Podcasts about conservative leader pierre poilievre

At Issue this week: Prime Minister Mark Carney unveils the next round of nation-building projects he says will transform Canada's economy. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre tries to move past party struggles. And François Legault's fight with Quebec doctors. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.

Nova Scotia MP Chris d'Entremont's decision to cross the floor to the Grits handed them a crucial vote to pass their budget and triggered a chain of events that left Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre struggling to maintain his grip on his caucus. In this episode of "It's Political," the Toronto Star's Ottawa bureau reporters — Raisa Patel, Mark Ramzy, Ryan Tumilty and deputy bureau chief Alex Ballingall — join Althia to discuss the events since the tabling of the Liberals' budget and what factors will play in Monday's crucial budget vote.  Can Mark Carney's government survive? But before that discussion, the Canadian Tax Observatory's CEO Heather Scoffield breaks down the content of that budget.  "It's Political" is produced by Althia Raj and Kevin Sexton. Our sound engineer is Matt Hearn. Our theme music is by Isaac Joel. The audio clips this week were sourced from ParlVu, CPAC, CBC and CTV.  

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre took questions today for the first time since losing two MPs. And he said he has no plans to change his leadership style. He says he's the only leader trying to make life affordable for Canadians.And: Donald Trump "knew about the girls.” That's one of the comments in emails released from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In messages to his friend Ghislaine Maxwell and to author Michael Wolff, Epstein seems to suggest Trump was more aware of his illegal activities than was previously known.Also: International tourism to the U.S. is down from last year—to the tune of nearly $5.7 billion US. Much of that is because Canadians don't want to go there anymore.Plus: Refugee claims surge, vacationers tossed out of hotel rooms amid bankruptcy, court approves Ontario plan to expand gambling, and more.

Budget week on Parliament Hill quickly became a stunning political drama after Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre lost two of his MPs in quick succession. One has crossed the floor to join the Liberals and the other says he'll resign as an MP in the spring. How bad is this for the Official Opposition, and where does Poilievre go from here? Conservative strategist Kate Harrison and Liberal strategist Marci Surkes discuss the impact on Poilievre's leadership, the mood in caucus and whether more departures could follow.Plus, Conservative House leader Andrew Scheer responds to the caucus commotion and lays out his party's criticism of the budget; and Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne defends his government's financial plan.And: Business Council of Canada president Goldy Hyder joins Armine Yalnizyan, Atkinson Fellow on the Future of Workers in a debate over whether this budget can spur investment and growth without making cost-of-living concerns worse; and Sahir Khan, co-founder and VP of the Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy helps tally up a budget scorecard on how the document has landed as a win or loss for Canadians.This episode features the voices of:Kate Harrison, Conservative strategist and vice chair at Summa StrategiesMarci Surkes, former senior advisor to Justin Trudeau and chief strategy officer at Compass RoseSahir Khan, co-founder of the Institute of Fiscal Studies and DemocracyFrançois-Philippe Champagne, Minister of FinanceAndrew Scheer, Conservative House leaderGoldy Hyder, president of the Business Council of CanadaArmine Yalnizyan, Atkinson Fellow on the Future of Workers

The latest developments from Ottawa following the second confidence vote, including tough questions for Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre; The case that garnered international attention as the Canadian Food Inspection Agency finishes the cull of the B.C. ostriches; Canada’s latest labour report and what the numbers are showing as young Canadians struggle to find employment.

Greg Brady spoke to Bryce McRae, Summa Strategies and former manager of stakeholder relations for Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre about PM Carney welcomes floor-crosser, Chris d'Entremont suggests there could be more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke to Bryce McRae, Summa Strategies and former manager of stakeholder relations for Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre about PM Carney welcomes floor-crosser, Chris d'Entremont suggests there could be more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U.S. President Donald Trump said Prime Minister Mark Carney apologized over an Ontario ad that Trump cites as his reason for halting trade talks, but says he won't restart negotiations. Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin deflects questions about whether the Liberals are keeping Canada's 2030 climate target, saying 'we always knew they were ambitious.' Plus, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre tells CBC's Rosemary Barton that he'd reverse a Supreme Court ruling striking down mandatory minimum sentences for some child pornography cases.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre blames Prime Minister Mark Carney for allowing trade talks to be derailed by a Ronald Reagan ad that the PM was aware of. An investigative journalist is raising alarm bells about foreign interference, highlighting Carney's private-sector ties to the Chinese government. Crime statistics show that crime in Canada's capital city has spiked by nearly two-thirds since the Liberals took office. Tune into The Daily Brief with Isaac Lamoureux and Alex Zoltan! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At Issue this week: Prime Minister Mark Carney drops hints that ‘sacrifices' are coming in the upcoming federal budget. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre tries to clarify his Trudeau jail time comments. Plus, Canada's warming relations with India. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.

