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The Morning Show
Above & Beyond: Remembering Marc Garneau

The Morning Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 7:16


Greg Brady spoke to Omar Alghabra, former Liberal MP and Minister of Transport about the passing of Canada's first person in space, Marc Garneau. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Toronto Today with Greg Brady
Above & Beyond: Remembering Marc Garneau

Toronto Today with Greg Brady

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 7:16


Greg Brady spoke to Omar Alghabra, former Liberal MP and Minister of Transport about the passing of Canada's first person in space, Marc Garneau. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Elev8 Podcast
#490 - NDP STUNS Liberals—Votes WITH Conservatives on Motion That Could FORCE Election!

The Elev8 Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 16:16


A Liberal MP stuns Parliament with a humiliating moment as the Conservatives push a motion that could send Canada back to the polls. The fallout could change everything—watch what happenedSend a one-time contribution to the show - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XARF5X38AMZULListen to our Podcast on the go: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elev8podcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elev8podcast X: https://twitter.com/TheElev8Podcast0:00 - Intro1:00 - Conservative Motion Passes!5:20 - Premier's Meeting in Saskatchewan13:10 - Liberal MP Makes Fool of Herself

The Morning Show
Think Tank with Chloe Brown & Steve Paikin

The Morning Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 25:02


Greg Brady and the panel of: Steve Paikin, Author and Broadcaster, host of TVO's ‘The Agenda' , Chloe Brown, policy analyst and former Toronto mayoral candidate, Discuss: 1.Premiers heap praise on meeting with Carney: Everyone got along well and said nice things about each other, how long will the honeymoon last? 2.Conservative amendment to throne speech narrowly passes despite Liberal opposition: 4 Liberal MPs were not there for the vote which passed without them, how was this allowed to happen? How will Carney handle this test? 3.Man charged after 'unprovoked' assaults of several females at Union Station: Where was security? How does this happen? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Toronto Today with Greg Brady
Think Tank with Chloe Brown & Steve Paikin

Toronto Today with Greg Brady

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 25:02


Greg Brady and the panel of: Steve Paikin, Author and Broadcaster, host of TVO's ‘The Agenda' , Chloe Brown, policy analyst and former Toronto mayoral candidate, Discuss: 1.Premiers heap praise on meeting with Carney: Everyone got along well and said nice things about each other, how long will the honeymoon last? 2.Conservative amendment to throne speech narrowly passes despite Liberal opposition: 4 Liberal MPs were not there for the vote which passed without them, how was this allowed to happen? How will Carney handle this test? 3.Man charged after 'unprovoked' assaults of several females at Union Station: Where was security? How does this happen? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Elev8 Podcast
#489 - Carney Leaves Liberal MPs in TEARS on Day One!—CRA Overreach SHUT DOWN by Judge

The Elev8 Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 12:21


Carney's first week turns chaotic—Liberal MPs reportedly fully MELTDOWN in their initial meetings with Mark Carney as per CPAC News Show reports. Federal judge shuts down a major CRA overreach.Send a one-time contribution to the show - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XARF5X38AMZULListen to our Podcast on the go: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elev8podcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elev8podcast X: https://twitter.com/TheElev8Podcast

The Elev8 Podcast
#487 - Conservative TORCHES Liberal MP—Poilievre Drops BOMBSHELL Putting Carney on NOTICE

The Elev8 Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 27:28


Lantsman tears into a Liberal MP during a fiery Question Period exchange over the lack of budget. Moments later, Poilievre drops a BOMBSHELL that leaves a reporter STUNNED putting Liberals on Notice. Go to https://www.groundnews.com/elev8 for a better way to stay informed. Subscribe for 40% off unlimited access to world-wide coverage through my link. Send a one-time contribution to the show - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XARF5X38AMZULListen to our Podcast on the go: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elev8podcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elev8podcast X: https://twitter.com/TheElev8Podcast0:00 - Intro01:50 - Lantsman Calls out Audacious Spending15:10 - Minster of Finance Dodges Budget Question on CBC19:50 - Poilievre Informs the Conservatives will be Voting Against Carney22:30 - City Declares State of Emergency over Crime Wave

The LeDrew Three Minute Interview
Parliament Has Resumed - But Will Mark Carney Deliver Real Change?

The LeDrew Three Minute Interview

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 4:10


King Charles has read the Throne Speech - and Parliament resumed for the first time since Justin Trudeau defied the Speaker's order to reveal documents in the Green Slush Fund Scandal last fall. The political landscape has changed so much it is unrecognizable…but will Mark Carney be able to deliver the change he has promised? To some, it looks like he has talked up a big game, with no discernable plan to deliver the goods. Dan McTeague is a former Liberal MP - he joins Stephen LeDrew to discuss how things are looking in Ottawa today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Vassy Kapelos Show
'Basically a wall of fire': Deputy mayor provides an update on wildfire that forced almost all of a small Manitoba town to evacuate

The Vassy Kapelos Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 78:14


Vassy Kapelos speaks with Sheryl Matheson, Deputy Mayor of Sherridon, MB, on how residents are faring after evacuating on short notice due to one of the many large wildfires in the province right now. On today's show: Grand Chief Brian Hardlotte of the Prince Albert Grand Council which represents 12 First Nations in Saskatchewan on a joint statement calling for greater firefighting resources for First Nations in the province Jasraj Singh Hallan, Conservative Finance Critic & Mike Kelloway, Liberal MP from Nova Scotia, on energy and economic policy following the first Question Period Talk Science to Me with Dan Riskin The Daily Debrief Panel with Robert Benzie, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief for the Toronto Star; Mike Le Couteur, Senior Political Correspondent, CTV National News; Laura Stone, Queen’s Park reporter with The Globe and Mail Andrew Bevan, Former Liberal National Campaign Co-Director, reflects on the campaign that ultimately elected Prime Minister Mark Carney

The Elev8 Podcast
#485 - Reporter SHREDS Carney After Catching Him in a LIE—Liberal Openly MOCKS Poilievre in Parliament

The Elev8 Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 18:28


Tensions explode in Parliament as a Liberal MP blatantly disrespects Poilievre. Meanwhile, Carney breaks his first major promise—then Gaslights Canadians in damage control.Send a one-time contribution to the show - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XARF5X38AMZULListen to our Podcast on the go: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elev8podcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elev8podcast X: https://twitter.com/TheElev8Podcast0:00 - Intro0:55 - Liberal Disrespects Poilievre in House of Commons3:27 - Carney Breaks His First Promise10:30 - Conservative Expertly breaks down the holes in Carney's Platform13:54 - Trump Trolls Carney

Fear and Greed
Rate cuts still on agenda; high profile Libs demoted; North West Shelf gas gets green light

Fear and Greed

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 17:39 Transcription Available


