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On this episode of The Brian Crombie Hour, host Brian Crombie is joined by Heather Exner-Pirot of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute for a timely conversation on Saskatchewan's growing importance in Canada's economy and its strategic role in the global commodity landscape. While national attention often focuses on Alberta, the discussion highlights why Saskatchewan stands out as one of the most resource-rich and geopolitically significant provinces in the country. With major contributions in energy, agriculture, and critical minerals, Saskatchewan plays a central role in global supply chains at a time of increasing demand for secure food, fuel, and resources. The episode examines the province's key strengths, including its oil production, world-leading potash reserves, uranium resources, and vast agricultural capacity. Together, these assets position Saskatchewan as a critical driver of both Canadian prosperity and global resource stability. The conversation also explores broader national challenges, including infrastructure constraints, regulatory barriers, rail and port limitations, and labour shortages that continue to impact Canada's ability to fully realize its export potential. Heather Exner-Pirot introduces the concept of a “Rupture Cycle,” reflecting shifting global instability and the potential emergence of a new commodity supercycle. At the centre of the discussion is a key question: whether Canada can effectively convert its natural advantages into long-term economic success, or whether ongoing execution challenges will continue to limit its potential.

Heather Exner-Pirot is the director of energy, natural resources and environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke to Casey Babb, Director of the Promised Land project with the Macdonald Laurier Institute about Tearing down posters for missing girl new low in Toronto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke to Casey Babb, Director of the Promised Land project with the Macdonald Laurier Institute about Tearing down posters for missing girl new low in Toronto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Alberta separatism talks just got a lot more serious, and it could have negative implications on the oil and gas industry, not only in Alberta, but all of Canada. Heather Exner-Pirot, Senior Fellow and Director of Energy, Natural Resources and Environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute in Ottawa, joins the show to discuss how business leaders are warning that the uncertainty surrounding the referendum comes at a difficult time for the oil and gas industry as Canada competes for investments in pipelines, LNGs and energy exports.

Today on On The Line, host Matt Gurney is joined by two guests for conversations about Canadian preparedness — both military and medical.This episode of On The Line is brought to you by Dominion Dynamics. Canada has never had true sovereign awareness of our North. Vast parts of our country are a blind spot. And when you can't see your own territory, you can't defend it, secure it, or respond when threats emerge. Dominion Dynamics is changing that. Dominion is building a sovereign command and control capability that lets Canada and its allies see, respond, and defend across every domain. We started in the Arctic, where extreme conditions demand technology no one else can deliver.Threats don't wait for bureaucracy. They are moving faster than our institutions. Dominion is closing that gap. Speed is now the strategic capability, and Dominion Dynamics is proving you can build capability at the speed of the threat.Defend the dominion. Dominion Dynamics.Learn more at DefendTheDominion.com.First up is Richard Shimooka of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and The Hub for a discussion about the future of Canadian defence. What does the military actually need to rebuild itself after decades of neglect? Why will restoring real capability take the better part of a decade, even under ideal conditions? They also discuss what Canada's defence industrial strategy needs to get right if the country is serious about rearmament, and why the costs involved may soon collide with political and fiscal reality.This episode of On The Line is also brought to you by Electro-Federation Canada. Canada's clean electricity grid gives us a competitive edge in attracting global investment — but to maintain that advantage our system needs to break down barriers and unlock the grid. Aging infrastructure, supply chain constraints, and outdated regulations threaten our ability to expand and modernize the grid — essential components of meeting future capacity needs. Electro-Federation Canada has developed a research-backed roadmap for grid readiness focused on smart policy and regulatory alignment. To learn more, visit MakeTheSwitch.ElectroFed.com.Then Matt is joined by Dr. Isaac Bogoch of Toronto General Hospital and the University Health Network for a rapid primer on Hanta virus, the recent cruise ship evacuation that drew headlines, and why evacuation isn't the same thing as quarantine. They also reflect on the lessons of COVID, what Canada learned, what it failed to learn, and what public-health systems need to get right the next time a serious infectious disease threat emerges.This episode of On The Line is also brought to you by ACDC. Canada's defence industrial base is fragmented. Critical platforms are owned and controlled abroad. That model doesn't work anymore.The Alliance of Canadian Defence Companies is rebuilding Canada's sovereign defence-industrial base. ACDC champions Canadian-owned, Canadian-controlled companies that design, build, sustain, and export next-generation defence systems. Change requires new processes, new policies, and new behaviour. ACDC membership is open to Canadian-controlled defence companies ready to lead that change.To join, email Info@AllianceCanada.com.All that, plus the usual On The Line conversations about risk, preparedness, and the systems Canadians rely on more than they often realize. Oh. And shotguns.#OnTheLine #CanadaDefence #RichardShimooka #CanadianForces #Military #HantaVirus #IsaacBogoch #PublicHealth #CanadaPolitics #MattGurney

