Podcasts about progressive conservatives

Has this been a shorter-than-usual legislative session at Queen's Park? Does it even matter? Hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath find out, discuss whether they're convinced by the reasons of the earlier recess and what impact this shorter session could have. Then, Steve and JMM look at how MPP Will Bouma has been ousted as the Progressive Conservatives' caucus chair; Bouma was relieved after challenging Premier Doug Ford over MPP pensions and the fallout from Ford's private jet scandal. Steve and JMM take the opportunity to look at whether this is good caucus management. Also, this being Indigenous History Month, the show features a bit of MPP Sol Mamakwa's latest speech in the Ontario Legislature, which brought Oji-Cree to Queen's Park and had a notable call to action for Indigenous youth. And finally, in "Your Column, My Column," JMM highlights where democratic reform might be necessary outside of electoral reform, and Steve looks at ways to rejuvenate 24 Sussex Drive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Albertans contemplate an October referendum that will see them choose between the province remaining in Canada or starting the process toward a future binding independence vote, the governing United Conservative Party is starting to show signs of internal strain and vulnerability of its leader, Premier Danielle Smith.The political game in Alberta has changed. The debate around the future of the province has ignited emotion on all sides, and has morphed into "primordial politics," a deeply-entrenched, identity-based attachment to your side.This week on West of Centre, host Kathleen Petty is joined by two long-time observers of politics in Alberta, with deep knowledge of how the political landscape has evolved. Anthony Sayers is a political science professor and director of Canadian governance policy in the University of Calgary's School of Public Policy; and David Stewart is a professor emeritus in the University of Calgary's political science department. Both are frequent collaborators who have co-authored a number of papers and academic book chapters, and they have a new book that will be published this summer, The Dawn of Competitive Party Politics in Alberta: An End to Solitude.In this rare conversation, Sayers and Stewart tap into the past, where the governing Progressive Conservatives enjoyed little opposition until the Wild Rose Party came along and posed a credible threat. But the merging of the parties has pushed the UCP further to the right, forcing the party to keep its base motivated and ready to turn out in an election. They say the UCP is a different party from when Jason Kenney was leader, and even more difficult for Smith to manage. Host: Kathleen PettyGuests: Anthony Sayers, David StewartProducer: Diane Yanko

Doug Ford accuses the NDP leader of Trump-style rhetoric. With the opposition heating up its criticism against the Ford government, hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath wonder whether Doug Ford is getting a taste of his own medicine. Then, Steve and JMM look at how the Progressive Conservatives voted down a bill that looked to establish guardrails around publishing misinformation and using artificial intelligence in election communications. And finally, the Canadian Civil Liberties Union says the government's latest move to give special constables the power to arrest drug users on Toronto transit is "a deliberate choice to respond to a public health crisis with coercion instead of care." Is that right?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A flip-flop on the purchase of a jet and other political challenges is the backdrop to falling poll numbers for Doug Ford and the party. Toronto Star Queen's Park bureau chief Rob Benzie hears from PC supporters.

Is Doug Ford's drop in popularity just a blip, or is there reason for Ontario's Progressive Conservatives to be concerned? Hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath break down the latest poll numbers and how they would translate to seats. Then, the hosts look at how Minister of Education Paul Calandra made a rare appearance at the committee discussing Bill 101, and why his comments to union leaders prompted criticism. Finally, how might Mark Carney's new Canada Strong Fund support Ontario's future goals? Just look at the Ford government's economic priorities: nuclear power and critical minerals. In "Your Column, My Column," JMM discusses how the federal government might consider positioning itself on the Billy Bishop Airport, and Steve wonders why Doug Ford has been so ornery, and discusses his ad hominem attacks against Liberal MPP Stephanie Smyth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2019 Ontario's Progressive Conservative government implemented wage controls which the Supreme Court later declared unconstitutional. Thousands of workers have not been compensated. An interview with the president of the Ontario Federation of Labour, Laura Walton. the LabourStart report about union events. And singing: "She's a Rebel Girl." RadioLabour is the international labour movement's radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.

