Podcasts about prime minister stephen harper

Guest: Andrew MacDougall, director of Trafalgar Communications and former Director of Communications to Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

Deb has some unfiltered analysis of how the Conservatives ran their campaign. Plus – One of Canada’s top Conservative playmakers weighs in on the Federal Election GUEST: Kory Teneycke - former Director of Communications to Prime Minister Stephen Harper and now co-founder and CEO of Rubicon Strategy

In the final stretch of the Canada Election 2025, the Conservative Party seems to have taken a drastic turn in their campaign strategy, namely by excluding any mention of their leader from recent advertising altogether. If Pierre Poilievre manages to blow his former 21-point lead and lose the race, and should the Party, hypothetically, then want to vote in a new leader because of it… who would be the frontrunners? Let's talk about it, as well as the evolution of Canada's housing crisis, recorded on the eve of Canada's 2025 general election. In Episode 131 of The Bill Kelly Podcast, host Bill Kelly discusses the current Canadian election landscape, focusing on the housing crisis, political advertising strategies, and the challenges faced by the Conservative Party. He emphasizes the need for cooperation among federal, provincial, and municipal governments to address housing affordability and reflects on the shifting dynamics of political campaigns. The conversation also touches on leadership challenges within the Conservative Party and the potential for change in Canadian politics as the election approaches.Become a YouTube channel member to hear Bill's stories and life lessons from 50+ years as a broadcast journalist in his members-only series, MORAL OF THE STORY: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeUbzckOLocFzNeY1D72iCA/joinDon't forget to like, follow and subscribe across our channels! Thank you.Listen to The Bill Kelly Podcast everywhere: https://kite.link/the-bill-kelly-podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBillKellyPodcast/featuredBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thisisbillkelly.bsky.socialFacebook: https://facebook.com/TheBillKellyPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisbillkelly/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisbillkelly/SubStack: billkelly.substack.com/FURTHER READINGThe Average Home Prices in Canada 2025https://www.springfinancial.ca/blog/lifestyle/average-home-prices-in-canada?utm_source=chatgpt.com* ​Under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (2015–present), Canada's average home prices have increased significantly. In 2015, the average home price was approximately $413,000, and by 2023, it had risen to about $657,145 . This represents an increase of approximately 59% over eight years.​* In contrast, during Prime Minister Stephen Harper's tenure (2006–2015), the average home price in 2006 was around $239,800, and by 2015, it had risen to approximately $413,000 . This indicates an increase of about 72% over nine years.Singh can't stay on as leader if NDP loses official party status, Mulcair sayshttps://www.ctvnews.ca/federal-election-2025/article/singh-cant-stay-on-as-leader-if-ndp-loses-official-party-status-mulcair-says/Thomas Mulcair steps down as leader of Canada's New Democratshttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/apr/10/thomas-mulcair-steps-down-leader-canada-new-democratsTop Conservative strategist says Poilievre needs to urgently pivot or he will losehttps://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/top-conservative-strategist-poilievre-lose-1.7495524The book on Pierre Poilievre: He's ‘an angry teenager in the body of a grown man'https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-the-book-on-pierre-poilievre-hes-an-angry-teenager-in-the-body-of-a/HASHTAGS#News#Politics#ElectionCanada#MarkCarney#Liberals#LiberalParty#BreakingNews#politicalnews#newsupdate#canadanews#CanadaElection#canadianpolitics#CanadianNews#podcast#NewsPodcast#PoliticalPodcast#PoliticalNews#PoliticalCommentary#Election2025#NewsUpdates#PoliticalDebate#PoliticalInsights#CurrentAffairs#NewsCommentary#PoliticalCommentary#TodayNews#NewsToday This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billkelly.substack.com/subscribe

Quebec issues-focused panel: Tom Mulcair, CTV News Political Analyst, Dimitri Soudas, former communications director to Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Dominique Anglade, former leader of the Quebec Liberal Party; CTV’s Mike Le Couteur, CTV’s Judy Trinh, CTV’s Abigail Bimman, CTV’s Rachel Aiello; Jonathan Pedneault, Green Party Co-Leader; Gilles Duceppe, former Bloc Québécois leader.

Pierre Poilievre held massive rallies in Alberta this week and received an endorsement from former Prime Minister Stephen Harper. But why is he spending precious campaign time in a province with solid Conservative support?  We've also seen members of the media increasingly speaking out against the Conservative campaign for exerting too much control over the press. Our “recovering partisans” compare the parties' media strategies, weigh in on what the leaders' movements can tell us about the campaign, and look ahead to next week's debates. In this episode: David Christopherson, the former NDP MP for Hamilton Centre; Kristina Michaud, the outgoing Bloc Quebecois MP for Avignon—La Mitis—Matane—Matapédia; Karen Vecchio, the outgoing Conservative MP for Elgin—Middlesex—London; and Senator Rodger Cuzner, the former Liberal MP for Cape Breton—Canso. Hosted by Althia Raj.  This episode of “It's Political” was produced by Althia Raj and Kevin Sexton. Matt Hearn is our sound engineer. Our theme music is by Isaac Joel. Some of the audio clips this week were sourced from CPAC and CBC.

