Podcasts about byelections

It was a busy day in municipal politics yesterday. Byelections were held in 10 municipalities across the province. While most of the contests were for council seats, their was one mayoral race. Romeo Bourque was elected mayor of Beausoleil, which includes the communities of Cocagne and Grande-Digue.

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Liberty Dispatch ~ September 20, 2024In this episode of Liberty Dispatch, hosts Andrew and Matty discuss the latest Trump assassination attempt, the latest in the Canadian political drama (Is an election around the corner?), and other bizarre news in our tumultuous times. Segment 1 - News Brief:“Breaking: Pope Francis: ‘Every Religion is a Way to Arrive at God’” | LifeSiteNews: https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/breaking-pope-francis-every-religion-is-a-way-to-arrive-at-god;“Breaking: Pope Francis: ‘Diversity of Religious Identities is a Gift of God’” | LifeSiteNews: https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/breaking-pope-francis-diversity-of-religious-identities-is-a-gift-of-god;“Far-Left Agitators Protest Police at UBC with Decapitated Pig Head” | The Post Millennial: https://thepostmillennial.com/far-left-agitators-protest-police-at-ubc-with-decapitated-pig-head?utm_content=;“British Columbia Hospital Distributing Free Crack Pipes, Snorting Kits from Vending Machine” | LifeSiteNews: https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/british-columbia-hospital-distributing-free-crack-pipes-snorting-kits-from-vending-machine;“Déjà Vu as Prosecutor Throws Out Toronto Police Charges (Again) Against David Menzies” | Rebel News: https://www.rebelnews.com/deja_vu_as_prosecutor_throws_out_toronto_police_charges_again_against_david_menzies;“Lockdown Legacy: Young Scots” | Sunday Post: https://www.sundaypost.com/fp/lockdown-legacy-young-scots;“New Study: Human Emissions Irrelevant in Determining Changes in Atmospheric CO2 Since 1959” | No Tricks Zone: https://notrickszone.com/2024/09/02/new-study-human-emissions-irrelevant-in-determining-changes-in-atmospheric-co2-since-1959;“Multivariate Analysis of Climate Change” | Science of Climate Change: https://scienceofclimatechange.org/wp-content/uploads/SCC-Ato-Multivariate-Analysis-Vol.4.2.pdf; Segment 2: A 2nd Trump Assassination...Ho, Hum.“Breaking: Trump Would-Be Assassin Identified as Ryan Wesley” | The Gateway Pundit: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/09/breaking-trump-would-be-assassin-identified-ryan-wesley;“Breaking: NY Times Refers to Trump Assassin Ryan Routh as ‘Crusader for Causes Large and Small’” | The Post Millennial: https://thepostmillennial.com/breaking-ny-times-refers-to-trump-assassin-ryan-routh-as-crusader-for-causes-large-and-small; Segment 3: Canadian Political Drama is Heating Up"Trudeau Staffers Shocked as National Campaign Director Announces Resignation" | *The Post Millennial*: https://thepostmillennial.com/trudeau-staffers-shocked-as-national-campaign-director-announces-resignation?utm_content=; "Poilievre Promises Non-Confidence Vote Against Trudeau at Earliest Possible Moment" | *LifeSiteNews*: https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/poilievre-promises-non-confidence-vote-against-trudeau-at-earliest-possible-moment; "Bloc Quebecois Carbon Tax Motion" | *CBC News*: https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/bloc-quebecois-carbon-tax-motion-1.7325068; "Trudeau Liberals Lose Both of Monday’s Byelections in Winnipeg and Montreal" | *The Post Millennial*: https://thepostmillennial.com/trudeau-liberals-lose-both-of-mondays-byelections-in-winnipeg-and-montreal?utm_content=;"Justice Hogue Says She Won’t Identify Canadian Politicians Who Colluded with China" | *The Counter Signal*: https://thecountersignal.com/justice-hogue-says-she-wont-identify-canadian-politicians-who-colluded-with-china/?s=09; SUPPORT OUR LEGAL ADVOCACY - Help us defend Canadians' God-given rights and liberties: https://libertycoalitioncanada.com/donate/; https://libertycoalitioncanada.com/liberty-defense-fund/our-legal-strategy/;SHOW SPONSORS:Join Red Balloon Today!: https://www.redballoon.work/lcc; Invest with Rocklinc: info@rocklinc.com or call them at 905-631-546; Diversify Your Money with Bull Bitcoin: https://mission.bullbitcoin.com/lcc;BarterPay: https://barterpay.ca/; Barter It: https://vip.barterit.ca/launch; Carpe Fide - "Seize the Faith": Store: https://carpe-fide.myshopify.com/, use Promo Code LCC10 for 10% off (US Store Only), or shop Canadian @ https://canadacarpefide.myshopify.com/ | Podcast: https://www.carpefide.com/episodes;Get freedom from Censorious CRMs by singing up for SalesNexus: https://www.salesnexus.com/;Ready to own your own business? 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Liberty Dispatch ~ September 20, 2024 In this episode of Liberty Dispatch, hosts Andrew and Matty discuss the latest Trump assassination attempt, the latest in the Canadian political drama (Is an election around the corner?), and other bizarre news in our tumultuous times. Segment 1 - News Brief: “Breaking: Pope Francis: ‘Every Religion is a Way to Arrive at God'” | LifeSiteNews: https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/breaking-pope-francis-every-religion-is-a-way-to-arrive-at-god; “Breaking: Pope Francis: ‘Diversity of Religious Identities is a Gift of God'” | LifeSiteNews: https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/breaking-pope-francis-diversity-of-religious-identities-is-a-gift-of-god; “Far-Left Agitators Protest Police at UBC with Decapitated Pig Head” | The Post Millennial: https://thepostmillennial.com/far-left-agitators-protest-police-at-ubc-with-decapitated-pig-head?utm_content=; “British Columbia Hospital Distributing Free Crack Pipes, Snorting Kits from Vending Machine” | LifeSiteNews: https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/british-columbia-hospital-distributing-free-crack-pipes-snorting-kits-from-vending-machine; “Déjà Vu as Prosecutor Throws Out Toronto Police Charges (Again) Against David Menzies” | Rebel News: https://www.rebelnews.com/deja_vu_as_prosecutor_throws_out_toronto_police_charges_again_against_david_menzies; “Lockdown Legacy: Young Scots” | Sunday Post: https://www.sundaypost.com/fp/lockdown-legacy-young-scots; “New Study: Human Emissions Irrelevant in Determining Changes in Atmospheric CO2 Since 1959” | No Tricks Zone: https://notrickszone.com/2024/09/02/new-study-human-emissions-irrelevant-in-determining-changes-in-atmospheric-co2-since-1959; “Multivariate Analysis of Climate Change” | Science of Climate Change: https://scienceofclimatechange.org/wp-content/uploads/SCC-Ato-Multivariate-Analysis-Vol.4.2.pdf;  Segment 2: A 2nd Trump Assassination...Ho, Hum. “Breaking: Trump Would-Be Assassin Identified as Ryan Wesley” | The Gateway Pundit: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/09/breaking-trump-would-be-assassin-identified-ryan-wesley; “Breaking: NY Times Refers to Trump Assassin Ryan Routh as ‘Crusader for Causes Large and Small'” | The Post Millennial: https://thepostmillennial.com/breaking-ny-times-refers-to-trump-assassin-ryan-routh-as-crusader-for-causes-large-and-small;  Segment 3: Canadian Political Drama is Heating Up "Trudeau Staffers Shocked as National Campaign Director Announces Resignation" | *The Post Millennial*: https://thepostmillennial.com/trudeau-staffers-shocked-as-national-campaign-director-announces-resignation?utm_content=;  "Poilievre Promises Non-Confidence Vote Against Trudeau at Earliest Possible Moment" | *LifeSiteNews*: https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/poilievre-promises-non-confidence-vote-against-trudeau-at-earliest-possible-moment;  "Bloc Quebecois Carbon Tax Motion" | *CBC News*: https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/bloc-quebecois-carbon-tax-motion-1.7325068;  "Trudeau Liberals Lose Both of Monday's Byelections in Winnipeg and Montreal" | *The Post Millennial*: https://thepostmillennial.com/trudeau-liberals-lose-both-of-mondays-byelections-in-winnipeg-and-montreal?utm_content=; "Justice Hogue Says She Won't Identify Canadian Politicians Who Colluded with China" | *The Counter Signal*: https://thecountersignal.com/justice-hogue-says-she-wont-identify-canadian-politicians-who-colluded-with-china/?s=09;  SUPPORT OUR LEGAL ADVOCACY - Help us defend Canadians' God-given rights and liberties: https://libertycoalitioncanada.com/donate/; https://libertycoalitioncanada.com/liberty-defense-fund/our-legal-strategy/; SHOW SPONSORS: Join Red Balloon Today!: https://www.redballoon.work/lcc;  Invest with Rocklinc: info@rocklinc.com or call them at 905-631-546;  Diversify Your Money with Bull Bitcoin: https://mission.bullbitcoin.com/lcc; BarterPay: https://barterpay.ca/;  Barter It: https://vip.barterit.ca/launch; Carpe Fide - "Seize the Faith": Store: https://carpe-fide.myshopify.com/, use Promo Code LCC10 for 10% off (US Store Only), or shop Canadian @ https://canadacarpefide.myshopify.com/ | Podcast: https://www.carpefide.com/episodes; Get freedom from Censorious CRMs by singing up for SalesNexus: https://www.salesnexus.com/; Ready to own your own business? 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Liberty Dispatch ~ September 20, 2024In this episode of Liberty Dispatch, hosts Andrew and Matty discuss the latest Trump assassination attempt, the latest in the Canadian political drama (Is an election around the corner?), and other bizarre news in our tumultuous times. Segment 1 - News Brief:“Breaking: Pope Francis: ‘Every Religion is a Way to Arrive at God’” | LifeSiteNews: https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/breaking-pope-francis-every-religion-is-a-way-to-arrive-at-god;“Breaking: Pope Francis: ‘Diversity of Religious Identities is a Gift of God’” | LifeSiteNews: https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/breaking-pope-francis-diversity-of-religious-identities-is-a-gift-of-god;“Far-Left Agitators Protest Police at UBC with Decapitated Pig Head” | The Post Millennial: https://thepostmillennial.com/far-left-agitators-protest-police-at-ubc-with-decapitated-pig-head?utm_content=;“British Columbia Hospital Distributing Free Crack Pipes, Snorting Kits from Vending Machine” | LifeSiteNews: https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/british-columbia-hospital-distributing-free-crack-pipes-snorting-kits-from-vending-machine;“Déjà Vu as Prosecutor Throws Out Toronto Police Charges (Again) Against David Menzies” | Rebel News: https://www.rebelnews.com/deja_vu_as_prosecutor_throws_out_toronto_police_charges_again_against_david_menzies;“Lockdown Legacy: Young Scots” | Sunday Post: https://www.sundaypost.com/fp/lockdown-legacy-young-scots;“New Study: Human Emissions Irrelevant in Determining Changes in Atmospheric CO2 Since 1959” | No Tricks Zone: https://notrickszone.com/2024/09/02/new-study-human-emissions-irrelevant-in-determining-changes-in-atmospheric-co2-since-1959;“Multivariate Analysis of Climate Change” | Science of Climate Change: https://scienceofclimatechange.org/wp-content/uploads/SCC-Ato-Multivariate-Analysis-Vol.4.2.pdf; Segment 2: A 2nd Trump Assassination...Ho, Hum.“Breaking: Trump Would-Be Assassin Identified as Ryan Wesley” | The Gateway Pundit: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/09/breaking-trump-would-be-assassin-identified-ryan-wesley;“Breaking: NY Times Refers to Trump Assassin Ryan Routh as ‘Crusader for Causes Large and Small’” | The Post Millennial: https://thepostmillennial.com/breaking-ny-times-refers-to-trump-assassin-ryan-routh-as-crusader-for-causes-large-and-small; Segment 3: Canadian Political Drama is Heating Up"Trudeau Staffers Shocked as National Campaign Director Announces Resignation" | *The Post Millennial*: https://thepostmillennial.com/trudeau-staffers-shocked-as-national-campaign-director-announces-resignation?utm_content=; "Poilievre Promises Non-Confidence Vote Against Trudeau at Earliest Possible Moment" | *LifeSiteNews*: https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/poilievre-promises-non-confidence-vote-against-trudeau-at-earliest-possible-moment; "Bloc Quebecois Carbon Tax Motion" | *CBC News*: https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/bloc-quebecois-carbon-tax-motion-1.7325068; "Trudeau Liberals Lose Both of Monday’s Byelections in Winnipeg and Montreal" | *The Post Millennial*: https://thepostmillennial.com/trudeau-liberals-lose-both-of-mondays-byelections-in-winnipeg-and-montreal?utm_content=;"Justice Hogue Says She Won’t Identify Canadian Politicians Who Colluded with China" | *The Counter Signal*: https://thecountersignal.com/justice-hogue-says-she-wont-identify-canadian-politicians-who-colluded-with-china/?s=09; SUPPORT OUR LEGAL ADVOCACY - Help us defend Canadians' God-given rights and liberties: https://libertycoalitioncanada.com/donate/; https://libertycoalitioncanada.com/liberty-defense-fund/our-legal-strategy/;SHOW SPONSORS:Join Red Balloon Today!: https://www.redballoon.work/lcc; Invest with Rocklinc: info@rocklinc.com or call them at 905-631-546; Diversify Your Money with Bull Bitcoin: https://mission.bullbitcoin.com/lcc;BarterPay: https://barterpay.ca/; Barter It: https://vip.barterit.ca/launch; Carpe Fide - "Seize the Faith": Store: https://carpe-fide.myshopify.com/, use Promo Code LCC10 for 10% off (US Store Only), or shop Canadian @ https://canadacarpefide.myshopify.com/ | Podcast: https://www.carpefide.com/episodes;Get freedom from Censorious CRMs by singing up for SalesNexus: https://www.salesnexus.com/;Ready to own your own business? 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Publisher Rudyard Griffiths and Editor-at-Large Sean Speer discuss this week's big political developments, including Monday's byelections, the return of parliament, and ongoing speculation about a snap election. They also cover the federal government's $2 billion loan to Telesat and what it signals about the growing protectionism and government subsidies in Canada's economy, as well as, the government's relaxing of the mortgage rules and the potential consequences for the housing market.The Roundtable features The Hub's publisher, Rudyard Griffiths and editor-at-large, Sean Speer. The Roundtable is produced and edited by The Hub's content editor, Amal Attar-Guzman.If you liked what you heard in the first half of the program and wish to subscribe to full-length editions of The Roundtable please consider becoming a Hub Hero (https://thehub.ca/join/hero/). Hub Heroes also gets our premium paid newsletters featuring our best insight and analysis along with all our paid content on TheHub.ca. All these benefits are conferred for one year. Sign up now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Parliament returned in the House as the Conservatives push for a carbon tax election; and new changes to mortgage rules in Canada.

