Podcast appearances and mentions of John Ibbitson

Now that the dust has settled on the Canadian federal election, we can pause for a moment and assess where we are at as a country. What lessons can we take from the election results? Our guest on today's program has been polling Canadians for decades — and he says that we are now a divided nation.Darrell Bricker is the CEO of Ipsos Public Affairs. He's also the author of six bestselling books, including, with John Ibbitson, The Big Shift: The Seismic Change in Canadian Politics, Business, and Culture and What It Means for Our Future. His recent essay for The Hub is titled “Victory Without Unity.”You can find Tara Henley on Twitter at @TaraRHenley, and on Substack at tarahenley.substack.com

In the wake of a federal election that saw the Conservatives defeated once again, despite a notable increase in support, political columnist and author John Ibbitson joins West of Centre Short to argue a deeper political realignment is underway.In conversation with host Rob Brown, Ibbitson revisits the central thesis of The Big Shift — the 2013 book he co-wrote with pollster Darrell Bricker — which outlines how political power in Canada has been shifting away from the traditional “Laurentian elite” of central Canada toward a growing Conservative coalition rooted in the West and among suburban immigrant voters.While the 2025 vote produced another Liberal minority, Ibbitson argues the result was less about domestic dynamics than about external disruption. He points to U.S. president Donald Trump's threats of tariffs and annexation, which he says triggered a voter stampede — particularly among older suburban Canadians — toward Liberal leader Mark Carney, whom Ibbitson firmly places within the Laurentian tradition, despite his Edmonton roots.Still, Ibbitson believes the demographic and cultural trends outlined in The Big Shift remain intact. In this episode, he explores the rising influence of Western Canada, evolving immigrant voter patterns in key regions like the 905, the weakening of the NDP, and the potential for a realigned progressive coalition. He argues these shifts could contribute to a growing instability in the country — marked by both horizontal divisions (regional discontent in Alberta and Quebec) and vertical ones (a widening generational split in political values).

Canadians want change - but who best meets that test: Pierre Poilievre or Mark Carney? Plus, How will Trump's threatened 25% tariffs impact the Canadians already reeling from price and tax hikes? Darrell Bricker and John Ibbitson share their political insight.

As new details around the feud between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his former deputy prime minister Chrystia Freeland emerge, the Liberal caucus gathered on Tuesday to awkwardly celebrate the holidays. The fete came after the final two days of the fall sitting of Parliament where a lot happened.John Ibbitson is a columnist and reporter based in Ottawa for The Globe. He goes through what we've learned since Monday about Freeland's resignation, everything you missed about the Fall Economic Statement and where the Liberals could go in 2025.Questions? Comments? Ideas? E-mail us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com

For 180 years, The Globe and Mail has covered the biggest issues and events in Canada. To commemorate its history, editor John Ibbitson and more than two dozen Globe and Mail journalists dug into the archives to answer the question: “how did the Globe's coverage intersect with Canada and influence its story?”. The answer to that question can be found in the new book, ‘A Nation's Paper: The Globe and Mail in the Life of Canada.Menaka Raman-Wilms hosted a panel discussion in front of a live audience with Ibbitson and Globe reporters Ann Hui and Kelly Grant about the essays they wrote, the times the Globe was ahead of the curve and the instances where the paper got it wrong.Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com

China's population is now shrinking. India's could follow within a generation. South Korea has the world's lowest birth rate. Italy has the fastest shrinking population in Europe and Canada's birth rate dropped from 1.6 children per woman to 1.26 in less than a decade. Almost everywhere you look, fertility rates are dropping. What does a world look like with a shrinking population? Can you grow an economy with fewer and fewer people? Can governments do anything to arrest the declining rates and incentivize their population to have more kids? And could those solutions become darker and darker and imperil women's rights? Darrell Bricker and John Ibbitson, authors of Empty Planet: The Shock of Global Population Decline, discuss the looming threat of population collapse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, we feature the audio from a panel focusing on the outlook for energy policy in the United States following the election of Donald Trump and how these could impact Canada. // Guest Bio: - Kasha Piquette is a former Deputy Minister of Environment and Protected Areas, as well as former Associate Deputy Minister of the Sustainability, Emissions Reductions and Innovation Secretariat Executive Council at the Government of Alberta - CGAI Fellow Rory Johnston is a Toronto-based oil market researcher, the founder of Commodity Context, and a lecturer at the University of Toronto's Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy - CGAI Fellow Ellen Wald President of Transversal Consulting, and Co-Founder of Washington Ivy Advisors and a Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council's Global Energy Center - CGAI Fellow Eric Miller is President of Rideau Potomac Strategy Group, a consultancy that advises private and public sector clients on trade, energy, and business matters // Host Bio: - Kelly Ogle is Managing Director of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute - Joe Calnan is a Fellow and Energy Security Forum Manager at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute // Book Recommendations: - "Elon Musk" by Walter Isaacson: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Elon-Musk/Walter-Isaacson/9781982181284 - "The War Below: Lithium, Copper, and the Global Battle to Power Our Lives" by Ernest Scheyder: https://www.simonandschuster.ca/books/The-War-Below/Ernest-Scheyder/9781668011805 - "The Familiar", by Laigh Bardugo: https://static.macmillan.com/static/fib/the-familiar/ - "The Good Allies: How Canada and the United States Fought Together to Defeat Fascism during the Second World War", by Tim Cook: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/738542/the-good-allies-by-tim-cook/9780735248205 - "All the Beauty in the World", by Patrick Bringley: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/All-the-Beauty-in-the-World/Patrick-Bringley/9781982163310 - "The Duel: Diefenbaker, Pearson and the Making of Modern Canada", by John Ibbitson: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/711008/the-duel-by-john-ibbitson/9780771003264 - "Play Nice: The Rise, Fall, and Future of Blizzard Entertainment", by Jason Schreier: https://www.amazon.ca/Play-Nice-Future-Blizzard-Entertainment/dp/1538725428 - "Saudi, Inc.", by Ellen R Wald: https://www.simonandschuster.ca/books/Saudi-Inc/Ellen-R-Wald/9781643132259 // Interview recording Date: November 13, 2024 // Energy Security Cubed is part of the CGAI Podcast Network. Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on LinkedIn. Head over to our website at www.cgai.ca for more commentary. // Produced by Joe Calnan. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

- Deb vents off some rage after getting rear-ended in traffic, and the perpetrator didn't have the temerity to say 'sorry'- Do Toronto city councillors deserve a raise? - Bloc leader to push for early election after government doesn't pass pension hike bill, John Ibbitson, Globe and Mail writer, helps to break it down- What will you do with your $200 from Ford? 

