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Two-in-five Canadians think Alberta separation is a real possibility — even though most would reject the idea, new polling shows.In the wake of the 2025 federal election, exit polling from Research Co. reveals that 40 per cent of Canadian voters believe Alberta separation could actually happen. That number jumps to 58 per cent within Alberta — though only a minority would welcome it. Speaking with host Rob Brown on West of Centre Short, pollster Mario Canseco says it's the highest level of perceived plausibility his firm has ever recorded. He notes the framing of the question — posed in the context of a Liberal victory in provinces that overwhelmingly vote Conservative — may have nudged some respondents toward seeing separation as more likely. But with Donald Trump repeatedly invoking the idea of a 51st state and Premier Danielle Smith lowering the bar for referendums, Canseco defends the framing as realistic for a region where discontent runs deep.Canseco says the broader trend is clear: younger voters and conservatives are more open to separation, and that aligns with other national data. This isn't just post-election chatter, he argues — it's a growing feeling of estrangement that Ottawa can't afford to ignore. Note: No poll is absolute, especially one conducted amid the unique and evolving circumstances of a developing story. This online survey was conducted with 1,201 voters between April 27 and 29, 2025, and carries a margin of error of ±2.8 percentage points, 19 times out of 20.

CBC has projected that Mark Carney's Liberals will form the country's next federal government, while the Conservatives will form the Opposition. We ask viewers about their reaction to the election results. Research Co. president Mario Canseco joins the show to break down what happened as we await a final call on whether the Liberals will form a minority or majority government. We take audience calls to weigh in on their reaction to the results of the election.

Roy L Hales/Cortes Currents - With just six days remaining until election day, a new poll reveals the Conservatives hold a strong lead in the North Island—Powell River riding. Among the 402 eligible voters surveyed between April 17 and April 19, 45% said they intend to vote for Conservative candidate Aaron Gunn. NDP candidate Tanille Johnston trails in second with 23%, followed by Liberal contender Jennifer Lash at 13%. Both Jessica Wegg of the Green Party and Paul Macknight of the People's Party received 2% support, while independent candidate Glen Staples sits at 1%. Meanwhile, 15% of voters remain undecided.There is some good news for retiring MP Rachjel Blaney whose performance was approved by 51% of the respondents. 40% disapproved. Pierre Poilievre of the Conservative Party is the top-rated federal leader among voters in this constituency, with 53% support. He is followed by Liberal leader Mark Carney at 42%, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh at 41%, Green Party co-leaders Elizabeth May and Jonathan Pedneault at 27%, and People's Party leader Maxime Bernier at 19%. Poilievre draws strong backing from men (53%), as well as from voters aged 35 to 54 (48%) and those 55 and older (49%). In contrast, Carney leads among younger voters aged 18 to 34, with 45% support, and the two men have an almost equal following among female votres. (Carney 35%, Poilievre 34%). The poll was sponsored by the David Suzuki Foundation and conducted by Vancouver-based Research Co, led by Mario Canseco, a veteran public opinion researcher since 2003. Canseco is a regular political commentator and columnist for Glacier Media, with work published in the Vancouver Sun, Globe and Mail, and National Observer. In related news, Research co also carried out a National survey which found that 43% of decided voters would vote Liberal as opposed to 38% for the Conservatives. This fits a pattern that all but one Canadian pollster has been reporting this week. The exception being Mainstreet Research, which reported a Conservative victory in 2 out of 3 surveys. If the election were to take place today CBC Polltracker, which draws upon the data from all polls, states the odds of a Liberal victory 96%. 338Canada states the odds are 90%. Both companies state the most likely scenario is the LIberals will form a majority government. On Vancouver Island, 338Canada's projection is that the four northern ridings will turn Conservative, but the only ‘CPC Safe seat' (which means victory is almost certain) is North Island Powell River. The three south Vancouver Island ridings are all ‘toss-ups', but Elizabeth May now has a slim lead in Saanich-Gulf Islands, the Liberals are ahead by a nose in Victoria and the Conservatives in Esquimalt, Saanich - Sooke.

Send us a textInterestingly, Canadians have shown their support for capital punishment almost 50 years of polling data. In 2025, Research Co. found that approximately 54 percent of Canadians agree with capital punishment, which has largely remained unchanged since the 1970s. I sit down with Mario Canseco, president of ResearchCo. While Canada abolished the death penalty in 1976, public support remains surprisingly strong. What drives Canadians to favour its reinstatement? Is it justice, deterrence, or economics? Inside GenevaInside Geneva is a podcast about global politics, humanitarian issues, & international aidListen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showVisit my NEW Website! https://www.christopherbalkaran.comCheck out my Instagram/Tik Tok for daily posts: Instagram @openmindspodTiktok @openmindspodcast

The federal election campaign is officially underway, with candidates taking to ridings across Canada to make their case to voters. The election starts amid growing tensions with the United States, among other top-of-mind issues such as housing and the cost of living. SFU political science associate professor Edana Beauvais discusses what is at stake.Multiple polls show the Liberals and Conservatives are neck and neck in what will likely be a tight race. Research Co. President Mario Canseco joins the show to discuss where the parties stand, as viewers tell us how much weight they put in political polls.

Which group of Canadians are more amenable to joining the United States? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir chats with Research Co. President Mario Canseco to understand what US President-elect Donald Trump's rhetoric has revealed about Canadian patriotism.Recorded: January 13, 2025

Former B.C. premier Christy Clark, who is considering a run for federal Liberal leader, has walked back her claim that she'd never been a member of the Conservative party. The field of contenders for the Liberal leadership has narrowed with ministers Mélanie Joly, Anita Anand, and Dominic LeBlanc announcing they will not run. Research Co. pollster Mario Canseco joins the show as we ask viewers what they think the election is about, and we take audience calls to weigh in on the top contenders for the Liberal race.Next, raging wildfires in the Los Angeles area have local governments examining their climate disaster policies. George Monbiot, a climate activist and columnist with 'The Guardian', joins the show to discuss how governments should plan and respond to climate change. We take callers' questions for Mr. Monbiot, as well as comments on what needs to happen to mitigate climate-fueled disasters.

Should the federal Liberals and NDP work even more closely together? Does a merger represent the left's best chance at forming the next federal government? Or are the parties too ideologically-opposed for such a relationship to actually work?  3:30 | Mario Canseco, president of Research Co, takes us into polling on Canada joining the U.S., Conservative support following Trudeau's resignation, and a potential merger between the Liberals and the NDP.  CHECK OUT MARIO'S WORK: https://researchco.ca/ 33:20 | You can now watch Real Talk on Spotify! Johnny has details on our new offering for podcast subscribers.  REAL TALK ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/03RyuWqhe4YBI7mS48VDBA 37:00 | Did you hear Fox News host Jesse Watters' ridiculous comments about Canada? We can't help but comment... 40:20 | Maxime Bernier's got no time for Trump's comments about Canada. Ryan takes a look at the PPC leader's tweet. 44:30 | Add Stephen Harper to the list of current or former party leaders and PMs speaking out against Trump. We look back at a CPC campaign ad re-released by Harper this week. 51:45 | A special guest returns to Real Talk on January 13! Ryan makes the announcement to everybody (including Johnny).  53:45 | We're so grateful for you, our amazing audience. Ryan reads a hand-written card from Real Talker Karen that knocked our socks off.  59:20 | Meta's new standards prohibit insults about someone's intellect or mental illness UNLESS they're a member of the LGBTQ community. Ryan tells us what he thinks about it.  WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT IT? talk@ryanjespersen.com  REGISTER FOR THE REAL TALK POND HOCKEY CLASSIC: https://www.ryanjespersen.com/pond-ho... FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen  JOIN US ON FACEBOOK & LINKEDIN: @ryanjespersen  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

CUPW (Canadian Union of Postal Workers) representative Stephen Gale explains why Canada Post workers have hit the picket lines, and we take calls on how the strike will affect you.Later in the show, with the Grey Cup Game in Vancouver on Sunday, we speak with Research Co's Mario Canseco, and Chris Tymofichuk, a CFL superfan & Guinness World Record holder.

