Podcasts about official opposition

Trudie Mason is joined by Lionel Perez, Former city councilor and former leader of the Official Opposition at Montreal City Hall, and Andrew Caddell, columnist for the Hill Times and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy. Montreal's iconic rainbow-coloured balls will return to the Gay Village as part of a $200-million redevelopment of Sainte-Catherine Street East. The PLQ added two big names in former president of the Montreal Chamber of Commerce Michel Leblanc and President of the Old Brewery Mission James Hughes. Prime Minister Mark Carney is not being fazed by the comments of U.S President Donald Trump. New York City has revived its so-called "sticker of shame" campaign, placing large warning stickers on vehicles that commit traffic violations.

Greg Brady & Hon. Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition discuss: 1 - Chris Alexander enters municipal election 2 - Billy Bishop airport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady & Hon. Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition discuss: 1 - Chris Alexander enters municipal election 2 - Billy Bishop airport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady & Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition discuss: 1 - A vote for a spoiler candidate is a vote for Olivia Chow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady & Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition discuss: 1 - A vote for a spoiler candidate is a vote for Olivia Chow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady & Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition discuss: 1 - Jim Blanchard: "All I can say is I want Canadians to understand that 90% of us view Canada as our best friend, ally and partner." 2 - Toronto's bad reputation? 3 - Billy Bishop Airport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady & Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition discuss: 1 - Jim Blanchard: "All I can say is I want Canadians to understand that 90% of us view Canada as our best friend, ally and partner." 2 - Toronto's bad reputation? 3 - Billy Bishop Airport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady & Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition discuss: 1 - Gordie Howe bridge to open to cars today after months of cross-border controversy 2 - Billy Bishop Airport expansion plans halted by federal government Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady & Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition discuss: 1 - Gordie Howe bridge to open to cars today after months of cross-border controversy 2 - Billy Bishop Airport expansion plans halted by federal government Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady talked to Hon. Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition, about interprovincial alcohol trade barriers, the Gordie Howe International Bridge opening amid Canada-U.S. tensions, and new polling suggests trouble for Doug Ford's PCs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining Trudie Mason The Big Five this morning were Lionel Perez, former city councilor and former leader of the Official Opposition at Montreal City Hall and political analyst Karim Boulos. Among the topics discussed on The Big Five If you thought Prime Minister Mark Carney was going to immediately strike back at the U.S after President Donald Trump announced new 50 percent tariffs, then you are not going to be happy It has officially been 100 days since Christine Fréchette officially became the Premier of Quebec The City of Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville is offering residents a $100 rebate if they replace gas-powered lawn and garden equipment with electric alternatives