With his weekly update on all the goings-on in the federal election, the Canada correspondent for The Economist joins us with his thoughts on former Prime Minister Stephen Harper's endorsement of Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre... and other news from the campaign trail this week. (Krissy Holmes with Rob Russo)

In Episode 63, the focus of discussions in on two main topics: new Prime Minister Mark Carney's early days at the helm of Canada, and tariffs. Frank discusses Carney's decision to travel to Europe before the US, a move that was criticized by Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, and the significant downsizing of the new Liberal cabinet, a move that was sure to hurt some feelings inside the caucus. Frank provides the pros and cons of choosing Carney or Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to represent Canada in negotiations with President Trump, and he debunks the recent claims by former Prime Minister Stephen Harper that Carney didn't deserve credit for Canada's response to the GFC. In the tariff discussion, Frank dismisses Trump's repeated exaggerations about trade deficits equaling some sort of subsidy provided to Canada from the US.  Frank counters that the existing trade deficit is not a subsidy that costs the United States jobs, instead it is a function of our abundance of raw material inputs that the United States imports from Canada. Frank also lays to rest any notion that Canada's dairy sector is not open for business with US suppliers; in fact, the US has yet to use up more than ½ of its dairy quotas with Canada since the 2018 CUSMA agreement set new free trade supply limits. Frank finishes with some ideas for Canada's government to meet its NATO spending commitments, and his belief in the need to keep momentum moving forward with respect to the elimination of intra-provincial trade barriers. This podcast was recorded on March 17, 2025.           Chapter Headings 00:25 - Friendship Day in Colorado03:44 - Carney's Cabinet and First Trip to Europe09:02 - Carney or Poilievre – Who is Best Positioned to Negotiate with Trump?14:28 - Carney on Taxes16:41 - Harper on Carney's Contribution to Canada's GFC Response19:03 - Two East Coast Premiers Retire – is this Coincidence?21:12 - Trump's Exaggerations Used to Justify Tariffs on Canada28:38 - Meeting NATO Defense Spending Target36:24 - Understanding Dairy Quotas – Not Just a Canada Issue48:08 - Is Momentum for Removing Intra-Provincial Trade Barriers Sustainable?50:25 - Caught in the Blue Jays Vortex…Again For relevant disclosures, visit: tdsecurities.com/ca/en/legal#PodcastDisclosure. To learn more about TD Securities, visit us at tdsecurities.com or follow us on LinkedIn @tdsecurities.

Andrew MacDougall, director of Trafalgar Communications and former Director of Communications to Prime Minister Stephen Harper

With both the Ontario election and Liberal leadership race now decided, the attention of the nation is on the upcoming spring federal election. Under the threat - and the reality - of tariffs from the United States, Canadians are at an unfamiliar point in the nation's history. How might new federal leadership deliver policy to help steer us into a new era of Canada/U.S. relations? Joining the show today to offer their insights into everything from tax policy to build-outs of A.I. and defence spending, as well as all things politics are Kory Teneycke, former director of communications to Prime Minister Stephen Harper and CEO of Rubicon Strategy, and David Herle, former top advisor to Prime Minister Paul Martin, and Partner at Rubicon Strategy. Recorded on March 11, 2025. At Fidelity, our mission is to build a better future for Canadian investors and help them stay ahead. We offer investors and institutions a range of innovative and trusted investment portfolios to help them reach their financial and life goals. Fidelity mutual funds and ETFs are available by working with a financial advisor or through an online brokerage account. Visit fidelity.ca/howtobuy for more information. For a fourth year in a row, FidelityConnects by Fidelity Investments Canada was ranked #1 podcast by Canadian financial advisors in the 2024 Environics' Advisor Digital Experience Study.

The Liberal leadership race really got underway this week. Mark Carney wracked up endorsements from current cabinet ministers, while Chrystia Freeland pitched herself as running against the "Ottawa establishment".Meanwhile, Ontario Premier Doug Ford is calling an early election on Wednesday in hopes of shoring up another strong mandate, and capitalize on his visibility during the tariff fight.Vandana Kattar is a former advisor to Justin Trudeau, and a political strategist. Dennis Matthews is the President of the a national advertising agency Creative Currency, a conservative strategist and former advertising director for Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Mélanie Richer is Principal at Earnscliffe Strategies and former Director of Communications for the NDP and Jagmeet Singh. They join host Jayme Poisson to talk about it all.For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts

Mark Carney is gearing up for his coronation as leader of the Liberal Party, which means, by default, he will become Canada's next Prime Minister despite never being elected by the Canadian public.  Canada will have an unelected leader, and a proud globalist at that.  On today's episode of the Candice Malcolm Show, Candice is joined by Counter Signal Editor-in-Chief Keean Bexte. The two of them discuss Carney, his record, his radical ideology and the team behind – the same puppet-masters behind outgoing PM Justin Trudeau.  Candice and Keean also discuss Trump's 51st state comments and tariffs threats, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's visit to Mar-a-Lago, and what former Prime Minister Stephen Harper gets wrong about this situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Liberal Party of Canada is under immense pressure to select a new leader in record time — two months. Parliament is prorogued while Trump's threats over tariffs and Canadian sovereignty ramp up. Who will actually want to lead a party in turmoil into what could be a massive defeat in the next federal election? Host Kathleen Petty is joined by Ian Brodie, former chief of staff to Prime Minister Stephen Harper; Martha Hall Findlay, who ran against Justin Trudeau in the last Liberal party leadership race; and Corey Hogan from the Strategists podcast.

Host Alex Pierson is joined by the former Minister of Justice, National Defence & Foreign Affairs under Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Mr. Peter MacKay. Alex and Peter talk about why a conference being hosted by a group that is considered terrorist by many of our allies is allowed in Canada, and what it really takes to label a group as terrorists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen to Vassy's discussion with Scott Reid, CTV News political commentator, and former communications director for Prime Minister Paul Martin, Kory Teneycke, former Director of Communications to Prime Minister Stephen Harper and now co-founder and CEO of Rubicon Strategy and Kathleen Monk, Principal Owner of Monk + Associates and former director of communications to Jack Layton on the possible path forward for the Liberal party. On todays show: Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Former Canadian ambassador to the U.S. David MacNaughton on Trump saying he is open to using 'economic force' to acquire Canada. Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Frank Baylis, Liberal Leadership hopeful on how he plans to run as leader. Philippe Lagassé, Associate professor of international affairs, Carleton University joins Vassy Kapelos to help answer this weeks explainer question. This weeks question was 'What is sovereignty and what would change if Canada were to become part of the US?'. The Daily Debrief Panel with Scott Reid, Kathleen Monk and Kory Teneycke. Chris Sands, Director, Canada Institute, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars joins Vassy to discuss Trumps threats of using 'economic force' to acquire Canada.

