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Alex Pierson is joined by Blacklocks reporter Tom Korski as they discuss the safety of Jews in Canada, Governor General Mary Simon's office and many other topics on this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ten years since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission released its final report laying out 94 calls to action, is the federal government any further ahead on healing its relationship with Indigenous Peoples? Governor General Mary Simon reflects in a sit-down interview. Plus, Power & Politics asks Crown Indigenous Relations Minister Rebecca Alty if she thinks the government's major projects agenda collides with its path to reconciliation.

On June 13, in Ottawa, Governor General Mary Simon presented Nova Scotian artist and advocate, April Hubbard with the award. She spoke with Jeff Douglas about the experience.

In the Canadian Senate, King Charles III presented the Carney government's Speech from the Throne, emphasizing support for the CBC and action on climate change, among other priorities. A tweet from Governor General Mary Simon's account referred to King Charles III's Ottawa visit as deepening the "bond between our nations," implying he was a foreign monarch rather than Canada's Sovereign. Canada's RCMP urgently seeks federal funding due to a nearly fivefold increase in terrorism threats in the past year. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

pWotD Episode 2919: 2025 Canadian federal election Welcome to Popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 1,195,203 views on Tuesday, 29 April 2025 our article of the day is 2025 Canadian federal election.The 2025 Canadian federal election was held on April 28, 2025, to elect members of the House of Commons to the 45th Canadian Parliament. The writs of election were issued on March 23, 2025, after Governor General Mary Simon accepted a request to dissolve parliament from Prime Minister Mark Carney. This was the first election to use a new 343-seat electoral map based on the 2021 Canadian census. The main topics of the election campaign were the cost of living, housing, crime, the industrial carbon tax, and most notably tariffs and annexation threats by U. S. President Donald Trump.The Liberal Party have won the election as a minority government. It is the fourth consecutive Liberal government and third consecutive Liberal minority government after its victories in 2015, 2019, and 2021. The Liberal Party is also estimated to have won the popular vote, in contrast to the Conservative Party winning the popular vote in the 2019 and 2021 election. Both Liberals and Conservatives increased their polling, while the other parties all lost ground and the NDP lost party status for the first time since 1993. This is the first election since 2000 where the Liberals polled over 40 percent; the first since 1988 where the Conservatives had done so; and the first time since 1930 where both had passed that threshold. The Liberals also won the largest share of the popular vote for any party since the Progressive Conservatives' landslide victory in the 1984 election, it was also the worst result for the New Democratic Party since they were founded in 1961, receiving just over 6 percent of the popular vote and winning only 7 seats.The result was a stunning reversal of polling trends which lasted from mid-2023 to January 2025, which had projected a Conservative majority government. Carney's replacement of Trudeau as Liberal leader played a key role in this turnabout: thanks to his extensive experience as a central banker and his perceived competence, Carney was seen as better suited to handle the trade war launched by the U. S. and other major economic issues.Three leaders of parties represented in Parliament lost the elections for their seats: Pierre Poilievre of the Conservative Party (to Bruce Fanjoy), Jagmeet Singh of the New Democratic Party, and Jonathan Pedneault, the co-leader of the Green Party. Poilievre had held his riding for seven consecutive terms, being first elected in 2004, and his defeat was a notable shock and upset for the Conservatives, despite them receiving their best result since 1988. Despite the Liberal Party faring well in the election, one sitting minister in Carney's government lost re-election, Health Minister Kamal Khera.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 03:02 UTC on Wednesday, 30 April 2025.For the full current version of the article, see 2025 Canadian federal election on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm long-form Danielle.

With the federal election campaign heading into its last days, party leaders sharpen their messages to voters. Mark Carney leans into the public fear of American annexation, while Pierre Poilievre details the changes he'd deliver in his first 100 days if elected prime minister. Both the NDP and Bloc Quebecois leaders argue they'd have vital roles to play in holding the major parties to account. Polls still show the Liberals with a lead over the Conservatives, one reason being the seats the Liberals are poised to snatch from the Bloc Quebecois. For the first time in 20 years, the Liberals are threatening the Bloc in Northern Quebec, where the pitch is for voters to join the winning team.  The U.S. culture war takes another turn. The FBI arrests a sitting judge in Wisconsin, accusing her of helping a man wanted for deportation to evade the immigration officers waiting to nab him outside the courtroom. It was the last day for the public to pay respects to Pope Francis. People crowded into St. Peter's Square in the Vatican – for a last farewell. A delegation of Canadian officials led by Governor General Mary Simon has arrived in Rome ahead of tomorrow's funeral for the pontiff. And more….

At midday on Sunday, Prime Minister Mark Carney asked Governor-General Mary Simon to dissolve Parliament and begin an election campaign. Canadians are heading to the polls to elect the next federal government on Monday, April 28.Three months ago, this election was the Conservatives' to lose. But polling has Pierre Poilievre and Mark Carney neck and neck. The race is set to be one of the most unpredictable – and important – elections in recent memory. U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war and threats of annexation loom large as Canada fights to affirm its place in the international order.Campbell Clark is The Globe and Mail's chief political writer, and he's on the show to explain where the parties are, what's at stake, and why this election is so important.Questions? Comments? Ideas? E-mail us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com

Liberal Leader Mark Carney spent his 10th day as prime minister asking Governor General Mary Simon to dissolve Parliament, and then asking Canadians for a mandate to keep his current job for longer.  She agreed and Canadians will now go to the polls on April 28. There is a lot at stake with U.S. President Donald Trump looming over this Canadian election like no other.  On this episode of “It's Political,” Abacus CEO David Coletto joins host Althia Raj to discuss the current political landscape, and what it means for the job each party leader needs to do over the next 36 days.This episode of “It's Political” was produced by Althia Raj and Kevin Sexton. Kevin also mixed this show. Our theme music is by Isaac Joel. Some of the clips this week were sourced from CPAC.