J. Michael Cole is a Taipei-based security analyst and writer who has spent over two decades documenting Taiwan's political and security landscape. A former analyst with the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), he is a Research Fellow and Executive Editor with the Prospect Foundation in Taiwan, and advises various private and governmental actors. He is also a Senior Non-Resident Fellow with the Global Taiwan Institute in Washington, D.C., the Macdonald-Laurier Institute in Ottawa, and the University of Nottingham's Taiwan Hub. In this episode of the New Books Network, we chat with Cole about his latest book, The Taiwan Tinderbox: The Island-Nation at the Centre of the New Cold War (Polity, 2025). Starting with the Sunflower Student Movement and rise of Xi Jinping, the book explores why the Taiwan Strait has become such a “tinderbox”, and surveys various tactics that the People's Republic of China has used to destabilize Taiwan. With the Ukraine War's shadow looming, Cole also examines the prospects of conflict between Taiwan and China, and discusses various means through which Taiwan and its liberal democratic allies can build resilience and interconnection. Anthony Kao is a writer who intersects international affairs and cultural criticism. He founded/edits Cinema Escapist—a publication exploring the sociopolitical context behind global film and television—and also writes for outlets like The Guardian, Al Jazeera, The Diplomat, and Eater. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

J. Michael Cole is a Taipei-based security analyst and writer who has spent over two decades documenting Taiwan's political and security landscape. A former analyst with the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), he is a Research Fellow and Executive Editor with the Prospect Foundation in Taiwan, and advises various private and governmental actors. He is also a Senior Non-Resident Fellow with the Global Taiwan Institute in Washington, D.C., the Macdonald-Laurier Institute in Ottawa, and the University of Nottingham's Taiwan Hub. In this episode of the New Books Network, we chat with Cole about his latest book, The Taiwan Tinderbox: The Island-Nation at the Centre of the New Cold War (Polity, 2025). Starting with the Sunflower Student Movement and rise of Xi Jinping, the book explores why the Taiwan Strait has become such a “tinderbox”, and surveys various tactics that the People's Republic of China has used to destabilize Taiwan. With the Ukraine War's shadow looming, Cole also examines the prospects of conflict between Taiwan and China, and discusses various means through which Taiwan and its liberal democratic allies can build resilience and interconnection. Anthony Kao is a writer who intersects international affairs and cultural criticism. He founded/edits Cinema Escapist—a publication exploring the sociopolitical context behind global film and television—and also writes for outlets like The Guardian, Al Jazeera, The Diplomat, and Eater. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/east-asian-studies

J. Michael Cole is a Taipei-based security analyst and writer who has spent over two decades documenting Taiwan's political and security landscape. A former analyst with the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), he is a Research Fellow and Executive Editor with the Prospect Foundation in Taiwan, and advises various private and governmental actors. He is also a Senior Non-Resident Fellow with the Global Taiwan Institute in Washington, D.C., the Macdonald-Laurier Institute in Ottawa, and the University of Nottingham's Taiwan Hub. In this episode of the New Books Network, we chat with Cole about his latest book, The Taiwan Tinderbox: The Island-Nation at the Centre of the New Cold War (Polity, 2025). Starting with the Sunflower Student Movement and rise of Xi Jinping, the book explores why the Taiwan Strait has become such a “tinderbox”, and surveys various tactics that the People's Republic of China has used to destabilize Taiwan. With the Ukraine War's shadow looming, Cole also examines the prospects of conflict between Taiwan and China, and discusses various means through which Taiwan and its liberal democratic allies can build resilience and interconnection. Anthony Kao is a writer who intersects international affairs and cultural criticism. He founded/edits Cinema Escapist—a publication exploring the sociopolitical context behind global film and television—and also writes for outlets like The Guardian, Al Jazeera, The Diplomat, and Eater. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

J. Michael Cole is a Taipei-based security analyst and writer who has spent over two decades documenting Taiwan's political and security landscape. A former analyst with the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), he is a Research Fellow and Executive Editor with the Prospect Foundation in Taiwan, and advises various private and governmental actors. He is also a Senior Non-Resident Fellow with the Global Taiwan Institute in Washington, D.C., the Macdonald-Laurier Institute in Ottawa, and the University of Nottingham's Taiwan Hub. In this episode of the New Books Network, we chat with Cole about his latest book, The Taiwan Tinderbox: The Island-Nation at the Centre of the New Cold War (Polity, 2025). Starting with the Sunflower Student Movement and rise of Xi Jinping, the book explores why the Taiwan Strait has become such a “tinderbox”, and surveys various tactics that the People's Republic of China has used to destabilize Taiwan. With the Ukraine War's shadow looming, Cole also examines the prospects of conflict between Taiwan and China, and discusses various means through which Taiwan and its liberal democratic allies can build resilience and interconnection. Anthony Kao is a writer who intersects international affairs and cultural criticism. He founded/edits Cinema Escapist—a publication exploring the sociopolitical context behind global film and television—and also writes for outlets like The Guardian, Al Jazeera, The Diplomat, and Eater. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/world-affairs

