Podcasts about first ministers

This week on the podcast, we discussed Jackie's recent visit to St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, to attend the Energy NL conference. Energy NL is the province's energy supply and service sector association, which annually hosts the province's flagship conference on conventional and clean energy. This week, Charlene Johnson, Chief Executive Officer of Energy NL, joins the podcast to explore Newfoundland and Labrador's energy potential and the discussions at the conference. Among the topics covered were potential nation-building projects, such as the Churchill River hydroelectric development—a joint $33 billion potential initiative by Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro and Hydro-Québec that aims to add nearly 4 GW of new electricity generation capacity on the river. Another significant project discussed was Equinor's Bay du Nord offshore oil development, which could open a new offshore basin 500 km off the coast of Newfoundland. In addition to covering the conference highlights, Jackie and Peter recapped the past week's events, including the constructive First Ministers' meeting in Saskatoon on June 2nd. During this meeting, Prime Minister Carney outlined the criteria for nation-building projects. Furthermore, on June 6th, the Carney government tabled new legislation, “Bill C-5: One Canadian Economy: An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada Act.” The goal is to pass the bill into law by Canada Day. Content referenced in this podcast: Visit Peter Tertzakian's art show at the Elevation Gallery in Canmore, “Persistence, Obsolescence and Renewal: A Visual Inquiry Into the Lifecycle of Energy Infrastructure.” Alberta Electricity System Operator (AESO) approach to extensive load connections (Data Centres), June 4 Avik Dey, President and CEO of Capital Power, LinkedIn post regarding AESO's approach to data centre development, June 4 Prime Minister of Canada Office, “First Ministers' statement on building a strong Canadian economy and advancing major projects,” June 2 “Bill C-5: One Canadian Economy: An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada Act,” tabled June 5 “Insiders say Mark Carney could compromise on the emissions cap,” Toronto Star, June 6 Please review our disclaimer at: https://www.arcenergyinstitute.com/disclaimer/ Check us out on social media: X (Twitter): @arcenergyinstLinkedIn: @ARC Energy Research Institute Subscribe to ARC Energy Ideas PodcastApple PodcastsAmazon MusicSpotify 

Our political panel Murray Mandryk and Jeremy Simes say the ‘vibes were vibin' and found no evidence of obstreperous politics at this week's meeting between premiers and the prime minister. Plus, calls for help and coordination as thousands flee wildfires in Saskatchewan.

This week, we delve into the scandal that has rocked Alberta politics for more than a year — and we bring in the reporter who broke the story. The Globe and Mail's Carrie Tait joins us to break down: How the AHS scandal first came to light Why new delays in the government's investigation are raising eyebrows What journalists actually do behind the scenes to get these stories published Why this story still matters, and how far it could still go PLUS: We break down this week's First Ministers meeting in Saskatoon, where Mark Carney continues to rewrite the script on federal-provincial relations. Danielle Smith has pivoted — and looks surprisingly comfortable playing national stateswoman. Can she keep it up? AND: A rare stumble for the Carney Liberals: the government loses a House vote — but does it matter? If you want to understand where Alberta politics is heading — and how Ottawa and Edmonton are suddenly getting along — you won't want to miss this one.

Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford, and Cory Morgan break down Mark Carney's careful pipeline dance at the First Ministers' Meeting, the consequences of Trump's new tariffs, and the Liberals' failure to table a budget in this episode of The Pipeline.

Prime Minister Mark Carney held his first meeting with Premiers since the election and by most accounts it was a big success, with Ontario's Doug Ford claiming it was the best in 10 years.The 14 leaders discussed the federal plan to fast track nation building projects and despite some rhetoric in advance of the gathering, even Alberta was encouraged about the path ahead. But will a new pipeline become a reality, can premiers expect federal funds to match their projects, was it a mistake to not have Indigenous leaders at the table, and what may be the challenges ahead? Host Cormac Mac Sweeney tries to get answers and insight from former Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

It was a love-in at the First Ministers' meeting in Saskatoon this week, with the premiers and territorial leaders saying “it felt like Christmas” as they discussed national infrastructure projects – as a group – for the first time in years. But despite all the good vibes, the meeting ended without a clear project list. So what's next? How much will actually get built, and how long will this unity among the first ministers last? Catherine Cullen, Jason Markusoff and Daniel Thibeault parse out the possible nation-building presents to come.

Shannon Philips and Stephen Carter talk about the results of the highly anticipated First Ministers' Meeting. Is the lack of a project list a problem or an asset for Carney? Are there any regions at risk of just being swept along in all the nation-building fever? And should the Government of Canada open an OnlyFans for all their FMM content? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At a time of serious conflict with our neighbours to the south, perhaps a more concerning conflict might be coming from within. As calls for separation in places like Alberta grow louder, it brings up the question of how a nation can operate with respective regional interests? And, can Canada keep itself from coming apart? Joining to discuss these regional tensions are former premier of Alberta, Jason Kenney; Martha Hall Findlay, a former MP and director of the School of Public Policy and Palmer Chair at the University of Calgary; Felix Mathieu, Professor in the Department of Law at the Université du Quebec en Outaouais and co-editor of the Canadian Journal of Political Science; and John Ibbitson, journalist, writer and co-author with Darrell Bricker for their forthcoming book, "Breaking Point: The Big Shifts That Put Canada at Risk." They join Steve Paikin to discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colton Prail, CTV News; National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak; Chrystia Freeland, Transport & Internal Trade Minister.

