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Jerry opens the show with commentary on why he loves talk radio. The Ontario housing projections plummet again which doesn’t look good for the 1.5 million home goal. Carolyn Whitzman from the University of Toronto weighs in. Lisa Raitt joins Jerry in a conversation about the Conservative MPs that have crossed the floor and resigned. Christina Blizzard and Jerry discuss Prince Harry’s apology for wearing a Dodgers hat.
Patty Hajdu, Jobs Minister; The Front Bench with: Brian Gallant, Lisa Raitt, Tom Mulcair & Robert Benzie; Judy Trinh, CTV News.
Former National Security Advisors to the Prime Minister: Richard Fadden, Vincent Rigby & Jody Thomas; The Front Bench with: Brian Gallant, Lisa Raitt, Tom Mulcair & Robert Benzie.
Kelly Craft, Former U.S. Ambassador to Canada & David MacNaughon, Former Canadian Ambassador to the U.S.; The Front Bench with: Brian Gallant, Lisa Raitt, Tom Mulcair & Robert Benzie; Mike Le Couteur, CTV News.
Anita Anand, Foreign Affairs Minister; The Front Bench with: Brian Gallant, Lisa Raitt, Tom Mulcair & Robert Benzie; Heidi Rathjen, PolySeSouvient spokesperson.
Anita Anand, Foreign Affairs Minister; The Front Bench with: Brian Gallant, Lisa Raitt, Tom Mulcair & Robert Benzie; Derek Burney, Former Canadian Ambassador to the U.S. & Brian Clow, Former Deputy Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
David Eby, British Columbia Premier; Patty Hajdu, Jobs Minister; The Front Bench with: Christy Clark, Marco Mendicino, James Moore & Lisa Raitt.
Gregor Robertson, Housing Minister; Andrew Scheer, Conservative House Leader; The Front Bench with: Brian Gallant, Lisa Raitt, Tom Mulcair & Robert Benzie.
Wayne Long, Secretary of State (CRA & Financial Institutions); David Coletto, Abacus Data; The Front Bench with: Brian Gallant, Lisa Raitt and Tom Mulcair.
Former Canadian politician and federal minister, Lisa Raitt, joins the Jerry Agar show for Party for Two. Ontario is looking to revamp college and university funding as early as next spring; Toronto Star education reporter Kristin Rushowy explains. The Montreal Economic Institute (MEI) argues that Canada's project approval process should be swift by default. MEI director of research, Krystle Wittevrongel, speaks with Jerry. It's Friday! Touchdowns and Fumbles is back with Bob Reid.
Jerry opens the show with a conversation with Premier Doug Ford on the closure of the pools in Toronto yesterday. Then, Lisa Raitt, a former federal minister and Canadian politician, weighs in on the major projects' legislation passing in the House of Commons. The accused carjacker who jumped from the Gardiner Expressway was on bail. Clayton Campbell, the President of the Toronto Police Association weighs in. Buy now and pay later? Has this gotten you into a bad situation?
Deb Hutton opens the show by discussing the rising costs of vet bills and takes your calls. Karen Gordon, Principal of Gordon Strategy and Lisa Raitt, former federal Cabinet minister, join for a discussion about double standards in politics.
David Patterson, Ontario Representative in Washington; The Front Bench with: Brian Gallant, Lisa Raitt, Tom Mulcair & Laura Stone; Gary Anandasangaree, Public Safety Minister.
Jon Hamilton, Canada Post; Jim Gallant, Canadian Union of Postal Workers; Mike Le Couteur, CTV News; The Front Bench with: Brian Gallant, Lisa Raitt, Tom Mulcair & Robert Benzie.
The Right Honourable Mark Carney, Prime Minister; The Front Bench with: Christy Clark, Lisa Raitt, Tom Mulcair & Robert Benzie.
Bruce Fanjoy, Liberal-elect – Ontario; Don Davies, NDP-elect – British Columbia; The Front Bench with: Brian Gallant, Lisa Raitt, Tom Mulcair & Robert Benzie.