Our lead story: following months of turmoil within his own party, Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces his intent to resign and asks Governor-General Mary Simon to suspend Parliament until March 24.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ended weeks of speculation this morning by announcing he will step down. He also said Governor General Mary Simon has agreed to his request to prorogue Parliament until March 24th. Guest: Warren Kinsella - Former special Advisor to Jean Chretien and founder of the Daisy Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Minister of Defence Bill Blair joins Vassy to discuss Canada's strategy to repatriate Canadians stuck in Lebanon amid an imminent Israeli incursion. On todays show:  Canada's Governor General Mary Simon joins Vassy to discuss Truth and Reconciliation Day and the criticism she's faced on her French language skills. David Coletto, founder, Chair and CEO of Abacus Data joins Vassy to discuss the new polling from Abacus Data that shows the NDP passes Liberals outside of Quebec while the Conservatives lead by 22. The Daily Debrief Panel with Tim Powers, Saeed Selvam, and Joël-Denis Bellavance. Dr. Paul Kershaw, Policy professor at the University of British Columbia and founder of Generation Squeeze joins Vassy to discuss the report card that shows more progress required to achieve federal budget promise around generational fairness. 

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Governor General Mary Simon concluded her visit to Labrador late last week with a trip to the Mealy Mountains. Labrador Morning's Heidi Atter was on site and spoke with Jack Penashue. He is Innu Nation's superintendent of Mealy Mountains National Park.

On Episode 34, Josh explains why he thinks Governor General Mary Simon should resign; Christine gives you the highlights of the Canada Strong and Free Network conference including Poilievre's speech, and Joanna tells us about a Quebec law aimed at protecting politicians.Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:Jamie Sarkonak: Governor General's online harm symposium was unbefitting of her office“Apolitical” Simon Likes BillGave $96,100 To CBC PunditMPs To Review GG Expenses$18M For Frankfurt High LifeHarrison Lowman: Will Poilievre's coalition of loud new populists and old-guard conservatives hold?Right-Wing Media Personality Goes Viral After Posting ‘Weird' and ‘Creepy' Video Recorded Inside Airport WashroomQuebec tables bill that includes fines of up to $1,500 for threatening politiciansCommittee for the Commonwealth of Canada v. Canada, [1991] 1 SCR 139Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn.The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter joined Alex Pierson to discuss a federal homeless relief program that paid millions to consultants, documents show, the Department of Foreign Affairs reprimanded 56 employees for wrongdoing last year, according to new records, Cabinet is rejecting an all-party demand for more public accounting of Governor General Mary Simon's expenses, and China inquiry documents confirm by ex-Conservative MP Kenny Chiu (Steveston-Richmond East, B.C) that he was likely targeted by Communist Party agents in the 2021 campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Governor General Mary Simon recently announced 78 new appointees to the Order of Canada. Laura Bain joins us to tell us more.

Apple has included a simple app to help you keep on top of your mental game. Michael Feir tells us all about the new Journal app introduced in iOS 17 (7:28). A New Jersey couple welcomed a set of twins who were born not only on different days, but in different years. Jeff Ryman explains on What in the World (23:29). CosMc's is a new spinoff restaurant idea from McDonald's. Where and when will some open? Beth Deer has the latest on The Buzz (36:50). We get a behind the scenes' look at our Kelly and Ramya Primetime Special (51:04). Governor General Mary Simon recently announced 78 new appointees to the Order of Canada. Laura Bain joins us to tell us more (1:05:07). On our weekly roundtable we're joined by friend of the show, Mark Phoenix (1:21:30).

Dec. 25, 2023 - Power and Politics host David Cochrane sits down with Governor General Mary Simon for a year-end interview.