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Today's guests: John Ibbitson, Writer-at-Large - Globe and Mail Michelle Rempel Garner, Conservative MP - Calgary Nose Hill Dave Snow, Associate Professor Department of Political Science University of Guelph and a senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute Michael Wescott, Executive Director - Allies for a Strong Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Liberal Party is in a ‘dire state'. From questions over Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's continued leadership to the collapse of the supply and confidence deal with the NDP, to their poor polling numbers compared to the Conservatives – the ruling party appears to be at the weakest in years. What, if anything, can they do to win back Canadian voters with a federal election on the horizon?The Globe's political columnist John Ibbitson joins the podcast to talk about the inner turmoil of the party and whether Trudeau could step down.Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com

John Ibbitson listed in his Globe and Mail column just some of the Trudeau decisions and policies that Pierre Polievre is going to reverse when he gets into office. Has Trudeau been a complete failure? If so, did these bad policies manage to break Canada? Andrew Perez is a Liberal strategist - he joins Stephen LeDrew for Three Minutes to discuss this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Justin Trudeau and the Liberals appear to be in big trouble. Following a stunning loss in the Toronto-St. Paul's by-election to the Conservatives – a riding they've held handily for the last 30 years – the federal government is at risk of losing big in the next federal election, currently set for October 2025. As the Liberals grapple with where to go from here, Prime Minister Trudeau also faces questions about whether he's still the best leader for the party.John Ibbitson is a reporter and columnist in The Globe's Ottawa bureau and has been covering federal politics for decades. He joins the show to discuss the Liberal's potential summer strategy, how it compares to the Conservative's approach and any signs of Trudeau's resignation.Questions? Comments? Ideas? E-mail us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com

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We love whinging about the fertility rate, don't we folks? The implications are grave, lowered birth rates could mean fewer DoorDash employees to bring columnists treats. BST Institute fellow Stephen @Magusiak of @pressprogress returns to pick apart a Globe and Mail opinion piece by John Ibbitson. According to Ibby, the ever-dwindling number of babies Canada produces threatens to tear the country apart. Scary stuff!Plugs & Recs (The Rinse)Get news coverage from PressProgress: Sign up for the ShiftWork newsletter and listen to the Sources Podcast Columbia Professor Shai Davidai's Family Tied to Weapons Manufacturing - CounterPunch.orgViolent Crackdown at Land Day March - The Grind MagazineDozens of International Students Are Dying in Canada. The Federal Government Isn't Doing Anything. (pressprogress.ca)Check out UnriggedThe Hoser's Grocery TrackerIf you enjoyed this episode make sure to leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts, and give us a follow on Twitter and Instagram. For more Big Shiny Takes, sign up to our bonus feed here.

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: What is behind the lack of enthusiasm for music festivals in 2024? Ottawa plans to turn post offices and historic armouries into housing. We look at Donald Trump, his “hush money” trail and gag order, as well as how the U.S. presidential election could be affected. The 2024 federal budget failed to spark a much needed rebound in the polls for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's trailing Liberal party, according to new Ipsos polling released Tuesday. The Canadian Medical Association is warning that the federal government's proposed increases to capital-gains taxes will pose a significant financial hit to doctors and may push some out of the profession. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Alan Cross, music historian, host of The Ongoing History of New Music. Frank Clayton, Senior Research Fellow with the Centre for Urban Research and Land Development at Toronto Metropolitan University. Jacquelyn LeBel, Regional Ontario Online Supervisor for News, Digital. Brian J. Karem, journalist and author, White House correspondent for Playboy and political analyst for CNN. Darrell Bricker, CEO of IPSOS Polling. David Booth, Senior Writer/Postmedia Driving, driving.ca. Dr. Joss Reimer, President-Elect of the Canadian Medical Association. John Ibbitson, Writer at Large with the Globe and Mail, specializing in Canadian politics, federal-provincial relations and American politics. Scott Radley, host of the Scott Radley show and columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay 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

On this episode of The Global Exchange, Colin Robertson is joined by Bill Crosbie, Glenn Davidson and Denis Thompson to discuss lessons learned 10 years after Canada's withdrawal from Afghanistan, and the path forward for Canadian engagement in the region. You can find the website for Aman Lara, as discussed in the podcast here: https://amanlara.com/ Participants' bios - Bill Crosbie served as Canadian Ambassador to Afghanistan, amongst other diplomatic assignments, and has been active in efforts to support the Afghan people - Glenn Davidson served as commander of Canada's Maritime Forces Atlantic, and as Canada's military representative to NATO. Following this he served as our ambassador to Syria before his assignment as our ambassador to Afghanistan - Denis Thompson served in Cyprus, Germany, Bosnia, Afghanistan, and Egypt including command of NATO's Task Force Kandahar, Canada's Special Operations Forces, and the Multinational Force & Observers in the Sinai before his retirement with the rank of Major General Host bio: Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson Read & Watch: - "Kim", by Rudyard Kipling: https://www.amazon.ca/Kim-Rudyard-Kipling/dp/190962182X - "The Worlds I See: Curiosity, Exploration, and Discovery at the Dawn of AI", by Fei-Fei Li: https://www.amazon.ca/Worlds-See-Curiosity-Exploration-Discovery/dp/1250897939 - "The Great Game", by Peter Hopkirk: https://www.amazon.ca/Great-Game-Peter-Hopkirk/dp/0719564476 - "The Duel: Diefenbaker, Pearson and the Making of Modern Canada", by John Ibbitson: https://www.amazon.ca/Duel-Diefenbaker-Pearson-Making-Modern-ebook/dp/B0BZC4CL15 Recording Date: March 21, 2024. Give 'The Global Exchange' a review on Apple Podcasts! Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs) and Linkedin. Head over to our website www.cgai.ca for more commentary. Produced by Joe Calnan. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

On this episode of The Global Exchange, Colin Robertson is joined by Bill Reinsch and John Weekes about the World Trade Organization, its recent ministerial, and the first steps to repairing the functionality of this crucial organization. You can find Bill's paper on the latest WTO ministerial conference here: https://www.csis.org/analysis/fish-are-not-amused Participants' bios - Bill Reinsch holds the Scholl Chair in International Business at the Center for Strategic and International Studies - CGAI Fellow John Weekes served as Canada's ambassador to the WTO. John was also Canada's Chief Negotiator of the NAFTA Host bio: Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson Read & Watch: - "A Hugh Corbett Medieval Mystery", by Paul Doherty: https://www.amazon.com/A-Hugh-Corbett-Medieval-Mystery-22-book-series/dp/B074CJDTT6 - "Revitalizing the World Trading System", by Alan Wolff: https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/revitalizing-the-world-trading-system/67008A95BF0C64C4E085A4CC9B2F61EA - "The Duel: Diefenbaker, Pearson and the Making of Modern Canada", by John Ibbitson: https://www.amazon.ca/Duel-Diefenbaker-Pearson-Making-Modern-ebook/dp/B0BZC4CL15 Recording Date: March 8, 2024. Give 'The Global Exchange' a review on Apple Podcasts! Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs) and Linkedin. Head over to our website www.cgai.ca for more commentary. Produced by Joe Calnan. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

Today's guests: John Ibbitson, Writer at Large – The Globe & Mail Trevor Tombe, Professor in the Department of Economics and Research Fellow at the School of Public Policy – University of Calgary Andrew Leach, Energy and Environmental Economist / Professor of Economics and Law at the University of Alberta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The latest poll numbers are looking grim for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Liberals. According to an Abacus poll in February, the Trudeau-led Liberals are polling at 24 per cent and the PM himself is deeply unpopular among voters of all ages. More than a year out from the next election, is the incumbent government already doomed?John Ibbitson, The Globe's Writer-At-Large, explains the factors that have led to the Liberals' steep decline and whether this is simply the end of a political cycle – as a new one could soon begin.Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com