Last week, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre made comments about the RCMP being “despicable” on a YouTube show, accusing them of “covering up” for former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. This sparked backlash from opposition parties as well as Conservatives, and earlier this week, Poilievre walked those comments back, explaining that he meant to direct his comments towards the former RCMP commissioner. Between his YouTube appearance and some recent social media activity, Globe opinion columnist Robyn Urback wonders: is Pierre Poilievre okay?Today, Robyn is on the show to try to unpack what Poilievre has been saying, and what all this could signal about the future of his leadership — and the state of the Conservative Party.Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Civil liberties advocates are warning that Canada's recognition of the World Health Organizations pandemic regulations, threatens Canada's sovereignty and violates Canada's constitution. The BC Conservatives have lost their fifth MLA since last election, this time the MLA opted to sit in the legislature as an independent candidate. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling for a hard cap to Prime Minister Mark Carney's federal deficit spending as Liberals announce a “substantial shortfall” with no target to balance the governments unreleased budget. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Geoff Knight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Canada seeks to land a trade deal with the United States, cracks began to emerge this week over whether some sectors — and corresponding provinces — are getting more attention than others. David Paterson, Ontario's representative in Washington, joins the show to discuss whether Ottawa is too focused on Canada's auto industry as B.C., Saskatchewan and Manitoba ask for more help with their lumber and canola sectors.Plus, while the trade war continues to bubble, Prime Minister Mark Carney is attempting a plan to get tougher on crime — and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has called RCMP leadership “despicable.” Political strategists Kate Harrison, Marci Surkes and Jordan Leichnitz join The House to dig into some of the biggest headlines of the week.Then, Catherine Cullen speaks with former Vancouver mayor Larry Campbell, who's been tapped by the B.C. government to improve the city's Downtown Eastside amid ongoing complex problems surrounding drugs, crime and homelessness.And: even with cuts to government spending on the horizon, Carney says he's making the Trudeau-era National School Food Program permanent. Debbie Field, national coordinator for Coalition for Healthy School Food, discusses the state of the program and whether the funding is still far from hitting the mark.This episode features the voices of:David Paterson, Ontario's representative in Washington, D.C.Kate Harrison, Conservative strategist and vice chair at Summa StrategiesMarci Surkes, former senior advisor to Justin Trudeau and chief strategy officer at Compass RoseJordan Leichnitz, NDP strategist and Canada Director at the Friedrich Ebert FoundationLarry Campbell, B.C.'s new adviser on Vancouver's Downtown EastsideDebbie Field, national coordinator of the Coalition for Healthy School Food

Ottawa announces its new border plan that aims to crack down on illegal guns and drugs coming into Canada; RCMP forcefully denies claims made by Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre that the agency shielded former PM Justin Trudeau from criminal charges; An uptick in ferry travel is giving a boost to local businesses following Ottawa's reduction of ferry fares this summer.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre slammed Prime Minister Mark Carney, calling his "trillion-dollar concession" to U.S. President Donald Trump a move that cost Canada jobs and investment.  Alberta Premier Danielle Smith called B.C. Premier David Eby's pipeline opposition unconstitutional and contrary to Supreme Court judgements on provincial jurisdiction. Freedom Convoy leaders Chris Barber and Tamara Lich were granted a conditional sentence in the Ontario Court of Justice for their involvement in the Freedom Convoy. The decision means the Convoy leaders will avoid further jail time. Tune into The Daily Brief with Isaac Lamoureux and Alex Zoltan! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says his party will not be supporting a key piece of Liberal legislation aimed at strengthening border security.Talks set for Cairo tomorrow to end Gaza war as US president Donald Trump pressure Hamas to accept his peace plan.British Police are set to get some new powers to deal with ongoing protests over the war in Gaza.A massive air assault on Ukraine as Russia attacks with about 500 drones.Russia warns the U-S against sending Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine.Flooding in Nepal leaves dozens dead.A B-C mother's mission to educate young people about air quality - her son died after wildfire smoke triggered an asthma attack.And Tanzania mourns this weeks death of Jane Goodall.

