https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ase3V6b128c.In this episode of The Pipeline, Paul, Derek and Dave discuss the very latest developments with the COVID-19 pandemic, including analysis of media and government responses, and examining the social and economic consequences..We also discussed the somewhat-related oil price plunge, the production battle between Russia and Saudi Arabia, and the latest from other OPEC countries, including the U.A.E..While the World Bank ranked Canada as the 22nd most oil-dependent country in the world in a 2012 study, this dependency is significantly amplified zooming in on Alberta’s economy. On the podcast, we discuss Alberta’s recently announced budget, and the significance these latest oil price moves will have on the plan..Related News – Coronavirus confirmed as pandemic by World Health Organization.Related News – OPEC members announce production increases as Russia prepares for long game.Related News – UCP plans to pass budget with oil projected at twice current prices.Related News – Kenney says government may not keep balanced budget pledge.Related Opinion – FILDEBRANDT: Alberta’s budget is shot, and will need a new one entirely.The Pipeline is The Western Standard’s weekly national affairs program. Each week, The Western Standard Publisher Derek Fildebrandt and Digital Editor Paul Holmes break down the issues from the week, discuss them in-depth and examine some of the broader implications, focusing particularly on how they affect Western Canada. We were also joined this week by Dave Naylor, News Editor.
