Podcasts about conservative leader pierre poilievre

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.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre faced off against nine other candidates during a panel discussion in Camrose, Alberta, arguing that having a party leader represent the riding would more effectively address residents' concerns. The Canadian National Exhibition was flooded with a record number of desperate job seekers as youth and student unemployment soars in Toronto. Civil liberties advocates are challenging protest-free bubble zones, calling the legislation unconstitutional. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Geoff Knight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.

As the August US-Canada trade deadline looms, it's clear that the stakes have never been higher. While Carney is proactively securing new international trade deals and effectively engaging with Premiers, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre finds himself embroiled in the Battle River-Crowfoot by-election, desperately clinging to his MAGA base by doubling down on his support for the trucker Convoy. All the while, Trump's MAGA base is turning on him over the growing Epstein scandal and cover-up.Join Douglas Connors from the True North Eager Beaver Podcast and host Laura Babcock as they hold Poilievre and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith accountable for their flirtation with Trump and MAGA ideologies and demand answers. They also have some laughs about Canada's newfound sexy role on the world stage.Now is the time for our voices to be heard. We encourage you to share your thoughts and insights, and don't forget to subscribe and spread the word to your friends and family. Let's build a vibrant pro-democracy community where everyone can contribute to shaping our nation's future. Together, we can make a difference!

In the dead of summer, a shift in tone appears to be taking hold between Canada's premiers and the prime minister.On this week's West of Centre, three Alberta-based journalists examine what may be driving Premier Danielle Smith's recent change in rhetoric. At the latest premiers' summit, Smith downplayed talk of a new oil pipeline and instead emphasized on shared priorities with B.C. Premier David Eby — including ammonia exports, LNG expansion and increasing Trans Mountain's capacity.Meghan Potkins of the Financial Post offers a reality check on the private sector's appetite for a new pipeline. Lisa Johnson of The Canadian Press and Alex Boyd of the Toronto Star explore whether more in-person engagement — and a new prime minister — may be shifting the dynamic among provincial leaders. And to what political end?The panel also unpacks renewed controversy over coal payouts. The Alberta government is now facing millions more in potential liabilities after reversing its policy on coal development in the Rockies — raising the prospect of further legal and political fallout.Attention then turns to the Battle River–Crowfoot byelection, where federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre faces a ballot featuring some 200 names. Is it a genuine complaint, or a pre-emptive explanation for what could be a lower vote share in one of the country's safest Conservative ridings?The episode ends on a sobering note. Globe and Mail reporter Carrie Tait was recently targeted with surveillance. The panel reflects on rising hostility toward journalists, and how it threatens not just the press, but the public's access to information.Host: Rob Brown | Producer & editor: Falice Chin | Guests: Meghan Potkins, Lisa Johnson, Alex Boyd