This week the panel discusses intellectual dishonesty in academia and journalism.Poilievre chirps a journalist so hard he's been offered a role on Shoresy if he loses his seat in Parliament  Intro Hello to all you patriots out there in podcast land and welcome to Episode 407 of Canadian Patriot Podcast. The number one live podcast in Canada. Recorded Oct 23rd, 2023.   We need your help! To support Canadian Patriot Podcast visit patreon.com/cpp and become a Patreon. You can get a better quality version of the show for just $1 per episode. Show you're not a communist, buy a CPP T-Shirt, for just $24.99 + shipping and theft. Visit canadianpatriotpodcast.com home page and follow the link on the right. What are we drinking And 1 Patriot Challenge item that you completed   Andrew - Craigellachie 13 Gavin - CC & Pepsi Zero Pierre - whiskey and pepsi + water Ian - Coffee and forty creek nanaimo bar irish cream Grab the Patriot Challenge template from our website and post it in your social media Listener Feedback We'd love to hear your feedback about the show. Please visit  canadianpatriotpodcast.com/feedback/ or email us at feedback@canadianpatriotpodcast.com A version of the show is Available on iTunes  at https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/canadian-patriot-podcast/id1067964521?mt=2 Upcoming Events Strava https://www.strava.com/clubs/ragnaruck News Nazi Follow up: Governor-General Mary Simon apologizes for Waffen-SS veteran's 1987 Order of Canada appointment https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-governor-general-mary-simon-apologizes-for-waffen-ss-veterans-1987/ Mr. Savaryn, a former chancellor of the University of Alberta, was appointed to the Order of Canada in 1987 by governor-general Jeanne Sauvé. Previous governor-generals also awarded him Golden Jubilee and Diamond Jubilee medals in 2002 and 2012. Governor-General Mary Simon has apologized for the appointment to the Order of Canada of Peter Savaryn, a veteran who served in the same Nazi-led Waffen-SS division as Yaroslav Hunka. The statement apologized for the distress his appointment to the Order of Canada may have caused. It said her office is also probing his Jubilee medals, which are awarded to Canadians who have made a significant contribution to the country. “It is with deep regret that we acknowledge that Mr. Peter Savaryn was appointed to the Order of Canada in 1987, and we express our sincere apology to Canadians for any distress or pain his appointment may have caused,” the office said in a statement, adding that it had elapsed on his death in 2017. “The Chancellery is committed to working with Canadians to ensure our honours system is reflective of Canadian values.” Separately, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told reporters Wednesday that senior public servants were looking into publishing the full report of the Deschênes Commission, which examined claims that Canada was playing host to war criminals. “We have made sure that there are top public servants who are looking very carefully into the issue, including digging into the archives, and they're going to make recommendations to the relevant ministers,” the Prime Minister said. Savaryn was a leading Progressive Conservative in Alberta and prominent member of Edmonton's Ukrainian community who championed multiculturalism and played a key role in establishing schools with Ukrainian-language instruction. He also set up the Edmonton branch of the Ukrainian scout group Plast, whose participants included Chrystia Freeland, now Deputy Prime Minister. In a 2013 interview with the newspaper Ukrainian Weekly, Ms. Freeland recalled attending the youth group there. “Plast was a very important part of my life growing up,” she said. “I grew up in a Ukrainian community and was active in Plast.”   University of Alberta facing calls to return thousands more in donations connected to Waffen SS veterans https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-university-of-alberta-facing-calls-to-return-thousands-more-in/ The University of Alberta says it is reviewing other donations it has received after returning $30,000 from the family of Yaroslav Hunka The university is facing calls to return hundreds of thousands of dollars in endowments in the names of Ukrainians linked to the Waffen SS. They include an endowment of about $430,000 in the name of Volodymyr Kubijovych, who played a key role in the SS unit's establishment in 1943. Per Anders Rudling, an expert in the Waffen SS Galicia division, who studied at the University of Alberta, said for the sake of “consistency” the university should return other donations from SS veterans to fund Ukrainian studies He said it did not make sense just to return $30,000 from the family of Mr. Hunka, who was a teenager at the time he volunteered to fight with the Waffen SS division, while keeping money from more senior figures. University of Alberta spokesman Michael Brown said last week it has decided to “close the endowment fund that existed in Mr. Hunka's name and return the funds to the donor.” “We are currently reviewing other endowments, and our general naming policies and procedures, including those for endowments, to ensure alignment with our values,” he said in a statement. the university should also return donations in the names of other former Waffen SS veterans, including $50,000 from the family of Levko Babij. His donation was designed to fund the study of 20th-century Ukrainian history, especially during the Second World War. Prof. Rudling said Mr. Babij was a former president of the Ukrainian veterans association. The university also received a $15,000 donation from Roman Kolisnyk, who was an officer with the rank of untersturmführer in the Galicia Waffen SS division, and editor of the journal of the Ukrainian Waffen SS veterans. After the war he settled in Toronto. Established in 2011 by Mr. Kolisnyk, the fund is worth around $100,900 and supports translations and publications of Ukrainian literary works, memoirs and diaries. The university's Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies, which their donations helped fund, refers in past newsletters to their service with the SS Galicia division. Veterans of the SS regiment have also held positions at the University of Alberta. They include Peter Savaryn, who became its chancellor. In 1987 Mr. Savaryn is one of around 12 former members of the Nazi-led Waffen-SS Galicia division with endowments, awards and donations in their name at the university, according to Dr. Rudling. The university's Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies has received endowments and donations worth over $1-million from Ukrainians who served in the Waffen-SS Galicia division or who helped set it up, according to research by professor Per Anders Rudling of Lund university, Sweden, an expert on the division.   Historical context stuff Mr. Savaryn's obituary in the Canadian Institute of Ukrainian studies newsletter explained how as a 17-year-old he joined the division, after being summoned with his brother by his father “when Hitler's drive to the East faltered in 1943 and the Soviet military began its relentless counter-offensive.” His father told him he was left with two options: “either ‘go to the woods' to join the Ukrainian partisans fighting the Germans Poles and Soviets” or enlist in the Galicia division.   In the decades after the Second World War the division's veterans debated whether creation of the formation had been a mistake, whether their idea of breaking from the Germans at the war's end and becoming the core of a Ukrainian army had been a fantasy, and whether they had in fact been a German and not a Ukrainian army,   The Galicia division was set up by Heinrich Himmler, the head of the SS, from Ukrainian volunteers after the German defeat at the battle of Stalingrad, to try to stem the Soviet advance. Soldiers swore an oath to Hitler and the division's newspaper was infused with antisemitic and National Socialist propaganda. An edition days before the soldiers' surrender in 1945 claimed Jews were plundering Ukraine.   ‘Disinvitation from École Polytechnique group sent Trudeau government into damage control mode https://nationalpost.com/news/ecole-polytechnique-group-sent-trudeau-into-damage-control Quebec-based anti-gun group declaring it would disinvite Prime Minister Justin Trudeau from the annual commemoration of a 1989 mass shooting sent several officials within the Public Safety Ministry into damage-control mode looking for ways to respond, documents released under access-to-information show. The emails reveal that government staffers reacted with concern to news coverage of a March 2021 letter sent to Trudeau The letter and subsequent coverage expressed the group's anger over Bill C-21, which the group described as “lamentable.” In a March 18 French-language article published by Radio-Canada, PolySeSouvient accused Trudeau of “abandoning” and “betraying” victims of Canadian gun violence over the government's announcement of a voluntary “buy back” program for certain firearms, instead of mandatory confiscation, which PolySeSouvient had demanded. The letter to Trudeau from the group, translated from French, had said: “If you continue with this bill, we will never again welcome you alongside us when we mourn the death of our daughters, sisters and friends during the annual commemorations.” Later that year, the Trudeau government adjusted its policy so that its initial voluntary buy back became the mandatory confiscation the group had been demanding. It is in the process of becoming law. That letter and attached fact sheet — claimed that not going all-in on confiscating firearms from licensed owners was a reversal of previous election promises vowing to “initiate a buyback program for all assault weapons,” and blamed Canada's “gun lobby” for fomenting trepidation over supposed failures in New Zealand's firearm confiscations following the 2019 Christchurch shootings in New Zealand. It also refuted criticisms that the confiscation would adversely impact First Nations people, as they would be given a special amnesty of two years to replace their newly banned firearms. “Under a volunteer buyback program, countless fully functional assault weapons would remain in circulation, which could be stolen or used by their owners for violent purposes,” read the letter's attached note.   Ontario NDP removes Sarah Jama from caucus after Israel-Hamas comments https://globalnews.ca/news/10042820/ontario-ndp-removes-sarah-jama/ Ontario NDP leader Marit Stiles says she has removed rookie legislator Sarah Jama from caucus. Stiles says the member for Hamilton Centre, who has been under fire for comments about the Israel-Hamas conflict, made what Stiles calls “a number of unilateral actions” that have undermined the party's collective work and broken the trust of her colleagues. Jama spoke this morning in the legislature against a motion to censure her for a statement she made on the conflict between Israel and Hamas.She said Premier Doug Ford's government is targeting her to distract from its own scandals, and also said that governments and institutions in Canada are trying to use their voice and weight to silence people who support Palestinians. The Progressive Conservative motion would effectively silence Jama in the legislature and calls on the Speaker not to recognize her in the House until she retracts her original statement and apologizes again.Jama's original statement, on social media, decried “the generations long occupation of Palestine” without mentioning the attack by Hamas militants on Israeli civilians. Poilievre gets international attention for apple-eating viral moment https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/poilievre-apple-video-1.7003024   China linked to propaganda campaign targeting Trudeau, Poilievre, says Global Affairs https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/china-spamouflage-mps-1.7005066 The Chinese government likely was behind a "spamouflage" disinformation campaign targeting Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and other MPs in August and September, says Global Affairs Canada. A "spamouflage" campaign is one which uses a network of new or hijacked social media accounts to post propaganda messages across various platforms, such as Facebook, X/Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Medium, Reddit, TikTok and LinkedIn. The department's Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM), which was set up to monitor foreign state-sponsored disinformation efforts, said the campaign was "connected to the People's Republic of China" and was meant to curb criticism of the communist regime. According to a report released Monday morning, the propaganda campaign began in August and targeted dozens of MPs from across the political spectrum. An email from GAC officials to the affected MPs said 47 of them from across Canada were targeted. The email advised MPs on how to protect themselves from foreign interference and assured them the campaign did not present a threat to their safety. Outro We're on Guilded now https://www.guilded.gg/i/k5a9wnDk Andrew - https://ragnaroktactical.ca/ Visit us at www.canadianpatriotpodcast.com   We value your opinions so please visit www.canadianpatriotpodcast.com/feedback/ or email us at feedback@canadianpatriotpodcast.com and let us know what you think.   Apologies to Rod Giltaca Remember, “you are a small fringe minority” with “unacceptable views”