The Alberta Premier has a UCP leadership election this year, and apparently she needs transphobic voter support more than she cares about keeping the government out of classrooms and kids' pronouns. And invitations for Nazis, cancellations for Jews - we analyze the shameful takedown of NDP MLA Selina Robinson and try to figure out where exactly the line for cancellable offence is.Correction (Feb. 8, 2024): This episode originally described Susan Kim as a member of British Columbia's Legislative Assembly, suggested that Premier David Eby allowed her to continue in her role after she apologized for casting doubt on the use of sexual violence by Hamas. Kim is in fact a Victoria city councillor who added her name to a late-October open letter that made reference to “the unverified accusation that Palestinians were guilty of sexual violence.” While Municipal Affairs Minister Anne Kang called on Kim to apologize (which she subsequently did), and declined to call for Kim's resignation, Premier Eby himself did not weigh in.Host: Jesse BrownCredits: Jess Schmidt (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor), Karyn Pugliese (Editor-in-Chief)Guest: Rachel Matlow Further reading: Danielle Smith's “Preserving Choice for Children and Youth” announcement video on XOpinion: Danielle Smith's sex-ed policy changes are putting all Alberta teenagers at risk - John Ibbitson, The Globe and MailThe influence of conventions in the SCC's decision re: Ford's ministerial mandate letters - Emmett MacfarlaneJoni Mitchell performs at Grammys, 50 years after 1st win - CBC News Sponsors: Douglas, Squarespace, Ecojustice, oxio, Article, Athletic Greens, BetterHelp, Canva, Peloton If you value this podcast, Support us! You'll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You'll also get our exclusive newsletter, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you'll be a part of the solution to Canada's journalism crisis, you'll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast episode, Greg Marchildon talks to John Ibbitson about his book, The Duel: Diefenbaker, Pearson and the Making of Modern Canada published by Signal in October 2023. One of Canada's foremost authors and journalists, Ibbitson offers a gripping account of the contest between John Diefenbaker and Lester Pearson, two prime ministers who fought each other relentlessly, but who between them created today's Canada. The Duel is a tale of two men, children of Victoria, who led Canada into the atomic age: each the product of his past, each more like the other than either would ever admit, fighting each other relentlessly while together forging the Canada we live in today. To understand our times, we must first understand theirs. John Ibbitson is Writer at Large for the Globe and Mail, having also served as chief political writer, political affairs columnist and bureau chief in Washington and Ottawa. A winner of the Governor General's Award, Ibbitson has been shortlisted for the Donner Prize, the National Newspaper Award, the Trillium Award, and the City of Toronto Book Award. Image Credit: Signal If you like our work, please consider supporting it: bit.ly/support_WTY. Your support contributes to the Champlain Society's mission of opening new windows to directly explore and experience Canada's past.

Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with John Ibbitson, Brad Lavigne and Raisa Patel about the challenges and chances marking the road ahead for the NDP, international relations expert Guy Ziv breaks down the relationship between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the country's security community, global politics expert Yascha Mounk talks about the risks democracies will face in the coming year, and our Sunday Documentary explores crackdowns on anti-war protest in Russia. For more, visit https://cbc.ca/sunday.

On this special episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly Ogle and Joe Calnan discuss major events in global and Canadian energy security in 2023, and what to watch for into the future. Host Bios: - Kelly Ogle is CEO of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute - Joe Calnan is a Fellow and Energy Security Forum Manager at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute Clip Guest Bios 1:02 - Kent Fellows, Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Calgary and Fellow-in-Residence at the C.D. Howe Institute 8:46 - Michelle Bockmann, Senior Analyst at Lloyd's List Intelligence 16:40 - Morgan Bazilian, Director of the Payne Institute of Policy at the Colorado School of Mines 25:00 - Yves Giroux, Canada's Parliamentary Budget Officer 34:55 - Joe Ingram, CGAI Fellow 41:10 - Amrita Sen, Co-Founder and Director of Research at Energy Aspects 49:00 - Daniel Yergin, Pulitzer Prize Winning Author and Vice Chairman at S&P Global What is Joe reading? 1. "The Rise and Fall of American Growth: The U.S. Standard of Living since the Civil War", by Robert J. Gordon: https://www.amazon.ca/Rise-Fall-American-Growth-Standard/dp/0691147728 2. "The Ascent of Money: A Financial History of the World", by Niall Ferguson: https://www.amazon.ca/Ascent-Money-Financial-History-World/dp/0143116177 What is Kelly reading? 1. "The Appollo Murders", by Chris Hadfied: https://www.amazon.ca/The-Apollo-Murders/dp/0316264539 2. "The Duel: Diefenbaker, Pearson and the Making of Modern Canada", by John Ibbitson: https://www.amazon.ca/Duel-Diefenbaker-Pearson-Making-Modern-ebook/dp/B0BZC4CL15 3. "Dominion: The Railway and the Rise of Canada", by Stephen Bown: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/690690/dominion-by-stephen-r-bown/9780385698726 Recording Date: January 10, 2023 Energy Security Cubed is part of the CGAI Podcast Network. Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on LinkedIn. Head over to our website at www.cgai.ca for more commentary. Produced by Joseph Calnan. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

2023 was a rocky year for Justin Trudeau and his Liberal government. The country was grappling with unaffordable housing and grocery prices, high interest rates, accusations of foreign interference. Trudeau and his government have been sliding in the polls, losing significant ground to Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre.Today, in our first episode of 2024, The Globe's political columnist and writer-at-large John Ibbitson explains how the events of 2023 impacted Trudeau and his government, and Pierre Poilievre, and what might be in store for 2024.Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com

On this episode of The Global Exchange, Colin Robertson is joined by Dan LIvermore and Pam Isfeld to discuss a recent report of the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade, "More Than a Vocation: Canada's Need for a 21st Century Foreign Service". You can find the report here: https://sencanada.ca/content/sen/committee/441/AEFA/Reports/AEFA_ForeignServiceReport_Final_E.pdf Participants' bios - Dan Livermore is a former Canadian diplomat and an Honourary Senior Fellow at the University of Ottawa - Pam Isfeld is a former diplomat and the President and Chair of the Professional Association of Foreign Service Officers Host bio: Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson Read & Watch: - "The Negotiators" podcast from Foreign Policy Magazine: https://foreignpolicy.com/podcasts/negotiators/ - "Camelot and Canada: Canadian-American Relations in the Kennedy Era", by Asa McKercher: https://www.amazon.ca/Camelot-Canada-Canadian-American-Relations-Kennedy/dp/0190605057 - "The Duel: Diefenbaker, Pearson and the Making of Modern Canada", by John Ibbitson: https://www.amazon.ca/Duel-Diefenbaker-Pearson-Making-Modern/dp/0771003269 Recording Date: December 19, 2023. Give 'The Global Exchange' a review on Apple Podcasts! Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs) and Linkedin. Head over to our website www.cgai.ca for more commentary. Produced by Joe Calnan. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