It didn't start well for Justin Trudeau in the House of Commons Monday as Parliament resumed and it just got worse that night as they Liberals lost two byelections -- one of them in Liberal Montreal, in former Justice Minister David Lametti's old seat....KRAYDEN'S RIGHT: RESOLVE TO RESISTThanks for watching to the end this really helps small channels like this!  I include Canadian NEWS LINKS of the articles I write in my video descriptions. ...SUPPORT INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM JOIN THE KRAYDEN'S RIGHT RESISTANCE:-Stand on Guard Store Merch with a Message: https://standonguard.store/-Substack FREE or Paid Subscription: https://davidkrayden.substack.com/-Buy Me a Coffee (1 time support): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kraydensright-Join YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1ED4fuuXo07MoobImXavaQ/joinLocals / Rumble Subscriber Option: https://kraydensright.locals.com/Pay Direct on Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/standonguard...SUBSCRIBE & HIT THE BELL TO KEEP SEEING THIS CHANNEL-Please SUBSCRIBE & HIT the bell. This is FREE and it will help you BEAT Trudeau's censorship so you get notifications on my YouTube Channel even when the censorship laws come into FULL effect so Trudeau and YT cannot hide this content: https://www.youtube.com/@KraydensRightwithDavidKrayden -And/or subscribe and hit the notifications on my Rumble channel to also keep informed of the latest Canadian news you won't hear on the msm https://rumble.com/user/KraydensRight...MORE ways you can find and support my work:   -Krayden's Right Substack: https://davidkrayden.substack.com/-Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/KraydensRight-Twitter: https://twitter.com/DavidKrayden-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KraydensRight-YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KraydensRightwithDavidKrayden-Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stand-on-guard-with-david-krayden/id1684148154-Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1YfyNi7gqJpRYS7iuGcWhw...NDP Liberal coalition,byelection,Bloc,fall election,election,Canada News,Price control,Price capaffordable food,groceriesWorker Struggle Canada,Jagmeet Singh,Pierre PoilievreTrudeau,Inflation,Justin Trudeau,Trudeau Labour Day,Blue Collar Workers,Ordinary Canadians,Freedom Convoy,Political Commentary,Canadian Politics,Working Class,Ndp Leader,Socialism,Jagmeet,Canada Election News,Canadian Politics,Jagmeet Singh Ndp,New Democratic Party Of Canada,NEW!! You can now find Stand on Guard with David Krayden on most podcasts: Apple, Spotify, Google, Amazon, Youtube music, Substack.