Iddo Moed arrived in Ottawa only six weeks ago to take up the post as Israel's new ambassador to Canada. He hasn't even presented his credentials to Governor General Mary Simon yet, which means he isn't permitted to make direct contact with Canadian politicians until that ceremony takes place. Nevertheless, Moed is making Israel's position clear on who is behind the unprecedented surprise attack by Hamas over the weekend that has killed at least 700 Israelis, wounded thousands more, and saw Palestinian terrorists kidnap over 100 people, including possibly two or three Canadians. While Moed said Iran was clearly the mastermind behind the Hamas onslaught that began Saturday Oct. 6, he suggested that the international community, including Canada, should rethink its habit of sending funds through the UN to help Palestinians in Gaza, since that money winds up instead being used to incite terrorists who carried out “barbaric” acts of hatred of Jews and Israel. Since 2016, when Canada resumed funding the UNRWA (the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East), the Liberal government has sent or pledged at least $300 million. Despite this contentious issue, Moed welcomed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's declaration of support for Israel now, including the move to light up the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill on Sunday with the Israeli flag. Moed joins _The CJN Daily'_s Ellin Bessner from Ottawa. What we talked about Register_ _with the Canadian government if you are in Israel Concerns over the Trudeau government adding another $103 million to help Palestinian refugees in Gaza and West Bank and other areas around Israel, in The CJN This former Winnipegger is now among the missing in aftermath of the Hamas attacks on southern Israel, in The CJN Credits The CJN Daily is written and hosted by Ellin Bessner (@ebessner on Twitter). Zachary Kauffman is the producer. Michael Fraiman is the executive producer.Our theme music is by Dov Beck-Levine. Our title sponsor is Metropia. We're a member of The CJN Podcast Network. To subscribe to this podcast, please watch this video. Donate to The CJN and receive a charitable tax receipt by clicking here.

