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Why is this provincial election so significant? Join CBC's West of Centre LIVE

Be part of our live audience at the taping of CBC's podcast West of Centre as we discuss the upcoming provincial election with panelists Deborah Yedlin, Naheed Nenshi and Janet Brown. Register for free here.

Hear from host Kathleen Petty, Deb Yedlin, Naheed Nenshi and Janet Brown

Be part of our live audience at the taping of CBC's podcast West of Centre on Wednesday, March 29 as host Kathleen Petty discusses the upcoming provincial election with Deb Yedlin, Naheed Nenshi and Janet Brown.
Be part of our live audience at the taping of CBC's podcast West of Centre on Wednesday, March 29 as host Kathleen Petty discusses the upcoming provincial election with Deb Yedlin, Naheed Nenshi and Janet Brown. (CBC)

Please note this event is sold out. To be added to the wait list please email commscgy@cbc.ca.


Alberta is in an election year, with a tight race shaping up between the United Conservatives and New Democrats. What topics will this campaign focus on? What do those issues say about Alberta's future? And why is this election so significant?

Joining the conversation with host Kathleen Petty is Deborah Yedlin, the CEO of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce, former Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi and pollster Janet Brown of Janet Brown Opinion Research.
Joining the conversation with host Kathleen Petty is Deborah Yedlin, the CEO of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce, former Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi and pollster Janet Brown of Janet Brown Opinion Research. (CBC)

Be part of our live audience

CBC's West of Centre podcast is hosting a LIVE event in partnership with the Calgary Public Library to tackle some of these discussions. Host Kathleen Petty will be joined by Deborah Yedlin, the CEO of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce, former Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi and pollster Janet Brown of Janet Brown Opinion Research to help you understand the issues facing the city and province as Alberta heads into the election.

Event details

Date: Wednesday, March 29

Location: Central Public Library | Patricia A. Whelan Performance Hall

Schedule of events:

6-7 p.m. | Mix and mingle with light food and refreshments from Monogram Coffee and True Büch kombucha

7- 8:15 p.m. | Live podcast taping, including taking questions from the audience

Register for FREE here

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West of Centre is a CBC podcast, hosted by Kathleen Petty, with a focus on the politics of Western Canada. Stay up-to-date with the latest episodes here.