Hosted by Mercedes Stephenson, an experienced Canadian journalist in print and on television. This program is part of URC Investigates Series that combines documentary footage with lively debate with guest experts. Challenge students to think critically about important topics that matter to young Canadians.
With its industries booming and its government's debts paid off, just how powerufl is Alberta?
Panel:
- Ted Byfield, founder and former editor of Alberta Report magazine, columnist with the Sun newspaper
- Todd Hirsch, Chief Economist for Canada West Foundation, has written extensively in national publications such as the Globe and Mail and Policy Options
- David Taylor, Calgary Member of the Legislative Assembly, Deputy Leader of the Alberta Liberal Party and Calgary Caucus Chair
- Joan Crockatt, journalist and national political commentator, former Managing Editor of the Calgary Herald and Chief of Editorial Policy for CanWest Newspapers