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about Michael Chong giving testimony to congress in the United States, a quarter of mortgage brokers, 24 percent, are having difficulty keeping up with the monthly debt payments, says CHMC data, Governor General Mary Simon blames unnamed media for what she called Residential School ''denialism.'' All this and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Governor General Mary Simon has racked-up 3 million dollars in travel in her first year on the job. Is this a good use of taxpayer's money and what sort of ‘structure' is in place to ensure responsible spending for Public Officials? We tackle the topic with Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director of the ‘Canadian Taxpayers Foundation'.   How much is Canada spending on the public education system and how does it differ from province to province? We discuss the disparities across the country and whether more can be done to effectively fund the education system with Michael Zwaagstra, Senior Fellow at the ‘Fraser Institute'.   Finally, Calgary's ‘Pride Week' is now underway and will be capped off with the annual Pride Parade this weekend. We hear details on the many events taking place over the coming days with Anna Kinderwater, Manager of Communications with Calgary Pride.

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Beekeeping on the roof of CF Limeridge Mall? It's more likely than you think! Governor General Mary Simon's travel cost taxpayers more than $2.7 million last year. The latest group to express concern over the tiny shelters planned for Hamilton's North End as part of the city's Encampment response is LiUNA: what are their concerns? India has become the fourth country to reach the moon, and the first to land a probe on the southern pole of Earth's natural satellite. Why does the south pole of the Moon matter? The average Canadian family spent 45.3 per cent of its income on taxes in 2022—more than housing, food and clothing costs combined, finds a new study published by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. Donald Trump is going to Georgia to be arrested. Mike Moffatt spoke to Prime Minister Trudeau and the rest of the Liberal cabinet at the retreat in P.E.I., covering the issues surrounding the housing crisis and now he joins us! Guests: Kelsey Bartlett, Operations Supervisor at CF Lime Ridge Franco Terrazzano, Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Federal Director Victoria Mancinelli, Director Public Relations, Marketing, Strategic Partnerships with the Laborers' International Union of North America Paul Delaney, Professor Emeritus in the Faculty of Science - Department of Physics & Astronomy at York University Jake Fuss, Senior Economist with The Fraser Institute Brian J. Karem, Journalist and Author, White House Correspondent for Playboy and Political Analyst for CNN Mike Moffatt, Senior Director of Policy and Innovation at the Smart Prosperity Institute and an Assistant Professor in the Business, Economics and Public Policy group at Ivey Business School, Western University Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

The Trudeau government's immigration policies are having a drastic impact on Canadians' standard of living and the housing market. The government's latest plan includes a goal to welcome 465,000 new immigrants in 2023 with that target raising to 485,000 the next year and to 500,000 by 2025. Plus, Governor General Mary Simon goes on yet another pricey international junket and taxpayers are on the hook – again. And another school board goes woke and puts on a drag queen conference for students. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Elie Cantin-Nantel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: It's time for the Canada Day long weekend! Let's find out what the City of Hamilton has in store for us. As reported in the Hamilton Spectator, less than five hours before he was charged with killing his mother, Daryl Buckle stood before a judge and explained the reason he spat on police officers with no provocation was because “a voice in [his] head told me that if I didn't do it, [his] mother would be murdered.” While Ukraine's counteroffensive advances, there is a push from some NATO members to speed up the process of getting Ukraine into their ranks. However, Anita Anand has stopped short of joining that call to action. We get an update on the events that took place at University of Waterloo this week, which saw a stabbing take place in a philosophy class focused on gender. In an attempt to foster better relationships with Italy, Mayor Andrea Horwath along with the city's community partners will be visiting Racalmuto, Abruzzo, Palermo, and Rome from 3-14 July. The Federal Liberals wanting to wait until they have "full buy-in" from the other parties before they proceed with the next steps related to addressing foreign interference. Today, the Governor General Mary Simon announced thew new appointment to the Order of Canada, and among them is Hamilton's own Tom Wilson! Guests: Ryan McHugh, Manager of Tourism and Events with the City of Hamilton Jeff Manishen, Criminal Lawyer, Ross & McBride; Former Crown Attorney Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto Constable Andre Johnson, Public Information Officer with the Waterloo Regional Police Service Larry DiIanni. Former Mayor, Lobbyist, City of Hamilton Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University Tom Wilson, Mohawk author, visual artist, and musician (LeE HARVeY osMOND, Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, Junkhouse), focus of the documentary film Beautiful Scars Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William P. Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - Matt Taylor Podcast Co-Producer - Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about Cabinet yesterday denied the RCMP is investigating the Prime Minister's Office over attempts to quash a criminal prosecution of the SNC-Lavalin Group Incorporated, Governor General Mary Simon burning through almost 25,000 litres of jet fuel to deliver a climate change speech, no evidence retailers and wholesalers are profiteering from inflation, the Bank of Canada said Monday. All this and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former governor general David Johnston resigned as the Trudeau government's controversial “special rapporteur” on Chinese election interference late Friday and now the feds claim they're open to setting up a public inquiry into foreign interference in Canadian elections. Plus, a large protest against gender ideology in Canada's schools took place on Friday – and Canadians from various backgrounds and religions took part in the protest. And following the vandalism of a statue of the late Queen Elizabeth II at the Manitoba Legislature, Governor General Mary Simon is refusing to condemn the crime. Tune into The Daily Brief with Rachel Emmanuel and Andrew Lawton! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Vassy Kapelos discusses the week's top political stories with International Trade Minister Mary Ng, Governor General Mary Simon, B.C. Attorney General Niki Sharma, Manitoba Attorney General Kelvin Goertzen, CTV News political analyst Scott Reid, Kory Teneycke of Rubicon Strategy, strategist Kathleen Monk, and a panel of journalists featuring Marieke Walsh, Joyce Napier and Robert Benzie. 