Hub Headlines features audio versions of the best commentaries and analysis published daily in The Hub. Enjoy listening to original and provocative takes on the issues that matter while you are on the go.   0:17 - Ontario's Progressive Conservatives need a wake-up call, by Matt Spoke   7:11 - Decoding the uncertainty in Canada's oil patch—and what it means for Carney's investment ambitions, by Alicia Planincic   This program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and other great perks, subscribe to the Hub for only $2 a week: https://thehub.ca/join/hero/   Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Watch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en   CREDITS: Alisha Rao – Producer & Sound Editor   To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts, email support@thehub.ca

Jeet Heer says his friendship with journalist Gerald Owen taught him that community can transcend politics.Marjorie Nicolaou reads The Last Red Tory. About AMIAMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI's vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing their interests, concerns and values through inclusion, representation, accessible media, reflection, representation and portrayal.Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+Learn more at AMI.caConnect with Accessible Media Inc. online:X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaIncEmail feedback@ami.ca Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alberta is moving to a "dual-delivery" healthcare model, blending public and private delivery of select surgeries. Meantime, two former UCP MLAs are being sued by the party as they attempt to revive the "Progressive Conservative" brand. In this episode, we get the goods directly from Minister Adriana LaGrange (3:00) and MLAs Peter Guthrie and Scott Sinclair (45:30) in feature interviews presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West.  THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY HANSEN DISTILLERY'S NORTHERN EYES SEVEN YEAR WHISKY. ORDER YOUR LIMITED EDITION BOTTLE TODAY: https://hansendistillery.com/ 3:00 | Hon. Adriana LaGrange, Minister of Primary and Preventative Health Services, says a dual-delivery model won't negatively impact healthcare access for Albertans who can't afford to "jump the queue". She talks checks, balances, and transparency. We discuss the MHCare procurement controversy and concerns from Alberta's privacy commissioner around health care numbers on drivers' licenses.  TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: talk@ryanjespersen.com 28:30 | Jespo and Johnny debrief after the interview, and jump into the Real Talk Live Chat powered by Park Power. SAVE on INTERNET, ELECTRICITY, and NATURAL GAS: https://parkpower.ca/realtalk/ 45:30 | Former UCP MLAs Peter Guthrie and Scott Sinclair talk to us about being sued by their former party. We hear more about their plan to revive the Progressive Conservative brand, the Alberta separation movement, and Alberta's pipeline MOU with Ottawa.  1:14:00 | There's a new glacial plunge and sauna experience in Jasper National Park! We've got details in this week's #MyJasper Memories presented by Tourism Jasper. 1:17:00 | MLAs Guthrie and Sinclair have more to say. FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen  JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @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.

Mark Carney's Liberals survived a confidence vote on their first budget Monday night. It was a strange vote, with four members of the Conservatives and the NDP abstaining, as well as some voting chaos from two of the most powerful members of the Conservative Party.CBC's senior Parliamentary writer Aaron Wherry breaks down how the vote went, what it tells us about Parliament right now, and whether the budget itself signals a new era of Liberal politics. For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts

This week on On The Line, Jen Gerson sits down with entrepreneur and policy advocate Matt Spoke to talk about Project Ontario — a new movement of small-c conservatives who say Doug Ford's government has lost its way. Spoke argues that after more than seven years in power, Ontario's Progressive Conservatives are governing like Liberals: spending more than ever, doling out billions in corporate subsidies, and failing to fix core problems in housing, health care, and education.This episode of The Line Podcast is brought to you by Forestry For The Future. Canada's housing crisis demands bold, scalable solutions. Build Canada Homes is an opportunity to leverage Canadian wood in modern construction. Wood-based methods like mass timber and modular construction can significantly reduce build times, waste, and carbon emissions, while supporting local economies. Expanding building codes, streamlining approvals, and prioritizing domestic wood in federal projects could double demand and foster job creation in rural and northern communities.Despite trade challenges and market volatility, a partnership between industry and government is vital to stabilize the sector, enhance competitiveness, and deliver innovative, sustainably sourced Canadian wood products for homes across Canada and abroad. With capacity growing across provinces, stable demand and predictable financing are key to unlocking the sector's potential.We need to Build Canada Homes with Canadian wood. To learn more, visit ForestryForTheFuture.ca.Tthe conversation dives into the numbers—sluggish growth, stalled housing starts, and a province now leading the country in corporate handouts. Spoke explains why Ontario's policy choices are driving people out of the province, why school boards have drifted toward activism instead of academics, and how competition and parental choice could push the system back toward better outcomes.The pair close with a look at Ford's enduring popularity and whether it can last. Is this a call for the premier to course-correct — or the beginning of a broader conservative renewal in Ontario? Tune in for a candid, numbers-driven look at what's gone wrong, and what might come next. To learn more about Matt's project, go to ProjectOntario.ca. New episodes of On The Line drop every Tuesday. Subscribe at ReadTheLine.ca, follow us on your favourite podcast app, and don't forget to leave us a nice review. Audio drops every Tuesday morning, with video rolling out Tuesday evening on YouTube and our social channels. Catch it wherever you listen or watch.

