If you are wondering how red tape reduction is going in Alberta, this is the advertising disclaimer required for a third party advertiser for the referendums. albertasvoice.ca/disclaimer

Launching another new site today: Suddenlycanadian.ca Simple site really. Simply pin the Canadian flag on Danielle Smith. Let me know if you win!

Alberta is facing ten referendum questions this fall. Not just about separation. About who we are Do we believe in Canada? In democracy? In immigration? In the Constitution? In building a future together? We do Today we launched Alberta’s Voice No to the Nine. Stay in Canada. Albertasvoice.ca

Danielle Smith may have finally found the issue she can’t spin away. The Strategists break down the growing backlash to Alberta separatism, the fight for “Team Canada,” and why the UCP suddenly looks a lot shakier than it did a month ago.

Danielle Smith will win no friends with this “referendum for a referendum.” This is a disaster of her making. We will remember next year.

How does a $900M government project turn into a $26 BILLION catastrophe? 📉 Double the bills, zero transparency. SaskPower Critic Aleana Young walks us through the escalating math that left the Premier completely speechless. 🍺 Hold my beer, indeed. Full episode: https://network.thestrategists.ca

#Alberta announced a referendum for October which will include questions on immigration including increased provincial control over immigration levels @carterab.bsky.social joins us to discuss this and the likely addition of another question regarding Alberta’s separation from Canada lnk.to/bigstory

SCOOP: Alberta Health Services destroyed roughly half of the children's medication imported from Turkey, paying $718,000 to dispose of the hazardous waste. www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...

Net migration in Alberta. Up, up, up, down, down, down. Net international migration to Alberta totalled 197 in Q3 2025, down 99% from 32,046 in the same quarter a year prior.

With respect, Premier, we are not talking about what flavour of ice cream your colleagues prefer. There's not much more fundamental to governing than the issue of separatism. To be indifferent to caucus positions on this is a dereliction of duty. www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...

This Holiday, from Strategists Studios

Zain and Shannon discuss how to do negative campaigning with a smile. #cdnpoli #ableg

Episode 1893½: Strategists Overtime at Knox United (LIVE) The Strategists go live with His Worship, Jeromy Farkas for a chaotic deep dive. Corey Hogan talks all things budget and floor crossing.  Download, subscribe where podcasts are found. https://apple.co/4ol8kJD #CdnPoli #ABpoli #ableg

NEW EP:  Episode 1895: Much Fast @carterab.bsky.social  and @sphillipsab.bsky.social  sort another week of Canadian politics into Take, Tweak or Trash. Zain Velji, as always, keeps everybody in line. Download, subscribe where podcasts are found. https://apple.co/4ol8kJD #CdnPoli #ABpoli #ableg

Heather McRae - Calgary Party Very clear communicator with thoughtful answers, that sometimes felt like party driven messaging but otherwise great.

NEW EP: Ministry of Podcasts: Episode 2 Minister of Podcasts, @carterab.bsky.social , and Chair of Oral Questions, @zainvelji.bsky.social hear testimony from MP @coreyhogan.ca . Download, subscribe where podcasts are found. https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-strategists/id1514440943

Huge thanks to everyone who came out to the rally today! It was great seeing so many people ready to come out and make their voices heard!

NEW EP: Episode 1880: Engagement Drought Stephen Carter and Zain Velji discuss just how hard it is to get attention in the summer months before discussing daddy Carney's deal deadline.  Download, subscribe where podcasts are found.

NEW EP: The World Famous Annalise and Carter Show: Episode 2: Carter Tells All! PATREON EXCLUSIVE. @carterab.bsky.social reveals his Alberta municipal playbook: funding tricks, media stunts, and tactics. No secrets, all strategy.

NEW EP: Episode 1877: Zombie Files @carterab.bsky.social  and @sphillipsab.bsky.social  tackle the issues that just won't die. Download, subscribe where podcasts are found.

Watch as @coreyhogan.ca  does his best to explain the realities of government negotiations to Zain Velji and @carterab.bsky.social 

VIDEO: Ministry of Podcasts: Episode 1 Like and Subscribe to show your support for our newest ministry!

NEW EP: Ministry of Podcasts: Episode 1 @carterab.bsky.social‬, as Minister of Podcasts gathers Zain Velji and @coreyhogan.ca‬ to convene the Ministry of Podcasts for the first time. Download, subscribe where podcasts are found. https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-strategists/id1514440943

NEW EP: Episode 1875: Toddler in a Grocery Store @sphillipsab.bsky.social‬ and @carterab.bsky.social dive into the big story: the Drake/Kendrick/Jagmeet feud. Download, subscribe where podcasts are found.

'"We can't cede the conversation space. We need to be in the conversation," Hogan says of Albertans who like him oppose separation. "If we love this country, we need to fight for this country. And Albertans love this country, so it's time to stand up."' www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and three of her ministers got an earful on Wednesday night from southern Alberta locals at a rowdy, hours-long town hall to discuss the province’s coal policy. www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...

VIDEO: Episode 1874: Get Out Your Adderall Like and subscribe — Or else you go on Shannon's list...

“From 1981 to 2015, there were an average of 18 smoke hours per year in the city of Calgary. No year had over 100. Now we see hundreds of smoke hours routinely: 315 in 2017, 450 in 2018, 439 in 2021, 512 in 2023, and 2024 was ‘only’ 200.”

Come for the news about me being Parliamentary Secretary for Energy and Natural Resources, stay for the transition to my official Commons photo that makes me look like I aged a decade in the last month. www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/vide...

Sad news. I was lucky enough to meet Marc Garneau over the years and Canada has lost an incredible statesman. One of our most interesting Canadians and a wonderful man. www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/art...

Come for the analysis of public financing of large infrastructure projects and Canadian federalism, stay for Shannon tolerating giggling boys and their inside jokes. @carterab.bsky.social @zainvelji.bsky.social

For those who are fans of @sphillipsab.bsky.social (who isn't??) she makes a sweary appearance on @thestrategists.ca & saves us all from the absence of Corey & Annalise. Now we just have to get @carterab.bsky.social elected to something & Shannon can take his place. www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8DB...

Episode 1871: Chief of Campaigns PATREON EXCLUSIVE. Chris Henderson joins Stephen Carter to talk about Campaign Strategists and Chiefs of Staff. Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Access for as low as $6/mo at: http://strategistspatreon.com/

VIDEO: Episode 1870: Holding Hands in the Dark Like and Subscribe to our newly rebranded show "The Consultants"

I like your cabinet. But I'm disappointed that Corey Hogan didn't get a position. Calgary rarely has representation in the federal government (yes, I understand it is because of how we vote), but Corey was elected, is competent and has good experience, and might tame some separatist noise.

@coreyhogan.ca has a long list of accomplishments & educational credentials, not the least of which is his former role at the UofC, but it's hilariously satisfying CTV decided to focus on "former AB senior official AND PODCAST HOST". Missing |knows @carterab.bsky.social" for a Chef's Kiss! #ableg

BREAKING: Corey Hogan tries to get local EDA to refund him for custom cake

We go now live, to inside Mark Carney's head...

NEW EP: Episode 1866 - MP Hogan Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter face their toughest accountability session ever. Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Download, subscribe where podcasts are found.

W & L @coreyhogan.ca @thestrategists.ca @carterab.bsky.social

here's @coreyhogan.ca holding different fruits

NEW EP: Episode 1862 - Dead Wallenda PATREON EXCLUSIVE - Zain Velji and Stephen Carter debate the debates.  Who didn't win, and who didn't lose. Corey Hogan is out interrupting people's mornings, but Annalise Klingbeil is back to moderate. Access for low as $6/mo at:

Carter and Zain talk about what could be causing the volunteer shortage on campaigns in general. Get exclusive episodes like this one at strategistspatreon.com

Zain and Carter talk about rallies, polls, and try to figure out who Jelly Roll is... See this episode and more at youtube.com/@strategistspod

First day of doorknocking in the can for @coreyhogan.ca in Calgary Confederation. Anyone want to join me on the next one? I’m signing up for another shift on Thursday. event.liberal.ca/en/events/48...

Just donated and volunteered to help elect Corey Hogan for Calgary Confederation. You can, too! (and you don't need to live in the riding) #ElbowsUp, Calgary! 🇨🇦 LET'S GO. #yyc #Calgary #Alberta #Canada #CanadaSky #cdnpoli #yycConfederation #VoteLiberal #VoteCarney #VoteHogan #TeamCanada 🇨🇦

🟥 Corey Hogan has been nominated as the Liberal Party candidate in Calgary Confederation. Hogan is Vice-President at the University of Calgary and co-host of the popular podcast The Strategists. 🎙️