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Recently in the Financial Post, Franco Terrazzano wrote of how members of Parliament from all parties – in rare show of unity – want explanations for the expenses racked up by Governor General Mary Simon and her team. Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills is awake and showing “remarkable improvement” following his mid-game cardiac arrest on Monday, which shocked players and fans alike. The housing market in Hamilton and Burlington may be balancing out in 2023. The newest COVID-19 variant to make a big splash is a mutation of Omicron, known as XBB.1.5 – nicknamed “Kraken.” It is gaining attention due to it being possibly the most transmissible version of the virus yet. Dr. Ian Lee joins us to discuss the concerns over a potential lack of support and planning for an influx of immigrants. Bail hearings are scheduled for later this month for four of eight girls facing second-degree murder charges in the death of a Toronto homeless man. All this and more coming up on Hamilton Today. Guests: Franco Terrazzano, Canadian Taxpayer Federation Federal Director. Mark Strahl, Member of Parliament for Chilliwack–Hope, B.C. and Shadow Minister for Transport. Dr. Andrew Friesen, Associate Professor of Kinesiology with Pennsylvania State University, Berks campus; Certified Mental Performance Consultant with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology. Lou Piriano, President of RAHB. Jeff Manishen, Criminal Lawyer, Ross & McBride/ Former Crown Attorney. Dr. Timothy Sly, Epidemiologist and Professor Emeritus in the School of Population and Public Health with Toronto Metropolitan University. Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. Tony Volk, Brock University Professor of Child and Youth Studies. Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show, and Columnist with your Hamilton Spectator Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer - Ben Straughan News Anchor – Diana Weeks & Dave Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

Jane Brown is joined by David Crombie, Former Mayor of Toronto, City Councillor James Pasternak for Ward 6 York Centre and Ana Bailão, a former Toronto City councillor and deputy mayor of the City up until 2022. Today: How well is Toronto's Vision Zero working? Meanwhile our panel guests weigh in on their respective new years resolutions and the objectives of city council moving into 2023. ---- ELLEN ROSEMAN RECAPS BIGGEST CONSUMER TRENDS OF 2022 Jane Brown is joined by Ellen Roseman, consumer advocate and journalist. The year reaches its end and with that our guest today has prepared a list of what she thinks were the biggest consumer trends of the year including air travel and passenger rights, the rise of inflation, the Rogers network outage, the decline in demand for housing and the increase in demand for rental housing. ---- THE 2022 NAUGHTY AND NICE LIST BY CANADIAN TAXPAYERS FEDERATION Jane Brown is joined byFranco Terrazzano, Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. To end the show, we do a recap of this year's naughty and nice list as compiled by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. The list contains those who spent a lot of taxpayers' money and those who were more...responsible. Topping the list this time around is federal finance minister and deputy PM Chrystia Freeland, Governor General Mary Simon, Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem and others. Meanwhile, the nice list includes Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux. Franco explains the rational on how these individuals made the cut. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

A committee looking into the expenses of Governor General Mary Simon, her staff, and other dignitaries, have been put under immense fire. On a recent trip to Dubai, the six day trip racked up a bill of over $100,000 just in catering costs alone. They had to be dragged kicking and screaming in order to answer for the exorbitant bill, but one aide who claimed she dined on ordinary airplane food admitted the menu included Beef Wellington. As always, who else do we turn to when it comes to all things Ottawa, but Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter, himself? Alex and Tom dig through this, and the other big stories out of Ottawa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Fox and his family in Antigonish, NS, grow their own pumpkins and gourds so they carved 70 jack o' lanterns for a huge Halloween display in front of their house. Governor General Mary Simon visits PEI over the weekend to inspect damage from Fiona. And on the phone-in: Your questions to wildlife biologist Bob Bancroft.

Journalists Susan Delacourt and Matt Gurney analyze the first days of the inquiry into the use of the Emergencies Act and its potential political fallout. Governor General Mary Simon discusses Arctic security and spending on her diplomatic trips. Plus, a Ukrainian MP describes her view of the war, and the head of the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine talks about tracking human rights abuses during the conflict.