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A Liberal MP in Quebec says her constituents are "very adamant" that Justin Trudeau needs to step down as party leader and prime minister. As the party's caucus meets in Nanaimo, guest Mario Canseco, Research Co. president discusses the position the Prime Minister and federal Liberals are in, and ask viewers if Trudeau has become a liability for the party. Then, with polls suggesting a tied race, tonight's U.S. presidential debate will be keenly watched to see which candidate performs best. Our guest Aaron Ettinger, Carleton University political scientist, joins us for a preview.

About half of Canadians are not opposed to the idea of mandatory national service being imposed for a period of time for all 18-year-olds in the country, according to a new poll from Research Co. Mario Canseco, president of Research Co., joins Evan to discuss the poll's results.

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September 5: Will Jordan Peterson influence the B.C. election?This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir chats with The Narwhal's Michelle Cyca about BC Conservative leader John Rustad's recent comments on the Jordan B. Peterson Podcast about proposed changes to the B.C. Land Act being an "assault" on property rights. YouTuber J.J. McCullough weighs in on whether Rustad's appearance on the Jordan B. Peterson Podcast will influence the upcoming provincial election in British Columbia. Plus, pollster Mario Canseco (Research Co.) pushes back against the idea that "the only poll that matters is the one on Election Day".Recorded: September 2, 2024

Are you sick of added fees in the current economy? A new study shows Canadians are divided on whether restaurants should be allowed to charge a "no-show fee" when reservations aren't kept. Mario Canseco, president of Research Co. tells Evan more.

Kelly is joined by Dr. Jerry Teitel who is with DARA (Doctors Against Racism & Anti-Semitism), Mario Canseco of Research Co., and George Chahal who is a member of Parliament in Calgary Skyview, Alberta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full disclosure: Ryan feels strongly that fighting is an important part of hockey. But, there are several compelling arguments to ban fighting from the game. We know more about short- and long-term effects of repeated blows to the head. We've lost several former NHL heavyweights to suicide, while many more suffer long-term effects of CTE. Maybe it's not surprising a majority of Canadians polled (including self-identified "true hockey fans") would take fighting out of the game for good.  5:25 | Mario Canseco gets into the nitty gritty of Research Co's polling on fighting in hockey.  READ MORE: https://researchco.ca/2024/05/17/canada-hockey-2/ 31:00 | Where do you stand on toppling statues of controversial figures in Canadian history? Mario takes us into their polling on this polarizing topic.  READ MORE: https://researchco.ca/2024/05/03/statue-toppling-canada/ 55:20 | Real Talker Gilles wants to know how Ryan reconciles his views on fighting in hockey and his approach to parenting.  TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: talk@ryanjespersen.com  59:22 | Have you seen the new portrait of Princess Kate? How about that one of King Charles? Ryan and Johnny take a look.  1:03:45 | Real Talker Sheryl's note about our NorthwestFest Filmmakers' Round Table is one of Ryan's favourite emails of the year. Find out why! WATCH THAT FILMMAKERS ROUND TABLE: rtrj.info/050324NWF GOLFERS: The Real Talk Golf Classic presented by CWB Wealth is close to selling out! We'd love for you to join us Thursday, June 20 at The Ranch G&CC for Edmonton's Best Golf Tournament in support of the Real Talk Julie Rohr Scholarship.  REGISTER TODAY: https://ryanjespersen.com/real-talk-g... SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS: https://www.ecfoundation.org/funds/th... FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch STEP UP YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE SHOW - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates

Today's podcast:   Three premiers appeared before the federal government operations and estimates committee this past week to make the case for delay of tomorrow's federal carbon tax increase (or abandoning the carbon tax entirely). Yesterday we spoke with Saskatchewan premier Scott Moe (one of the three premiers). Today Alberta premier Danielle Smith who also appeared before the parl committee and made the case the carbon tax increase is not just "reckless, but also immoral." Meanwhile Alberta's fuel rebate ends tomorrow as well, adding 4 cents per litre charge for gasoline and diesel. Guest: Danielle Smith. Premier, Alberta   The senior deputy governor of the Bank of Canada Carolyn Rogers last Tuesday in a Halifax speech made the case falling productivity rates in Canada create an "emergency," adding "you've seen those signs that say "in case of emergency, break glass. Well, it's time to break the glass." Meanwhile, according to the OECD Canada will for the next 36 years (2060) will be the laggard and post the worst economic performance among advanced nations as far as real per capita GDP is concerned.  What does this all mean in everyday speak and what are the implications for Canadian taxpayers, entrepreneurs and career-seeking youth of today??   Guest: Professor Eric Kam. Macroeconomics at Toronto Metropolitan University.     Is it foreseeable the federal Liberal and New Democrat parties will formally unite before the next federal election and merge as a permanent combined party? The Liberal Democrat Party of Canada perhaps? (This happened in the U.K. in the 1980's...and in 2003 in Canada as the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada and the Canadian Alliance merged to form the Conservative Party of Canada.) Guest: Mario Canseco, president ResearchCo, British Columbia. ResearchCo polled Canadians on the question of a merged federal Liberal/NDP party in October of last year and determined whether a Liberal-NDP merger would hurt the Conservative Party of Canada's pursuit to form national government.   In real terms, what happens to gasoline, diesel, home heating, food, clothing and other related costs beginning tomorrow as the carbon tax takes a leap upward for already stretched to the max Canadians? How might it affect particularly younger Canadian adults, 40% of who according to this Global News story https://globalnews.ca/news/10048246/canadians-lose-sleep-inflation-money-cost-of-living-rbc-young-people/ told reveal to pollsters for the 2023 RBC Financial Wellbeing Survey they are losing sleep over their personal and family finances? Among millennials, ages 27-42, the number losing sleep jumps to 53%. We speak with Dan McTeague, and callers. Guest: Dan McTeague. President: Canadians for Affordable Energy. --------------------------------------------- Host/Content Producer – Roy Green Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom Craig If you enjoyed the podcast, tell a friend! For more of the Roy Green Show, subscribe to the podcast! https://globalnews.ca/roygreen/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it foreseeable the federal Liberal and New Democrat parties will formally unite before the next federal election and merge as a permanent combined party? The Liberal Democrat Party of Canada perhaps? (This happened in the U.K. in the 1980's...and in 2003 in Canada as the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada and the Canadian Alliance merged to form the Conservative Party of Canada.) Guest: Mario Canseco, president ResearchCo, British Columbia. ResearchCo polled Canadians on the question of a merged federal Liberal/NDP party in October of last year and determined whether a Liberal-NDP merger would hurt the Conservative Party of Canada's pursuit to form national government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Emily Bazelon and David Plotz are joined by Jamelle Bouie of The New York Times to discuss the absence and silence of Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, school absenteeism with Alec MacGillis of ProPublica, and Donald Trump's claim of absolute presidential immunity.    Here are some notes and references from this week's show: Politico: Austin's hospital debacle: A timeline of events Fred Kaplan for Slate: Why the Secretary of Defense's Mysterious Disappearance Means He Needs to Go Max Boot for The Washington Post: Lloyd Austin doesn't deserve to be the piñata of the day in Washington Major General Patrick S. Ryder, Department of Defense Press Secretary Alec MacGillis for ProPublica and The New Yorker: Skipping School: America's Hidden Education Crisis Jay Greene, Ph.D. and Jonathan Butcher for The Heritage Foundation: The Alarming Rise in Teacher Absenteeism Natalie Kitroeff and Adam Liptak for The New York Times Daily podcast: Trump's Case for Total Immunity Bill Rankin and Katherine Landergan for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Could Willis allegations sink Trump case? Legal experts weigh in Mariana Alfaro and Amy B Wang for The Washington Post: Chris Christie caught on hot mic, says Nikki Haley will ‘get smoked' Here are this week's chatters: Emily: Past Lives and Anatomy of a Fall Jamelle: Fist of the Condor David: Amsterdam; EnglishLearning on reddit: Is there any English word that has three or more same and consecutive letters?   Listener chatter from Erin Bumgarner in Arlington, Massachusetts: The Art of Noticing by Rob Walker   For this week's Slate Plus bonus segment, David, Emily, and Jamelle talk about which presidents should be on a new Mount Rushmore. See The White House Historical Association: The Presidents; John Quincy Adams; Ulysses S. Grant; Franklin D. Roosevelt; Dwight D. Eisenhower; and Lyndon B. Johnson. See also National Park Service: Why These Four Presidents?; Mario Canseco for Research Co.: Americans Pick Four Presidents for “New Mount Rushmore”; Politico Magazine: Who Should Be on the Next Mount Rushmore?; and Chauncey Alcorn for Capital B: What to Do About Stone Mountain? Black Residents Talk Park's Racist Past. In the latest Gabfest Reads, John talks with Christine Coulson about her book, One Woman Show: A Novel.   Email your chatters, questions, and comments to gabfest@slate.com. (Messages may be referenced by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.)  Podcast production by Cheyna Roth  Research by Julie Huygen   Hosts Jamelle Bouie, Emily Bazelon, and David Plotz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Emily Bazelon and David Plotz are joined by Jamelle Bouie of The New York Times to discuss the absence and silence of Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, school absenteeism with Alec MacGillis of ProPublica, and Donald Trump's claim of absolute presidential immunity.    Here are some notes and references from this week's show: Politico: Austin's hospital debacle: A timeline of events Fred Kaplan for Slate: Why the Secretary of Defense's Mysterious Disappearance Means He Needs to Go Max Boot for The Washington Post: Lloyd Austin doesn't deserve to be the piñata of the day in Washington Major General Patrick S. Ryder, Department of Defense Press Secretary Alec MacGillis for ProPublica and The New Yorker: Skipping School: America's Hidden Education Crisis Jay Greene, Ph.D. and Jonathan Butcher for The Heritage Foundation: The Alarming Rise in Teacher Absenteeism Natalie Kitroeff and Adam Liptak for The New York Times Daily podcast: Trump's Case for Total Immunity Bill Rankin and Katherine Landergan for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Could Willis allegations sink Trump case? Legal experts weigh in Mariana Alfaro and Amy B Wang for The Washington Post: Chris Christie caught on hot mic, says Nikki Haley will ‘get smoked' Here are this week's chatters: Emily: Past Lives and Anatomy of a Fall Jamelle: Fist of the Condor David: Amsterdam; EnglishLearning on reddit: Is there any English word that has three or more same and consecutive letters?   Listener chatter from Erin Bumgarner in Arlington, Massachusetts: The Art of Noticing by Rob Walker   For this week's Slate Plus bonus segment, David, Emily, and Jamelle talk about which presidents should be on a new Mount Rushmore. See The White House Historical Association: The Presidents; John Quincy Adams; Ulysses S. Grant; Franklin D. Roosevelt; Dwight D. Eisenhower; and Lyndon B. Johnson. See also National Park Service: Why These Four Presidents?; Mario Canseco for Research Co.: Americans Pick Four Presidents for “New Mount Rushmore”; Politico Magazine: Who Should Be on the Next Mount Rushmore?; and Chauncey Alcorn for Capital B: What to Do About Stone Mountain? Black Residents Talk Park's Racist Past. In the latest Gabfest Reads, John talks with Christine Coulson about her book, One Woman Show: A Novel.   Email your chatters, questions, and comments to gabfest@slate.com. (Messages may be referenced by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.)  Podcast production by Cheyna Roth  Research by Julie Huygen   Hosts Jamelle Bouie, Emily Bazelon, and David Plotz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Emily Bazelon and David Plotz are joined by Jamelle Bouie of The New York Times to discuss the absence and silence of Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, school absenteeism with Alec MacGillis of ProPublica, and Donald Trump's claim of absolute presidential immunity.    Here are some notes and references from this week's show: Politico: Austin's hospital debacle: A timeline of events Fred Kaplan for Slate: Why the Secretary of Defense's Mysterious Disappearance Means He Needs to Go Max Boot for The Washington Post: Lloyd Austin doesn't deserve to be the piñata of the day in Washington Major General Patrick S. Ryder, Department of Defense Press Secretary Alec MacGillis for ProPublica and The New Yorker: Skipping School: America's Hidden Education Crisis Jay Greene, Ph.D. and Jonathan Butcher for The Heritage Foundation: The Alarming Rise in Teacher Absenteeism Natalie Kitroeff and Adam Liptak for The New York Times Daily podcast: Trump's Case for Total Immunity Bill Rankin and Katherine Landergan for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Could Willis allegations sink Trump case? Legal experts weigh in Mariana Alfaro and Amy B Wang for The Washington Post: Chris Christie caught on hot mic, says Nikki Haley will ‘get smoked' Here are this week's chatters: Emily: Past Lives and Anatomy of a Fall Jamelle: Fist of the Condor David: Amsterdam; EnglishLearning on reddit: Is there any English word that has three or more same and consecutive letters?   Listener chatter from Erin Bumgarner in Arlington, Massachusetts: The Art of Noticing by Rob Walker   For this week's Slate Plus bonus segment, David, Emily, and Jamelle talk about which presidents should be on a new Mount Rushmore. See The White House Historical Association: The Presidents; John Quincy Adams; Ulysses S. Grant; Franklin D. Roosevelt; Dwight D. Eisenhower; and Lyndon B. Johnson. See also National Park Service: Why These Four Presidents?; Mario Canseco for Research Co.: Americans Pick Four Presidents for “New Mount Rushmore”; Politico Magazine: Who Should Be on the Next Mount Rushmore?; and Chauncey Alcorn for Capital B: What to Do About Stone Mountain? Black Residents Talk Park's Racist Past. In the latest Gabfest Reads, John talks with Christine Coulson about her book, One Woman Show: A Novel.   Email your chatters, questions, and comments to gabfest@slate.com. (Messages may be referenced by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.)  Podcast production by Cheyna Roth  Research by Julie Huygen   Hosts Jamelle Bouie, Emily Bazelon, and David Plotz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wolves are iconic, majestic and absolutely essential apex predators. But what do Canadians think about wolves? That was the primary question driving a survey developed by Drs. Valli-Laurente Fraser-Celin and Stephanie Rutherford in conjunction with The Fur-Bearers earlier this year. The final report, titled, The Social Landscape of Wolves in Canada: A National Survey, revealed fascinating results, some of which were quite unexpected. To dive into the survey results, what we can learn from them, and how they will impact advocacy, conservation, and protection for wolves in Canada, Drs. Valli-Laurente Fraser-Celin and Stephanie Rutherford join Defender Radio. SHOW NOTES: Episode art photo by John E. Marriott (https://www.wildernessprints.com/)  Dr. Valli-Laurente Fraser-Celin (Instagram: @thelivesofwilddogs) Dr. Stephanie Rutherford (Website: https://www.stephanierutherfordphd.com/, Mapping for Change project: https://www.mapping4change.org/, Book (Villain, Vermin, Icon, Kin: Wolves and the Making of Canada): https://www.mqup.ca/villain--vermin--icon--kin-products-9780228011088.php) The Social Landscape of Wolves in Canada: A National Survey (https://thefurbearers.com/blog/the-social-landscape-of-wolves-in-canada-a-national-survey/)  Mario Canseco and Research Co.: https://researchco.ca/ Want to suggest topics for Defender Radio? Reach out to us at DefenderRadio@Gmail.com, by visiting DefenderRadio.com or engaging host Michael Howie on social media via Instagram (www.instagram.com/howiemichael) or Facebook (www.Facebook.com/DefenderRadio).  Defender Radio is produced by The Fur-Bearers (www.TheFurBearers.com), a charitable non-partisan organization whose mandate is to advocate on behalf of fur-bearing animals in the wild and in confinement, promote coexistence solutions in communities and protect the habitats of fur-bearing animals across Canada. You can follow The Fur-Bearers on Instagram (www.instagram.com/furbearers), Twitter (www.twitter.com/furbearers) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/FurFree). 