How did the meeting go between Premier Doug Ford and Prime Minister Carney? Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says the long list of names lining up to flood the ballot in his upcoming federal byelection amounts to a “blatant abuse” of democracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of the Candice Malcolm Show, Candice remembers the Freedom Convoy and revisits the circumstances that led to this peaceful civic uprising. Candice welcomes Constitutional Lawyer John Carpay to the program and they discuss the court case, why it's dragging on so long, the potential miscarage of justice and the ridiculous double standards in charges and convictions in Canada. Next, they talk about Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's ongoing support of the Freedom Convoy, despite the state media's attempts to shame and ridicule him for daring to oppose their narrative. Finally, Candice and John discuss the unconscionable case of the Alexanders – a married couple who were fired from their teaching jobs because the wife, Nicole, quietly removed a gay pride poster from her Kindergarten classroom. That's enough to get you fired from your unionized job in Ontario. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three Canadian premiers are pushing for a new pipeline to be built from Western to Eastern Canada to help reduce our dependence on foreign oil. An Ontario Superior Court Judge halted an immigrant's guilty plea in a homicide case due to concerns about the accused's potential deportation. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre calls for a crackdown on what he calls the longest ballot “scam" flooding elections with record numbers of protest candidates. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Alex Zoltan! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of The Candice Malcolm Show, guest host Kris Sims breaks down the government's renewed push to gag your free speech and force you to pay for media you didn't choose — including the CBC, which just handed itself record-high pay raises after promising to cancel staff bonuses. Didn't Ottawa learn anything from the Emergencies Act ruling? A federal judge ruled that freezing the bank accounts of peaceful protestors was unconstitutional — and a massive overreach. So why is the government doubling down on censorship? Kris is joined by Canadian Constitution Foundation executive director Christine Van Geyn to unpack what that ruling means for civil liberties in Canada, and why it matters now more than ever. Plus — breaking news on the Tamara Lich sentencing. The Crown is seeking seven years in prison for a mischief conviction tied to the Freedom Convoy. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is speaking out — calling it a clear double standard in a justice system that routinely lets violent offenders walk free. And in Mississauga, a homeowner launches a legal challenge after city contractors destroyed his naturalized lawn without his consent. Christine explains why the Canadian Constitution Foundation is backing the case — and what's at stake for property rights and municipal taxpayers across the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prime Minister Mark Carney met with First Nations leaders this week to get their support for his nation-building plans — but some right-holders left with more questions than answers or outright blasted the meeting. Host Catherine Cullen checks in with Northern and Arctic Affairs Minister Rebecca Chartrand and Regional Chief of the British Columbia Assembly of First Nations Terry Teegee on the sidelines of the summit in Gatineau, Que.Then, ahead of next week's premiers' meeting in Huntsville, Ont., Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe explains why he believes a deal with Trump on tariffs is likely, but he doesn't think “elbows up” is the right way to get there.Plus, as federal data shows inequality is widening and the federal government is going big on military spending and national projects, two economists offer their views on the most pressing priorities for Canadians and whether Ottawa's spending matches their needs.Finally, two Hill watchers weigh in on the uphill path Carney faces on trade and energy projects, as well as the Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's shift in tone.This episode features the voices of:Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic AffairsTerry Teegee, Regional Chief of the British Columbia Assembly of First NationsScott Moe, Premier of SaskatchewanDon Drummond, economist and fellow-in-residence at C.D. Howe InstituteArmine Yalnizyan, economist and Atkinson Fellow On The Future Of WorkersChristopher Nardi, parliamentary reporter for the National PostStephanie Levitz, senior reporter for the Globe and Mail Ottawa bureau

The prime minister will join premiers for a meeting in Ontario cottage country next week, as the Aug. 1 deadline for a Canada-U.S. trade deal draws closer. New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt shares her priorities for the meeting. Plus, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is making some changes to his tone and strategy as he faces a must-win byelection in just one month. The Political Pulse Panel weighs in.

During a press conference on Tuesday, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that an upcoming trade agreement with the United States is expected to involve certain tariffs remaining on Canadian goods. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has said Canada needs a reduction in net migration—with fewer immigrant arrivals than departures—to allow Canada's infrastructure and services to catch up. A B.C. man previously convicted of strangulation and uttering threats is now facing murder charges for a hammer attack on his estranged wife, just hours after his release. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've lost sight of where Prime Minister Mark Carney is pointing his elbows as U.S. President Donald Trump keeps smacking Canada with more economic threats. Brian talks this week about Carney's erratic political shapeshifting with Conservative adviser Ginny Roth and veteran Liberal adviser Warren Kinsella, and asks: Is our new prime minister emerging as a progressive, a conservative, or someone who will just say anything to placate the public? They also discuss the not-so-certain future of Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, now boxing against a shadow opponent while his party members try to decide if he's the right man to keep leading them. And, if so, what will he stand for if Carney keeps stealing his ideas? (Recorded July 11, 2025) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Pierre Poilievre, leader of the Conservative Party of Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Carney government will continue to pursue a ban on the sale of all gas-powered vehicles by 2035. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre ripped the Liberal government for granting the ArriveCan contract to GCStrategies as a new report chronicles government failures. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Richard Wagner waded into political discourse, warning that U.S. President Donald Trump's comments threaten to push the United States into “dictatorship.” Tune into The Daily Brief with Isaac Lamoureux and Geoff Knight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we're looking at a new report from the Auditor General, which blasted the Liberal government for its massive failures on the COVID-era ArriveCan app, including nearly $100 million in contracts awarded to the small firm behind the app's development. Plus, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he supports Prime Minister Mark Carney's plan to reach NATO's 2% spending commitment and would support further funding for the Canadian Armed Forces as the alliance prepares to increase spending commitments ahead of a summit later this month. And finally, deputy Conservative leader Melissa Lantsman grilled Carney's new immigration minister, Lena Metlege Diab, over failures in the government's vetting process for new immigrants following a spate of terror-related arrests. Special Guest: Lise Merle.