Critical byelections for federal Liberals and NDP will be held tomorrow in Montreal and Winnipeg. Montreal byelection in LaSalle.- Ville Emard - Verdun, the constituency represented by former Liberal Party Prime Minister Paul Martin. Winnipeg byelection for the riding of Elmwood Transcona.   Guests:  Michelle Simson. Former Liberal MP and seatmate to Justin Trudeau. Dan McTeague. Former Liberal MP (19 years). Now president, Canadians For Affordable Energy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fall political season could prove to be a tumultuous one, as the end of the deal between Justin Trudeau's Liberals and Jagmeet Singh's NDP opens up the possibility of a snap election and ensures that brinksmanship will be the order of the day, at least until that vote happens — something that Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives will try to force as soon as possible.But a potential catalyst for upheaval will come very soon on Monday, as voters go to the polls in the Elmwood–Transcona and LaSalle–Émard–Verdun byelections, contests in which all three parties, plus the Bloc Québécois, have something at stake.To set us up for what should be a fascinating few months, I'm joined this week by the pollster panel.Dan Arnold, chief strategy officer at Pollara, was director of research and advertising in Justin Trudeau's prime minister's office and the Liberals' pollster during the last three federal election campaigns.Andrew Enns is executive vice-president at Léger. He conducted polling for the Conservatives in Stephen Harper's last three campaigns and has polled for provincial conservative parties across Canada.James Valcke is director of research and strategy at Viewpoints Research, which has polled for the NDP in elections across the country. He has worked on various central campaigns, including Jack Layton's breakthrough 2011 election.Join us at 9:30 PM ET / 8:30 PM CT on September 16 for our livestream of the LaSalle–Émard–Verdun and Elmwood–Transcona byelections. You will find the livestream here.THE NUMBERS: On this week's episode of The Numbers podcast, which is available for Patreon members here, it's all about the Elmwood–Transcona and LaSalle–Émard–Verdun byelections. We set our over/under lines and make some predictions about the outcomes. We also chat about some of the new polls out this past week that put the Conservatives at a new high of 45%, and the NDP at a new low.In addition to listening to this episode of The Writ Podcast in your inbox, at TheWrit.ca or on podcast apps like Apple Podcasts, you can also watch this episode on YouTube. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thewrit.ca/subscribe

Catherine McKenna, Former Environment Minister; Genevieve Beauchemin, CTV News & Jeff Keele, CTV News; Keir Giles, Chatham House Senior Fellow; The Front Bench with: Sabrina Grover, Melanie Paradis & Gurratan Singh.

Sept. 6, 2024 - With the Liberals' governance deal with the NDP now dead, MPs will return to a fragile Parliament where every vote counts. Power & Politics brings you the latest from Winnipeg and Montreal, where byelections are being held on Sept. 16. Plus, Canada says it's sending 1980s-vintage rocket engines to Ukraine. We ask Defence Minister Bill Blair whether that means Canada is running out of military hardware to donate.

With Jamie Korab's win for the Liberals in the byelection in Waterford Valley, the PCs and Liberals have each taken two of the last four byelections. We reach political analyst, writer at the website The Writ and the CBC's "Poll Tracker" to talk about whether or not that's a sign of things to come for provincial politics. (Guest-host Zach Goudie with Eric Grenier)

After the Liberal party's devastating loss in the Toronto—St.Paul's byelection, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is calling for another round of byelections to be held on Sept. 16. Plus, a national pro-life group is asking Health Canada to pull an abortion pill off of the market after reviewing the government's adverse reactions reporting system. And an inmate serving a near 8-year sentence escapes from a healing centre in Edmonton. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we break down the latest federal polls and discuss whether or not they show a tightening of the race. We then delve into the Baie Verte-Green Bay byelection in Newfoundland and Labrador and the speculation of a snap election call in Ontario, and how those might be tied to Justin Trudeau's leadership. Plus, we have new numbers out of B.C. and a question from the mailbag on the federal byelections. Finally, Philippe has a Quiz on electoral landslides.To join the Discord page for The Numbers, get early access to episodes every Thursday, an extended mailbag segment and bonus episodes every second week, you can become a member of our Patreon site here.A regular episode of The Writ Podcast will be back in this feed next week!As always, in addition to listening to the episode in your inbox or at TheWrit.ca, you can also watch this episode on YouTube.You can also find The Numbers and our French-language podcast Les chiffres wherever you get your podcasts!Apple Podcasts: The Numbers / Les chiffresSpotify: The Numbers / Les chiffresLES CHIFFRES: Des congrès, des congrès partout Cette semaine au balado Les chiffres, Philippe et Éric discutent d'une fin de semaine particulièrement chargée en politique québécoise, alors que trois des quatre partis représentés à l'Assemblée nationale se réunissaient pour discuter de leur avenir prochain. Québec solidaire tentait d'éviter l'implosion à Jonquière, le PLQ célébrait son passé et se préparait pour sa course à la chefferie à Bromont et la CAQ, réunie à Saint-Hyacinthe, tentait d'éviter de parler aux médias. Sur la scène fédérale, de nouveaux chiffres de Léger suggèrent une course à trois au Québec entre le Bloc, les libéraux et les conservateurs, mais est-ce réellement la tendance actuelle? Nous décortiquons les plus récentes données. Vous pouvez regarder ce balado sur YouTube. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thewrit.ca/subscribe