J. Michael Cole is a Taipei-based security analyst and writer who has spent over two decades documenting Taiwan's political and security landscape. A former analyst with the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), he is a Research Fellow and Executive Editor with the Prospect Foundation in Taiwan, and advises various private and governmental actors. He is also a Senior Non-Resident Fellow with the Global Taiwan Institute in Washington, D.C., the Macdonald-Laurier Institute in Ottawa, and the University of Nottingham's Taiwan Hub. In this episode of the New Books Network, we chat with Cole about his latest book, The Taiwan Tinderbox: The Island-Nation at the Centre of the New Cold War (Polity, 2025). Starting with the Sunflower Student Movement and rise of Xi Jinping, the book explores why the Taiwan Strait has become such a “tinderbox”, and surveys various tactics that the People's Republic of China has used to destabilize Taiwan. With the Ukraine War's shadow looming, Cole also examines the prospects of conflict between Taiwan and China, and discusses various means through which Taiwan and its liberal democratic allies can build resilience and interconnection. Anthony Kao is a writer who intersects international affairs and cultural criticism. He founded/edits Cinema Escapist—a publication exploring the sociopolitical context behind global film and television—and also writes for outlets like The Guardian, Al Jazeera, The Diplomat, and Eater. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/chinese-studies

J. Michael Cole is a Taipei-based security analyst and writer who has spent over two decades documenting Taiwan's political and security landscape. A former analyst with the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), he is a Research Fellow and Executive Editor with the Prospect Foundation in Taiwan, and advises various private and governmental actors. He is also a Senior Non-Resident Fellow with the Global Taiwan Institute in Washington, D.C., the Macdonald-Laurier Institute in Ottawa, and the University of Nottingham's Taiwan Hub. In this episode of the New Books Network, we chat with Cole about his latest book, The Taiwan Tinderbox: The Island-Nation at the Centre of the New Cold War (Polity, 2025). Starting with the Sunflower Student Movement and rise of Xi Jinping, the book explores why the Taiwan Strait has become such a “tinderbox”, and surveys various tactics that the People's Republic of China has used to destabilize Taiwan. With the Ukraine War's shadow looming, Cole also examines the prospects of conflict between Taiwan and China, and discusses various means through which Taiwan and its liberal democratic allies can build resilience and interconnection. Anthony Kao is a writer who intersects international affairs and cultural criticism. He founded/edits Cinema Escapist—a publication exploring the sociopolitical context behind global film and television—and also writes for outlets like The Guardian, Al Jazeera, The Diplomat, and Eater. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/book-of-the-day

Dr. Christian Leuprecht is professor and defence expert at the Royal Military College and Queen's University and senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, currently visiting at the Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies in Brussels. His latest book is Military Operations in Response to Domestic Emergencies and Global Pandemics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jobs and Families Minister Patty Hajdu; The Front Bench with Christy Clark, Marco Mendicino, James Moore and Tony Clement; Ambassador-Designate to the European Union Jonathan Wilkinson; Heather Exner-Pirot, Senior Fellow and Director of Energy, Natural Resources and Environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.

The war involving Iran has increased uncertainty in global energy markets, largely because the Strait of Hormuz has been closed, sometimes reopened, but mostly closed. We all know the impact that has had at the pumps, but to talk about what that means for Canada and our resource economy, Evan is joined by Heather Exner-Pirot, Senior Fellow and Director of Energy, Natural Resources and Environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute in Ottawa.