Mario Canseco is the President of Research Co., a public opinion research firm based in Vancouver.

Mario Canseco, President of the Research Co. Polling Company discusses the latest numbers as the BC NDP lead the province's political scene Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mario Canseco is the President of Research Co. since 2018, and has analyzed and conducted public opinion research since 2003. He has been working with The Fur-Bearers, whose mission is to protect fur-bearing animals through conservation, advocacy, research, and education since 2013 collecting gray wolf public opinion research. The Fur-Bearers have collaborated with researchers Stephanie Rutherford, PhD (Associate Professor, Trent University) and Valli Fraser-Celin, PhD (Independent Researcher) to understand Canada's perceptions and attitudes towards wolves.Mario spoke about the results of the survey, which explored what Canadians know about wolves, how they feel about these animals, and what would motivate people to protect wolves. Canadian Wolf Survey ResultsThe Fur-Bearers Website: Social Landscape of Wolves@furbearers@thewolfconnectionpod

Mario Canseco, President of the Research Co. Polling Company describes how many British Columbians are displeased with politicians on Opioid crisis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dustin Godfrey is a freelance journalist based in the Vancouver-area and their recent video essay, "Is Vancouver Dying? A definitely non-exhaustive review" is now available on YouTube.Mario Canseco is the President of Research Co., a public opinion research firm based in Vancouver.Kyla's Court features influential criminal defense lawyer - and VANCOLOUR fan-favourite - Kyla Lee (Acumen Law Corporation) providing a legal perspective on issues that need clarity.

Marissa Lennox is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Bill VanGorder, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Policy Officer of CARP, Anthony Quinn, Chief Community Officer of CARP and Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor of Zoomer Magazine. Today: we kick things off with a recap of this past weekend's Doors Open Toronto at the Zoomerplex that saw hundreds of people come by to explore our state of the art broadcasting and media facilities. Some of those guests were key mayoral candidates who rolled through to share their platforms with the voters and talk to CARP about what they are promising Zoomers. Meanwhile, the City of Toronto has been putting up signs at City parks stating that setting up tents/encampments are forbidden. But, will these signs actually go far enough when it comes to stopping such activity from happening? We all remember the summer of 2021 which saw police take them down by force as protestors tried to fight back. ---- CANADIANS FIND THE CITIES THEY LIVE IN ARE TOO NOISY  Marissa Lennox is now joined by Mario Canseco, President at Research Co. Do you ever find yourself in bed at night with your eyes finally closed and a sense that you are about to drift off into a deep sleep only to be startled by the loud exhaust of a car flying down a nearby road? Well, according to a new report by Research Co., a majority of Canadians feel that they live in a noisier City or town due to the unnecessary noise coming from vehicles, dogs barking and, of course, construction. Mario details the numbers and we hear from listeners about what city noises bother them. ---- THE LATEST IN UKRAINE AND THE AFTERMATH OF KYIV DAY  Marissa Lennox is now joined by Dr. Maria Popova, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, McGill University and the Jean Monnet Chair. This past Sunday, Ukrainians celebrated Kyiv day (the founding of the city) despite a vicious Russian air attack ahead of the celebrations that involved 54 explosive drones--more than 40 of which were targeting the capital. Dr. Popova recaps the events of the weekend and details the latest in the war against Ukraine. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

