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Send us Fan Mail The chronic underfunding of Ontario's public services has reached a critical tipping point, and the latest provincial budget has only deepened concerns among experts and citizens alike. This eye-opening conversation with Kelly Baker, founder of Informed Advocacy, pulls back the curtain on what's really happening with healthcare and education funding in Ontario. Baker doe...

Send us Fan Mail The political landscape has shifted dramatically following Canada's historic election, and we're here to make sense of it all. Political analyst Éric Grenier joins us to decode the fascinating demographic shifts that defined this election – older voters surprisingly breaking for the Liberals while younger Canadians moved toward the Conservatives. We also explore why King...

Send us Fan Mail The political ground beneath Canada has shifted dramatically. In the wake of a historic federal election that saw both major parties crack 40% of the vote, Prime Minister Mark Carney now leads a Liberal minority government facing extraordinary challenges on multiple fronts. Stepping into the House of Commons with a freshly appointed cabinet, Carney must immediately navigate Albert...

Send us Fan Mail Western alienation and Alberta separatism take center stage as Dan Arnold, Chief Strategy Officer at Pollara Strategic Insights breaks down the complex dynamics fueling separatist sentiment in Canada's oil-rich province. Political influencers like Preston Manning have significantly amplified separatist messaging, claiming "a vote for Carney liberals is basically a vote f...

Send us Fan Mail Prime Minister Mark Carney's early days as Prime Minister have been defined by bold moves and high-stakes diplomacy. Joining us today to unpack the fast moving political scene, is Dan Arnold, Chief Strategy Officer at Pollara Strategic Insights.  The Prime Minister's first face-to-face meeting with Donald Trump provided a defining moment when Carney firmly but diplomatic...

Send us Fan Mail The ice-cold reality of Canada's housing market takes center stage in our latest deep dive with Chief Economist at British Columbia Real Estate Association, Brendon Ogmundson. Housing sales have plummeted nearly 10% compared to last year as buyers retreat in the face of tariff uncertainty and stubbornly high interest rates. This market stagnation, persisting since 2022, raise...

Send us Fan Mail Economic uncertainty hangs like a fog over Canada’s future — and in this episode, Brendon Ogmundson, Chief Economist at the British Columbia Real Estate Association, helps us cut through it. He breaks down the complex forces reshaping our financial landscape, from housing markets to global trade tensions. But beyond the usual indicators lies something harder to pin down: what Ogmu...

Send us Fan Mail The political landscape of Canada underwent a seismic shift in the 2025 federal election, with dramatic changes from Newfoundland and Labrador to Southwestern Ontario. From historic nail-biters to unexpected flips, this episode takes you behind the curtain of a transformative campaign. Pierce Collier, a seasoned Liberal strategist with deep roots in Newfoundland and Labrador, walk...

Send us Fan Mail The 2025 Canadian federal election will be remembered as one of the most remarkable political comebacks in the country’s history. Against overwhelming odds, Mark Carney led the Liberal Party from a staggering 24-point deficit to a minority government victory — just shy of a majority — while also securing the popular vote. A sweet triumph over Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives....

Send us Fan Mail The politics of education run deeper than most of us realize. When Vito Totino, a councillor on the York Catholic Teachers Executive, joined me to discuss Ontario's education landscape, he revealed startling realities about what's happening in our classrooms. Since 2018, Ontario's education system has been systematically underfunded by more than $1,500 per student a...

Send us Fan Mail The political landscape is shifting rapidly as Canada's federal election reaches its climax. In this timely conversation, Neil McKenna brings his sharp strategic insights to unpack the forces shaping voter decisions in one of the most unpredictable races in recent memory. McKenna cuts through the noise surrounding recent campaign controversies, including the "stop the st...

Send us Fan Mail Neil McKenna brings nearly a decade of experience from Parliament Hill, the Prime Minister's Office, and the Senate to deliver a refreshing Atlantic Canadian perspective on Canada's federal election landscape. As Senior Associate at Porter O'Brien, one of New Brunswick's top public affairs firms, McKenna offers unique insights that mainstream political coverage...