Prime Minister Mark Carney traded barbs with Leader of the Official Opposition Andrew Scheer in his first question period appearance Wednesday, while Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre was forced to spectate after the loss of his seat last month. CBC's Rosemary Barton and Radio-Canada's Louis Blouin grade Carney's performance. Conservative deputy leader Melissa Lantsman explains her party's strategy while Poilievre is seatless. Plus, Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries president Christyn Cianfarani joins us from the security conference where Defence Minister David McGuinty vowed 'action to rebuild Canada's defence capacity.'

Canada eyes joining Trump's $175 billion “Golden Dome” missile defense plan — sparking backlash from China. A new Statistics Canada report reveals that the consumer carbon tax was in fact contributing to Canada's rising inflation. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre intends to launch an Economic Growth Council to make recommendations to Parliament on how to reverse Canada's ailing financial performance. Tune into The Daily Brief with Isaac Lamoureux and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada's new justice minister Sean Fraser dismissed concerns about two Liberal bills that enable criminals to be freed on bail as “weird.” Despite talking tough about trade on the campaign trail, Prime Minister Mark Carney's recent exemptions on U.S. goods essentially cancel out any retaliatory tariffs. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre blasted Liberal Prime Minister Mark Carney for refusing to release a federal budget this year. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Clayton DeMaine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we're looking at Prime Minister Mark Carney's Trump-style signing of a middle-class tax cut, a promise new Finance Minister Francois-Phillipe Champagne said would be the Liberals' top priority when Parliament returns on May 26. Plus, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre spoke about the importance of pipeline development to Canada's economy and warned Carney's decision to keep climate radical Steven Guilbeault in cabinet was further antagonizing provinces like Alberta and Saskatchewan. And finally, the case of hundreds of ostriches facing a cull order from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency is going viral online. Rebel News reporter Drea Humphrey has been covering the story and is headed to the remote farm.

Prime Minister Mark Carney's cabinet has two dozen new faces, but Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says the presence of some Trudeau-era ministers looks like “more of the same.” Can Carney reassure Canadians that he's bringing the change they voted for? Matt Galloway takes the political pulse with the CBC's Rosemary Barton and Kathleen Petty and the Globe and Mail's Stephanie Levitz.

Podcast host Joe Rogan expressed frustration with Pierre Poilievre's campaign team in a recent episode, revealing that they declined his request to have the Conservative leader on his show. Elections Canada told True North that it warned the Liberals about ballot padding concerns in 2024 as Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre may face off 200 protest candidates in his race to be re-elected. The plan to offset the impact of U.S. tariffs by increasing exports to Europe seems to be ineffective as the latest data for March shows a net decline in global exports. Tune into The Daily Brief with Isaac Lamoureux and Geoff Knight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elias Makos is joined by Caroline Codsi, Founder & Chief Equity Officer, Women in Governance, and Meeker Guerrier, Commentator at Noovo and RDS. A viral TikTok video is urging Quebec high school students to skip class this Friday in protest of a new government directive banning cellphones The Legault government is set to introduce a controversial bill aimed at making Quebec doctors more accountable for improving access to medical services Do we need to do more to restrict porn access, like the 20 U.S. states that require government ID verification, in this country? Clothing brand Garage is facing backlash over sexually suggestive products, including a t-shirt with the phrase “This top looks better wet.” Podcaster Joe Rogan says Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre declined an invitation to appear on his podcast

The challenges ahead for Prime Minister Mark Carney as the Liberals win another minority government. What's next for Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre after he lost his own riding? How the NDP lost official party status and its leader. Plus, the hopes the Liberals can reset relations with the Prairies. Click here for more Global National: ⁠https://link.chtbl.com/gndf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In their election night speeches, Liberal Leader Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre both pledged to find ways to work with other parties to protect Canadians against the threats of tariffs and annexation from U.S. President Donald Trump. Matt Galloway discusses what kind of common ground the parties can find, and whether they'll differ on things like housing and the energy sector, with two newly re-elected MPs: Conservative Chris d'Entremont and Liberal Dominic LeBlanc.

