Ken Boessenkool

October 7th 2022 - Alberta - The Line

Premier Smith is a kamikaze mission aimed at the UCP, conservatism and Alberta

Only Rachel Notley can win. By: Ken Boessenkool I listened very carefully to Danielle’s victory speech on Thursday night, but what kept running through my head was not her prepared remarks, but two Japanese words: “Tennōheika Banzai.” Banzai translates literally…

May 26th 2022 - Alberta - The Line

Alberta isn’t conservative

Figure this out now, or risk losing Alberta to the NDP for a generation “A propensity to use and enjoy what is available, rather than to wish or look for something else; to delight in what is present rather than…

April 20th 2022 - Alberta - The Line

Kenney has a chance. But his strategy sure is depressing

The more I think about it, the more likely it seems that Alberta will have a new government by the end of this year. By: Ken Boessenkool I’ve seen some pretty depressing political strategies in my day, but Alberta United…

February 28th 2022 - Alberta - CBC

Good luck or good management, Alberta’s latest budget is good politically for Jason Kenney

Alberta premier is going into his leadership review with a solid narrative on his side, writes Ken Boessenkool Ken Boessenkool · for CBC Opinion · This column is an opinion from Ken Boessenkool, a professor at the Max Bell School…

November 17th 2021 - Alberta - The Line

Ken Boessenkool and Mike Moffatt: It’s time for the banana talk, Mr. Macklem

The Bank of Canada needs to clearly communicate to Canadians what’s happening with inflation. By: Ken Boessenkool and Mike Moffatt Canada’s headline inflation rate (the Consumer Price Index) is bursting through the upper end of the Bank of Canada’s target…