Best PrimeTime Politics With Peter Van Dusen Podcasts (2025)

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Mark Carney's Next Moves – May 2, 2025 28:25

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The bureau chiefs panel, Robert Fife (Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (La Presse) discuss Mark Carney's first press conference since winning Monday's election and about Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre being offered a seat in Alberta to run in a by-election.Polls analyst and author of The Writ Éric Gre…

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Danielle Smith Takes on the Carney Government – May 1, 2025 28:50

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The strategists panel, Stevie O'Brien, Cole Hogan and George Soule talk about Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's fight with Ottawa as well as the next steps for the federal parties.Alberta Environment Minister Rebecca Schulz discusses her government's court challenge to Ottawa's clean electricity regulations and it's relationship with the new Carney …

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Next Steps for the Federal Parties – April 30, 2025 28:00

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Conservative MP-elect Scott Aitchison (Parry Sound - Muskoka) talks about what's next for his party and its leader Pierre Poilievre after Monday's election loss.NDP MP Heather McPherson (Edmonton Strathcona) talks about the future of her party after it failed to win official party status on Monday night and is left with just seven MPs.Former Jean C…

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Liberals Win Minority Government – April 29, 2025 28:05

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Polls analyst and author of The Writ Éric Grenier breaks down the numbers following last night's election and how the Liberals ended up with a minority government win.Green Party Leader Elizabeth May talks about how the Green Party performed in the election and how she expects Parliament to function in a minority situation.The bureau chiefs panel, …

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Closing Arguments – April 25, 2025 26:30

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Pollster and author of the Writ Éric Grenier breaks down his latest numbers heading into the final weekend of the campaign.The bureau chiefs panel, Bob Fife (Globe and Mail) Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (LaPresse) talk about reported rifts between Pierre Poilievre's team and premiers Tim Houston and Doug Ford.…

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Carney's Call With Trump – April 24, 2025 29:04

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The strategists panel, Susan Smith, Jordan Paquet and George Soule discuss Mark Carney's March phone call with President Trump in which Carney now admits that Trump brought up his idea to make Canada the 51st state after previously saying Trump had respected Canada's sovereignty on the call.Ipsos pollster Darrell Bricker talks about the state of th…

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Polls Tighten Days Before Election – April 23, 2025 26:04

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Abacus Data CEO David Coletto breaksdown the latest numbers from his firm which show a tightening race in Quebec.Green Party Co-Leader Elizabeth May discusses her parties chances in the election as well as the decision to remove GPC Co-Leader Jonathan Pedneault from the federal leaders' debate last week.Alberta pollster Janet Brown talks about the …

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Conservatives Release Platform With Under A Week To Go – April 22, 2025 27:35

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Angus Reid Institute's Shachi Kurl talks about the latest numbers from her firm with election day less than a week away.The campaign strategists, Michele Cadario, Jordan Paquet and Cheryl Oates discuss the advertising strategies of their respective parties and what they need to do with less than a week left to campaign.CKNW radio host and former B.…

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Pope Francis Dead at 88 - His Legacy in Canada – April 21, 2025 28:24

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Former president of the Métis National Council Cassidy Caron talks about Pope Francis' legacy in Canada following his 2022 apology for the church's involvement in the residential schools systemBishop William McGrattan, president of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops talks about Pope Francis's visit to Canada in 2022 and the what comes next…

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The Impact of the Debates – April 18, 2025 29:05

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The Leaders' Debate Commission has come under fire this week for its administration of the English and French debates. The commission received a lot of criticism for the presence of right-wing media organizations in the French post-debate scrum, and the cancellation the following day of the English post-debate scrum because of “security concerns.” …

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Debate Night Eve – April 15, 2025 28:35

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Éric Grenier, pollster and author of The Writ talks about the latest numbers and how the parties are fairing regionally.The campaign managers panel, Michele Cadario, Jordan Paquet and George Soule talk about debate prep and what they expect to see in the upcoming French and English debates tomorrow and Thursday.Richard Norcross, mayor of New Tecums…

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Hot Button Issues – April 14, 2025 27:05

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Abacus Data CEO David Coletto breaks down the latest numbers from his firm which show the Liberals maintaining their lead over the Conservatives.Edelman Montreal General Manager Martine St-Victor and National Post Reporter Chris Nardi talk about the impact of Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre's appearance on the show Tout le monde en parle.BMO Senio…

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Another Auto Plant Shuts Down – April 11, 2025 28:05

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Unifor President Lana Payne talks about the impact of the GM plant closure in Ingersoll, ON on her members.Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association President Brian Kingston discusses the future of the Canadian auto industry after two temporary plant closures.The bureau chiefs panel, Bob Fife (Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and …

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Liberals Maintain Lead Over Conservatives – April 10, 2025 27:35

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Angus Reid Institute's Shachi Kurl talks about the latest numbers from her firm on the national and regional races.The strategists panel, Susan Smith, Cole Hogan and George Soule talk about missteps on the campaign trail and the latest polling numbers.Former Justice Minister Irwin Cotler talks about his endorsement of a Bloc candidate and Liberal i…

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Trump Backs Down on Global Tariffs – April 9, 2025 26:50

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Canada's former Ambassador to China, Guy Saint-Jacques talks about the escalating U.S.-China trade war and Canada's changing relationship with China.Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown discusses the impact of auto tariffs on his community, a hub for auto parts manufacturing and shipping.Hal Anderson, host of Connecting Winnipeg on 680 CJOB talks about the…

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Rallying the Base – April 8, 2025 25:50

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The campaign managers panel, Michele Cadario, Jordan Paquet and Cheryl Oates discuss the impact of large rallies and the state of the race as the election nears the halfway mark.Pollster and author of The Writ, Éric Grenier talks about the latest numbers and seat projections.By Cable Public Affairs Channel (CPAC)

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Markets React to Trump Tariffs – April 7, 2025 28:05

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Economist Don Drummond reacts to the market turmoil following the global tariffs announced last week by the U.S. and what can be done in Canada to safeguard our economy.Abacus Data CEO David Coletto discusses the latest polling numbers from his firm.AFN Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak speaks about Indigenous voters and priorites in the federal electi…

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The Election Race Continues Amid Trade War – April 4, 2025 29:05

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The bureau chiefs panel, Bob Fife (Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (LaPresse) discuss the latest news from the campaign and how the leaders are performing as the second week of the race wraps up. Minister of Jobs and Families Steven MacKinnon explains the supports his government is rolling out to help work…

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The Fallout from Trump's Tariffs – April 3, 2025 29:05

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Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens talks about the impact of auto tariffs on his city as plants begin to shutdown.Canadian Labour Congress President Bea Bruske discusses the impact of tariffs and plant closures on Canadian workers.Business Council of Canada President Goldy Hyder gives his thoughts on what Canada needs to do to respond to tariffs and grow t…

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U.S. Moves Ahead on Reciprocal Tariffs: Canada Gets Exemptions – April 2, 2025 30:30

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Senator Hassan Yussuff and Brian Kingston, CEO Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association give their thoughts on President Trump's tariff action today and the exemptions Canada received.Ohio Democratic Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur talks about the importance of the Canada-U.S. trade relationship.Pascal Chan, Vice President, Strategic Policy & Supply …

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Canada Braces for More Trump Tariffs – April 1, 2025 27:05

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Washington-based reporter for The Hill, Laura Kelly, discusses the response in Congress to President Trump's tariffs against Canada.The campaign managers panel, Michele Cadario, Jordan Paquet and Cheryl Oates talk about Liberal Leader Mark Carney's failure to remove candidate Paul Chiang and how the campaign is shaping up in the second week.Abacus …

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Carney Stands By Controversial Candidate – March 31, 2025 29:05

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Human rights activist and Senior fellow at the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights Marcus Kolga gives his thoughts on Liberal Leader Mark Carney's decision not to drop candidate Paul Chiang after he suggested people could turn in his Conservative rival to the Chinese consulate for a bounty.Polls analyst Éric Grenier discusses the latest pollin…

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Trump and Carney Call Amid New Tariffs – March 28, 2025 28:35

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The bureau chiefs panel, Bob Fife (Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (LaPresse) talk about how the leaders are performing on the campaign trail and responding to the latest tariff threat from President Trump.Flavio Volpe, President of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association talks about the impact of…

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Trump Tariffs Change Campaign Calculus – March 27, 2025 28:20

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Unifor National President Lana Payne speaks about the impact of tariffs on Canadian workers and what her union would like to see the federal government do to counter the threat.The strategists panel, Susan Smith, Cole Hogan and George Soule talks about the impact that tariffs will have on the federal campaign.338 Canada's Philippe Fournier provides…

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Trump Tariffs Auto Sector – March 26, 2025 26:55

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Brian Kingston, CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association talks about the impact of tariffs on the auto sector as President Donald Trump announces he will tariff cars made outside of the U.S. beginning April 2.Coverage of Prime Minister Mark Carney's reaction to tariffs on the Canadian auto industry.Reaction from Conservative Leader Pi…

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oilievre Faces Questions Over Alleged Foreign Interference – March 25, 2025 28:05

