The Bill Kelly Podcast

In major Canada politics news this week, the threat of Alberta separation is escalating across Canadian politics. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said she "supports a strong and sovereign Alberta within a united Canada" which sounds like an oxymoronic statement, to me. If Danielle Smith truly believes in a united Canada, her policy actions don’t reflect that. Danielle Smith’s hypocrisy is especiall...

Canadian news media reacted to Pierre Poilievre securing 87.4% of the Conservative delegations confidence in last weekend’s leadership review like it was a resounding endorsement, but was it? And does that ultimately matter when the rest of Canada doesn’t like him? Plus, Pierre Poilievre seems to have borrowed a few strategies from Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal politics messaging playbook....

This is a polished recording of Bill’s weekly open discussion about trending Canada news and politics news this week. Today, we discussed the results of Pierre Poilievre’s Conservative leadership review in Calgary and the politics surrounding it, including the growing noise of Alberta separation and more trending politics news this week. Tune into Episode 362 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for daily po...

In today’s canadian politics news update, we break down growing internal tensions within the Conservative Party as the Conservative convention and leadership review take place today . Questions are mounting around Pierre Poilievre’s leadership, while provincial leaders appear to be distancing themselves from him, signaling deeper divisions. Bill welcomes back special guest Dr. Lori Turnbull, a Can...

In major Canada politics news, sources say that Prime Minister Mark Carney is in the process of achieving a defense procurement agreement with Sweden’s Saab for the purchase of Gripen fighter jets. Plus, signs are indicating a reduction of Canada’s F-35 fighter jets purchase with the United States by less than half the originally agreed upon 88, giving Canada’s military a ‘hybrid fleet’. Although...

Discussing major Canada news today, Bill Kelly and Markham Hislop of Thoughtful Energy Journalism /Energi Media unpack how and why US President Donald Trump is weaponizing the amended Canada-China trade deal. They touch on breaking news across US-Canada relations including Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Davos speech, Trump’s tariffs threats to Canada, and how it could impact USMCA-CUSMA negotiations...

In major Canada politics news, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s recently introduced a new GST rebated called the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit aimed at assisting low-income Canadians amidst rising costs of living. Carney's plan to provide relief from the worsening affordability crisis reflects polls ranking it as the Liberals greatest area for improvement. Tune into Episode 358 of The Bill K...

In major news this week, let’s unpack the recent criticisms faced by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney from U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent about Canada’s updated trade deal with China, as well as Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s sudden change of tune on the matter. The conversation delves into the misinformation surrounding PM Mark Carney’s trade deal with China, the hypocrisy of United States...

In major politics news, Prime Minister Carney has rebutted US President Donald Trump’s lies about the new Canada-China trade deal that decreased tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs). Let’s debunk the overblown accusations against PM Mark Carney’s decision to allow 49,000 vehicles into Canada priced under $35,000, which will increase to up to 70,000 EVs over 5 years. Will this 3% influx in Ch...

In major Canadian politics news, poll after poll indicates Prime Minister Mark Carney’s recent actions, speeches and policies in light of Trump’s economic threats has boosted popularity of the Liberals across provinces and parties. The growing gap between Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre is undeniable. Let’s breakdown the data in today’s Canada news update. “61% have a positive view of Carney pers...

Join Bill for his weekly open discussion about trending Canada news and politics news this week. Today, we discuss US President Trump’s threat to impose 100% tariffs on all US-Canada trade, the Canadian government’s initial response and other trending politics news this week. WATCH THE LIVESTREAM and the live chat replay HERE: https://youtube.com/live/XvmzZ3NVGKQ This livecast is being recorded on...

In breaking news, this morning US President Donald Trump posted on social media that is Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney goes through with planned China trade deal, he will impose a sweeping 100% tariffs on all Canadian goods, effectively holding our economy hostage. How will PM Carney respond? Is this the tipping point when our NATO allies finally to come together as Carney beseeched in his hist...