Mario Canseco, President of the Research Co. Polling Company discusses why there may be an increase in support for a provincial police force in BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Friday, May 19th, 2023. Concordis Education Partners: Classical Christian education has reminded us to aim education at truth, but the trivium has been used as a formula rather than a way of training students in discernment. To teach well, you must coach. Concordis Foundation is offering their third annual BOOT CAMP – a faculty summit – July 11-13th in Moscow, Idaho. This is a three-day intensive teaching training where you learn to coach students, using the trivium, so that you can meet students at all learning levels. Learn more at concordispartners.com https://hotair.com/john-s-2/2023/05/17/bryan-kohberger-indicted-by-grand-jury-in-killing-of-college-students-n551466 Bryan Kohberger indicted by grand jury in killing of college students In order to continue to hold Kohberger prosecutors had two choices. They could go through a preliminary hearing where lawyers for both sides would spell out some of the evidence in the case or they could bring and indictment through a grand jury. Kohberger had been scheduled for a preliminary hearing in June but it appears prosecutors decided to take the other path and make the case to a grand jury in secret. The prosecutors’ decision to impanel a grand jury, however, was not anticipated and allows the state to avoid the week-long preliminary hearing that would have required it to present evidence before a judge as well as permit the defense counsel to cross-examine witnesses. Since January, lawyers, police and other officials have refrained from making statements after Latah County Magistrate Judge Megan Marshall issued a gag order, which is being challenged by a coalition of news organizations… Kohberger has yet to enter a plea, but is expected to do so at an arraignment Monday. Kohberger will plead not guilty. He’s potentially facing the death penalty and, possibly because he was a grad student studying criminology, may believe he can beat the system. However, there seems to be significant evidence linking him to the murders. The knife used in the murders has never been found but a sheath for what authorities believe was the murder weapon was left behind at the crime scene. “The sheath was later processed and had ‘Ka-Bar’ ‘USMC’ and the United States Marine Corps eagle globe and anchor insignia stamped on the outside of it,” Payne wrote. “The Idaho state lab later located a single source of male DNA (suspect Profile) left on the button snap of the knife sheath.” While police were investigation, Kohberger was driving home to Pennsylvania for winter break. Police got a DNA sample from the trash of the family home. On Dec. 27, police collected garbage from outside the Kohberger home. The evidence was sent to the Idaho State Lab for testing and a DNA profile was compared with DNA discovered on the knife sheath. According to the affidavit, the DNA retrieved from the trash indicated a high probability it is from the biological father of the person who left DNA on the knife sheath at the crime scene in Moscow. The other major evidence in the case is the cell phone data. It shows that Kohberger had been in the vicinity of the house where the murders took place at least 12 times in the months before the attack. It also showed that on the night of the killing, Kohberger left his home in Washington after midnight headed toward Idaho. Then his phone was switched off during the time of the killings. Then it was switched back on after the killings and showed him driving back from Idaho to Washington. And he made one more trip. A few hours later, after 9 a.m. on Nov. 13, Kohberger traveled from Pullman to an area close to the crime scene and quickly returned home. On top of all of that, one of the roommates saw the suspect leaving the house the night of the murders. D.M. stated she opened her door for the third time after she heard the crying and saw a figure clad in black clothing and a mask that covered the person’s mouth and nose walking towards her. D.M. described the figure as 5′ 10″ or taller, male, not very muscular, but athletically built with bushy eyebrows. The male walked past D.M. as she stood in a “frozen shock phase.” The male walked towards the back sliding glass door. D.M. locked herself in her room after seeing the male. D.M. did not state that she recognized the male. This leads investigators to believe that the murderer left the scene. What the case is lacking, at least so far, is any clear motive. It’s still not clear whether Kohberger knew any of the victims or why though we do know that investigators have requested the social media information on the three female victims. Search warrants recently executed by Idaho authorities demanded TikTok and Google hand over the user history dating back to January 2021 of three of the four victims: Madison Mogen, 21, Kaylee Goncalves, 21, and Xana Kernodle, 20… Retired FBI agent Jennifer Coffindaffer said the warrants suggest police could be searching for a connection between Kohberger, 28, and his alleged victims that far pre-dates the murders. We’ll have to wait and see what those searches turned up. If Kohberger is arraigned Monday the judge will likely set his trial date at that time. https://www.dailywire.com/news/ex-biden-nuclear-official-sam-brinton-arrested-as-fugitive-from-justice Ex-Biden Nuclear Official Sam Brinton Arrested As ‘Fugitive From Justice’ Sam Brinton, the “nonbinary” activist tapped by Joe Biden for a key nuclear role before he was fired for repeatedly stealing women’s clothes, was arrested Wednesday night as a “fugitive from justice,” The Daily Wire has learned. Montgomery County, Maryland, police arrested him at his home on Wednesday, police logs show. He is currently in jail and being held without bond. A neighbor told The Daily Wire that “four unmarked police showed up last night, they would not let his spouse Kevin leave. After about an hour Sam Brinton was escorted out in handcuffs.” Brinton is set to appear for a hearing before Judge Victor Del Pino on Thursday afternoon. This is a breaking news story and will be updated. https://www.theblaze.com/news/radical-us-rep-cori-bush-proposes-14-trillion-in-federal-reparations Radical US Rep. Cori Bush proposes $14 trillion in federal reparations, says America has 'moral and legal obligation' to pay up 'for the enslavement of Africans Far-left U.S. Rep. Cori Bush proposed $14 trillion in federal reparations Wednesday, saying America has a "moral and legal obligation" to pay up "for the enslavement of Africans." National Public Radio characterized the Missouri Democrat's push as an "effort to see the federal government atone for the practice of chattel slavery and hundreds of years of racist policies that followed." https://twitter.com/i/status/1659175389887864832 - Play Video She added that "America must provide reparations if we desire a prosperous future for all," the outlet added. "We know that we continue to live under slavery's vestiges. We know how slavery has perpetuated Jim Crow. We know how slavery's impacts live on today," Bush added, according to NPR, which also said she cited the racial wealth gap, voter suppression, infant mortality rates, and other negative health outcomes for black people. More from NPR: About three-quarters or more of white adults oppose reparations, and so do a majority of Latinos and Asian Americans. Black Americans overwhelmingly support the proposal, and young people in general are more likely to support cash payments to the descendants of enslaved people than their older counterparts. But more than 90 percent of Republicans say they oppose it, while Democrats are split nearly 50/50 on whether descendants should receive compensation. Bush has been hard at work of late pushing leftist perspectives and policies: She and U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) were the only two lawmakers who voted against a resolution Monday to honor law enforcement; this week is "Police Week." Last month Bush suggested in a tweet that Republicans run on a platform that includes "white supremacy" and "gun violence." In January, she angrily lashed out at black Republican Rep. Byron Donalds of Florida, calling him a "prop" for the GOP and and accusing him of backing a "policy agenda intent on upholding and perpetuating white supremacy." https://www.breitbart.com/health/2023/05/17/poll-28-of-canadians-approve-of-assisted-suicide-for-homelessness/ Poll: 28% of Canadians Approve of ‘Assisted Suicide’ for Homelessness Canada’s National Post on Tuesday published the results of a poll that show nearly a third of Canadians believe assisted suicide should be offered to homeless people who are weary of their lives. A fifth of the respondents said Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) should be offered as an option to anyone, regardless of medical or psychological condition. The poll, conducted by a public opinion firm called Research Co. founded by noted Canadian pollster Mario Canseco, looks like the rapidly approaching bottom of a slippery slope that began when Canada became one of the few countries to legalize assisted suicide for non-medical reasons in 2021. A larger number of countries have legalized euthanasia and assisted suicide — similar but not identical procedures that vary based on how deeply a doctor is involved in the process — for people suffering from severe chronic pain or terminal illnesses. There is constant pressure to “liberalize” the procedure further with arguments that adults of sound mind should be able to request humane medically assisted death for any reason they see fit. In some countries, the requirements for “sound mind” and even “adult” have been challenged. Belgium, for example, allows children of any age to request euthanasia if they have a terminal illness. In February, a Canadian parliamentary committee recommended expanding MAID to allow “mature minors” to request the procedure. Canada lifted the requirement for adults to be suffering from a terminal illness in 2021, and in March 2023 it formally authorized euthanasia for people suffering from mental illnesses, although implementation of that change was pushed back to 2024 at the last minute. Critics of the practice pointed to an explosion of suicides among Canadians as MAID was first destigmatized, and then actively promoted by doctors trained to bring euthanasia up in conversation with patients, rather than waiting for them to make the fateful request. The ensuing surge of assisted suicides was remarkable, as the National Post reported: “While only 2,838 Canadians opted for assisted suicide in the first full year of legalized MAID, as of last count in 2021 that had risen to 10,064 – an increase of 32.4 per cent over just the year before.” When MAID was authorized for people with mental illness, skeptics predicted health officials would see it as a cost-effective method for cleaning out overcrowded clinics. Last August, a Canadian armed forces veteran suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder said he was offered medically assisted suicide by an employee from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs even though he had never expressed any interest in dying. MAID in Canada does not even require supervision by medical doctors, only nurse practitioners, and it is offered to prisoners, a measure even toddler-suicide Belgium balked at. According to the Research Co. poll, 73 percent of Canadians are comfortable with the current state of MAID, and only 16 percent want to put restrictions back in place. The National Post noted a growing number of Canadians across all demographic lines believe assisted suicide should be liberalized even further: Perhaps most strikingly, half of the poll respondents said they were untroubled by reports that people with severe illness are choosing MAID because they cannot obtain the medical treatment they need from Canada’s overstressed socialized medical system. Over half, 51 percent, said they endorsed “inability to receive medical treatment” as a reason for requesting assisted suicide, which will come as grim news to MAID critics who thought killing patients because Canada is running out of medicine would be the last straw. The only place Canada’s enthusiasm for euthanasia appears to falter is the plan to offer MAID to people with mental illness, perhaps because securing legitimate consent from people who are not of sound mind is problematic. Canadian Justice Minister David Lametti said MAID eligibility for the mentally ill was pushed back to March 2024 in order to “provide sufficient time to ensure our health care system fully protects those who may be vulnerable and supports autonomy and freedom of choice.” And now for the run down: https://townhall.com/tipsheet/spencerbrown/2023/05/17/biden-considering-ban-on-chocolate-milk-in-schools-n2623260 As if President Joe Biden and his administration haven't already done enough to make life more difficult and usher in more hardship for the American people, his band of merry muck-ups are now setting their sights on school lunches and toying around with a ban on chocolate milk — as well as strawberry milk and other flavor alternatives — over concerns about added sugars. Yes, the same administration that called it "outrageous" and "immoral" to prevent children from taking life-altering hormones to prevent puberty for the purpose of "transitioning" is worried that milk provided at school might have ill effects on their health. https://townhall.com/tipsheet/rebeccadowns/2023/05/18/marjorie-taylor-greene-files-impeachment-articles-against-joe-biden-and-more-n2623423 Republicans are putting their money with their mouth is when it comes to holding President Joe Biden and his Cabinet accountable. On Thursday morning, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) announced that she was filing articles of impeachment against the president, but he's not the only one. She's also filed impeachment articles against FBI Director Christopher Wray, Attorney General Merrick Garland, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, and U.S. Attorney Matthew, as part of what she is calling Impeachment Week. During her press conference, the congresswoman referred to the Biden administration as "America last" and argued that it "has been working since January 20, 2021, to systemically destroy this country," specifically when it comes to how his handling of illegal immigration. https://townhall.com/tipsheet/rebeccadowns/2023/05/17/nc-legislature-overrides-governors-veto-making-12-week-abortion-ban-law-n2623365 NC Legislature Overrides Gov. Cooper's Veto, Making 12-Week Abortion Ban the Law In a post-Dobbs v. Jackson world, states are considering abortion legislation at an increasing rate. The latest includes North Carolina, where the state legislature on Tuesday night overrode a veto on a 12-week abortion ban from Gov. Roy Cooper (D-NC). North Carolina is a particularly interesting case as the state "experienced a greater spike in abortions than any other state" in the first two months after Dobbs fell, according to The Washington Post. The new law, S.B. 20, the Care for Women, Children, and Families Act, also provides funding of foster care programs, as well as paid family leave and pregnancy resource centers. It's set to go into effect on July 1, 2023. It was previously covered how the state legislature passed the bill earlier this month. While Cooper was expected to veto the bill, overriding his veto was likely but not necessarily certain. Republicans could only afford to lose one member. The bill was able to become law, though, thanks to members who refused to budge, including Rep. Tricia Cotham, who last month switched from the Democratic Party to the GOP, as Madeline also highlighted.

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Friday, May 19th, 2023. Concordis Education Partners: Classical Christian education has reminded us to aim education at truth, but the trivium has been used as a formula rather than a way of training students in discernment. To teach well, you must coach. Concordis Foundation is offering their third annual BOOT CAMP – a faculty summit – July 11-13th in Moscow, Idaho. This is a three-day intensive teaching training where you learn to coach students, using the trivium, so that you can meet students at all learning levels. Learn more at concordispartners.com https://hotair.com/john-s-2/2023/05/17/bryan-kohberger-indicted-by-grand-jury-in-killing-of-college-students-n551466 Bryan Kohberger indicted by grand jury in killing of college students In order to continue to hold Kohberger prosecutors had two choices. They could go through a preliminary hearing where lawyers for both sides would spell out some of the evidence in the case or they could bring and indictment through a grand jury. Kohberger had been scheduled for a preliminary hearing in June but it appears prosecutors decided to take the other path and make the case to a grand jury in secret. The prosecutors’ decision to impanel a grand jury, however, was not anticipated and allows the state to avoid the week-long preliminary hearing that would have required it to present evidence before a judge as well as permit the defense counsel to cross-examine witnesses. Since January, lawyers, police and other officials have refrained from making statements after Latah County Magistrate Judge Megan Marshall issued a gag order, which is being challenged by a coalition of news organizations… Kohberger has yet to enter a plea, but is expected to do so at an arraignment Monday. Kohberger will plead not guilty. He’s potentially facing the death penalty and, possibly because he was a grad student studying criminology, may believe he can beat the system. However, there seems to be significant evidence linking him to the murders. The knife used in the murders has never been found but a sheath for what authorities believe was the murder weapon was left behind at the crime scene. “The sheath was later processed and had ‘Ka-Bar’ ‘USMC’ and the United States Marine Corps eagle globe and anchor insignia stamped on the outside of it,” Payne wrote. “The Idaho state lab later located a single source of male DNA (suspect Profile) left on the button snap of the knife sheath.” While police were investigation, Kohberger was driving home to Pennsylvania for winter break. Police got a DNA sample from the trash of the family home. On Dec. 27, police collected garbage from outside the Kohberger home. The evidence was sent to the Idaho State Lab for testing and a DNA profile was compared with DNA discovered on the knife sheath. According to the affidavit, the DNA retrieved from the trash indicated a high probability it is from the biological father of the person who left DNA on the knife sheath at the crime scene in Moscow. The other major evidence in the case is the cell phone data. It shows that Kohberger had been in the vicinity of the house where the murders took place at least 12 times in the months before the attack. It also showed that on the night of the killing, Kohberger left his home in Washington after midnight headed toward Idaho. Then his phone was switched off during the time of the killings. Then it was switched back on after the killings and showed him driving back from Idaho to Washington. And he made one more trip. A few hours later, after 9 a.m. on Nov. 13, Kohberger traveled from Pullman to an area close to the crime scene and quickly returned home. On top of all of that, one of the roommates saw the suspect leaving the house the night of the murders. D.M. stated she opened her door for the third time after she heard the crying and saw a figure clad in black clothing and a mask that covered the person’s mouth and nose walking towards her. D.M. described the figure as 5′ 10″ or taller, male, not very muscular, but athletically built with bushy eyebrows. The male walked past D.M. as she stood in a “frozen shock phase.” The male walked towards the back sliding glass door. D.M. locked herself in her room after seeing the male. D.M. did not state that she recognized the male. This leads investigators to believe that the murderer left the scene. What the case is lacking, at least so far, is any clear motive. It’s still not clear whether Kohberger knew any of the victims or why though we do know that investigators have requested the social media information on the three female victims. Search warrants recently executed by Idaho authorities demanded TikTok and Google hand over the user history dating back to January 2021 of three of the four victims: Madison Mogen, 21, Kaylee Goncalves, 21, and Xana Kernodle, 20… Retired FBI agent Jennifer Coffindaffer said the warrants suggest police could be searching for a connection between Kohberger, 28, and his alleged victims that far pre-dates the murders. We’ll have to wait and see what those searches turned up. If Kohberger is arraigned Monday the judge will likely set his trial date at that time. https://www.dailywire.com/news/ex-biden-nuclear-official-sam-brinton-arrested-as-fugitive-from-justice Ex-Biden Nuclear Official Sam Brinton Arrested As ‘Fugitive From Justice’ Sam Brinton, the “nonbinary” activist tapped by Joe Biden for a key nuclear role before he was fired for repeatedly stealing women’s clothes, was arrested Wednesday night as a “fugitive from justice,” The Daily Wire has learned. Montgomery County, Maryland, police arrested him at his home on Wednesday, police logs show. He is currently in jail and being held without bond. A neighbor told The Daily Wire that “four unmarked police showed up last night, they would not let his spouse Kevin leave. After about an hour Sam Brinton was escorted out in handcuffs.” Brinton is set to appear for a hearing before Judge Victor Del Pino on Thursday afternoon. This is a breaking news story and will be updated. https://www.theblaze.com/news/radical-us-rep-cori-bush-proposes-14-trillion-in-federal-reparations Radical US Rep. Cori Bush proposes $14 trillion in federal reparations, says America has 'moral and legal obligation' to pay up 'for the enslavement of Africans Far-left U.S. Rep. Cori Bush proposed $14 trillion in federal reparations Wednesday, saying America has a "moral and legal obligation" to pay up "for the enslavement of Africans." National Public Radio characterized the Missouri Democrat's push as an "effort to see the federal government atone for the practice of chattel slavery and hundreds of years of racist policies that followed." https://twitter.com/i/status/1659175389887864832 - Play Video She added that "America must provide reparations if we desire a prosperous future for all," the outlet added. "We know that we continue to live under slavery's vestiges. We know how slavery has perpetuated Jim Crow. We know how slavery's impacts live on today," Bush added, according to NPR, which also said she cited the racial wealth gap, voter suppression, infant mortality rates, and other negative health outcomes for black people. More from NPR: About three-quarters or more of white adults oppose reparations, and so do a majority of Latinos and Asian Americans. Black Americans overwhelmingly support the proposal, and young people in general are more likely to support cash payments to the descendants of enslaved people than their older counterparts. But more than 90 percent of Republicans say they oppose it, while Democrats are split nearly 50/50 on whether descendants should receive compensation. Bush has been hard at work of late pushing leftist perspectives and policies: She and U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) were the only two lawmakers who voted against a resolution Monday to honor law enforcement; this week is "Police Week." Last month Bush suggested in a tweet that Republicans run on a platform that includes "white supremacy" and "gun violence." In January, she angrily lashed out at black Republican Rep. Byron Donalds of Florida, calling him a "prop" for the GOP and and accusing him of backing a "policy agenda intent on upholding and perpetuating white supremacy." https://www.breitbart.com/health/2023/05/17/poll-28-of-canadians-approve-of-assisted-suicide-for-homelessness/ Poll: 28% of Canadians Approve of ‘Assisted Suicide’ for Homelessness Canada’s National Post on Tuesday published the results of a poll that show nearly a third of Canadians believe assisted suicide should be offered to homeless people who are weary of their lives. A fifth of the respondents said Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) should be offered as an option to anyone, regardless of medical or psychological condition. The poll, conducted by a public opinion firm called Research Co. founded by noted Canadian pollster Mario Canseco, looks like the rapidly approaching bottom of a slippery slope that began when Canada became one of the few countries to legalize assisted suicide for non-medical reasons in 2021. A larger number of countries have legalized euthanasia and assisted suicide — similar but not identical procedures that vary based on how deeply a doctor is involved in the process — for people suffering from severe chronic pain or terminal illnesses. There is constant pressure to “liberalize” the procedure further with arguments that adults of sound mind should be able to request humane medically assisted death for any reason they see fit. In some countries, the requirements for “sound mind” and even “adult” have been challenged. Belgium, for example, allows children of any age to request euthanasia if they have a terminal illness. In February, a Canadian parliamentary committee recommended expanding MAID to allow “mature minors” to request the procedure. Canada lifted the requirement for adults to be suffering from a terminal illness in 2021, and in March 2023 it formally authorized euthanasia for people suffering from mental illnesses, although implementation of that change was pushed back to 2024 at the last minute. Critics of the practice pointed to an explosion of suicides among Canadians as MAID was first destigmatized, and then actively promoted by doctors trained to bring euthanasia up in conversation with patients, rather than waiting for them to make the fateful request. The ensuing surge of assisted suicides was remarkable, as the National Post reported: “While only 2,838 Canadians opted for assisted suicide in the first full year of legalized MAID, as of last count in 2021 that had risen to 10,064 – an increase of 32.4 per cent over just the year before.” When MAID was authorized for people with mental illness, skeptics predicted health officials would see it as a cost-effective method for cleaning out overcrowded clinics. Last August, a Canadian armed forces veteran suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder said he was offered medically assisted suicide by an employee from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs even though he had never expressed any interest in dying. MAID in Canada does not even require supervision by medical doctors, only nurse practitioners, and it is offered to prisoners, a measure even toddler-suicide Belgium balked at. According to the Research Co. poll, 73 percent of Canadians are comfortable with the current state of MAID, and only 16 percent want to put restrictions back in place. The National Post noted a growing number of Canadians across all demographic lines believe assisted suicide should be liberalized even further: Perhaps most strikingly, half of the poll respondents said they were untroubled by reports that people with severe illness are choosing MAID because they cannot obtain the medical treatment they need from Canada’s overstressed socialized medical system. Over half, 51 percent, said they endorsed “inability to receive medical treatment” as a reason for requesting assisted suicide, which will come as grim news to MAID critics who thought killing patients because Canada is running out of medicine would be the last straw. The only place Canada’s enthusiasm for euthanasia appears to falter is the plan to offer MAID to people with mental illness, perhaps because securing legitimate consent from people who are not of sound mind is problematic. Canadian Justice Minister David Lametti said MAID eligibility for the mentally ill was pushed back to March 2024 in order to “provide sufficient time to ensure our health care system fully protects those who may be vulnerable and supports autonomy and freedom of choice.” And now for the run down: https://townhall.com/tipsheet/spencerbrown/2023/05/17/biden-considering-ban-on-chocolate-milk-in-schools-n2623260 As if President Joe Biden and his administration haven't already done enough to make life more difficult and usher in more hardship for the American people, his band of merry muck-ups are now setting their sights on school lunches and toying around with a ban on chocolate milk — as well as strawberry milk and other flavor alternatives — over concerns about added sugars. Yes, the same administration that called it "outrageous" and "immoral" to prevent children from taking life-altering hormones to prevent puberty for the purpose of "transitioning" is worried that milk provided at school might have ill effects on their health. https://townhall.com/tipsheet/rebeccadowns/2023/05/18/marjorie-taylor-greene-files-impeachment-articles-against-joe-biden-and-more-n2623423 Republicans are putting their money with their mouth is when it comes to holding President Joe Biden and his Cabinet accountable. On Thursday morning, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) announced that she was filing articles of impeachment against the president, but he's not the only one. She's also filed impeachment articles against FBI Director Christopher Wray, Attorney General Merrick Garland, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, and U.S. Attorney Matthew, as part of what she is calling Impeachment Week. During her press conference, the congresswoman referred to the Biden administration as "America last" and argued that it "has been working since January 20, 2021, to systemically destroy this country," specifically when it comes to how his handling of illegal immigration. https://townhall.com/tipsheet/rebeccadowns/2023/05/17/nc-legislature-overrides-governors-veto-making-12-week-abortion-ban-law-n2623365 NC Legislature Overrides Gov. Cooper's Veto, Making 12-Week Abortion Ban the Law In a post-Dobbs v. Jackson world, states are considering abortion legislation at an increasing rate. The latest includes North Carolina, where the state legislature on Tuesday night overrode a veto on a 12-week abortion ban from Gov. Roy Cooper (D-NC). North Carolina is a particularly interesting case as the state "experienced a greater spike in abortions than any other state" in the first two months after Dobbs fell, according to The Washington Post. The new law, S.B. 20, the Care for Women, Children, and Families Act, also provides funding of foster care programs, as well as paid family leave and pregnancy resource centers. It's set to go into effect on July 1, 2023. It was previously covered how the state legislature passed the bill earlier this month. While Cooper was expected to veto the bill, overriding his veto was likely but not necessarily certain. Republicans could only afford to lose one member. The bill was able to become law, though, thanks to members who refused to budge, including Rep. Tricia Cotham, who last month switched from the Democratic Party to the GOP, as Madeline also highlighted.