In this episode, I welcome back Mia Hughes — director of Genspect Canada, senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, and one of the sharpest writers on the gender scandal — to dig into the framework she calls "trans as an extreme overvalued belief." Mia walks us through the history of the overvalued idea, from Carl Wernicke in 1892 to Paul McHugh's post-9/11 application of the concept to ideologically driven violence, and explains why this psychiatric category — sitting between delusion and obsession — finally makes sense of the trans phenomenon in a way no other diagnosis ever has.We trace the Dutch origins of medical transition in the 1970s, the moment psychiatry "gave up" on these patients, and how WPATH's 2010 de-psychopathologization statement re-engineered a mental illness into a celebrated identity — triggering, in Mia's view, the social contagion that followed. I bring my clinical lens to the conversation, exploring transference and countertransference, neuroplasticity, the hijacking of dopamine through "gender euphoria," and why so many therapists get this wrong in both directions. We close on Mia's anorexia parallel and what it teaches us about loosening the grip of a pathological belief — gently, indirectly, and without the parent in the line of fire.Mia Hughes specializes in researching pediatric gender medicine, psychiatric epidemics, social contagion and the intersection of trans rights and women's rights. She is the author of The WPATH Files, a senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and director of Genspect Canada. She co-hosts the Beyond Gender podcast with Stella O'Malley and Bret Alderman, available on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube. Follow her on X @_CryMiaRiver. Follow her Substack @CryMiaRiver. Mia first appeared on this podcast in episode 107. Exposing Gender Malpractice: Mia Hughes on the WPATH Files, Medical Ethics, & Informed Consent. Books mentioned in this episode:• The Extreme Overvalued Belief by Tahir Rahman• Good Girls: A Study and Story of Anorexia by Hadley Freeman[00:00:00] Start[00:02:13] Trans as an Extreme Overvalued Belief[00:07:13] From 9/11 to Anders Breivik[00:11:13] Neuroplasticity and Adolescent Meaning-Making[00:18:52] Defining the Trans Overvalued Belief[00:22:52] The Dutch 1970s: When Psychiatry Gave Up[00:31:00] Countertransference and the Therapist's Role[00:38:35] WPATH's Fortress and the True Believer[00:43:20] Re-Psychopathologization Campaign[00:45:45] How HBIGDA Became WPATH[00:50:13] DSM-5, ICD-11 and the Sleight of Hand[01:02:08] Hacking Dopamine and Gender Euphoria[01:06:27] The Anorexia Parallel[01:13:13] What Therapists Get Wrong[01:28:45] Putting Cracks in the Belief[01:35:26] Helping the Part That Wants OutROGD REPAIR Course + Community gives concerned parents instant access to over 120 lessons providing the psychological insights and communication tools you need to get through to your kid. Now featuring 24/7 personalized AI support implementing the tools with RepairBot! Use code SOMETHERAPIST2026 to take 50% off your first month.PODCOURSES: use code SOMETHERAPIST at LisaMustard.com/PodCoursesPRODUCTION: Looking for your own podcast producer? Visit PodsByNick.com and mention my podcast for 20% off your initial services.MUSIC: Thanks to Joey Pecoraro for our song, “Half Awake,” used with gratitude & permission. ALL OTHER LINKS HERE. To support this show, please leave a rating & review on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe, like, comment & share via my YouTube channel. Or recommend this to a friend!Learn more about Do No Harm.Take $200 off your EightSleep Pod Pro Cover with code SOMETHERAPIST at EightSleep.com.Take 20% off all superfood beverages with code SOMETHERAPIST at Organifi.Check out my shop for book recommendations + wellness products.Show notes & transcript provided with the help of SwellAI.Special thanks to Joey Pecoraro for our theme song, “Half Awake,” used with gratitude and permission.Watch NO WAY BACK: The Reality of Gender-Affirming Care (our medical ethics documentary, formerly known as Affirmation Generation). Stream the film or purchase a DVD. Use code SOMETHERAPIST to take 20% off your order. Follow us on X @2022affirmation or Instagram at @affirmationgeneration.Have a question for me? Looking to go deeper and discuss these ideas with other listeners? Join my Locals community! Members get to ask questions I will respond to in exclusive, members-only livestreams, post questions for upcoming guests to answer, plus other perks TBD. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Free For All Friday - Hour 1 Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers. Prime Minister Carney is facing renewed pressure to show progress on trade talks with the United States. B.C. Premier David Eby is struggling to deal with the fallout from recent DRIPA court decisions in that province, calling it 'one of the toughest files' he's ever worked on. We dig deeper with Karen Restoule, a Director of Indigenous Affairs and a Senior Fellow at the MacDonald-Laurier Institute. How can we achieve a healthy relationship with our screentime? We pick the brain of Dr. Janine Hubbard, a Registered Child Psychologist in St. Johns, Newfoundland. The White House Correspondents Dinner is Saturday night, and the face of America says he will be there. CTV U.S. political analyst and former Congressional staffer Eric Ham outlines the significance of Trump's upcoming appearance. Free For All Friday - Hour 2 Contributors from all over the country join The Roundtable to discuss the top stories of the week. Today’s edition features Texture Communications president Melanie Paradis and public affairs consultant Bob Richardson. Topic 1: Carney faces growing pressure as we inch closer to the July 1st CUSMA review deadline. Topic 2: DRIPA and the politics of reconciliation. Topic 3: What’s causing high school absenteeism in Ontario, and what the solution should look like. Topic 4: Ontario’s ban on event ticket resellers comes into effect. Will it help?