Listen to The Hub's experts daily during the campaign as they unpack the stories making the news during the election. Today's show features Jean Philippe Fournier, vice-president at Teneo, and Lisa Raitt, former Minister of Transport, Labour and Natural Resources, and managing director and vice chair of global investment banking at CIBC Capital Markets. This program airs daily live on YouTube at 10am ET Monday to Friday. To tune in to the live show visit https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada/live. It is also available on The Hub's YouTube page as an on-demand video. If you have questions or comments you'd like our hosts and guests to take up on the show email livestream@thehub.ca. For more election coverage from The Hub visit www.thehub.ca or subscribe to our free daily election email newsletter at https://thehub.ca/join/. Be sure to subscribe to this channel to get alerts for The Hub's latest election related videos. For more information on The Hub and why it is the fastest growing independent news site in Canada visit https://thehub.ca/about-the-hub/. Thanks for listening!
U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to unveil the full scope of his tariffs plan Wednesday afternoon, a trade policy he says will liberate his country from reliance on foreign goods. Guest host Mark Kelley discusses the economic and political fallout for Canada with former federal minister Lisa Raitt, and Carlo Dade, director of trade and trade infrastructure for the Canada West Foundation.
CTV News campaign reporters: Mike Le Couteur, Judy Trinh & Rachel Aiello; The Front Bench with: Brian Gallant, Lisa Raitt, Tom Mulcair & Robert Benzie; Nik Nanos, Nanos Research.
CTV News campaign reporters : Mike Le Couteur, Rachel Aiello & Judy Trinh ; David Coletto, Abacus Data & Greg Lyle, Innovative Research Group; The Front Bench with: Brian Gallant, Lisa Raitt, Tom Mulcair & Robert Benzie
This Canadian election will be a sprint, not a marathon. Already, only 35 days remain! And so, World Report wants to help you find the best podcast to keep you informed. First up: Power & Politics, CBC's only political daily. Hosted by David Cochrane, this podcast is for listeners who want a steady flow of up-to-date political news. You'll hear from those who've got the power, those who want it, and those affected most by it. New episodes drop Monday to Friday.Their episode today:Power & Politics' panel of political insiders — featuring former Justin Trudeau adviser Vandana Kattar, former Conservative cabinet minister Lisa Raitt, former NDP national campaign director Brad Lavinge and Canada correspondent for The Economist Rob Russo — breaks down the duelling Liberal and Conservative tax cut proposals and whether either can fit into an increasingly uncertain fiscal picture. Plus, CBC reporters following the party leaders bring you the biggest moments from the early campaign trail, and TheWrit.ca's Éric Grenier analyzes each party's status in the polls.More episodes of Power & Politics are available here: https://link.mgln.ai/7QsRF1
David Paterson, Ontario Representative in Washington, DC; Nik Nanos, Nanos Research; The Front Bench with: Brian Gallant, Lisa Raitt, Tom Mulcair & Robert Benzie.
Mélanie Joly, Foreign Affairs Minister; Andy Beshear, Kentucky Governor (D); The Front Bench with: Brian Gallant, Lisa Raitt, Tom Mulcair & Robert Benzie.