The government's independent parliamentary budget officer warns that under the Carney government, Canadians will face financial troubles unlike anything he's seen in his career. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Canada would be better off with the US-Canada tariff situation if Prime Minister Mark Carney "locked himself in a room.” The Toronto Star published an opinion piece advocating for the criminalization of "residential school denialism," and stated falsehoods about True North's best selling book, "Grave Error." Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Clayton DeMaine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When he was elected, Prime Minister Mark Carney promised a trade deal with President Donald Trump, a blaze of new major infrastructure projects and a return to affordable middle-class home ownership. Today, Canadian and American trade negotiating teams are barely speaking, the only prioritized projects recently announced were already in the works, and the housing plan looks like a monumental boondoggle with hazy deliverables, as Brian discusses this week with Stuart Thomson and Tasha Kheiriddin, the team behind Postmedia's Political Hack insider newsletter. As Stuart and Tasha describe, Carney enjoyed a good first week in the House with civility from returning Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. But that can't last as so many of the high expectations Carney has set collide with governing reality. (Recorded September 18, 2025) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vassy Kapelos is joined by Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, strategists Kathleen Monk, Kory Teneycke, and Scott Reid, and journalism experts Hannah Thibedeau, Bob Fife, and Robert Benzie.

Newly minted Liberal Leader Mark Carney ran on an ambitious platform. He promised quick and bold action. But six months into his tenure as prime minister, what have Canadians witnessed? This week on “It's Political” we'll get a variety of viewpoints on how Carney is dealing with Trump, the economy, the environment, among other issues. Then, the Toronto Star's Ottawa bureau will discuss the challenges this government faces in passing its agenda. Who will be Carney's dance partner? And how does the NDP's search for a new leader, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's review play into those considerations? Host Althia Raj is joined by politics reporters Ryan Tumilty and Raisa Patel, and the Star's deputy Ottawa Bureau Chief Alex Ballingall.  Also featured on this episode: Mark Warner, Principal at MAAW Law; economist Don Drummond, the Stauffer-Dunning fellow at Queen's University and a fellow-in-residence at C.D. Howe; and Anna Johnston, a staff lawyer at West Coast Environmental Law. This episode of “It's Political” was produced by Kevin Sexton and Althia Raj. Matt Hearn is our sound engineer. Our theme music is by Isaac Joel. Some of the audio clips this week were sourced from CPAC, CBC, CTV and BBC.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Israel following controversial Israeli attack on Hamas leaders in Qatar. Beijing rejects US president Donald Trump's call for NATO to sanction China over Russian oil purchases. South Korea says a high-ranking U-S diplomat has expressed regret over a raid on Korean workers. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre addressing his caucus today, ahead of his return to Parliament. Northern Ontario First Nation is hoping a new law will help them combat drug and crime problem. Tofino has become the first municipality in Canada to ban the sale of some plastic water bottles. Pope Leo turns 70 today, one day after Vatican celebrates its Jubilee 2025 with first rap performance in St. Peter's Square.

One of Mark Carney's election promises was to building affordable housing in Canada - and lots of it. Today, the Prime Minister outlined how this government will tackle this gargantuan task - announcing the creation of a new agency that will guide the process.Also: Parliament returns from its summer break on Monday - with Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre back in the house after a byelection win. And the opposition is pledging to hold the government to account. We take a look ahead at what to expect.And: It is the second school year since a cap was placed on study permits for international students. With another fall semester underway, students at Canadian colleges and universities are noticing changes to campus life.Plus: A vigil for a toddler killed in a crash at an Ontario daycare, The teacher bringing music to young people in Gaza, The seaweed industry in B.C., and more.

Ahead of MPs returning to the House of Commons, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre joins The House for a sit-down interview in studio to discuss the federal government's major projects list, his views on climate change and his worries about his family's security in a time of growing political violence.Then, Catherine Cullen talks to Dan Myerson, CEO of the Foran copper mine in Saskatchewan that made the top tier of Carney's projects list, and Martin Imbleau, the CEO of Alto, the high-speed rail project connecting Toronto to Quebec City that still has work to do before moving up to the A-list.Plus, Tonda MacCharles of the Toronto Star and Stuart Thomson of the National Post evaluate whether Carney can walk the political tightrope and keep provinces and territories happy. Finally, former federal environment minister Catherine McKenna discusses her new memoir, Run Like A Girl, and explains how she coped with sexist attacks and the increasingly toxic nature of political life in Canada.This episode features the voices of:Pierre Poilievre, leader of the Conservative Party of CanadaDan Myerson, CEO of Foran MiningMartin Imbleau, CEO of AltoTonda MacCharles, Ottawa bureau chief for the Toronto StarStuart Thomson, parliamentary bureau chief for the National PostCatherine McKenna, former federal environment minister and author of Run Like A Girl

The Weekly Wrap panel breaks down the biggest moments in Canadian politics this week. Prime Minister Mark Carney unveils the first group of federally approved major projects. Reports say the federal emissions cap could be on the chopping block. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he's concerned about growing threats to politicians.