Send us Fan Mail The political landscape in Canada has never been more volatile, with leadership changeovers, looming elections, and economic uncertainty creating a perfect storm for businesses and citizens alike. How can organizations navigate this chaos while preparing for an uncertain future? What does the rise of economic nationalism mean for Canadian policy and prosperity? Conal Slobodin, Vic...

Send us Fan Mail What does it mean when your very existence becomes political? When a simple lawn sign signals far more than party preference? When motherhood itself becomes a political act? Nneka Allen, founder of the Empathy Agency Inc., guides us through these profound questions in an unforgettable conversation that transcends typical political discourse. Drawing from her family's deep roo...

Send us Fan Mail The political landscape in Canada stands at a critical juncture as the 2025 federal election looms just one week away. In this riveting conversation with Conal Slobodin, Vice President at Crestview Strategy, we unpack the seismic shifts reshaping voter demographics and campaign strategies across the country. A fascinating phenomenon emerges as young men gravitate toward Pierre Poi...

Send us Fan Mail George Soule takes us behind the curtain of NDP strategy, revealing the fascinating disconnect between federal idealism and provincial pragmatism that shapes progressive politics across Canada. With rare candor, this veteran political strategist unpacks why the NDP appears more centrist and economically-focused in prairie provinces while taking different positions federally. Havin...

Send us Fan Mail My guest today is George Soule, NDP strategist and Principal at OnStep Strategies. George joins me to unpack what the polls are really telling us, why the Liberal Party’s shift to the centre-right matters, and why working-class voters may be drifting toward the Conservatives. And of course, we dive into where the NDP fits in, from big policy wins like dental care to the recent dip...

Send us Fan Mail What do U.S. tariffs, youth unemployment, and your grocery bill have in common? This week—everything. I’m joined by Brendon Bernard, Senior Economist at Indeed, to unpack two major flashpoints shaking Canada’s economy: new U.S. tariffs with big implications for Canadian jobs, and a troubling rise in youth unemployment that could shape our labour market for years to come. A stagger...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder what really happened during the 2008 financial crisis, and how Canada managed to weather the storm? Or why our housing market is so…well, interesting ? In this episode of Let's Talk Politics, we sit down with the brilliant Don Drummond, a leading Canadian economist, to unpack some seriously complex issues with a dose of real-world perspective. We dive into the rec...

Send us Fan Mail Join me for a deep dive into Canada’s productivity problem with the brilliant Canadian economist Don Drummond. We explore why Canada’s small businesses struggle to scale, the policies that could help them grow into global industry leaders, and the critical need to reduce our dependence on American imports. We also unpack the key entrepreneurial and cultural differences between Can...

Send us Fan Mail Canada’s economy is at a crossroads. U.S. tariffs have exposed deeper weaknesses—lagging productivity, sluggish investment, and over-reliance on the U.S. market. But could this be the wake-up call Canada needs? In this special episode of Let’s Talk Politics, we sit down with Don Drummond, one of Canada’s top economic minds, to unpack the risks and opportunities that lie ahead with...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode on Let’s Talk Politics, we welcome David Boudeweel-Lefebvre, a recognized expert in government and public affairs with 20 years of experience in politics, lobbying, and coalition building. As the founder of Boudeweel Public Affairs, David has built a business that bridges the gap between Québec and English Canada, helping businesses and policymakers navigate the co...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode on Let’s Talk Politics, we welcome David Boudeweel-Lefebvre, a recognized expert in government and public affairs with 20 years of experience in politics, lobbying, and coalition building. As the founder of Boudeweel Public Affairs, David has built a business that bridges the gap between Québec and English Canada, helping businesses and policymakers navigate the co...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive into the dynamic political tactics of Pierre Poilievre, leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. We also explore the challenges facing Canadian democracy, as political discourse becomes increasingly polarizing, and how these tactics may impact public perception of democratic institutions. What’s next for Canada’s political future, and what role will soc...

Send us Fan Mail In this two-part episode, we break down the whirlwind events that have shaken the country: Chrystia Freeland’s resignation as finance minister, Trump’s tariff threats and bold claim to make Canada the 51st state, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation, and how Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives are seizing the moment amid the political turmoil. Joining us is Eugene Lang, a powe...