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Iran is facing unrest and pressure over its nuclear program and human rights record. President Trump has warned Tehran to negotiate a meaningful deal or face “bad things” and is considering limited military strikes if diplomacy fails. To talk about this and Iran's unrest more broadly Taylor is joined by Kaveh Shahrooz, Senior Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute.

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

A provocative new policy paper warns that Canada is dangerously behind in recognizing a converging threat, where organized crime, terrorism, and state-sponsored hybrid warfare are no longer separate challenges but part of a single, interconnected web. Published this week by the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, the paper argues that countries such as Russia, Iran, and China are increasingly using criminal networks as proxies on Canadian soil. We are joined by one of the paper's authors, Calvin Chrustie, a senior partner at Critical Risk Team and a leading voice on transnational organized crime and national security.

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There's a growing debate in Canada about balancing the relationship between courts and legislatures.For nearly four decades, one Supreme Court ruling has loomed large in shaping an aspect of this debate: how conflicts between rights – and their limitations – are determined in Canada.That case – R v Oakes, decided in 1986 – gave Canadian jurisprudence the famous “Oakes test,” which courts still use to assess whether limits on Charter rights are justified.The test is widely cited. But critics argue it's become confusing, unpredictable, and undermines the historic power legislatures are meant to share in the construction of rights.That's why a new paper published by the Macdonald-Laurier Institute – titled Renovating Oakes: Why Section 1 Justifies Reasonable Limits and Not Infringements on Charter Rights – says the Oakes test is in need of a “renovation.”The authors of that paper, Gerard Kennedy and Geoffrey Sigalet, joined Inside Policy Talks to make that case.Gerard Kennedy is an associate professor and associate dean at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Law. He's also a constitutional lawyer with extensive experience in public law and Charter litigation.Geoffrey Sigalet is an associate professor of political science at the University of British Columbia and director of the UBC Research Group for Constitutional Law.On the podcast, they tell Mark Mancini, an MLI senior fellow and assistant professor at Thompson Rivers University Faculty of Law, that when it comes to the Oakes test, courts have drifted away from the Charter's original logic.“People are not skeptical enough about what happens in courts, and they are extremely skeptical about what happens in legislatures,” says Sigalet. “And I don't think that they're wrong sometimes about the legislatures. I just think we should be applying our skepticism a bit more evenly.”

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

The first weekend of the Winter Olympics has just wrapped up, and with it we've seen a familiar surge of Canadian pride — flags out, anthems sung, and medal counts closely watched. But as our next guest argues in a recent piece, that pride often fades once the Games end, raising bigger questions about how we see ourselves as a country. Joining the show is Peter Menzies, a senior fellow with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, past vice-chair of the CRTC and a former newspaper publisher.

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Canada is at a turning point in how it governs the digital economy and artificial intelligence. It must do so in the face of rapidly changing technology – a challenge that's compounded by geopolitical tensions and economic stress. Over the past few years, Ottawa has attempted to moved quickly on competition law, online harms, and AI. This comes after previous measures on online harms and AI faced criticism and were eventually paused, but these are now back on the table. While it's clear these areas need attention, there are serious concerns about state overreach, enforcement capacity, and whether we're regulating technologies we barely understand. At the same time, Canada is facing weak productivity, sluggish innovation, and growing pressure to secure its economic and national security in a more volatile world. To share his perspective on how to navigate this, André Côté joins Inside Policy Talks. Côté serves as interim executive director at the Dias Institute, where he works at the intersection of technology, governance, and public policy. He's a leading voice on how governments can regulate digital markets and AI with institutional realism, democratic legitimacy, and restraint – without ignoring real harms. On the podcast, he tells Peter Copeland, deputy director of domestic policy at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, that Canada's “deep dependence on foreign tech” is not only an economic issue, “it's also a deep sovereignty issue for us.”

