The Bill Kelly Podcast

The Carney administration’s new Bill C-5 aims to streamline economic development approval processes, but not everyone is buying it. How debilitating is bureaucratic red tape in delaying economic development projects, really? And is Canada’s political gridlock is doing more harm than good? Let’s take a look at the newly proposed Bill C-5 and talk about what some of its critics, and defenders, are s...

You might have seen the video of Prime Minister Carney “exercising his right as Chair of the G7” to (calmly, and with a smile) shut down Trump’s press conference before their meeting at the G7 summit yesterday. Well, I have a rather different take on the situation than I’ve seen from most commentators, so far… So, let’s talk about how Carney is strategically handling Trump’s unpredictable mindset...

Are your civil liberties at risk under Canada’s Bill C-2? Let’s look at the controversial legislation that's sparking debate across Canadian politics and the country. While Bill C-2 is designed to tackle cyber crime and national security, critics warn it could open the door to government overreach and unchecked surveillance. This isn’t a comprehensive legal breakdown of an ominous omnibus bill—jus...

Charlie Angus is making headlines right now calling the US President a “gangster” etc. leading up to the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta next week, and a lot of Canadians are echoing his call to prevent Trump from coming to Canada. Well, Charlie, you don’t have to like Donald Trump, or like that he is there, but Canada simply can’t afford to slam the door in his face, either. We have to play the...

Let’s unpack the high stakes and global implications of the upcoming G7 summit. Why was the remote town of Kananaskis, Alberta chosen as the host? What do expected protests tell us about the state of global unrest? And how do leaders like Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy and India’s Narendra Modi fit into the broader conversation of inclusivity and global cooperation? We’ll explore Canada’s economic...

Prime Minister Mark Carney said the era of United States dominance on the world stage is over, during a huge announcement he made today about our NATO commitments. Is there a legitimate argument for increasing Canada’s spending on defense beyond 2% of the national GDP, as PM Carney has suggested? How will an additional $20 Billion investment in Canada’s military be used? What about US President Do...

As the trade war between Canada and the United States intensifies, Ontario finds itself caught in the crossfire — and Premier Doug Ford is not one to waste an opportunity for political gain. Let’s take a deep dive into the implications of his newly passed Bill 5 and explore how the Ford government could be using the current political climate to push through sweeping changes under the guise of nati...

Why is US President Donald Trump so obsessed with the idea of Canada becoming “the 51st state”? The American president is being manipulated by billionaires to exploit Canada’s natural resources, of course. Frankly, I don’t think Donald is smart enough to have an endgame in mind, but he is surrounded by rich industry bros with brains and private interests. As Donald Trump continues to table legisla...

How will the NDP make themselves relevant again? This episode might ruffle a few feathers, and I welcome your feedback… Personally, I want to see how the NDP can pivot, especially after 10 years of former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau out-NDP’ing the NDP (in my opinion). This is a message and a warning for the NDP party, before they are left in the ideological dust by an ever-evolving Liberal Part...

After their seemingly idyllic meeting with Prime Minister Carney, do some of the Premiers need a reality check? Prime Minister Carney’s “nation-building wish list” meeting with the Premiers this week went overwhelmingly well, with some premiers expressing optimism and offering enthusiastic praise of Carney for setting the right tone. However, based on their comments, I get the sense that some of t...

When the provinces work together, all of Canada wins. Can somebody explain that to Alberta Premier Danielle Smith? Today, Prime Minister Mark Carney meets with the Premiers to discuss uniting the provinces through increased inter-provincial free trade, particularly. Let’s talk about why past efforts to eliminate trade obstacles have faltered, and why now — amid rising external pressures like Trump...

Are Trump’s tariffs illegal? How did Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney do in his first Question Period? Can we rely on the US judicial system to sort out this mess? Did Trump beg Qatar for a plane? Recent contradictory US court decisions surrounding Trump’s tariffs created a whiplash effect throughout Canada’s political and economic systems, making the truth more abundantly clear than ever: Cana...

