The Bridgehead

First, Chrystia Freeland reveals the embarrassing truth about Trudeau cabinet meetings and other details from inside the Trudeau government. Second, Albertans voted decisively to remain in Canada, but the separatist movement isn't accepting defeat. Instead, they're turning their sights on Premier Danielle Smith and the United Conservative Party. Jonathon explains why this is such a mista...

In this episode of The Bridgehead Briefing: The FBI and RCMP reveal that the Tumbler Ridge mass shooter allegedly had a trans-identifying accomplice in the U.S. who helped plan the attack, sent money, and attempted to livestream the murders. Former Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard — who oversaw the passage of Canada's first assisted suicide law — now says he's not sure he would vote for...

Jonathon looks at the mixed results from Parliament yesterday on so-called "Medical Aid in Dying" for those suffering solely from an underlying mental illness. He breaks down the political motivations behind the Liberals' decision to halt euthanasia for mental illness but also their cynical political games in not voting for Bill C-218, which would have put a stop to the expansion in...

Jonathon looks at Liberal Defence Minister McGuinty's comments on the prayer ban for the Canadian military. In the second story, Jonathon looks at the efforts from trans activists in Alberta and Saskatchewan to launch a federal inquiry into provincial laws on parental notification, sports, and so-called gender-affirming care for minors. Finally, Jonathon looks at the tariff war in light of Ca...

Jonathon covers two stories examining the growing intersection of Indigenous activism and LGBT activism in Canada. First, he looks at the Saddle Lake Cree Nation's announcement that they intend to defy Danielle Smith's ban on sex change treatments for minors by offering such treatments on reserve land outside provincial jurisdiction. Second, Jonathon looks at the newly opened Thunderhead...

Jonathon looks at the story of the Christian doctor in BC who was fined $28.1K by the BC Human Rights Tribunal for refusing to administer a puberty blocker to a 14-year-old. Second, Jonathon looks at the massive victory in the UK which saw a hefty debate in Parliament and a vote that stopped the Terminally Ill Adults End of Life Bill. #BCHumanRightsTribunal #GenderIdeology

Jonathon looks at the continued ban on traditional prayer and the systematic removal of God and Christianity from the Canadian Armed Forces. ————— You can find Jonathon’s book, “How We Got Here,” at the following locations: In Canada: On Amazon Canada: https://a.co/d/05YUPqU On thebridgehead.ca: https://thebridgehead.ca/product/how-we-got-here/ In the USA: On Amazon: https://a.co/d/66YAOI7 ————— #...

Jonathon looks at the ruling by a Quebec judge against former tourism minister Caroline Proulx. She has to personally pay $30,000 to Harvest Ministries International after she illegally canceled their event over its pro-life views. Next, Jonathon looks at an Edmonton Police social media post that offers a glimpse into how some law enforcement view speech in light of the Liberal government's p...

Jonathon looks at a CBC report claiming that Canadians are "becoming less accepting of gender diversity" - and explains why the state broadcaster's framing is very misleading. Second, Jonathon looks at BC Conservative leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay's video portraying Premier David Eby as an extremist. CLARIFICATION: The Bridgehead’s original episode published on Thursday, August 27...

Jonathon covers the story of Canadian progressive Kaitlyn Tracey, who assaulted a pro-Trump teenage girl and is now facing deportation from I.C.E. after being found in the US illegally.  Second, a judge rules that a violent male serial sex offender who identifies as transgender cannot be transferred to a women’s prison - but leaves the door open to it in the future.  Finally, Jonathon looks at the...

As the UK's rape gang inquiry exposes decades of systematic abuse, Tucker Carlson and allies are pushing revisionist history — whitewashing Islam's long record of persecuting Christians while redirecting blame toward Israel. We trace the historical thread from Ottoman enslavement of Christian boys and women to today's grooming gangs, and examine why this deliberate cover-up is so da...

Jonathon looks at MP Jamil Jivani's ongoing response to Mark Carney's Pride Parade attendance, the Liberal backlash, and how this is shifting the overton window. ————— You can find Jonathon’s book, “How We Got Here,” at the following locations: In Canada: On Amazon Canada: https://a.co/d/05YUPqU On thebridgehead.ca: https://thebridgehead.ca/product/how-we-got-here/ In the USA: On Amazon:...