Greg Brady spoke with Bryce McRae, Senior Consultant Summa Strategies and former manager of stakeholder relations for Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre about the Charlie Kirk murder & Why conservatives should be pro-union. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Abacus Data founder and CEO David Coletto joins The Hub to analyze the latest federal polling as Parliament prepares to reconvene with Prime Minister Mark Carney facing off against Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. He discusses the government's approval ratings, which have tightened significantly since Carney's post-election honeymoon period, and analyzes the politically explosive debate over the Temporary Foreign Workers Program.   The Hub is Canada's fastest growing independent digital news outlet.   Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get our best content when you are on the go:  https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)  Want more Hub? Get a FREE 3-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en   CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Video Editor Elia Gross - Sound Editor Rudyard Griffiths- Host   To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email support@thehub.ca

The president of the European Parliament says Europe is aiming to become a partner with Canada to fulfil its long-term energy needs, and move away from Russian oil and gas. Federal NDP Interim Leader Don Davies is defending a new party rule which requires that at least half of all leadership nomination signatures come from people other than “cisgender men.” Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is warning of another “Liberal housing crisis” in Canada as home construction has stalled in major cities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A mother in Nanaimo, B.C. has been banned from her child's school after refusing to delete a social media post criticizing a teacher's progress pride flag shirt on the first day back. Conservative MP Jamil Jivani criticized Ontario Premier Doug Ford, accusing him of lacking principles and creating cynicism among Conservative Ontarians. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has sent an open letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney laying out four priorities the official opposition wants to see the government focus on when parliament resumes next week. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Geoff Knight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced billions of dollars in funding and a new Buy Canadian policy to help Canadians fight back against the U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. Does that mean we're in it for the long haul with this trade war? Industry Minister Mélanie Joly joins The House to answer that question and more about whether Canada is straying away from international free trade.Then, as Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre demands the federal government axe the temporary foreign worker program, Catherine Cullen speaks to industry leaders and an immigration lawyer about the impact this proposal could have.Plus, the Public Health Agency of Canada is shaving roughly 10 per cent of its employees as it continues to shrink in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Globe and Mail health columnist André Picard explains what those cuts will mean for Canada's ability to counter vaccine misinformation as skepticism rises in Canada and the United States.Finally, some of Canada's NATO allies have been preparing their citizens for war or natural disasters for decades. Alex Wilner, director of Carleton University's Infrastructure Protection and International Security program and Eva Cohen of Civil Protection Youth Canada join the show to discuss whether Canada too should ask ordinary citizens to be ready to help in the event of everything from weather-related emergencies to terror attacks.This episode features the voices of:Mélanie Joly, Minister of IndustryKelly Higginson, CEO of Restaurants CanadaGabriel Miller, CEO of Universities CanadaMark Holthe, immigration lawyerAndré Picard, health columnist for the Globe and MailAlex Wilner, director of Carleton University's Infrastructure Protection and National Security programEva Cohen, Founder of Civil Protection Youth Canada

The Weekly Wrap panel breaks down the biggest moments in Canadian politics this week. Prime Minister Mark Carney unveils billions in funding to make Canada's economy more resilient. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre calls for an end to the temporary foreign worker program. And the NDP leadership race kicks off.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has revealed his party's fall agenda, and it includes fighting to abolish the temporary foreign worker program. Conservative MP and former True North journalist Andrew Lawton has defended Juno News co-founder Keean Bexte for his election reporting saying “journalism isn't a crime.” A Durham Region police union called out Liberal Justice Minister Sean Fraser, saying crime stats tell a different story than his flippant remarks on self-defence portrayed. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Geoff Knight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elias Makos is joined by Raphaël Melançon, a political analyst for Noovo and CTV Montreal News at 5. He is also the president and founder of Trafalgar Strategies, and Akil Alleyne, Reporter and commentator with extensive experience analysing legal, political, and social issues and Manager of the GemStar Circle of Excellence Scholarship Program. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on the Liberal government to scrap Canada’s temporary foreign worker program Former Quebec Premier Jean Charest says Canada will thank US President Donald Trump in 20 years A prominent U.S. conservative is set to brief Prime Minister Mark Carney’s cabinet behind closed doors today. Le Devoir reports that the cabinet shuffle will happen next week, and that the National Assembly will be prorogued for two weeks as the CAQ gets its ducks in a row

