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Marty Up North opens with the airplane tragedy in New York and the latest fallout from the disaster. He also takes on Ottawa’s official bilingualism regime, arguing it has become a political tool that drives up costs, limits access to federal jobs and leaves many Canadians paying for a system that does not reflect everyday reality.

Christians in the Holy Land are facing growing pressure, shrinking numbers, and daily restrictions on their lives, according to a Palestinian Christian advocate who appeared on Hannaford this week.

Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford, Cory Morgan and Dave Naylor break down Ottawa’s looming gun-confiscation deadline, the constitutional showdown over the notwithstanding clause and what both say about the federal government’s growing reach into rights and civil liberties. The panel also examines the missed first deadline in the Carney-Smith memorandum of understanding and whether Ottawa was ever serious about striking a deal with Alberta at all.

Cory talks about how dairy and poultry supply management policies are harming families.

Derek Fildebrandt interviews Austrian activist Martin Sellner on remigration, mass immigration, national identity and the growing political movement challenging Europe’s migration policies. Sellner explains how the movement spread in Germany and Austria, why the issue is gaining support, and what it could mean for the West.

Mark Carney promised growth, stability and a stronger economy. Instead, Canadians got more debt, weaker growth, rising unemployment and higher costs. Nigel examines the numbers behind Carney’s first year in office and why Ottawa’s spending-heavy approach is leaving the country poorer, more fragile and further from real recovery.

Marty Up North opens with a look at Alberta’s shrinking population, stalled job creation and slowing economy as pressure builds on affordability and growth. He also digs into changes to MAID requirements in Alberta, whether the province can ramp up oil production quickly, and what Danielle Smith’s Saudi trip could mean.

Liberals poised for snap election after NDP leadership race, says Western Standard commentator Josh Andrus.

Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford, Cory Morgan and Dave Naylor discuss the backlash over comments from Israel’s ambassador to Canada about limiting freedoms in response to antisemitism, and the controversy over how governments and police have handled protests. The panel also examines Ottawa’s appeal of court rulings against the Emergencies Act, the federal NDP leadership race and what it all reveals about civil liberties and political decline in Canada.

Cory talks about how the world must quit pussyfooting around and call out the extremism spawned by radical Islam.

Marty breaks down the growing anger and harassment aimed at the thousands of canvassers collecting signatures for the Stay Free Alberta independence petition. As Alberta separatism, petition politics and public backlash dominate the conversation, this episode looks at what the hostility on the ground reveals about Alberta’s political mood and the fight over its future.

Regime change must come from within, with signs like defections as critical indicators... Israel seeks more than temporary reprieve after years of trauma.

Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford, Cory Morgan and Dave Naylor discuss the political fallout from former CBC host Travis Dhanraj’s testimony before Parliament, raising new questions about bias and internal practices at Canada’s public broadcaster. The panel also examines an NDP MP crossing the floor to the Liberals, the implications of upcoming federal byelections and whether Mark Carney’s shifting position on the Israel-Iran conflict signals deeper uncertainty in Canada’s foreign policy.

Cory talks about how allowing democratic means of pursuing change prevents extremism.

It’s an ill wind that blows no man any good. And sure enough, the Alberta government is getting an immediate boost out of spiking oil prices consequent upon the war in the Middle East. Rob Anderson dismisses union threats, touts oil windfall from Iran war shrinking deficits; wide-ranging chat covers immigration, energy, education.

Cory talks about how Alberta must walk the fiscal responsibility talk.

Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford, Cory Morgan, and Dave Naylor discuss Ottawa’s decision to grant expanded rights to the Musqueam First Nation around Vancouver and the growing uncertainty over property rights in B.C. They also debate the escalating Israel-Iran conflict, its geopolitical implications, and how rising oil prices could unexpectedly transform Alberta’s projected $9-billion budget deficit.

Alberta among best places in Canada to invest, if not the world, until we can enact deregulation and usher in economic certainty.'

Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford, Cory Morgan, and David Wiechnik break down Alberta’s upcoming slate of referendum questions, from immigration control and Senate reform to the looming independence vote. They examine new polling on Alberta separatism and federal voting intentions, debate controversial free speech rulings out of Quebec and B.C., and question whether Ottawa will ever agree to meaningful constitutional change.

Cory talks about how we can’t stop pressuring the government on the Kamloops hoax until exhumations are done and resolution found.

Federal pipeline policies, net-zero electricity, and immigration growth hobble Alberta; Erika Barootes cuts through the messaging and asks, 'Was that the plan all along?'

Derek Fildebrandt, Dave Naylor, Cory Morgan, and Nigel Hannaford discuss Matt Jeneroux’s floor crossing to the Liberals and its impact on Parliament’s balance of power. They question mainstream media claims dismissing any pattern in recent transgender-identified shootings, and examine backlash over Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides displaying the Alberta flag on Flag Day.

Cory talks about how Canada’s bureaucracies need reforms if immigration is to be brought into control.

Tonight we examine Prime Minister Mark Carney’s pledge to rebuild Canada’s Armed Forces and dramatically boost defence spending. Former Harper adviser Roy Rempel joins us to assess whether those ambitions are realistic, questioning strategy, capability gaps, and whether Ottawa has the political will to follow through.