In major Canadian politics news, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre released a video responding to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s speech in Davos that continues to echo around the world, and it took all of 40 seconds for the lies to start spewing. Let’s take a look at the most easily debunked claims Pierre Poilievre makes about Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first year in office, particularly pertai...

In major breaking news, yesterday Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney directly addressed US President Donald Trump’s threats towards himself and Canada in his infamously humiliating Davos speech. Plus, Trump proved to the world just how much Mark Carney lives rent free in his mind when he sent a “letter” to the Prime Minister on social media, officially revoking his invitation to join Trump’s late...

Do you think it’s a coincidence that US President Trump changed his tune about Greenland almost immediately after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s speech in Davos, in which he solemnly pledged: Canada’s “commitment to Article 5 is unwavering”, “we stand firmly with Greenland and Denmark”, in addition to emphasizing Canada’s continued investment in Arctic sovereignty, defense and building our...

In major news, did Donald Trump threaten Canada and Mark Carney yesterday? The world can’t stop talking about Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos this week, especially compared to US President Donald Trump’s largely incoherent ramblings the following day. Did Mark Carney’s comments get into Trump’s head? Let’s talk about it and review some of Trump’s m...

Canada has a lot to be proud of in current affairs and world news today, as Prime Minister Mark Carney received a standing ovation for his historic speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland with applause heard from nation’s around the world. Let’s review video clips of the most inspiring and crucial moments from Carney’s speech and reflect on this new direction in Canadian politics,...

In Canadian politics news today, Bill welcomes veteran journalist Steve Paikin to discuss the latest wave of Trump news, tariffs and threats and how the impact Canada. Among current affairs, they highlight a profound, yet controversial remark made by Prime Minister Mark Carney recently, which has been echoed by global leaders during this week’s World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Tune into...

“We take the world as it is, not as we wish it to be,” Prime Minister Mark Carney said when questioned by a reporter on the ethics of Canada’s new economic and trade relationship with China. Prime Minister Mark Carney's recent trade mission to China highlights a crucial shift in Canada's approach to international relations, emphasizing a pragmatic approach to foreign economic policy in what he has...

This is a polished version of our YouTube livestream discussing Prime Minister Carney’s trade deal mission to China this week, where Bill answers questions and chats with his listeners about breaking news stories. This livestream edition of The Bill Kelly Podcast was recorded on January 14, 2026. Don’t forget to like, share, comment and subscribe to support Bill’s work! THANK YOU! Become a podcast...

Prime Minister Mark Carney cut an important trade deal with China this week that allows some electric vehicles into the Canadian market at a tariff rate of 6.1%. Ontario Premier Doug Ford slammed the reduced tariffs, but what is really the biggest threat to Canada’s auto industry? Let’s talk about the facts of this Canada news today. Tune into Episode 346 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for conversation...

In Canadian politics news today, Prime Minister Carney has just landed in Beijing, China for important trade talks that could change the political and economic landscape of multiple provinces. The trade topic on everyone’s mind are the tariffs on Chinese EVs and Canadian canola. Let’s break down everything you need to know about the Canadian political history and economic factors up for debate, as...

US President Trump has recently embarrassed himself by taking over Venezuela for their decaying oil industry that nobody wanted. Oil and gas executives have many reasons to feel Venezuela is “un-investible” as recently stated by an Exxon executive. Bill welcomes back Markham Hislop of Energi Media to explain the various economic and political challenges, as well as the utter incompetence, of Trump...

In Canadian politics news today, the topic of Canada’s national security is on everyone’s mind as multiple pivotal strategic military and defense decisions loom before Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government, as US President Donald Trump’s western hemisphere domination plans, threats to Greenland and NATO become bolder and clearer by the day. To shed light on this ongoing breaking news story, Bill...

In Canada-US politics news today, Us President Donald Trump told The New York Times that only “his own morality” and no laws could ever stop him. Meanwhile, the CEO of Scotiabank Scott Thompson explicitly endorsed Trump’s western hemisphere domination plans and takeover of the Venezuelan government, claiming it will be ‘good for business’. Is it good news for Canada, though? Let’s take a look at s...