From pipelines to critical minerals, Canadian provinces and territories presented arguments for championing different nation-building projects; thousands of Saskatchewan's wildfire evacuees are battling with the uncertainty of what they may find when they return home.

The first ministers' meeting has wrapped and they all seem pretty bullish on an ambitious plan to get nation building projects done. Even Premier Danielle Smith sounded optimistic about the prospects for Alberta, especially on getting another pipeline. We asked for your thoughts on what was accomplished.

A day after Prime Minister Mark Carney and Canadian Premiers gathered in Saskatoon for the First Ministers meeting, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe joins Evan on the show to discuss the meeting in our province, Saskatchewan's trade MOU with Ontario and ongoing wildfire efforts affecting Saskatchewan.

Manitoba is the epicentre of the wildfires in Canada. Thousands are out of their homes. Some have been sent as far away as Niagara Falls. At least 20 communities in Saskatchewan are also under evacuation orders, and thousands of people in Alberta have had to leave.The danger isn't only the flames – the air quality from wildfire smoke is leading to health concerns.And: The first ministers are meeting in Saskatoon, pitching their ideas to Prime Minister Mark Carney for nation-building projects.Also: Russia has made its proposal for ending the war in Ukraine. It includes demands for Ukraine to concede several regions of territory, and for the lifting of sanctions. And those are just to start. The talks today lasted around an hour. The two countries did agree to exchange the bodies of 6,000 soldiers killed in action.Plus: The man accused of setting people on fire in Boulder has been charged with a hate crime, two UNESCO Geoparks in Canada are at risk of losing their designations, and more.

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Guest host Stefan Keyes speaks with CTV's Colton Praill to tee up today's First Ministers Meeting, what to expect, and what the ramifications might be. On today's show: Lori Turnbull, Professor of Political Science at Dalhousie University, on what's at stake politically for Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Premiers at the First Ministers Meeting Grand Chief Kyra Wilson, Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, on the ongoing evacuations in that province due to wildfires and calls for shelter and hotels for First Nations evacuees Dan Kelly, CEO, Canadian Federation of Independent Business, on the importance of today's meeting addressing the removal of interprovincial trade barriers The Daily Debrief Panel with Sabrina Grover, Sr Advisor, Spark Advocacy and NorthStar Public Affairs; Tom Mulcair, CTV Political Analyst and Former NDP Leader; and Laryssa Waler, Founder of Henley Strategies and Former Head of Communications for Doug Ford Francois Desmarais, Vice President, Trade and Industry Affairs, Canadian Steel Producers Association, on threats from US President Donald Trump to double tariffs on steel and what that would mean for the industry Virginie Millien, Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at McGill University, on the spread of ticks and tick-borne illnesses to new parts of Canada

The premiers pitched their big "nation building" projects to the prime minister today. NL premier John Hogan says this province is focused on fast-tracking its energy projects... including offshore oil. Ahead of the Energy NL conference in St, John's Tuesday, we speak to the company CEO about the message and timing. (Krissy Holmes with Charlene Johnson)

On this week's edition of Free For All Fridays, Scott Reid is pinch-hitting for Amanda Galbraith! On today's show: Former federal MP and former Alberta Premier Jason Kenney previews a pivotal First Ministers meeting, which is scheduled to take place next week. What will the government likely prioritize? What items of the day will provinces want fast-tracked? When it comes to energy infrastructure, urgent projects, and quick approvals, can the Carney government deliver? We do a vibe check of the textboard and take your calls! In Hour 2, we open the debate floor to Canada's top voices, as they react to today's Top Five stories. Summoned to the stage this week is Karen Gordon of Gordon Strategy and Sabrina Grover of NorthStar Public Affairs. As the key voices of next week's First Ministers meeting start to roll in, what would you classify as a success for the Carney Liberals? Parliament is back in session! How are the party leaders faring after Week 1? U.S. President Trump is being taken to court over his 'Liberation Day' tariffs, and his legal team is biting back. Is America headed for a constitutional crisis? The Edmonton Oilers are back in the Stanley Cup Finals, and it's not 'La Bamba' fueling their playoff magic. The Canada Day lineup has been unveiled! Did the organizers hit the right notes?

This week on The Discourse, Cheryl and Erika take you inside one of the most politically packed weeks in Canada—from royal pageantry to banned books to the high-stakes First Ministers' Meeting.

Marks Carruthers speaks to the Agriculture and Environment Minister, the First and deputy First Ministers and other political figures at the Balmoral Show.