Thursday 29 May 2025 Inflation remains in the Reserve Bank’s target band, opening the way for another interest rate cut. The federal Coalition reforms, and the shadow ministry is announced, with some high profile Liberal MPs losing out. And Labor green lights the extension of Woodside’s North West Shelf gas project for another 45 years. Myer doubles down on its loyalty program. Elon Musk’s SpaceX program experiences a third crash in three attempts. Book your free ticket to Fear & Greed’s first ever live show in Sydney on June 5, combined with the launch of Michael’s new novel All The Perfect Days. Join our free daily newsletter here. Join ausbiz at 12:30PM this Thursday for a free virtual event – "3 Stocks for". Ten of Australia's leading fund managers share their top investment picks. It’s short, sharp, and packed with actionable insights. Register now. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - 10 ways to get onto the property ladder. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rebel News +
REBEL ROUNDUP | Walk For Israel confrontation, 'Leaders' back pro-Hamas thugs, Rebels catch Liberals

Rebel News +

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 62:05


Today, we're looking at the confrontation between attendees at the annual Walk For Israel in Toronto and the pro-Hamas crowd that turned out to protest the annual event. Plus, controversy erupted over the decision to allow the pro-Hamas crowd to march alongside the pro-Israel rally, allowing the counterdemonstrators to blare music and yell at the Israeli supporters. And finally, Rebel News reporter Alexa Lavoie is in Ottawa as members of Parliament return to the House of Commons, where she caught up with some Liberal MPs on their way into the building.

The Current
Parliament returns today. What's Mark Carney's plan?

The Current

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 19:33


The House of Commons returns today after nearly six months, Prime Minister Mark Carney with his new Liberal minority government, and Conservatives without their leader Pierre Poilievre in the Parliament. What's next? Matt Galloway speaks with Karina Gould, the re-elected Liberal MP; Heather McPherson, the re-elected NDP MP; and Andrew Lawton, the first-time Conservative MP about their parties' priorities, the challenges ahead — and how they can work together for Canada.

The Richard Syrett Show
Health Canada's Deadly Deception: Complicity in mRNA Vaccine Carnage

The Richard Syrett Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 102:06


MONOLOGUE Health Canada's Deadly Deception: Complicity in mRNA Vaccine Carnage NEWSMAKER Trump: Golden Dome will cost around $175B, be ‘fully operational' in three years https://defensescoop.com/2025/05/20/trump-golden-dome-cost-175-billion-fully-operational-three-years/   Douglas Ernest U.S. Army war veteran and entrepreneur. Author of The Spirit of a True Patriot: The Inspiring Story of Ret. Captain Douglas J. Ernest OPEN LINES THE SOFA CINEFILE Nick Soter reviews Back to the Future, the 1985 sci-fi family favourite starring Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd THE LIMRIDDLER Folks at the TableFixture to fit all the folks at the table.Organ of nature to sunlight enable.Flip through a bookWith a cursory look.Emblem of ice hockey's frustrating fable. NEWSMAKER Israeli embassy staffers killed in Washington DC, suspect yelled ‘Free Palestine' https://www.westernstandard.news/international/israeli-embassy-staffers-killed-in-washington-dc-suspect-yelled-free-palestine/64932 Christopher Oldcorn is the Managing Editor of the Saskatchewan Standard. OPEN LINES NEWMAKER Canada can save the planet by feverishly pumping natural gas, report says https://nationalpost.com/opinion/first-reading-report-canada-save-planet-producing-lng  Dan McTeague, former longtime Liberal MP and President of Canadians for Affordable Energy affordable energy dot C-A. LIMRIDDLE ANSWER AND WINNERS The Answer to this week's Limriddle is: Leaf The first 5 to answer correctly were: 1. Christine De Civita, Stoney Creek, Ontario 2. Michael Dibblee, Vancouver, British Columbia 3. Amy Lou Hoo, East York, Ontario 4. Thomas LeBaron, Haliburton, Ontario 5. Joan- Marie Dibblee Markham, Ontario Fixture to fit all the folks at the table. A leaf is an extra section inserted into a dining table to increase seating capacity. There is no specific reference in the Bible to a leaf in the table at the Last Supper but Leonardo likely needed one so he could fit everybody in the painting. Organ of nature to sunlight enable. The leaf is considered an organ of a plant, performing the essential function of photosynthesis. Flip through a book With a cursory look. To leaf through a book is to casually flip the pages without paying much attention to content. Emblem of ice hockey's frustrating fable. The maple leaf is the emblem of the Toronto Maple Leafs, who last won the Stanley Cup in 1967. Technically, a fable is a short, fictional story with a moral. Sadly, the Leafs' story is none of these. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CBC News At Issue
Carney sets up throne speech

CBC News At Issue

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 22:46


At Issue this week: Prime Minister Mark Carney sets the stage for a throne speech with a mandate letter outlining tasks and priorities for his cabinet. Canada looks beyond the U.S. for allies. And, Liberal MPs will soon decide whether to give themselves the powers to order leadership reviews. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.

Montreal Now with Aaron Rand & Natasha Hall
What's it like to be a Michelin Guide Restaurant Inspector? MP Carlos Leitão makes the jump from Provincial to Federal politics, CTVs W5 uncovers connections between a network of men who drug, rape and record women, & Police in Kingston are using dr

Montreal Now with Aaron Rand & Natasha Hall

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 48:41


The Morning Show
If you don't have support of more than half your caucus, you're in the wrong career

The Morning Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 11:29


Greg Brady spoke to Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, MP for Beaches—East York about Liberal MPs are considering adopting, for the first time, Reform Act rules that would give them the power to trigger a leadership review of their new leader Mark Carney. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Breaking Politics Podcast
Breaking Politics - Tony Abbott on whether the Coalition is getting back together

Breaking Politics Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 7:47


The Liberals and Nationals are hopeful of reuniting before Parliament returns in July after their acrimonious breakup. The leaders of the parties have held crisis talks and Liberal MPs will now meet to consider the Nationals' demands. Hear from former Prime Minister Tony Abbott about what he makes of the Coalition chaos.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toronto Today with Greg Brady
If you don't have support of more than half your caucus, you're in the wrong career

Toronto Today with Greg Brady

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 11:29


Greg Brady spoke to Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, MP for Beaches—East York about Liberal MPs are considering adopting, for the first time, Reform Act rules that would give them the power to trigger a leadership review of their new leader Mark Carney. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Will
Breakfast with David & WIll - May 21 2025

David and Will

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 104:49 Transcription Available


Sean Fewster with 'Around the Courts', Breaking @ 8 with Liberal MP of Barker Tony Pasin on the Coalition split, Kochie on the future of PAFC, Police Commissioner Grant Stevens on the new yellow light laws for drivers in South Australia & your calls. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. Subscribe on YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Newman, Mike Sheahan and Don Scott - 'You Cannot Be Serious'
Episode 309 - Part 3 - Jeff Kennett AC

Sam Newman, Mike Sheahan and Don Scott - 'You Cannot Be Serious'

