Cole Bennett
Substacker and independent journalist transplanted from Manitoba to Edmonton. He sends out a daily email and keeps people up to date on all the big things politically happening in Canada and sometimes around the world.
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Jun 18, 2025 • 30min
Rating Carney at 100 Days in Office
In this discussion, Cole Bennett, an independent journalist from Edmonton, dives into Mark Carney's first 100 days as Liberal Party leader. They analyze his controversial decisions, like cancelling the carbon tax and pushing through problematic bills. Bennett critiques the disconnect between Carney’s stated values and his political actions, as well as the implications for climate commitments. The episode also addresses broader themes, including the balance between economic growth and environmental responsibility, and the complexities of Canada’s foreign relations.
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Jun 20, 2025 • 27min
Alberta's Green Energy Plan to Dig up the Rockies for Coal
Cole Bennett, an independent journalist from Edmonton, dives into the controversial decision to rescind a long-standing coal mining moratorium in Alberta, revealing public anger and environmental concerns. He discusses the troubling implications for democracy across Canada, emphasizing issues of transparency in governance. The conversation touches on Ontario's Greenbelt debacle, government manipulation of public information, and the erosion of local power through 'strong mayor' policies, raising crucial questions about trust in political leadership.