On this episode of The Global Exchange, Colin Robertson is joined by Ian Brodie and Darrell Bricker to discuss the 2023 Halifax Security Forum. Participants' bios - Ian Brodie is a professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Calgary and program director for the Canadian Global Affairs Institute - Darrell Bricker is the CEO of Ipsos Public Affairs and a Senior Fellow at CIGI Host bio: Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson Read & Watch: - "The Duel: Diefenbaker, Pearson and the Making of Modern Canada", by John Ibbitson: https://www.amazon.ca/Duel-Diefenbaker-Pearson-Making-Modern/dp/0771003269 - "Conspiracy: Peter Thiel, Hulk Hogan, Gawker, and the Anatomy of Intrigue", by Ryan Holiday: https://www.amazon.ca/Conspiracy-Peter-Gawker-Anatomy-Intrigue/dp/0735217645 Recording Date: November 20, 2023. Give 'The Global Exchange' a review on Apple Podcasts! Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs) and Linkedin. Head over to our website www.cgai.ca for more commentary. Produced by Joe Calnan. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail. Well greetings, you ever-curious Herle Burly-ites! I'm excited about this pod and the conversation we're about to have, for a couple of reasons. First is, our guest today is the ONLY GUEST we've ever had on the show, or likely WILL EVER have, who has stepped foot in my hometown of Prelate, Saskatchewan — rural municipality of Happyland, current population, about 154. I've talked about this here before … my Dad was the Reeve of Happyland!The great John Ibbitson joins us.We're going to look back on the DiefenPearson years. John's new book is “The Duel: Diefenbaker, Pearson, and the Making of Modern Canada.” About how these 2 leaders, fierce rivals who came from very different places and backgrounds, worked to establish policy and political norms that built the country we all recognize today. We'll talk about all of that and we'll also talk about how, in this current climate of political polarization, those norms may be under threat.You all know John. One of this country's foremost authors and journalists. He's currently a Writer-at-Large for the Globe and Mail. He also served as Chief Political Writer, Political Affairs columnist and Bureau Chief in both Washington and Ottawa. John's previous books include the number 1 bestselling “The Big Shift” (with Darrell Bricker), and “The Polite Revolution: Perfecting the Canadian Dream”. And among a ton of other accolades, he's a winner of the Governor General's Award, and he's been shortlisted for the Donner Prize and National Newspaper Award.Thank you for joining us on #TheHerleBurly podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.

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Author and Globe and Mail writer John Ibbitson joins Paul to discuss his new book, The Duel: Diefenbaker, Pearson and the Making of Modern Canada. Ibbitson talks about how the decade-long showdown between these two Prime Ministers set the stage for the world we live in today, and why he believes Diefenbaker has been unfairly maligned in the historical record.   This interview was recorded live at the National Arts Centre.   Subscribe to Paul's Substack for a premium version of this show: paulwells.substack.com   

The Canadian Armed Forces have begun evacuating Canadian citizens and their families out of Israel. What are the latest details? Vassy Kapelos breaks it down.  On today's show:  A one-on-one with Bill Blair, Canada's Minister of National Defence. Ana Maria De LaFuente, who is in Tel Aviv with her sister and mother. They are trying to return to Canada.  Harel Lapidot, who was born in Saskatchewan. His 23-year-old niece, Tiferet Lapidot, was kidnapped at the Supernova music festival in Israel on Saturday. Talk Science to Me with Dan Riskin, CTV science and technology specialist. The Daily Debrief panel with Robert Benzie, Marieke Walsh and Laura Stone.  A conversation with John Ibbitson, a journalist with The Globe and Mail and author of The Duel: Diefenbaker, Pearson and the Making of Modern Canada. Joseph Belliveau, executive director of Doctors without Borders. He says the organization will only be able to run hospitals in Gaza for limited time unless medical staff can have access to fuel, electricity, food and supplies.

"To understand our time, we must first understand theirs," says John Ibbitson, author of The Duel: Diefenbaker, Pearson and the Making of Modern Canada. The story on this week's No Nonsense.

This episode of Hub Dialogues features John Ibbitson, Globe & Mail columnist and best-selling author, about his new, must-read book, The Duel: Diefenbaker, Pearson and the Making of Modern Canada. The Hub Dialogues features The Hub's editor-at-large, Sean Speer, in conversation with leading entrepreneurs, policymakers, scholars, and thinkers on the issues and challenges that will shape Canada's future at home and abroad. The episodes are generously supported by The Ira Gluskin And Maxine Granovsky Gluskin Charitable Foundation and the Linda Frum and Howard Sokolowski Charitable Foundation.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 key public policy issues. Sign up here: https://thehub.ca/free-member-sign-up/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Piya Chattopadhyay explores what led to the Hamas attack on Israel and what may come next with The Economist's Gregg Carlstrom, University of Ottawa's Thomas Juneau and American University's Dan Arbell, The Globe and Mail's John Ibbitson talks about what two former Canadian prime ministers can teach us about navigating the country's modern challenges, our monthly brain game That's Puzzling! returns, and we meet the communities rekindling relationships with mnoomin. Discover more at https://www.cbc.ca/sunday

As birth rates decline and life expectancies increase, some regions are now experiencing a net decrease in population, leaving us to question whether that's good or bad for the world. Stephanie Feldstein of the Center for Biological Diversity and John Ibbitson, author of the Empty Planet unravel the layers of this population paradox and its implications on society, the global economy, and the environment. Reading List:  Population Decline Will Change the World for the Better, Stephanie Feldstein, Scientific American, May 4, 2023  Empty Planet: The Shock of Global Population Decline, Darrell Bricker & John Ibbitson, Crown, February 5, 2019  The Climate Baby Dilemma, Documentary, 2022 

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Since 1951, 24 Sussex Drive has been the Prime Minister's official residence. Recently, It's been making international headlines, but for the wrong reasons. The mansion is in such bad shape that rodent carcasses line the walls and are affecting the air quality. There's a laundry list of problems including mould, asbestos, leaks and a cold winter draft. In the eight years Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been in power, he and his family have never moved in.The Globe's writer-at-large and political columnist, John Ibbitson is on The Decibel to tell us how the Prime Minister's residence has fallen into such disrepair and why its fate has become as politically toxic as its insides.Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com

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In 1968, Paul Ehrlich published his bestselling book, The Population Bomb, which predicted the apocalyptic death of millions in the 70s and 80s as the result of over-population. Surely you have heard the nutshell of his argument before: the earth and its resources simply cannot sustain humanity's ever-growing population. Sixty years later, the fact that nearly all of his predictions have failed to come true did not stop the now ninety-year-old from doubling-down on the disaster of over-population on 60 Minutes just last month. And many people are still in agreement with his assessment. Darrell Bricker and John Ibbitson make a case that the global population is actually looking at the very opposite problem: a population bust rather than a bomb. In their book, Empty Planet: The Shock of Global Population Decline, they aim to dismantle several common population myths. To read this article and other resources for knowing and loving God's Word, visit bcnewton.co

Just over a year after the federal government invoked the Emergencies Act, an inquiry has found that the Liberals acted appropriately, even though the Act gave them sweeping powers. This report – by Justice Paul Rouleau – marks the end of a commission that investigated the trucker convoy protest, the breakdown in policing and governing that lead to the Emergency Act being invoked.Political columnist John Ibbitson discusses the importance of this report for our democracy, the political winners and losers and what he hopes will be done with Justice Rouleau's recommendations.Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com

On Tuesday, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith introduced her sovereignty act, the Alberta Sovereignty Within a United Canada Act, which would give her cabinet powers to not enforce federal legislation, policies or programs it deems harmful to Alberta's interests. Smith has referred to the proposed law as a shield against Ottawa.Today, we're hearing from Alberta and Ottawa. Alanna Smith, a Globe reporter in Calgary, explains how this bill would work and what it means in Alberta. The Globe's writer-at-large John Ibbitson discusses how Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other federal officials might respond.Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com