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 51:58


Jeffrey Gibb Kennett AC (born 2 March 1948) is an Australian former politician who served as the 43rd Premier of Victoria between 1992 and 1999, Leader of the Victorian Liberal Party from 1982 to 1989 and from 1991 to 1999, and the Member for Burwood from 1976 to 1999. He is currently a media commentator. He was previously the president of the Hawthorn Football Club, from 2005 to 2011 and again from 2017 to 2022. He is the founding Chairman of beyondblue, a national mental health advocacy organisation. Early life The son of Kenneth Munro Gibb Kennett (1921–2007), and Wendy Anne Kennett (1925–2006; née Fanning), he was born in Melbourne on 2 March 1948. He attended Scotch College; and, although an unexceptional student academically, he did well in the school's Cadet Corps Unit. He also played football (on the wing) for the school.  His failure to rise above the middle band academically almost led him to quit school in Fourth Form (Year 10 – 1963), but he was persuaded to stay on. His Fifth and Sixth Forms were an improvement, but he was still described in school reports as "[a] confident and at times helpful boy. Sometimes irritates. Sometimes works hard" (1964), and "[a] keen, pleasant, though sometimes erratic boy" (1965). After leaving school, Kennett was persuaded by his father Ken to attend the Australian National University in Canberra, but lost interest and left after one year of an economics degree. He returned to Melbourne and found work in the advertising department of the retail giant Myer – kindling an interest for advertising that would one day earn him his living. Kennett's life in the regular workforce was cut short when, in 1968, he was conscripted into the Australian Army.[9] Kennett was selected for officer training and graduated third in his class from the Officer Training Unit, Scheyville (OTU), near Windsor, New South Wales, outside Sydney. He was posted to Malaysia and Singapore as Second Lieutenant, commander of 1st Platoon, A Company, 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR). This military career (and his earlier experience in the Scotch College Cadet Corps) has been noted by many biographers as an essential formative influence on the adult Kennett's character. His sense and regard for hierarchical loyalty, punctuality, and general intolerance of dissent or disobedience may be traced to this period. Kennett returned to civilian life in 1970, reentering a divided Australian society, split by the Vietnam War, of which Kennett was a firm supporter. Having returned to Myer, Kennett became impatient with his work, and so with Ian Fegan and Eran Nicols, he formed his own advertising company (KNF) in June 1971. Thereafter, in December 1972, Kennett married Felicity Kellar, an old friend whom he had first met on a Number 69 tram on the long trips to school. Their first son was born in 1974, followed by a daughter and two more sons. Political career Kennett was elected as a Liberal Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Burwood in 1976, having had an interest in local politics since the early 1970s.[14] His preselection for the seat reportedly irritated then Premier Dick Hamer, who disliked Kennett's campaigning style, and had endorsed the sitting member, Haddon Storey. However, by 1981, Kennett was promoted to Cabinet as Minister for Housing and Minister of Immigration and Ethnic Affairs. He was one of several younger MPs whom Hamer promoted to Cabinet in a bid to renew his government. Kennett retained his post when Hamer was replaced as Liberal leader and Premier by Lindsay Thompson in June of that year. Following the defeat of the longstanding Liberal government in 1982, Kennett was the leading candidate to replace Thompson despite being the youngest member of the outgoing government. On 26 October, he was elected leader of the Liberal Party and hence Leader of the Opposition. He took an aggressive posture against the Cain government, and was often criticised for his "bull-in-a-china-shop" style and his anti-government rhetoric. Under his leadership, the Liberals were heavily defeated by Labor in 1985. Afterwards he faced a challenge to his leadership of the party from Ian Smith. Kennett survived easily, but increasingly, he was seen as an erratic and unapproachable leader. He faced two more challenges to his leadership in 1986 and 1987. In 1987, in one notable incident Kennett referred to the Federal Liberal leader John Howard as a 'cunt' in a mobile telephone conversation with Howard rival Andrew Peacock. The car-phone conversation damaged both Howard and Kennett politically, but aided Peacock in his push to return as Federal Liberal leader (1989). Toward the end of its second term the Cain government had lost support and the Liberals were expected to win the 1988 election. The Liberal vote indeed rebounded strongly – they won a majority of the two-party vote – however much of this margin was wasted on landslide majorities in their heartland. As a result, the Liberals took only one seat from Labor in the capital, and were left four seats short of a majority. Failing to become premier, Kennett was again criticised within his own party, and in 1989 he was deposed in favour of a little-known rural MLA, Alan Brown. Kennett's performance during his first stint as Liberal leader is a matter of debate. Economou sees his 1985 and 1988 election campaigns as weak, while Parkinson believes he was a significant asset in pushing the Labor government of John Cain in several key seats. First term as premier Kennett publicly pledged never to attempt a return to the Liberal leadership. However, when Brown proved unable to challenge the government effectively, he allowed his supporters to call a spill in 1991. Brown realised he didn't have enough support to keep his post and resigned, allowing Kennett to retake the leadership unopposed. With Victoria facing billions of dollars of debt, Kennett was seen as "Premier-in-waiting" from the moment he retook the leadership. Cain had resigned a year earlier in favour of Deputy Premier Joan Kirner, who was unable to regain the upper hand despite being personally more popular than Kennett. The Liberals' advantage was strengthened by an important decision taken during Brown's brief tenure as leader—negotiating a Coalition agreement with the National Party. The Liberals and Nationals have historically had a strained relationship in Victoria; they had sat separately for most of the second half of the 20th century. It had been believed that Kennett had been denied victory in 1988 due to a large number of three-cornered contests in rural seats. The Coalition went into the October 1992 state election as unbackable favourites, having been ahead in opinion polling by large margins for almost two years. They stoked the voters' anger with a series of "Guilty Party" ads, targeting many Labor ministers and highlighting concerns in their portfolios. In the second-largest defeat that a sitting government has ever suffered in Victoria, the Coalition scored a 19-seat swing, attaining a 16-seat majority in the Legislative Assembly. The Liberals won 52 seats, enough for a majority in their own right. Nevertheless, Kennett supported his coalition partner, retaining the Nationals in his cabinet. State school closures In the first three years of office, funding for public schools and the Department of Education was substantially reduced. 350 government schools were closed, including every Technical High School ("Tech") in Victoria, and 7,000 teaching jobs eliminated. The Tech School closures had a widespread, delayed effect two decades later when a skilled labour shortage in the state was declared by the government, attributable largely to the generation of children who were denied a trade-focused high school education, significantly reducing the number of school leavers commencing trade apprenticeships. The few who did so were insufficient to counterbalance the number of retiring tradespeople in the coming years. This directly resulted in the number of Skilled Migrant (subclass 190) visas being made available each year increasing to 190,000 from 2012 and an active campaign to entice migrants with trade qualifications to Victoria. Public transport Other controversial moves included the sacking of 16,000 public transport workers in a major technological upgrade of the system, and the initiation of a major scheme for privatisation of state-owned services, including the electricity (SECV) and gas (Gas and Fuel Corporation of Victoria) utilities, the ambulance service, as well as several prisons and other minor services. The sale of the Totalisator Agency Board raised $609 million. Between 1995 and 1998, $29 billion of state assets in gas and electricity alone were sold to private enterprise (for statistics, see Parkinson, Jeff, 1999) In the wake of these changes, investment and population growth slowly resumed, though unemployment was to remain above the national average for the duration of Kennett's premiership. While the benefits to the State budget figures were indisputable in the short term, the social and longer-term economic cost of the Kennett reforms have been questioned by many commentators, academics and those who suffered economically through the period of reform. This campaign of privatisations and cutbacks led to governmental acts of privatisation by splitting up Melbourne's rail (Hillside, Bayside, V/Line and West Coast Rail) and tramways (Yarra and Swanston) or budget-cutting becoming popularly known as being "Jeffed". He also cut back many regional rail services including The Vinelander (ran to Mildura, services later restored to Maryborough as a regular V/Line service in 2011) and services to Leongatha, Bairnsdale (returned in 2003), Dimboola (services later returned to Ararat in 2004). The largest public protest in Melbourne since the Vietnam War Moratorium occurred on 10 November 1992, with an estimated 100,000 people marching in opposition to the retrenchment of many workers and the large State budget cutbacks. Kennett was undeterred by this protest, and famously commented that though there were 100,000 outside his office at Parliament that day, there were 4.5 million who stayed at home or at work. High-profile capital works projects This section does not cite any sources. Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (April 2025) (Learn how and when to remove this message) The Kennett government also embarked on a series of high-profile capital works projects, such as the restoration of Parliament House, construction of a new $250 million Melbourne Museum and IMAX theatre, and a new $130 million Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Other projects included a $160 million expansion of the National Gallery of Victoria; $100 million for refurbishment of the State Library of Victoria; $65 million for a new Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC); and $130 million for the construction of a new civic square on the site of the old Gas and Fuel Buildings, to be known as Federation Square. The relocation of the Formula 1 Grand Prix from Adelaide in 1993 was a particular coup for Kennett, who had worked hard with his friend Ron Walker, the Chairman of the Melbourne Major Events Company, helped deliver Melbourne the hosting rights for the event from Adelaide in 1993. The most controversial project of the Kennett era was the $1.85 billion Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex, a gambling and entertainment centre on Melbourne's Southbank. Initial plans for a casino had been made under the Labor government, however the tendering process and construction occurred under Kennett. A$2 billion project to redevelop Melbourne's derelict Docklands area to include a new football stadium was also undertaken, in addition to the large CityLink project, a project resurrected from the 1969 Melbourne Transportation Plan, aimed at linking Melbourne's freeways, easing traffic problems in the inner city, and reducing commuting times from the outer suburbs to the CBD. Macedonian name dispute Kennett speaking at a event In the mid-1990s, Premier Kennett backed the Greek position over the Macedonian question in his attempts to shore up local electoral support. Kennett's stance gained him supporters from the Melburnian Greek community, whereas he was referred to as "Kennettopoulos" by the Macedonian community. At Kennett's insistence, his state government in 1994 issued its own directive that all its departments refer to the language as "Macedonian (Slavonic)" and to Macedonians as "Slav Macedonians". Reasons given for the decision were "to avoid confusion", be consistent with federal naming protocols toward Macedonians and repair relations between Macedonian and Greek communities. It was accepted that it would not impact the way Macedonians self identified themselves. The decision upset Macedonians, as they had to use the terms in deliberations with the government or its institutions related to education and public broadcasting. The Macedonian Community challenged the decision on the basis of the Race Discrimination Act. After years of litigation at the Australian Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC), the Federal Court and High Court, previous judicial rulings were upheld that found Kennett's directive unlawful as it caused discrimination based on ethnic background and was struck down from usage in 2000. Second term as premier Kennett's personal popularity was mostly average to high through his first term, though that of the government as a whole went through peaks and troughs. Without a by-election in the previous four years, the 1996 state election shaped up as the first test of the 'Kennett Revolution' with the electorate. The Coalition was expected to win a second term at the 30 March election, albeit with a somewhat reduced majority. At the federal election held four weeks earlier, while Labor was heavily defeated, it actually picked up a swing in Victoria. However, to the surprise of most commentators, the Coalition only suffered a two-seat swing, allowing it to retain a comfortable 14-seat majority. The Coalition actually picked up modest swings in Melbourne's outer suburbs, which have traditionally decided most state elections. Several negative trends (for the Liberals) were obscured somewhat by the euphoria of victory. The government's sharp cuts to government services were particularly resented in country Victoria, where the Liberals and Nationals held almost all the seats. The loss of the Mildura seat to independent Russell Savage was an indication of this disaffection, and when in February 1997 independent Susan Davies was elected to the seat of Gippsland West, this trend seemed set to continue. However, the verdict of many was that the 'Kennett Revolution' was far from over – indeed it was seemingly set in stone with the opening of the Crown Casino in May 1997. Kennett's profile continued to grow as he became a major commentator on national issues, including urging the new government of John Howard to introduce tax reform, and actively opposing the rise of the One Nation Party of Pauline Hanson. In this last case, Kennett did not shy away from criticising the media, but also the decision of the Howard government to not actively oppose Hanson's agenda. Kennett was influential in Melbourne bidding for the 2006 Commonwealth Games. Three cities initially expressed interest in hosting the event; Melbourne, Wellington and Singapore. Singapore dropped out before its bid was officially selected by the Commonwealth Games Federation, leaving only two candidate cities. In the weeks prior to the announcement of the 2006 host, Wellington withdrew its bid, citing the costs involved with matching the bid plan presented by Melbourne, which became the default host without members of the Federation going to vote. The government lost ground over the next few years, with high-profile disagreements with the Director of Public Prosecutions Bernard Bongiorno, and Auditor-General Ches Baragwanath fuelling criticism of Kennett's governmental style. Kennett's perceived antipathy to Baragwanath led to 1997 legislation to restructure the office of the Auditor-General and set up Audit Victoria. While Kennett promised the independence of the office would be maintained, many saw his government's actions as an attempt to curb the Auditor-General's power to criticise government policy. Widespread community debate and substantial public dissent from Liberal MPs and Party members ensued, with MLA Roger Pescott resigning from Parliament at the height of the debate; citing his disagreement with this Bill and Kennett's style in general. The Liberal Party lost the by-election in Mitcham. Further scandals involving the handling of contracts for the state emergency services response system damaged the credibility of Kennett in 1997–1998, while rural dissent continued to grow. Personal difficulties also began to affect Kennett and his family. The strains of public life led to a trial separation between Felicity and Jeff in early 1998 (patched up by the end of the year), while earlier in Kennett's first term, public scrutiny had led to the forced sale of the KNF Advertising Company, despite all Kennett's involvement having been transferred to his wife's name. There were rumours in 1998 that Kennett might retire from politics; these were mostly centred around Phil Gude, his party deputy. These eventually came to nothing. In July 1998, Liberal MP Peter McLellan, Member for Frankston East, resigned from the party in protest over alleged corrupt Liberal Party Senate preselection, changes to WorkCover and the auditor-general's office. Again, Kennett failed to pick up the warning signs of declining support for his style of leadership. Labor leader John Brumby took care to capitalise on each of Kennett's mistakes over this period, though his absences in rural electorates were misunderstood by many Labor MPs, and led to his replacement by Steve Bracks in early 1999. Bracks, who came from Ballarat, was popular in rural areas and was seen as a fresh alternative to Brumby, who nevertheless remained a key figure in the shadow Cabinet. 