rWotD Episode 3112: Carl Mooers Welcome to random Wiki of the Day, your journey through Wikipedia's vast and varied content, one random article at a time.The random article for Monday, 10 November 2025, is Carl Mooers.Carl Mooers (September 29, 1929 – January 24, 1994) was a businessman and political figure in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented York in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1967 to 1974 as a Progressive Conservative member.He was born in Fredericton, New Brunswick, the son of Wilmot F. Mooers and Lily E. Culliton. Mooers studied at a business college there. In 1949, he married Shirley Margaret Patstone. They gave birth to three children, Wilmot Fraser, Sheila Margaret and Carl Michael. The two were divorced and Carl's second wife was Marit Helgerud (from Norway). They also had three children, sons; Arne Oyvind, Erik Andreas and Morten Magnus.Mooers served in the province's Executive Council as Minister of Supply and Services from 1972 to 1974. He owned Treeland, Hayland (lumber and mill) and was the builder/owner of the province's first Mercedes dealership, among other ventures.Mooers died in January 1994.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:11 UTC on Monday, 10 November 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Carl Mooers on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Bluesky at @wikioftheday.com.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Kimberly.

Many are looking to Ottawa for answers as mounting U.S. tariffs continue to devastate Canada’s softwood lumber industry; Progressive Conservatives are projected to form a majority government in Newfoundland and Labrador, ending a decade of Liberal rule; China proposes deal to Canada to drop tariffs on their electric vehicles in exchange for dropping tariffs on Canadian canola.

John Hogan's Liberals are looking for their fourth consecutive victory under a third different leader on October 14, when Newfoundlander and Labrador goes to the polls. Hoping to end the Liberals' decade-long run in power are Tony Wakeham's Progressive Conservatives and the New Democrats under Jim Dinn. What are the major issues in this provincial election and what should we keep an eye on as we enter the last stretches of this campaign?Joining me on this new episode of The Writ Podcast are Amanda Bittner, a professor in the department of political science at Memorial University, and Sarah Smellie, a journalist for the Canadian Press based out of St. John's. In addition to listening to this episode of The Writ Podcast in your inbox, at TheWrit.ca or on podcast apps like Apple Podcasts, you can also watch this episode on YouTube.It's been awhile since the last episode of The Writ Podcast — but it'll be back! The podcast is not going to come out on a regular schedule, but new episodes will be published periodically, especially during election and leadership campaigns. Until next time, thanks for listening! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thewrit.ca/subscribe

Two former UCP MLA's have spent the last several months looking for a way to make a home for Progressive Conservatives in Alberta, but Danielle SMith and the UCP have tried to shut them down at almost every turn.Last week though, the Alberta Party officially voted to rebrand as a Progressive Conservative option, and while the final version of the name has yet to be approved, we sat down with Current AP leader Lindsay Amantea to get the full inside scoop as to how this all came to be!If you're able to support our legal defense fund to fight back against the $6 Million lawsuit against us by Sam Mraiche, the man who imported Vanch masks and the Turkish Tylenot as well as who hosted MLA's and Ministers in his skybox as he had business with the government...You can do that at www.savethebreakdownab.ca!As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/thebreakdownab and we can now accept e-transfers at info@thebreakdownab.ca!If you're looking for our new merch lineup, you can find that at www.thebreakdownabmerch.comIf you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating, and don't forget to like and follow us on Bluesky, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads!

We're back with a discussion about changes we are making for election season. Namely, Troy will take a hiatus from the show. We discuss why and what that means for the show going forward.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Troy PavlekTroyPavlek.catroypavlek on TikToktroypavlek on XRapid firePickle-dusted doughnuts, pb&j chicken among new KDays food creations'F--k you, Jo-Anne': Tempers flare in city council chambersEx-UCP MLAs to join, rebrand Alberta Party instead of rebooting Progressive Conservatives from scratchElection projectWhat issues do you care about as you consider who to vote for in the 2025 municipal election, and why?A progress report on Taproot's election projectWhat we heard at our election listening sessionsThis episode is brought to you by the Alberta Motor Association, which can help you with more than just towing your vehicle. Whether it's a cruise, a European tour, or a family trip to Disneyland, AMA travel experts can help you save! Plus, for a limited time, you'll get 3 months free when you purchase a Community membership. Learn more.Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton, the most reliable source of intelligence about what's happening in the Edmonton region. Through curiosity-driven original stories, tailored and useful newsletters, a comprehensive and innovative events calendar, and thought-provoking podcasts, we inform, connect, and inspire a more vibrant, engaged, and resilient Edmonton region.Sign up to get The Pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free! ★ Support this podcast ★