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Greg talks about Premier Ford changing his tune about Alberta and Premier Danielle Smith following the First Ministers' meeting with Prime Minister Carney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg talks about Premier Ford changing his tune about Alberta and Premier Danielle Smith following the First Ministers' meeting with Prime Minister Carney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First ministers have their first meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney. Alberta's premier says Carney and his environment minister are not on the same page when it comes to energy and emissions.And: Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is pledging to get 350,000 more trade workers trained across the country. He's calling it his “more boots, less suits” plan.Also: Hudson's Bay is trying to save itself – using six stores in Ontario and Quebec. A judge has approved The Bay's plan to restructure, which will leave those stores open – for now. It will preserve some of the company's 9,364 jobs, but it's not clear how many.Plus: International travel chaos after a fire near Heathrow airport in London, country music's rise in Canada, and more.

Kirsten Hillman, Canadian Ambassador to the U.S.; Scott Moe, Saskatchewan Premier; Andrew Furey, Newfoundland and Labrador Premier; The Front Bench with: Saeed Selvam, Jamie Ellerton, Karl Bélanger & Marieke Walsh.

Canada first and Canada united - the message after a First Ministers' meeting in Ottawa with the country's premiers - with one exception. With Doug Ford sporting a new hat that said "Canada is not for sale" and Alberta's Danielle Smith the outlier in the group, there's a lot to break down.  To do that, NewsRadio's Queen's Park reporter Richard Southern speaks to Parliament Hill reporter Cormac Mac Sweeney about the meeting, the wrap up news conference, what happened behind the scenes and what's next.   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

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This week on Open Sources Guelph, we were all but ready to take off for the holidays but they had to squeeze just a little bit more breaking new out of us. From Ottawa, there may be a change in government, or a change in prime minister, or a change in something, we don't know! We also don't know what happened with the Canada Post strike that was suddenly over this week, but we're going to find out about that too!! This Thursday, December 19, at 5 pm, Scotty Hertz and Adam A. Donaldson will discuss: Chrystia-Mas Comes Early. Just a normal Monday on Parliament Hill, it was the second last day of the fall sitting and the release of the Fall Economic Statement was all that was on the agenda. And then Chystia Freeland quit as finance minister and all hell broke loose! Almost everything else Monday, including a First Ministers' Meeting in Toronto, was blown off the front-page with the possibility that this was the end for Justin Trudeau, and as we go to air we can only imagine what's going down next. Is Trudeau getting canned before the holidays? Strike a Post! After over a month, workers for Canada Post went back to their jobs this week and not altogether willingly after the national labour board said that both sides were too far apart to make a deal in the short-term possible. What's been lost in the concern for the on-time arrival of parcels, government documents and holiday treats are the stakes of this strike, which is really nothing less than the future of Canada Post. This week, Remegius Cheeke, the president Guelph-based Canadian Union of Postal Workers Local 546, will remind us. Open Sources is live on CFRU 93.3 fm and cfru.ca at 5 pm on Thursday.

Felicity Evans and James Williams break out the Christmas jumpers to look back at the blockbuster political year that was 2024 with the help of the Labour MP for Cardiff West, Alex Barros-Curtis, the Plaid Cymru MP for Caerfyrddin, Ann Davies and the Conservative's shadow Welsh Secretary, Mims Davies MP. What are their takeaways from a year that has seen three First Ministers and two Prime Ministers? And how will they fare in the traditional Walescast Christmas Quiz?

Greg hosts an eventful show as Slacker Nation calls in to talk politics, cars and more... including a chance to win tickets to a Toronto Raptors game!Greg's Guests:- Jay Goldberg of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation:They talk about partisan ads, the housing crisis and what Canada's First Ministers should do.- Bryan Passifiume of the Toronto Sun: They talk about the latest firearm "buy-back" program from the federal Liberals, traffic congestion in Ontario and the homeless crisis.

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Has Trump Forced Trudeau to Put Canada First with his tariff threat?  It has sparked political showdown as Trudeau appears shaken while Poilievre strikes back with a bold "Canada First" vision. Watch as two distinct approaches to handling US pressure emerge - Trudeau's team Canada rhetoric versus Poilievre's concrete policy Canada First proposals.READ The Post Millennial: 