On Feb 8, Japan will hold a snap election that could reshape the country’s political landscape. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is seeking to strengthen her coalition’s hold on power, while a newly reorganized opposition aims to make gains. So, what’s really at stake in this election? And what could the results mean for the future of Japan’s domestic politics, its economy, and its role on the global stage? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Stephen Nagy, Professor of Politics & International Studies at the International Christian University, Senior fellow and China project lead at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and Visiting Fellow at the Japan Institute for International Affairs. They break down the key dynamics of the election, what to watch on election day, and what the outcome could mean for Japan’s future. The title of Stephen’s forthcoming book is “Japan as a Middle Power State: Navigating Ideological and Systemic Divides.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

Prime Minister Mark Carney's recent high-profile international trip included a visit to China where he announced a new “strategic partnership” with Beijing.In the aftermath, attention has focused on the canola and electric vehicle deals that emerged, while far less has been said about the “guardrails” Carney previously stated are necessary for dealing with Beijing.But those promised guardrails deserve serious scrutiny — especially after decades of foreign interference in Canada carried out by China.To discuss that history, Dr. Dennis Molinaro joins Inside Policy Talks. Molinaro is the author of the recently published book Under Assault: Interference and Espionage in China's Secret War Against Canada. The book describes Molinaro's incredible investigation into Beijing's five decades of interference in Canada's political and public life. Molinaro is a historian and an expert in security, espionage, and counter-intelligence. He's worked in government as a national security analyst and policy advisor, and is now a faculty member at Ontario Tech University.On the podcast, he tells Christopher Coates, director of foreign policy, national defence, and national security at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, that if Canada wants to trade with China, it must do so with an “understanding of the country that China is, not the country that Canada wants it to be.”“The reality is China is an authoritarian system. It is a dictatorship. You have there an immense security state apparatus,” says Molinaro. “This is not a Western country. This isn't just a normal economic viable alternative to trading with the United States.”

On The Brian Crombie Radio Hour, Peter Copeland of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute joins the conversation to discuss why Canada may need an immigration reset. From integration and social cohesion to skill-based migration and long-term productivity, Peter breaks down why the current model — focused on scale and symbolism — is quietly straining housing, trust, and social systems. Topics include:Why immigration numbers matter as much as policySkill-based migration vs. symbolic diversityIntegration, acculturation, and social trustLessons from Europe on successful integrationWhy ignoring these issues fuels backlashThis isn't anti-immigration — it's a thoughtful conversation about sustainability, cohesion, and honest policy planning.

Every year, thousands of women and children in Canada and the United States are drawn into human trafficking, commercial sexual exploitation, and online abuses. These victims are often hidden in plain sight, but the harms they endure ripple out across families and communities.It's a gut-wrenching issue, but there's some signs of hope. Our culture is becoming more aware of how vulnerable people are targeted, and how all of society is affected by factors like the omnipresence of pornography. In that context, there's growing talk about the need for laws, policies, and enforcement tools to adapt in response.But at the same time, less attention is given to how the broader liberalization of sexual norms has rapidly destigmatized behaviours that once carried moral and social boundaries. It's a trend that coincides with – and perhaps contributes to – greater prevalence of social ills.To discuss the work they are doing to combat these challenges, Michelle Abel and Armando de Miranda join Inside Policy Talks. Abel is a survivor of family-based human trafficking who has spent the past 15 years working directly with victims, survivors, and their families in Canada and the U.S. She is the founder of the non-profit organization Bridge2Future where she leads research, advocacy, and policy work. De Miranda is a former UN peacekeeper who now works closely with Abel as the legislative strategist at Bridge2Future.On the podcast, Abel tells Peter Copeland, deputy director of domestic policy at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, that adverse childhood experiences – known as “ACES” – like the ones that she experienced growing up, lay the groundwork for further abuse.“Traffickers don't need to create this conditioning. They just need to exploit it,” says Abel.In that context, she pushes back against the idea that terms like “sex work” should be used to refer to activities like prostitution – which is often tied to trafficking.“I absolutely reject the term sex work, because it obscures the reality of exploitation,” says Abel, noting that around four out of every five women who enter prostitution before the age of 18 have experienced childhood sexual abuse.“They're minors, so they're not making informed employment choices,” says Abel. “The term sex work makes it look like it is a legitimate job or a career, and it's absolutely anything but that. Exploitation is never a form of a profession.”

On Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump shared an altered map on social media showing Canada, Greenland and Venezuela as part of the United States, a move that has drawn attention amid his continued push to acquire Greenland. Europe has responded to his rhetoric about Greenland by deploying troops there for NATO‑linked military exercises, while Canada is weighing participation in training activities there. To discuss these rising geopolitical tensions, Evan is joined by Dr. Christian Leuprecht — Professor at the Royal Military College and Queen's University, senior fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute. His latest book is Military Operations for Domestic Emergencies and Global Pandemics.