1999 election loss Despite Bracks' appeal, Kennett entered the 1999 election campaign with a seemingly unassailable lead, and most commentators and opinion polls agreed that the Coalition would win a third term. However, in a shock result, the Coalition suffered a 13-seat swing to Labor. While there was only a modest swing in eastern Melbourne, which has historically decided elections in Victoria, the Coalition suffered significant losses in regional centres such as Ballarat and Bendigo. ABC elections analyst Antony Green later said that when he first saw the results coming in, it looked so unusual that he thought "something was wrong with the computer." Initial counting showed Labor on 41 seats and the Coalition on 43; a supplementary election had to be held in Frankston East following the death of sitting independent Peter McLellan. The balance of power rested with three independents-Russell Savage, Susan Davies and newly elected Craig Ingram. Negotiations began between the Coalition and the three independents. While Kennett acceded to all but two of their demands, his perceived poor treatment of Savage and Davies in the previous parliament meant that they would not even consider supporting a Coalition minority government headed by Kennett. On 18 October, two days after Labor won the supplementary election in Frankston East, the independents announced they would support a Labor minority government. The agreement entailed Labor signing a Charter of Good Government, pledging to restore services to rural areas, and promising parliamentary reforms. Kennett's supporters urged the Coalition to force a vote of 'no confidence' on the floor of the parliament in a last-ditch effort to force Savage, Davies and Ingram to support Kennett. However, with the Liberals divided on Kennett's future role, Kennett retired from all of his offices, saying he wished to have no further involvement in politics. Labor won the ensuing by-election in Burwood. Rumoured returns to politics Following the Liberals' second successive defeat in the 2002 election, rumours began that Kennett was planning a comeback to politics. The issue came to a head in May 2006 after the sudden resignation of Kennett's successor, Robert Doyle, when Kennett announced he would contemplate standing in a by-election for Doyle's old seat of Malvern and offering himself as party leader. His stance was supported by Prime Minister John Howard, who rated him as the party's best hope to win the November 2006 state election. But within 24 hours Kennett announced he would not return to Parliament rather than running against Ted Baillieu, whom Kennett had been grooming for the top post since 1999. John Howard was reported to have been "embarrassed" by having publicly supported Kennett before his decision not to re-enter politics. In 2008, it was rumoured that Kennett was planning to stand for Lord Mayor of Melbourne. Despite endorsing future Lord Mayor John So in the 2001 mayoral elections, Kennett was quoted as saying "I think the city is ready for a change". Kennett claimed he had been approached by "a range of interests" to run for the position, but in the end did not do so. Former Liberal leader Robert Doyle ultimately won the election. 2020: Indigenous voice to government On 15 January 2020, it was announced that Kennett would be one of the members of the National Co-design Group of the Indigenous voice to government. Life after politics Kennett at the 2018 VFL Grand Final In 2000, Kennett became the inaugural chairman of beyondblue (the National Depression Initiative), a body that was largely formed by the efforts of the Victorian State Government. On 24 June 2008, he announced that he would be stepping down from his role at beyondblue at the end of 2010. This did not happen. After 17 years as the chair of beyondblue, he stood down in 2017, handing the reins to former PM Julia Gillard. He stated "beyondblue is part of my DNA, outside my family, it has been my most important role. Kennett has previously served on the boards of Australian Seniors Finance, a reverse mortgage company, and SelecTV, which was a satellite television group. Kennett has said in an interview that he rarely thinks about the media or "bloody history", though he regrets the "disastrous" introduction of the Metcard ticketing system for trains and trams. Kennett angered gay rights groups in July 2008 when he supported the Bonnie Doon Football Club in their sacking of trainer Ken Campagnolo for being bisexual; and compared homosexuality to pedophilia. Anti-discrimination campaigner Gary Burns pursued an action in the NSW Administrative Decisions Tribunal against Kennett for making the following statement: "The club felt that once this had been pointed out and you had this gentleman there who was obviously close to young men – massaging young men – it ran an unnecessary risk, and that's why it decided it was best that he not perform those duties again. So the club was trying to do the right thing," The case was dropped due to Gary Burns' lack of funds to pursue the case. Hawthorn FC presidency On 14 December 2005, Kennett was made president of Hawthorn Football Club, taking over from Ian Dicker. Following the exit of the St Kilda Football Club from the Tasmanian AFL market in 2006, Kennett was president when the Hawthorn Football Club negotiated a five-year sponsorship deal with the Tasmanian state government. The sponsorship deal was worth an estimated $12 million for which the Tasmanian government bought naming rights to the club's guernsey, and the HFC committed to playing an agreed number of pre-season and four regular season "home games" at York Park.[56] Kennett was instrumental in Hawthorn's 2007 5-year business plan titled "five2fifty", the core idea being that in the next five years the club will target to win 2 premierships and have fifty thousand members. As part of the plan, the football club wants to be seen as the most professional club in the AFL, and places great emphasis on the welfare of the people associated with the club. Following Hawthorn's 2008 AFL Grand Final victory over Geelong, Kennett claimed that the Cats "lacked the mentality to defeat Hawthorn", this being in reference to the Cats' inability to counter-attack the running game of the Hawks in the aforementioned Grand Final. Kennett's comments led to the subsequent eleven-match losing streak for Hawthorn against Geelong becoming known as the "Kennett curse". He stepped down at the end of his second three-year term in 2011, he also changed the club's constitution so that presidents could only serve two 3-year terms. Second stint Kennett at an AFL Women's match in 2023 In what Fox Footy described as a "stunning return",[59] Kennett was announced as the president of the Hawthorn Football Club on 4 October 2017 following the sudden resignation of the incumbent president Richard Garvey. Garvey had taken criticism on the hiring and later sacking of club CEO Tracey Gaudry. Kennett subsequently appointed Justin Reeves as the club's new CEO. On 4 October 2017 he announced that he would serve the position for a full 3-year term. Soon after his re-appointment, Kennett and the club released a vision statement outlining the future of the club up to 2050. The first five-year strategic plan titled 'Dare to be Different' will drive the club's priorities from 2018 to 2022. Kennett said: "Hawthorn we aren't ones to sit back and wait, we work hard to achieve and deliver exciting results, on and off the field. Our vision for our strategic plan, "Dare to be Different", encapsulates this as we continue to strive for excellence. "We have set ourselves some ambitious targets but all are within our grasp if we continue to innovate, grow and forge new frontiers within the AFL industry." On 6 July 2021, Kennett and the Hawthorn board announced that they would not be renewing head coach Alastair Clarkson's contract following its expiry at the conclusion of the 2022 AFL Premiership season. It was announced that Box Hill Hawks and Hawthorn development coach, former player Sam Mitchell had been chosen by Kennett and the board to become the Hawthorn coach at the end of Clarkson's reign. Chairman of The Original Juice Company On 12 December 2022, The Original Juice Company announced that it would appoint Kennett as Chairman and Non-Executive Director. Honours In the Australia Day Honours of 2005, Kennett received Australia's then highest civilian honour, when he was made a Companion of the Order of Australia (AC). The honour was for "service to the Victorian Parliament and the introduction of initiatives for economic and social benefit, to business and commerce, and to the community in the development of the arts, sport and mental health awareness strategies." In May 2000, he was also awarded an honorary doctorate – DBus (Honoris Causa) – by the University of Ballarat. Media work For a brief period during 2002, Kennett was a radio presenter for Melbourne station 3AK, continuing an interest in mass communication which was also a feature of his premiership. Since 2010, Kennett has been a regular contributor to Neil Mitchell's 3AW radio program every Thursday, as a social commentator. On 28 March 2013 it was announced that Kennett had joined the Seven television network as national political commentator which will involve him appearing on breakfast show Sunrise every Tuesday and on Seven news as required. On 12 February 2017 Jeff Kennett engaged ex-Seven West Media employee on Twitter over leaked documents potentially breaching the company's own gag order on Amber Harrison.  