The challenges ahead for Prime Minister Mark Carney as the Liberals win another minority government. What's next for Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre after he lost his own riding? How the NDP lost official party status and its leader. Plus, the hopes the Liberals can reset relations with the Prairies. Click here for more Global National: ⁠https://link.chtbl.com/gndf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liberal Leader Mark Carney will form Canada's next government, though it remains unclear if he will lead a minority or majority parliament. Matt Galloway digs into what happened overnight, from where the Liberals won and lost, to the collapse of the NDP and Jagmeet Singh's resignation, to Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre losing his seat in the Ottawa riding of Carleton, but insisting he'll stay on to steer the party.Then, former cabinet minister Sean Fraser said that he wouldn't seek re-election, but changed his mind after a call from new Liberal Leader Mark Carney. He tells Galloway about the conversation that convinced him to change his mind, and Carney's promise of a better work-life balance now that Fraser has retained his seat in Central Nova.Plus, how are the winners and losers feeling as the dust begins to settle on a tight race with plenty of surprises? Galloway talks to re-elected Liberal Wayne Long, who was among the first in his party to call for former prime minister Justin Trudeau to step down; Andrew Lawton, author of Pierre Poilievre: A Political Life and the newly elected Conservative MP for Elgin-St. Thomas-London South; and Heather McPherson, the NDP's re-elected MP for Edmonton Strathcona, who some observers are saying could be the NDP's next leader. We also check in with voters and political commentators we met on The Current's election road show to hear how they're feeling about the results.Also, what are Conservatives thinking this morning — and should Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre resign the party leadership? Galloway talks to Peter MacKay, a Conservative cabinet minister in former prime minister Stephen Harper's government, who ran for party leadership in 2020.And Liberal Leader Mark Carney has said he'll govern for all Canadians, but a tight race has laid bare some of the divisions he'll face as he tries to unite Canada in the face of threats from U.S. President Donald Trump. Galloway talks to three people experienced in the challenges of governing Canada: former NDP MP Matthew Dubé, former Liberal MP Martha Hall Findlay, and Conservative Chris Alexander, who served as minister of citizenship and immigration under Stephen Harper.

House Party has a new episode coming up, but first we bring you the latest election results from our colleagues at Power & Politics. Liberal MP-elect Bruce Fanjoy explains how he beat Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre in his own riding, and Conservative MP-elect Scott Aitchison explains why he thinks Poilievre should remain leader. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith discusses what she needs to see from Prime Minister Mark Carney to heal a divide between Ottawa and western provinces. Plus, former Conservative deputy leader Peter MacKay and former Conservative chief of staff David McLaughlin discuss the party's future after failing to capitalize on an over-20-point polling lead.More from Power & Politics here: https://link.mgln.ai/PcUbqE

Liberal MP-elect Bruce Fanjoy explains how he beat Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre in his own riding, and Conservative MP-elect Scott Aitchison explains why he thinks Poilievre should remain leader. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith discusses what she needs to see from Prime Minister Mark Carney to heal a divide between Ottawa and western provinces. Plus, former Conservative deputy leader Peter MacKay and former Conservative chief of staff David McLaughlin discuss the party's future after failing to capitalize on an over-20-point polling lead.

Mark Carney has formed a minority government after winning Canada's 45th federal election. Jagmeet Singh says he'll step down as NDP leader once an interim replacement is selected. In a surprising turn of events, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has lost his seat in Carleton. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Geoff Knight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the final countdown to election night. On Monday, millions of Canadians will cast their ballots and choose their next federal government at a critical moment for Canada. Catherine Cullen sits down with David Coletto to find out what pollsters will be watching as results roll in from coast to coast.Next, CBC reporters on the road send us their final audio postcards from the campaign trail — with analysis on the Liberal, Conservative, NDP and Bloc Québécois campaigns so far.Plus, our panel of political strategists dissect the final moments of the campaign, including new information about Liberal Leader Mark Carney's call with U.S. President Donald Trump, reports that Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is at odds with Nova Scotia's Progressive Conservative premier and concerns that NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh will lose his seat.Then, The House does a deep dive into the new Ontario riding of Milton East-Halton Hills South. The residents of two towns have been pulled together this election — and some are delighted to now be in a battleground riding where every vote counts.Finally, a look into the classroom of a Vancouver Island University professor who's using a game to teach students how hard it is to be a politician.This episode features the voices of:David Coletto, CEO of Abacus DataMarci Surkes, Liberal strategistKate Harrison, Conservative strategistGeorge Soule, NDP strategistKristen Everson, CBC producerMichael MacKenzie, political science professor at Vancouver Island University

