Podcasts about defence minister anita anand

July 14 , 2023 - Power and Politics speaks to Defence Minister Anita Anand on the heels of the NATO summit in Lithuania. Plus, frustration is growing with the federal government over its promised bail reforms. An interview with Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi.

Provincial and territorial leaders speak with reporters at the conclusion of the annual conference of western premiers. British Columbia Premier David Eby hosted this year's conference in Whistler. He is joined by Danielle Smith (Alberta), Scott Moe (Saskatchewan), Heather Stefanson (Manitoba), Ranj Pillai (Yukon), Caroline Cochrane (Northwest Territories), and P.J. Akeeagok (Nunavut). Key issues such as strengthening infrastructure and trade corridors, addressing energy security both domestically and internationally, and preserving Canada's Arctic sovereignty were discussed at the conference. The premiers respond to questions from reporters on topics ranging from infrastructure funding, climate action, interprovincial trade barriers, and labour shortages.Defence Minister Anita Anand holds a news conference in London with her British counterpart, Secretary of State for Defence Ben Wallace. Minister Anand is visiting the U.K. from June 27-29 to meet with British officials and to visit a military base where Canadian Armed Forces personnel are training Ukrainian soldiers. The defence minister announces that Canada will deploy two ships to join a NATO mine-clearing mission as part of Operation Reassurance in Northern Europe. (June 29, 2023

Defence Minister Anita Anand holds a news conference in London with her British counterpart, Secretary of State for Defence Ben Wallace. Minister Anand is visiting the U.K. from June 27-29 to meet with British officials and to visit a military base where Canadian Armed Forces personnel are training Ukrainian soldiers. The defence minister announces that Canada will deploy two ships to join a NATO mine-clearing mission as part of Operation Reassurance in Northern Europe. (June 29, 2023)

Special rapporteur David Johnston resigned late last week from his role investigating foreign interference, citing a “partisan atmosphere” around his appointment. "The West Block" host Mercedes Stephenson speaks to Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc about the government's next moves and whether Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will call a public inquiry. Plus, Canada is facing its worst wildfire season on record. So far this year, there have been almost 2,400 fires, and more than 400 are still active. Hundreds of Canadian Armed Forces soldiers have been deployed to help, at a time when the military is already feeling the strain from limited resources and personnel shortages. Stephenson speaks to Defence Minister Anita Anand about the role of the CAF during disasters like this wildfire season and some of the other major challenges facing the military.

Retired vice-admiral Mark Norman discusses why he's called on the government to take military matters more seriously, then Defence Minister Anita Anand responds. MPs Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Michelle Rempel Garner discuss proposed regulations on AI in Canada and whether the government is ready for the rapidly evolving technology. Plus — The House hears from federal workers who have walked off the job and Larry Savage, professor of labour studies at Brock University, outlines the political dynamics of the major strike.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Defence Minister Anita Anand, and Ontario Premier Doug Ford are among those taking part in a vigil in Toronto marking the one-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Russia launched its full-scale military operation on February 24, 2022. The vigil in Toronto is one of several being held across the country to mark the sombre anniversary

Bombshell allegations from intelligence sources that a sitting Liberal MP is a witting affiliate of the Chinese government's attempts to interfere in Canada's democracy are renewing concerns over foreign meddling in Canada's 2019 and 2021 elections. ‘The West Block' host Mercedes Stephenson sat down with former CSIS director Dick Fadden, former Conservative MP Kenny Chiu and Global News investigative reporter Sam Cooper to discuss whether a public inquiry is necessary to investigate foreign election interference. Plus, Stephenson speaks with Defence Minister Anita Anand about the four Leopard 2 tanks being sent to support Ukraine at a time when the Canadian Armed Forces are being stretched to the limit at home.

Host Vassy Kapelos discusses the week's top political stories with Defence Minister Anita Anand, British Commissioner to Canada Susannah Goshko, Polish Ambassador to Canada Witold Dzielski, former deputy prime minister John Manley, Rubicon Strategy's Kory Teneycke, CTV News political analyst Tom Mulcair and Scott Reid, The Globe and Mail's Robert Fife, The Hill Times' Charelle Evelyn and CTV News' Joyce Napier.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a news conference in Richmond Hill, Ontario. He faces questions on issues including calls to close the Roxham Road unofficial border crossing in Quebec and alleged foreign interference in Canadian federal elections. (February 22, 2023)Canada's foreign affairs minister Mélanie Joly delivers remarks in New York as she takes part in a United Nations conference on Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine. The event is taking place ahead of the one-year anniversary of the war in Ukraine. Russia launched its military operation on February 24, 2022.Defence Minister Anita Anand holds a news conference in Vancouver. She is in British Columbia to tour the Seaspan Shipyards, which is building vessels as part of Canada's shipbuilding strategy, and to meet with members of the Ukrainian-Canadian and Iranian-Canadian communities.Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian PeopleGeneral Assembly/Ukraine Türkiye/Syria Deputy Secretary-General/Trip AnnouncementSecurity Council/Somalia Mali Cyclone Freddy Democratic Republic of the CongoDemocratic Republic of the Congo/ Human RightsCentral African Republic Myanmar Sustainable Development Goals Stimulus Briefings Tomorrow Financial Contribution

Kick the week off with David Menzies and Sheila Gunn Reid on this Monday edition of the DAILY Roundup. Today, we're looking at a poll asking Canadians if they agreed with Pierre Poilievre's statements over the past few months that “it feels like everything is broken in Canada.” Plus, after a controversial speaker was silenced from speaking at the University of Lethbridge, Alberta's government is ordering the province's universities to file annual reports on efforts to protect freedom of speech. Finally, Defence Minister Anita Anand has made several recent announcements, including supporting the US' shooting down of an alleged Chinese spy balloon, deploying aircraft to Haiti and announcing the arrival of the first Canadian Leopard 2 tank in Poland before it is shipped to Ukraine.

The Bill Kelly Show Podcast: Topics Include: ·        Parliament returns ·        Healthcare negotiations ·        Trudeau AND Poilievre attach each other in dueling speeches ·        And more… GUEST: Dr. Lori Turnbull, Director of the School of Public Administration with Dalhousie University - Canada will supply Ukraine with four Leopard 2 A4 main battle tanks and Canadian Armed Forces trainers to teach Ukrainian soldiers how to operate the vehicles, Defence Minister Anita Anand announced Thursday. GUEST: Christian Leuprecht (le-PRECK, NOT LEW-preck), Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute - Topics Include: ·        Calls for police reforms flood Memphis ·        U.S general predicts country will be at war with China in 2025 ·        GOP national sales tax talk backfires ·        And more…. GUEST: Jennifer Johnson, Washington Correspondent for Global News

It has almost been one year since the Russian Federation invaded the Ukrainian border. The attacks are unrelenting and are reported to be brutal in nature. the destruction of civilian sites and the blocking of humanitarian efforts are thought to be criminal. Minster Anita Anand is promising not only Canadian support to defend Ukraine but also states that Russia and Putin will be held accountable for what they have done.Defence Minister Anita Anand is visiting Kyiv, Ukraine, to reaffirm Canada's unwavering solidarity with Ukraine and to meet with Ukrainian officials, including Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov.Minister Anand announced that Canada will donate 200 Senator Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) to Ukraine. This new package of military assistance responds to a specific Ukrainian request for these vehicles, which are being purchased from Roshel, a Canadian company based in Mississauga, Ontario. This aid is valued at over $90 million and is allocated as part of the additional $500 million in military aid for Ukraine announced by Prime Minister Trudeau in November 2022.s are security task vehicles that are easily maneuverable and adaptable. The vehicles offer state-of-the-art, best-in-class technology and weapons can easily be mounted on them. These vehicles allow for the safe transport of personnel and equipment, and medical evacuations. The vehicles' armour will help shield troops when they are unable to avoid danger.Minister Anand announced this news alongside her Ukrainian counterpart, Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov, with whom she held a productive bilateral meeting.During their meeting, Minister Anand and Minister Reznikov discussed how Canada can continue to meet Ukraine's pressing defence needs. Minister Reznikov commended Canada for the over $1 billion in military assistance committed to Ukraine since February 2022. This assistance includes a National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) with associated munitions, 39 armoured combat support vehicles, anti-tank weapons, M777 Howitzers and associated ammunition, and more.Minister Reznikov updated Minister Anand on the state of the conflict, and Minister Anand strongly condemned Russia's ongoing attacks on Ukrainian population centres and critical infrastructure. Minister Anand reiterated that Canada will continue to provide Ukraine with the defensive capabilities that it needs to fight and win.Minister Anand updated Minister Reznikov on the progress of Operation UNIFIER – Canada's training mission for Ukrainian personnel, currently active in the United Kingdom and Poland. Approximately 230 Canadian Armed Forces personnel are currently deployed on Operation UNIFIER, which has trained over 35,000 Ukrainian security forces personnel since its launch in 2015. Minister Anand highlighted ongoing efforts by the Royal Canadian Air Force Air Mobility Detachment based in Prestwick, Scotland to transport Ukraine-bound military aid donated by Canada, Allies, and partners, and noted that Canada has transported over six million pounds of Ukraine-bound military aid within Europe so far.The ministers also discussed their upcoming participation in this week's meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG), scheduled for Friday, January 20, 2023, at Ramstein Air Base in Germany. The ministers agreed on the importance of the UDCG as a forum where Ukraine's partners can hear directly from Ukrainian officials about the country's most pressing defence needs, while initiating long-term strategic planning. The ministers resolved to continue frequent discussions on a bilateral basis.As Ukrainians fight heroically to defend their country from Russia's illegal and unjustifiable actions, Canada remains committed to providing them with the support they need.

Vassy Kapelos discusses the week's top political stories with Defence Minister Anita Anand, former CIA director David Petraeus, New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs, former chief of staff to the Prime Minister of Canada Tim Murphy, former director of strategic communications for the NDP Kathleen Monk, former campaign manager for the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party Kory Teneycke, pollster Nik Nanos, CTV's Joyce Napier and The Hill Times' Charelle Evelyn.

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Canada's first zero-emission concept electric vehicle – developed at Ontario Tech University's Automotive Centre of Excellence (ACE) in Oshawa – made its global debut at the Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas. Tax hikes are on the way in 2023 and the Canadian Taxpayers Federation is not pleased. Prince Harry continues to air the Royals' dirty laundry but are we all just tired of it? Canadians saw gas and oil prices soar to record highs last year. 2023 will not be much different, say experts. Canada has finalized a long-awaited deal to replace its aging fleet of CF-18 fighter jets with 88 of Lockheed Martin's F-35 fighters set to begin arriving in the coming years, Defence Minister Anita Anand announced on Monday. Brian J. Karem joins us from the U.S. for a look at the Three Amigos summit that is taking place. Former Finance Minister and Liberal MP for Toronto Centre has been opening up about his time with the Trudeau government – leading up to the release of his new book. Dr. Ian Lee joins us to break down a couple of the big stories of today from the business angle including the F-35 deal and the Three Amigos summit. It is all coming up on Hamilton Today! Guests: Dr. Steven Murphy, President and Vice-Chancellor at Ontario Tech Franco Terrazzano, Canadian Taxpayer Federation Federal Director Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert Atif Kubursi, Professor Emeritus of Economics, McMaster University; President of Econometric Research Ltd.; former Undersecretary of The United Nation Richard Shimooka, Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute Brian J. Karem, Political Analyst for CNN, White House Reporter, Columnist for Salon.com and The Washington Diplomat, and host of ‘Just Ask the Question' Podcast, Author of the new book Free The Press: The Death of American Journalism and How to Revive It Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University Scott Radley, host of The Scott Radley Show, and columnist with your Hamilton Spectator Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

'The West Block' host Mercedes Stephenson speaks to Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino about an amendment to federal gun control legislation that has faced widespread condemnation from hunters, Indigenous groups and some provinces. Stephenson also speaks to Defence Minister Anita Anand about her plan to implement the 48 recommendations in the report by former Supreme Court Justice Louise Arbour into military sexual misconduct.

Defence Minister Anita Anand discusses the defence components of the Indo-Pacific strategy. Plus, former Canadian ambassador to China Guy Saint-Jacques and the Power Panel weigh in on the strategy and the protests currently gripping China. And Kasra Aarabi, Iran program lead at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, on polling of Iranians' attitudes toward their country's regime.

Joyce Napier discusses the week's top political stories with Defence Minister Anita Anand, former Canadian Ambassador to China Guy Saint-Jacques, Conservative MP Michael Chong, leaders of the Green Party of Canada Elizabeth May and Jonathan Pedneault, the Toronto Star's Stephanie Levitz, pollster Nik Nanos, the National Post's John Ivison and former Foreign Affairs Minister Peter MacKay.

Nov. 18, 2022 - Defence Minister Anita Anand and former Ukrainian prime minister Petro Poroshenko discuss the latest on Russia's invasion of Ukraine and Canada's support for Ukraine's defence. Plus, two national security experts break down the second last week of the Emergencies Act inquiry.

Remembrance Day plus-1. Honouring the men and women of the Canadian military. Canadian Gulf War veterans for years have been seeking official "war service" designation instead of "special duty area." Former PM Brian Mulroney has written a letter in support to Defence Minister Anita Anand. Guest: Harold Davis. President. Gulf War Veterans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov. 11, 2022 - Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay discusses the significance of this year's veterans' parade at the National Remembrance Day ceremony. Defence Minister Anita Anand details how Canada is helping Ukraine ahead of this week's G20 summit.

How is Canada supporting Ukraine and their military? Are the efforts helping Ukraine win over Russia

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily Newsbrief for Thursday, September 1st, 2022. Man time really flies doesn’t it? Which means our fight laugh feast conference will be here before ya know it! FLF Conference Plug: Our upcoming Fight Laugh Feast Conference is just about 5 weeks away from happening in Knoxville TN, October 6-8! Don't miss beer & psalms, our amazing lineup of speakers which includes George Gilder, Jared Longshore, Pastor Wilson, Dr. Ben Merkle, Pastor Toby, and we can’t say yet…also dont miss our awesome vendors, meeting new friends, and stuff for the kids too…like jumpy castles and accidental infant baptisms! Also, did you know, you can save money, by signing up for a Club Membership. So, go to FightLaughFeast.com and sign up for a club membership and then register for the conference with that club discount. We can’t wait to fellowship, sing Psalms, and celebrate God’s goodness in Knoxville October 6-8. Without further adieu, let’s get to the news… what’s going on in California? https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/energy-environment/californians-asked-keep-ac-at-78-nix-electric-vehicle-charges-spare-grid Californians asked to keep AC at 78 and nix electric vehicle charges to spare grid California grid operators warned residents to prepare for voluntary energy cuts and other emergency measures, such as turning down the air conditioning and forgoing electric vehicle charges, as the state braces for a period of excessive heat expected to last through Tuesday. The California Independent System Operator said in a statement it is taking measures to bring “all available resources” online ahead of the heat wave, which is expected to be the longest and most severe high-heat period to hit the state so far this year. An excessive heat warning is in effect through much of Southern California, with the National Weather Service warning of “dangerously hot” conditions that could climb as high as 115 degrees in some parts of the state. Meanwhile, temperatures in Northern California are expected to be 10-18 degrees warmer than usual. This could include asking residents to set thermostats to 78 degrees or higher, avoid large appliance use and EV charging, and turn off unnecessary lights between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m, when the grid is the most stressed. Lowering power usage during that time will ease the strain on the grid, officials said, and prevent “more drastic measures, including rotating power outages.” https://thepostmillennial.com/fbi-employees-have-lost-confidence-in-christopher-wray-call-for-him-to-resign?utm_campaign=64487 FBI employees have 'lost confidence' in Christopher Wray, call for him to resign Federal Bureau of Investigation personnel have lost confidence in Trump-nominated Director Christopher Wray and are calling for his resignation, a former agent has revealed. Kurt Siuzdak, an ex-FBI agent who now works as a lawyer representing whistleblowers at the bureau, claimed that current agents are saying that Wray has lost control of the agency and that they do not see how he can continue in his position. "I'm hearing from [FBI personnel] that they feel like the director has lost control of the bureau," Siuzdak told the Washington Times. Former President Donald Trump nominated Wray in 2017, after firing then-director James Comey who was investigating his links to Russia. Siuzdak left the FBI after nearly 25 years working as an agent last March, due to what he sees as politicized leaders who were not being held accountable, reported the Daily Mail. According to the Daily Mail report, FBI agents claimed in disclosures to Congress that Wray would be made aware of problems within the bureau but never attempted to solve them. Some of the reported problems that Wray allegedly ignored were agents being forced or coerced into signing false affidavits, claims of sexual harassment and stalking, and the fabrication of terrorism cases to elevate performance statistics. In response to Siuzdak's allegations, the FBI said in a statement to the Washington Times, "The men and women of the FBI work hard every day to protect the American people and uphold the Constitution. All employees are held to the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct, and we expect them to focus on process, rigor, and objectivity in performance of their duties. "Allegations of misconduct are taken seriously and referred to the Inspection Division or appropriate investigative body. In reality, the FBI is comprised of 37,000 employees who do it the right way on a daily basis to keep our nation safe by fighting violent crime, preventing terrorist attacks and defending America from espionage and cyber threats," the statement continued. Siuzdak's claims came soon after the resignation of Timothy Thibault, the FBI Assistant Special Agent in charge of the Hunter Biden laptop investigation, over accusations of political bias. Thibault reportedly retired from the bureau last Friday and was escorted out of the building. https://newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/nicholas-fondacaro/2022/08/30/cnner-claims-gun-ownership-america-homeland-security-problem CNNer Claims Gun Ownership in America a 'Homeland Security Problem' During an appearance on CNN’s Don Lemon Tonight on Monday, CNN national security Analyst Juliette Kayyem made the Orwellian suggestion that guns in America were a “homeland security problem.” But the craziness didn’t stop there as she claimed “responsible gun ownership” means you don’t own semi-automatic rifles and that gun manufacturers have made mass shootings “very sexy.” Kayyem’s Orwellian declaration against guns came in her opening comments when she was speaking with Lemon about a shooting at a grocery store in Oregon. https://cdn.mrctv.org/videos/101973/101973-480p.mp4 - Play Video 0:00-1:57 In either a brief moment of lucidity or playing Devil’s advocate, Lemon made the logical point that it’s “people's actions” that are “responsible” for mass shootings. “There are people who have access to guns who don't go off and just shoot people and rob stores,” he noted. Avoiding Lemon’s point, Kayyem opined about how the narrative for pushing gun control is changing and suggested those against taking away guns are for police getting murdered and were “often” the victims of mass shootings: As they were nearing the end of the segment, Lemon chided those who “think they're a badass when they're holding a gun,” and Kayyem took the opportunity to lash out at the National Rifle Association. Ignoring the fact that the NRA funds and organizes gun safety and training courses, she accused the organization of abandoning advocacy for “responsible gun ownership.” She then explained that her definition of “responsible gun ownership” meant people who “don't have weaponry … unnecessary in civilian society.” Hey, speaking of guns… https://www.theblaze.com/news/new-york-lawmakers-credit-card-companies-gun-sales New York lawmakers ask Mastercard and American Express to flag gun store purchases New York lawmakers believe they have found a way to reduce firearm trafficking and mass shootings. Approximately 50 legislators penned a letter to Mastercard and American Express, requesting that the companies flag purchases made at gun stores. Democratic state Senator Zellnor Myrie shared the letter with Gothamist and spoke about leading the effort. Myrie explained that he believed the public would agree with the lawmakers' request. While credit card companies do not track specific items purchased, they do use merchant category codes designated by retailer type. Mastercard's quick reference booklet notes that purchases made at a gun store fall under the "miscellaneous" or "durable goods" retailer codes. Those two MCCs also include vendors of gas lighting fixtures, musical instruments, fireworks, party supplies, and luggage, to name a few. The letter drafted to Mastercard and American Express requested that gun retailers have their own merchant category code instead of sharing it with other non-firearm-related vendors. This modification would allow credit card companies – and, consequently, the government – to closely track firearm and ammunition purchases. New York legislators argued that plenty of other retailers have a unique code, such as pawn shops, aquariums, and antique shops. They also noted that credit card companies have already been required to report suspicious activity to law enforcement since 1970. Myrie argued that a one-of-a-kind code would help authorities to spot suspicious purchasing activity, which could prevent mass shootings and gun trafficking. Further, he stated that law-abiding citizens have "absolutely nothing to worry about." Story Real Estate: Home. It’s where you build your legacy. Where traditions are started, seeds are planted, meals are shared, and stories are told. Home is where you prepare to go out into the world. Finding the home that’s perfect for your family is a big job. Story Real Estate is Moscow’s top real estate team. They give people real estate advice all over the country. Family homes, investments, land, new construction, or commercial— they know real estate. If you’ve thought about a move to Moscow or anywhere in the country, reach out to get connected with a Story Real Estate agent. Wherever you’re going, they can help guide you Home. Visit storyrealestate.com. https://thepostmillennial.com/trudeau-liberals-to-spend-100-million-on-2slgbtqi-action-plan-so-canadians-can-be-their-authentic-selves?utm_campaign=64487 Trudeau Liberals to spend $100 million on 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan so Canadians can be their 'authentic selves' On Sunday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth Marci Ien unveiled the Liberals' federal "2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan." The plan, put in place to build a "more inclusive future," is set to cost $100 million over the next five years. According to the Liberals, the plan will "prioritize and sustain 2SLGBTQI+ community action by supporting 2SLGBTQI+ community organizations in advocating for and serving the communities they represent." Goals of the plan include advancing 2SLGBTQI+ rights both in Canada and around the world via laws such as the recently passed criminalization of conversion therapy, as well as using data and investing in awareness campaigns to "improve understanding of 2SLGBTQI+ communities and issues." The cost of the action plan was accounted for in the 2022 federal budget, and on Sunday, Trudeau unveiled exactly where the money would be going. The bulk of the funding, $75 million, was set aside for 2SLGBTQI+ community organizations, with prioritization given to those "experiencing additional marginalization," such as "Black, racialized, and Indigenous 2SLGBTQI+ communities," as well as those "with disabilities, seniors, youth, official language minority communities, and those living in rural communities." Defence Minister Anita Anand applauded the plan, saying it would "help us build a Canada where everyone is free and welcome to be their true, authentic selves." The government justified their choice to use the acronym 2SLGBTQI+ noting that is it "more inclusive and places the experiences of Indigenous 2SLGBTQI+ communities at the foreground as the first 2SLGBTQI+ peoples in North America." https://www.theepochtimes.com/illegal-immigrant-children-being-placed-with-strangers-says-whistleblower_4701389.html?utm_source=partner&utm_campaign=BonginoReport Illegal Immigrant Children Being Placed With Strangers, Says Whistleblower Unaccompanied children who cross the U.S. border alone are potentially being placed in dangerous situations due to the lax vetting of the adults they’re being handed off to, says a whistleblower who works with a company that transports the minors around the United States. An unaccompanied child who crossed the U.S. border illegally without a parent or guardian is processed by Border Patrol and then transferred to Health and Human Services (HHS). HHS’s Office of Refugee Resettlement is responsible for placing the child with a vetted sponsor in the United States—usually a parent or relative, but not always, says the whistleblower. “There’s no proper vetting right now saying, ‘Hey, these kids are really related to this person.’ No. That could be a child offender, sex offender wanting to take one of these kids into their homes—and the government will let it happen,” the whistleblower told Savanah Hernandez, a Texas-based reporter who runs a podcast called Rapid Fire. The whistleblower alleges in the interview that he works for MVM, Inc., a Virginia-based private security company that contracts with the federal government to escort children throughout the United States from border regions. He estimates the company is currently transporting between 2,000 and 5,000 children every week from Texas to sponsors around the country. They often travel at night and to small, regional airports. HHS started releasing data on the number of unaccompanied minors it was housing in March 2021 as the volume overwhelmed border facilities, which aren’t designed as shelters for children. By April last year more than 20,000 children were in HHS custody at one time, waiting for sponsor placement—at a taxpayer cost of at least $60 million per week. And finally, it’s time for my favorite topic… sports! Joe Rogan Says ‘Vote Republican,’ Cites ‘Serious Errors’ During Pandemic But Garrison, is this really a sports story? Well I’m counting it, because not only does Joe Rogan cover the UFC, but this was also his episode with Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers. Podcast king Joe Rogan urged his 11 million listeners to “vote Republican” to address the “serious errors” made by government officials during the coronavirus panic starting in 2020 during Saturday’s show. https://twitter.com/i/status/1563983626307518468 - Play video Sounds like some people are waking up… This has been Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief. If you liked the show, hit that share button down below. If you want to sign up for a club membership, then sign up for our conference with that club discount, and THEN sign up for a magazine, you can do all of that at fightlaughfeast.com. And as always, if you’d like to email me a news story, ask about our conference, or become a corporate partner of CrossPolitic, email me, at garrison@fightlaughfeast.com. For CrossPolitic News… I’m Garrison Hardie. Have a great day, and Lord bless!

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily Newsbrief for Thursday, September 1st, 2022. Man time really flies doesn’t it? Which means our fight laugh feast conference will be here before ya know it! FLF Conference Plug: Our upcoming Fight Laugh Feast Conference is just about 5 weeks away from happening in Knoxville TN, October 6-8! Don't miss beer & psalms, our amazing lineup of speakers which includes George Gilder, Jared Longshore, Pastor Wilson, Dr. Ben Merkle, Pastor Toby, and we can’t say yet…also dont miss our awesome vendors, meeting new friends, and stuff for the kids too…like jumpy castles and accidental infant baptisms! Also, did you know, you can save money, by signing up for a Club Membership. So, go to FightLaughFeast.com and sign up for a club membership and then register for the conference with that club discount. We can’t wait to fellowship, sing Psalms, and celebrate God’s goodness in Knoxville October 6-8. Without further adieu, let’s get to the news… what’s going on in California? https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/energy-environment/californians-asked-keep-ac-at-78-nix-electric-vehicle-charges-spare-grid Californians asked to keep AC at 78 and nix electric vehicle charges to spare grid California grid operators warned residents to prepare for voluntary energy cuts and other emergency measures, such as turning down the air conditioning and forgoing electric vehicle charges, as the state braces for a period of excessive heat expected to last through Tuesday. The California Independent System Operator said in a statement it is taking measures to bring “all available resources” online ahead of the heat wave, which is expected to be the longest and most severe high-heat period to hit the state so far this year. An excessive heat warning is in effect through much of Southern California, with the National Weather Service warning of “dangerously hot” conditions that could climb as high as 115 degrees in some parts of the state. Meanwhile, temperatures in Northern California are expected to be 10-18 degrees warmer than usual. This could include asking residents to set thermostats to 78 degrees or higher, avoid large appliance use and EV charging, and turn off unnecessary lights between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m, when the grid is the most stressed. Lowering power usage during that time will ease the strain on the grid, officials said, and prevent “more drastic measures, including rotating power outages.” https://thepostmillennial.com/fbi-employees-have-lost-confidence-in-christopher-wray-call-for-him-to-resign?utm_campaign=64487 FBI employees have 'lost confidence' in Christopher Wray, call for him to resign Federal Bureau of Investigation personnel have lost confidence in Trump-nominated Director Christopher Wray and are calling for his resignation, a former agent has revealed. Kurt Siuzdak, an ex-FBI agent who now works as a lawyer representing whistleblowers at the bureau, claimed that current agents are saying that Wray has lost control of the agency and that they do not see how he can continue in his position. "I'm hearing from [FBI personnel] that they feel like the director has lost control of the bureau," Siuzdak told the Washington Times. Former President Donald Trump nominated Wray in 2017, after firing then-director James Comey who was investigating his links to Russia. Siuzdak left the FBI after nearly 25 years working as an agent last March, due to what he sees as politicized leaders who were not being held accountable, reported the Daily Mail. According to the Daily Mail report, FBI agents claimed in disclosures to Congress that Wray would be made aware of problems within the bureau but never attempted to solve them. Some of the reported problems that Wray allegedly ignored were agents being forced or coerced into signing false affidavits, claims of sexual harassment and stalking, and the fabrication of terrorism cases to elevate performance statistics. In response to Siuzdak's allegations, the FBI said in a statement to the Washington Times, "The men and women of the FBI work hard every day to protect the American people and uphold the Constitution. All employees are held to the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct, and we expect them to focus on process, rigor, and objectivity in performance of their duties. "Allegations of misconduct are taken seriously and referred to the Inspection Division or appropriate investigative body. In reality, the FBI is comprised of 37,000 employees who do it the right way on a daily basis to keep our nation safe by fighting violent crime, preventing terrorist attacks and defending America from espionage and cyber threats," the statement continued. Siuzdak's claims came soon after the resignation of Timothy Thibault, the FBI Assistant Special Agent in charge of the Hunter Biden laptop investigation, over accusations of political bias. Thibault reportedly retired from the bureau last Friday and was escorted out of the building. https://newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/nicholas-fondacaro/2022/08/30/cnner-claims-gun-ownership-america-homeland-security-problem CNNer Claims Gun Ownership in America a 'Homeland Security Problem' During an appearance on CNN’s Don Lemon Tonight on Monday, CNN national security Analyst Juliette Kayyem made the Orwellian suggestion that guns in America were a “homeland security problem.” But the craziness didn’t stop there as she claimed “responsible gun ownership” means you don’t own semi-automatic rifles and that gun manufacturers have made mass shootings “very sexy.” Kayyem’s Orwellian declaration against guns came in her opening comments when she was speaking with Lemon about a shooting at a grocery store in Oregon. https://cdn.mrctv.org/videos/101973/101973-480p.mp4 - Play Video 0:00-1:57 In either a brief moment of lucidity or playing Devil’s advocate, Lemon made the logical point that it’s “people's actions” that are “responsible” for mass shootings. “There are people who have access to guns who don't go off and just shoot people and rob stores,” he noted. Avoiding Lemon’s point, Kayyem opined about how the narrative for pushing gun control is changing and suggested those against taking away guns are for police getting murdered and were “often” the victims of mass shootings: As they were nearing the end of the segment, Lemon chided those who “think they're a badass when they're holding a gun,” and Kayyem took the opportunity to lash out at the National Rifle Association. Ignoring the fact that the NRA funds and organizes gun safety and training courses, she accused the organization of abandoning advocacy for “responsible gun ownership.” She then explained that her definition of “responsible gun ownership” meant people who “don't have weaponry … unnecessary in civilian society.” Hey, speaking of guns… https://www.theblaze.com/news/new-york-lawmakers-credit-card-companies-gun-sales New York lawmakers ask Mastercard and American Express to flag gun store purchases New York lawmakers believe they have found a way to reduce firearm trafficking and mass shootings. Approximately 50 legislators penned a letter to Mastercard and American Express, requesting that the companies flag purchases made at gun stores. Democratic state Senator Zellnor Myrie shared the letter with Gothamist and spoke about leading the effort. Myrie explained that he believed the public would agree with the lawmakers' request. While credit card companies do not track specific items purchased, they do use merchant category codes designated by retailer type. Mastercard's quick reference booklet notes that purchases made at a gun store fall under the "miscellaneous" or "durable goods" retailer codes. Those two MCCs also include vendors of gas lighting fixtures, musical instruments, fireworks, party supplies, and luggage, to name a few. The letter drafted to Mastercard and American Express requested that gun retailers have their own merchant category code instead of sharing it with other non-firearm-related vendors. This modification would allow credit card companies – and, consequently, the government – to closely track firearm and ammunition purchases. New York legislators argued that plenty of other retailers have a unique code, such as pawn shops, aquariums, and antique shops. They also noted that credit card companies have already been required to report suspicious activity to law enforcement since 1970. Myrie argued that a one-of-a-kind code would help authorities to spot suspicious purchasing activity, which could prevent mass shootings and gun trafficking. Further, he stated that law-abiding citizens have "absolutely nothing to worry about." Story Real Estate: Home. It’s where you build your legacy. Where traditions are started, seeds are planted, meals are shared, and stories are told. Home is where you prepare to go out into the world. Finding the home that’s perfect for your family is a big job. Story Real Estate is Moscow’s top real estate team. They give people real estate advice all over the country. Family homes, investments, land, new construction, or commercial— they know real estate. If you’ve thought about a move to Moscow or anywhere in the country, reach out to get connected with a Story Real Estate agent. Wherever you’re going, they can help guide you Home. Visit storyrealestate.com. https://thepostmillennial.com/trudeau-liberals-to-spend-100-million-on-2slgbtqi-action-plan-so-canadians-can-be-their-authentic-selves?utm_campaign=64487 Trudeau Liberals to spend $100 million on 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan so Canadians can be their 'authentic selves' On Sunday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth Marci Ien unveiled the Liberals' federal "2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan." The plan, put in place to build a "more inclusive future," is set to cost $100 million over the next five years. According to the Liberals, the plan will "prioritize and sustain 2SLGBTQI+ community action by supporting 2SLGBTQI+ community organizations in advocating for and serving the communities they represent." Goals of the plan include advancing 2SLGBTQI+ rights both in Canada and around the world via laws such as the recently passed criminalization of conversion therapy, as well as using data and investing in awareness campaigns to "improve understanding of 2SLGBTQI+ communities and issues." The cost of the action plan was accounted for in the 2022 federal budget, and on Sunday, Trudeau unveiled exactly where the money would be going. The bulk of the funding, $75 million, was set aside for 2SLGBTQI+ community organizations, with prioritization given to those "experiencing additional marginalization," such as "Black, racialized, and Indigenous 2SLGBTQI+ communities," as well as those "with disabilities, seniors, youth, official language minority communities, and those living in rural communities." Defence Minister Anita Anand applauded the plan, saying it would "help us build a Canada where everyone is free and welcome to be their true, authentic selves." The government justified their choice to use the acronym 2SLGBTQI+ noting that is it "more inclusive and places the experiences of Indigenous 2SLGBTQI+ communities at the foreground as the first 2SLGBTQI+ peoples in North America." https://www.theepochtimes.com/illegal-immigrant-children-being-placed-with-strangers-says-whistleblower_4701389.html?utm_source=partner&utm_campaign=BonginoReport Illegal Immigrant Children Being Placed With Strangers, Says Whistleblower Unaccompanied children who cross the U.S. border alone are potentially being placed in dangerous situations due to the lax vetting of the adults they’re being handed off to, says a whistleblower who works with a company that transports the minors around the United States. An unaccompanied child who crossed the U.S. border illegally without a parent or guardian is processed by Border Patrol and then transferred to Health and Human Services (HHS). HHS’s Office of Refugee Resettlement is responsible for placing the child with a vetted sponsor in the United States—usually a parent or relative, but not always, says the whistleblower. “There’s no proper vetting right now saying, ‘Hey, these kids are really related to this person.’ No. That could be a child offender, sex offender wanting to take one of these kids into their homes—and the government will let it happen,” the whistleblower told Savanah Hernandez, a Texas-based reporter who runs a podcast called Rapid Fire. The whistleblower alleges in the interview that he works for MVM, Inc., a Virginia-based private security company that contracts with the federal government to escort children throughout the United States from border regions. He estimates the company is currently transporting between 2,000 and 5,000 children every week from Texas to sponsors around the country. They often travel at night and to small, regional airports. HHS started releasing data on the number of unaccompanied minors it was housing in March 2021 as the volume overwhelmed border facilities, which aren’t designed as shelters for children. By April last year more than 20,000 children were in HHS custody at one time, waiting for sponsor placement—at a taxpayer cost of at least $60 million per week. And finally, it’s time for my favorite topic… sports! Joe Rogan Says ‘Vote Republican,’ Cites ‘Serious Errors’ During Pandemic But Garrison, is this really a sports story? Well I’m counting it, because not only does Joe Rogan cover the UFC, but this was also his episode with Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers. Podcast king Joe Rogan urged his 11 million listeners to “vote Republican” to address the “serious errors” made by government officials during the coronavirus panic starting in 2020 during Saturday’s show. https://twitter.com/i/status/1563983626307518468 - Play video Sounds like some people are waking up… This has been Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief. If you liked the show, hit that share button down below. If you want to sign up for a club membership, then sign up for our conference with that club discount, and THEN sign up for a magazine, you can do all of that at fightlaughfeast.com. And as always, if you’d like to email me a news story, ask about our conference, or become a corporate partner of CrossPolitic, email me, at garrison@fightlaughfeast.com. For CrossPolitic News… I’m Garrison Hardie. Have a great day, and Lord bless!

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily Newsbrief for Thursday, September 1st, 2022. Man time really flies doesn’t it? Which means our fight laugh feast conference will be here before ya know it! FLF Conference Plug: Our upcoming Fight Laugh Feast Conference is just about 5 weeks away from happening in Knoxville TN, October 6-8! Don't miss beer & psalms, our amazing lineup of speakers which includes George Gilder, Jared Longshore, Pastor Wilson, Dr. Ben Merkle, Pastor Toby, and we can’t say yet…also dont miss our awesome vendors, meeting new friends, and stuff for the kids too…like jumpy castles and accidental infant baptisms! Also, did you know, you can save money, by signing up for a Club Membership. So, go to FightLaughFeast.com and sign up for a club membership and then register for the conference with that club discount. We can’t wait to fellowship, sing Psalms, and celebrate God’s goodness in Knoxville October 6-8. Without further adieu, let’s get to the news… what’s going on in California? https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/energy-environment/californians-asked-keep-ac-at-78-nix-electric-vehicle-charges-spare-grid Californians asked to keep AC at 78 and nix electric vehicle charges to spare grid California grid operators warned residents to prepare for voluntary energy cuts and other emergency measures, such as turning down the air conditioning and forgoing electric vehicle charges, as the state braces for a period of excessive heat expected to last through Tuesday. The California Independent System Operator said in a statement it is taking measures to bring “all available resources” online ahead of the heat wave, which is expected to be the longest and most severe high-heat period to hit the state so far this year. An excessive heat warning is in effect through much of Southern California, with the National Weather Service warning of “dangerously hot” conditions that could climb as high as 115 degrees in some parts of the state. Meanwhile, temperatures in Northern California are expected to be 10-18 degrees warmer than usual. This could include asking residents to set thermostats to 78 degrees or higher, avoid large appliance use and EV charging, and turn off unnecessary lights between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m, when the grid is the most stressed. Lowering power usage during that time will ease the strain on the grid, officials said, and prevent “more drastic measures, including rotating power outages.” https://thepostmillennial.com/fbi-employees-have-lost-confidence-in-christopher-wray-call-for-him-to-resign?utm_campaign=64487 FBI employees have 'lost confidence' in Christopher Wray, call for him to resign Federal Bureau of Investigation personnel have lost confidence in Trump-nominated Director Christopher Wray and are calling for his resignation, a former agent has revealed. Kurt Siuzdak, an ex-FBI agent who now works as a lawyer representing whistleblowers at the bureau, claimed that current agents are saying that Wray has lost control of the agency and that they do not see how he can continue in his position. "I'm hearing from [FBI personnel] that they feel like the director has lost control of the bureau," Siuzdak told the Washington Times. Former President Donald Trump nominated Wray in 2017, after firing then-director James Comey who was investigating his links to Russia. Siuzdak left the FBI after nearly 25 years working as an agent last March, due to what he sees as politicized leaders who were not being held accountable, reported the Daily Mail. According to the Daily Mail report, FBI agents claimed in disclosures to Congress that Wray would be made aware of problems within the bureau but never attempted to solve them. Some of the reported problems that Wray allegedly ignored were agents being forced or coerced into signing false affidavits, claims of sexual harassment and stalking, and the fabrication of terrorism cases to elevate performance statistics. In response to Siuzdak's allegations, the FBI said in a statement to the Washington Times, "The men and women of the FBI work hard every day to protect the American people and uphold the Constitution. All employees are held to the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct, and we expect them to focus on process, rigor, and objectivity in performance of their duties. "Allegations of misconduct are taken seriously and referred to the Inspection Division or appropriate investigative body. In reality, the FBI is comprised of 37,000 employees who do it the right way on a daily basis to keep our nation safe by fighting violent crime, preventing terrorist attacks and defending America from espionage and cyber threats," the statement continued. Siuzdak's claims came soon after the resignation of Timothy Thibault, the FBI Assistant Special Agent in charge of the Hunter Biden laptop investigation, over accusations of political bias. Thibault reportedly retired from the bureau last Friday and was escorted out of the building. https://newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/nicholas-fondacaro/2022/08/30/cnner-claims-gun-ownership-america-homeland-security-problem CNNer Claims Gun Ownership in America a 'Homeland Security Problem' During an appearance on CNN’s Don Lemon Tonight on Monday, CNN national security Analyst Juliette Kayyem made the Orwellian suggestion that guns in America were a “homeland security problem.” But the craziness didn’t stop there as she claimed “responsible gun ownership” means you don’t own semi-automatic rifles and that gun manufacturers have made mass shootings “very sexy.” Kayyem’s Orwellian declaration against guns came in her opening comments when she was speaking with Lemon about a shooting at a grocery store in Oregon. https://cdn.mrctv.org/videos/101973/101973-480p.mp4 - Play Video 0:00-1:57 In either a brief moment of lucidity or playing Devil’s advocate, Lemon made the logical point that it’s “people's actions” that are “responsible” for mass shootings. “There are people who have access to guns who don't go off and just shoot people and rob stores,” he noted. Avoiding Lemon’s point, Kayyem opined about how the narrative for pushing gun control is changing and suggested those against taking away guns are for police getting murdered and were “often” the victims of mass shootings: As they were nearing the end of the segment, Lemon chided those who “think they're a badass when they're holding a gun,” and Kayyem took the opportunity to lash out at the National Rifle Association. Ignoring the fact that the NRA funds and organizes gun safety and training courses, she accused the organization of abandoning advocacy for “responsible gun ownership.” She then explained that her definition of “responsible gun ownership” meant people who “don't have weaponry … unnecessary in civilian society.” Hey, speaking of guns… https://www.theblaze.com/news/new-york-lawmakers-credit-card-companies-gun-sales New York lawmakers ask Mastercard and American Express to flag gun store purchases New York lawmakers believe they have found a way to reduce firearm trafficking and mass shootings. Approximately 50 legislators penned a letter to Mastercard and American Express, requesting that the companies flag purchases made at gun stores. Democratic state Senator Zellnor Myrie shared the letter with Gothamist and spoke about leading the effort. Myrie explained that he believed the public would agree with the lawmakers' request. While credit card companies do not track specific items purchased, they do use merchant category codes designated by retailer type. Mastercard's quick reference booklet notes that purchases made at a gun store fall under the "miscellaneous" or "durable goods" retailer codes. Those two MCCs also include vendors of gas lighting fixtures, musical instruments, fireworks, party supplies, and luggage, to name a few. The letter drafted to Mastercard and American Express requested that gun retailers have their own merchant category code instead of sharing it with other non-firearm-related vendors. This modification would allow credit card companies – and, consequently, the government – to closely track firearm and ammunition purchases. New York legislators argued that plenty of other retailers have a unique code, such as pawn shops, aquariums, and antique shops. They also noted that credit card companies have already been required to report suspicious activity to law enforcement since 1970. Myrie argued that a one-of-a-kind code would help authorities to spot suspicious purchasing activity, which could prevent mass shootings and gun trafficking. Further, he stated that law-abiding citizens have "absolutely nothing to worry about." Story Real Estate: Home. It’s where you build your legacy. Where traditions are started, seeds are planted, meals are shared, and stories are told. Home is where you prepare to go out into the world. Finding the home that’s perfect for your family is a big job. Story Real Estate is Moscow’s top real estate team. They give people real estate advice all over the country. Family homes, investments, land, new construction, or commercial— they know real estate. If you’ve thought about a move to Moscow or anywhere in the country, reach out to get connected with a Story Real Estate agent. Wherever you’re going, they can help guide you Home. Visit storyrealestate.com. https://thepostmillennial.com/trudeau-liberals-to-spend-100-million-on-2slgbtqi-action-plan-so-canadians-can-be-their-authentic-selves?utm_campaign=64487 Trudeau Liberals to spend $100 million on 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan so Canadians can be their 'authentic selves' On Sunday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth Marci Ien unveiled the Liberals' federal "2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan." The plan, put in place to build a "more inclusive future," is set to cost $100 million over the next five years. According to the Liberals, the plan will "prioritize and sustain 2SLGBTQI+ community action by supporting 2SLGBTQI+ community organizations in advocating for and serving the communities they represent." Goals of the plan include advancing 2SLGBTQI+ rights both in Canada and around the world via laws such as the recently passed criminalization of conversion therapy, as well as using data and investing in awareness campaigns to "improve understanding of 2SLGBTQI+ communities and issues." The cost of the action plan was accounted for in the 2022 federal budget, and on Sunday, Trudeau unveiled exactly where the money would be going. The bulk of the funding, $75 million, was set aside for 2SLGBTQI+ community organizations, with prioritization given to those "experiencing additional marginalization," such as "Black, racialized, and Indigenous 2SLGBTQI+ communities," as well as those "with disabilities, seniors, youth, official language minority communities, and those living in rural communities." Defence Minister Anita Anand applauded the plan, saying it would "help us build a Canada where everyone is free and welcome to be their true, authentic selves." The government justified their choice to use the acronym 2SLGBTQI+ noting that is it "more inclusive and places the experiences of Indigenous 2SLGBTQI+ communities at the foreground as the first 2SLGBTQI+ peoples in North America." https://www.theepochtimes.com/illegal-immigrant-children-being-placed-with-strangers-says-whistleblower_4701389.html?utm_source=partner&utm_campaign=BonginoReport Illegal Immigrant Children Being Placed With Strangers, Says Whistleblower Unaccompanied children who cross the U.S. border alone are potentially being placed in dangerous situations due to the lax vetting of the adults they’re being handed off to, says a whistleblower who works with a company that transports the minors around the United States. An unaccompanied child who crossed the U.S. border illegally without a parent or guardian is processed by Border Patrol and then transferred to Health and Human Services (HHS). HHS’s Office of Refugee Resettlement is responsible for placing the child with a vetted sponsor in the United States—usually a parent or relative, but not always, says the whistleblower. “There’s no proper vetting right now saying, ‘Hey, these kids are really related to this person.’ No. That could be a child offender, sex offender wanting to take one of these kids into their homes—and the government will let it happen,” the whistleblower told Savanah Hernandez, a Texas-based reporter who runs a podcast called Rapid Fire. The whistleblower alleges in the interview that he works for MVM, Inc., a Virginia-based private security company that contracts with the federal government to escort children throughout the United States from border regions. He estimates the company is currently transporting between 2,000 and 5,000 children every week from Texas to sponsors around the country. They often travel at night and to small, regional airports. HHS started releasing data on the number of unaccompanied minors it was housing in March 2021 as the volume overwhelmed border facilities, which aren’t designed as shelters for children. By April last year more than 20,000 children were in HHS custody at one time, waiting for sponsor placement—at a taxpayer cost of at least $60 million per week. And finally, it’s time for my favorite topic… sports! Joe Rogan Says ‘Vote Republican,’ Cites ‘Serious Errors’ During Pandemic But Garrison, is this really a sports story? Well I’m counting it, because not only does Joe Rogan cover the UFC, but this was also his episode with Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers. Podcast king Joe Rogan urged his 11 million listeners to “vote Republican” to address the “serious errors” made by government officials during the coronavirus panic starting in 2020 during Saturday’s show. https://twitter.com/i/status/1563983626307518468 - Play video Sounds like some people are waking up… This has been Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief. If you liked the show, hit that share button down below. If you want to sign up for a club membership, then sign up for our conference with that club discount, and THEN sign up for a magazine, you can do all of that at fightlaughfeast.com. And as always, if you’d like to email me a news story, ask about our conference, or become a corporate partner of CrossPolitic, email me, at garrison@fightlaughfeast.com. For CrossPolitic News… I’m Garrison Hardie. Have a great day, and Lord bless!

