Épisodes

  • A Bridge Too Far – February 10, 2026

    A Bridge Too Far – February 10, 2026
    Feb 11 2026
    Former U.S. Ambassador to Canada David Cohen talks about President Trump's threat to block permitting for the Gordie Howe Bridge unless Canada gives ownership of half the bridge to the United States, Cohen also discusses the state of Canada-U.S relations amidst consistent threats from the current president. Former Ontario finance minister Dwight Duncan gives his take on what President Trump is doing when he threatens to block the opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge. Former Attorney General Irwin Cotler urges Canada to put more pressure on China after Hong Kong pro-democracy figure Jimmy Lai was sentenced to 20 years in prison, which his family is calling a death sentence for the 78-year-old.
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    29 min
  • Conservatives Demand Tax Relief for Auto Workers – February 9, 2026

    Conservatives Demand Tax Relief for Auto Workers – February 9, 2026
    Feb 10 2026
    Conservative MP Arpan Khanna discusses his party's call for tax relief for laid off auto workers in his riding. Angus Reid Institute President Shachi Kurl explains their latest polling on Alberta separatism sentiments. Senator Peter Boehm talks about the impact of Canada's decision to open a consulate in Greenland.
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    29 min
  • Cooperation on the Hill – February 6, 2026

    Cooperation on the Hill – February 6, 2026
    Feb 7 2026
    The bureau chiefs panel, Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star), Joël-Denis Bellavance (La Presse) and Mia Rabson (Canadian Press) talk about the polling lead the Liberals hold over the Conservatives and whether that could motivate the PM to call and election and they also discuss what's next for Pierre Poilievre after clearing his leadership review decisively. Polls analysts Éric Grenier (The Writ) and Philippe Fournier (338 Canada) talk about the large lead the Liberals hold in the polls over the Conservatives in a few polls and what an election could look like if one were held today.
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    28 min
  • Canada's Auto Strategy – February 5, 2026

    Canada's Auto Strategy – February 5, 2026
    Feb 6 2026
    The strategists panel, Marci Surkes, Cole Hogan and George Soule talk about the government's new strategy on vehicle emissions and EVs and about the prospect of a general election call in the near future. Canada's Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden discusses the upcoming Winter Olympic games in Italy and the role sport plays in national unity. Canada's Parliamentary Budget Officer Jason Jacques explains how much it's going to cost Canada to meet NATO's new 5% spending target.
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    29 min
  • Liberals and Conservatives Cooperate on GST Rebate – February 4, 2026

    Liberals and Conservatives Cooperate on GST Rebate – February 4, 2026
    Feb 5 2026
    David Macdonald, senior economist at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives talks about the practical impact of the GST rebate and top-up on Canadians. Toronto Star Queen's park Bureau Chief Robert Benzie unpacks the drama in Toronto and in Ottawa after the federal Liberals poached the deputy leader of the NDP to run in a by-election and subsequent announcement by MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith that he would run in a provincial by-election. Alberta's Chief Firearms Officer Teri Bryant talks about her province's opposition to the federal gun buyback program.
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    29 min
  • Stephen Harper's Portrait Unveiled – February 3, 2026

    Stephen Harper's Portrait Unveiled – February 3, 2026
    Feb 4 2026
    Prime Minister Stephen Harper's first chief of staff Ian Brodie talks about the legacy of his former boss and what Harper might be talking about with Prime Minister Mark Carney. David Perry, president of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute talks about the choice Canada faces in procuring submarines and the battle between a German and South Korean firm to win the contract. Conservative campaign manager Steve Outhouse talks about the road ahead for Pierre Poilievre after his decisive leadership review result and what the leader and party is focused on going into the spring session of Parliament.
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    30 min
  • Conservatives Offer Cooperation on GST Rebate – February 2, 2026

    Conservatives Offer Cooperation on GST Rebate – February 2, 2026
    Feb 3 2026
    Conservative Deputy Leader Melissa Lantsman explains why her party is offering to fast-track the government's GST rebate measure despite criticizing it. Abacus Data CEO David Coletto discusses the challenges ahead for Pierre Poilievre after he survived his leadership review but still faces a steadily popular Mark Carney. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith faces questions about Alberta separatism and explains why she supports Pierre Poilievre in an interview at the Conservative Party convention in Calgary.
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    27 min
  • "I Meant What I Said" – January 27, 2026

    "I Meant What I Said" – January 27, 2026
    Jan 28 2026
    The bureau chiefs panel, Robert Fife (Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (LaPresse) discuss Mark Carney's relationship with President Trump following a rough patch after the PM's Davos speech. Dave Levinthal, a senior editor at NOTUS based in Washington breaks down the latest news following the shooting of American citizens in Minnesota at the hands of federal law enforcement. Political science professor Lori Williams talks about the upcoming Conservative convention in Calgary as Pierre Poilievre faces a leadership vote on Friday.
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    28 min