Last month, former Prime Minister Stephen Harper re-entered the headlines, after being appointed to chair the board of AIMCo, the Alberta Investment Management Corporation. His return followed mass upheaval at the company – with the Alberta government abruptly firing most of its senior leadership and board members. AIMCo is responsible for managing hundreds of thousands of public-sector pensions, totaling more than $169 billion. What is happening at Canada's sixth largest pension fund manager and what does it mean for these pensions?James Bradshaw is the Globe's institutional investing reporter. He'll explain the shake up at AIMCo and why the separation of government from public pension funds is at stake. Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com

Alberta Liberal MP Randy Boissonnault finally got booted from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet after a series of scandals involving his false Indigenous identity and past sketchy business dealings, which the Edmonton Police is investigating. Despite getting booted, Randy still gets a six figure salary as a backbench MP. Will he be held accountable for his wrongdoings? Plus, former Prime Minister Stephen Harper has been officially been appointed as the chair of the Alberta Investment Management Corporation. And Alberta is driving the country in job creation and growth. Can other provinces learn a thing or two from Alberta Premier Danielle Smith? These stories and more on The Alberta Roundup with Isaac Lamoureux! Tune in now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Trudeau government is pushing forward with its oil and gas emissions cap despite concerns that it will result in massive job losses and a reduction of Canada's GDP. But it's not just Alberta and various business groups that are sounding the alarm, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's former finance minister Bill Morneau is even speaking out against it. Will Trudeau listen to him? Plus, is former Prime Minister Stephen Harper going to be in the political spotlight again? Harper has been rumoured as the potential new chair of the Alberta Investment Management Corp. And the Alberta government may be adding citizenship status to provincial driver licenses in an effort to safeguard future elections. These stories and more on The Alberta Roundup with Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The rumour mill has former Prime Minister Stephen Harper taking over as the next chair of the Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo). What does this say about Danielle Smith's goal of an Alberta Pension Plan, and what might it mean for your retirement income?  2:45 | Veteran political columnist Graham Thomson digs into the AIMCo story, including the Harper rumour. We get into the implications of Premier Smith's leadership review, and the likelihood of deficit budgets in Alberta's future.  READ GRAHAM'S COLUMN: https://rtrj.info/111324GTStar 34:00 | You've got a brand new opportunity to experience some of the most spectacular and awe-inspiring areas of Jasper, and witness the dramatic and transformational effects of the July wildfire. Get the details on Sundog's new, limited-time tour "Wildlife of Jasper and the Ecology of Fire" in this edition of #MyJasper Memories presented by our friends at Tourism Jasper.  BOOK YOUR TOUR - WILDLIFE OF JASPER and the ECOLOGY OF FIRE: https://www.sundogtours.com/package/wonders-of-jasper-and-the-ecology-of-fire 36:15 | How might a second Trump presidency impact Canada? Graham tells us what he's keeping an eye on. How about former Liberal finance minister (and future Liberal leader?) Bill Morneau calling out environment minister Stephen Gilbeault's emissions cap? We wrap with details on Alberta adding two seats in its Legislature, and some of the politicking going on behind the scenes.  55:55 | Have you heard about Mary McEachern's plight? The Rotary Foundation is refusing to respect Mary's husband Steve's dying wishes re: the allocation of their $40M estate. Ryan's all fired up.  SUPPORT MARY McEACHERN vs. ROTARY: https://www.steveandmarysgift.ca/ 1:02:45 | Registration for the Real Talk Pond Hockey Classic is now open! We'd love to see you in St. Albert on Saturday, February 1, 2025.  PLAY, SPONSOR, or VOLUNTEER at the REAL TALK POND HOCKEY CLASSIC: https://www.ryanjespersen.com/pond-hockey EMAIL THE SHOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com  FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON:   / 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.

In the aftermath of Donald Trump's decisive victory last week, political watchers are reflecting on why Trump won, why Harris lost, and what it could all mean for Canada. The top issues in the U.S. election – the economy, immigration, and political polarization – also resonate with voters here in Canada, as Canadian parties prepare for their own election campaigns.David Herle is a partner with the consultancy firm The Gandalf Group, a former Liberal campaign strategist, and the host of the Herle Burle podcast. Ken Boessenkool is a partner at Meredith-Boessenkool policy advisors and served as a campaign advisor to former Prime Minister Stephen Harper. They joined us to take your questions about the U.S. election result and what it means for Canadian politics.

Guest: Andrew MacDougall, former press secretary to Prime Minister Stephen Harper

Brian Lilley is in for Jim Richards today - we take the Vice-Presidents concession live and get Deb Hutton's reactions- How will Canada navigate a Trump 2.0 Presidency? Where does Trudeau go from here with US relations? What if Poilievre wins here in Canada? Kory Teneycke - former Director of Communications to Prime Minister Stephen Harper and now co-founder and CEO of Rubicon Strategy joins the show- We ask James Villeneuve - Canada's consul general from 2014-2018, and former Labatt exec, What did you learn during the first Trump presidency? What does it mean for Canada in 2024? 

RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL: WHAT KIND OF CAUCUS MEETING CAN PM TRUDEAU EXPECT?  Tasha Kheiriddin is joined by George Smitherman, a former Ontario Liberal Deputy Premier and Health Minister, Cheri DiNovo, a former Member of Provincial Parliament of Ontario and Lisa Raitt, a former deputy leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. There is a federal Liberal caucus meeting taking place this week and it comes at a time when there's talk among some MPs of their dissatisfaction with PM Trudeau as the leader of their party. Meanwhile, the province of New Brunswick has made history this week by electing their first ever woman Premier. The Liberal's Susan Holt won a majority. TORONTO'S STRATEGY TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS DURING WINTER Tasha is now joined by Gord Tanner, the General Manager of Toronto Shelter and Support Services. Today: the City detailed its strategy to address homelessness in the winter. But, will it go far enough to meet the demand? We also get a recap on City workers dismantling the encampment at Allen Gardens.  REMEMBERING CPL. NATHAN CIRILLO TEN YEARS ON Tasha is now joined by Peter MacKay, who served as Minister of Justice and Attorney General as well as other high profile cabinet positions under Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Phil Gurski, President and CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting and a former senior strategic terrorism analyst at CSIS. Today marks ten years since Cpl. Nathan Cirillo was gunned down in a terrorist attack in Ottawa. Our guests reflect on that tragic day and the lessons learned since.

Nothing's guaranteed, but it sure looks like Pierre Poilievre is Canada's next Prime Minister. In this episode of Real Talk, Stephen Harper's former comms boss tells us why Poilievre better pay attention to what's happening in the UK right now if he wants to last longer than a single term (or less) as PM.  4:00 | Andrew MacDougall served as Prime Minister Stephen Harper's director of communications through the highs and lows of minority and majority governments. He tells us why Pierre Poilievre should learn a valuable lesson from UK PM Keir Starmer. READ ANDREW'S OP/ED: https://www.readtheline.ca/p/andrew-macdougall-poilievre-will-6a9 13:55 | Don't worry, Andrew's back in a minute once we sort out his technical glitch. In the meantime, we celebrate Johnny's cameo in the Amazon Prime NHL series "Faceoff".  21:00 | Andrew's back with advice for Poilievre, a US election prediction, and insights on the future direction of the CBC. 51:00 | Jespo and Johnny dream about winning the lottery. What else is new. 53:05 | Thanksgiving is one of the most beautiful times of year in Jasper. Ryan shares one of his favourite family memories, we've got a few tips for responsible (post-wildfire) tourism, and we highlight Amanda Skwarok's new book raising funds for the Jasper Community Team Society: it's #MyJasper Memories presented by Tourism Jasper.  BOOK YOUR JASPER GETAWAY: https://www.jasper.travel/ BUY A COPY OF JASPER in JASPER: https://www.amazon.ca/JASPER-Jasper-True-Canadian-Tail/dp/1069015105 59:00 | Shout out to Jessica Campbell, the first female assistant coach in NHL history!  1:04:00 | Real Talk is proud to support Wounded Warriors Canada's Rucksack March for Remembrance via Arcadia Brewing Co's Tru Joy Irish Red Ale in honour of Tim "Loz" Lozinik. We miss you like crazy, pal, and we'll love you forever. 1:07:04 | Real Talkers have a lot to say about our October 8 episode on early childhood expulsions and inclusive education. Ryan reads emails from EA Shalaine, Nicole, and teacher Dean.  WATCH THAT SHOW: rtrj.info/100824RTRT TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: talk@ryanjespersen.com 

On lists of influential people to watch, Sean Speer is often described as a guide, an influencer and a conservative who is committed to policy. He was senior economic adviser to Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Today, he's an editor-at-large at The Hub, the conservative leaning news and opinion website. And he's a leading thinker on the ideas behind conservatism as a political movement. He talks to host Edward Greenspon about what's driving political instability in the world and breaks down the increasingly pressing question of state capacity.

MEDICAL RECORD: WHAT A NEW STUDY TELLS US ABOUT THE USE OF AI IN TREATING HOSPITAL PATIENTS Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Alisa Naiman, a family doctor in Toronto, Dr. Amol Verma, Clinician-Scientist at St. Michael's Hospital and Temerty Professor of AI Research and Education in Medicine at the University of Toronto, and Dr. Aaron Schimmer, the Director of Research at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre as well as a staff physician and a senior scientist. Today we discuss a groundbreaking study co-authored by Dr. Amol Verma on the use of AI and how it has contributed to a 26 percent reduction in unexpected deaths for patients being treated in hospital. And, should we be moving away from the Body Mass Index and instead use the Body Roundness Index (also known as BRI)? THE DEBATE AROUND THE FILM "RUSSIANS AT WAR" WHICH SPARKED CONTROVERSY AT THIS YEAR'S TIFF Libby Znaimer is now joined by freelance journalist Justin Ling and Chris Alexander, Canada's former ambassador to Afghanistan and Minister of Immigration under former Prime Minister Stephen Harper. "Russians at War" was going to premiere at TIFF this year but was cancelled amid public backlash and protest. The festival said they suspended the screenings of the film in response to "significant threats". But this week, the film was back on. Yesterday's screening was greeted by another demonstration by members of the Ukrainian community and supporters claiming that this was just a piece of Russian propaganda. Was this censorship or an attempt to fend off Russian propaganda from infiltrating us and influencing our elections and our people? PIERRE POILIEVRE EXPECTED TO INTRODUCE NON- CONFIDENCE MOTION NEXT WEEK Libby Znaimer is joined by Bob Richardson, a Public Affairs Consultant, and Jason Lietaer, a Conservative Strategist and President of Enterprise. Pierre Poilievre is set to introduce a non-confidence motion next week. The question is, can the Conservatives get the support they need from the Bloc Québécois and NDP? And, if they fail, what can we expect from the Conservatives in future in terms of trying to get a vote of non-confidence? Meanwhile, did you see the video of NDP leader Jagmeet Singh confronting protestors on Parliament Hill? Did he do a good job of responding to the situation?