Jonathon analyzes Pierre Poilievre's stance on pride parades and flying the pride flag from Canadian flagpoles. ————— You can find Jonathon’s book, “How We Got Here,” at the following locations: In Canada: On Amazon Canada: https://a.co/d/05YUPqU On thebridgehead.ca: https://thebridgehead.ca/product/how-we-got-here/ In the USA: On Amazon: https://a.co/d/66YAOI7 _________ #cdnpoli #pierrepoili...

Jonathon sits down with MP Andrew Lawton to discuss the Special Joint Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying’s recommendation to indefinitely exclude persons whose sole underlying medical condition is mental illness from eligibility for “MAID.” MP Andrew Lawton gives the inside scoop of what occurred in committee, the report, what it means, and what comes next. ————— You can find Jonathon’s book...

Jonathon looks at why the Liberals can't be trusted when it comes to the passage of Bill C-9 and their removal of the "good faith" religious exemption. Pride has become Canada's new religion. Jonathon discusses the pride flag ceremony on Parliament Hill led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, and how members of the Liberal Party responded to MP Vincent Ho's simple question in c...

Jonathon breaks down some of the reasons why genuine Conservatism seems so rare in Canada - and why the robust debates taking place elsewhere doesn't happen here. Second, Jonathon looks at the next frontier of the sexual revolution: polyamory. He dissects two nearly identical newspieces - one from CTV and the other from Canadian Affairs, demonstrating the push to normalize polyamorous relatio...

Jonathon looks at the new BC Conservative Party leader, Kerry Lynne-Findlay, and what this means for conservatism in BC and in Canada. Next Jonathon looks at a euthanasia horror story out of Ontario where a man was euthanized after a consultation in a Tim Hortons parking lot. Finally Jonathon looks at Pierre Poilievre's response to a question from Billboard Chris about sex changes for minors....

Jonathon speaks with Dr. Hormoz Shariat of Iran Alive Ministries to hear about the situation on the ground for Christians in Iran. You can find Dr. Hormoz Shariat’s ministry at iranalive.org Book Recommendations: “Iran’s Great Awakening: How God is Using a Muslim Convert to Spark Revival” - Hormuz Shariat “Soul by Soul: The Evangelical Mission to Spread the Gospel to Muslims” - Adriana Carranca “I...

Jonathon runs a Q&A session to answer some questions about Canadian politics, from Alberta separatism, to Pierre's leadership, to the state of so-called "MAID" in Canada. If you have questions of your own for a future episode, please submit them through the form below: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/hAWtQ0eNDB Mary Eberstadt's Book: "How the West Really Lost God"...

Jonathon looks at the encouraging Globe and Mail report that the Canadian government may be prepared halt the plan to expand "MAID" for mental illness. Second, Jonathon looks at a big win in the courts for Danielle Smith when it comes to stopping gender transitions for minors. Third, Jonathon looks at Premier David Eby and his embarrassing push for abortion access to distract from the is...

Jonathon speaks with Pastor David Zadok, a Reformed pastor serving a congregation in Israel, to discuss what it is really like for Christians living in Israel. Pastor Zadok discusses his conversion and call to ministry, as well as the assertions from commentators like Tucker Carlson that there is rampant persecution of Christians in the country of Israel. #Israel #Christianity #TuckerCarlson

Jonathon looks at Canadian gender doctor Karine Khatchadourian, who prescribed hormones to youth, and now challenges “medicalizing the majority of youth that are presenting to clinics.” She believes that the psychological benefits of puberty suppression are uncertain. She challenges the Canadian media and political consensus, which portrays “gender-affirming care” as unquestionable and necessary t...

Jonathon points out how Bill C-9 threatens charter rights despite Liberal assurances that it won't affect good-faith discussion of religious texts and worship. Jonathon looks at whether you may actually be considered guilty of "violence" by the Canadian government. In the second story, Jonathon looks at the insidious way that so-called "MAID" deaths are reported in Ontario...

Jonathon looks at the defection of MP Marilyn Gladu's defection to Mark Carney's Liberals and the pushback she has received both from the right and the left.  Second, Jonathon looks at the argument made by Jocelyn Downie in favor of euthanasia. ————— #MarilynGladu #cdnpoli #sarniaontario

Jonathon breaks down the viral NDP convention, the NDP leadership results, and what it signals for Canada's future. ————— You can find “The Bridgehead with Jonathon Van Maren” podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Rumble, or wherever you listen to podcasts. The Bridgehead on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mWXT52Dpaf6QPg7plWJl6  The Bridgehead on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.c...