Chantal's pissed off about Airdrie's Canada Day parade, Wes has NO time for a Progressive Conservative revival (or EVs), Blahsheep's keen on Danielle Smith's Alberta Sheriffs - TSM feels differently, Les is less than subtle about the UCP, Patrick says we need to pay more attention to Quebec, and Krista has a (hilarious) Fourth of July message for our American neighbours. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park! FIRE UP YOUR FLAMETHROWER: talk@ryanjespersen.com When you visit the DQs in Palisades, Namao, Newcastle, Westmount, and Baseline Road, be sure to tell 'em Real Talk sent you! FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen 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

This Fourth of July feels different, doesn't it? As President Donald Trump reignites his trade war with Canada, we check in with a special guest south of the border (3:45) who reminds us there's lots of goodwill yet to spend between the two nations.  CHECK OUT PKJ ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING: https://www.pkjentertainment.com/ 49:15 | Jespo and Johnny tell a few stories from the Glendale Ladies Member Guest tournament in support of Uncles & Aunts at Large. Real Talker Karen gives us a first hand report of what's slowing residential rebuilds in Jasper (56:00). We check out AOC's fiery rant about Donald Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" (1:06:40), and we revisit Danielle Smith's response to the relaunch of the Progressive Conservative party in Alberta (1:18:00).  1:27:00 | Chantal's pissed off about Airdrie's Canada Day parade, Wes has NO time for a Progressive Conservative revival (or EVs), Blahsheep's keen on Danielle Smith's Alberta Sheriffs - TSM feels differently, Les is less than subtle about the UCP, Patrick says we need to pay more attention to Quebec, and Krista has a (hilarious) Fourth of July message for our American neighbours. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park!  FIRE UP YOUR FLAMETHROWER: talk@ryanjespersen.com  When you visit the DQs in Palisades, Namao, Newcastle, Westmount, and Baseline Road, be sure to tell 'em Real Talk sent you!  FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen  JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @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.

Aspiration is meeting reality for Prime Minister Mark Carney, as the pressures of governing expose the risks of his sky-high campaign promises.The most immediate example is his abrupt reversal on Canada's digital services tax, scrapped just before it was set to take effect after Donald Trump threatened to walk away from trade talks. Critics say Carney waved a red flag at a bull; supporters frame it as a strategic concession to get negotiations back on track. But if no deal materializes by the self-imposed July 21 deadline, the political cost could be steep — especially for a leader who built his brand on going “elbows up” with the U.S.This week on West of Centre, trade expert Carlo Dade argued Canada could “rag the puck” and let U.S. court challenges to Trump's tariff powers play out. But The Logic's Laura Osman noted Carney is under immense pressure to secure a near-term deal. That urgency matches his government's fast-paced push for quick wins — including tax cuts, moves to reduce interprovincial trade barriers, and the passage of Bill C-5 to fast-track infrastructure approvals.But passing legislation is the easy part. Another round of reality checks is looming — including whether provinces will actually trade more freely, and whether a long-sought pipeline to the West Coast might finally materialize. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith continues to apply pressure through a list of demands and her new Alberta Next panel. Political columnist Graham Thomson says she's also fending off threats from separatists on the right and watching for signs of a centrist revival under the old Progressive Conservative brand.Host: Rob Brown | Producer & editor: Falice Chin | Guests: Carlo Dade, Laura Osman, Graham Thomson

Can the rising-from-the-ashes Progressive Conservatives interrupt Danielle Smith's tenure as Alberta's premier (11:00)? Will a new provincial police service outperform the RCMP (41:00)? And why did renowned economist Dr. Trevor Tombe agree to participate in Premier Smith's Alberta Next "propaganda stunt" (54:00)? We get answers to these questions from veteran political commentator Graham Thomson in this epiosde of Real Talk.  READ GRAHAM in THE TYEE: https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025/07/03/Why-Join-Danielle-Smith-Alberta-Next/ 1:00 | But first...Ryan recaps our July 2 exclusive with Pete Guthrie and Scott Sinclair, including your comments on YouTube and emails to talk@ryanjespersen.com.  WATCH THAT EPISODE: https://rtrj.info/070225PC 1:06:00 | Johnny Infamous is in the spotlight! We take a look at the newest edition of Edify featuring Real Talk's very own intrepid producer.  CHECK IT OUT: https://edifyedmonton.com/people/profiles/favourite-things-edmonton-2025-part-2/ FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen  JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @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.

