Jared Wesley
University of Alberta political science professor. Lead for Common Ground, a research group at the university focused on understanding political culture in Western Canada.
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Apr 21, 2025 • 54min
Attacking our biggest fear — political polarization
In this discussion, Jared Wesley, a political science professor, explores Canada's growing political polarization. Cheryl Whiskeyjack, from the Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Centre, shares insights on building bridges between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities. Melanie Hoffman introduces deep canvassing as a technique for fostering understanding across ideological divides. Together, they highlight local initiatives in Edmonton, emphasizing the power of community and empathy in transforming political dialogue and encouraging cooperation across differences.
Jul 24, 2025 • 41min
What would it take for an independent Alberta to join Canada today?
Gary Mar, President of the Canada West Foundation and a former Alberta cabinet minister, teams up with Jared Wesley, a political science professor specializing in Alberta's political culture. They discuss Alberta's hypothetical independence from Canada and the complex negotiations that would follow, from treaty rewrites with Indigenous peoples to geopolitical challenges. They also explore the emotional impact of referendums, Alberta's quest for respect within Confederation, and the balancing act of maintaining its identity amid growing separatist sentiments.
