The Bill Kelly Podcast

One thing is for sure — Trump respects Mark Carney. He sees Carney has power, and he respects power. But, was Prime Minister Carney’s first official meeting today with President Trump a successful one? How did PM Carney handle Trump’s “51st State” comments? Should Carney have challenged Trump more? Today set the tone for Canada’s new relationship with the United States, so let’s dive into it! In E...

For someone who thinks he’s “the king of the deal”, Trump sure sucks at negotiating. Did you know that Canada provides more crude oil to the US than Mexico, Saudi Arabia and Iraq combined? And that’s just the tip of the (Canadian) iceberg. So, is Canada “ripping off” America, as Trump claims? Is the USA “subsidizing” Canadian lifestyles, or is it the other way around…? Canada has done a lousy job...

“I don’t think military force will be necessary,” said US President Donald Trump when questioned about his position on turning Canada into “the 51st State”. In the same interview, he openly stated he “hasn’t ruled out” using military force to annex Greenland. I am tired of hearing, “That’s Trump being Trump”. It’s time for world leaders to stand up and say, Trump can’t be Trump anymore. Why? Becau...

Is this really the best form of democracy we’ve got? Should we seriously consider changing the foundations of the Canadian and American systems of governance? Well, in order for us to figure that out, first we need to understand how we got here. Let’s walk through a brief history of democracy across North America, compare different types of democratic voting systems (ie: first past the post, elect...

Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to meet with President Donald Trump early this week, and a lot is at stake. Many topics of critical concern are up for debate, so let’s walk through what these intense dynamics may look like. Who will be at the negotiating table? Is it time to renegotiate the CUSMA free trade deal? In Episode 134 of The Bill Kelly Podcast, host Bill Kelly discusses the evolving dy...

What is the future of the NDP Party and Conservative Party? Is Pierre Poilievre the reason the Conservatives lost the 2025 Canada Election? No Conservative is admitting Pierre’s failure openly, and it may not be until 2026 that their leader is even able to re-enter the political arena. So, what could Conservatives do now? Also, the NDP Party must find a new leader after Jagmeet Singh’s resignation...

Does Canada have a “unity” problem? Is Canada an “artificial country”, as one Premier suggests? Should we give up on Canadian democracy, altogether? This is a time for experience, not experiments… Lots to talk about with Bill, on the eve of the 2025 Canada Election. Have you voted yet? In Episode 132 of The Bill Kelly Podcast, Bill discusses the critical issues surrounding the upcoming 2025 Canada...

In the final stretch of the Canada Election 2025, the Conservative Party seems to have taken a drastic turn in their campaign strategy, namely by excluding any mention of their leader from recent advertising altogether. If Pierre Poilievre manages to blow his former 21-point lead and lose the race, and should the Party, hypothetically, then want to vote in a new leader because of it… who would be...

Pierre Poilievre’s doomsday prophecies about Canada’s future should the pollsters be correct and he loses the Canada Election 2025 race to be Prime Minister are… interesting. Should we take them seriously, and for that matter, should we take some Conservative’s threats of Western separation seriously? Bill reflects on these questions and reads parts of a Beaverton article that satirizes some major...

In the absence of dirt, make it up. Conservatives are getting desperate in the final days of the 2025 Canada Election campaign, spreading the most vindictive mistruths about Prime Minister Mark Carney. Someone should tell them its dangerous to throw stones in glass houses… And, is “the Trump Factor” still a legitimate concern, as the 2025 Canada Election is wrapping up? Let’s talk about it! In thi...

The Conservative’s “Canada First Plan” has (finally) dropped, and we need to talk about it… In Episode 128 of The Bill Kelly Podcast, host Bill Kelly discusses the upcoming 2025 Canada Election, focusing on polling data, media trust, and the Conservative party's platform. He emphasizes the importance of credible information in the political landscape and critiques the Conservative party's economic...

Did Justin Trudeau write PM Mark Carney’s new budget and policy plan? (If you want to talk cr@p about Justin Trudeau, lying isn’t necessary…) Did Mark Carney repeal his removal of the carbon tax, the second he took office? (Hint: no). We’ve never had more information at our fingertips, and multiple foreign governments are weaponizing that reality in order to sway public opinion and interfere with...