Howard Anglin, former deputy chief of staff to Prime Minister Stephen Harper, now a doctoral student at Oxford University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this conversation, host Sarah Burke speaks with Susan Hay, the longest running female news anchor at Global News, who reflects on her 35-year career and the impact she has made on and off screen. She discusses her show, Making a Difference,' which has resonated most with viewers over the years. Since 1989, Susan has been seen interviewing everyone from Elton John and former Prime Minister Stephen Harper, to Roberta Bondar and David Foster. She's travelled around the world to cover impactful stories including the World Vision Africa one-hour TV special segment, which won a Telly Award for excellence in television and broadcasting and has been the face of the annual Santa Clause Parade – the biggest community involved event Global has ever been a part of for over a decade. She is also the longest running Cannon Doll in the National Ballet's Nutcracker. Susan shares her journey into the industry from having no interest in pursuing a career in media to finding her passion for storytelling. She also discusses the challenges she has faced as a woman in the industry and the importance of having a supportive community. Susan shares some of her most rewarding moments, including her work with World Vision and her experiences in Africa. She also talks about the changes she has witnessed in the industry and speaks about the recognition and awards she has received throughout her career, including being appointed to the order of Ontario. Follow along with Susan on X @SusanHayGlobal and watch her anniversary edition of Making a Difference HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why is male allyship so important especially for female leaders? Join us as we speak with Dr. Anju Virmani who spent many years as Director of Engineering and is passionate about her role as a director for many boards which include Payments Canada, Ontario Power Generation and Ontario Health. She migrated to Canada at the young age of 20 and sadly her education was not recognized. But she knew she had to find a way to build a life and sustain herself in her new country and even after a lot of discouragement, she decided to switch from child education to computer programming, eventually leading her into engineering where her focus was about solving for complexities.  During our conversation, Dr. Virmani shared with us the opportunities and challenges faced when working in male-dominated sectors, and how she is making a difference for both men and women as they navigate the differences in how we lead. She also speaks about the work she has done to encourage and support students (especially women) in those final years of school by helping with scholarships and mentorship. Her influence spreads wide and far with those she leads and is a role model for. The power distribution belongs to men – so how do we get better at empowering more women? And how do you ignore the male influence? This becomes critical to change the narrative. Understanding the role male allies play and how both men and women leaders have a responsibility and power to make this change. She shared a great story when she was invited to join a celebration for Diwali and out of 40 participants, she was the only female in the room. The men were congratulatory and communicative, and yes there were no other women in the room. She was comfortable highlighting this and encouraging everyone to change that in the future. She also talks about the importance of ensuring our boys are raised with equality in mind. We can't make changes unless we are all working toward building a pipeline for a more equitable future. Another wonderful example she shares is when a male ally invited her to a round table discussion with Prime Minister Stephen Harper…to learn what happened and her first experience being on a board, have a listen.Are you ready to better understand how you show up as a leader? Visit www.wilempowered.com and take our free leadership quiz.  Enjoyed this episode of #WILTalk, please leave us a review and share with your friends and other women looking to have an impact. #maleallies #womenonboards #changemakers #womenintech #mentorship #sponsorship #wilempowered 

Governments of all party stripes, across Canada, must confront a gnarly problem when it comes to investing more fairly in all ages. How do we pay for the ballooning retirement costs of baby boomers, without skimping on the needs of younger people and burdening future generations with massive public debts? And more basically, how can we have "adult conversations" about how to pay for the Canada we want? Gen Squeeze founder Paul Kershaw delves into these questions and more with leading conservative thinker Sean Speer. Sean is editor-at-large at The Hub, a Public Policy Forum fellow, and an assistant professor at the University of Toronto's Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy. He was previously a senior economic adviser to former Prime Minister Stephen Harper.  Dig deeper: Our Budget Season 2024 commentary and ⁠Substack Chat⁠, where you can share your budget questions and ideas during our “Office Hours” on April 19. “A fiscal reckoning is coming for Canada” by Sean Speer, The Hub  “Protect OAS by eliminating outdated tax shelters for retirees” by Paul Kershaw, The Globe & Mail “Globe & Mail: Canada's promise to NATO collides with spending increases for retirees” by Paul Kershaw, The Globe & Mail Paul Kershaw's provincial budget commentary in The Hub: Ontario's budget further burdens younger Ontarians Alberta's Conservatives double down on expensive health care strategy  The B.C. budget highlights just how expensive the Boomers' retirements will be

Samuel Duncan is a Vice President at Wellington Advocacy. He has held senior roles in both Premier Doug Ford's office at Queen's Park and in Prime Minister Stephen Harper's office on Parliament Hill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week has us diving into a lot of music! We cover some really good songs in Usher's Burn (was Usher okay?) and Sia's Chandelier (what was her story with Maddie Zielger?). We also talk about the not-as-good music like Glee's 100th episode (and our own musical theatre experiences) and the musical stylings of former Prime Minister Stephen Harper. It's not always good this week, but it is always funny. Join us!