This week, we break down the latest federal polls and discuss whether or not they show a tightening of the race. We then delve into the Baie Verte-Green Bay byelection in Newfoundland and Labrador and the speculation of a snap election call in Ontario, and how those might be tied to Justin Trudeau's leadership. Plus, we have new numbers out of B.C. and a question from the mailbag on the federal byelections. Finally, Philippe has a Quiz on electoral landslides.To join the Discord page for The Numbers, get early access to episodes every Thursday, an extended mailbag segment and bonus episodes every second week, you can become a member of our Patreon site here.This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/thM0AQAJweY Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024 has so far delivered three byelections in the province... and in all cases the seats have changed from red to blue. A MUN Political Science professor joins us for a look at what the results are telling us. (Krissy Holmes with Amanda Bittner)

Two prospective Labour candidates have been embroiled in an antisemitism row this week with Keir Starmer facing sharp criticism for his leadership of the party. The Guardian's Kiran Stacey speaks to our political correspondent Eleni Courea about the fallout. Plus, Kiran is joined by the Guardian's economics editor, Larry Elliott, to find out what inflation means for our pockets and if we are heading into a recession. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

Politics Weekly UK is in Wellingborough in the run-up to the byelection to replace the Conservative MP Peter Bone. John Harris speaks to local groups helping to deal with knife crime and the closure of youth centres, and meets Ben Habib, the co-deputy leader of Reform UK. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

Kim Poffenroth is New Brunswick's Chief Electoral Officer.

Municipal byelections will be held in 12 communities around New Brunswick next month. Nominations close this Friday. Chief Electoral Officer Kim Poffenroth gives guest host Vanessa Vander Valk all the details.

Municipal byelections will be held in 12 communities around New Brunswick in October. Nominations close this Friday. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to chief electoral officer, Kim Poffenroth.

Two hotly-contested byelections and a Liberal leadership race that is heating up — politics in Ontario isn't taking a break for the summer!So, joining me to break down all the latest from the OLP leadership contest and what to watch in the upcoming byelections in Kanata–Carleton and Scarborough–Guildwood is Sabrina Nanji of Queen's Park Observer.Plus: Join me at 9 PM on July 27 for a livestream of the byelection results as they come in. You can find the livestream here. See you there!As always, in addition to listening to the episode in your inbox, at TheWrit.ca or on podcast apps like Apple Podcasts, you can also watch this episode on YouTube.Are you a paid subscriber to The Writ? Then keep an eye on the chat, where I often solicit questions for the podcast. You can find The Writ's subscribers-only chat here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thewrit.ca/subscribe

The Selby and Ainsty byelection holds the highest stakes for Rishi Sunak and the Conservatives. Can Labour overturn a 20,000-plus majority? The Guardian's John Harris goes to the constituency to see what people think. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

Politics Weekly UK is on the byelection trail again, this time in Boris Johnson's old seat of Uxbridge and South Ruislip. The Guardian's John Harris is joined by Rafael Behr to speak to residents, businesses and the MPs David Simmonds and Steve Reed about what the battle for the former prime minister's seat tells us about the state of the nation. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

The repercussions from the Vancouver-Mt. Pleasant and Langford byelections Richard Zussman, Global BC Legislative Reporter discusses the repercussions from the Vancouver-Mt. Pleasant and Langford byelections Can the Twilight Drive-In be saved? Eric Woodward, Township of Langley Mayor discusses whether the Twilight Drive-In can be saved Saving Filipino heritage businesses in Joyce-Collingwood  RJ Aquino, director of the Tulayan Filipino Diaspora Society discusses the importance of Filipino heritage businesses in Vancouver's Joyce-Collingwood neighbourhood VanBack - the project to bring an NBA team back to Vancouver  David Tremblay, Managing Director for Vancouver at Zulu Alpha Kilo discuss the latest venture to help bring an NBA team back to Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Richard Zussman, Global BC Legislative Reporter discusses the repercussions from the Vancouver-Mt. Pleasant and Langford byelections Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A few by elections go by with good news for the NDP and setbacks for BC United. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Darrel Bricker talks upcoming federal byelections. Guest: Darrell Bricker, On This Week's Federal Byelections. Two in MB, One in QC and Also One in Ontario. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Byelections come, byelections go. Parliament rises with ample rumours. The Royal BC Museum is hiring, again, and Taylor Swift will be hearing from one MP.

The 38th Anniversary of the Air India Flight 182 Bombing Kim Bolan, Crime Reporter for the Vancouver Sun discusses the 38th Anniversary of the Air India Flight 182 Bombing Dave Hayer, Former Surrey MLA discusses the 38th Anniversary of the Air India Flight 182 Bombing Vancouver - Mt. Pleasant byelections Richard Zussman, Global BC Legislative Reporter discusses the Vancouver - Mt. Pleasant byelections The NHL bans cause-based jerseys Rob Fai, Sports broadcaster discusses the NHL banning cause-based jerseys Canada bans cosmetic testing on animals Rebeka Breder, Animal Rights Lawyer discusses Canada banning cosmetic testing on animals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Richard Zussman, Global BC Legislative Reporter discusses the Vancouver - Mt. Pleasant byelections Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've heard of the disease ALS and maybe even participated in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge but do you know what life with ALS is actually like? Scott's good friend Phil does and he joins Scott to talk about his battle with the neurodegenerative disease. Guest: Phil Serez, Scott's friend afflicted with ALS - Did those federal byelections that were just held amount to much? Both Liberals and Conservatives will claim they won but did anyone actually come out on top? Did anything even really change? Guest: Stephen LeDrew, Past President, Liberal Party of Canada, Lawyer & Host, The Ledrew 3 Minute Interview - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are set to play their home opener tomorrow. Are they going to break their current 2-game losing streak or is it only going to grow from here? If there's anyone who can answer that question, Rick Zamperin is definitely that guy. Guest: Rick Zamperin, Senior Sports Director & Host of the 5th Quarter on 900 CHML

This week, Politics Weekly UK is in Frome in the south-west of England before one of three confirmed byelections. Against a backdrop of high inflation, painful mortgage rates and more allegations of Tory sleaze, the Guardian's John Harris speaks to people about whether they think anyone is able to bring them the change they need. And whether they are better off voting with their heads or their hearts. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

Four byelections this week have some Conservatives worried about the future.  Should they be or is it all just smoke and mirrors?Brian Mulroney gives Justin Trudeau a rousing introduction -- what's up with that?   And are news organizations making the right call on their breathless reporting of the latest Titanic story?  Veteran journalist Rob Russo sits in for Bruce Anderson this week.

Elias Makos welcomes in political analysts Anne Lagace-Dowson and Karim Boulos. A victory last night for the Liberals in NDG-Westmount François Legault remains confident that no one will be left homeless on July 1st Quebec supposedly said no to a national initiative on pediatric ERs

June 19, 2023 - Power and Politics explains what's at stake in each race. Plus, some final words from former Conservative Party leader Erin O'Toole, who is leaving federal politics this week.

THE ZOOMER SQUAD: TORONTO'S MAYORAL RACE AND CANADIANS WHO CAN'T RETIRE Jane Brown is joined by Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor of Zoomer Magazine; Bill VanGorder, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Policy Officer of CARP; and John Wright, Executive Vice President at Maru Public Opinion. Together, Jane and the Squad unpack the latest on Toronto's mayoral campaign trail; and discuss a recent survey that found 44% of non-retired Canadians aged 55 to 64 have less than $5,000 in savings, with one in five from that group saying they have not set anything aside for retirement. FOUR FEDERAL BYELECTIONS TODAY Four new MP's will be elected to the House of Commons today in a handful of byelections that politicos say could expose rifts within the Conservative party and possibly bring a new Liberal cabinet hopeful into the fold. Jane Brown is joined by Bob Richardson, Senior Council, National Public Relations to discuss what this could mean for Canadians. JUNE IS MEN'S MENTAL HEALTH MONTH June is Men's Mental Health Month! Jane Brown is joined by Dr. Anne Wilson, Professor in the Psychology department at Wilfrid Laurier University; and Dr. Michael Mak, Psychiatrist at The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health to discuss what this means, and why it's important.

On the verge of four federal byelections on Monday, there's a lot of Ottawa bubble talk about the problems facing the Liberals.  Bruce and Chantal wonder just how serious things are and if the byelection results will tell us anything meaningful on that question.  Also, what really led to the layoffs at CTV News?

The Prince George district school board will have two new faces after this weekend

UK correspondent Harriet Line joins Kathryn for the latest on the attacks in Nottingham that left three people dead. Boris Johnson has quit Parliament, now he awaits the verdict from a Parliamentary inquiry into Covid parties during lockdown. His resignation also prompted others to quit - although there is some doubt about whether Johnson ally Nadine Dorries has actually done so.

MPs have just a couple weeks before Parliament is set to break for the summer, but there's still a lot going on in Ottawa. David Johnston continues to fend off calls to step aside as special rapporteur on foreign interference, Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre is signalling Conservatives will continue to protest the Liberals' budget in the Senate, despite its passage in the House of Commons, and the People's Party of Canada leader is trying to make his return to the Parliament. On this episode, guest host Saroja Coelho dives into the top political stories with Catherine Cullen, host of the CBC political podcast, The House.

June 2, 2023 - The BC government has put out its list of 10 'naughty' municipalities it intends to pressure to speed up housing approvals, but what does it actually mean for affordability? Alberta's election wraps up, and are there any lessons for BC's parties on how the campaign went? Plus, a look at BC's newly-called byelections, as well as the solicitor general's latest warnings on Surrey policing and a BC Green proposal to make transit free for teenagers. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jillian Oliver, Jeff Ferrier and Allie Blades.