Calum, Geoff and Andy discuss the recent reelection of Donald Trump and its implications for both US and Scottish politics. They explore voter sentiment, the effectiveness of political messaging, and the challenges faced by Scottish Labour in light of the UK government's budget. The conversation also touches on the tax strategies of former First Ministers and the public's perception of these actions. WhatsApp us: 0333 404 6507Sponsored by the Scotch Whisky Association's Made to be Measured campaign. Find out more about the campaign at scotch-whisky.org.uk/madetobemeasured Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/holyroodsources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are one month (or in Welsh units, two First Ministers) on from the 2024 General Election, and finishing our mini-series of analyses into the results in each of the constituent nations of the United Kingdom with a look to the North to try and understand more about the people and priorities of Scotland. For well over a decade the central debate has revolved around the country's constitution future inside or outside both the British and European Unions. However, the emergence of a successful UK Labour Party in England has been mirrored by a resurgence of the Scottish Party, while myriad forced and unforced errors have weakened the once all-powerful SNP. So how did Labour make such a comeback, where next for the SNP, how will the Scottish Tories build on their remaining support, and what future the Greens, Lib Dems, and Reform? And at the heart of it, what are the Scottish people looking for in their national and union leadership? To discuss we are joined by Dr Fraser McMillan of Edinburgh University and the Scottish Election Study. You can find out more from Fraser here: https://x.com/frasmcm As always, you can find the latest from us @hiraethpod on most social media, including Twitter/X here: twitter.com/HiraethPod We hope you find this podcast interesting and useful. Please do send feedback, it's always great to hear what our audience thinks. Thank you for listening to the podcast. If you have enjoyed it, please leave us a nice rating or comment on your podcast app or on YouTube and, if you are able to do so, please consider supporting our work from just £3/month on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hiraethpod

While the election of new Labour leader has dominated the headlines, this last week has been a significant week for both outgoing and incoming First Ministers and indeed for all citizens of Wales as the UK Government's Covid Inquiry concluded its first Wales evidence sessions. We are joined by Welsh Affairs Editor at WalesOnline, eponymous author of the Will Hayward Newsletter, and 'serious journalist' Will Hayward. Not only was Will one of the journalists who most closely covered the national & union governments' approach to the pandemic but he also iiterally wrote the book on it in the form of 'Lockdown Wales'.We talk about the key points covered by the inquiry, the points a union-wide inquiry will be unlikely to cover at all, and what the testimony reveals about how the government acted in face of an unprecedented crisis. We also pick up in brief - ahead of our live Twitter/X Space event on 25th March - the Labour leadership contest and result. Will on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/WillHayCardiffWill's Newsletter: https://walesonline.substack.com/Lockdown Wales book: https://www.serenbooks.com/book/lockdown-wales-how-covid-19-tested-wales/A link to our live Twitter/X Space on Labour's new leadership on 25 March at 20.00: https://x.com/HiraethPod/status/1769297107909820495?s=20 As always, you can find the latest from us here: twitter.com/HiraethPod We hope you find this podcast interesting and useful. Please do send feedback, it's always great to hear what our audience thinks. Thank you for listening to the podcast. If you have enjoyed it, please leave us a nice rating or comment on your podcast app or on YouTube and, if you are able to do so, please consider supporting our work from just £3/month on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hiraethpod

And Stephen ponders the price of Christmas parties

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As Holyrood stands for summer recess, parties appear to be gearing up not slowing down. The team looks back on the last Parliamentary period, which saw two Monarchs, two First Ministers, and three Prime Ministers, and discuss why it seems that the parties in Scottish Parliament are already on election footing ahead of the next General Election, despite it potentially being over a year away. In what promises to be a busy summertime, the team look to the events and legislation to watch ahead Scottish Parliament returning in September.

Former First Minister of Scotland and leader of the Scottish Labour Party, Jack McConnell, joins the podcast to talk about election victories and defeats. He remembers campaigns he won and lost. He tells us about 2007, when Labour lost control of Holyrood and how early he knew something was going wrong. He discusses Labour's current position on North Sea oil and gas. He tells us about his relationship with other First Ministers, either present or former. As he reflects on his time as First Minister, he says he thought he was inheriting a tough job - but on reflection, in comparison to Humza Yousaf, he says: "I had it easy." He tells us about his vision for democracy and power in Scotland to be decentralised. What do you think of what Lord McConnell says? Email us: hello@holyroodsources.com to have your email read out next week. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/holyroodsources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What was up with that handshake? As groundhogs across the continent were just tucking themselves back in, Danielle Smith finally appeared in public again, which can only mean at least another 6 weeks before the next provincial election! At this weeks First Ministers health meeting, Danielle Smith and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau exchanged what could only be called a handshake using the lowest definition of the word, but what was the deal that potentially came out of that meeting? Plus we catch up on all of the latest events in Alberta Politics and address the rumours swirling around Nate and the next provincial election. As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/thebreakdownab. If you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating, and don't forget to like and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Scotland elected a new SNP leader and First Ministers this week. But who is Humza Yousef? The man set up as Nicola Sturgeon's replacement.

Rebecca Willis is a Professor in Energy & Climate Governance at Lancaster Environment Centre, where she leads the Climate Citizens  project. In 2020 she was an Expert Lead for Climate Assembly UK, the Citizens' Assembly established by the UK Parliament. Rebecca is a Trustee of the New Economics Foundation and an adviser to the National Lottery's Climate Action Fund. She features on the Woman's Hour Our Planet Power List which highlights 30 women making an impact by helping to protect our planet.  Her book, Too Hot To Handle? The democratic challenge of climate change was published by Bristol University Press in March 2020.Previously, she was a research fellow for the IGov project at the University of Exeter, investigating energy governance. From 2015-2019 she was a member of the Scientific Advisory Committee of UKRI's Energy Programme, and from 2011-15 she was a Council Member of the Natural Environment Research Council. She was Vice-Chair of the UK Sustainable Development Commission, advising the Prime Minister and First Ministers of the devolved administrations, from 2004-2011.  In 2009 Rebecca founded Green Alliance's Climate Leadership Programme, an initiative to support Members of the UK Parliament, and earlier served as Green Alliance's Director.