Former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper: Updating critical issues of the world Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper: Updating critical issues of the world Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Pierson speaks with Peter Mackay, former Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Minister of National Defence, and Minister of Foreign Affairs under Prime Minister Stephen Harper, about how to get control of a collapsed country under gang-rule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode was recorded on May 23rd, 2023. Candice Bergen, former Leader of the Official Opposition and Conservative Party, served as a Member of Parliament for 15 years under Prime Minister Stephen Harper's cabinet. She held various positions, including Minister of State for Social Development, Opposition House Leader, Deputy Leader, and Shadow Minister for Natural Resources. Candice is a passionate advocate for the global benefits of Canadian natural resources. With a wealth of experience in addressing complex organizational and national issues, Candice excels in collaboration and executing effective solutions. Her exceptional communication skills have made her a sought-after media spokesperson, panelist, and keynote speaker, both in Canada and internationally. Following her retirement from politics in February 2023, she established her own consulting firm focused on senior executive consulting and strategic advice. Candice and her husband, Michael, reside in Manitoba.   Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tammy.m.peterson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TammyPetersonPodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tammypetersonpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tammy1Peterson Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/TammyPetersonPodcast    

We go On Background with Dimitri Soudas, former Director of Communications for Prime Minister Stephen Harper, to demystify Quebec's current political landscape . The latest polls have Pierre Poilievre leading Justin Trudeau in every province, with one exception. Fred and Dimitri discuss what it will take for Conservatives to win the hearts of Québécois voters, and how volatile provincial politics could bring back the National Question.

Andrew MacDougall held the highest-profile communications job in Canada, as Prime Minister Stephen Harper's director of comms. His boss is generally remembered as tight-lipped around media and hostile toward scientific researchers.  5:13 | Now a director at Trafalgar Strategy in the UK, MacDougall tells us about the evolution of his position on the politics of climate action, how the Harper era compares to the Trudeau (and Poilievre) era, the UK's renewables boon, and the future of Canada's energy industry.  WATCH OUR JUNE 20 INTERVIEW WITH "FIRE WEATHER" AUTHOR JOHN VAILLANT: rtrj.info/062023Vaillant  40:03 | Real Talker Garth says the oil and gas industry is being treated unfairly. Real Talker Gabe says Canadians need to give their heads a shake re: emissions. Ryan reads their emails to talk@ryanjespersen.com.  51:00 | Real Talker Carolyn says Charles Adler deserves a spanking. Ryan reads her email about Chuck's call to deport the driver responsible for the Humboldt Broncos bus crash.  1:01:38 | Real Talker Gillian is "finally" able to enjoy hockey again! Ryan reads her email about the PWHL.  SIGN UP TO PLAY, VOLUNTEER, OR SPONSOR THE REAL TALK POND HOCKEY CLASSIC (FEB 3): https://ryanjespersen.com/pond-hockey BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen SIGN UP FOR THE REAL TALK POND HOCKEY CLASSIC: https://ryanjespersen.com/pond-hockey FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj  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.

The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail.We're setting the policy table ahead of the 2023 Fall Economic Statement with our pod's favourite public policy thinkers. We had them on here last December as a policy troika, then after last spring's federal budget, and with us again today are: Dr. Jennifer Robson, Sean Speer and Tyler Meredith.Jennifer is Program Director and Associate Professor of Political Management at Carleton University where she teaches in Public Policy and Research Methods. Her primary areas of research are at the intersection of household finances and the design and implementation of public programs.Sean is Assistant Professor of Public Policy at U of T's Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy. Before that, he was senior economic adviser to Prime Minister Stephen Harper. He's also a Founder and Editor-at-Large at the very excellent, The Hub dot ca.And, as of January, Tyler is a Founding Partner at Meredith/Boessenkool Policy Advisors. He's the former Head of Fiscal and Economic Policy for Prime Minister Trudeau and Ministers of Finance, Chrystia Freeland and Bill Morneau.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.

Crime in Canada is on the rise. According to recent Statistics Canada data, violent crime is at its most severe since 2007, and the murder rate is the highest it's been since 1992. My guest on today's program says our criminal justice system is not working - that it is expensive and ineffective and inhumane, and that the time has come to transform it. Benjamin Perrin is a professor at the Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia, and the former lead policy advisor on criminal justice and public safety for Prime Minister Stephen Harper. His new book is Indictment: The Criminal Justice System on Trial.You can find Tara Henley on Twitter at @TaraRHenley, and on Substack at tarahenley.substack.com

Benjamin Perrin is the former Prime Minister Stephen Harper's criminal justice advisor and a UBC law professor. His much anticipated book, “Indictment: The Criminal Justice System on Trial” is available now at your local bookstore.

A violent attack by someone out on bail. Cops accused of excessive force. Homeless encampments cleared by police. Missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. Serious charges stayed for unreasonable delay. Deaths of imprisoned people from overdose or suicide. The headlines tell the story of a broken criminal justice system. In this episode of Real Talk, we find out if and how it can be fixed. 3:15 | But first...in one of the more cowardly and regressive moves in recent pro sports history, the NHL has banned Pride Tape from warmups. Ryan and Johnny take a look at what the biggest stars in the game are saying, and wonder who'll be first to take a fine to show some love to LGBTQ hockey fans.  17:35 | Benjamin Perrin's putting Canada's criminal justice system on trial. The UBC Law professor and former justice advisor to Prime Minister Stephen Harper explains why our system is such a mess, and plots a course forward.  CHECK OUT BEN'S BOOK "INDICTMENT": https://benjaminperrin.ca/ 52:00 | The Jasper Dark Sky Festival is almost upon us! We take a look at some of the coolest options and activities for families...most of them free!  LEARN MORE: https://www.jasperdarksky.travel/ 57:17 | Real Talkers have a lot to say about the Israel-Hamas War, and our early coverage of it. Ryan reads some of the best emails sent to talk@ryanjespersen.com.  BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/ 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.

