The Loonie Hour Carney & Alberta Reach a Deal for an Oil Pipeline
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Nov 28, 2025 Carney and Alberta strike a deal for a new oil pipeline, sparking discussions on its political implications and the economic benefits of attracting private investment. Meanwhile, Saskatchewan's potash expansion faces challenges with export routes. The podcast also critiques media narratives around immigration and productivity statistics while examining Toronto's housing market collapse and the broader impacts of inflation on affordability. The hosts dive into global debt issues and the potential of Canadian resources in international markets.
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Viral Chart Led To A Media Firestorm
- Rich provided data to The Telegraph which later went viral and was retweeted by JD Vance.
- CBC then ran a critical piece focused on Rich, unleashing angry and threatening responses toward him and Steve.
Canada's Per-Capita Growth Has Stalled
- Rich Diaz says Canada's GDP per capita has flatlined while U.S. growth continued, sparking international attention.
- The Telegraph chart and Bank of Canada research fed a heated media reaction and political commentary.
Pipeline Tied To Carbon Capture Push
- The federal memo links a new Alberta-to-BC oil pipeline to accelerated carbon-capture progress by industry.
- Mark Carney's government frames the pipeline as conditional on Pathways Alliance advancing CCS projects.