Liberal Leader Mark Carney was caught misleading Canadians about his call with U.S. President Donald Trump. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre vowed to give police and judges the power to dismantle tent cities and charge offenders—while offering treatment and housing to those battling addiction. A majority of Canadians oppose the Liberals' plan to ban gas and diesel cars by 2035, calling it unrealistic and costly amid backlash from taxpayers and the auto industry. Tune into The Daily Brief with Isaac Lamoureux and Geoff Knight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is promising to deal with encampments of homeless people by arresting them. He pledged to clean up the problem in parks but to also get drug treatment for those who need it. Critics want to know how criminalizing homelessness deals with unaffordable housing and helping people in need. Still with the election, the NDP's Jagmeet Singh says Liberal Mark Carney will win the election. And Singh told voters today they should keep the Liberals honest by voting for the NDP to deny Carney a majority government. Singh is facing discouraging polls that point to the loss of many NDP seats. Also, crown prosecutors in London, Ontario opened their case at the trial of five former hockey players on Canada's World Junior team. They detailed the incident as alleged by a young woman who said the men sexually assaulted her. Opening arguments put the focus on the meaning of consent.  Plus, Canadians are among the many thousands of people in Rome standing in long and winding lines to file past the coffin of Pope Francis. And, the most recent report on the coral reefs of the world finds they are dying around the globe, but perhaps not forever. 

It's been hotly debated by scholars and advocates for decades: do we need to change the way we elect governments in this country?On April 28th, there will be 91 candidates on the ballot in the riding of Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. It will be the longest ballot in Canadian election history. Of 91 candidates, 85 are independent protest candidates from the Longest Ballot Committee, a group raising awareness about electoral reform.Host David Smith speaks with one of those candidates, Blake Hamilton, about what the group hopes to accomplish with this move. 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

(Replay of Thursday's debate)I'm joined by 222 Minutes, Vesper, Clyde Do Something, Julien Newman and Jasmin Laine to watch and discuss tonights National Leaders Debate where Liberal Leader Mark Carney, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and the Bloc Québécois' Yves-François Blanchet will meet onstage for a final time before the April 28 vote.Cornerstone Forum ‘25https://www.showpass.com/cornerstone25/Text Shaun 587-217-8500Substack:https://open.substack.com/pub/shaunnewmanpodcastE-transfer here: shaunnewmanpodcast@gmail.comSilver Gold Bull Links:Website: https://silvergoldbull.caEmail: SNP@silvergoldbull.comText Grahame: (587) 441-9100

If there's anyone other than U.S. President Donald Trump who can take credit for helping the Liberals try to hang onto power, it's NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. After years protecting the Liberal government from falling in the House, Singh spent last week's debates inexplicably assisting Liberal Leader Mark Carney, as Brian discusses with Tasha Kheiriddin and Stuart Thomson from the Political Hack newsletter. They consider whether Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's performance moved the needle enough to overtake this new Liberal-NDP alliance in the federal election, and the difference voter turnout will make. They also get into other interesting developments, from Poilievre's advocacy for the notwithstanding clause to Carney's curious defence of tax avoidance and the disgraced gun buyback. (Recorded April 18, 2025) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 17, 2025: Liberal Leader Mark Carney, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh face-off in English-language debate

China ups tariffs on U.S. imports to 84%, starting at midnight.Canada's retaliatory 25% tariff on US-made vehicles that do not comply with new NAFTA rules goes into effect. Israeli airstrike kills at least 29 Palestinians in Gaza City. Some Muslim and Arab-Canadian voters want to hear more from Canada's leaders on the war in Gaza. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre pitches a new tough on crime law. Longtime Ottawa resident stranded in the United Kingdom after her wallet and permanent residency card were stolen.

For years, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has been framing the federal race as a “carbon tax election.” But then Mark Carney became the Liberal Leader and Prime Minister and “axed the tax” for him, setting the consumer carbon price to zero.Now, Poilievre is targeting another federal carbon tax – the one on the industry's largest emitters. It's part of a broader shift in this election toward energy sovereignty. Against the backdrop of U.S. President Donald Trump's ongoing threats to Canada's economy, there's been a surge in public and political support for domestic oil and gas projects.Today, The Globe's Adam Radwanski, a columnist who covers climate policy, is on the show. He'll walk us through the ongoing political fight over carbon pricing, why we're suddenly seeing more support for pipelines, and the cost of slowing Canada's efforts against climate change.Questions? Comments? Ideas? E-mail us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com