Global politics are entering a sharper, more dangerous phase — and Canada can't afford to look away. On this episode of The Brian Crombie Radio Hour, Brian is joined by Joe Varner, Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and former Deputy Director of the Conference of Defence Associations, for a clear-eyed examination of two critical geopolitical flashpoints: Venezuela and Iran. Joe explains why recent U.S. actions in Venezuela are not simply about regime change, but about countering growing influence from Russia, China, Cuba, and Iran in the Western Hemisphere. The conversation then turns to Iran, where Joe outlines why targeting the economic power of the Revolutionary Guard may be more effective than direct military confrontation. Together, they discuss:Why Venezuela has become a strategic battleground for global powersHow oil, legitimacy, and foreign interference sustain the Maduro regimeWhat the U.S. National Security Strategy means for the Western HemisphereWhy Iran's Revolutionary Guard is the regime's true center of gravityHow economic pressure is now a core national security toolWhy Canada risks geopolitical irrelevanceWhat Canada must rethink about defence, sovereignty, and Arctic securityThis is not abstract geopolitics — it's a sober, realistic look at how power is being exercised today, and what it means for Canada's future.

Brian Crombie is joined by Charles Burton, one of Canada's most experienced China analysts and Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Burton draws on decades studying China–Canada relations — including time as a diplomat in Beijing — to offer a clear-eyed look at Canada's shifting foreign policy and the risks embedded in its evolving ties with Beijing. We dive into Prime Minister Mark Carney's recent visit to China, where a new strategic partnership was announced, including lowered tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and commitments on energy, agri-food and investment — a move that comes as Canada aims to diversify beyond reliance on the United States. As Canada's exports to China remain a small fraction of its total compared with U.S. trade, Burton and Brian ask a hard question:Does closer alignment with China strengthen Canada — or expose it to greater economic, security, and moral risk? In this discussion, they explore:• Why China can be an unreliable trading partner and how economic coercion works• The risks of Chinese investment in critical infrastructure, technology and EV sectors• Data security, surveillance, and national-security vulnerabilities• How U.S. policy toward China affects Canada inevitably• Taiwan, Venezuela, and the broader global power struggle• Whether Canada is drifting away from a rules-based international order• Why partners like Japan, South Korea, and Northern Europe may be safer long-term allies This is not about ideology — it's about realism in an increasingly transactional world, and what it means to protect Canadian sovereignty amidst great-power rivalry.

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

From an energy perspective, the deal opens the door to co-operation on conventional and low-carbon technologies, but it also raises concerns about national security and economic dependence on a market that has used trade as a political tool. To break down the energy side of the agreement, Evan welcomes Heather Exner-Pirot, Senior Fellow and Director of Energy, Natural Resources and Environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute back to the show.

National security analyst Joe Adam George of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute joins Stephen LeDrew to deliver a stark warning about extremism, radicalization, and Canada's growing security blind spot.Fresh from Washington, where he testified on ISIS-related threats, George explains why treating extremist demonstrations as harmless protest activity is a dangerous mistake. Decades of failed policy, poor vetting, mass migration, and political denial have created conditions where radicalization can grow openly - and governments at all levels are failing to act.The conversation also addresses the responsibility of political leadership, the role of community accountability, and the uncomfortable reality that ignoring early warning signs only increases future risk.This is a serious discussion about national security, public safety, and why Canada can no longer afford complacency. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reversing declining birthrates will require “a pro-natal culture stronger than you've ever had,” says researcher Daniel Hess.Across the world, births are falling – with many countries are now below replacement levels. It's a shift could have far reaching impacts – reshaping economic growth and pensions, family life, housing markets, and the future of communities.To talk about this problem – and the solutions – Hess, a demographer who writes at his Substack More Births joins Inside Policy Talks. Hess's research focuses on the global fertility decline: what's driving it, what's misunderstood about it, and what societies can realistically do if they want to reverse it.On the podcast, he tells Peter Copeland, deputy director of domestic policy at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, that “culture is the engine that has to turn this around.”One of the key factors Hess points to for creating a more fertile culture is marriage – which he describes as “probably the most powerful pro-natal technology ever invented.” He also says higher levels of religiosity and more conservative-leaning political views foster higher birth rates.The stakes are high. Hess says birth rates matter when it comes to long-term quality of life and economic prosperity.“More people means more innovation,” says Hess. “Contra the Malthusians, it turns out that when you have a lot of smart people working together, the sum is very much greater than the parts, and so we've had this prosperous virtuous cycle” as the global population rose.He says the opposite is also true.“If there's fewer and fewer people, you're going to lose economies of scale. You're going to actually lose innovation.”