On today's episode of the Candice Malcolm Show, Candice discusses Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's announcement over the weekend calling for Castle Law-type changes to the criminal code to allow Canadians to use force – including lethal force if necessary – to defend themselves from intruders and attackers. Liberal Attorney General Sean Fraser clapped back at Poilievre and wrote on X:”‘This isn't the Wild West. It's Canada.” As Candice points out – that didn't age well, as the long weekend saw two gruesome examples of home invasion violence in Ontario, including the horrifying story of a man who was murdered in the middle of the night by intruders, right in front of his wife and small children. Candice is joined by Erika Barootes, founding President of the United Conservative Party of Alberta and Department Head of Applied Politics and Public Affairs at MaKami College. They discuss how the Liberals created this public safety crisis and how Canadians need to be able to defend themselves and their homes. Next, they discuss the latest from Alberta and Premier Danielle Smith's sensible policy to remove sexual and pornographic materials from Alberta schools. In response, the Edmonton Public School Board removed from than 200 books from its libraries – including classic novels that are in no way problematic. Smith responded by eviscerating the school board and calling out their attempt at “vicious compliance.” Thank you to MaKami College for sponsoring this episode. Enroll in their applied politics diploma program and earn a $500 Juno News scholarship! Learn more at CandiceMalcolm.com/MaKami Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of the Candice Malcolm Show, Candice shares documents that Juno News has uncovered showing that CBC has hired at least 20 temporary foreign workers in their Ontario offices. As Candice reports, the CBC has used Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIA) to claim they cannot find Canadian workers to fill these positions. The CBC, since 2015, has filed at least 20 of these in Ontario, including for positions they deem “high wage.” CBC claims to represent Canadian culture while taking $1.4B annually from the taxpayer, and yet, they prioritize hiring foreigners over Canadians. Later in the show, Candice is joined by Juno News host Alexander Brown to discuss the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) and how it has led to record youth unemployment. They discuss Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's comments yesterday in PEI condemning the Liberal management of the TFWP and his prediction that the numbers will continue to rise despite Liberal promises to cap the program. They also discuss Conservative Immigration Critic Michelle Rempel Garner's work exposing LMIA and TFWP scams. Next, they discuss a new lawsuit against the CBC over its unwillingness to disclose subscription numbers for their lacklustre streaming service Gem. The CBC takes taxpayer money, then turns around and charges a premium to watch its programming, and on top of that, they're using even more taxpayer resources to go to court to block an access to information request and defend their lack of transparency. Typical CBC. Thank you to ExpressVPN for sponsoring this episode. Juno News viewers get a special 4 month free offer at www.CandiceMalcolm.com/ExpressVPN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Industry Minister Mélanie Joly and International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu defend their government's progress on trade and security diversification as Prime Minister Mark Carney concludes his trip to Europe, and as Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre accuses Carney of 'jetting around' and 'signing phony declarations' without making progress on major projects at home.

Today, we're looking at Prime Minister Mark Carney suggesting Canadian troops could be deployed to Ukraine as part of a security guarantee against Russian aggression. Plus, with a home invasion in Lindsay, Ont., bringing Canadians' attention to the country's self-defence laws, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said his party will push for stronger, clearer laws on the issue. And finally, Ottawa's Pride parade was cancelled after it was halted by pro-Hamas protesters who blocked the road and demanded to negotiate with the group's organizers. Special Guest: Lise Merle.

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced he will match the United States by removing Canadian tariffs on US goods covered by CUSMA, starting September 1st. Following the announcement, U.S. President Donald Trump responded to the move, saying it was "nice" and that he wanted to "be good to Canada." But, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Carney's trade decision was weak and that his elbows "have mysteriously gone missing". So, was this sudden turn in trade negotiations with Donald Trump -- elbow's up, elbow's down or elbows gone?Our question: What grade are you giving Mark Carney on negotiations with Donald Trump? Is he playing it smart or selling Canada short?

Liberty Dispatch ~ August 21, 2025In this episode of Liberty Dispatch, hosts Andrew DeBartolo and Matthew Hallick discuss Pierre Poilievre’s recent by-election blowout victory and why he and his “con”-servatives are likely incapable of taking Canada out of the upside down. For full access to all our content, including the extended interviews, become a paid subscriber at: ldcanada.substack.com; Opening & Intro (00:00-01:18) Welcome & Introduction (01:18-05:40) Segment 1 - Poilievre Wins By-election (05:40 -42:35):Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre speaks following byelection win – August 18, 2025 | CPAC via YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/embed/RaNjSKWDSuo;"Poilievre Easily Wins Alberta By-Election, Will Return to Parliament This Fall" | LifeSiteNews: https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/poilievre-easily-wins-alberta-by-election-will-return-to-parliament-this-fall/;"Pierre Poilievre Wins Crucial Byelection, Regains Seat in Parliament" | The Post Millennial: https://thepostmillennial.com/breaking-pierre-poilievre-wins-crucial-byelection-regains-seat-in-parliament?utm_content=; Segment 2 - Canada's Crazy Gun Buyback Continues (44:20-52:13):"Carney Government Planning to Complete Gun Buy-Back Program by End of Next Year" | Toronto Star: https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/carney-government-planning-to-complete-gun-buyback-program-by-end-of-next-year/article_3629f843-1377-4c45-b65e-b95904cd7f5a.html; Segment 3 - Arrested for Self-Defence? (52:55-01:08:29):"Canadian Man Arrested for Assaulting Intruder During Home Invasion" | The Post Millennial: https://thepostmillennial.com/canadian-man-arrested-for-assaulting-intruder-during-home-invasion?utm_content=; Conclusion & Outro (01:08:29 -01:11:42) SHOW SPONSORS: New Sponsor! Bitcoin Mentor: https://bitcoinmentor.io/aff/liberty Invest with Rocklinc: info@rocklinc.com or call them at 905-631-546; Diversify Your Money with Bull Bitcoin: https://mission.bullbitcoin.com/dispatch; BarterPay: https://barterpay.ca/; Barter It: https://www.barterit.ca/; Get freedom from Censorious CRMS by signing up for SalesNexus: https://www.salesnexus.com/; SUBSCRIBE TO OUR SHOWS/CHANNELS: LIBERTY DISPATCH PODCAST: https://libertydispatch.podbean.com; https://rumble.com/LDshow; CONTACT US: libertydispatch@pm.me STAY UP-TO-DATE ON ALL THINGS LD:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liberty_dispatch/; Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LibertyDispatchCanada; X: @LDCanada - https://x.com/_LDCanada; Rumble: https://rumble.com/LDshow; YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@libertydispatch Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW, and SHARE it with others!

Liberty Dispatch ~ August 21, 2025 In this episode of Liberty Dispatch, hosts Andrew DeBartolo and Matthew Hallick discuss Pierre Poilievre's recent by-election blowout victory and why he and his “con”-servatives are likely incapable of taking Canada out of the upside down. For full access to all our content, including the extended interviews, become a paid subscriber at: ldcanada.substack.com; Opening & Intro (00:00-01:18) Welcome & Introduction (01:18-05:40) Segment 1 - Poilievre Wins By-election (05:40 -42:35): Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre speaks following byelection win – August 18, 2025 | CPAC via YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/embed/RaNjSKWDSuo; "Poilievre Easily Wins Alberta By-Election, Will Return to Parliament This Fall" | LifeSiteNews: https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/poilievre-easily-wins-alberta-by-election-will-return-to-parliament-this-fall/; "Pierre Poilievre Wins Crucial Byelection, Regains Seat in Parliament" | The Post Millennial: https://thepostmillennial.com/breaking-pierre-poilievre-wins-crucial-byelection-regains-seat-in-parliament?utm_content=; Segment 2 - Canada's Crazy Gun Buyback Continues (44:20-52:13): "Carney Government Planning to Complete Gun Buy-Back Program by End of Next Year" | Toronto Star: https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/carney-government-planning-to-complete-gun-buyback-program-by-end-of-next-year/article_3629f843-1377-4c45-b65e-b95904cd7f5a.html; Segment 3 - Arrested for Self-Defence? (52:55-01:08:29): "Canadian Man Arrested for Assaulting Intruder During Home Invasion" | The Post Millennial: https://thepostmillennial.com/canadian-man-arrested-for-assaulting-intruder-during-home-invasion?utm_content=; Conclusion & Outro (01:08:29 -01:11:42) SHOW SPONSORS: New Sponsor! Bitcoin Mentor: https://bitcoinmentor.io/aff/liberty Invest with Rocklinc: info@rocklinc.com or call them at 905-631-546; Diversify Your Money with Bull Bitcoin: https://mission.bullbitcoin.com/dispatch; BarterPay: https://barterpay.ca/; Barter It: https://www.barterit.ca/; Get freedom from Censorious CRMS by signing up for SalesNexus: https://www.salesnexus.com/; SUBSCRIBE TO OUR SHOWS/CHANNELS: LIBERTY DISPATCH PODCAST: https://libertydispatch.podbean.com; https://rumble.com/LDshow; CONTACT US: libertydispatch@pm.me STAY UP-TO-DATE ON ALL THINGS LD:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liberty_dispatch/; Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LibertyDispatchCanada; X: @LDCanada - https://x.com/_LDCanada; Rumble: https://rumble.com/LDshow; YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@libertydispatch Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW, and SHARE it with others!

