West of Centre

by CBC

We bring you into the Alberta state of mind, to explore how this province’s power is shifting and connect with the western voices driving national debate. Join Calgary’s Kathleen Petty every week as she helps decipher what's happening in Alberta politics for the rest of Canada. Whether you live in the province or just can’t look away, join us every Friday as we go West of Centre.

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Alberta separatists think they’ll win. Polls project a loss

Separatists think they’ll win a vote they’re poised to lose by a wide margin, according to an exclusive new poll. With a little more than five weeks t...

31m

•Sep 11, 2026

Too friendly to resist: Danielle Smith’s U.S. diplomacy

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Ontario Premier Doug Ford are using very different tactics in the ongoing Canada-U.S. trade war. As Smith travels t...

31m

•Sep 4, 2026

Trailer: Welcome to West of Centre

New to West of Centre? Start here to hear what we're all about.

•Sep 3, 2026

West of Centre on CBC Radio

An exciting announcement about a new way to listen to West of Centre, starting this fall.

•Sep 2, 2026

Is a trade war good for separatists?

Putting oil and gas on the bargaining table as the U.S.-Canada trade war heats up would pour gasoline on Alberta’s fall referendum. At least that’s wh...

29m

•Aug 28, 2026

A new era of politics in Alberta?

From how we entered confederation to how Alberta is debating its future within it, a new book tries to anticipate where the province is headed. "The D...

26m

•Aug 21, 2026