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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Today on On The Line, host Jen Gerson speaks with Heather Exner-Pirot, the Director of Energy and National Resources and Environment at the MacDonald-Laurier Institute. Exner-Pirot does her damndest to check some of Gerson's rampant New Year's depression as they discuss the U.S. abduction of Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro. It may be bad news for the Venezuelans -- every hour seems to provide greater evidence for America's own greedy intentions and poorly thought out after-plan. However, she's not worried about what this will mean for Canada's own industry. In some ways, she's outright optimistic that the Americans will come around from their current trajectory. Gerson is not so convinced. You decide. 

Guest: Richard Shimooka - Senior Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute specializing in strategic studies and foreign policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Immigration has long been described as simply a net positive, and debated solely in economic terms – like jobs, wages, and GDP. But after decades of immigration from different parts of the world – with newcomers now making up increasingly large shares of the population in Canada, the United States, and other Western countries – people are starting to ask different questions. How does migration shape culture and trust? What impact does it have on social cohesion over time? To share his research on these issues, Garett Jones, an economics professor at George Mason University, joins Inside Policy Talks. Jones, author of The Culture Transplant, argues that migrants carry durable cultural attitudes like trust, saving patterns, and views of government that can persist across generations and shape the institutions and societies they move to. On the podcast, he tells Peter Copeland, deputy director of domestic policy at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, that “full assimilation is a myth.” “The idea that you just land in a country, and the new land transforms immigrants or their children to become basically just like everyone else around there, is totally false,” says Jones. He says that's why when it comes to choosing who to admit as immigrants, “you better shop wisely, if you're going to make your country as good as possible.”

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

Trump says U.S. officials will control Venezuela after it captured leader Nicolas Maduro during a weekend military strike. New York Times Canada bureau chief Matina Stevis-Gridneff delivers the latest developments as they become available. On today's show: As mass protests in Iran enter their eighth day, fears of a potential crackdown are growing, as U.S. President Trump threatens American intervention. Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: France targets an Australia-style social media ban for children, with a potential implementation slated for the next learning season. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tim Powers, Zain Velji, and Tom Mulcair. Heather Exner-Pirot from the MacDonald Laurier Institute outlines what the Venezuela situation means for Canadian oil producers. Doug Gillham from The Weather Network explains what Jack Frost has planned for our country in 2026, as the Winter season hits full-blast.

Greetings, and welcome back to the podcast. This episode we are joined by Heather Exner-Pirot - Senior Fellow and Director of Energy, Natural Resources and Environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, Special Advisor to the Business Council of Canada, Research Advisor to the Indigenous Resource Network, and Global Fellow at the Wilson Centre in Washington D.C. She has twenty years of experience in Indigenous, Arctic and resource development and governance. She has published on Indigenous economic development, resource politics and policy, energy security, Arctic human security, regional Arctic governance and the Arctic Council, Arctic innovation, First Nations equity and own source revenues, and more. She obtained a PhD in Political Science from the University of Calgary in 2011. Exner-Pirot sits on the boards of the Saskatchewan Indigenous Economic Development Network and the Canadian Rural Revitalization Foundation. She is a member of the Canadian Defence and Security Network and a Network Coordinator at the North American and Arctic Defense and Security Network. She is the Managing Editor of the Arctic Yearbook (an international, peer-reviewed annual volume), a member of Yukon's Arctic Security Advisory Council, and the former Chair of the Canadian Northern Studies Trust. She has published over 45 peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and edited volumes, and presented at over 100 conferences and events nationally and internationally, in addition to authoring dozens of op-eds in Canada's top publications. She currently lives near Calgary with her husband and two children. Among other things we learned about Canadian Energy Policy: MOU's, Pipelines & LNG.Thank you to our sponsors.Without their support this episode would not be possible:Connate Water SolutionsATB Capital MarketsEPACAstro Oilfield Rentals Bidell Gas CompressionBunch ProjectsSupport the show