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Sky News - The Bolt Report
The Bolt Report | 19 May

Sky News - The Bolt Report

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 48:52 Transcription Available


The Prime Minister embarrasses himself during a visit to the Vatican, plus hear the shocking claim about Hamas terrorists in the New South Wales Parliament, and a panel dissects a stern warning from a Liberal MP about Net Zero.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

West of Centre
New cabinet, old grievances signal rough road ahead for Carney

West of Centre

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 54:02


Will the Liberal government — somewhat refreshed with a few new faces — help reset Ottawa's strained relationship with the West? That's the central question in this episode of West of Centre, as host Kathleen Petty is joined by former Liberal MP and leadership contender Martha Hall Findlay, Saskatchewan political columnist Murray Mandryk, and Calgary Sun writer Ricky Leong for a wide-ranging conversation about federal-provincial fault lines, cabinet signals and the spectre of separatism.The panel unpacks early reaction to Prime Minister Mark Carney's new cabinet — particularly the appointment of Tim Hodgson as energy minister, a move broadly welcomed by industry insiders. Hodgson's background suggests a more pragmatic approach, but skepticism lingers, especially with former environment minister Steven Guilbeault still at the cabinet table, now overseeing culture and identity. The bigger mystery may be whether he'll join Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe for an ATV ride.The deeper tension, though, lies in Alberta's newly lowered threshold for citizen-led referendums — widely seen as paving the way for a non-binding vote on independence. The panel explores how the strategy may allow Premier Danielle Smith to deflect accountability while channeling public anger. Still, there's broad consensus that most Albertans and Saskatchewanians aren't angry at Canada — they're frustrated with the last federal government. Whether this becomes a moment for renewal or rupture will depend on what kind of leadership emerges on both sides of the divide.

The Morning Show
What to expect from Prime Minister's cabinet overhaul

The Morning Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 8:09


Celina Caesar-Chavannes, former Liberal MP, joins Greg to talk about what to expect from Prime Minister Carney's new cabinet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Toronto Today with Greg Brady
What to expect from Prime Minister's cabinet overhaul

Toronto Today with Greg Brady

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 8:09


Celina Caesar-Chavannes, former Liberal MP, joins Greg to talk about what to expect from Prime Minister Carney's new cabinet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7am
Julia Banks on what it's like to be a woman in the Liberal Party

7am

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 14:05 Transcription Available


Today, the Liberal Party will elect a new leader. Whoever is chosen will have to figure out how to attract women back to the party – both candidates and voters. But Julia Banks thinks that ship has sailed and it’s time for a new coalition. Today, the former Liberal MP on what it’s like to be a woman in the party – and why she’ll never go back. If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Instagram Guest: Former Liberal MP, Julia Banks. Photo: AAP Image/Mick TsikasSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The House from CBC Radio
Was the Trump-Carney meeting 'transformational'?

The House from CBC Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 48:37


The long-awaited Carney-Trump summit in the Oval Office left the Canadian delegation feeling encouraged, though the U.S. president still taunted the prime minister over Canada becoming the 51st American state. Former Quebec premier Jean Charest, also a member of Prime Minister Mark Carney's Council on Canada-U.S. Relations, joins the show to explain why he believes Canada could ultimately have reason to thank the president.Then, two former top political staffers share their thoughts on the critical meeting and discuss the future of the Canada-U.S. trade and security relationship and how it could influence Carney's cabinet picks.Plus, as the Conservative Party asks itself tough questions about what to do next following a stinging election loss, Globe and Mail senior reporter Stephanie Levitz compares notes with Catherine Cullen on what she's hearing inside the Conservative caucus and whether Pierre Poilievre is safe as party leader.Finally, MPs who lose their seats in the election are quietly packing up and saying goodbye. Liberal Marc Serré, Conservative Rick Perkins, New Democrat Peter Julian and the Bloc's Julie Vignola share the lessons they've learned from hard losses, and the joys and sacrifices of political life.This episode features the voices of:Jean Charest, former Quebec premier and former deputy prime ministerBrian Clow, former deputy chief of staff to Justin TrudeauGerry Keller, chief of staff to former foreign affairs John BairdStephanie Levitz, senior reporter for the Globe and MailJulie Vignola, former Bloc Québécois MP Rick Perkins, former Conservative MPPeter Julian, former NDP MPMarc Serré, former Liberal MP

West of Centre
Danielle Smith walks a fine line between staying and splitting

West of Centre

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 47:57


Is Alberta inching closer to the exit door? Premier Danielle Smith insists she's a federalist — but her government's latest moves are making it easier for citizens to trigger a referendum on independence. With fresh polling from the Angus Reid Institute showing a majority of UCP voters in favour of holding a secession vote, the big question is: is this a tactical play to reset Alberta's relationship with Ottawa, or a strategy to keep her party's restless base onside?This week, West of Centre host Kathleen Petty unpacks Smith's political high-wire act: is she turning up the heat, or genuinely trying to cool things down? We also dive into growing speculation that the premier is laying the groundwork for an early provincial election.Joining the conversation: former UCP executive director Brad Tennant, former Alberta NDP cabinet minister Shannon Phillips, and editorial writer Doug Firby. Plus, a look ahead to key byelections and whether Mark Carney's new Liberal government might try to smooth things over with Alberta by handing one (or both) of its newly elected Liberal MPs a cabinet post.

Mornings with Neil Mitchell
'Political diabetes': Liberal Goldstein MP Tim Wilson slams Labor as he concedes the party failed to entice voters

Mornings with Neil Mitchell

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 9:14


The Liberal MP for Goldstein, Tim Wilson, has admitted the party fell short of enticing voters, as he slams the Labor party for being "political diabetes".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The House from CBC Radio
Trump, King Charles, and everything else on Carney's calendar

The House from CBC Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2025 48:32


A fast-paced, hard-fought federal election is over — and the Liberals mounted a remarkable comeback to win a fourth mandate, this time with Mark Carney as prime minister. But, his to-do list shows there's no time to rest. Host Catherine Cullen breaks down Carney's packed schedule and what it tells us about Canada's future.Then, a senior writer for CBC's parliamentary bureau answers audience questions about this third minority government. Plus, party strategists discuss the thin margins of victory, the stunning losses and the new makeup of the House of Commons that will once again require parties to work together to get anything done.Finally, incoming Liberal, Conservative and NDP MPs each discuss what comes next for their respective caucuses — from governing priorities, to leadership questions, to figuring out what's next for the Canada-U.S. relationship.This episode features the voices of:Aaron Wherry, senior writer for CBC's parliamentary bureauMarci Surkes, Liberal strategistKate Harrison, Conservative strategistGeorge Soule, NDP strategistRebecca Alty, Liberal MP-elect for Northwest TerritoriesGérard Deltell, Conservative MP-elect for Louis-Saint-Laurent—AkiawenhrahkGord Johns, NDP MP-elect for Courtenay—Alberni