In this episode: the result of the Aston byelection – was it a big Labor victory or a bad loss for the Liberal Party?… and celebrating the life of Yunupingu: he was a great man of Australian political life. The work on the Voice to Parliament will continue, despite the best efforts of the small men of the Liberal and National parties to derail it.The Aston byelection resulted in either a big win for the Labor Party or a big loss for the Liberal Party, depending on which perspective people wish to choose. Most of the analysis during the week has been on what went wrong for the Liberal Party, but the focus should be on what the Labor Party did right to win the seat. Byelections have many political issues that can be read into them – most of this analysis tends to be wrong – but the result in Aston seems like it's an accurate reflection on what's happening in federal politics at the moment: good news for the Labor government; bad news for the Liberal Party.Yunupingu died during the week, campaigner for Indigenous land rights for most of his life. He first came to prominence with the Gove Land Rights case in 1971, which gave rise to the Woodward Royal Commission, the Aboriginal Land Rights Act, which in turn gave rise to the Mabo decision in 1992. Yunupingu was a highly respected member of the Australian community. His legacy on reconciliation, treaty, Voice to Parliament, land rights: he created the signposts for the where Australia needs to go on these issues – there's still some way to go on this – but Australia will finally get there, despite offensive opportunism of Peter Dutton and the Liberal–National Coalition: the small men of Australian politics.

This week, Guardian Australia's politics team sit down to answer your questions. Is there such thing as a safe seat? How prepared has the Albanese government been for the pushback on the voice? And what responsibility does the current government have in keeping us safe from Covid?

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After the resignations in disgrace of two Tory MPs, the Lib Dems and Labour are hoping to snatch victories in Thursday's byelections. Are Boris Johnson's voters ready to desert him?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

There are two important byelections this week: one in Tiverton and Honiton, the other in Wakefield. The Guardian's John Harris has been to both places, speaking to people about how they will vote and getting a sense of whether the Conservative government is in line for a shocking defeat. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

We take a closer look at the upcoming PNG elections which will feature new districts and counting procedures; New Pacific Health National Director role created for Health NZ; And while Tonga's PATOA party are winning election petitions we hear that it does not necessarily mean they will waltz through ensuing by-elections.

Byelections in BC, the first face off of federal Conservative leadership candidates and the abortion debate ripples through Canada.

BC has dropped mandatory vaccination cards, as promised, but it has left some people anxious and others (like BC Green's leader) worried the move is a mistake - did the province strike the right balance? Also, new legislation will make it easier to organize a union, exposing an age-old ideological fight in BC that is set to play out again. Plus, a look at two byelections in the province, and a deep dive into LNG Canada's expansion plans and whether BC can accommodate them in its climate change strategy. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jillian Oliver, Maclean Kay and Jeff Ferrier.

Byelections were held for Upper House seats in Shizuoka and Yamaguchi prefectures on October 24. The LDP won one and lost one, so the ruling coalition lost one of the two seats that were up for election. Tokyo markets are now awaiting the results of the October 31 Lower House election. In today's episode, MUFG Chief Japan Strategist Takahiro Sekido previews the October BoJ monetary policy meeting and general elections in addition to reviewing the August USTIC and September JSDA flow data. He also shares his views on the Dollar/Yen, Yen rates, and Yen basis. Disclaimer: www.mufgresearch.com (PDF)

Anna Priyadarshini brings you the news from Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Bengal, Illinois and Spain. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jessica Elgot and Rafael Behr discuss Matt Hancock's departure and the issues facing the new health secretary, Sajid Javid. Plus, after one of the nastiest campaigns in UK politics in recent times, will the Batley and Spen byelection cause another electoral upset for Labour?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

On Thursday July 8th, voters in Dublin Bay South will cast their votes in a byelection, triggered by the resignation of former Fine Gael TD Eoghan Murphy. What might the results tell us about the wider political picture here in Ireland and will this be an early indicator for the next general election? To take a look back through some pivotal byelections and their impact over the years, Harry McGee is joined by Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics at DCU and author of the forthcoming Charles Haughey biography.

Maya Wolfe-Robinson visits the Labour-held West Yorkshire seat of Batley and Spen, which votes in an increasingly heated byelection tomorrow. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Heather Stewart and Gaby Hinsliff look at the latest news out of Westminster. Plus: as we mark the fifth anniversary of the Brexit referendum, has it changed British politics irreversibly? Laura Parker, James Starkie and Anand Menon look back.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

Heather Stewart and Polly Toynbee assess party campaigns in the run-up to the regional and local elections on 6 May. Aubrey Allegretti asks the pollsters Emily Gray and Joe Twyman what to expect. Plus, 100 years after the partition of Ireland, Rory Carroll is joined by Prof Peter Shirlow and Patricia MacBride to look at the future of Northern Ireland. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

Hartlepool has sent a Labour MP to parliament in every election since 1964. But as old allegiances fray, Anushka Asthana looks back at how this previously thriving shipbuilding town has lost out over successive governments and wonders if the ‘red wall’ seat could be about to go blue at tomorrow’s byelection. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Jessica Elgot and Martin Kettle run through the week's biggest stories, including the growing Greensill scandal. Rory Carroll and Naomi Long discuss what's happening in Northern Ireland. Plus, Aubrey Allegretti previews that all-important byelection in Hartlepool. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

BJP has won 12 of the 15 seats contested by the rebel MLAs. Congress won 2 and an Independent claimed 1, leaving JDS with a nought.

The suspense over Kerala assembly byelection is set to end soon. Will the ruling Left Democratic Front emerge winners? How many seats will the opposition United Democratic Front get? Will National Democratic Alliance prove its strength this time? We will get answers in a few hours.

Libby Znaimer is joined by John Capobianco, Senior Vice President & Senior Partner, FleishmanHillard HighRoad, Charles Bird, Managing Principal of Earnscliffe Strategy Group in Toronto, and Karen Stintz, CEO of Variety Village. Last night, the Liberals squeaked by in two byelections in traditional Liberal strongholds. Is that a strong message to Ottawa or just a reflection of the local scene? Our panel weighs in on this and more. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

Marc Patrone speaks with Clinton Desveaux on the Conservatives loss in GTA byelections. Mike Duffy says the liberals narrow victory is a sign of weakness for them. Barbara Kay on trans athletics. Max Bernier's take conservative vote splitting. Kate Harrison looks at the bright side of the Tories defeat & Ian Jones on surviving societal upheaval.