If Joseph Varner is right, the most important battlefield in the current confrontation with Iran may not be in the air or at sea — but in oil storage tanks. On this week's episode of Hannaford, the former defence policy adviser and senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute laid out a stark timeline. Iran, he argues, may soon face a logistical crisis that could prove more decisive than any missile strike.

On this episode of The Brian Crombie Radio Hour, we take on one of the most urgent and defining questions facing Canada today: is the country ready to lead on the global stage—or at risk of falling behind?In Segment 1, Brian is joined by Heather Exner-Pirot of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute to explore whether Canada can finally emerge as a true energy superpower. As geopolitical instability reshapes global energy markets and allies search for reliable, democratic suppliers, Canada appears uniquely positioned to step up. So what's holding us back?The conversation dives into Canada's low-emission energy production, its continued reliance on the United States as a primary customer, and the long-debated failure to build pipeline infrastructure to the West Coast. They also examine how regulatory hurdles—including carbon pricing and clean electricity policies—are influencing investment decisions at a critical moment.But this isn't just about energy. It's about economic growth, global influence, and whether Canada can act strategically in a rapidly changing world.In the closing commentary, Brian reflects on a deeper pattern: why does Canada so often hesitate when opportunity knocks? And what are the real consequences of standing still?Big Question: Is Canada ready to lead—or are we still managing decline?Tune in for a timely, thought-provoking discussion on the decisions that could shape Canada's future for years to come.

“The whole of the West views Islam … through a Western cultural prism,” and that's a problem, says British author and commentator Melanie Phillips.With terrorism, extremism, and antisemitism surging throughout the West, people are looking for answers. They're trying to understand why our leaders and institutions are failing to stand up to this threat.Phillips, one of the clearest voices sounding the alarm about these issues, joins Inside Policy Talks to share her assessment of the problem.As a journalist, Phillips has championed traditional values in the culture war for more than three decades. She is the author of numerous books, including her 2006 best-seller Londonistan, about the British establishment's capitulation to Islamist aggression. Her latest book, Fighting the Hate: A Handbook for Jews Under Siege, was released earlier this year.On the podcast, she tells Casey Babb, director of The Promised Land at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, that the West's “ignorance” of Islam is one of the key factors leading to the extremist threat going unchecked.“They think (Islam) is a private matter between the individual and the Almighty,” says Phillips. “I'm sure that is part of the religion of Islam, but Islam is also a political project. … If you're a pious Muslim, you have a religious duty to Islamize the non-Islamic world.”“The West can't get their heads around that at all.”She says Western governments must show leadership by standing up for their own cultures.“I don't think it's coincidence that governments that have gone down this bad road of not defending their culture properly have descended into – certainly, as far as Britain is concerned – a mire of absolute incompetence,” says Phillips. “They can no longer keep the show on the road.”

Greg Brady spoke to Paul Bennett, director of the Schoolhouse Institute and a senior fellow of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute about Ford government backs away from abolishing trustees in education overhaul. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke to Paul Bennett, director of the Schoolhouse Institute and a senior fellow of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute about Ford government backs away from abolishing trustees in education overhaul. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ontario’s teachers unions react to today’s announcement. What are the things you got instead of a raise?GUESTS: Martha Hradowy - OSSTF President Heather Exner-Pirot - director of energy, natural resources and environment with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute

A fragile U.S.–Iran ceasefire is hanging by a thread as peace talks over the weekend ended without a deal. President Trump warning strikes will resume if negotiations fail, while Iran says that they will not "surrender under threats". To talk about the conflict, Evan speaks with Kaveh Shahrooz, Senior Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute.

The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail, and Fidelity Investments Canada.Alright, you curiouser and curiouser Herle Burly-ites! We've got a special show lined up for you today. A little different in format. Much longer in running time. But a subject matter that merits both of those adjustments.This is our “What's actually going on in the Canadian Economy?” mega pod.As you know, there is so much change afoot and so many stresses: revenue generation, tariffs, shifting trade alliances, provincial deficits, growing inequality, unprecedented high tech innovation, nation-building projects, and my goal here is to do a show that tries to wrap its arms around all of it and make some sense. But this isn't a panel show. I want to interrogate their perspectives 1 on 1, each according to their specific area of expertise.To level set and give us a macro view of it all, we'll start with Kevin Carmichael. Economics columnist and Editor at Large at The Logic. Then we'll go sector by sector:Tariffs and trade with Randall Bartlett. Deputy Chief Economist with Desjardins, specializing in federal and provincial economies, government budgets and fiscal policy.Energy and Natural Resources with Heather Exner-Pirot. Senior fellow and director of energy, natural resources and environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Capital Infrastructure financing and Canada's balance sheet with Tim Murphy. EVP and Chief Strategic Affairs Officer at AECON. (And esteemed member of our Chiefs Panel.)And The Inequality of the K-shaped Economy with Heather Scoffield. CEO of the Canadian Tax Observatory and former Ottawa Bureau Chief at The Toronto Star and The Canadian Press.Thank you for joining us on #TheHerleBurly podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch episodes of The Herle Burly via Air Quotes Media on YouTube.The sponsored ads contained in the podcast are the expressed views of the sponsor and not those of the publisher.