Tax Cuts Everywhere But Canada Other countries are cutting taxes, but here in Canada, the federal government is raising the carbon tax, payroll taxes, and alcohol taxes, actively choosing to make life more expensive. READ MORE HERE: https://www.taxpayer.com/newsroom/canada-hikes-taxes-while-51-other-countries-provide-tax-relief-report What Is Carpaccio Anyway? While Canadians were trying to figure out how to stretch their food budget, Governor General Mary Simon and her entourage were enjoying beef wellington and fancy Italian snacks as they flew around Europe and the Middle East. We dug up the receipts. READ MORE HERE: https://nationalpost.com/news/politics/beef-wellington-230-flowers-more-details-on-how-the-governor-general-spent-99k-on-a-middle-east-trip Pay for Your Own Pole, Councillor Jankov Charlottetown taxpayers picked up the $4,600 tab to take out a utility pole that was blocking city councillor Alana Jankov’s driveway, even though she and her husband had moved their driveway to face the pole AND the city government had been told it was the homeowner’s responsibility to pay for the work. We dug up the records. READ MORE: https://www.taxpayer.com/newsroom/charlottetown-taxpayers-paid-4,600-to-remove-utility-pole-outside-coun.-jankov%E2%80%99s-house?pending=1 Check out the CANADIAN TAXPAYERS STORE! Like this show? Subscribe and give us 5-stars! This podcast is brought to you by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Canada’s premier grassroots advocacy group pushing for lower taxes, less waste and accountable governments. Sign-up as a Canadian Taxpayers Federation supporter at no-charge TODAY: https://www.taxpayer.com/join.

We begin with our weekly conversation with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief, and Host of “The West Block”. Mercedes shares with us details of her conversation with Governor General Mary Simon on her dealings with Queen Elizabeth during her brief time in office.   Next, it's a been a very tumultuous time in the Calgary housing market, from rising interest rates, issues with inventory and sky-high inflation. We get an update on the market and a look-ahead to what's in store for the Fall with Realtor Justin Havre of “Justin Havre & Associates, RE/MAX First”.   It's a ‘swap' that can provide measurable benefits to your health. We catch up with Dr. Ted Jablonski for details on a new German study that chronicles the positive impact of physical activity over time, spent on Social Media, when it comes to mental health.   Finally, the Apple “i-Phone 14” has been out for just over a week. But are the newest features available worth the price tag? We take a look at the pros-and-cons of the new device with the ‘Gadget Guy', Mike Yawney.

Marcia MacMillan, CTV News; Mike Le Couteur, CTV News; Governor General Mary Simon; Sir Ronald Sanders, Antigua and Barbuda High Commissioner to Canada; Kira Rudik, Member of Ukrainian Parliament; Tonda MacCharles, the Toronto Star; John Ibbitson, the Globe and Mail; and Christy Clark, former B.C. Premier.

Governor General Mary Simon presented medals of bravery to Canadian citizens in Ottawa on Friday. Among the recipients was Fredericton's Peter Slipp.

Jarvis Googoo is an educator, a lawyer, a runner, an amateur historian and a fierce advocate for the Mi'kmaq language. We put him on the line with someone who wanted to thank him for his work – Canada's Governor General Mary Simon.

There were sparks and accusations as 5 candidates for the Conservative leadership appeared at an unofficial debate; Governor General Mary Simon will visit several remote northern Quebec communities, including her hometown; And there will be no consequences after the Conservative Party accused the Prime Minister of swearing in the House of Commons.

Elias finishes off the week with panelists David Heurtel, Former Quebec liberal cabinet minister and political analyst and Dan Delmar, Co-founder of the PR & content firm TNKR Media and Co-host of Today's Entrepreneur, Saturdays at noon on CJAD 800.  Drama at the Conservative leadership debate What's your take on the hullabaloo surrounding Governor General Mary Simon's visit with the Premier? Quebec's new plan for more hockey heroes 

On a special episode of Nation to Nation, a sit-down interview with Governor General Mary Simon to discuss the year that was, the year that will be, Canada's history of colonialism and the possibility of reconciliation.

Mercedes Stephenson sits down with Governor General Mary Simon for a feature  interview. Simon reflects on her appointment as Canada's first Indigenous Governor General. She speaks about the need for an ongoing conversation about reconciliation with Indigenous people. She describes her childhood and bridging two cultures. She also explains why she wants to be a unifying force for all Canadians. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bill Kelly Show Podcast: Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole sought Monday to get his party's bid for power back on track after the lead-up and first day of the 2021 federal election saw him fending off critiques of his approach on mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations and a controversial ad. The party unveiled a detailed policy platform billed as “Canada's Recovery Plan,” pledging to spend billions of dollars to address problems exposed and exacerbated by the pandemic, including the precariousness of jobs in the so-called “gig” economy and the exodus of women from the workforce ALSO: Trudeau vows to extend COVID-19 business supports to March GUEST: Richard Brennan, Former Journalist with The Toronto Star covering both Queen's Park and Parliament Hill - After weeks of speculation surrounding a federal election call, a five-week countrywide campaign is now underway after Liberal Party of Canada Leader Justin Trudeau visited Governor General Mary Simon on Sunday to ask for Parliament to be dissolved. With Ontario having the highest number of ridings up for grabs set against an emerging fourth wave of COVID-19  and heightened criticisms surrounding the provincial government's handling of the pandemic during the third wave, the current dynamic raises questions of how Premier Doug Ford and the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario could impact federal party standings in the province. ALSO: Ontario open to child care deal with federal Liberals, with some flexibility: Lecce GUEST: Muhammad Ali, Senior Consultant for Crestview Strategies - Thousands of Afghans rushed into Kabul's main airport Monday, some so desperate to escape the Taliban that they held onto a military jet as it took off and plunged to their deaths. At least seven people died in the chaos, U.S. officials said, as America's longest war ended with its enemy the victor. The crowds came while the Taliban enforced their rule over the capital of 5 million people after a lightning advance across the country that took just over a week to dethrone the country's Western-backed government. There were no major reports of abuses or fighting, but many residents stayed home and remained fearful after the insurgents' takeover saw prisons emptied and armouries looted. What's the latest from Kabul? GUEST: ‘Rafi', Afghan native in Kabul