The friends of Jeremy McDonald, a 44-year-old man who faces charges after defending himself from a home intruder, have come forward in his defence. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling the suspension of a B.C. nurse authoritarian censorship and an attack on freedom of expression. A convicted ISIS kidnapper and sniper was allegedly spotted by the Conservatives safety critic in a minimum security prison. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Clayton DeMaine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is heading back to Parliament Hill after his by-election win in Alberta this week.The federal Conservative Leader won the riding of Battle River-Crowfoot with 80.4 per cent of the vote, a decisive victory that affirmed his support among rank-and-file party members and sets the stage for a showdown in the House of Commons opposite Prime Minister Mark Carney.But the vote in Battle River-Crowfoot was just the first of several tests ahead for the re-seated Opposition Leader in his broader quest to become prime minister.Host Caryn Ceolin is joined by Lewis Krashinsky, a political scientist at the University of Toronto, to discuss the challenges that will determine Poilievre's second shot at government. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

It's Wednesday, August 20th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Muslim Nigerians killed 7,000 Christians this year A Nigerian-based nonprofit reports Islamic extremists have killed over 7,000 Christians in the country so far this year. The International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law also found that nearly 8,000 Christians were violently seized and abducted.  The report notes this translates into “an average of 30 Christian deaths per day and more than one per hour.” Since 2009, Jihadists in Nigeria have killed over 125,000 Christians and destroyed nearly 20,000 church buildings.  Please pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ in Nigeria. The country is ranked seventh on the Open Doors' World Watch List of the most difficult countries to be a Christian.  Psalm 14:4 asks, “Have all the workers of iniquity no knowledge, who eat up my people as they eat bread, and do not call on the LORD?” Absurd charges dropped against Scottish pro-life grandmother Authorities in Scotland dropped charges against a 75-year-old grandmother who was arrested for holding a sign near an abortion mill.  Back in February, Rose Docherty held a sign that read: “Coercion is a crime, here to talk, only if you want.” Officials arrested her for violating a “buffer zone” law that restricts free expression near abortion mills. Docherty reacted to her case being dropped. She said, “This is a victory not just for me, but for everyone in Scotland who believes we should be free to hold a peaceful conversation.” Conservative Canadian Pierre Poilievre wins election In Canada, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre (pronounced PAH-lee-ev) won a special election in the province of Alberta on Monday.  Poilievre heads back to Canada's parliament after losing his seat earlier this year. He will continue his work as the opposition leader against Canada's ruling Liberal Party. Listen to comments from Poilievre. POILIEVRE: “We will work together. We will fight together. We will sacrifice together to restore the opportunity that our grandparents left for us, so that we can leave it for our grandchildren, so that we can once again restore a country that is strong, self-reliant and sovereign. That is why we stay united. That is why we go forward. May God keep our land glorious and free.” Trump wants to end mail-in ballots In the United States, President Donald Trump said Monday that he wants to end mail-in ballots as well as voting machines. Listen to comments from Trump.  TRUMP:  “You can never have a real democracy with mail in ballots. We, as a Republican Party, are going to do everything possible that we get rid of mail-in ballots. We're going to start with an executive order, that's being written right now by the best lawyers in the country, to end mail-in ballots because they're corrupt.” Trump wrote on Truth Social, “With their HORRIBLE Radical Left policies, like Open Borders, Men Playing in Women's Sports, Transgender and ‘WOKE' for everyone, and so much more, Democrats are virtually Unelectable without using this completely disproven Mail-In SCAM.” Bank of America will stop "debanking" conservatives The New York Post reports that Bank of America scrapped a rule used to “debank” conservatives. Major banks have also used the rule to deny services to religious groups, especially Evangelical ones.  JP Morgan Chase dropped the rule last year. Bank of America finally followed suit.  Jeremy Tedesco with Alliance Defending Freedom said, “Over the past two years, ADF and our partners in both the private and public sectors have repeatedly engaged with Bank of America's leadership to advocate for this change.” Fewer Americans are moving The Wall Street Journal reports that U.S. domestic migration rates are down. Only 7.9% of Americans relocated to a new town or city last year, down from about 20% in the 1950s and 60s. The rate has been steadily declining since then. People are also moving less within their own county. That rate is down 47% over the past three decades.  The falling domestic migration rates are associated with high mortgage rates, dual-income households, an aging population, and remote job opportunities.  Church-engaged Christians have less stress, anxiety, and loneliness And finally, the American Bible Society released the fifth chapter of its State of Bible: USA 2025 report. The chapter measured church engagement as the level of a person's involvement in the life, mission, and community of a local church. Only 34% of self-identified Christians attend church weekly. In terms of generations, Gen Z had the lowest levels of church engagement. Women, married people, Evangelicals, and people in small cities were more likely to be highly engaged with their church. John Plake with the American Bible Society said, “Our survey shows that church-engaged Christians have significantly less stress, less anxiety, less loneliness, and more hope.” Hebrews 10:24-25 says, “And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Wednesday, August 20th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