Time for Tuesday's rant.Time to talk about the economy again, and how the blame for the coming recession needs to be laid at the feet of Australia's First Ministers and current/former PMAre we bing invaded by aliens?Ronald Reagan's speech to the UN in 1987

I haven't left y'all, just been a tad busy with other things.In this episode:I give an update on the VCAT matters, and when the important dates are.Counter some of the deliberate vegan disinformation out there.Talk about the RBA, and how they have been setup by the First Ministers, and Prime Minister of Australia.Ask why VicPol haven't used the Fortification Removal Act to shut down bikie groups, yet want to ban patches and colours.And more...Want to have a rant, or call me out on something I said?Use the Fifth Estate contact form or send an email to cameron @ thefifth.estateYou can find my public key on keys.openpgp.org

Welcome to Hub Podcasts, the audio version of the big ideas and in-depth conversations found at The Hub, Canada's daily news and information source for policy and politics.Each Friday, you can listen to our Hub Roundtable featuring The Hub's editors analyzing the big issues of the week in Canada. Our Hub Dialogues feature The Hub's editor at large Sean Speer engaged in twice-weekly conversations with leading entrepreneurs, policymakers, scholars, and thinkers on the issues and challenges that will shape Canada's future. The Frum Dialogues feature the insight and wisdom of leading author, journalist, and thinker David Frum, who weighs in every second Friday on global and Canadian news events. The episodes are generously supported by The Ira Gluskin And Maxine Granovsky Gluskin Charitable Foundation.This week's Hub Roundtable discusses the First Ministers' meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the issues of health care, exiting the pandemic, and the challenge of aging demographics. We also talk about the CBC and Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, unpacking the different approaches that a Conservative government could pursue to uphold its commitment to defund the national broadcaster. If you like what you are hearing on Hub Dialogues consider subscribing to The Hub's free weekly email newsletter featuring our insights and analysis on public policy issues. Sign up here: https://thehub.ca/free-member-sign-up/.The Hub is Canada's leading information source for public policy. Stridently non-partisan, The Hub is committed to delivering to Canadians the latest analysis and cutting-edge perspectives into the debates that are shaping our collective future.Visit The Hub now at https://www.thehub.ca. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What was up with that handshake? As groundhogs across the continent were just tucking themselves back in, Danielle Smith finally appeared in public again, which can only mean at least another 6 weeks before the next provincial election! At this weeks First Ministers health meeting, Danielle Smith and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau exchanged what could only be called a handshake using the lowest definition of the word, but what was the deal that potentially came out of that meeting? Plus we catch up on all of the latest events in Alberta Politics and address the rumours swirling around Nate and the next provincial election. As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/thebreakdownab. If you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating, and don't forget to like and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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On today's show, David McLaughlin, president and chief executive officer of the Institute on Governance, breaks down the healthcare meeting of the first ministers. And, retail expert, Heather Thomson, explains The Bay store closures in Alberta and what this may mean for brick-and-mortar stores. Plus, Michael Byers, Canada Research Chair in Global Politics and International Law at the University of British Columbia, discusses the Chinese balloon and why it was shot down when it was. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

[Recording Date: July 19, 2022] On this episode of Beaver Bites, we start off with a bit of headline news you can use, a special coast-to-coast-to-coast COVID booster update, and follow it up with a discussion of the recent bit of grand political theatre, complete with rehearsed song and dance act, offered to us by our baker's dozen of First Ministers. To help us with it, we've invited the delightful Ryan Lindley (aka Mr. Otter), co-host of The Sheeple Shepherd podcast, to discuss his take on issues of the day.. And of course, as this is a Bites, we are once again flying without a net, minimally scripted... and we absolutely veer off onto other topics. Please, come join our circle, and share a few laughs and frustrations with us PS: This episode will also soon be available on our new True North Eager Beaver Media YouTube channel at [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeZ9siY91-HQbgwp-ooP_5Q/featured]. We had a few technical difficulties at the start, so unless you want to see Mr. Beaver being confused for several minutes, just skip to timestamp 13:00. ________________ Not everyone can do everything. But everyone can do something. Because we believe that Democracy Is Something You Do... Food Insecurity for Canadians is on rise; please donate to your local Food Bank or Soup Kitchen. And If you can help more, please enjoy our episode on the subject here [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/food-in-security-ft-constance-howes-the-rosie-project/id1564803781?i=1000569212050], and then get in touch with us if you too, would like to be a Friend of Rosie, and help to keep 5 people alive in Kenya. ________________ Of course, retweets, shares, gentle corrections, constructive criticism, compliments, tips, requests, bribes to be on the show, and positive reviews (if you think we deserve some stars, please rate us) are always welcome. You can do that via our show's Facebook blog page, via Twitter @TrueEager, or by e-mail at TrueNorthEagerBeaver@gmail.com. And if you really enjoy our podcast, why not subscribe via our Podpage [https://www.podpage.com/the-true-north-eager-beaver/], and tell a friend? Until next time, be kind to, and gentle with, yourselves, Your Eager Beaver __________________ Thank you to our podcast's founding sponsors: * The Peppermaster * The Miss Vee Mysteries from Corvid Moon Publishing * Canadian Tarot Dot Com Artwork credit: Peter Jarvis This is Episode 23 of the True North Eager Beaver's "Beaver Bites" format