Greg Brady talked to Paul Bennett, director of the Schoolhouse Institute and a senior fellow of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, about why provincial testing agencies must be strengthened, how test results guide meaningful improvements, and what it means for parents and teachers when transparency in education is lost Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady talked to Paul Bennett, director of the Schoolhouse Institute and a senior fellow of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, about why provincial testing agencies must be strengthened, how test results guide meaningful improvements, and what it means for parents and teachers when transparency in education is lost Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Rob Fai talks to Richard Shimooka - Senior Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute specializing in strategic studies, and defence management Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.

Greg Brady spoke to Dr. Shawn Whatley, Physician, Author, and Senior Fellow at Macdonald-Laurier Institute about Ontario auditor general finds province not properly overseeing doctor billings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Trump administration has been lambasted for its proposed peace plan to end the Russia-Ukraine war given its generosity to Moscow — yet Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he's willing to build from it. As Matthew Bondy discusses with Brian, Kyiv has few options but to encourage America to step in and end the brutal, nearly four-year war, despite the deal's insulting terms and the White House's apparent warmth toward Russia. That's because Ukraine isn't winning, and Europe, Canada and other purported supporters keep offering more lip service than meaningful help. Bondy, a senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, tells Brian if Western countries won't stop a barbarous but weak Russia, it raises the question of whether they care to defend western civilization at all. (Recorded November 28, 2025) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maybe there will be a pipeline in BC? Guest: Heather Exner-Pirot,  Senior Fellow and Director of Energy, Natural Resources and Environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute in Ottawa Are temporary foreign workers getting stuck by abusive employers? Guest: Catherine Connelly, Professor at McMaster Centre for Research on Employment and Work Weight loss drugs are changing portions at restaurants Guest: JoAnn McArthur, Founding Partner and President of Nourish Food Marketing The story of Santa's Postal Code Guest: Craig Baird, Host of Canadian History X Getting ready for Alcohol and the Sober Season. Guest: Dr. Sara McMullin - Assistant Professor of Psychology, Department of Psychology at Webster University, Take a break from booze this season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

11:05 - 11:22 (17 mins) John Hartley, RNC An economist specializing in finance, labor economics, and macroeconomics. He is currently a Policy Fellow at the Hoover Institution, an economics PhD Candidate at Stanford University, a Research Fellow at the UT-Austin Civitas Institute, a Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity (FREOPP), a Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, an Affiliated Scholar at the Mercatus Center. Jon also is the host of the Capitalism and Freedom in the 21st Century Podcast, an official podcast of the Hoover Institution, founder of Generative AI Research, a member of the Canadian Group of Economists, and founding chair of the Economic Club of Miami. 11:25 – 11:37 (17mins) "Vic Porcelli's East Coast Report with Douglas Blair" @DouglasKBlair Author of The Blair Broadcast 11:41 – 11:56 (15mins) Feature: “CHAT BOX!!” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather Exner-Pirot, director of energy, natural resources, and environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute breaks down the latest round of Prime Minister Carney's "nation building projects", scheduled to be fast tracked in an attempt to spur investment in the face of a United States no longer keen on Canada. They also discuss why an oil pipeline was not on the federal government's list.   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)  Want more Hub? Get a FREE 3-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en   CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer  Elia Gross - Sound Editor Harrison Lowman - Host   To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email support@thehub.ca.