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0:17 - We break down Danielle Smith's announcement on the Alberta provincial police service. 10:04 - Independent Alberta MLAs revive Progressive Conservative name to create new provincial party. 19:57 - Your calls and texts on the return of the PC Party. 28:22 - Your thoughts on Alberta Separation. 46:35 - Processed meats and Colonoscopy's 59:36 - Stampede update with Sarah Crosbie! 1:06:44 - Your calls on colonoscopy's Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ousted (former) UCP MLAs Peter Guthrie and Scott Sinclair are reviving the PC Party of Alberta, saying they'll restore "balance and normalcy" to politics in the province. In a Real Talk exclusive, we find out why they're doing it, and how they intend to dethrone Danielle Smith's UCP (2:30).  TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: talk@ryanjespersen.com  May 22 LUKASZUK INTERVIEW: https://rtrj.info/052225CanadaForever 1:07:00 | Rest in Peace, Jodi Broadhead. Ryan remembers a friend of the show who died under tragic circumstances on June 21.  1:10:40 | The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge's world-class golf course is officially open, celebrating 100 years! Plus, the (beautiful) Ursidae Lair Scotch tasting lounge has specials through the summer. We've got details in MyJasper Memories presented by Tourism Jasper. BOOK JPL GOLF: https://www.jaspermountaingolf.com/ RESERVE A TABLE at URSIDAE LAIR: https://ursidaelair.com/ 1:15:30 | Jespo and Johnny debrief on PC 2.0, take a look at the University of Pennsylvania/Lia Thomas story (1:26:30), Paramount's settlement with Donald Trump (1:28:55), and the Diddy verdict (1:31:00).  1:50:50 | We hope you had a fantastic Canada Day. Jespo highlights a fireworks capture on one of his favourite Instagram accounts for Positive Reflections presented by Solar by Kuby. FOLLOW SAMEER on IG: https://www.instagram.com/sameer.pictures/ SUBMIT YOUR POSITIVE REFLECTION: talk@ryanjespersen.com  GET A FREE SOLAR QUOTE: https://kuby.ca/ FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen  JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @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.

40 years ago, something quite extraordinary happened at Queen's Park. The opposition parties combined forces to defeat the Progressive Conservative government of the day, thus, bringing to an end, 42 straight years of Tory rule. The previous time a government had changed hands on a lost confidence vote? 1871! So this was rare. And even a few months earlier, there was little indication any of that drama would unfold. David Peterson, Ontario's 20th premier; Hershell Ezrin, former chief of staff to the premier; and Helen Burstyn, former deputy secretary of the Premier's Council.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Data from the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat indicates that nearly 100,000 bureaucrat positions have been added to the federal government in the last decade. Quebec's Immigration Minister, Jean-François Roberge, stated that province has finally done away with Canadian multiculturalism. The Progressive Conservative government in Ontario, led by Premier Doug Ford, has unanimously approved a bill that will raise the salaries of provincial members of parliament by 35 percent. Tune into The Daily Brief with Isaac Lamoureux and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doug Ford's Progressive Conservative government in Ontario has leased the public space of OP to the Therme Spa company, which promises to bring wellness and democracy to the good citizens of Toronto, for a price. Bruce Van Dieten and Ann-Elizabeth Samson of Ontario Place for All join Matthew to discuss the history and possible future of Toronto's cherished public space. Bruce is "a retired busybody with nothing better to do than to lodge burrs under the saddles of politicians who see us as customers instead of citizens and treat us like obstacles." Ann Elisabeth Samson specializes in equality, innovation, and futures thinking. She founded and ran BabyCenter Canada, and led the launch of the $300M Equality Fund. She is co-chair of Ontario Place for All and as an open water swimmer and rower - loves Lake Ontario. Show Notes Ontario Place for All  “To Rid Society of Imbeciles”: The Impact of Dr. John Harvey Kellogg's Stand for Eugenics RFK Jr. Wants to Send People Addicted to Antidepressants to Government “Wellness Farms” Ontario Place  Quick Facts & Analysis + Fact Checker: Ford government's health care funding Ford government spending $525-675M on Therme Spa to get up to $380-580M in value back if it is successful for 95 years: analysis Ford says he will ‘double and triple check' Ontario Place deal after new report European Spa Company Therme Misrepresented Itself in an Effort to Expand Into Canada Province grilled over Therme's credentials to build luxury spa at Ontario Place Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the final countdown to election night. On Monday, millions of Canadians will cast their ballots and choose their next federal government at a critical moment for Canada. Catherine Cullen sits down with David Coletto to find out what pollsters will be watching as results roll in from coast to coast.Next, CBC reporters on the road send us their final audio postcards from the campaign trail — with analysis on the Liberal, Conservative, NDP and Bloc Québécois campaigns so far.Plus, our panel of political strategists dissect the final moments of the campaign, including new information about Liberal Leader Mark Carney's call with U.S. President Donald Trump, reports that Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is at odds with Nova Scotia's Progressive Conservative premier and concerns that NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh will lose his seat.Then, The House does a deep dive into the new Ontario riding of Milton East-Halton Hills South. The residents of two towns have been pulled together this election — and some are delighted to now be in a battleground riding where every vote counts.Finally, a look into the classroom of a Vancouver Island University professor who's using a game to teach students how hard it is to be a politician.This episode features the voices of:David Coletto, CEO of Abacus DataMarci Surkes, Liberal strategistKate Harrison, Conservative strategistGeorge Soule, NDP strategistKristen Everson, CBC producerMichael MacKenzie, political science professor at Vancouver Island University

Three weeks after Doug Ford and the Progressive Conservatives won their third consecutive majority government, the premier swore in his new cabinet; one woman is dead and a man is in hospital in critical condition following a highrise fire in North York; and, a senior with memory problems doesn’t remember signing a contract for furnace and air conditioner protection, despite not even having an air conditioner.

The Canada/U.S. trade war is in full swing, and Canadian leaders have not been shy in expressing their dissatisfaction with President Trump and his administration. On today's episode of The Candice Malcom Show, Candice is joined by political commentator Clyde Nichols, better known as Clyde Do Something, to discuss the freshly imposed tariffs and the response from Canadian leaders. Also, Independent MPP Bobbi Ann Brady joins the show to discuss her recent electoral victory over Doug Ford's Progressive Conservatives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Premier Doug Ford has been re-elected in Ontario's 44th provincial election. With voter turnout at 45% and lost seats for the Progressive Conservative party, what does this mean for Ontario's democracy? Joining The Agenda to discuss is Martin Regg Cohn, Political Columnist for the Toronto Star; Karim Bardeesy, Executive Director of the Dais at Toronto Metropolitan University; Sonal Champsee Director at Not One Seat and Nelson Wiseman, Professor Emeritus of Political Science at the University of Toronto.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump is not pleased with the comments Pierre Poilievre has been making about him. Trump is now hitting back, accusing Poilievre of not being a true "MAGA guy." On today's episode of The Candice Malcom Show, Candice is joined by independent researcher Bret Sears and prominent X user Govt.exe is Corrupt to discuss the president's latest comments about the Conservative leader. Also, Doug Ford's Progressive Conservatives have won a third-consecutive majority government in Ontario, beating out the Liberals and the NDP by a hefty margin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doug Ford gambled when he called an early election, but it paid off in spades last night as his Progressive Conservatives won their third consecutive majority government. It wasn't necessarily the bigger mandate he wanted, but a win's a win. And that was a win.The surprise of the night, though, was the performance of Marit Stiles's NDP. The party's vote went down significantly, as the polls predicted. But the NDP still managed to squeeze a lot of seats out of a lot less of the vote, as incumbency ruled the day in what was an otherwise status quo election. We try to make some sense out of how the NDP managed to defy expectations. And what do we make of the performance of Bonnie Crombie's Liberals — good enough to regain recognized party status, but not good enough to get their leader elected?Want even more of The Numbers? Members of our Patreon get extra mailbag episodes every week and special episodes monthly, as well as access to our Discord. You can get these exclusives and support our joint project by becoming a member of our Patreon.https://www.patreon.com/c/thenumberspodYou can also watch this episode on YouTube. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With just one day to go before election day, we're joined by two journalists who spend a lot of time talking to voters in two of Ontario's largest cities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With just hours until Ontario's election day, Rob Westgate talks with Queen's Park correspondent Allison Jones about the snap winter campaign. They discuss expectations of who will come out on top, the unique challenges of winter campaigning and the implications of Progressive Conservative leader Doug Ford's focus on proposed tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump.  For the latest and most important news of the day | https://www.thecanadianpressnews.ca To watch daily news videos, follow us on YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@CdnPress The Canadian Press on X (formerly Twitter) | https://twitter.com/CdnPressNews The Canadian Press on LinkedIn | https://linkedin.com/showcase/98791543