Libby Znaimer is joined by the Zoomer Squad's David Cravit, Vice President of Zoomer Media and Chief Membership Officer at CARP, alongside Bill VanGorder, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Policy Officer of CARP, and Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor at Zoomer Magazine. This week: Canada's federal election campaign has kicked off. On Sunday morning, Governor General Mary Simon accepted Trudeau's request to dissolve the 43rd Parliament. Voters head to the polls on September 20th. So, what are the key issues for voters this time around and where do the different parties stand? Our squad weighs in on the latest political news. ---- FEDERAL GOVERNMENT MANDATES COVID-19 VACCINATIONS FOR ALL FEDERAL PUBLIC WORKERS Libby Znaimer is joined by Chris Aylward who is the National President of Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC). We now know that the federal government plans to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for all employees of federally regulated industries among other groups like travellers by air and train. Chris of PSAC, which represents federal government workers, weighs in on the latest news and whether he thinks some of his members might take the government to court over this. ---- THE SITUATION IN AFGHANISTAN RIGHT NOW

Liberal Party Leader Justin Trudeau has asked Governor General Mary Simon to trigger an election that will be held on Sept. 20. Federal party leaders are campaigning, and election buzz is everywhere — even as a fourth wave of COVID-19 begins. Our question this week: Are you ready for the federal election? Which issue will determine your vote?

A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! Quebec will soon implement vaccine passports, spurring on the calls for it in Ontario, and the debate around mandatory vaccinations for healthcare workers in Ontario continues.Guest: Dr. Ahmad Firas Khalid, Health Policy expert and advisor, medical doctor, and a lecturer on health systems and policy - More than 2,500 people have signed an online petition, started by Democracy Watch, calling on Governor General Mary Simon to reject any request by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for a snap election.Guest: Duff Conacher, co-founder of Democracy Watch   Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show wherever you find your favourite podcasts, keep up with the big stories developing in Hamilton, Ontario and across Canada: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/ Host - Scott ThompsonContent/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast with guest host Scott Radley Brian Williams was the Canadian voice of the Olympics for decades. He joins Scott to discuss this year's games, as well as Olympics history. Guest: Brian Williams, OC, veteran sportscaster - CFL historian Paul Woods's new book, Year of the Rocket, chronicles the era when Raghib "Rocket" Ismael joined the Toronto Argos, under the ownership of John Candy, Wayne Gretzky and Bruce McNall. Guest: Paul Woods, Canadian football historian and author - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has requested that new Governor General Mary Simon not call a snap election, if Prime Minister Trudeau asks for one. Trudeau is not pleased with Singh over this. It all raises and important point: for weeks now, the media has treated an upcoming election as a given, but what does it mean about our government that we are so fatalistic? What is the point of the song and dance if there is no chance that an election will not be called? Guest: Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University   Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show wherever you find your favourite podcasts, keep up with the big stories developing in Hamilton, Ontario and across Canada: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/ Keep up with our guest-host Scott Radley, by subscribing to his podcast: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/197/the-scott-radley-show/ Host - Scott Thompson Content/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Missed the show? No worries, we got you covered with the ON Point podcast.  ON this episode, Alex talks with Lorne Honickman, Global News Radio Legal Expert & Partner at Brauti Thorning LLP. They discuss the Montreal Canadiens drafting Logan Mailloux to the team, despite his sexual misconduct controversy, and what this could mean for the Habs. Next, Alex speaks with Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada & Queens University, as well as Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute & Author of Intelligence as Democratic Statecraft. They discuss the recent warning from CSIS to Canadian Universities about international espionage, and what bad actor states are likely involved. And finally, Alex speaks with David Onley, who was the 28th Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario (2007-2014). They discuss the new Governor-General Mary Simon being sworn into office today. They talk about her speech at the ceremony, what she can bring to the table, and if she will do a better job than her predecssor. Let's get talking 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. They talk about why Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minster Chrystia Freeland was resistant to a legal tax cut for farmers and small businesses, why the Prime Minister spent over $100,000 on a YouTube video about slavery, why the Language Czar is investigating complaints against new Governor General Mary Simon, and why the RMCP find Bill C-36 extremely useful. Let's get talking See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In todays political round table we have "Conservative Like Me Podcast" host Jennifer Sanford on the show. We discuss the incoming Governor General Mary Simon, the Conservative Party's Nose Dive in recent polls, and the speculation of a summer/fall federal election. Follow Jennifer: Twitter: https://www.jennifersanford.ca/ Website: https://twitter.com/thejennsanford Follow Us: Instagram: www.instagram.com/crossborderpodcast Twitter: twitter.com/CrossBorderPod Facebook : www.facebook.com/CrossBorderInterviewPodcast/ Website: www.crossborderinterviews.ca/ Cross Border Interviews is owned by Miranda, Brown & Associates Inc.