Many Albertans say they don't feel understood or appreciated by the rest of Canada, but as U.S. tensions deepen, so too do conversations about national unity. As part of The Current's election series, Crossroads: Coast to Coast with Canadian Voters, Matt Galloway travels to Red Deer in the heart of Alberta, to hear what matters most to voters in this election.Galloway visits a fracking site, a wind farm and a cattle farm to talk to voters who say Canada isn't making the most of its natural resources, and is ignoring an “amazing opportunity to feed and fuel the world.” At a cafe where newcomers take English lessons, there's optimism that Canada is one of the best places to live on earth, but fears that we've forgotten how to talk to each other. And in a staunchly Conservative area, one voter shares what it's like to be an NDP supporter.Then, three oil and gas workers share what they think the rest of the country gets wrong about their industry — and their province. And political strategists Shannon Phillips and Michael Solberg dig into the impact of Trump's threats and tariffs, and whether Edmonton-born Liberal Leader Mark Carney is gaining any ground from Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre.

Today, we're looking at the new global tariffs rolled out by President Donald Trump on Wednesday and how this announcement is reverberating around the world. Plus, the two men vying to become Canada's next prime minister have shared their vision for how the country should respond. We'll look at what Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and Liberal Leader Mark Carney are saying on the campaign trail. And finally, Freedom Convoy organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber are receiving rulings today for their mischief trial stemming from the 2022 Freedom Convoy, with the judge finally bringing an end to the three-year ordeal. Special Guest: Lise Merle.

Global leaders bracing for US President Donald Trump's to unveil tariff plan. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre outlines plan to respond to new US tariffs.  Mark Carney pauses campaigning to return to Ottawa for tariff annoucement.  Jagmeet Singh and federal NDP may be looking for a boost from provincial New Democrats in Western Canada. US federal judge dismisses corruption case against New York City mayor Eric Adams.  Canadian gun license applications are hitting record highs.

New US tariffs poised to hit Canada tomorrow. The United States objects to Canada's French language requirements in its annual list of trade complaints. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he will fulfill a list of demands put forward by Canada's oil and gas industry. Liberal candidate Paul Chiang bows out of Markham-Unionville race, after RCMP confirms it is investigating comments he made to Chinese-language media. 3 people killed in Israeli airstrikes targetting Hezbollah member in Beirut. Petronas natural gas pipeline bursts in Malaysia, sending fireball 20 storeys into the air. Myanmar's military accused of blocking aid to earthquake survivors.

Mark Carney may speak to US President Donald Trump this morning, as he fights back on auto tariffs.Statistics Canada reports GDP grew by 0.4% in January.Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is trying to change the narrative around his campaign.Powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake kills more than 140 people Myanmar and 8 people in Thailand.Israel launches airstrikes on a Beirut suburb for the first time since Israel and Hezbollah reached a ceasefire in November.Danes boycott US goods as VP JD Vance makes controversial visit to Greenland.King Charles is back at home after being treated briefly in hospital for side effects from his cancer treatment.The Juno Awards break new ground with a dedicated category for the growing South Asian music scene in Canada.

Today, we're looking at President Donald Trump's announcement of tariffs on all vehicles not made in the United States and how countries around the world are responding to the decision. Plus, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre released his plan to respond to American tariffs and support Canada's workers and industries. And finally, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith blasted Prime Minister Mark Carney over the Liberals' criticism of her efforts to negotiate with the U.S. and avoid tariffs.

Canada's 45th general election is officially underway. In five weeks voters will head to the polls to decide who will be the next prime minister. Liberal Leader Mark Carney is calling for a “strong, positive mandate” to take on U.S. President Donald Trump. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says a Tory government will be “respectful and firm” when standing up to Trump. The NDP, meanwhile, kicked off a campaign that is likely to be critical for Jagmeet Singh's party and the Bloc Quebecois are also facing unexpected headwinds. Find and follow Global National with Dawna Friesen here: https://link.chtbl.com/gndf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Preview: Canadian scholar Jonathan Hartley comments on the conservative vision for Canada led by Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre. More. 1951

Preview: Canadian scholar Jonathan Hartley comments on the conservative vision for Canada led by Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre. More. 1908 OTTAWA

"PREVIEW: CANADA: TRUDEAU: TARIFFS: Colleague Charles Burton looks to Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to restore U.S.-Canada balance on trade and security, following the Trudeau government's apparent shortcomings in these areas. More tonight." 1920 Alberta