CUPE and Air Canada reach tenative agreement, sending striking flight attendants back to work. CBC projects Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will win Battle River-Crowfoot byelection and regain a seat in parliament. Inflation dropped to 1.7 per cent in July due to lower gasoline prices according to Statistics Canada.European leaders who accompanied Ukraine's president to the White House, hold a virtual call today.Gaza's health ministry says 3 adults have died from starvation and malnutrition in the past 24 hours. Efforts continue to get people living in tents out of the woods after Nova Scotia's ban due to wildfires.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is telling Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to work with Prime Minister Mark Carney on a “Team Canada” approach to U.S. tariffs. Meanwhile, a transgender festival on Vancouver Island was cancelled after anti-Israel activists demanded organizers take a stance on Gaza. And the Air Canada strike is set to continue despite the Liberal government declaring it illegal. Tune in to the Daily Brief with Isaac Lamoureux and Geoff Knight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nova Scotia and New Brunswick's premiers have each altered their explanations for controversial forest bans for the third time in a week. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Mark Carney's Liberals “couldn't care less about the West,” citing their electric vehicle mandate. And the Canadian Taxpayers Federation is celebrating a federal court decision allowing its challenge to the capital gains tax hike to proceed, potentially setting a precedent for democratic approval of all future tax increases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by: David Menzies and Drea Humphrey (ft. The National Telegraph's Wyatt Claypool and political commentator Viva Frei) Today, we're looking at Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's call for Canada to have net negative migration numbers after new arrivals to the country increased starting in 2022. Plus, constitutional lawyers are ripping Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston's decision to ban hiking, camping and fishing in the Atlantic province over wildfire concerns. And finally, Canada suffered a shocking loss of 40,000 jobs in the month of July — could more economic trouble be headed our way if a trade deal with the U.S. can't be reached? 

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's campaign manager Jenni Byrne says she won't be running her party's campaign in the next federal election — but defends choices made during the last election, which saw Poilievre lose his seat. Power & Politics hears from host of the Beyond a Ballot podcast, Rachael Segal, who scored a rare interview with Byrne. Plus, Prime Minister Mark Carney doubles down on his decision not to add any new retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. as job numbers take a hit in Canada. P.E.I. Premier Rob Lantz reacts.

Senior UN official warns expanding Israeli military operations in Gaza “would risk catastrophic consequences for millions of Palestinians." US special envoy Steve Witkoff meeting with Russian leaders ahead of Friday deadline for Ukraine peace deal. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. cancels $500 million in funding for developing mRNA vaccines. At least 4 dead, 11 missing in northern India flash flooding. Despite growing fines, illegal dumping grows in B.C.'s Fraser Valley. Prime Minister Mark Carney hints at dropping some tariffs, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says that's not what Carney promised during the election. More than 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants could go on strike later this month. Nova Scotia driver claims to go one million kilometres in his 1985 Toyota Tercel.

Today, we're looking at reactions to Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre — and his challengers — performance in Tuesday night's Battle River—Crowfoot byelection debate. Plus, Sean Feucht is continuing to face cancellations, with city officials in Winnipeg scrapping the Christian pastor and musician's permit for a show in the Manitoba capital. And finally, Ontario Premier Doug Ford is expected to officially end a deal with Elon Musk's Starlink, costing taxpayers money and punishing rural residents over trade tensions with the United States. Special Guest: Lise Merle.

Today, we're looking at the ongoing drama over ballots in the byelection for Battle River—Crowfoot, where Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is looking to secure a seat so he can return to the House of Commons, after Elections Canada announced voters would be submitting write-in ballots after activists submitted an enormous list of candidates. Plus, Ontario Premier Doug Ford has flip-flopped on his previous statement about granting work permits to asylum seekers as the country struggles with unemployment, especially among young people. And finally, while some premiers have signed agreements on potential pipeline projects, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew remains a holdout despite previous statements supporting national unity projects. Special Guest: Lise Merle.