Demographics over the next 30 years will be the key driver for the global economy. The worldwide baby boom generation is aging as birth rates in most of the world decline. Population growth will directly affect economic growth, prosperity, resource demand and labor. The global economic system will have to adapt to these demographic changes. Whether this will be small pivots for the existing free market-focused systems or complete deviation to other economic systems is the crucial question the world faces. John Ibbitson, Co-Author of Empty Planet: The Shock of Global Population Decline, is joined by FreightWaves Executive Editor and Oil Market Expert, John Kingston. Discover an easier way of doing business with the J.B. Hunt 360°® platform. Manage the entire shipping process from start to finish, all in one place. See what the power of the J.B. Hunt 360 platform can do for you at jbhunt.com/power.Follow FreightWaves on Apple PodcastsFollow FreightWaves on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

Demographics over the next 30 years will be the key driver for the global economy. The worldwide baby boom generation is aging as birth rates in most of the world decline. Population growth will directly affect economic growth, prosperity, resource demand and labor. The global economic system will have to adapt to these demographic changes. Whether this will be small pivots for the existing free market-focused systems or complete deviation to other economic systems is the crucial question the world faces. John Ibbitson, Co-Author of Empty Planet: The Shock of Global Population Decline, is joined by FreightWaves Executive Editor and Oil Market Expert, John Kingston.  Follow FreightWaves on Apple PodcastsFollow FreightWaves on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

Traditionally, the political parties on the left have represented working-class people. But from Doug Ford's new rapport with private sector labour unions, to the new federal Conservative Party leader's posture as a defender of the working class, the right is making its case for that support. To help us understand the shift, we welcome Sean Speer, a senior fellow at University of Toronto's Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy; Armine Yalnizyan, economist and Atkinson Fellow on the Future of Workers; and the Globe and Mail's John Ibbitson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

In case you missed it: listen to Menaka's conversation with columnists Robyn Urback and John Ibbitson about the Conservative Party's new leader, Pierre Poilievre. They explore what Poilievre's win says about the Conservative party, what Poilievre stands for and how other federal parties will have to respond to counter his popularity.This is a recording of a live event broadcast on Twitter Spaces on Monday, September 12.

The Conservative Party of Canada will announce a new leader on Saturday evening. This comes after more than half a year of campaigning. Scott Aitchison, Roman Baber, Jean Charest, Leslyn Lewis and Pierre Poilievre were all competing for the job, but it's widely expected that Pierre Poilievre will win the race.The Globe's writer-at-large and longtime political columnist, John Ibbitson explains why Mr. Poilievre is the favourite to win, what it signals for the future of the Conservative Party and the broader implications to Canadian politics.

The federal government has laid out a budget with $56-billion in new spending over six years. On the day the budget is released, journalists get to see the document in advance of the Finance Minister's announcement – if they join what's called a “lockup.”The Decibel was in the lockup at a hotel in downtown Ottawa, where Globe journalists explained the main takeaways from the budget, covering spending in the areas of housing, defence, reconciliation, finance, immigration, inflation and more.You'll hear from the Globe's Bill Curry, Steven Chase, John Ibbitson, Rachelle Younglai, Kristy Kirkup, Kathryn Blaze Baum, Mark Rendell, and Patrick Brethour, as well as Scotiabank Economics Director Rebekah Young.

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Are we on the brink of a population explosion with untold global consequences? On the contrary, a growing number of experts argue that we are headed for a worldwide decline. Hear from Empty Planet authors John Ibbitson and Darrell Bricker on how this could bring with it many benefits as well as surprising disruptions. This recording was first released on March 5th, 2019. What Could Go Right? is produced by The Progress Network and The Podglomerate.

The vote was 73 to 45. And with that, Erin O'Toole's leadership of the Conservative Party of Canada is over. This dismissal comes after months of internal strife as MPs questioned the direction of the party under Mr. O'Toole.Conservatives now have to launch a leadership race to decide the direction of their party, without tearing it apart. Political columnist and writer-at-large John Ibbitson argues that the in-fighting in the party that is Canada's Official Opposition is not just bad for their supporters, but bad for the country as a whole.

What does the composition of the recently announced cabinet portend about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's plans for his next term and the way the Liberals plans to govern? The National Post's John Ivison; the Globe and Mail's John Ibbitson; the Toronto Star's Tonda MacCharles; and Maclean's magazine's Paul Wells provide insights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In case you missed the 12 hour livestream telethon to raise money for Harbinger Media, here's the audio for our part of the event! Big Shiny Takes (minus Eric, he was at a wedding lol) took part in this great event.  Our friends from PressProgress Stephen Magusiak and Emily Leedham joined us to read a column arguing for the platforming of fascists in mainstream media. If you missed this insipid column by John Ibbitson (a "national treasure" according to Justin Ling) and the subsequent blowback on social media for even considering to write a piece like that, you should listen to this episode. Keep in mind that this episode was recorded prior to the very important and necessary federal election we just had.Plugs and Recs Subscribe to the Orchard (Jeremy's substack) and Shift Work (Emily's newsletter)And support us on Patreon! 

Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party of Canada won their third straight election, but failed to capture a majority mandate in Canada's 44th federal election. By early Tuesday morning, the results nearly mirrored the seat count when parliament was dissolved.So now the question that is being asked is: Was the campaign worth it? Political columnist and writer at-large John Ibbitson and parliamentary reporter Kristy Kirkup join to discuss this, and break down what happened on election night and what it means for the country.You can find more coverage of the results in the days after the election at www.theglobeandmail.com.

With less than two weeks to go, the federal election campaign is heating up with two official election debates back-to-back. While Jagmeet Singh's NDP have gained ground, polling suggests the Conservatives' popularity have tied them with Justin Trudeau's Liberals.Writer-at-large and political columnist John Ibbitson has been on the campaign trail with Erin O'Toole, and tells us how the leader has exceeded expectations this campaign.

Canada's last federal election was in the fall of 2019, and the Liberals won a minority government. Now, as some experts say the fourth wave of the pandemic is upon us as case counts rise thanks to the Delta variant, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is rumoured to be preparing to call an election as early as this Sunday, which would mean an election day in late September.Globe writer at large, John Ibbitson, has been the bureau chief in Ottawa and Washington, D.C for the Globe, and he joins us to explain why he's expecting an election imminently, why the opposition parties would rather not be campaigning just yet, and how a federal pandemic election might look different— and could even backfire for the Liberals.

Muslim-Canadians call out the media for harming their community. And the controversy around CBC cancelling Kim's Convenience goes international. Freelance journalist and The Backbench's host Fatima Syed co-hosts. Further reading: Jonathan's full Twitter thread on The London Free Press & Toronto Sun's coverage of the London attack; Fatima's most recent piece for The Guardian about the London vigil; Shout out to Fatima Said for resurfacing John Ibbitson's tweets; More on Simu Liu deleting his criticism of Mark Wahlberg here. This episode is supported by Dispatch Coffee, Squarespace Support CANADALAND: https://www.canadaland.com/join/ Support CANADALAND: http://canadalandshow.com/join See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Darrell Bricker, CEO Ipsos Global Public Affairs John Ibbitson, Writer At Large, The Globe and MailYves Giroux, Parliamentary Budget OfficerThis month on The Monthly we'll hear from the two guys who wrote the book on the impact of elite decision-making in Canada. In 2013 Darrell Bricker and John Ibbitson got together to pen The Big Shift – where they speak of how the Laurentian Elite were effectively responsible for shaping the Canadian identity. Is the Laurentian Club back? Or are we experiencing just an aberration of an over-bearing PMO courting potential candidates for the next election?With hundreds of billions of dollars now on the table – PBO Yves Giroux is going to take a few minutes off the top of the show to walk us through the numbers – exactly how big is this transformation and why should we care who decides what.

Has meritocracy begun to reproduce similar features as aristocracies of yesteryear? Do present patterns of meritocratic advancement require a major fix so that the perception of educational divides does not deepen political polarization? This week's Democracy Agenda panel includes the Globe and Mail's John Ibbitson; the University of Toronto's Janice Stein, and the Toronto Star's Kofi Hope. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's Global Exchange Podcast, Colin Robertson talks to Peter Van Praagh, Dr. Darrell Bricker, and Dr. Ian Brodie on the 2020 edition of the Halifax International Security Forum . Participants' Bios: - Peter Van Praagh is the founding President of Halifax International Security Forum (https://halifaxtheforum.org/peter-van-praagh/) - Dr. Darrell Bricker is the CEO of Public Affairs at IPSOS (https://www1.carleton.ca/polisci/people/darrell-bricker/) - Dr. Ian Brodie is an associate professor of political science at the University of Calgary, and a fellow and adviser at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute (https://cmss.ucalgary.ca/profiles/ian-r-brodie) Host Bio: - Colin Robertson (host) is a former Canadian diplomat, now Vice President of and Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson Read “China vs. Democracy: The Greatest Game” (referred to as “The China Handbook”): https://halifaxtheforum.org/china-handbook/en/ Read the result of the IPSOS survey: https://halifaxtheforum.org/ipsos-poll-concern-over-health-epidemic-overtakes-hacking-as-top-perceived-threat-among-global-citizens/ Learn more about the Peace with Women Leadership: https://halifaxtheforum.org/programs/peacewithwomen/ Books by Dr. Bricker - Darrell Bricker and John Ibbitson, Empty Planet: The Shock of Global Population Decline (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/545397/empty-planet-by-darrell-bricker-and-john-ibbitson/) - Darrell Bricker, Next: Where to Live, What to Buy, and Who Will Lead Canada's Future (https://www.harpercollins.ca/9781443446549/next/) What Mr. Van Praagh, Dr. Bricker, and Dr. Brodie are reading: - Simon Sebag Montefiore, Jerusalem: The Biography (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/116181/jerusalem-by-simon-sebag-montefiore/) - Ron Chernow, Alexander Hamilton; Washington: A Life; Grant (https://ronchernow.com/books) - John Ferris, Behind the Enigma (https://www.bloomsbury.com/au/behind-the-enigma-9781526605474/) Recording Date: 27 Nov 2020 The Global Exchange is part of the CGAI Podcast Network. Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on LinkedIn. Head over to our website at www.cgai.ca for more commentary. Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. Music credits to Drew Phillips

Tornano i Libri a Colacione, la rubrica di Tutto Esaurito su Radio 105! Questa settimana: Buona la prima di Fabienne Agliardi e Pianeta vuoto di Darrell Bricker e John Ibbitson.→ Vuoi conoscere meglio l'editoria? http://www.edday.it → Leggi? Ti aspetto su BookBlister! http://www.bookblister.com → Scrivi? Ti aspetto su https://www.berettamazzotta.it

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Tornano i Libri a Colacione, la rubrica di Tutto Esaurito su Radio 105! Questa settimana: Buona la prima di Fabienne Agliardi e Pianeta vuoto di Darrell Bricker e John Ibbitson.→ Vuoi conoscere meglio l’editoria? http://www.edday.it → Leggi? Ti aspetto su BookBlister! http://www.bookblister.com → Scrivi? Ti aspetto su https://www.berettamazzotta.it

In the 29th episode of Battle Rhythm, Stef and Steve discuss the CDSN's teaching workshop, CAF Info Ops, John Ibbitson's piece in the Globe & Mail and the CAF's Hateful conduct policy. Our Feature Interview this week is with Sarah-Myriam Martin-Brûlé [23:20], Associate Professor at Bishop's University. This week's RnR segment [52:00], where we will provide some levity in these trying times with entertainment reviews and suggestions. This week's RnR picks are: 1. No Man's Land (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0283509/) 2. Old Guard (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7556122/) 3. Ethnic Groups in Conflict by Donald Horowitz (https://www.ucpress.edu/book/9780520227064/ethnic-groups-in-conflict-updated-edition-with-a-new-preface) Battle Rhythm is part of the CGAI Podcast Network, a partner of the CDSN-RCDS, © 2020, all rights reserved. Subscribe to the CGAI Podcast Network on SoundCloud, iTunes, or wherever else you can find Podcasts! Guest Biographies: - Sarah-Myriam Martin-Brûlé: has a Ph.D. in Political Science from McGill University. Her research focuses on peace operations and security issues related to fragile states. Her doctoral dissertation strived to understand the conditions under which peace operations succeeded or failed. She studied the cases of Somalia, Liberia and Sierra Leone. Her fieldwork was completed in West Africa, Ethiopia (Ogaden region) and South Africa, where she interviewed military commanders, rebel leaders, refugees and experts. Her most recent publications include “Evaluating Peacekeeping Missions: A Typology of Success and Failure in International Interventions”, (Routledge, 2016). Her recent research projects focus on peacekeeping intelligence. She is an associate faculty member of the Center for International Peace and Security Studies (CIPSS), the Montreal Center for International Studies (CERIUM), the Réseau des Opérations de la paix (ROP) and the Interuniversity Consortium for Arab and Middle Eastern Studies (ICAMES). Host Biographies: -Stéfanie von Hlatky: Associate Professor of political studies at Queen's University and the former Director of the Queen's Centre for International and Defence Policy (CIDP). Her research focuses on NATO, armed forces, military interventions, and defence policy. Fellow with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. -Stephen M. Saideman: Paterson Chair in International Affairs, as well as Director of the Canadian Defence and Security Network – Réseau Canadien Sur La Défense et la Sécurité, and Professor of International Affairs at Carleton University. Fellow with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. Find detailed show notes here: www.cdsn-rcds.com/battlerhythm

Wereldwijd krijgen mensen steeds minder kinderen. Een krimpende wereldbevolking is nog maar decennia van ons verwijderd. Goed nieuws voor de aarde, maar kunnen onze samenlevingen dat wel aan? Redacteur Rutger van der Hoeven zocht het uit en schreef erover in het dubbeldikke winternummer van De Groene Amsterdammer.Waarom krijgen we minder kinderen? En wat zijn de gevolgen?• Productie: Kees van den Bosch & Damy Baumhöer

