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

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 20

National Post

Rob Breakenridge

Inside Israel's war on Hamas

Inside Israel's war on Hamas

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23.09.2026 20

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

Carney government's retaliation may weaken the legal case against Trump's tariffs, think tank argues Counter-tariffs are by definition...

23.09.2026 20

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Rob Breakenridge: Canadians would be better off without supply management

Rob Breakenridge: Canadians would be better off without supply management

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23.09.2026 30

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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

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 20

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 20

Calgary Herald

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

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

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22.09.2026 20

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

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

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19.09.2026 20

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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 30

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 30

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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 20

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 20

National Post

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The DEI tradeoff is worse than you think: Eric Kaufmann

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09.09.2026 20

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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 30

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 30

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 10

National Post

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

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03.09.2026 20

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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 30

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 40

Calgary Herald

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Rob Breakenridge: Criticizing Carney's tariffs is hardly treason

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27.08.2026 20

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

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26.08.2026 40

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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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25.08.2026 30

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 30

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

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19.08.2026 30

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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 30

Edmonton Journal

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

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18.08.2026 30

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 30

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 40

National Post

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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 40

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 30

Edmonton Journal

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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 40

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 50

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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 40

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 40

Calgary Herald

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'We need resolve, not sympathy': why Canada must go on the offence against antisemitic terror

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31.07.2026 40

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Rob Breakenridge: Canadians would be better off without supply management

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30.07.2026 50

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Rob Breakenridge: Separatist drive fell far short of 'confident boasts' Had the premier not intervened to boost the separatist effort, it would have failed by a considerable margin

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28.07.2026 50

Edmonton Journal

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Breakenridge: Separatist drive fell far short of 'confident boasts'

Had the premier not intervened to boost the separatist effort, it would have failed by a considerable margin

28.07.2026 40

Calgary Herald

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Rob Breakenridge: Come clean on the bridge deal, Mr. Carney

If the prime minister had just told the truth about the agreement with Trump, Canadians would have likely understood

23.07.2026 40

National Post

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The failure of elbows up Carney

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23.07.2026 50

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Rob Breakenridge: Bike lane 'complaint' portal set to shore up government interference Why does this need to be a priority, especially with much more pressing issues affecting Alberta roads?

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21.07.2026 50

Edmonton Journal

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Breakenridge: Bike lane 'complaint' portal set to shore up government interference

Imagine for a moment what the reaction would be if a future Alberta NDP government demanded that Calgary and Edmonton build more bike lanes. Further...

21.07.2026 50

Calgary Herald

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Rob Breakenridge: Naheed Nenshi bends the knee to Avi Lewis and the far left

Alberta NDP leader's apology for photo with Israeli ambassador shows he is no moderate

20.07.2026 50

National Post

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Rob Breakinridge: Amid other wins, Smith's backing of duplicate pipeline to east is nonsensical This particular project is unrealistic and redundant

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14.07.2026 50

Edmonton Journal

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Breakinridge: Amid other wins, Smith's backing of duplicate pipeline to east is nonsensical

This particular project is unrealistic and redundant

14.07.2026 50

Calgary Herald

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Poilievre sniping at those around Ford hurts Conservative cause: Brian Lilley

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09.07.2026 50

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'Treating pipelines like airports': Carney relishes being the one to decide

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07.07.2026 50

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Rob Breakenridge: OK, Carney, now approve the pipeline for real

The route chosen is the lowest hanging fruit with the least amount of opposition

03.07.2026 40

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Trapped by bureaucracy after human remains found on property

Imagine purchasing what you believe is your dream retirement property, only to face a bureaucratic nightmare after ancient human remains are...

02.07.2026 50

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