Guest host Bruce Claggett talks to Mario Canseco, President ResearchCo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Research Co polling. Headline: Criticism of Trudeau increases in Western Canada. Abacus polling. Headline: Conservatives open up an 8-point lead over the Liberals as 70%+ Canadians don't think the Liberal government is focused enough on the cost of living, healthcare or housing. Guest: Mario Canseco. President. Research Co. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mario Canseco is the President of Research Co., a public opinion research firm based in Vancouver.

Mario Canseco, President of the Research Co. Polling Company discusses how the financials of British Columbians has worsened today than pre-pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CANADIANS ARE GETTING RELIGION A new survey indicates that Canadians are less likely than their neighbours to the south to prioritize their faith, but suggests that spirituality is rising in Canada, and may be declining in the U.S. Libby Znaimer is joined by Mario Canseco, President at Research Co. and Reverend Michael Coren, author, contributing columnist for the Toronto Star, and a priest in the Anglican Church of Canada, to explore this issue. SNOW STORM COMING Libby Znaimer is joined by Doug Gillham, Meteorologist at The Weather Network for an update on this week's upcoming wintry walloping. ONTARIO TO SWAP ORIGINAL BRAND-NAME DRUGS FOR CHEAPER BIOSIMILAR DRUGS FOR SENIORS Ontario is moving more seniors and people on social assistance from original brand-name drugs for conditions like inflammatory bowel disease to cheaper “biosimilar” drugs. But there are concerns that the switch could throw some patients off track. Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Kashif Pirzada, emergency physician in Toronto and co-founder of Critical Drugs Coalition; and Dean Miller, pharmacist and president & CEO at Whole Health Pharmacy Partners to discuss this issue. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

Last Saturday Saskatchewan premier Scott Moe joined RGS to explain the tabled Saskatchewan First Act, confirming the province's autonomy and exclusive jurisdiction concerning Saskatchewan natural resources. Tomorrow Alberta premier Danielle Smith joins RGS to speak to her government's primary objectives between now and the May 29, 2023, provincial election. Will Premier Smith table/pass the much talked about Alberta Sovereignty Act?  ResearchCo national polling firm has gauged public knowledge of and interest in both the Saskatchewan First Act and Alberta Sovereignty legislation. Guest: Mario Canseco. President. ResearchCo (from Vancouver). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mario Canseco, President of Research Co. Polling Company discusses the appedite in British Columbia to change the name of the province. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mario Canseco, President of the Research Co. Polling Company discusses why there was such a low voter turnout for the 2022 BC municipal elections Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean Orr is a Vancouver City Council candidate for VOTE Socialist. Mario Canseco is the President of Research Co., a public opinion research firm based in Vancouver, who previously appeared on This is VANCOLOUR Episode #78 and #136.

Ep 409 - Health Care on Trial Guest: Dr Brian Day   A recent Research Co. survey on health care shows that confidence in our healthcare system is dropping. “Three years ago, 77% of Canadians were proud of the healthcare system,” says Mario Canseco. “In 2022, the proportion has dropped by 19 points to 58%.” And an Angus Reid poll showed 70% of British Columbians feel the province is doing a poor job in health care and the opioid crisis.   Premier Horgan pointed the finger at Ottawa, saying, “The federal government must come to the table to address a lack of federal funding in health care across the country to protect and improve the services the people rely on.” Dr Brian Day says, “We're doing an awful job of meeting the health care needs of Canadians. It's the core reason we started the Cambie Clinic, to give people greater access to health care.”   That's the backdrop against which the Court of Appeal in British Columbia upheld a ban on paying directly for health care and private insurance. A three-justice panel ruled in favour of the BC Medicare Protection Act. The court rejected an argument that the public system fails to deliver timely quality care.   We invited Dr Brian Day, the man who is the face of private clinics, to join us for a Conversation That Matters about what now. Join us at a Conversations Live event, sign up for advance notice about upcoming events at conversationslive.ca

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Mario Canseco, President of the Research Co. Polling Company discusses a new poll that shows that Americans are more upset than Canadians when pondering freedom

Mario Canseco, President of the Research Co polling company brings more on Canadian attitudes with the federal/provincial governments as we continue to move through the COVID pandemic 

Mario Canseco is the President of Research Co., a public opinion research firm based in Vancouver. He is also a political and cultural commentator whose writing has appeared in the Vancouver Sun, The Globe and Mail, National Observer, and The Tyee. He is also a columnist for Glacier Media, including Business in Vancouver and Vancouver is Awesome. He first appeared on This is VANCOLOUR on Episode #78.

Like most of us, Dr Bonnie Henry is now losing patience with those resisting vaccines Dr. Bonnie Henry has had it with those resisting COVID vaccines. Guest - Vaughn Palmer, Provincial affairs columnist for the Vancouver Sun Canadians are feeling less confident that the worst of COVID is over, poll suggests Do YOU think the worst of Covid is behind us? Guest -  Mario Canseco, President of the Research Co polling company The Jas Johal Show Political Panel This week's panelists: Guest - Sandy Garossino - Former Crown prosecutor and Columnist with the National Observer Guest - Stephen Smart - Western Canada General Manager for Hill and Knowlton Strategies, Former Legislative Bureau Chief for CBC, Former Press Secretary to the Premier of B.C. Former CSIS agent says foreign interference in our politics needs to be taken seriously Guest - Michel Juneau-Katsuya - Former Chief of Asia-Pacific at CSIS, Author of the book, 'Nest of Spies' Conservatives' performance across Canada raises questions of political interference Are you concerned about foreign interference?  Guest - Ian Young - Vancouver correspondent for the South China Morning Post    

Do YOU think the worst of Covid is behind us? Guest -  Mario Canseco, President of the Research Co polling company

Eric chats with Mario Canseco about the support or lack thereof for energy projects.

How will this impact the election, and the eventual result?  And, how are people feeling so far? We chat with Research Co President, Mario Canseco