Anita Anand, Transport & Internal Trade Minister; Todd Battis, CTV News; Mike Le Couteur, CTV News; The Front Bench with: Brian Gallant, Lisa Raitt, Tom Mulcair & Robert Benzie; Hannah Thibedeau, Liberal Leadership Debate Moderator
Today we were delighted to welcome the Honorable Lisa Raitt, Vice-Chair of Global Investment Banking at CIBC, for an insightful discussion focused on the implications of recent U.S.-Canada trade developments. Lisa joined CIBC Capital Markets in 2020 following an eleven-year tenure in the Government of Canada. Her distinguished career includes serving as Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition and the Conservative Party of Canada, as well as serving as Minister of Natural Resources, Minister of Labor, and Minister of Transport. We were thrilled to host Lisa and hear her valuable perspective on the evolving trade dynamics between the U.S. and Canada. In our conversation, we explore the Canadian view on President Trump's recent comments regarding tariffs and Canada's auto manufacturing industry, along with the broader implications for U.S.-Canada trade relations. We discuss Canada's political landscape, including Prime Minister Trudeau's decision to step down after losing party support, the Conservative Party's growing momentum under Pierre Poilievre, and Canada's economic challenges and growth concerns. We touch on the unifying effect trade tensions have had on Canadian political and business communities, the potential for retaliatory measures, the need for more power generation, transmission, and distribution to support Canada's economic growth, and intra-Canada trade complications that impact Canada's competitiveness. Lisa provides insight into the impact of the Canadian dollar and interest rates, how currency fluctuations affect key sectors including agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, and sports, the deep economic and familial ties between the U.S. and Canada, whether ongoing trade disputes could fundamentally alter the relationship between the two countries, and more. We are very thankful to Lisa for sharing her time and perspective. Mike Bradley started off the show by highlighting that President Trump's new tariffs and tariff threats are increasing volatility, but that for the most part, bond and equity markets have been moving sideways. He noted January CPI & PPI will be reported over the next two days which could create added market volatility for bonds and equities. If both inflation reports print cooler-than expected, it will likely lead to intensifying pressure from Trump for the FED to cut interest rates at the March FOMC Meeting. On the crude oil market front, WTI price has rallied this week to ~$73/bbl and crude oil time spreads are pointing to a physically tight oil market. Oil price continues to be impacted by on/off tariff threats and continued OPEC production curtailments but was aided this week on news that Russian oil exports are being impacted by tighter Russian oil sanctions. On the natural gas front, U.S. natural gas prompt price has rebounded to ~$3.50/MMBtu on colder weather and the 12-month natural gas strip is now trading above $4.00/MMBtu. BP indicated on their Q4 call that at current U.S natural gas prices, they were contemplating picking up gas rigs “now” which is a new development. He also noted that European natural gas price was trading at ~$17/MMBtu (~$100/bbl oil equivalent) because European gas storage is draining faster than expected due to colder winter weather and poor renewable performance/utilization. He ended by flagging Equinor's recent strategy shift (significant reduction in renewables capex thru 2030) and also noted that BP is calling for a “fundamental reset” of their strategy at their Capital Markets Day (Feb 26th). Robert Kester added his thoughts on AI's dominance in global discourse, highlighting this week's high-profile AI Summit in Paris and different global approaches to AI, including the U.S.'s free-market stance, Europe's push for regulation, and China's state-backed AI expansion. We hope you all enjoy the discussion with Lisa as much as we did. Our best to you all – and to our friends up north, let's work this out, eh!
Andrew Furey, Newfoundland and Labrador Premier; François-Philippe Champagne, Industry Minister; The Front Bench with: Brian Gallant, Lisa Raitt and Tom Mulcair.
A report from The Coalition For A Better Future reiterates long-standing concerns: "Output per capita is declining, labour productivity has worsened and many Canadians — particularly young people, immigrants and racialized communities — are struggling more than ever. Meanwhile, our efforts to decarbonize the economy are faltering." Jeff is joined by co-chairs Anne McLellan and Lisa Raitt.
Jonathan Wilkinson, Energy Minister; Danielle Smith, Alberta Premier; The Front Bench with: Brian Gallant, Lisa Raitt, Tom Mulcair & Robert Benzie.
David McGuinty, Public Safety Minister; Bonnie Crombie, Ontario Liberal Leader; The Front Bench with: Brian Gallant, Lisa Raitt, Tom Mulcair & Robert Benzie.
Lisa Raitt, the managing director and vice chair of global investment banking at CIBC Capital Markets and former federal cabinet minister, discusses her decision as natural resources minister to license Canada's CANDU nuclear technology in the private sector, the growing global market for Canadian nuclear technologies more broadly, and why she thinks Canadian policymakers ought to seize on them. This episode was made possible by Canadians for CANDU and the generosity of listeners like you 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. 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/join/.
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Lisa Raitt, a former MP and Co-Chair of the Task Force for Housing and current Climate Vice Chair of Global Investment Banking at CIBC about Trudeau announcing his resignation as leader of the Liberal party and proroguing parliament. Alex and Lisa discuss why Trudeau finally decided to make this move and what effect it could have on financial markets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tom Homan, President-Elect Donald Trump’s Border Czar; Mike Le Couteur, CTV News; The Front Bench with: Brian Gallant, Lisa Raitt, Tom Mulcair & Robert Benzie.
Danielle Smith, Alberta Premier; Jim Gallant, Canadian Union of Postal Workers; Jon Hamilton, Canada Post; The Front Bench with: Brian Gallant, Lisa Raitt, Tom Mulcair and Robert Benzie.
Kirsten Hillman, Canadian Ambassador to the United States; Mike Le Couteur, CTV News; The Front Bench with: Brian Gallant, Lisa Raitt, Tom Mulcair & Robert Benzie.
New Democrat MP Blake Desjarlais; Former Justice Minister Irwin Cotler; Public Services and Procurement Minister Jean-Yves Duclos; The Front Bench with Brian Gallant, Lisa Raitt, Tom Mulcair and Robert Benzie.
Canadian Union of Postal Workers negotiator Jim Gallant; Canada Post spokesman Jon Hamilton; Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie; the Front Bench with Brian Gallant, Lisa Raitt, Tom Mulcair and Robert Benzie.
Trump is the President and of course there will be a cost to pay. Trade disputes, defense issues are just a few. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Lisa Raitt, Vice Chair of Global Investment Banking at CIBC former MP and Co-Chair of the Task Force for Housing and Climate . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mark Miller, Immigration Minister; The Front Bench with: Christy Clark, Lisa Raitt and Gary Doer; David Coletto, Abacus Data.
Susan Holt, New Brunswick Premier-designate; Kevin Vickers, Former House of Commons Sergeant at Arms; The Front Bench with: Brian Gallant, Lisa Raitt, Tom Mulcair & Robert Benzie.
Ward Elcock, Former CSIS Director & Vincent Rigby, Former National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister; Anthony Housefather, Prime Minister's Special Advisor on Jewish Community Relations and Antisemitism; The Front Bench with: Brian Gallant, Lisa Raitt, Tom Mulcair & Robert Benzie.
Mike Le Couteur, CTV News; Joy Malbon, CTV News & Eric Ham, CTV News Political Analyst; The Front Bench with: Brian Gallant, Lisa Raitt, Tom Mulcair & Robert Benzie; David Paterson, Ontario's Representative in Washington.
Iddo Moed, Israeli Ambassador; Bob Rae, Canadian UN Ambassador; The Front Bench with: Brian Gallant, Lisa Raitt, Tom Mulcair & Robert Benzie.
What if leaders from opposite sides of the political aisle could come together to chart a path for a better economic future? In this illuminating episode, we sit down with the Honorable Anne McClellan and the Honorable Lisa Raitt, co-chairs of the Coalition for a Better Future, to explore their inspiring bipartisan efforts aimed at rejuvenating Canada's economy. You'll hear about the coalition's origins, its mission rooted in the global call to "build back better," and how these two formidable leaders use their diverse backgrounds to push for sustainable and inclusive economic growth. We then pivot to discuss the vital role of evidence-based decision-making and the power of cross-partisan collaboration. Anne and Lisa open up about their journey from political adversaries to partners in progress, offering insights into the benefits of starting from a common factual base to reduce polarization. They share candid personal anecdotes and practical advice on lowering emotional temperatures during contentious conversations, making this a must-listen for anyone interested in effective, empathetic leadership focused on making real progress rather than focusing on refusing to compromise. Finally, the conversation turns to the voices that often go unheard in discussions about economic growth: those from rural and small-town Canada. Anne and Lisa share heartfelt stories that highlight the need for inclusive leadership and the importance of listening to diverse perspectives. From dairy farmers to oil and gas executives, the coalition aims to ensure that economic growth is a shared benefit for everyone. This episode is a compelling reminder that economic progress isn't just about numbers; it's about people, unity, and a collective vision for a better future. Tune in to be inspired by their vision and learn how you can contribute to a more prosperous Canada. What You'll Learn: • The formation and mission of the Coalition for a Better Future. • The importance of evidence-based decision-making and cross-partisan collaboration. • The critical role of empathy in today's hyper-polarized environment. • Practical advice on lowering emotional temperatures in discussions and promoting constructive dialogue. • The critical need to include voices from all walks of life, especially those from rural and small-town