Premier Brian Peckford who is the last living First Minister, drafter and signatory of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms joins the program. The Canadian Constitutional Charter of Rights and Freedoms is akin to the Bill of Rights in the United States. The Charter is the highest law of the land in Canada. Peckman is suing the Canadian federal government as a main applicant with the Calgary-based Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms. We must stand shoulder to shoulder with the people of Canada and we must protect Western nations from sliding back to the middle ages before the Magna Carta. You can support the legal actions in Canada and learn more at www.JCCF.ca. You can also follow Mr. Peckford on his blog at Peckford42.wordpress.com   See Important Proven Solutions to Keep Your from getting sick even if you had the mRNA Shot - Dr. Nieusma Support the show by signing up SarahWestall.TV or Ebener (what is Ebener??)! Sign up at SarahWestall.com/Subscribe C60Complete Black Seed Oil & Curcumin Gel Capsules - World's best anti-inflammation supplement - What You Need for 5G protection! Censorship is serious. To stay informed of all the latest episodes, sign up for my weekly newsletter @ SarahWestall.com/Subscribe Learn more or get your bottle of Z-Stack, Dr. Zelenko's Vitamin Pack specifically for building your immune system and protecting you from getting sick (a weapon to protect you from the "vaccine" weapon): Get Z-Stack Now   MUSIC CREDITS: "Motivation Underscore" by Media Music Group; "Do You Trust Me" by Michael Vignola, licensed for broad internet media use, including video and audio         See on Bastyon | Bitchute | Odysee | Rumble | Freedom.Social | SarahWestall.TV       Former Premier Brian Peckford Biography Brian Peckford is the Former Premier of Newfoundland-Labrador and he is the last living First Minister who helped negotiate (with 12 other First Ministers of Canada) and sign the Constitution of Canada to include the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (1982). Peckford was born in Whitbourne, Newfoundland, on August 27, 1942, and grew up in Whitbourne, Marystown, and Lewisporte. He holds a Bachelor of Education degree, having also completed postgraduate work in English Literature, Education, Psychology, and French Literature. Prior to entering politics, he was a high school teacher in rural Newfoundland. He was first elected to the House of Assembly in 1972 at the age of twenty-nine and was appointed parliamentary assistant to the premier, Honourable Frank Moores, in 1973. The following year he was appointed minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and in 1976 held the portfolios of minister of: Mines and Energy; and Rural and Northern Development. At the age of thirty-six, he was elected leader of the provincial Progressive Conservative Party and premier of the Province, becoming the youngest first minister in over 100 years. It was Pickford's administration that fought for and achieved a new, ground-breaking arrangement with the federal government called the Atlantic Accord, which has become the template for all exploration and development of offshore oil and gas resources in Canada. It is under this arrangement that the oil fields of Hibernia, Terra Nova, and White Rose have been developed and are producing today. It is as a result of the revenues from these developments that the province of Newfoundland and Labrador has achieved “have” status, the first time since becoming a part of Canada in 1949. Peckford retired from public life in 1989 and established his own consulting business serving government and business clients in North America and Europe. In 1982, Peckford received the Vanier Award as an outstanding young Canadian. That same year he was sworn to the Privy Council of Canada by her majesty the Queen, and he published a book in 1983 entitled The Past in the Present expressing his views on Newfoundland a...

Glen McGregor, CTV News; Arif Virani, Liberal MP; Don Davies, NDP MP; Steven Del Duca, Ontario Liberal Leader; Stephanie Levitz, the Toronto Star; Ian Bailey, the Globe and Mail; Dr. Alexander Wong, infectious disease physician; and Andrew Furey, Newfoundland and Labrador Premier. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta Chief Medical Officer of Health (Live News Conference).  

For more than five years, Nicola Sturgeon has been the most powerful person in Scottish politics, and she has always stressed the importance of a key figure in helping her get there – Alex Salmond. The story of this political partnership has become increasingly complex and could have long-term effects on Scottish politics. In this episode, host Dermot Murnaghan speaks to MSP Alex Neil about the rise of Ms Sturgeon and what it’s been like to work alongside both party leaders, and Sky’s Scotland bureau chief James Matthews about what the Salmond report means for Ms Sturgeon’s career.