Friday, August 26 - Defence Minister Anita Anand discusses Arctic security and territorial integrity after NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg tours Canada's North. Plus, the Washington Post's Aaron Blake breaks down the unsealed affidavit used to justify the search of former president Donald Trump's Florida residence.

Defence Minister Anita Anand announced the plan on Thursday, saying up to 225 Canadian Armed Forces members will eventually be based in Britain for an initial period of four months.There they will work alongside counterparts from Britain, the Netherlands and New Zealand in training Ukrainian soldiers on the basics of soldiering.“Training missions like this, assisting our allies and our partners when they are under attack, is what we do,” Anand said during a virtual news conference. “It is a priority for us as a country to stand shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine and with our allies.”The move comes nearly six months after Canada suspended its previous training mission in Ukraine just weeks before Russian forces invaded the country in February.It also came hours before Ukraine's ambassador to Canada was expected to publicly express her country's disappointment over Ottawa's decision to allow pipeline equipment that was in Montreal for repairs to be returned to a Russian energy giant.The Ukrainian military has put up a spirited defence of its country since thousands of Russian forces launched their assault on Feb. 24. But those early battlefield successes and the ensuing grinding war in the east have not been without a cost.

Power & Politics for Wednesday, August 4th: Defence Minister Anita Anand on the resumption of Operation UNIFIER. Former Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko on his advice for the Canadian government. Plus, the Power Panel on the day's news.

Conservative leadership candidate Jean Charest on Brown's disqualification from the leadership race. Plus, former BBC presenter Robin Lustig on Boris Johnson's resignation and Defence Minister Anita Anand on Canada's plan to send Ukraine light armoured vehicles.

Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by an associate professor of political science at the University of Calgary, and a Sr. Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, Rob Huebert. Arlene and Rob talk about the announcement by Defence Minister Anita Anand to invest $4.9 billion into modernizing NORAD, and if that is even close to enough. Let's get talking See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Evan Solomon breaks down Defence Minister Anita Anand's announcement which promises billions in new spending over the next 20 years to modernize North America's aging defensive systems. On today's show:  We play Evan's full conversation with Patrick Brown, Conservative leadership candidate, on allegations of cheating in the leadership race.  Bruce Moncur, founding member of Valour In the Presence of the Enemy, provides an update on the efforts to have Pte. Jess Randall Larochelle awarded the Canadian Victoria Cross.  Avia Eek from Eek Farms in Ontario's Holland Marsh discusses whether farmers get paid more as prices soar.  Rick Westhead, TSN Senior Correspondent, on Hockey Canada testifying on the agency's involvement in alleged sexual assaults. Omar Alghabra, Canada's Transport Minister, on airport delays and COVID-19 vaccine mandates.

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Today on Hamilton Today, the longest serving Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger said he will not seek re-election in the upcoming municipal vote. The Mayor joins Scott to reflect on his term. We get an F1 Canadian Grand Prix update from our good friend, Erik Tomas! Defence Minister Anita Anand made a major announcement on continental defence today, as military watchers look for signs of how Ottawa will spend billions of dollars it set aside in the latest budget. One such watcher, Christian Leuprecht, joins Scott to discuss the international situation that influenced this decision.. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Christa Jackson, Falcon Watch Coordinator. Fred Eisenberger, Mayor of the City of Hamilton. Erik Tomas, The Raceline Radio Network Toronto. Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute. Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University. Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. Host - Scott Thompson Content Producer –William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer –Ben Straughan News Anchors –Diana Weeks, David Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr. Christian Leuprecht, Professor, Political Studies the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, expert on security and defence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Defence Minister Anita Anand reacts to reports of Chinese fighter pilots buzzing Canadian planes and discusses moving forward on the recommendations into military sexual misconduct by former Supreme Court Justice Louise Arbour. Former Governor General David Johnston reflects on his personal encounters with the Queen and the future of the monarchy in Canada.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest Host Rubina Ahmed-Haq speaks with Dr. Jane Boulden, a professor at the Royal Military College of Canada about Defence Minister Anita Anand weighing if Canada should build a ballistic missile defence program in the arctic circle.  Let's get talking See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show: Defence Minister Anita Anand details Canada's commitments to Ukraine and continental defence. Two experts weigh in on efforts to investigate the government's use of the Emergencies Act. Plus — The House offers a special report on Jason Kenney's leadership review, a former UN aid official discusses the potential for a global food crisis and NDP MP Randall Garrison talks about the end of restrictions on blood donations based on gender and sexual orientation.

Lt.-Gen Romeo Dallaire (Ret.) discusses Russia's war in Ukraine amidst mounting evidence of war crimes and accusations of genocide. Defence Minister Anita Anand discusses Canada's commitment to provide more military aid to Ukraine. Canadian singer-songwriter Chantal Kreviazuk describes what she's doing to support Ukrainians who are the front lines of the war.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Power & Politics for Friday, April 22nd: Mariupol Deputy Mayor Serhiy Orlov discusses the latest on the encircled Azovstal steel plant where Ukrainian troops and civilians are taking refuge. Transport Minister Omar Alghabra explains the expansion of the government's electric vehicle emissions rebate program, and Defence Minister Anita Anand talks about the heavy artillery being provided to Ukraine. Plus the five news stories you need to know about and the Power Panel discusses the day's news.

At Canadian Forces Base Trenton in Ontario, Defence Minister Anita Anand makes an announcement regarding Canada's response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. She announces the deployment of up to 150 Canadian Armed Forces personnel to Poland to provide humanitarian assistance to Ukrainians. According to the United Nations, more than 2.6 Ukrainians have fled to Poland since Russia began its invasion in February.

With Russia firing missiles in Ukraine... Defence Minister Anita Anand is pledging to modernize the alliance protecting Canada's North and its military capabilities. St. Patrick's Day usually leads to rowdy student parties, but in Kingston the streets were quieter than usual this year. It wasn't long ago that partygoers cost the City nearly one million dollars in policing and cleanup at Queen's homecoming. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is headed back to Europe this week, to talk with NATO leaders there about Russia's war against Ukraine...and what to do about it. Live theater's been through a lot during the COVID-19 pandemic -- from a complete shutdown to a partial reopening... to another shutdown with the surge of the Omicron variant. Now with the province lifting many restrictions, including masking, what do live performers need to do to keep safe and avoid show cancellations? You're in the grocery store and see a shopper yelling at another shopper for wearing their mask -- even though you don't have to anymore. So what do you do? With March break wrapped, kids and parents are already looking ahead to the warm months. One camp in Orillia says interest is already soaring in their summer programs.

The At Issue panel discusses the impact of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's speech to the Canadian Parliament, one week before NATO leaders are expected to meet in Brussels. Plus, the panellists examine Defence Minister Anita Anand's promise to increase defence spending and what that looks like. At Issue is Canada's most-watched political panel, hosted by CBC Chief Political Correspondent Rosemary Barton and featuring leading political journalists; Chantal Hebert, Andrew Coyne, Althia Raj and Elamin Abdelmahmoud. #Zelensky #Ukraine #AtIssue

The At Issue panel discusses the impact of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's speech to Parliament, one week before NATO leaders are expected to meet in Brussels. Is the world prepared to do whatever it takes? Plus, Defence Minister Anita Anand said Canada is tapped out in terms of what it can contribute to Ukraine militarily. Where do we go from here? Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne, Althia Raj and Elamin Abdelmahmoud.

Evan Solomon speaks with Retired Lieutenant-Colonel Mike Coyle, who is part of an effort that brought two Ukrainian children with cancer to SickKids for treatment.  On today's show:  Retired Major-General David Fraser on Defence Minister Anita Anand saying Canada has exhausted its military inventory in terms of the lethal aid it can send to Ukraine. Ukrainian MP Inna Sovsun joins the show.  'Overhyped vs. Underplayed' with Scott Reid, CTV News political commentator. Mike Coyle, retired Lieutenant-Colonel, who is part of an effort to bring Ukrainian children with cancer to Toronto for treatment.  Maria Maggiore, reporter with Investigate Europe, on EU member states exporting weapons to Russia after the 2014 embargo.  'Riskin It All' with Dan Riskin, CTV science and technology specialist. 

Guest host David Akin speaks to Mercedes Stephenson about the impact of the war in Ukraine on neighbouring Moldova. Defence Minister Anita Anand weighs in on calls to increase Canada's defence spending. Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson discusses global energy prices. Former Governor of the Bank of Canada  Stephen Poloz discusses his new book, "The Next Age of Uncertainty". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Evan Solomon discusses the week's top political stories with Defence Minister Anita Anand, Conservative leadership candidate Jean Charest, Ukraine's charge d'affaires to Canada Andrii Bukvych, pollster Nik Nanos, the Globe and Mail's Robert Fife, the Toronto Star's Stephanie Levitz, Canadian ambassador to the United Nations Bob Rae, CTV's Joyce Napier and the Globe and Mail's Marieke Walsh.

Russian attacks on Ukraine are intensifying, but so too does local resolve to fight back. Guest host Susan Bonner talks to Viktor Semenov, who left Mariupol a few days ago to join the territorial army in Kyiv; and asks Minister of National Defence Anita Anand about Canada's commitment to Ukraine, and whether sanctions will be enough to end the war.

On this week's show: A former NATO deputy secretary general analyzes the conflict in Ukraine, and Defence Minister Anita Anand breaks down Canada's response. Plus — Bill Browder, an advocate for sanctions against Russia, discusses the financial punishments against the country. Germany's ambassador to Canada outlines her country's position. And two MPs from different parties discuss healing political divisions in Canada after the convoy protests.

Host Evan Solomon discusses the week's top political stories with Transport Minister Omar Alghabra, former adviser to Stephen Harper Jenni Byrne, former principal secretary to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Gerald Butts, Defence Minister Anita Anand, pollster Nik Nanos, CTV's Annie Bergeron-Oliver, the Globe and Mail's Marieke Walsh, and political commentator Tom Mulcair.

The Bill Kelly Show Podcast: Ontario is close to a child-care deal with the federal government, Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday, as his province remained the only jurisdiction without a deal with Ottawa for $10-a-day child care. What's taking them so long? GUEST: Karina Gould, MP for Burlington and Minister of Families, Children and Social Development - What are the best ways to keep Canada's food supply strong while the cost of food is outpacing inflation? And is the shortage really being caused by the truck convoys? GUEST: Mike von Massow, OAC Chair in Food System Leadership and an Associate Professor in Food Agriculture and Resource Economics at the University of Guelph - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Wednesday the extension of Operation UNIFIER for three years, and the deployment of 60 more troops to Ukraine in the coming days. Trudeau made the announcement following a cabinet meeting, alongside Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly, and Defence Minister Anita Anand. ALSO: Canada will not send Ukraine weapons but boost cyber support, training mission GUEST: Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University

Defence Minister Anita Anand discusses Canada's efforts to support Ukraine as it faces the threat of an invasion from Russia. Mercedes Stephenson speaks with Alberta Premier Jason Kenney about vaccine mandates, his pandemic response and the controversy involving his Justice Minister. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Defence Minister Anita Anand, Gen. Wayne Eyre and deputy defence minister Jody Thomas apologized on Monday to the women and men whose lives were scarred by sexual assault and discrimination in the military. We discuss the apology and changing the culture within the Canadian Armed Forces with Leah West, who served as an armoured officer for a decade and is now an assistant professor at Carleton University; and Maj. Donna Riguidel, the co-founder of Survivor Perspectives Consulting Group.