communities, in the conversation about economic growth. Podcast Timestamps: (00:00) - The Origin Story of the Coalition for a Better Future (14:31) - Working Together for Constructive Dialogue (31:38) – What Does Economic Growth Mean to You? Creating A Conversation for All Canadians (37:07) – The Role of Empathy and Authentic Leadership (43:47) - Navigating Disagreements With Humility (52:38) - Uniting Canada for Economic Growth More of Anne and Lisa: The Honourable Lisa Raitt is vice-chair of global investment banking at CIBC and formerly the Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition. Having served in the House of Commons for eleven years, she held three portfolios as a Conservative cabinet minister: Natural Resources, Labour and Transport. The Honourable Anne McLellan is a former senior advisor at Bennett Jones in Edmonton and former Deputy Prime Minister. Having served as a Liberal MP from 1993 -2006, she held multiple ministerial portfolios, including Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Justice, and Natural Resources. Coalition for a Better Future: https://www.canadacoalition.ca/ Key Topics Discussed: Positive Leadership, Coalition for a Better Future, Economic Growth for All, Canada, Sustainable Economic Growth, Inclusive Conversations, Evidence-based, Cross-partisan, Collaboration, Empathy, Bridging Divides, Authentic Leadership, Overcoming Polarization, Deliberative Democracy, Community Engagement, Authenticity, Transparency, Promoting Unity, Community Involvement, Influencing Policy More of Do Good to Lead Well: Website: https://craigdowden.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigdowden/
Energy transition is a big idea with big implications for daily life. But what does it actually look like in practice? In this episode of Energized: Building the Future of Energy, host JJ Ramberg and Enbridge CEO Greg Ebel talk to the Honourable Lisa Raitt, Vice Chair of Global Investment Banking for CIBC Capital Markets and former member of the Canadian parliament. During her time in government, Lisa served as Minister of Natural Resources, Minister of Labour, and Minister of Transport. Lisa talks about the tangible steps that need to be taken to move us down the road to energy transition, as well as how businesses and governments can work together to create a more sustainable, more affordable energy future. Subscribe to the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, to receive new episodes as soon as they're published.
Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Liberal National Campaign Co-Chair; Nik Nanos, Nanos Research; The Front Bench with: Brian Gallant, Lisa Raitt, Tom Mulcair & Marieke Walsh.
Mike Le Couteur, CTV News & Rachel Aiello, CTV News ; Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Liberal National Campaign Co-Chair ; U.S. Debate panel with Joy Malbon and Eric Ham; The Front Bench with: Brian Gallant, Lisa Raitt, Tom Mulcair & Robert Benzie.
Shachi Kurl, Angus Reid Institute & David Coletto, Abacus Data; Yulia Kovaliv, Ukrainian Ambassador; The Front Bench with: Brian Gallant, Lisa Raitt, Tom Mulcair & Robert Benzie.
Scott Reid, Kory Teneycke & Kathleen Monk; Karina Gould, Liberal Cabinet Minister & Liberal Party Ontario Campaign Co-Chair; Shachi Kurl, Angus Reid Institute & David Coletto, Abacus Data; The Front Bench with: Brian Gallant, Lisa Raitt, Tom Mulcair & Robert Benzie; Nik Nanos, Nanos Research; Journalists Panel with: Evan Solomon, Marieke Walsh, Judy Trinh & Paul Wells.
Anne McLellan and Lisa Raitt, who have an incredible amount of combined experience in federal politics, have been working together to address issues on economic growth and productivity with the Coalition For A Better Future. They join host Jeff Dougals to talk about what they think is contributing to falling productivity in Canada, and what can be done about it.
In an exchange that is quickly becoming viral, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre was expelled from the House of Commons the other day for referring the Prime Minister Trudeau as a "wacko"...but is that really unparliamentary language? Host Alex Pierson is joined by Lisa Raitt, Vice-Chair of Global Investment Banking at CIBC and former Conservative MP to discuss how chaotic question period can get at times, and if this was really worth being expelled over. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices