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Alberta’s COVID crisis, explained | The Star


By Adrian CheungPodcast Co-Host/Producer
Wed., May 5, 2021

Guest: Alex Boyd, reporter in the Star’s Calgary Bureau

Alberta’s COVID-19 case numbers per capita are the worst in Canada and higher than almost every U.S. state. The test positivity rate in the province has reached 12 per cent. 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? We explain how Alberta charted a different course than the rest of Canada and where it’s headed next.


Adrian Cheung is a co-host and producer on the Star’s podcast team. He is based in Toronto. Reach him via email: adriancheung@thestar.ca