No Talking Points

In this week’s episode of No Talking Points, hosts Marco Vigliotti and Brian Storseth are joined by iPolitics reporter Aya Dufour to unpack President Donald Trump’s comments on the Gordie Howe International Bridge and what they reveal about the state of Canada-U.S. relations. The conversation also digs into the stakes for CUSMA negotiations, the urgency of diversifying Canada’s trade partnerships,...

In this episode of No Talking Points, Marco Vigliotti and Brian Storseth are joined by Erin Morrison and Aya Dufour to talk through the latest in Canadian politics, including Trump’s shadow over Canada, rising expectations for Mark Carney and the Liberals, and the economic pressure building in the auto sector. The conversation also dives into federal–provincial tensions and a heating-up NDP leader...

This week, hosts Marco Vigliotti and Brian Storseth are joined by Mélanie Richer of Earnscliffe Strategies and iPolitics Reporter Aya Dufour to examine whether Prime Minister Mark Carney can turn international ambition into tangible relief for Canadians in this upcoming sitting of Parliament. The panel also explores party leadership politics, including Pierre Poilievre’s upcoming leadership review...

In their first episode of 2026, Marco Vigliotti and Brian Storseth welcome Erin Morrison and Michelle Johnston for a wide-ranging discussion on global uncertainty and political pressure at home. From Donald Trump’s latest geopolitical moves and trade negotiations to Pierre Poilievre’s leadership review, the panel breaks down the forces shaping Canada’s political moment.

In this episode of No Talking Points , host Marco Vigliotti is joined by Ryan Adam of Wellington Dupont Public Affairs, Marion Nader of Nexus Strategy Group, and iPolitics reporters Aya Dufour and Davis Legree for an in-depth look at the political turbulence surrounding the Alberta and Ottawa MOU. The panel breaks down the agreement’s national implications, including rising tensions over emissions...

Marco Vigliotti and Brian Storseth sit down with iPolitics reporters Aya Dufour and Davis Legree to unpack Steven Guilbeault’s departure from Prime Minister Mark Carney’s cabinet, the changing direction of federal environmental policy, and the potential for an election in 2026.

Marco Vigliotti and Brian Storseth are joined by Aya Dufour of iPolitics and Michel Breau of Wellington Dupont Public Affairs to discuss the latest developments on a proposed Canadian pipeline, the status of pharmacare within the Carney government’s policy priorities, and Canada's international relations.

This week, hosts Marco Vigliotti and Brian Storseth break down the political fallout from the budget confidence vote and what it means for the Liberals, Conservatives, and the NDP. They’re joined by Wellington Advocacy VP Zita Astravas , iPolitics reporter Aya Dufour, and QP Briefing’s Barbara Patrocinio to unpack major projects on the horizon and Ontario’s decision to remove municipal speed camer...

Introducing the first bonus episode of No Talking Points : Unfiltered with Brian Storseth . In this bonus episode, Brian delves into how Barrie Mayor Alex Nuttall and Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter are addressing encampments in their cities. What’s working, what isn’t, and what these approaches mean for their communities.

Marco Vigliotti and Brian Storseth are joined by iPolitics reporter Aya Dufour to unpack the fallout from last week’s federal Budget Day and what the upcoming Major Projects announcements could mean. Plus, the Ontario government drops its Fall Economic Statement stay tuned for what you need to know.

What does Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first federal budget mean for Canadians? Marco Vigliotti and Brian Storseth sit down with Ryan Adam of Wellington Dupont Public Affairs and iPolitics Reporters Aya Dufour and Davis Legree to unpack the key takeaways. #budget2025 #cdnpoli #ipolitics #politics #canadanews #podcast #parliamenthill #markcarney #NoTalkingPoints

This week, Kenzie McKeegan from Loyalist Public Affairs joins hosts Marco Vigliotti and Brian Storseth on No Talking Points , an iPolitics podcast breaking down the biggest stories in Canadian politics. They dig into: Prime Minister Mark Carney’s pre-budget speech Rumours of floor crossers on Parliament Hill Doug Ford’s political superpower Major projects and Alberta’s pipeline aspirations