The At Issue panel discusses the latest pitch from the premiers to increase federal health-care funding in the next budget. Plus, is the federal government spending too much, too soon? The panel looks into some of the recent criticism of the Liberals' pandemic spending.

Brian Pallister, Manitoba Premier; Vina Nadjibulla, Michael Kovrig's advocate; Tom Mulcair, CTV News Political Analyst; Joyce Napier, CTV News; Vanmala Subramaniam, The Logic. 

The CMA is calling for action on 5 priority areas, to manage the pandemic and build back health care sustainability. Two important political developments that will speed up the legalization of cannabis in the USA. AND…Mark Warner, an American and Canadian trade lawyer discusses global vaccine distribution, and we ask; can you “pay for your vaccination place in line”? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest Andrew Oliver, co-founder of Save Hospitality and CEO of Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality

A one-billion dollar response to address the impacts of the coronavirus; Premiers converge on Ottawa for the First Ministers’ meeting; What will the current economic challenges mean in the coming federal budget?

Martha Friendly talks about the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives' study into the cost of child care across the country; Rubina Ahmed-Haq looks at how to deal with a new boss at work; Our Queen's Park reporter, Mike Crawley, discusses the proviince's response to the COVID-19 pandemic; Christian Leuprecht, political scientist at Queen's and the Royal Military College explains what we might expect from the First Ministers meeting tomorrow; Zach Fang and his wife own and operate Miss Bao a restaurant that they hope will become the first zero-waste establishment in Kingston; Jane Kovarikova grew up in foster care. And now thanks to her efforts Georgian College in Barrie has announced that they will waive tuition fees for eligible students who grow up in care; Family doctor Peter Lin explains self-isolation and self-quarantine and other protocols that are becoming more common with the spread of the coronavirus.

The Prime Minister says the government recognizes the significant impacts of the coronavirus; The First Ministers prepare for a meeting on Friday; The ethics watchdog dismisses conflict-of-interest allegations against the former clerk of the Privy Council.

MPs Laurel Collins (NDP), Chris d’Entremont (Conservative), and Sean Fraser (Liberal) discuss blockades, the resource sector, and the upcoming First Ministers’ meeting. More on coronavirus and its effects on the economy (Perrin Beatty, Canadian Chamber of Commerce) and public health (Isaac Bogoch, University of Toronto). Journalists Susan Delacourt (Toronto Star), Bob Fife (The Globe and Mail), and Catherine Lévesque (La Presse Canadienne) review the week’s top stories.

The boys review first ministers questions with mentions for all the party leaders and Jackie Baillie.

Phil Attridge and Stewart Lochhead review an unexciting session from Holyrood. The Police budget, GP surgeries and Edinburgh nursery teachers were the main party issues. Back-benchers raised Mossmorron chemical plant,the PIP 20m rule, a near collision between a nuclear submarine and a car ferry, superfast broadband, crowded prisons, the Scottish Visa, FAI delays, GP access for the visually impaired, type2 diabetes, and the Corona flu virus preparations.

In this week's episode, Bob has a conversation with Steve Paikin around the First Ministers meeting.The conversation centers on healthcare and the call from Premiers for more investment from the Federal Government. Steven Paikin is a Canadian journalist, author, and documentary producer. Mr. Paikin has primarily worked for TVOntario, Ontario's public broadcaster, and is the anchor of TVO's flagship current affairs program The Agenda. You can find his show here: https://www.tvo.org/theagendaEnjoying the show? Consider becoming a sponsor.  More details can be found here:https://amazingagency.ca/c/raeThis episode is brought to you by Amazing Agency! A full-service digital marketing agency and podcast studio. https://www.amazingagency.ca/

Can a governing minority advance pharmacare with Doug Ford and Jason Kenney at the First Ministers table? Can an à la carte legislative agenda advance both the priorities of Canada and the interests of the political parties?  All of that, plus, the fate of Andrew Scheer's throne at Conservative Party HQ, with our podcast panel: Jenni Byrne and Scott Reid. Thank you for joining us on The Herle Burly podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes or your favourite podcast app.

Andrew Marr interviewed Damian Hinds (he’s the current Education Secretary-nope me neither) and Nigel Farage on his show this Sunday. Both were on to talk about the European Parliamentary elections. Both had to try and do this without the benefit of their parties issuing manifestos. Lesley picks apart the significance of this and the flaws at the heart of the UK's political system which mean the party of government and the party leading in the polls for that election can get away with it. Sticking with the Euro elections, the Sunday Mail recently endorsed the Scottish Green Party, breaking a long tradition of supporting Labour. We discuss, even if this was a cynical vote splitting move by the Sunday Mail, why Yes supporters could vote Green, and how quickly the political landscape on the climate emergency has changed. As the commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the return of the Scottish Parliament roll on two former First Ministers, Jack McConnell and Henry McLeish both came out in favour of reform. McConnell, perhaps seduced by his time in the Lords, wanted the creation of a non-elected second chamber. McLeish, hankering after a more European style assembly, suggested moving to an increased number of MSPs by bringing in the Single Transferable Vote system. We reflect on both these proposals, more favourably on one than the other. Theresa May will be bringing back the EU Withdrawal Bill to Westminster on June the third. This " Great Repeal Bill" is the one that enshrines the power grab from Holyrood. We return to, not just to the specifics of the bill, but the underlying message it contains about Scotland's place in the UK. As per usual there's a smattering of other nonsense, mainly on Highland League football, Chinese takeaways and clip on sunglasses. Wee note from Lesley; I checked on who controls Oil and Gas Licensing and I was wrong. It's still the UK Government via the Oil and Gas Authority quango they set up — it's licensing for onshore oil and gas (basically fracking) that was devolved in 2018. Apologies.       