Everybody knows that the global population is out of control. And everybody is wrong, our guest argues. In fact, Darrell Bricker and John Ibbitson contend that the UN model predicting 11.2B people by the end of the century is deeply flawed. According to their research, the human population is likely to reach only 8.5B by midcentury and then begin to decline.   Darrell Bricker is the coauthor of Empty Planet: The Shock of Global Population Decline, a book exploring how a shrinking population might reshape the social, political, environmental and economic landscape.  On this episode of the Reversing Climate Change, Darrell joins Alexsandra and Ross to discuss how his understanding of population trends differs from conventional wisdom and explain why the UN numbers around global fertility rates are wrong.     Darrell shares the reasons why women are making the decision to have fewer children, exploring the impact urbanization, education, healthcare delivery and even access to telenovelas (yes, Spanish-language soap operas!) have had on birthrate. He also discusses the potential consequences of global population decline, including its effect on the natural environment and what it means for our current economic model. Listen in for Darrell’s insight on why government policies to promote childbirth don’t seem to work and learn what to consider in making your own decision to have children—or not.   Key Takeaways   [0:39] How Darrell’s understanding of population trends differs from conventional wisdom UN estimates suggest global population out of control (11.2B by end of century) More credible numbers = 8.5B by mid-century with decline after 2050   [2:56] Why the UN numbers are wrong # of children born declining more rapidly than model suggests Below UN natural state of 2.1 in many countries   [4:27] Why women are making the decision to have fewer children Growing urbanization (free labor vs. mouths to feed) Women exposed to other choices, e.g.: work, education   [6:08] The general pros and cons of a declining birthrate Less resource depletion Challenges economic model (consumerism drives growth)   [8:29] Wolfgang Lutz’s work around the decline in population Education of women leads to lower fertility rates More control over bodies, choose to have fewer children   [12:18] The impact of telenovelas on the birthrate in Brazil TV in favelas exposed women to strong female characters Women decide to stop having children sooner   [14:29] Other factors that influenced the birthrate in Brazil Massive urbanization Delivery of healthcare (availability of sterilization)   [16:45] The main criticism of Empty Planet Suggest open border to offset lack of fertility Accused of advocating political philosophy   [18:17] The generational conflicts associated with population decline  Forced to rethink what we mean by retirement and work Consider way develop/distribute wealth (cities vs. rural areas)   [22:28] The potential consequences of global population decline Positive improvement in natural environment Energy poverty in some countries Rethink capitalism, global security   [24:35] Darrell’s insight on making the decision to have children Effect on overall climate very minimal (virtually nothing) Population continues to grow because people live longer Don’t get wrapped up in externalities, look at own family   [32:26] How having children later in life impacts fertility rates Boomers had first kid in early 20’s, millennials at 33 Start family later in life = less time and fewer kids   [38:07] Government policies to promote childbirth Make it easier to take time off work, make work flexible Reduce financial penalty (e.g.: Hungary income tax)   [41:18] The complex decision women are facing all over the world Empower selves through education, less time to consider having family Financial considerations around becoming single parent vs. flying solo   Connect with Alexsandra & Ross   Nori Nori on Facebook  Nori on Twitter Nori on Medium Nori on YouTube Nori on GitHub Nori Newsletter Email hello@nori.com Nori White Paper Subscribe on iTunes Carbon Removal Newsroom   Resources   Empty Planet: The Shock of Global Population Decline by Darrell Bricker and John Ibbitson 2019 UN World Population Prospects Wolfgang Lutz on the ‘Education Effect’ Brazil’s Fertility Decline The Population Bomb by Paul R. Ehrlich Hungary’s Income Tax Breaks for Families

It’s the last Friday in November! Some might call it Black Friday, but we here in Canada would rather call it “we’re jealous of your Thanksgiving leftovers, America” Friday. On today’s show, hear: John Ibbitson, columnist with the Globe and Mail, about the Conservative Party’s leadership and dealings with China; Patti Durand, transition specialist with... Read More

This book is earnest and valuable, but completely inadequate and gap-filled. (The written version of this review was first published February 12, 2019. Written versions, in web and PDF formats, are available here.)

Charles Nuckolls of BYU on India elections. Michelle Acciavatti of Ending Well on rethinking dying. Hillary Elfenbein of Washington University on emotional signature. Dorothy Solinger of the University of California Irvine on China's booming middle class being only a part of the economic story. Journalist and author John Ibbitson on population decline. Andy Rivkin of John Hopkins University on planetary defense.

For 34 years the iconic comic strip ran in nearly 1400 newspapers becoming a humourous touchstone for women in a changing times. The real Cathy Guisewhite stopped by the studio to talk about her new book “Fifty Things that aren't My Fault.” AND Paul Ehrlich's 1968 book “The Population Bomb” gained wide acceptance with the dire prediction that millions would starve as we competed for scarce resources. Two new works explode that idea. Empty Planet by Darrell Bricker and John Ibbitson argues that the coming Global Population Decline is a bigger threat. Population Bombed! Exploding the Link Between Overpopulation and Climate Change takes aim at the idea that a growing population can only result in unsustainable increases in greenhouse gas emissions. Their argument is that ingenuity and economic development will provide the answers. The Global Warming Policy Foundation published the book. Libby talked to its Director Benny Peiser when he was in town.

One of the things that folks in the 22nd century will find bizarre about their ancestors in the early 21st century will be that we were arguing about immigration when a global depopulation crisis loomed on the horizon. Darrell Bricker and John Ibbitson argue that by the middle of this century the world population will start to decline as the final major developing nations have their birth-rates fall below the replacement rate of 2.1 per woman. Although various governments have tried to arrest the trend, those efforts have proven largely ineffective and unsustainably expensive. The only method of slowing the decline is to embrace immigration as Canada and, to a lesser extent, the United States have done. The countries which admit the most immigrants today will have a major advantage half a century from now over those countries which chose to close their borders.What are global population trends? Is our population actually growing rapidly? Why do wealthier urbanized countries have fewer children? How does immigration affect population decline? How did the smart phone affect global birth rates? Why do fertility rates decline as women become more educated?Further Reading:Empty Planet: The Shock of Global Population Decline, written by Darrell Bricker and John IbbitsonThe Population Bomb, 50 Years Later: A Conversation with Paul EhrlichThe Unrealized Horrors of Population Explosion, written by Clyde HabermanGlobal Population Decline And Economic Growth, written by Bill ConerlyRelated Content:Making the World Better, written by Aaron Ross PowellThe World is Getting Better, Free Thoughts PodcastThe Saddest Thing About China’s One-Child Policy, written by Marian L. Tupy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For a long time we humans have been pre-occupied with how crowded our planet is…it’s a concern that stretches back to the pre-industrial era. But, what if the trend for the world isn’t to ‘too many’ people – but to fewer? Darrell Bricker is the global CEO of Ipsos Pubic Affairs (so he tracks trends of a living). With co-author John Ibbitson, Bricker explores the issue of population trends in the new book “Empty Planet; The Shock of Global Population Decline”

Für die einen bedeutet Digitalisierung, dass sie ihre E-Mails jetzt beidseitig ausdrucken lassen, für die anderen verändert es ihr Leben und das ihrer Familien. Wenn wir mal unser gepudertes Wohlstandsnäschen über den Tellerrand strecken und neugierig die Nüstern blähen, merken wir das - komm mit auf eine Reise, an deren Ende die Waffen einer Frau die Welt erschüttern. Ich bin Guido Augustin, Speaker und Bestseller-Autor. Ich mache mir viele Gedanken - die besten schaffen es in „Guidos Wochenpost". "Du schreibst direkt in die rechte Gehirnhälfte!" Sigrid Gleinser, Yoga-Lehrerin Wenn Dir Guidos Wochenpost als Podcast gefällt, freue ich mich auf Deine 5-Sterne-Bewertung und eine kurze Rezension - schreib mir doch dort, was Dir am besten gefallen hat oder was die Geschichte bei Dir bewirkt hat. Meine Webseite: www.guidos-wochenpost.de Guido auf Facebook: www.fb.com/guido.augustin „Die Geschichten treffen einen immer wie ein Bus!“ Thomas Jungbluth, Journalist "Die Wochenpost hat mich diesmal vom Hocker gerissen: total geil.“ Prof. Hans-Günter Lindner, TH Köln

With the release of their new book, Empty Planet, authors Darrell Bricker and John Ibbitson join podcast host Bessma Momani in Waterloo, Ontario, for a discussion around questioning what appears to be “settled science” around population growth. Will the world’s population continue to grow until it hits 11 billion, or will it plateau around 9 billion and then start to decline? The authors share stories and insights from their research for their book, which took them to all corners of the world, and explain how communities with very different economic circumstances, especially women, are offering the same message: as the world becomes increasingly urban, they want to limit the number of children they will have. How does such a projection reshape the way we understand environmental and economic policy? What have projections until now not taken into account? Listen this week to find out. Our host Bessma Momani is professor at the Balsillie School of International Affairs and University of Waterloo and a senior fellow at the Centre for International Governance Innovation. She’s also a non-resident senior fellow at the Stimson Center in Washington, D.C. and a Fulbright Scholar. She has been non-resident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C. and a 2015 Fellow at the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation. She’s a frequent analyst and expert on international affairs in Canadian and global media. This week’s guests Darrell Bricker is chief executive officer of Ipsos Public Affairs, the world’s leading social and opinion research firm. Prior to joining Ipsos, Bricker was director of Public Opinion Research in the Office of the Prime Minister of Canada. He holds a Ph.D. in political science from Carleton University. John Ibbitson is writer-at-large for the Globe and Mail, having also served as chief political writer, political affairs columnist and bureau chief in Washington and Ottawa. His previous political books include the national number-one bestselling, The Big Shift (with Darrell Bricker), The Polite Revolution: Perfecting the Canadian Dream and Open and Shut: Why America Has Barack Obama and Canada Has Stephen Harper. Canada and The World is produced by Trevor Hunsberger and edited by Francy Goudreault.

The world is in for a shock. Global population is expected to peak and then decline this century, reshaping everything from economic growth and immigration to government spending. Darrell Bricker and John Ibbitson, authors of the provocative new book Empty Planet: The Shock of Global Population Decline, join the Council's Brian Hanson and Dina Smeltz to discuss why it's happening and how nations can prepare for this radical shift.

When is the last time your coworker urged you to have a baby? We’re bracing for a global population explosion. But in reality, urbanization has eroded family structures and given rise to a growing peer influence. Join my new podcast with Empty Planet authors, Darrell Bricker & John Ibbitson, to hear what’s driving the trend. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How will the powerful testimony of former federal Attorney General Jody Wilson-Raybould affect Canadians just months out of a federal election? Particularly when it is combined with the weak rebuttal of by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau? Guest: Darrell Bricker, CEO of Ipsos polling and author, along with John Ibbitson, of ‘Empty Planet' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You've probably heard that the planet is grossly overpopulated. Or is it?  A recent WIRED magazine article examined a very different perspective presented in a new book by Darrell Bricker and John Ibbitson called Empty Planet. The same week, Hungary announced that it is waving income tax requirements for ALL mothers in an attempt to turn their own declining numbers around. That's prompted Eric and Brett to ask "Is overpopulation still a thing?" This week on Thinking Faith!

We've mentioned in the past on BreakPoint about “zombie abortion arguments.” You know, those arguments that just won't die? They continue to be repeated long after they should have been “dead and buried.” Like zombies in movies, these arguments continue shuffling along, seemingly impervious to the reality that they are dead. Abortion isn't the only issue confused by “zombie arguments.” There's a whole host of “should-be-dead-by-now” ideas having to do with so-called “overpopulation.” I say “so-called” because virtually every dire prediction Paul Ehrlich made fifty years ago in his book “The Population Bomb” was wrong. Spectacularly wrong, in fact. Yet Ehrlich's ideas remain an article of faith among many—and I mean that literally. In “The Walking Dead,” the only sure way to dispatch a zombie is with a headshot. Well, a new book should be the headshot for Ehrlich's ideas. Unfortunately, many people's worldviews harden to the point of becoming ideological kevlar helmets. The book of which I speak is “Empty Planet: The Shock of Global Population Decline” by Darrell Bricker and John Ibbitson. To be clear, there's far more than one “shock” described in “Empty Planet,” but all of them flow from a single reality. Contrary to what people have been taught to believe for decades, “We do not face the challenge of a population bomb but of a population bust—a relentless, generation-after-generation culling of the human herd.” As the Canadian duo documents, an increasing number of demographers around the world believe that the UN's estimates, that human population will peak at 11 billion in 2100, are far too high. The more likely outcome, they suggest, is that “the planet's population will peak at around nine billion sometime between 2040 and 2060, and then start to decline.” According to Bricker and Ibbitson, “Once that decline begins, it will never end.” Their argument is scarily plausible. They are not exaggerating when they call this decline the “great defining event of the twenty-first century” and “one of the great defining events in human history.” We talk a lot on BreakPoint about the decline of fertility rates in the industrialized world: Western Europe, Japan and the United States. We have described the dire economic and social consequences of this decline. What “Empty Planet” makes clear is that this decline isn't limited to the usual suspects. South Korea is headed down the same road to demographic catastrophe as Japan. Even more ominously, similar trends are emerging in the developing world. By the middle of this century, Brazil, Indonesia, China, and even India will begin to see their populations decline. The reasons behind the decline are, not surprisingly, mostly cultural. In a brilliant bit of analysis, the authors point out that “as societies become more modern and urban, friends and co-workers replace siblings, parents, and uncles and aunts.” Families may put subtle and sometimes not-so-subtle pressure on young people to get married and have kids, but friends rarely do. And then, there's this well-established link between religiosity and fertility, something we've talked about before on BreakPoint. Population decline is going to be a nasty shock, especially in the economic realm. Ideally, there should be about six workers for every retiree. Thanks to increased life expectancy and low birth rates, it is projected to drop to about three by 2050 and about two by 2100. We may live longer but there will be fewer of us, and our societies will be less dynamic, entrepreneurial, and creative. Despite these realities, the myth of “overpopulation” refuses to die. Efforts to combat fertility and population growth, whether governmental policies or cultural incentives, are terrible ideas that threaten to make victims of us all. Still, unlike Bricker and Ibbitson, I refuse to give up hope. Faith, especially Christian faith, is still strong in many parts of the world. And while that persists, there's still a chance to avoid some of the “shocks” they describe in “Empty Planet.” Otherwise a different, but no less real, zombie apocalypse awaits us.     http://www.breakpoint.org/2019/02/breakpoint-the-empty-planet/  

John Ibbitson talks about his book "Empty Planet" The Shock of Global Population Decline.

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Darrell Bricker and John Ibbitson discuss their new book “Empty Planet: The Shock of Population Decline.” George Leeson, director of the Oxford Institute of Population Ageing at the University of Oxford, talks about how governments and societies can adapt and prepare for the large increase of the aging population in the coming years. Nobuko Kobayashi, managing director and partner at EY-Parthenon, speaks about the declining population in Japan and what needs to be done to address this demographic crisis. More information at: cpac.ca/perspective

John Ibbitson, Writer at Large for the Globe & Mail and Co-Author of the book "Empty Planet: The Shock of Global population Decline" joins the show.

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John Ibbitson, Ottawa bureau chief for The Globe and Mail, delivers a lecture on The Collapse of the Laurentian Consensus and the Rise of Ontario as a Pacific Province. This lecture was produced in collaboration with the Literary Review of Canada.

John Ibbitson, Ottawa bureau chief for The Globe and Mail, delivers a lecture on The Collapse of the Laurentian Consensus and the Rise of Ontario as a Pacific Province. This lecture was produced in collaboration with the Literary Review of Canada.