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The campaign managers panel, Michele Cadario (Liberal), Jordan Paquet (Conservative) and Cheryl Oates (NDP) talk about the issue of alleged foreign interference during the 2022 Conservative leadership race and Pierre Poilievre's handling of questions about the allegations.CKNW radio host Jas Johal talks about the state of play in British Columbia d…

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Election 2025 Gets Underway – March 24, 2025 28:20

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Journalists Chris Nardi (National Post) and Stephanie Levitz (Globe and Mail) breakdown the first moves of the campaign.Polls analyst Éric Grenier breaks down the latest numbers which show the Liberals and Conservatives neck and neck.By Cable Public Affairs Channel (CPAC)

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Premiers Meet with PM Carney – March 21, 2025 28:45

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Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson talks about Prime Minister Carney's pledge to build more pipelines and large projects.The bureau chiefs panel, Bob Fife (Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (La Presse) discuss the expected election call on Sunday and the first week on the job for Prime …

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China Hits Canada with Tariffs on Agriculture Products – March 20, 2025 28:05

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Guy Saint-Jacques, Canada's former ambassador to the People's Republic of China talks about China hitting Canada with tariffs on billions of dollars worth of agriculture products and the recent executions of four Canadian citizens.Businesswoman and Dragon's Den star Arlene Dickinson talks about what Canada needs to do in the face of new tariffs fro…

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Donald Trump Weighs in on Canadian Politics – March 19, 2025 28:05

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Senator Hassan Yussuff, a member of the Prime Minister's Council of Canada-U.S. Relations talks about that group's first meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney today.Angus Reid's Shachi Kurl talks about the latest federal numbers from her firm that show the Liberals leading the Conservatives.Veteran campaign managers Michele Cadario (Liberal), Jor…

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Securing the Arctic – March 18, 2025 26:35

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Senator Tony Dean (Independent) talks about arctic security in Canada following an announcement from the prime minister in Nunavut today.Veteran campaign managers Michele Cadario (Liberal) Jordan Paquet (Conservative and Cheryl Oates (NDP) discuss questions regarding Prime Minister Carney’s financial assets being put into a blind trust.Ihor Michalc…

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PM Carney Visits France & the UK – March 17, 2025 27:05

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Economists Pedro Antunes (Conference Board of Canada) and Kari Norman (Desjardins) discuss the long-term impacts of tariffs on the Canadian economy.Pollster Éric Grenier breaksdown the latest federal numbers as the Liberals surge under Prime Minister Carney.U.S. journalist Dave Levinthal talks about how the U.S.-Canada trade war is being received i…

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Mark Carney Sworn-In as the 24th Prime Minister – March 14, 2025 27:26

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The strategists panel, Susan Smith, Cole Hogan and George Soule discuss the logic behind Prime Minister Carney's choices for cabinet and how opposition parties might target the new government.The bureau chiefs panel, Bob Fife (Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (LaPresse) talk about the swearing-in of Prime M…

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Canada's Broken Relationship with America – March 13, 2025 28:05

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Former Foreign Affairs Minister Lloyd Axworthy talks about what Canada should do to protect itself amid threats from U.S. President Trump.Former NAFTA negotiator John Weekes talks about the long-term damage to Canada's trading relationship with the U.S.Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath talks about the impact of steel tariffs on her community and what s…

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Canada Responds to New Tariffs – March 12, 2025 27:51

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Catherine Cobden, President and CEO of the Canadian Steel Producers Association talks about how her industry is reacting to steel tariffs being imposed by the U.S.AluQuébec President Francois Racine talks about the impact tariffs are already having on the aluminum industry.Liberal MP Terry Sheehan and NDP MP Matthew Green, who both represent steel …

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Canada Braces for Steel & Aluminum Tariffs – March 11, 2025 28:56

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Former Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil talks about the strategy Ontario Premier Doug Ford has used to combat U.S. tariffs.Former federal trade minister Peter Van Loan talks about Canada's strategy for countering U.S. tariffs.Former deputy prime minister Anne McLellan talks about what's next for Liberal Leader Mark Carney as he prepares to take o…

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Mark Carney's First Day as Liberal Leader – March 10, 2025 26:55

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Labour Minister Steve MacKinnon talks about how his party and government is shifting gears under a new leader.The strategists panel, Susan Smith, Cole Hogan and George Soule discuss Mark Carney's leadership win and the next steps for the federal parties as an election call looms.Pollster Dan Arnold (Pollara) talks about how Mark Carney and Pierre P…

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Negotiating with Trump – March 7, 2025 25:26

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Eddie Goldenberg, former chief of staff to Jean Chretien discusses Canada's strategy for negotiating with the U.S. and about the upcoming Liberal leadership convention. The journalists panel, Bob Fife (Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (LaPresse) talk about Canada's trade strategy with the U.S. and what Cana…