Warren Buffett once said that when he hires people, he looks for honesty first, then intelligence, and finally work ethic. And you know what? I couldn't agree more. Honesty and character should be the most important qualities that any worker or CEO possesses. After all, you don't want someone who is clever and hardworking but also dishonest in your company. That's a recipe for disaster. It's interesting to hear this from one of the world's richest men, who you might expect to value intelligence and work ethic above all else. But he's right. At a certain point in time, professional conduct and trustworthiness become the most important assets that anyone can have. And that brings me to Justin Trudeau. If we were to subject his government, especially in recent months, to an ethical audit, would he pass? Would he be hired by Warren Buffett? I'm not sure if he has the intelligence needed, and I certainly don't think he has the work ethic. But most importantly, I think he is sorely lacking in ethics. Children don't listen to what you say, they watch what you do. And the same goes for leaders. Everyone looks to see how the boss behaves, and in Trudeau's case, I don't think his leadership passes the ethical test. Joining me for an in-depth interview is Manny Montenegrino, the CEO of Think Sharp and former lawyer to Prime Minister Stephen Harper to discuss Justin Trudeau's record as a leader and perform an ethical audit of sorts. Special Guest: Manny Montenegrino.

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on September 19h. The long goodbye for Queen Elizabeth is over with her body now on its way to its final resting place at Windsor Castle.  The end of an historic ten-day period since her passing.  Today the Bridge deals with that with Andrew MacDougall joining us from London.  But today's program also deals with issues surrounding journalism and its coverage of politicians. Andrew, a former Director of Communications for Prime Minister Stephen Harper helps us on that too.

“Digital advocacy organizations are recognized as influential actors by the media, politicians, and some academics. In 2016, GetUp, an Australian digital advocacy organization, was named by the Australian Financial Review as one of the top ten actors with ‘covert power' in Australia.1 Campact in Germany has powerfully mobilized public opinion against the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership. MoveOn was one of the ‘leading advocacy organizations' mobilizing people against the Iraq War in the United States. Meanwhile, Leadnow, a digital advocacy organization in Canada, helped to unseat Prime Minister Stephen Harper in the 2015 Canadian federal election. This new model of advocacy organization has spread around the world. Nineteen digital advocacy organizations claim to have a total of over 20 million members. What drove the global spread of digital advocacy organizations?”- Nina HallTransnational Advocacy in the Digital Era: Think Global, Act LocalNina Hall is an Assistant Professor in International Relations at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (Europe). She previously worked as a Lecturer at the Hertie School of Governance, where she published her first book Displacement, Development, and Climate Change: International Organizations Moving Beyond their Mandates? Her latest book is Transnational Advocacy in the Digital Era: Think Global, Act Local. She holds a DPhil in International Relations from the University of Oxford and is the co-founder of an independent and progressive think tank, New Zealand Alternative. She has been a Senior Fellow at the Weizenbaum Institute (the German Internet Institute) and a Faculty Affiliate at the SNF Agora Institute, Johns Hopkins University.https://ninahall.net https://global.oup.com/academic/product/transnational-advocacy-in-the-digital-era-9780198858744?cc=fr&lang=en& https://sais.jhu.edu/users/nhall20 www.oneplanetpodcast.org www.creativeprocess.info Instagram @creativeprocesspodcast

Nina Hall is an Assistant Professor in International Relations at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (Europe). She previously worked as a Lecturer at the Hertie School of Governance, where she published her first book Displacement, Development, and Climate Change: International Organizations Moving Beyond their Mandates? Her latest book is Transnational Advocacy in the Digital Era: Think Global, Act Local. She holds a DPhil in International Relations from the University of Oxford and is the co-founder of an independent and progressive think tank, New Zealand Alternative. She has been a Senior Fellow at the Weizenbaum Institute (the German Internet Institute) and a Faculty Affiliate at the SNF Agora Institute, Johns Hopkins University.“Digital advocacy organizations are recognized as influential actors by the media, politicians, and some academics. In 2016, GetUp, an Australian digital advocacy organization, was named by the Australian Financial Review as one of the top ten actors with ‘covert power' in Australia.1 Campact in Germany has powerfully mobilized public opinion against the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership. MoveOn was one of the ‘leading advocacy organizations' mobilizing people against the Iraq War in the United States. Meanwhile, Leadnow, a digital advocacy organization in Canada, helped to unseat Prime Minister Stephen Harper in the 2015 Canadian federal election. This new model of advocacy organization has spread around the world. Nineteen digital advocacy organizations claim to have a total of over 20 million members. What drove the global spread of digital advocacy organizations?”- Nina HallTransnational Advocacy in the Digital Era: Think Global, Act Localhttps://ninahall.net https://global.oup.com/academic/product/transnational-advocacy-in-the-digital-era-9780198858744?cc=fr&lang=en& https://sais.jhu.edu/users/nhall20 www.oneplanetpodcast.org www.creativeprocess.info Instagram @creativeprocesspodcast