Do you like this decision? Here come the first ticks of the season. GUESTS: Steve Ryan - CP24 crime reporter and former homicide detective Grace Peacock - Director of Public Relations with Canada’s Wonderland Dr. Isaac Bogoch - infectious disease specialist Joe Varner - Senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute

Guest host David Common speaks with Stanford economist Ryan Cummings and Macdonald-Laurier Institute energy expert Heather Exner-Pirot about how today's oil shock compares to past crises, and how Canada may fare as war in the Middle East continuesArchitect and author John Ota traces the cultural history of dining rooms, and why they're disappearingBusiness Insider's Amanda Hoover and York University's Natasha Tusikov break down the issues shaping conversations around youth social media bansPlanet Money contributor Alex Mayyasi helps us understand the economic forces shaping our lives.

It's unsure when exactly the war in the Middle East will come to an end - even the White House seems to be conflicted on a timeline, but one thing for certain is the impact Canadians are feeling to their wallets. Gas prices continue to fluctuate, with no real stabilization in sight. But the question is, for a country that's rich in domestic oil, why are our prices so dependent on the state of the Strait of Hormuz? Host Caryn Ceolin speaks to Heather Exner-Pirot, Director of energy and natural resources and environment at the Macdonald Laurier Institute to discuss Canada's pipeline infrastructure challenges, the geopolitical significance of the Hormuz, and whether or not Canadians will be getting a reprieve at the pumps anytime soon. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky

Cheap drones are changing modern warfare fast — are Western militaries already falling behind? Guest: Richard Shimooka - Senior Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute specializing in strategic studies, comparative defence management approaches and foreign policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The world has lived through oil shocks before - from the Suez Crisis of the 1950s to the Arab oil embargo of the 1970s - but today's turmoil raises new questions about how vulnerable global energy markets really are. What would it mean if Iran keeps the Strait of Hormuz closed, and how does this moment compare to past crises that reshaped the global economy? For Canada - the world's fourth-largest producer of crude oil and fifth-largest producer of natural gas - the stakes are especially high. When energy markets are shaken, Canada isn't just affected; it's implicated. So what political and economic choices should be on the table right now, and could the fallout push us toward a recession? To unpack the risks and the realities, we're joined by Bob Yawger, commodity specialist at Mizuho Americas, oil-market researcher Rory Johnston, founder of the Commodity Context newsletter, and Heather Exner-Pirot, director of energy, natural resources and environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Brady spoke to Dr. Shawn Whatley, Physician, Author, and Senior Fellow at Macdonald-Laurier Institute about Alberta to restrict MAID, including for patients with incurable conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vassy Kapelos is joined by CTV News chief financial correspondent Amanda Lang, Heather Exner-Pirot of The MacDonald-Laurier Institute, strategists Nathan Cullen, Scott Reid, Lisa Raitt, Federal Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree and Canada’s new High Commissioner to the U.K. Bill Blair

The deadly U.S.- and Israel-led attack on Iran has given way to a cold economic reality. According to the International Energy Agency, the war in the Middle East has created the biggest oil supply disruption in history. With oil markets in turmoil and fears of export restrictions growing as the conflict enters its third week, Canada suddenly has more relevance in the conversation around energy security.This week, West of Centre host Kathleen Petty is joined by Gitane De Silva, the former CEO of the Canada Energy Regulator and Alberta's former senior representative to the U.S.; and Heather Exner-Pirot, director of energy, natural resources and environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.When it comes to oil scarcity, both experts agree that Alberta has little to fear. While consumer prices are set to climb, the province's abundance of oil and natural gas is critical to weathering the economic storm. And Canada's reputation as a stable, reliable and predictable energy partner is becoming increasingly attractive to our global allies. As the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) comes up for review, Canada may find itself with a lot more muscle to flex at the table. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the conflict underscores the need for a new bitumen pipeline to the northwest B.C. coast, but does the crisis actually make the project more urgent and, more importantly, viable? There are big hurdles for new energy infrastructure in Canada. And as the April 1 deadline approaches for the federal and Alberta governments to come to an agreement on methane, carbon pricing and carbon capture, the industry is spooked over some key conditions for the project's approval.Host: Kathleen PettyGuests: Gitane De Silva, Heather Exner-PirotProducer: Diane Yanko

