle Smith.

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Edmonton Journal

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Rob Breakenridge: Sanctimonious Liberals have no business butting into Alberta health care

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20.08.2026 40

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'Illegitimate' for courts to declare a right to bike lanes

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19.08.2026 40

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Rob Breakenridge: Time to accommodate all modes of transportation on our roads Ontario decision will likely further embolden the Alberta government to proceed with their own plans

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18.08.2026 40

Edmonton Journal

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Breakenridge: Time to accommodate all modes of transportation on our roads

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Calgary Sun

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Breakenridge: Time to accommodate all modes of transportation on our roads

Last Friday’s decision from the Ontario Court of Appeal on bike lanes doesn’t have any direct bearing on the debate around or the future of bike...

18.08.2026 40

Calgary Herald

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Carney has a 'weak hand' in Trump negotiations: Shuv Majumdar

The Conservative MP says the prime minister has failed to use Canada’s strengths to build leverage with Washington

13.08.2026 50

National Post

Rob Breakenridge

Carney has a 'weak hand' in Trump negotiations: Shuv Majumbar

The Conservative MP says the prime minister has failed to use Canada’s strengths to build leverage with Washington

13.08.2026 60

National Post

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Rob Breakenridge: Mark Carney's (foolish) summer vacation in Italy

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Rob Breakenridge: Alberta has an imbalanced fixation with equalization Alberta should direct its focus toward other transfer programs — or other policy changes — that could actually make a difference here

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11.08.2026 50

Edmonton Journal

Rob Breakenridge

Breakenridge: Alberta has an imbalanced fixation with equalization

Alberta should direct its focus toward other transfer programs — or other policy changes — that could actually make a difference here

11.08.2026 50

Calgary Herald

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Rob Breakenridge: Cops have better things to do than police social media

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07.08.2026 60

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Rob Breakenridge: PM sidesteps 'emotional' tactic of using oil exports as U.S. hammer Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to Red Deer last week wasn’t specifically intended to reassure Albertans about potential trade war tactics.

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04.08.2026 60

Edmonton Journal

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Breakenridge: PM sidesteps 'emotional' tactic of using oil exports as U.S. hammer

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to Red Deer last week wasn’t specifically intended to reassure Albertans about potential trade war tactics....

04.08.2026 60

Calgary Herald

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