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Trump Pauses Tariffs Again – March 6, 2025 29:00

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Brian Kingston, CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturer's Association talks about the tariff pause on his industry and the threats from President Trump to bring plants over to the U.S.Unifor President Lana Payne discusses the unpredictable tariff threat and the impact on Unifor members. Rose Gottemoeller, former NATO deputy secretary general talks…

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Tariffs Paused for Auto Sector – March 5, 2025 27:56

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Transport and Internal Trade Minister Anita Anand talks about Canadian efforts to support businesses affected by the trade war with the U.S. and addresses internal trade barriers that the provinces and Ottawa are attempting to remove. Defence Minister Bill Blair talks about Canadian support for Ukraine as the U.S. steps back.New Brunswick Premeir S…

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Trade War Day 1 – March 4, 2025 29:01

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Liberal Leadership contestant Karina Gould talks about standing up to Donald Trump as Canada announces its plan to counter tariffs from the U.S.Former Conservative cabinet minister Lisa Raitt talks about Canada's options on trade going forward.Canadian Federation of Municipalities CEO Carole Saab discusses the economic impact that tariffs will have…

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Bracing for Trump's Tariffs – March 3, 2025 27:01

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The Conference Board of Canada's chief economist, Pedro Antunes, believes that it is impossible for Canada to fully prepare for the imposition of U.S. tariffs on Tuesday, given the deep integration of the two countries' supply chains. He adds that the introduction of tariffs could ultimately lead to a depreciation of the Canadian dollar by as much …

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Argument in the Oval Office - February 28, 2025 28:06

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Former Canadian ambassador to Russia Jeremy Kinsman reacts to the tense Oval Office exchange between Presidents Zelenskyy and Trump.Ukrainian Canadian Congress CEO Ihor Michalchyshyn talks about the impact of exchange between Zelenskyy and Trump. Canadain-Ukrianian lawyer Daniel Bilak talks about what's next following President Zelenskyy's visits t…

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Trump Says Tariffs Coming on Tuesday – February 27, 2025 29:45

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Former Foreign Affairs Minister Peter MacKay talks about the renewed threat of tariffs on Canada and U.S. President Donald Trump's meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer today. NDP MP Charlie Angus and Canadians United Against Hate founder Fareed Khan talk about the surge of patriotism they're advocating for in the face of threats from the U.S…

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Liberals Close the Polling Gap – February 26, 2025 28:36

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The Writ founder Éric Grenier spoke about recent federal polling numbers, showing the Liberals are nearly tied with the Conservatives.CPAC journalist Andrew Thomson breaks down some of the highlights of the Liberal leadership debate on TuesdayThe strategists panel Susan Smith, Jordan Paquet and George Soule talk about what's next for the Liberal le…

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Trudeau in Ukraine to Mark 3 Years of War – February 24, 2025 28:55

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Ukrainian Canadian Congress President Alexandra Chyczij talks about the impact of the prime minister's visit to Ukraine as the war reaches its third anniversary.The Hill reporter Laura Kelly talks about the reaction in Washington and abroad to President Trump's comments and moves on the Russia-Ukraine war.Journalists Catherine Lévesque (National Po…

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The UN in the Trump era – February 25, 2025 28:01

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Canada’s ambassador to the United Nations, Bob Rae talks about Ukrainian-American relations following the US’s vote against a resolution at the UN this week.The strategist panel, Susan Smith, Jordan Paquet and George Soule look back on the French Liberal leadership debate and preview the English debate tonight.CPAC’s Andrew Thomson speaks from Mont…

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Pro-Russia Rhetoric from the U.S. President – February 21, 2025 28:15

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Former Foreign Affairs Minister Lloyd Axworthy talks about his warning to Canada as the Trump administration continues to target Canada, Ukraine and European allies with harsh rhetoric.The bureau chiefs panel, Bob Fife (Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (LaPresse) discuss Trump's impact on Canadian politics …

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Ruby Dhalla Denies Allegations of Foreign Interference – February 20, 2025 29:05

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Liberal leadership candidate Ruby Dhalla denies allegations of foreign interference in her campaign after reports that stated the Liberal Party had some concerns.The strategists panel, Susan Smith, Jordan Paquet and George Soule discuss the Conservative attacks on Mark Carney and the party's apparent shift in messaging.Anti-fentanyl expert David As…

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Trump Calls Zelenskyy a Dictator – February 19, 2025 29:01

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Royal Military College Professor Walter Dorn talks about U.S. President Trump's comments calling Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a dictator and the efforts from his administration to end the war.Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles talks about the NDP's position in the Ontario election as election day draws near.Northwest Territories Premier R.J…

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