Greg Brady spoke with Heather Exner-Pirot, Director of Energy, Macdonald-Laurier Institute about Oil price spikes will hit Canadians ‘throughout our economy,' experts say Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode of On The Line, host Matt Gurney is joined by two guests to discuss the new war unfolding in the Middle East.First up is Bill Roggio, editor of The Long War Journal and a fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. Roggio gives Matt the view from the United States: why Washington chose to strike now, the risks of an early withdrawal, and why he doesn't see a coherent plan to actually win this war on the ground. In his view, the groundwork for success should have been laid months ago. Roggio makes clear that he wants a better future for the people of Iran, but he's not convinced the U.S. fully understands what it has stepped into.This episode of On The Line is brought to you by the Forest Products Association of Canada. In a volatile world, Canada has to focus on what we can control right here at home. Prime Minister Carney says a country that can't build itself has few options. The forest products sector provides the literal building blocks for our country — from the lumber and wood products to build new homes and infrastructure; to pulp and paper for household and business use; to therenewable power we need to support energy security.We're already a global trade success story, and we're ready to do more to build a resilient, self-reliant country.It's time to focus on Canada's domestic strengths. Learn more at www.fpac.ca.Then Matt turns to Toronto and his old friend Kaveh Shahrooz of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. A member of the Iranian diaspora, Shahrooz has been in close contact with family in Iran as well as with members of the community here in Canada. He describes a moment filled with both optimism and fear. For the first time in nearly 50 years, there is real hope that change may be possible — but he cautions that any transition will likely involve dealing with deeply compromised actors who have done terrible things.It's a sobering, dual-perspective conversation about strategy, uncertainty, and what change might actually cost.As always, like and subscribe, and check out our main page at ReadTheLine.ca.

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James Stewart (J.D.M.) speaks with Patrice Dutil about his book, The Enduring Riddle of Mackenzie King. In his lifetime, Canadians often dismissed William Lyon Mackenzie King as a meritless interloper, yet numerous scholars have since ranked him as the best prime minister ever. Patrice Dutil leads a who's who of historians to discuss why King deserves that estimation – or why not. This fresh, full assessment forms a new take on how King may – or may not – be the greatest of all Canadian prime ministers. The Enduring Riddle of Mackenzie King unwraps an enigma for scholars, students, and general readers interested in political history, Canadian history, and the history of the Second World War. Patrice Dutil is a professor in the Department of Politics and Public Administration at Toronto Metropolitan University, a senior fellow of the Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History at the University of Toronto, and a senior fellow of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. If you like our work, please consider supporting it: bit.ly/support_WTY. Your support contributes to the Champlain Society's mission of opening new windows to directly explore and experience Canada's past. Image Credit: UBC Press

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Heather Exner-Pirot, senior fellow and the director of the energy, natural resources, and environment program at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, and a special advisor to the Business Council of Canada, discusses some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding Canada's oilsands—from claims about peak oil demand to questions about pipeline capacity and Indigenous consent. Exner-Pirot makes a powerful case for why the oil sands remain strategically vital, not just economically but geopolitically. She also considers why diversifying beyond the U.S. market matters more than ever, how the industry has dramatically reduced costs and emissions, and why she believes we're at a turning point in how Canadians view their energy sector. This episode is presented in partnership with the Pathways Alliance.   The Hub is Canada's fastest growing independent digital news outlet.   Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get our best content when you are on the go: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)  https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en   CREDITS: Elia Gross - Producer & Editor Sean Speer - Host   To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email support@thehub.ca

Jonathan Berkshire Miller, senior fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss Canada's effort to diminish its vulnerability to U.S. economic threats and just how much middle powers like Canada can successfully hedge in a world of great power competition.   Mentioned on the Episode:   “Live From Davos: Exclusive Interview With Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent,” Human Events Daily with Jack Posobiec   Mark Carney, “Principled and Pragmatic: Canada's Path,” Office of the Prime Minister of Canada   “Canada's Arctic Foreign Policy,” Government of Canada. Updated March 25, 2025   For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President's Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/presidents-inbox/canada-hedges-against-the-united-states   Opinions expressed on The President's Inbox are solely those of the host or our guests, not of CFR, which takes no institutional positions on matters of policy.

Your insights on the barriers still in the way of the promised military and reserve expansion with CBC Defence reporter, Murray Brewster on the government's plan. Also with us: Christian Leuprecht, Professor at the Royal Military College and Queen's University, senior fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute.