Pierre Poilievre says we can't control Trump, but the threat of MAGAism extends far beyond the White House. He wants Canada's natural resources and reaffirmed that he plans on making us the 51st state last week. Yet, some Canadian Premier's like Danielle Smith seem oblivious or worse, open to the idea of crumbling our sovereignty, as she reinvigorates the threat of Alberta separatism. In Episode 1...

Legendary rockstar and Canadian icon, Neil Young, wrote an open letter to Mark Carney in which he endorsed him as the leader Canada needs during this time of global crisis, as existential threats come from our neighbours South of the border. Bill reads the letter (starting at 02:12) and reflects on Neil Young's sentiments. In Episode 126 of The Bill Kelly Podcast, Bill discusses the influence of c...

When your favourite hockey team loses the playoffs, you don’t fire all the players… you hire a new coach. Let’s take a look at the Liberal Party, before and after Mark Carney resurrected its legacy. Canadians set a new record at the advanced polls over Easter weekend, but do voters have enough information to make an informed decision, given that Pierre Poilievre has yet to release a fully costed p...

Conservative pundits and party leader Pierre Poilievre claim that media outlets like CBC are harsher on him and his team during journalistic questioning, compared to their treatment of PM Mark Carney. Is this true? What does the data say? We'll also talk about independent journalist Rachel Gilmore's experience of censorship, and her opinion on the matter of media bias. In Episode 123 of The Bill K...

If it walks like a Trump, quacks like a Trump, and looks like a Trump… Let’s dive into some unsavoury truths about the racist underpinnings of Pierre Poilievre’s “Canada First” campaign, including his comments regarding the regressive notion of “Defunding Wokeism” and erasure of Canada’s history during his interview with fellow far-right ideologue, Jordan Peterson. We will also talk about the dang...

Do “tough on crime” policies work, and are they even legal? Is it a big deal that Pierre Poilievre used government money to host not one, but two, golf tournaments? And why are Conservatives such hypocrites, when it comes to Mark Carney’s investments? In Episode 121 of The Bill Kelly Podcast, host Bill Kelly discusses the upcoming general election and the leaders' debates. He provides updates on P...

Where has Prime Minister Mark Carney been hiding? What is a “Compliance Agreement”, and why does Pierre Poilievre have one with Elections Canada? Where did all those tax havens come from, anyways? Could buttons be the downfall of the Liberal campaign? Lots to talk about on this edition of The Bill Kelly Podcast! Stay tuned, and join Bill on Thursday, April 17, 2025 to watch the English-language sp...

Pierre Poilievre announced a semblance of a "housing plan", so let's look at the consequences of his policy ideas like eliminating developer charges. Also, let's discuss another tie to Donald Trump's team that may get him into hot water over the weekend. PS: If the name "Robert Lighthizer" rings a bell, you get brownie points. In this episode of The Bill Kelly Podcast, host Bill Kelly discusses th...

Stephen Harper has endorsed Pierre Poilievre, and seems to have forgotten some things. Let's reintroduce the former Canadian Prime Minister and remind him. PS: Did you know that Mr. Harper runs an organization that promotes authoritarianism, and is seen as a friend to authoritarian leaders like Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and India's Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi? In this episode of...

Trump tried to kill the global economy, then claimed to save its life. Did he manipulate the stock market illegally with threats of tariffs and insider tweets? The US Constitutional crisis caused by Trump’s MAGA minions makes Watergate look like child’s play, and Martha Stewart look like a saint. In this episode of The Bill Kelly Podcast, the host discusses the significant impact of U.S. politics,...

Why are people still hanging on to NDP votes? Are polls biased? Why haven’t more Canadians caught on to Poilievre’s hypocrisies and misinformation campaigns yet? And what kind of country do we want to be? Bill ponders these questions and responds to listener feedback, after an update on Canada’s 2025 Election polls as well as new information provided by CSIS, published April 7, 2025. In this episo...

Should politicians have the 'right' to refuse a routine security check? Especially when we know the political figure was elected with the help of foreign interference? Let's lay some of Pierre Poilievre's excuses to rest, and explore some evidence-based reasons he may still be refusing to get his security clearance. In Episode 115 of The Bill Kelly Podcast, host Bill Kelly discusses the current po...

In Episode 114 of The Bill Kelly Podcast, host Bill Kelly discusses the ongoing impact of Trump's tariffs on Canada, emphasizing the need for strong leadership and strategic trade relationships. He highlights the importance of diversifying trade to mitigate risks and the role of social media in shaping political discourse. The conversation underscores the critical nature of the upcoming Canadian e...