It's Political with Althia Raj
Our “recovering partisans” dissect the 2025 election results and what comes next

It's Political with Althia Raj

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 52:56


The federal election results are in. The Liberals have won a fourth term with Mark Carney at the helm, besting Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives but falling just shy of a majority government.  While the Tories have much to celebrate, Poilievre's seat loss in Carleton is a major wrinkle that will impact his party for the next few months and possibly years.  The NDP also saw its leader Jagmeet Singh lose his seat. Singh said he would resign on election night after leading the party to the worst electoral result in its history.   This week, our panel of recovering partisans weighs in on both of those storylines, as well as the challenge Carney faces and how long this 169-seat minority government can survive.  In this episode: Karen Vecchio, the outgoing Conservative MP for Elgin—Middlesex—London; David Christopherson, the former NDP MP for Hamilton Centre; and Rodger Cuzner, the former Liberal MP for Cape Breton—Canso, and now an independent Senator. Hosted by Althia Raj. This episode of “It's Political” was produced by Althia Raj and Kevin Sexton. Kevin also mixed this episode. Our theme music is by Isaac Joel. Some of the audio clips this week were sourced from CPAC, CBC and CTV. Note: At the time of the panel recording, latest figures showed the Liberals at 169 seats. After a validation process, Elections Canada has reported that one of those seats has flipped to the Bloc Québecois. There will be a judicial recount for that seat

The House from CBC Radio
Catch up on the latest election results from Power & Politics

The House from CBC Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 54:31


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

Power and Politics
Liberals fall short of majority, Poilievre loses his seat

Power and Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 54:15


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

Real Talk
Election 2025: What Just Happened?

Real Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 105:48


How did Mark Carney erase a 20-point deficit in the polls and lead the Liberals to victory? Why did Pierre Poilievre's momentum hit a wall at the very worst time for Conservatives? Who should be the next leader of the NDP? Will the election results actually fuel separation sentiments in Alberta?  2:30 | Our Real Talk Group Chat Round Table - YWCA CEO Katherine O'Neill, comms strategist Jenny Adams, Edmonton city councillor Sarah Hamilton, lawyer Harman Kandola, and real estate broker Jarrett Campbell - dig into the election results, including early pressure on PM Mark Carney, Pierre Poilievre in a tough spot as Opposition Leader without a seat, and the future of the NDP. We're joined by Party All The Time host Vicky Mochama (8:45), Liberal MP-elect Corey Hogan (46:10), and Conservative MP-elect Mike Lake (1:47:30).  PARTY ALL THE TIME: https://youtu.be/faCnUZsxmcQ?si=NL0UCxMj7jUwGURi REGISTER FOR THE REAL TALK GOLF CLASSIC: https://www.ryanjespersen.com/real-ta... FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen  JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

It's Political with Althia Raj
Party platforms, leaders tour, Trump's return: our “recovering partisans” weigh in

It's Political with Althia Raj

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 53:27


The federal election campaign is in the final stretch with just a few days to go.  The party leaders are crisscrossing the country, trying to shore up support in new ridings and protect turf they've long considered their own. With the platforms finally released — most with large deficits and some creative accounting — what is really on the voters' mind? Our panel of recovering partisans will offer their thoughts. We've also hit the campaign trail asking electors across the country, what's behind their vote and what they are looking for. In this episode: Karen Vecchio, the outgoing Conservative MP for Elgin—Middlesex—London; David Christopherson, the former NDP MP for Hamilton Centre; Kristina Michaud, and Rodger Cuzner, the former Liberal MP for Cape Breton—Canso, and now an independent Senator. Hosted by Althia Raj. This episode of “It's Political” was produced by Althia Raj and Kevin Sexton. Matt Hearn is our sound engineer. Our theme music is by Isaac Joel. Some of the audio clips this week were sourced from CPAC and CBC.

The West Live Podcast
Where on Earth is Liberal MP Andrew Hastie?

The West Live Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 2:40


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It's Political with Althia Raj
Who won the debates? Our “recovering partisans” weigh in

It's Political with Althia Raj

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 41:12


With less than two weeks left until election day, the leaders' debates were a crucial time for the parties to make a pitch to voters and take their opponents down a peg. Our panel of ‘recovering partisans' weighs in on the highlights of the debates and the Leaders' Debate Commission's decision to exclude the Green Party and  accredit right-wing “media” to the debates. In this episode: Karen Vecchio, outgoing Conservative MP for Elgin—Middlesex—London; David Christopherson, the former NDP MP for Hamilton Centre; Kristina Michaud, the outgoing Bloc Quebecois MP for Avignon—La Mitis—Matane—Matapédia; and Rodger Cuzner, the former Liberal MP for Cape Breton—Canso, and now an independent Senator. Hosted by Althia Raj. “It's Political” is produced by Althia Raj and Kevin Sexton. Kevin also mixed this episode. Our theme music is by Isaac Joel. Some of the audio clips this week were sourced from CPAC and CBC.

The Daily Brief
Mark Carney vows to defend access to puberty blockers

The Daily Brief

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 14:30


Liberal Leader Mark Carney has vowed to continue public access to gender-affirming care such as puberty blockers “without exception.”Liberal candidate Peter Yuen deflected questions regarding his ties to pro-Beijing organizations. A Liberal MP who was stripped of his license to practice law was an early advocate of the Liberal government's catch-and-release justice reform. Tune into the Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Geoff Knight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Briefing
LNP ditches WFH policy + Influencers vs journalists in politics (Part 1)

The Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 22:06


Monday Headlines: Peter Dutton backflips on WFH promise, Liberal MP stood down after comments about women in combat, Jordanian man on Sydney-bound flight charged after allegedly trying to open plane door, US #Handsoff protest, Matildas take on South Korea again tonight and Bob Katter the star of a new beer. Deep Dive: As we head into an election, some content creators are joining the campaign trail, partnering with politicians to engage young voters. But the lines between opinion, promotion, and political advertising are blurring. In part one of The Briefing’s two-part special, Tara Cassidy speaks with digital creator Hannah Ferguson, CEO of Cheek Media, who recently interviewed the PM, about the rise of online political voices in Australia and why she thinks traditional media needs to catch up. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episodes – CCFR Podcast

CCFR Radio – Ep 186: Pitchfork Fully Revealed, Poll Manipulation, How to Win This Election All the details about the CCFR's Operation Pitchfork revealed. As well as its origins from “Project X” from last year. The polls are part of a “discouragement campaign”, we need even more effort now! Liberal MP steps down after suggesting […]

