Is Canada Killing Its Own Economy? | Kirk Lubimov on Trade, Oil, & Alberta’s Future

Canada is one of the most resource-rich countries on Earth—so why does the economy feel stalled? In this episode, David sits down with Kirk Lubimov to break down the policies shaping Canada’s future: trade with the United States, Mark Carney’s economic vision, carbon taxes, pipelines, and the growing Alberta independence movement. They discuss: Why Canada struggles to build major infrastructure Whether diversification away from the U.S. is realistic Trump’s tariffs and the future of CUSMA Why investors are choosing the U.S. over Canada The clash between environmental policy and economic growth Alberta separation and what it could actually mean Canada’s untapped energy and critical mineral potential Kirk Lubimov is a Canadian political and economic commentator focused on trade, resource development, energy policy, and Western Canadian economic issues. https://x.com/KirkLubimov Whether you agree or disagree, this conversation challenges many assumptions about where Canada is headed economically and politically. Subscribe to Citizen for more conversations on Canadian politics, economics, culture, and the issues impacting everyday Canadians. #CanadianPolitics #AlbertaPolitics #CanadaEconomy #EnergyPolicy #TradePolicy