There's been a lot more chatter than usual surrounding F1 over the weekend. Here to explain what happened, is our friend Erik Tomas! An official apology to survivors of sexual misconduct in the Canadian military has been delivered by Defence Minister Anita Anand, Gen. Wayne Eyre and Deputy Defence Minister Jody Thomas on the government's behalf. Reggie Cecchini is in Kentucky for Global News where he's covering the aftermath of the ferocious tornadoes. Time has unveiled their Person of the Year, and it is… Elon Musk. You do not have to be liked to be Person of the Year, but given the reaction online, we have to ask, what is the deal with the public's relationship with Elon? And now that vaccinations for 50 and up are now available in Ontario, more people are asking the question, “Should I go with Pfizer or Moderna?” Guests: Erik Tomas, The Raceline Radio Network Toronto Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert Zahid Butt, Assistant Professor, School of Public Health and Health Systems, University of Waterloo Scott Radley, Drake's biggest fan, Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator Diana Weeks, anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML Ted Michaels, DJ of the News Room, doughnut snob, host of the Health & Wellness Show, super recycler, and friend. William P. Erskine, producer with Global News Radio 900 CHML   Host - Scott Thompson Content/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine Podcast Co-Producer - Ben Straughan News Anchors - Diana Weeks and Ted Michaels Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. Alex and Tom talk about why Defence Minister Anita Anand's husband, the director of LifeLabs, got hundreds of millions of dollars in government contracts, one alone was $111 million. They also touch on why federal tax collectors have yet to audit a multi-billion federal aide program that the CRA has warned has suspected fraud, and why Cabinet budgeted more than $81 million to enforce COVID rules for employees even though 98% are vaccinated...what's all that money for? Let's get talking See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Power & Politics for Monday, December 13th with Defence Minister Anita Anand, Carleton University Professor Leah West, Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu, First Nations Children and Family Caring Society Executive Director Cindy Blackstock, former Parliamentary budget officer Kevin Page, and the Power Panel.

2:08 | Canada's Defence Minister Hon. Anita Anand discusses navigating a complex relationship with China intensified by the diplomatic boycott of the Beijing 2022 Olympics, addressing pervasive sexual misconduct in Canada's military, and the role of Canadian service people in response to COVID-19 and natural disasters across the country. 16:55 | CBC provincial affairs reporter Janet French and award-winning journalist Graham Thomson unpack the recent goings-on in Alberta politics including the contentious Elections Statutes Amendment Act, Bill 81, and the worsening opioid crisis. 57:45 | University of Illinois romantic relationship researcher Dr. Brian Ogolsky explains his recent findings on older long-term intimate partners' heart rates synchronizing. 1:31:31 | #EatYourWords - Ryan insists Calgary Police Service's hate crimes co-ordinator, Constable Brian Denison, seriously check himself for comparing the local city hall's vaccine mandate to Nazi persecution that murdered millions. Presented by Prairie Catering

The Bill Kelly Show Podcast:  Just when we start to think Conservative finance critic Pierre Poilievre has scored a point in blaming inflation all on Justin Trudeau, his leader comes along and upsets the apple cart. “This is a global phenomenon,” Erin O'Toole told reporters on Thursday in response to questions about high inflation all over the developed world. So maybe it's not all homegrown “Justinflation” after all, as Poilievre has insisted time after time, and is quite a bit more complex than the Liberals dumping cash into people's hands and irresponsibly driving up prices across the board. But the on-again-off-again reopening of the world economy is certainly very confusing, making it hard to read the ins and outs of higher prices — especially now that a dangerous new COVID-19 variant has sent panic through the global economy once again. GUEST: Heather Scorffield, Ottawa bureau chief and an economics columnist for The Toronto Star (and Hamilton native - Rising input costs remain the number one concern for Canadian businesses, with 43% identifying them as the biggest near-term obstacle. At the same time, the vast majority of businesses (87%) don't expect their profitability to improve in the next 6 months, with one third expecting their profitability to fall into the New Year. These results suggest a significant part of private sector businesses will be standing still or even sliding backwards in the months ahead. GUEST: Stephen Tapp, Chief Economist with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce - Canada is considering bolstering its military mission to Ukraine, amid a debate over whether additional NATO forces would deter Russian President Vladimir Putin from further aggression against his country's neighbour. Two sources with knowledge of the deliberations said Defence Minister Anita Anand is considering deploying hundreds of additional troops to support the Canadian soldiers already in Ukraine on a training mission. Other options being looked at include moving a warship into the Black Sea, or redeploying some of the CF-18 fighter jets based in Romania. Any reinforcement would be intended as a message to Mr. Putin, who has raised alarm for the second time this year by amassing troops and equipment near his country's borders with Ukraine. Videos posted online show thousands of battlefield weapons – including tanks, armoured personnel carriers and multiple-launch rocket systems – being moved toward Ukraine from their regular bases in other parts of Russia. ALSO: QAnon's 'Queen of Canada' Calls for Followers to 'Kill' People Vaccinating Children GUEST: Marcus Kolga, Director of DisinfoWatch.org and a Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute's Centre See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Liberals have tabled a bill to help businesses still recovering from the pandemic, how does it plan to help and how will a plan for "targeted support" work? Big news is being made in the music world as Massey Hall reopens with Gordon Lightfoot after being closed since 2018, a documentary about The Beatles starts streaming & Billboard's Hot 100 Song of All Time is now Blinding Lights by The Weeknd. The office of Defence Minister Anita Anand says that the official apology promised two years ago to survivors and victims of military sexual misconduct will come before the end of this year, with a firm date coming “shortly.” The U.S. is planning on dipping into its oil reserves but what could that mean for Canadian gas prices? Following a fire at a homeless encampment in J.C. Beemer Park in Hamilton, two people have been arrested at a HESN rally. And what is this year's shopping season expected to look like? Guests: Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University Alan Cross, Host of the Ongoing History of New Music Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable​Energy, Former Liberal MP Jason Farr, Ward 2 councillor, City of Hamilton Bruce Winder, Retail analyst & author Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator Lisa Polewski, reporter & anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML Ted Michaels, anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML, host of the Health & Wellness Show, super recycler & The Birthday Boy! William P. Erskine, producer with Global News Radio 900 CHML   Host - Scott Thompson Content/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine Podcast Co-Producer - Ben Straughan News Anchors - Diana Weeks and Ted Michaels Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Power & Politics for Thursday, November 25th with Defence Minister Anita Anand, Veterans Ombudsperson Retired Colonel Nishika Jardine, P.E.I Potato Board General Manager Greg Donald, Green Party Interim Leader Amita Kuttner, Iqaluit Mayor Kenny Bell, retired Canadian astronaut and author Chris Hadfield, and the Power Panel.

Power & Politics for Thursday, November 11th with Defence Minister Anita Anand, Union of Veterans' Affairs Employees National President Virginia Vaillancourt, and the Power Panel.

Canada's new Defence Minister Anita Anand is transferring the investigation and prosecution of sexual misconduct cases within the Canadian Forces into the civilian justice system. The move follows recommendations from two former Supreme Court justices; we discuss what results it might achieve with women's rights activist Julie Lalonde.

The minister who managed to secure tens of millions of Covid-19 vaccines gets the toughest job in government as a thank you. or much of the past year, barely a month has gone by without a new sexual harassment or assault scandal in the Canadian Armed Forces — and all too often those scandals have involved some of the military's top ranked officials.Previous attempts at reform have failed, efforts to shift the culture have barely budged it and meanwhile, recruitment has fallen dramatically. So something needed to change. Why not the minister? What challenges will Anand face and where should she start if this is to be the reform that actually works?GUEST: Julie Lalonde, advocate and educator, author of Resilience is Futile: The Life and Death of Julie S. Lalonde

Defence Minister Anita Anand explains what she's doing to address sexual misconduct cases in the military. Canadian veterans and volunteers are forced to close safe houses in Kabul due to lack of funding.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ontario's Minister of Finance released the Fall Economic Statement. It's being referred to as the "Highways and Hospitals Budget." What does the opposition think? GUEST: Andrea Horwath, Leader of the Official Opposition, Ontario NDP  What's the re-election strategy the Ford Government is going for? Will the 905 and 416 reject the highway plan? GUEST: Richard Brennan, Former Journalist with The Toronto Star covering both Queen's Park and Parliament Hill. The military's sexual assault cases will move from the military justice system to the civilian courts, Defence Minister Anita Anand announced. What are the implications of this?  GUEST: Amanda Connolly, Journalist for Global News. Hamilton's Ward 5 vacancy will be filled via appointment, not election. Who are the candidates, and how will this all go down? GUEST: John Best, Founder of the Bay Observer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The At Issue panel discusses Defence Minister Anita Anand's decision to move military sexual misconduct cases to the civilian justice system and what her response to recommendations says about how she is approaching her new job. Plus, the panellists look at the political backlash against Air Canada's CEO for his lack of French. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.

Power & Politics with Defence Minister Anita Anand, former Supreme Court Justice Morris Fish, Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy, British Columbia Mental Health and Addictions Minister Sheila Malcolmson, World Food Programme Chief Economist Arif Husain, and the Power Panel.