Residents in two Toronto ridings, including one formerly won by Bill Morneau, will cast their votes in the by elections today. Will it prove to be a referendum on this federal government, which has brought several issues forward, such as the WE charity scandal? Guest: Christopher Waddell. Professor, School of Journalism and Communication, Carleton University. Expert in political journalism

IN TODAY’S EPISODE28th episode of the Space Citizen News Podcast.4 interviews today: AMP Cheryl Gallagher update on Parliamentary work and what you need to know about running in the Parliamentary by-elections.Head of Community Affairs Rebekah Berg talks about Volunteering for Asgardia and the official Discord server.Nation Builders: Vicky Hall and Ross Cheeseright share about the Space Drone project they are working on and announce the launch of the writing of a book with your short stories for Unity Day that will be gifted to Asgardia’s Head of Nation. In the news, 3 other AMPs resign, changes on the official website, comments on Decree 45, Review of the National Statistics and review of the calendar of current events for Asgardia.Stay safe, stay home, and stay tuned!https://www.spacecitizennews.com/scn028-podcast-episode-28/Support the show (https://liberapay.com/Ivan.Rosel/donate)

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This week Caitlin, David and Luke take a look at the byelections happening around Australia in July and try to figure out just what the heck is going on. We pride ourselves on being able to make any side of politics discomforted, so if you're offended, you might just be in terrible company! Journos and moderate centrists might cop more of a shellacking than anyone this hour. Listeners have commended the quality of talent and wit each week. If you like what we're putting together here, go recommend us to your weird friend, family member, work colleague or prison penpal! Follow our Facebook page at fb.com/dysatisfunctional, find our blog at dysatisfunctional.com, and Subscribe to our Youtube channel at Dysatisfunctional TV. At 100 subscribers we get a custom slug! (Eww) Hit that Subscribe button so you can tell your friends you got in on the ground floor. Thanks for joining us on this merciless quest for the truth of our strange lives together. The Lever is produced on the lands of the Wurundjeri, Boon Wurrung, and Woi Wurrung people, of the Kulin Nation, and we pay our respects to elders and families, past, present and future. We acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded, and that Australia is the only Commonwealth country that does not have a treaty with its Indigenous peoples.

Five federal byelections, and we think the more things change, the more they will stay the same. We suggest there will be no change in the numbers on the floor, but politics is so unpredictable in this day and age, so who knows?The Institute of Public Affairs: an insidious influence on politics, or part of the broad church of parliament? No, we think it's insidious and ruining democracy in Australia. It's the IPA and others, such as the Ramsey Centre of Western Civilisation, that are causing trouble, now wanting to influence Australian universities.And the old punching-bag of conservatives, the ABC, is in the firing line. The Liberals want to privatise the ABC – yes, their Council voted for this – yet, federal cabinet is denying this to be the case. But who said "no cuts to the ABC", just before he cut $254 million from their budget? Yes, former Liberal Prime Minister, Tony Abbott. Can the Liberals be trusted with the ABC? No, we don't think so.

Five federal byelections, and we think the more things change, the more they will stay the same. We suggest there will be no change in the numbers on the floor, but politics is so unpredictable in this day and age, so who knows?The Institute of Public Affairs: an insidious influence on politics, or part of the broad church of parliament? No, we think it's insidious and ruining democracy in Australia. It's the IPA and others, such as the Ramsey Centre of Western Civilisation, that are causing trouble, now wanting to influence Australian universities.And the old punching-bag of conservatives, the ABC, is in the firing line. The Liberals want to privatise the ABC – yes, their Council voted for this – yet, federal cabinet is denying this to be the case. But who said "no cuts to the ABC", just before he cut $254 million from their budget? Yes, former Liberal Prime Minister, Tony Abbott. Can the Liberals be trusted with the ABC? No, we don't think so.

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Byelections are not just important in the obvious sense of their results, but also for the confidence of political players. On Saturday Labor and Bill Shorten face a major test in the Melbourne seat of Batman, traditionally Labor but with the Greens now threatening the ALP’s hold. A Labor loss would be a blow to the morale of the opposition - it would also open some debate within the party about Shorten’s performance and what should be done to combat the Greens at the next election. On the other hand, if the ALP’s Ged Kearney came home victorious Labor would be well placed to put the heat on Malcolm Turnbull if as is expected the prime minister loses his 30th newspoll in a few weeks. We went to Batman in the final days of the campaign and spoke to Kearney and the Greens candidate Alex Bhathal as well as former deputy prime minister Brian Howe, who once held the seat, and former Greens leader, Bob Brown.

Greg goes on a rant about C-36 and the debate surrounding the new prostitution laws, Will argues that Andrea Horwath still has a future, and the boys look at recent federal byelections in a vain effort to determine what they mean despite being meaningless. The Spillway Network has launched a new show! Head over to Love.Make.Share and listen to Step Three, a show all about technology, nerdy stuff, making, and your projects. Don't forget to subscribe and rate us in your favourite podcatcher! You can find us on Stitcher, iTunes, Pocket Casts, or listen on the Spillway Radio network at leastwatched.ca.

In this episode: Will and Greg ramble on about the possibility of a boycott of the 2014 Sochi Games, and discuss the recent Ontario byelections. Show producer Trevor Laforce comes in front of the microphone for the first time, and Robert Mugabe makes a brief appearance.