Thousands of people lined the area around Victory Square to pay their respects to people who have served and continue to serve Canada (0:41) PM to announce more Nation building projects in Prince Rupert this Thursday (15:15) Guest: Mackenzie Gray, National reporter with Global National & Global News covering Parliament Hill Forestry industry (29:43) Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global B.C. Legislative Bureau Chief Canadian Defence spending (40:49) 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

Jim shares his thoughts. Plus – The strange way some people wash their dishes GUEST: Richard Shimooka - Military Expert and Senior Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute

Highlights from Prime Minister Carney's first federal budget (0:19) Guest: Mackenzie Gray, Global News Ottawa Correspondent Federal budget: billions in new spending as deficit balloons to $78 billion (10:50) Guest: Sahir Khan, Co-founder and Executive Vice President of The Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy. Sahir is also a former Assistant Parliamentary Budget Officer Federal budget: What's in it for B.C.? (20:50) Guest: Richard Zussman, Global B.C. Legislative Reporter Federal budget scraps oil and gas emissions cap (30:32) Guest: Rachel Doran, Executive Director of Clean Energy Canada Federal budget boosts defense spending: where will the money go? (43:06) Guest: Richard Shimooka - Senior Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute specializing in strategic studies and foreign policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, John explores stories that range from the absurd to the existential — from a dog certified to serve alcohol to the possibility of an alien mothership passing through our solar system. Topics covered: The “Certified” Pug Phoebe – Robert Day, Managing Director at Cognisense, exposes major flaws in online training and safety certifications after a dog earns over 200 credentials, from bartending to forklift operation. Inside the Lives of Paramedics – Frontline responders share powerful first-hand stories of trauma, emotional toll, and the lack of recognition for paramedics' crucial work. Doug Ford, Trade Tensions & Economic Strategy – Lisa Raitt, former Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, breaks down Canada's trade rift with the U.S., Mark Carney's leadership challenges, and what it means for our economic future. Canada's Critical Minerals Advantage – Heather Exner-Pirot, Director of Energy, Natural Resources and Environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, explains how Canada can leverage potash, uranium, gold, and other minerals to build true economic sovereignty. Alien Ship or Cosmic Coincidence? – Dr. Avi Loeb, Theoretical Physicist and Professor of Science at Harvard University, discusses the mysterious interstellar object 31 Atlas, which may show signs of technological — not natural — origin. A mix of sharp analysis, candid conversation, and curiosity about what's real and what's next — only on The John Oakley Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe talks with Brenda Shaffer about her recent report for the Macdonald Laurier Institute and Prosperity, Not Poverty, "(Dis)empowering Africa: How the West's energy policies fuel poverty in the continent". // Guest Bio: - Brenda Shaffer is an energy expert at the U.S. Naval Post-graduate School // Host Bio: - Kelly Ogle is Managing Director of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute - Joe Calnan is VP Energy and Calgary Operations at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute // Reading recommendations: - "Game Changer: Our Fifty-Year Mission to Secure America's Energy Independence", by Harold Hamm: https://www.amazon.ca/Game-Changer-Fifty-Year-Americas-Independence/dp/1637631855 // Interview recording Date: October 10, 2025 // Energy Security Cubed is part of the CGAI Podcast Network. Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on LinkedIn. Head over to our website at www.cgai.ca for more commentary. // Produced by Joe Calnan. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

Alberta vows $20B B.C. oil pipeline; tanker ban and Indigenous consent loom (0:52) Guest: Gary Mar, President and CEO of the Canada West Foundation Metro Vancouver pivots on Iona Wastewater Plant approach. Is cost-cutting to $6 billion enough? (12:52) Guest: Daniel Fontaine, New Westminster city councillor Is keeping shipbuilding in Canada realistic? (18:56) Guest: Richard Shimooka - Senior Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute specializing in strategic studies and foreign policy The Wrap - Should airlines be offering alcohol for free? (27:21) Plus, have we become dependent on subtitles? Guests: Sarah Daniels, real estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcaster Steven Chang, Producer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Robin Gill talks to Jerome Gessaroli, senior fellow with the Macdonald Laurier Institute, and leads the Sound Economic Policy Project at BCIT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Donald Trump is looming so large in the Canadian consciousness right now,” says Brian Lee Crowley.“And I have seen a lot of my compatriots running around like chickens with their heads cut off, saying, ‘Oh my God, Donald Trump is a mad man. You can't understand what he's doing. There's no rhyme or reason to it.' And I looked at what Donald Trump was doing, and I thought, ‘Okay, I don't have to like it. That's a separate question. But if the question is, 'Can I understand it?' The answer is yes.”Crowley is the founder and managing director of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, a Canadian think tank whose work is often cited by the Canadian Parliament.“What exactly is the difference between Canada and America, or Canadians and Americans? It's not that it's difficult to answer because there aren't differences. It's difficult to answer because the differences are subtle and hard to express,” says Crowley.“Remember that America broke away through a violent revolution from the crown and the United Kingdom—from Great Britain. Canadians never experienced that.”In this episode, we dive into the recent election in Canada, Trump's comments about Canada as America's 51st state, and what the future of United States–Canada relations may look like.“Canada exports 50 percent of everything made in the private sector, and the vast bulk of that, like 90 percent, goes to the United States. But [in] the United States, by contrast, foreign trade, or international trade, only represents barely 25 percent of the amount of the American economy, and that's diversified across all of its trade partners. So, while for Canada, the relationship with the United States is existential, for America, the relationship with Canada is convenient, nice—not existential.”Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