The Daily Brief
Liberal MP who made China bounty comments steps down

The Daily Brief

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 11:34


Liberal candidate Paul Chiang resigned after allegations he urged handing Conservative Jay Tay to China for a bounty. A taxpayers' advocacy group is warning that Mark Carney's plan to make the government a housing developer will only make the market riskier and more expensive. Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro opposed U.S. tariffs on Canada, backing Premier Danielle Smith's fight for Alberta's economy. Tune into the Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Alex Zoltan! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lynda Steele Show
The Jas Johal Show: March 31, 2025

The Lynda Steele Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 40:19


 B.C officially puts the carbon tax to rest Why pushing EV mandates distorts the auto market and destabilizes our economy GUEST: Jerome Gessaroli, senior fellow with the Macdonald Laurier Institute, and leads the Sound Economic Policy Project at BCIT Should Mark Carney fire Liberal MP candidate Paul Chiang for suggesting a Chinese bounty on the opposition? GUEST: Michael Chong, federal Conservative MP candidate for Wellington-Halton Hills North Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Daily Brief
Hong Kong activists ask RCMP to investigate Liberal MP who made bounty comments

The Daily Brief

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 11:30


A civil rights group urges the RCMP to investigate Liberal candidate Paul Chiang after he suggested kidnapping Conservative candidate Joe Tay for a Chinese bounty. Women's groups are pressuring Liberal Leader Mark Carney to restore the federal gender minister role after its removal from the interim cabinet. A left-wing U.S. professor known for warning of an impending "fascist dictatorship" is joining the University of Toronto. Tune into the Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Geoff Knight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Richie Baloney Show!
Carney COMPROMIZED Says Pierre Poilievre Over Liberal MP China Scandal

The Richie Baloney Show!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 5:12


Mark Carney COMPROMISED Says Pierre Poilievre Over Liberal MP China ScandalBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/radio-baloney-the-richie-baloney-show--4036781/support.

Rebel News +
EZRA LEVANT | Liberal MP calls for kidnapping a conservative rival — and Mark Carney is fine with it

Rebel News +

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 48:43


The Rebel News podcasts features free audio-only versions of select RebelNews+ content and other Rebel News long-form videos, livestreams, and interviews. Monday to Friday enjoy the audio version of Ezra Levant's daily TV-style show, The Ezra Levant Show, where Ezra gives you his contrarian and conservative take on free speech, politics, and foreign policy through in-depth commentary and interviews. Wednesday evenings you can listen to the audio version of The Gunn Show with Sheila Gunn Reid the Chief Reporter of Rebel News. Sheila brings a western sensibility to Canadian news. With one foot in the oil patch and one foot in agriculture, Sheila challenges mainstream media narratives and stands up for Albertans. If you want to watch the video versions of these podcasts, make sure to begin your free RebelNewsPlus trial by subscribing at http://www.RebelNewsPlus.com

The Richard Syrett Show
Mark Carney – Unindicted Co-Conspirator?

The Richard Syrett Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 99:04


MONOLOGUE Mark Carney – Unindicted Co-Conspirator? NEWSMAKER Could Mark Carney face possible indictment in US for his role in climate coalition collusion? https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/us-house-committee-grills-carney-schapiro-push-against-climate-coalitions-2024-06-07/   Dan McTeague – former long-time Liberal MP, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy https://www.affordableenergy.ca OPEN LINES THE HOMESCHOOL ADVISOR Overcoming Math Anxiety in Your Home School https://classicalconversations.com/blog/math-anxiety/   Robert Bortins, CEO of Classical Conversations, Assisting Classical and Christian Homeschoolers in all fifty states and thirty foreign countries, including Canada.  https://classicalconversations.com MONOLOGUE  Tesla Terrorists: The Pajama-Clad Losers Keying Their Way to Irrelevance in a World Elon's Already Won NEWSMAKER Brookfield secured $250M loan from Bank of China under Carney's oversight https://www.westernstandard.news/news/breaking-brookfield-secured-250m-loan-from-bank-of-china-under-carneys-oversight/63406 Carney claims ethics compliance while still holding Brookfield assets https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/blind-trust-carney-claims-ethics-compliance-while-still-holding-brookfield-assets/63397 Poilievre wants to pay Carney's $75K fee to join private French-language debate https://www.westernstandard.news/news/poilievre-wants-to-pay-carneys-75k-fee-to-join-private-french-language-debate/63399   Jen Hodgson is a journalist with The Western Standard https://www.westernstandard.news OPEN LINES BEYOND BIG PHARMA Theresa Tam emails reveal unethical medical experiments on Inuit babies https://www.rebelnews.com theresa_tam_emails_reveal_unethical_medical_experiments_on_inuit_babies_by_canada_s_public_health_agency   Pam Killeen is a health and wellness coach, co-author of The Great Bird Flu Hoax and host of the Circadian Reboot with Pam Killeen podcast, www.pamkilleen.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lynda Steele Show
Former Vancouver mayor runs for Federal Liberal MP

The Lynda Steele Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 35:57


 Was B.C's carbon tax effective in reducing emissions? GUEST: Barry Penner, Chair of Energy Futures Initiative  Former Vancouver mayor runs for Federal Liberal MP GUEST: Gregor Robertson, federal Liberal MP candidate for Vancouver Fraserview-South Burnaby, and former Mayor of Vancouver 23andMe files for bankruptcy, is your genetic data safe? GUEST: John Green, Lawyer at John Michael Green Law Corporation End of an era: Hudson's Bay Company's liquidation sale begins GUEST: Steven Chang, Producer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Richard Syrett Show
Doug Ford vs. Donald Trump: Ontario's Economic Death Wish

The Richard Syrett Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 95:32


MONOLOGUE Doug Ford vs. Donald Trump: Ontario's Economic Death Wish NEWSMAKER   Ontario Premier Doug Ford backs down from 25% electricity surcharge after Trump threats Ford had placed a 25% duty on electricity imported by the U.S. Trump responded by threatening to raise steel and aluminum tariffs by 50%.   https://www.nbcnews.com/business/economy/trump-canada-doubles-tariffs-national-emergency-electricity-rcna195810   Dan McTeague – Former longtime Liberal MP, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy www.affordableenergy.ca OPEN LINES THE HOMESCHOOL ADVISOR 111 Awesome Homeschool Group Activities to Connect with Community https://classicalconversations.com/blog/homeschool-group-activities/   Robert Bortins, CEO of Classical Conversations https://classicalconversations.com MONOLOGUE Defending Syria's Christians from Extinction NEWSMAKER STATISTICALLY IMPOSSIBLE: The Carney vote results cannot be trusted https://www.rebelnews.com/statistically_impossible_the_carney_vote_results_cannot_be_trusted   Ezra Levant, Founder of Rebel News, Host of The Ezra Levant Show, Author of  The Libranos, China Virus and most recently, Trudeau's Secret Plan BEYOND BIG PHARMA Measles outbreak a ‘global resurgence' or Scare Mongering? https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/article/measles-outbreak-a-global-resurgence-infectious-disease-specialist-says/   Pam Killeen, health and wellness coach, co-author of The Great Bird Flu Hoax and the host of the Circadian Reboot with Pam Killeen podcast, www.pamkilleen.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices