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EPISODE · Aug 21, 2025 · 1H 51M

Calgary's Big Advantage and A Plan To Save Edmonton

from Real Talk Ryan Jespersen · host Relay

It's a tale of two cities in Alberta: Calgary spends a BILLION dollars more than Edmonton every year, while the capital city struggles with its bottom line. That translates into fewer services and higher property taxes. One Edmonton councillor says he's got the formula to fix the discrepancy.  14:30 | Aaron Paquette lays out his plan to save Edmonton.  CHECK OUT PAQUETTE'S VISION FOR AN ECONOMICALLY-STRONG EDMONTON: https://www.aaron4dene.ca/blog-2-1/blog-post-title-one-7rmn9 TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: [email protected]  1:03:30 | Would Albertans ACTUALLY have more money in their pockets if the province separated from Canada? Marshall McAlister, CFA from North Road Investment Counsel shares his informed perspective.  CONNECT WITH NORTH ROAD INVESTMENT COUNSEL: https://www.northroadic.com/ SAVE on INTERNET, ELECTRICITY, and NATURAL GAS: https://parkpower.ca/realtalk/ 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.

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