Alberta's War on DEI // RCMP Fraud Probe // MAiD in Canada

Alberta takes aim at DEI, the RCMP investigates potential fraud and money laundering in a controversial health-care procurement deal, and Ottawa proposes changes to Canada’s MAiD legislation. We break down what’s new, what's changing, and what it all means for Albertans and Canadians, in conversation with Globe and Mail journalist Carrie Tait (16:45) and Dying With Dignity Canada CEO Helen Long (34:15). Feature interviews on Real Talk are presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West.  THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY HANSEN DISTILLERY. GIVE YOUR CLIENTS SOMETHING THEY'LL ACTUALLY USE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON: ORDER YOUR CUSTOM-LABELLED BOTTLES TODAY AT https://hansendistillery.com/ MBEW: https://www.mercedes-benz-edmontonwest.ca/ TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: leave a comment here or email [email protected] 48:15 | Real Talkers share personal stories around MAiD in our Live Chat powered by Park Power. SAVE on INTERNET, ELECTRICITY, and NATURAL GAS: https://parkpower.ca/realtalk/ 1:18:30 | Jasper might be the most magical place on planet Earth at Christmas. We highlight our favourite holiday activities (including the famous Jasper Mug Trail!) in this edition of MyJasper Memories proudly presented by our friends at Tourism Jasper.  BOOK YOUR NEXT JASPER ADVENTURE: https://www.jasper.travel/ 1:27:15 | Canada’s debate over the future of the Indian Act is intensifying, with PM Mark Carney exploring potential reforms or repeal, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew calling for its abolition, and First Nations leaders divided over what should replace it and who should decide. We take an early look at what may be coming. GET YOUR "PROUDLY ALBERTAN. FIERCELY CANADIAN." HOODIES BEFORE THEY SELL OUT (AGAIN): https://ryanjespersen.com/merch REAL TALK'S LIVE STREAM IS PRESENTED BY CALIFORNIA CLOSETS. BOOK YOUR FREE CONSULTATION: https://californiaclosets.ca/ REAL TALK HIGHLIGHTS ARE PRESENTED BY KUBY ENERGY AND CANADIAN GREEN TECH, YOUR TRUSTED SOLAR PROVIDERS. LEARN MORE AT https://kuby.ca/ or in-store at Costco. SIGN UP for YEGplus, CANADA'S FIRST AIRPORT REWARDS PROGRAM: https://yegplus.com/realtalk SAVE 10% on ONLINE MEN'S CLOTHING PURCHASES at THE HELM with promo code REALTALK: https://thehelmclothing.com/ FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.