Greg Brady talked to Hon. Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition, about interprovincial alcohol trade barriers, the Gordie Howe International Bridge opening amid Canada-U.S. tensions, and new polling suggests trouble for Doug Ford's PCs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady talked to Hon. Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition, about how the physical connection between Canada and the United States has never been stronger but politically, the relationship faces fresh challenges Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady talked to Hon. Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition, about how the physical connection between Canada and the United States has never been stronger but politically, the relationship faces fresh challenges Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady talked to Hon. Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition, about Canada pullsing back from a joint bridge celebration with the U.S. as tariff threats intensify, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Response Jill Dunlop's interview cut short by a staff intervention, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady talked to Hon. Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition, about Canada pullsing back from a joint bridge celebration with the U.S. as tariff threats intensify, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Response Jill Dunlop's interview cut short by a staff intervention, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady talked to Hon. Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition, about President Trump escalating his trade fight with Canada, announcing a 50% tariff on a range of Canadian exports amid disputes over autos and alcohol, and a Brampton Progressive Conservative MPP facing scrutiny after taxpayer-funded advertisements appeared in his father's community newspaper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady talked to Hon. Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition, about Carney's conversation with Trump at the World Cup Final, the new Gordie Howe Bridge deal, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Rob Fai & Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition discuss: 1 - Trump uses primetime address to raise doubts about US elections ahead of midterms 2 - No sharing of Gordie Howe bridge tolls until debt is repaid, Carney says 3 - ‘Sovereignty comes with responsibility:' U.S. lawmakers to Canada on wildfires Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Rob Fai & Marit Stiles, MPP for Davenport, leader of the Ontario NDP and the leader of the Official Opposition discuss: 1 - Ford breaks silence on hotel expense scandal 2 - Ford's office freezes hiring, eliminates positions to cut costs, memo shows 3 - Wildfires threaten Northern Ontario communities as province asks for federal help 4 - Gordie Howe Bridge's net revenue to be ‘modest' in early years, Mark Carney says Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Rob Fai & Hon. Lisa Raitt Former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition discuss: 1 - Toronto ranks third-worst in the world for air quality as orange-level warning persists 2 - Trump laying foundation for tough mid-term in November 3 - U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth unveils plan to test troops for low testosterone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trudie Mason is joined by Lionel Perez, Former city councilor and former leader of the Official Opposition at Montreal City Hall, and Andrew Caddell, columnist for the Hill Times and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy, A new report shows that Canadians trust China more than the U.S. The report from Pew Research says that 44 percent of Canadians have a favorable view of China. All this week, the Journal de Montreal has been compiling testimonies from drivers about their experience regarding traffic in Montreal. The federal government is making changes to reduce the amount of immigrants coming into Canada. Montreal Public Health has issued an overdose alert after a sharp rise in suspected overdoses linked to a highly toxic drug supply. Turns out even if a company is losing an extreme amount of money, there is still enough in the system to give high ranking executives performance pays.