In this episode, we take a break from our series on Canada’s female first ministers for a special discussion focused on the 2019 Alberta general election. Premier Rachel Notley is quite literally the last woman standing when it comes to Canada’s female First Ministers, and the election outcome will be historic, one way or another.

The Roy Green Show Podcast   There are growing tensions in Montreal at the First Ministers' conference. Brian Peckford, the former Newfoundland & Labrador Premier, gives us his view of the bitterness which exists between Ottawa and provincial capitals today. Is this the way things have always been? Later, Lawrence Solomon joins Roy to discuss what would happen if Alberta turned separatist. In a Financial Post column, Solomon argues that Alberta would have great leverage over the rest of Canada as an independent nation, regardless of being landlocked. The mood going in to the First Ministers' conference in Montreal was not particularly positive. Multiple provinces challenged the Trudeau government on issues such as carbon tax and the lack of a proper plan for Canada's tremendous energy resources.  Bill C-69 a particularly contentious issue. Scott Moe, Premier of Saskatchewan, tells Roy his takeaway from the conference. An increasing number of nations are refusing to ratify the U.N. Compact for global migration, including the United States, Australia, Austria, Hungary and Poland. Canada will sign the compact. Conservative Party leader Andrew Scheer has spoken out against it. Maxime Bernier, founder and leader of the People's Party of Canada, is also outspokenly against the compact, and he tells us why. And then Roy speaks with Professor Salim Mansur of the University of Western Ontario, who has received a great deal of attention for his views about the Compact for migration.  He is concerned that Canada will become part of a borderless 21st Century world under U.N. control in which there will be no room for a free press or freedom of speech. Meanwhile, Switzerland has decided it too will not ratify the U.N. Compact on Migration.  The country was supportive and was prepared to sign on, but now will instead wait for the outcome of the debates on the issue in the Swiss parliament. Luzi Stamm, Member of the Swiss parliament for the Swiss People's Party, explains why there was this change of heart. Guests: Brian Peckford, former Premier of Newfoundland & Labrador Lawrence Solomon, Financial Post columnist Scott Moe, Premier of Saskatchewan Maxime Bernier, leader of the People's Party of Canada Professor Salim Mansur, of the University of Western Ontario Luzi Stamm, Member of the Swiss parliament for the Swiss People's Party See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Global News chief political correspondent, David Akin, summarizes Friday's first ministers conference in Montreal.

Host Sarah Turnbull is joined by Stuart Thomson of the National Post and Sarah Goldfeder of Earnscliffe Strategy Group. The group discuss: possible outcomes of the First Ministers' meeting in Montreal and why tensions are already high, the passing of former U.S. President George H.W. Bush, and the prime minister's tweet to Trevor Noah.

This week on the “Remembering 41” edition of Political Traction, Amanda is joined by Philippe Gervais, one of Navigator's Principals in Montreal. He will speak to us about his professional experience with both Bush campaigns as a former advance staffer, right before he heads to D.C. for the state funeral for Bush 41. Then, we will look at the topics gaining traction this week, including Alberta Premier Notley's announcement to cut oil production, and the First Ministers meeting taking place this Friday in Montreal.

Alex Paterson and Aaron Reynolds join host Sarah Turnbull to wrap up the week that was. Topics include the First Ministers meeting in New Brunswick, Sacha Baron Cohen's controversial show Who Is America?, and famous wrestling star Liquorice Valley. Plus, Sarah introduces a new game: Who Said It?

Following the Paris climate summit last year -- and an ambitious 1.5 degree target to limit global warming -- the Trudeau government promised a First Ministers meeting within 90 days. Marc Lee joins us to discuss the outcome of that meeting, the road ahead for climate policy in Canada, and the issue of fossil fuel divestment and "stranded assets." Marc Lee is a CCPA Senior Economist and Co-Director of the Climate Justice Project. Subscribe at: www.policyalternatives.ca/podcast Follow us on Twitter: @ccpa @MarcLeeCCPA @ohhaidavis @1alexhemingway

Point of View: Rex weighs in on last week's first ministers meeting on climate change.

Point of View: Rex weighs in on last week's first ministers meeting on climate change.