Nina Hall is an Assistant Professor in International Relations at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (Europe). She previously worked as a Lecturer at the Hertie School of Governance, where she published her first book Displacement, Development, and Climate Change: International Organizations Moving Beyond their Mandates? Her latest book is Transnational Advocacy in the Digital Era: Think Global, Act Local. She holds a DPhil in International Relations from the University of Oxford and is the co-founder of an independent and progressive think tank, New Zealand Alternative. She has been a Senior Fellow at the Weizenbaum Institute (the German Internet Institute) and a Faculty Affiliate at the SNF Agora Institute, Johns Hopkins University.“Digital advocacy organizations are recognized as influential actors by the media, politicians, and some academics. In 2016, GetUp, an Australian digital advocacy organization, was named by the Australian Financial Review as one of the top ten actors with ‘covert power' in Australia.1 Campact in Germany has powerfully mobilized public opinion against the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership. MoveOn was one of the ‘leading advocacy organizations' mobilizing people against the Iraq War in the United States. Meanwhile, Leadnow, a digital advocacy organization in Canada, helped to unseat Prime Minister Stephen Harper in the 2015 Canadian federal election. This new model of advocacy organization has spread around the world. Nineteen digital advocacy organizations claim to have a total of over 20 million members. What drove the global spread of digital advocacy organizations?”- Nina HallTransnational Advocacy in the Digital Era: Think Global, Act Localhttps://ninahall.net https://global.oup.com/academic/product/transnational-advocacy-in-the-digital-era-9780198858744?cc=fr&lang=en& https://sais.jhu.edu/users/nhall20 www.oneplanetpodcast.org www.creativeprocess.info Instagram @creativeprocesspodcast

“Digital advocacy organizations are recognized as influential actors by the media, politicians, and some academics. In 2016, GetUp, an Australian digital advocacy organization, was named by the Australian Financial Review as one of the top ten actors with ‘covert power' in Australia.1 Campact in Germany has powerfully mobilized public opinion against the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership. MoveOn was one of the ‘leading advocacy organizations' mobilizing people against the Iraq War in the United States. Meanwhile, Leadnow, a digital advocacy organization in Canada, helped to unseat Prime Minister Stephen Harper in the 2015 Canadian federal election. This new model of advocacy organization has spread around the world. Nineteen digital advocacy organizations claim to have a total of over 20 million members. What drove the global spread of digital advocacy organizations?”- Nina HallTransnational Advocacy in the Digital Era: Think Global, Act LocalNina Hall is an Assistant Professor in International Relations at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (Europe). She previously worked as a Lecturer at the Hertie School of Governance, where she published her first book Displacement, Development, and Climate Change: International Organizations Moving Beyond their Mandates? Her latest book is Transnational Advocacy in the Digital Era: Think Global, Act Local. She holds a DPhil in International Relations from the University of Oxford and is the co-founder of an independent and progressive think tank, New Zealand Alternative. She has been a Senior Fellow at the Weizenbaum Institute (the German Internet Institute) and a Faculty Affiliate at the SNF Agora Institute, Johns Hopkins University.https://ninahall.net https://global.oup.com/academic/product/transnational-advocacy-in-the-digital-era-9780198858744?cc=fr&lang=en& https://sais.jhu.edu/users/nhall20 www.oneplanetpodcast.org www.creativeprocess.info Instagram @creativeprocesspodcast

This conversation was recorded on May 9, 2022. Pierre Poilievre, a life-long conservative, is running to be the Prime Minister of Canada. Pierre has served as a trusted senior cabinet minister in Prime Minister Stephen Harper's government and has served as a Member of Parliament for seven terms. He grew up in Calgary and graduated from the University of Calgary with a degree in International Relations.  We discussed his election efforts, Canada's energy infrastructure and economic policy, as well as Poilievre's mission to tackle the housing crisis, lower the cost of living, defund Canadian media, and develop Canadian natural resources.  To vote for Conservative leader you must become a member: https://donate.conservative.ca/en/membership-poilievre/ —Chapters— 0:00 — Intro 5:21 — Conservative Philosophy & Free Market System 8:32 — Left-Wing Ideas & Socialism 12:32 — Government in Scandanavian Countries 15:15 — University & Political Ambitions 18:47 — Political Rallies  22:51 — Housing Crisis, Loss of Personal Freedom & Delivering Hope 27:04 — Poilievre's Mission  29:34 — Problems in Canada & Proposals 34:55 — Economic Policy 40:31 — Climate Change, Energy Infrastructure & Canadian Resources 46:07 — Canadian Press Subsidies & Defunding CBC 55:56 — Justin Trudeau 1:03:55 — Jagmeet Singh 1:09:13 — Sacrificing the Economic Interests of the Working-Class & Trucker's Protest 1:17:54 — Emergencies Act 1:22:18 — Freedom as a Unifying Principle 1:25:45 — Outro #Canada #Election #Conservative #PrimeMinister #Government  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This conversation was recorded on May 9, 2022.Pierre Poilievre, a life-long conservative, is running to be the Prime Minister of Canada. Pierre has served as a trusted senior cabinet minister in Prime Minister Stephen Harper's government and has served as a Member of Parliament for seven terms. He grew up in Calgary and graduated from the University of Calgary with a degree in International Relations. We discussed his election efforts, Canada's energy infrastructure and economic policy, as well as Poilievre's mission to tackle the housing crisis, lower the cost of living, defund Canadian media, and develop Canadian natural resources. To vote for Conservative leader you must become a member: https://donate.conservative.ca/en/membership-poilievre/—Chapters—0:00 — Intro5:21 — Conservative Philosophy & Free Market System8:32 — Left-Wing Ideas & Socialism12:32 — Government in Scandanavian Countries15:15 — University & Political Ambitions18:47 — Political Rallies 22:51 — Housing Crisis, Loss of Personal Freedom & Delivering Hope27:04 — Poilievre's Mission 29:34 — Problems in Canada & Proposals34:55 — Economic Policy40:31 — Climate Change, Energy Infrastructure & Canadian Resources46:07 — Canadian Press Subsidies & Defunding CBC55:56 — Justin Trudeau1:03:55 — Jagmeet Singh1:09:13 — Sacrificing the Economic Interests of the Working-Class & Trucker's Protest1:17:54 — Emergencies Act1:22:18 — Freedom as a Unifying Principle1:25:45 — Outro#Canada #Election #Conservative #PrimeMinister #Government  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices