Federal election launch, Danielle on the issues and will bots play a role?
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And….. they’re off! We begin with the launch of the Federal election campaign. Global’s Mercedes Stephenson joins us ahead of the official kickoff and 40 days of campaigning. With the polls showing it's ‘neck and neck’ between the Conservatives and Liberals the possibility of a minority government is in play.
Danielle Smith joins us to talk about how the balance of power could be in the hands of the Green Party or NDP.
Professor Tom Keenan believes so-called “bots” will be playing a role in the campaign trying to influence voter opinion. The author of TechnoCreep shares his insights on what we all need to watch out for, including ‘Deep Fake’ messages.
Finally, one of the biggest donations ever for the Calgary Public Library. Philanthropist Susan Anderson says the money will go to fund child literacy programs in memory of her mom Louise, who was a big believer in the value of parents reading to their children.
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