Derek Fildebrandt, Dave Naylor, Cory Morgan, and Nigel Hannaford examine the RCMP’s handling of the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting, question legacy media silence, and debate the political fallout surrounding gender ideology and gun control. They also reflect on the 20th anniversary of Stephen Harper’s first election victory and what his legacy means for Canada today.

Cory talks about how DEI and indigenous policies are having the opposite effect of that proponents claim.

Alberta must embrace nuclear power to avoid energy crisis, warns UK expert.

Derek Fildebrandt, Dave Naylor, Cory Morgan, and David Wiechnik examine the latest revelations from the Epstein files, assess Pierre Poilievre’s familiar message at the Conservative AGM in Calgary, and discuss why Alberta independence is dominating political conversation across the country and why reactions to it have become so intense.

Cory talks about how the impression that Nenshi’s NDP won’t stand up to Ottawa is keeping Albertans from supporting his party.

Nigel Hannaford and David Knight-Legg dissect Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Davos speech, arguing it was polished rhetoric without a practical roadmap for Canada’s economic and security challenges. From China relations to energy policy and trade realities, they question whether Carney is delivering leadership or commentary at a critical moment for Canada.

Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford, Dave Naylor, Cory Morgan, and David Wiechnik examine Pierre Poilievre’s leadership review ahead of the Conservative Party convention in Calgary, break down the historic Alberta independence rally and growing referendum push, and debate the absence of clear leadership on both the independence and federalist sides.

Cory talks about how the Liberals and legacy media have undercut the long and beneficial relationship with the USA for political gain.

Carney alienating the Left... political strategist predicts NDP comeback leading to Poilievre victory.

Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford, Dave Naylor, and Lindsay Wilson discuss the rising tensions around U.S. immigration enforcement and protests after multiple ICE-related shootings in Minneapolis, examine Mark Carney’s China trade trip and “New World Order” remarks, and analyze the collapse of Alberta’s Operation Total Recall and its implications.

Lindsay Wilson fills in for Cory Morgan this week as Alberta’s independence debate has leapt from theory to paperwork as petitions circulate across the province. With Stay Free Alberta pushing for an independence referendum and Forever Canadian fighting to preserve the status quo, Albertans are being asked a question Ottawa has long tried to avoid: what kind of future do they want?

How AI is already stealing your secrets.. worse is to come and here's what you can do about it.

In this Western Standard interview, Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck joins Chris Oldcorn to discuss key political and economic issues shaping the province — including pipelines, international trade, gun regulations, healthcare capacity, and affordability pressures. Beck outlines how the Saskatchewan NDP diverges from the federal party on energy and firearms policy, reaffirming support for pipelines and the oil and gas sector while rejecting federal gun registries and buybacks as out of touch with prairie agricultural culture. She also highlights concerns over canola tariffs and argues that provincial unity on U.S. and China trade missions is critical to protecting Saskatchewan’s export markets. On domestic policy, Beck addresses ER closures, physician attrition, and ICU shortages, stressing the need to incorporate frontline feedback into healthcare system reform. She identifies cost-of-living pressures, rent controls, and reducing government waste as priority areas, arguing that many residents are falling behind financially and that provincial spending must deliver better value for taxpayers.

Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford, Corey Morgan, and Dave Naylor discuss the order for the Kamloops documents release, Mark Carney’s pivot toward China amid U.S. pressure, and the Alberta independence movement gaining momentum.

Cory talks about how the recall initiatives were never realistic and are now failing as the deadline approaches.

In tonight’s edition of Hannaford, Dr. Ron Wallace returns to review how US President Donald Trump threw Alberta's oilsands a curve, when he seized control of Venezuela's oil sales, removed from office the (illegitimate) president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro and by the way, executed a dramatic shift in global oil dynamics.

Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford, and Cory Morgan break down Chrystia Freeland’s divided allegiance, the capture of Nicolás Maduro, and what America’s willingness to impose its power means for Canada and the world.

Cory talks about how UNDRIP has provided the basis for indigenous policies sinking Canada.

A new petition approved by Elections Alberta could put Alberta independence to a vote. Launched by the Alberta Prosperity Project, organizers must collect 177,732 signatures to trigger a referendum. Political scientist Barry Cooper of the University of Calgary joins The Hannaford Show to assess whether Alberta is heading toward a historic vote—or another warning shot to Ottawa.

Cory Morgan Show closes out 2025 with a hard, unfiltered look at the year that reshaped Canada—federal election fallout, Alberta independence momentum, free speech battles, crime, and global conflict. A candid newsroom round-table on what broke, what changed, and what lies ahead in 2026.

Toronto and Sydney are strikingly similar cities: liberal, multicultural metropolises with long-established Jewish communities and deep ties to Western democratic values. Yet people of Jewish faith feel safe in neither.

Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford, and Cory Morgan break down the chaos inside B.C. conservative politics, the fallout from mass migration and rising antisemitic violence abroad, Danielle Smith’s push for tougher provincial immigration controls, and the growing backlash against men competing in women’s sports.