Guest host Rob Fai & Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition discuss: 1 - What does this PMO shuffle tell you about how Carney wants to run his office, especially with Scott Gilmore and Maia Johnson moving into more prominent roles? 2 - Carney promotes key advisers Scott Gilmore, Maia Johnson in PMO shuffle 3 - Carney drops $160,000 on airplane food during one trip 4 - Ford government minister bills taxpayers $16K for Toronto hotels despite living in city Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Rob Fai & Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition discuss: 1 - Former Manitoba MP Inky Mark charged with gun offences 2 - Toronto's top doctor to study impacts of expanding Billy Bishop airport 3 - TTC employees no longer have to take random drug and alcohol tests, arbitrator says 4 - Cost of storing banned U.S. booze in Ontario reaches $8 million Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Rob Fai & Hon. Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition discuss: 1 - Two dead, Four injured after ‘exchange of gunfire' in the middle of Toronto street festival 2 - Several injured after exchange of gunfire, stolen rideshare vehicle crashes near Toronto waterfront 3 - U.S. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham dead at 71 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady & Hon. Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition discuss: 1 - California inks nefarious deal with Canadians to save wine industry from brink of collapse 2 - Why Canada and the U.S. can't agree on opening the Gordie Howe Bridge 3 - City of Toronto contracted out managing the on-again/off-again FIFA fanfest to an outside entity. That outside entity didn't pay their employees for weeks and the City gave a $25 MILLION contract to run this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady & Hon. Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition discuss: 1 - Allowing private health insurance for basic care could reduce wait times, expand hospital beds: report 2 - NDP hope Greenbelt scandal haunts Doug Ford in byelections Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady & Hon. Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition discuss: 1 - PM Carney poaches Conservative MP in latest batch of Senate appointments 2 - More than 40% of Canadian manufacturers weighing move to U.S., KPMG poll finds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady & Hon. Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition discuss: Republican bill aims to punish Canadian provinces with U.S. alcohol bans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The leader of the Official Opposition is in Edmonton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady & Hon. Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition discuss: 1 - Alberta's premier gets cheers and jeers as she rolls through Stampede parade 2 - John Tory Jr. seeks federal Liberal nomination for Beaches-East York riding Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady & Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition discuss: USMCA wasn't renewed. What's next for the North American trade deal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady & Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition discuss: 1 - Ontario education minister urges parents not to pull kids from school for sports 2 - Sankofa Square should be renamed and cleaned up, says Toronto mayoral candidate Brad Bradford 3 - We should never accept a political culture in which politicians have to answer questions about NOT attending events like Pride. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady & Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition discuss: 1 - A key CUSMA 'checkpoint' is coming. Businesses and unions are balancing anxiety and hope 2 - Poilievre calls for hearings into B.C. ‘condo bailout' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady & Hon. Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition discuss: 1 - Canada made it easier for World Cup fans to cross the border, but they did not come 2 - Premier Ford meeting meeting with US and Canada Pete Hoekstra 3 - Carney announcing decision on future of 24 Sussex in coming weeks: sources 4 -Carney speaks with Trump ahead of NATO summit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady & Hon. Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition discuss: 1 - PM is making a return visit to Vancouver for Wednesday's match between Canada and Switzerland at BC Place 2 - ‘Weapons have no place here': Montreal mayor calls for stricter gun control in shooting aftermath Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady & Hon. Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition discuss: 1 - HOT MIC: Carney says MPs are "just useful for votes" 2 - Fallen Montreal officer identified, amid warning of possible anti-police manifesto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest Host Rob Fai & Hon. Lisa Raitt, Former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of Official Opposition discuss: 1 - British PM Keir Starmer says he will resign by September 2 - Premier Doug Ford drowned out by protesters at 2026 Ford Fest 3 - PC government officials post photo of Ford Fest crowd that appears to have been edited to make protesters look like supporters 4 - Nine candidates now registered to run for councillor in Beaches-East York Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady & Hon. Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition discuss: 1 - Carney 'welcomes' Iran peace progress as he arrives in France for G7 summit 2 - Vice President JD Vance's appearance on The View. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady & Hon. Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition discuss: 1 - Canada is asking some who received citizenship to surrender their certificates. 2 - Officer struck by stolen vehicle driven by 12-year-old in Toronto's east end fired multiple shots 3 - Nate Erskine-Smith considering run for Toronto city council. Outgoing Liberal MP discussed idea in meeting with Chow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady & Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition discuss: 1 - Canada ties Bosnia-Herzegovina to earn long-sought first World Cup point 2 - Toronto Port Authority says Billy Bishop expansion would be self-funded. Some experts are skeptical Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady & Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition discuss: Toronto Police ETF officer killed executing search warrant, 19-year-old sought Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trudie Mason ends the week with Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, and columnist for the Montreal Gazette, and Lionel Perez, Former city councilor and former leader of the Official Opposition at Montreal City Hall. Opposition at the National Assembly are accusing Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette of going on a “witch hunt” in order to silence government sources. Today is the final day of the parliamentary session at the National Assembly and the CAQ will be trying to pass as many bills as possible. Turns out it takes 1000 hours of training before someone should be allowed to use a chainsaw. That is according to new guidelines inside Bill 101 that were imposed this week. Canada’s former chief of defence staff is warning the population that booing the U.S national anthem during hockey games could burn bridges between the two countries. Today is the second edition of "I buy a Quebec product" day.

Greg Brady & Hon. Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition discuss: 1 - U.S. Chamber of Commerce event with Doug Ford cancelled after White House complaints 2 - Quebec Auditor-General criticizes lack of planning in province's battery sector strategy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady & Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition discuss: 1 - U.S. official: Somalia's Omar Artan had suspected terror ties 2 - The road closures in place on FIFA match days in Toronto 3 - Who is Geoffrey Wall, the former Air Canada captain charged in ‘Project Icarus'? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady & Hon. Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition discuss: 1 - Ottawa opens consultation for Billy Bishop airport plan 2 - Ottawa planning social media ban for children under 16 3 - Two women charged in Etobicoke distraction theft and robbery probe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Greg Brady & Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition discuss: 1 - Gardiner, DVP to finally become Ontario's responsibility next fall 2 - Carney says he hasn't ‘formed an opinion' on Billy Bishop airport expansion, promises consultations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady & Hon. Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition discuss: 1 - ‘What happened on Mother's Day should never have happened': TTC Board Chair pitches motion to streamline transit, road closures 2 - ‘He yells': Mark Carney's focus has Liberal MPs bristling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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