The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

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Words can't really describe just how devastating the flooding in British Columbia has been and the extent of the short to long-term damage it's caused.  Smoke Mirrors and The Truth with Bruce Anderson weighing the consequences cuts to the facts.  Also, Erin O'Toole just can't escape the knives in his own party.  And Justin Trudeau heads to Washington, what will he come back with? Hosted by Simplec...

A different way of monitoring how something is working -- nothing official, but the Instagram "diary" of a Seattle couple is more than interesting.  Plus lots more in today's potpourri edition -- is the end of COVID's worst in sight? Why are people quitting their jobs? And why are we hoarding electronic waste -- you won't believe just how much. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.ads...

It's been almost two months since we last checked in with epidemiologist Dr Isaac Bogoch and there are lots of developments to catch up on, Where are we on Covid, what should we be thinking and finally, what the heck is he doing in Brussels?  Insightful and fascinating as always. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal...

Is Erin O'Toole trying to shift his party more to the centre?  Did local elections in Alberta and Quebec this month also signal a shift?  Lots of Good Talk to be found here with Chantal and Bruce.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When's the last time you were in a library? If it's been a while you may not know what you're missing until you listen to this.  Two professors from St. Andrew's University in Scotland with a new book just out this week on why we should care about libraries and how they are changing, and not changing, just us for us. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information abo...

Bruce is all ready to talk about the new study in the United States that shows a shockingly high rate of Americans who believe the bogus stories they are being fed.  And my question is just how pure are we? Plus the latest on the impact of any deal between the Liberals and the NDP to keep this new Parliament alive. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about...

The lessons from dealing with international flights and going to an NHL game in an era of Covid.  Plus just how much of the misinformation being peddled about Covid is being believed - you might be surprised.  And, the old hometown, Churchill Manitoba gets special treatment from the NY Times.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and us...

By accident, I discover a small yet important part of Canada's military past.  In a little cemetery behind an abandoned old church alongside Scotland's northeast coast.  A story worth telling and I'm honoured to tell it along with the help of one of Canada's most respected war historians.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...

Minority governments sometimes service by secret deals between parties.  Is there one brewing right now between the Liberals and the NDP? Also, is a new Covid pill a changemaker on the pandemic? Plus the flag decision -- what will it take to find comfort on this issue? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for ad...

Today's episode begins with a story about the wind and the power it can have to move memories.  That and the return of the potpourri, an episode that touches on stories that don't often make the top of the news but carry an importance and an interest all their own. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advert...

What to believe and who to believe?  That becomes the question when listening to all the promising talk coming out of COP26 in Glasgow.  Bruce Anderson puts on his SMT filter to do just that. Plus, airlines in Canada start laying off people who haven't been vaccinated as the corporate world plays hardball on the pandemic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informatio...

In all the big-name speeches in Glasgow, was there anyone with a Churchillian standard of speech in what is clearly a world crisis?  You be the judge.  And what's so special about Churchill anyway. A new book will have you thinking.  And finally, a good news COVID update. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for...

The eyes of much of the world are on Scotland this week as the COP26 climate conference begins with much anticipation of just what can be accomplished.   And they're talking about it all around Scotland too, even in the 13th century cathedral here in Dornoch, Scotland.  Which lads to the title of today's episode. And then, has the cashless society finally arrived?  Personal finance writer Rob Carr...

A full discussion with Chantal and Bruce about the new cabinet and what it could actually mean for Canadians; and whether Canadians could face soon what Brits are expecting -- higher taxes. And could the climate conference in Glasgow this coming week impact that question as well? And a pretty tough assessment of Jean Chretien's comments this week about Residential Schools. Hosted by Simplecast, an...

Some insightful letters from listeners today on everything from Covid to the issue of history’s accuracy. But first an equally insightful interview with Ralph Goodale, long time cabinet minister now a brand new diplomat as Canada’s High Commissioner here in the UK. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advert...

Breaking down the new cabinet with Bruce Anderson.  Who are the winners, what does that actually mean and is this a group built for action or more of the same?  Also, did Jean Chretien misspeak about residential schools and will he regret it? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The new cabinet was sworn in today and as expected, half are women, and some of the top jobs in cabinet are filled by women.  So what is that really like?  What's remembered from day one through the often challenging times in cabinet.  Catherine McKenna had two senior positions in Justin Trudeau's first two governments but chose not to run this time.  Today she's our guest for the inside story of...

One of the great debates these days revolves around truth -- what is it, and are we being told the truth about the events that are happening right in our time? Take that to its logical extension and you can ask, is history accurate? And that's what we do today with one of my favourite historians -- Dan Snow.  Dan lives here in the United Kingdom but his Canadian roots run deep and as you will see...

Lots for Chantal and Rob Russo (filling in this week for Bruce) to talk about as we preview the decisions around and the optics around the cabinet that Justin Trudeau will unveil next Tuesday.  Also, what does mandatory vaccination mean for MPs to enter the House of Commons and does it create yet another problem for Erin O'Toole?  And then, inflation, and the Alberta plebiscite.  As I said, lots t...

Setting up camp in the Scottish Highlands for a few weeks and starting with a sense of what my first international journey since Covid was like.  Bottom line -- it wasn't that bad at all.  And then a lookahead to what is in store in terms of some special programs in the next little while, something I hope for everyone. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information a...

The pandemic has apparently made many Americans consider quitting their jobs.  How about Canadians?  There has been a research study on exactly that question going on for the last two years and our guest today has been the person doing the researching.  All that plus an update on Scotland, The Bridge and Off The Record.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information...

Chantal is in Montreal, Bruce is in Scotland as we tackle three issues including should the next minister of defence, if there's to be a new one,  be a woman? Should whoever it is have military experience? All this in light of continuing allegations of sexual harassment in the military.  But we start with Quebec's decision to hold back on its plan to have started vaccine passports in the health ca...

Some of your thoughts and questions and comments about everything from politics to Covid.  And a little bit of me explaining what its like to launch a new book. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's been months since we talked about Donald Trump, and maybe that's been a mistake.  Is he dumb like a fox?  Some people say he is and the media is letting him get away with a "slow moving coup".  Bruce and I have our thoughts on that.  And while we're at it, how should the Canadian media be treating Max Bernier? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about...