The Bank of England governor is urged to prepare for market shock from possible alien disclosure. GUEST:Michael Coristine - Former Crown Attorney and Criminal Lawyer Richard Shimooka - Military Expert and Senior Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute

Prime Minister Carney visits China, Charles Burton, a senior fellow at the MacDonald-Laurier Institute weighs in on what can come from this meeting. Why are Gen Z workers are ghosting jobs, ditching bosses, and chasing side hustles. Plus - have you taken down your Christmas decor yet?

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One city councillor weighs in. Plus – Why Canada’s oil sector shouldn’t panic. GUESTS: Josh Matlow - Councillor for Toronto-St. Paul’s Heather Exner-Pirot - director of energy, natural resources and environment with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute

The Rod and Greg Show Rundown – Friday, December 19, 20254:20 pm: Justin Keener, President of Americans for Public Safety, joins Rod and Greg to discuss his piece for Real Clear Policy on how better bail practices in the U.S. would make the country safer.4:38 pm: Former Utah Congressman Jason Chaffetz, a contributor to Fox News, joins the program for a conversation about his recent piece on how Republicans have an opportunity now to fix a healthcare system broken by Barack Obama.6:05 pm: Joel Kotkin, Presidential Fellow in Urban Futures at Chapman University, joins the show for a conversation about his piece for The Gateway Pundit on how the gender divide is changing America.6:20 pm: Peter Copeland, Deputy Director of Domestic Policy for the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, joins the program to discuss his recent piece for Commonplace about how the burden unchecked immigration adds to the housing crunch in the United States.6:38 pm: We'll listen back to this week's conversations with Representative Mike Kennedy about why he voted against the Protect Children's Innocence Act, and (at 6:50 pm) with Kelsey Piper of The Argument magazine on how the economic growth of America has transformed childhood and made us more protective.

The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail, PSAC, and the Port of Vancouver.Greetings, you curiouser and curiouser Herle Burly-ites! We've got a special 2-part episode lined up for you today… a Canada-Alberta Pipeline MOU Double-Pod Double-Panel Policy & Politics Extravaganza!Unwieldy name, I know. But it's apt because we're going to look at the thing through the lens of both policy and politics with 2 different panels for a wide-ranging discussion and a diversity of strategic perspectives.First up ... our MOU Policy Panel:Rick Smith – President of the Canadian Climate Institute, and central to numerous policy advances, provincially and federally, over his 25-year career.Mark Podlasly – Chief Executive Officer of First Nations Major Projects Coalition.And Heather Exner-Pirot – senior fellow and director of energy, natural resources and environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute in Ottawa.Then ... our MOU Political Panel: Mike McDonald – Air Quotes Media alumnus, co-host of the Hotel Pacifico pod and Partner, Chief Strategy Officer at Kirk & Co.Cheryl Oates – Principal and advisor at GT&Co, and co-host of The Discourse podcast.And André Pratte – Strategist at Catalyze4, former non-partisan member of the Senate, and chief editorial writer at La Presse from 2001-2015.Thank you for joining us on #TheHerleBurly podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch episodes of The Herle Burly via Air Quotes Media on YouTube.The sponsored ads contained in the podcast are the expressed views of the sponsor and not those of the publisher.

In this episode, Matt interviews Karen Restoule on the challenge of Indigenous reconciliation in Canada. Restoule stresses that true reconciliation must begin by re-embracing the vision of coexistence enshrined in early agreements such as the Treaty of Niagara — a relationship based on mutual respect and shared sovereignty — and not merely through state apologies or symbolic gestures. References Karen Restoule: Reconciliation requires looking back to move forward — The Hub (2025) https://thehub.ca/2025/09/30/karen-restoule-reconciliation-requires-looking-back-to-move-forward/ Karen Restoule — profile and bio (Macdonald-Laurier Institute) https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/cm-expert/karen-restoule/ “'The best is yet to come' for Indigenous peoples: Karen Restoule on why reconciliation is a tangible goal and not a romantic notion” — Hub Dialogues (podcast) https://thehub.ca/podcast/audio/karen-restoule-on-why-reconciliation-is-a-tangible-goal-and-not-a-romantic-notion/ “An Overview of the Indian Residential School System” — Union of Ontario Indians / research compiled by Karen Restoule (PDF) https://www.anishinabek.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/An-Overview-of-the-IRS-System-Booklet.pdf Reconciliation Canada — about the non-profit working on reconciliation history & public awareness https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reconciliation_Canada “The Baroness von Sketch Show” — sketch series (mentioned in episode) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlG17C19nYo Karen's social media post with the map referred to in the episode: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7394536450693718016/ Amber Midthunder's guest appearance on Reservation Dogs (mentioned in episode) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8UpKVImNcU Thanks to Our Patrons Including Kris Rondolo, Amy Willis, and Christopher McDonald. To support The Curious Task, visit: https://patreon.com/curioustask