Guest: Alex Boyd, reporter in the Star’s Calgary BureauAlberta’s COVID-19 case numbers per capita are the worst in Canada and higher than almost every U.S. state. While Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has announced new restrictions to combat these trends, what decisions led up to this crisis? Why has Alberta resisted stronger restrictions, and how does political culture and industry play into the decision making? Listen to this episode and more at “This Matters” or subscribe at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts. If you would like to support the journalism of the Toronto Star, you can subscribe at thestar.com/subscribingmatters.

Source: thestar May 05, 2021 18:45 UTC