What's the easiest way for Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin to invade Canada? Simple: Have voters sit out the upcoming election and let Pierre Poilievre become Prime Minister. If you're Canadian—especially if you live abroad—now's the time to get organized. Make sure you and at least five of your family and friends have a plan to vote. Not sure if you're registered? Check here! Voting from abroad? Double-check your registration and make sure you've got everything you need by visiting this link. In this week's Gaslit Nation Canada Super Special, we're joined by the amazing Leigh McGowan from Politics Girl, plus Marcus Kolga, a Canadian writer, filmmaker, and human rights advocate. Marcus is an expert on Russian and Central/Eastern European issues and Kremlin disinformation. He regularly shares his insights in top publications like The Globe and Mail, The Toronto Star, Maclean's, and The Atlantic Council. Marcus also played a crucial role in the Canadian campaign for the Magnitsky human rights sanctions and has helped drive similar efforts in Estonia, Latvia, Sweden, and Australia. His expertise has taken him to testify before parliaments in the UK, Australia, and Canada, covering everything from Russian disinformation to Interpol reform. Currently, he's a senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute's Centre for Advancing Canada's Interests Abroad. This week's bonus show will be our live discussion with Dr. Lisa Corrigan, author of Prison Power: How Prison Politics Influenced the Movement for Black Liberation and Black Feelings: Race and Affect in the Long Sixties. Dr. Corrigan is the Director of the Gender Studies Program at the University of Arkansas and also teaches in both African & African American Studies and Latin American and Latino Studies.   Want to enjoy Gaslit Nation ad-free? Join our community of listeners for bonus shows, ad-free episodes, exclusive Q&A sessions, our group chat, invites to live events like our Monday political salons at 4pm ET over Zoom, and more! Sign up at Patreon.com/Gaslit!   EVENTS AT GASLIT NATION: March 17 4pm ET – Dr. Lisa Corrigan joins our Gaslit Nation Salon to discuss America's private prison crisis in an age of fascist scapegoating  March 31 4pm ET – Gaslit Nation Book Club: From Dictatorship to Democracy: A Conceptual Framework for Liberation, which informed revolts in Ukraine, the Arab Spring, Hong Kong, and beyond  NEW! April 7 4pm ET – Security Committee Presents at the Gaslit Nation Salon. Don't miss it!  Indiana-based listeners launched a Signal group for others in the state to join, available on Patreon.  Florida-based listeners are going strong meeting in person. Be sure to join their Signal group, available on Patreon.  Have you taken Gaslit Nation's HyperNormalization Survey Yet? Gaslit Nation Salons take place Mondays 4pm ET over Zoom and the first ~40 minutes are recorded and shared on Patreon.com/Gaslit for our community    Show Notes: Ways to Vote in Canada https://www.elections.ca/content.aspx?section=vot&dir=vote&document=index&lang=e How Canadians Can Vote Abroad https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/living-abroad/elections-faq Meet Politics Girl https://www.politicsgirl.com/ Meet Marcus Kolga https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/cm-expert/marcus-kolga/ Nadia Guerrera for Parkdale–High Park https://nadiaguerrera.ca/  Clip: Dropkick Murphys call out a Nazi at their Boston show https://bsky.app/profile/meidastouch.com/post/3lkhxscnvws2x Clip: Stephen Marche on why the US can't occupy Canada https://bsky.app/profile/jimmyalto.bsky.social/post/3lkgixldo6s2t Want to topple a dictator? Gaslit Nation Book Club: From Dictatorship to Democracy by Gene Sharp https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/480x270/p08qz3w0.jpg.webp