King Charles’ historic throne speech kicked off the 45th Parliament of Canada this week and offered a deeper glimpse into the vision that our leaders have for Canada’s evolving national identity and role on the global stage. Some people felt a renewed sense of national pride by the King’s words, some (most?) people did not care, and others like Pierre Poilievre found it inadequate (shocker). Let’s...

Why do the majority of veterans support and have loyalty for US President Donald Trump, when he has repeatedly shown them nothing but contempt? Trump has gone on the record saying that he thinks veterans are “suckers” and “losers”, and consistently votes to remove their rights and access to support. He disrespects their service, their sacrifice and was draft dodger himself. Is this the future and...

Ontario Premier Doug Ford wants to pave paradise, and put up a tunnel highway. Ford’s incursions on the Greenbelt and Holland Marsh, and his track record currying favours with land and real estate developers, are not new headlines. With Trump’s tariffs threatening Ontario’s valuable auto industry, Premier Ford has taken the political opportunity to push for more of his environmentally reckless pet...

Is Joe Biden’s decline during his second presidential campaign to blame for America electing Donald Trump in 2024? A book about the cognitive decline of Joe Biden and the “cover up” following his decision to run for a second presidential term titled “Original Sin” by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson was published last week. The narrative that presidential staffers tend to cover up the shortcomings of...

I was a kid during the Cuban Missile Crisis, and I remember the air raid tests at school. Are we being naive when it comes to Canada’s national defense, particularly in the North? Very important and controversial discussion today on the podcast, and it might make some people feel skittish, but it needs to be talked about. Let’s unpack the controversial topic of North American defense, by way of NO...

How much of the criticism against Prime Minister Mark Carney is legitimate, and how much is just partisan sniping? Well, politics is in the eye of the beholder, and something tells me that if Mark Carney had decided to run as a Conservative, people across the country would be building shrines to him right now. Most of the national media networks are hyper-critical of Carney, as are avowed anti-Tru...

Is it “outrageous” to ban American products on Canadian shelves in response to Trump’s annexation fixation? Well, the orange guy in the White House has another marionette’s strings to pull in Pete Hoekstra, the new American Ambassador to Canada, who made these statements in a recent interview. The United States has “never done anything like that to Canada”, he says. (Pause for eye roll.) Let’s tal...

Was there REALLY controversy amongst Carney's cabinet over pipelines this week? On that note, have you ever wondered what world some reporters are living on when you hear them recount their version of a live event, as if you watched something totally different? Some 24/7 news networks seem to be finding things to say just to create buzzworthy content. Case in point: CTV and other media organizatio...

Where does the money from tariffs come from? How do Canada-US tariffs affect everyday consumers like you and me? Did Prime Minister Mark Carney promise to give the revenue from retaliatory tariffs towards funding the CBC? MAGA people will believe anything Donald Trump says, so let’s break down the reality of this trade war and tariffs situation. In Episode 143 of The Bill Kelly Podcast, host Bill...

Prime Minister Carney’s pick for a new housing minister, Gregor Robertson, has been a heavy target of criticism by unemployed Ottawa man, Pierre Poilievre, this week. So, how does the new housing minister’s track record hold up? And does Pierre Poilievre forget that he was in charge of federal housing programs as part of Harper’s cabinet during Robertson’s tenure as mayor of the City of Vancouver,...

Ontario used to brag about our world class health care system… Now, a damning new report found that Ontario has the lowest hospital spending per capita in the country, citing a parasitic cycle of lack of funding and over reliance on private hospital staffing agencies. Between 2013 and 2023, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives found that Ontario’s hospital staff hiring increased by 6% , whe...

What will be the fate of Chrystia Freeland? The Liberals have a new coach, and Prime Minister Carney is choosing his team this week as he announces his new Cabinet picks. Will there be many new faces, or will PM Mark Carney stick to the star players we already know? We hear there might be a tiered structure to his Cabinet, so let’s break down what that would look like. What will be Carney’s key po...

What are Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s motivations for stoking the flames of Western separation? Could it be to distract from her own administration’s controversies? Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is feeding off the anger many Western Canadians have towards Ottawa for political expediency, stoking the flames of Canadian separation rather than trying to “turn the temperature down”, as she claime...