Roshel Smart Armoured Vehicles in Brampton, Ontario has sent 1,600 personnel carriers to the frontlines since the war in Ukraine began three years ago and is employing some Ukrainians refugees to help; breaking down Doug Ford's Progressive Conservatives $40 billion promise of new spending; and, qhile looking for a better interest rate on his GICs, an Oakville man was fooled by a “look-alike” website, losing $750,000.

Guests: Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie, NDP Leader Marit Stiles, Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner Star's political columnist Martin Regg Cohn also leads the TMU Democracy forum, where he recently sat down with Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie, NDP Leader Marit Stiles and Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner to discuss what they might do for Ontarians if their party wins the upcoming election. Doug Ford, the Progressive Conservative leader who hopes to be reelected, declined to participate in the forum.  Here in three separate episodes, Martin leads conversations with the leaders who did agree to participate in front of a live studio audience. The leaders speak about what makes them tick and what clicks with voters; the policies, the personalities, and the problems facing our province. Here's the episode with Mike Schreiner. This episode was produced by Julia De Laurentiis Johnston, Martin Regg Cohn and Paulo Marques.

Guests: Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie, NDP Leader Marit Stiles, Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner Star's political columnist Martin Regg Cohn also leads the TMU Democracy forum, where he recently sat down with Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie, NDP Leader Marit Stiles and Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner to discuss what they might do for Ontarians if their party wins the upcoming election. Doug Ford, the Progressive Conservative leader who hopes to be reelected, declined to participate in the forum.  Here in three separate episodes, Martin leads conversations with the leaders who did agree to participate in front of a live studio audience. The leaders speak about what makes them tick and what clicks with voters; the policies, the personalities, and the problems facing our province. Here's the episode with Marit Stiles. This episode was produced by Julia De Laurentiis Johnston, Martin Regg Cohn and Paulo Marques.

Guests: Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie, NDP Leader Marit Stiles, Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner Star's political columnist Martin Regg Cohn also leads the TMU Democracy forum, where he recently sat down with Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie, NDP Leader Marit Stiles and Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner to discuss what they might do for Ontarians if their party wins the upcoming election. Doug Ford, the Progressive Conservative leader who hopes to be reelected, declined to participate in the forum.  Here in three separate episodes, Martin leads conversations with the leaders who did agree to participate in front of a live studio audience. The leaders speak about what makes them tick and what clicks with voters; the policies, the personalities, and the problems facing our province. Here's the episode with Bonnie Crombie. This episode was produced by Julia De Laurentiis Johnston, Martin Regg Cohn and Paulo Marques.

From George Drew in 1943 to Leslie Frost in the 50s then onto John Robarts and finally Bill Davis, the Progressive Conservatives had quite the run in Ontario spending more than four decades in power. But, it would all come unraveled in 1985 after Premier Bill Davis announced his resignation. In episode four of Ontario Chronicle Steve Paikin tells the story of the raucous 1985 PC leadership convention. It involved plenty of strategic backstabbing, chicanery, and "just a little bit of antisemitism" and would ultimately lead to the end of the Tory dynasty. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marit Stiles has been the leader of the Ontario NDP and Official Opposition for two years, but this is her first general election. What do voters need to know about what she has on offer before they go to the polls on February 27? How does she plan to unseat Doug Ford's Progressive Conservatives? And how does the NDP distinguish itself from Bonnie Crombie's Liberals? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Traditionally, in Ontario politics the Liberals and New Democrats would fight over endorsements from organized labour, while the Conservatives stood on the sidelines. Those days are gone. In just t first week of the Ontario election campaign Doug Ford's Tories have already received several union endorsements. For insight on why, we welcome: JP Hornick, president of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union; Karen Brown, president of the Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario; Victoria Mancinelli, director of communications at the Laborers International Union of North America; andJeff Gray, Queen's Park reporter for the Globe and Mail.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The question in Ontario politics is whether a trade war over Trump's tariffs will boost Doug Ford and the Progressive Conservatives' majority, as he calls a snap election, with Bryan Passifiume and Dave Breakenridge discussing Ford's strategy and opposition reactions. Background reading:Premier Doug Ford confirms he's calling snap Ontario election Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Trudeau's poll numbers have been bad for a while. The Liberals have lost two crucial by-elections and are trailing behind the Conservatives in seat projections. They just lost the support of the NDP. The shine seems to have completely come off the nine-year-old government. And yet, Trudeau remains defiant. Why?The Globe's Shannon Proudfoot set out to determine why, in the face of increasingly long odds, some politicians can't seem to read the writing piling up on the wall. She spoke to former Ontario premier Kathleen Wynne and a pollster on the disastrous 1993 Progressive Conservative campaign to find answers.This episode originally aired on October 4, 2024.Questions? Comments? Ideas? E-mail us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com

Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne explains the federal Liberals' approach to U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's tariff threats as premiers and the prime minister meet to discuss Canada's strategy. Plus, how last night's landslide victory for the Progressive Conservatives is reshaping Nova Scotia politics. 

PC Leader and incumbent Premier Tim Houston took a landslide victory in yesterday's Nova Scotia election. There's a chance this could influence an election in Newfoundland and Labrador. We've reached Alex Marland, a professor in the Department of Politics at Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, to talk about this.

While the results of this weekend's B.C. election are still up in the air, voters in New Brunswick head to the polls. It appears to be a very tight race, where voters will decide whether to stay the course with the Progressive Conservatives or elect a Liberal government. South of the border, the U.S. presidential campaign heats up.And: King Charles was heckled in Australia. The heckler was an Indigenous Australian Senator who accused the King of genocide inside Australia's parliament.Also: First Nations are now some of the biggest land developers in the Vancouver area. Many see this as a major step toward reconciliation but others worry there's not enough oversight.Plus: bike lanes, olive harvest, a town divided over coal, and more.

Justin Trudeau's poll numbers have been bad for a while. The Liberals have lost two crucial by-elections and are trailing behind the Conservatives in seat projections. They just lost the support of the NDP. The shine seems to have completely come off the nine-year-old government. And yet Trudeau remains defiant. Why?The Globe's Shannon Proudfoot set out to determine why, in the face of increasingly long odds, some politicians can't seem to read the writing piling up on the wall. She spoke to former Ontario premier Kathleen Wynne and a pollster on the disastrous 1993 Progressive Conservative campaign to find answers.Questions? Comments? Ideas? E-mail us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com

In Canada's 1993 election, the governing Progressive Conservative Party was routed, ending up with just two seats. In the 1980s, the party won the largest majority in Canadian history. But by 1993, it was in crisis and the new Prime Minister, Kim Campbell, called an election. But she didn't bank on the emergence of a new populist party called Reform, which stormed Canada's traditionally two-party system claiming 52 seats. The Progressive Conservatives never recovered. Ben Henderson speaks to the former Prime Minister, Kim Campbell, and Preston Manning, founder and former leader of Reform.(Photo: Preston Manning. Credit: Peter Power/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

Hugh talks with Senator Tom Cotton about upheavals on America's campuses and with the Washington Post's Dan Balz about the imminent collapse of the U.K.'s Tories who, we both agree, are going to suffer an election defeat every bit as stunning as the GOP's in 1964 and Canada's Progressive Conservatives in 1993. Plus, David Drucker and Byron York on the campus unrest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Wednesday, December 6th, 2023. Tactics Conference The Tactics Conference is coming! Learn how to build Christ’s kingdom from those that are doing it. Join C.R. Wiley, the campus preacher Keith Darrel, Gabe Rench, Chocolate Knox, and Pastor Toby Sumpter for two days of boots on the ground training on how to take your community for Christ. Great talks, great food, and great people. Come see us in Lafayette, Louisiana (that's only about 2 and a half hours east of Houston, Texas) on January 19th-20th. And take note - Seating is limited. Families are welcome, come experience some Cajun hospitality, while we labor together to build the new Christendom. Beer and psalms, panel discussions, Cajun dancing, and more… Go to TacticsCon.com to buy your tickets today AND use the coupon code “FLFPUB” to get 20$ off your ticket price. That’s TacticsCon.com - and we’ll see you in South Louisiana this January. https://thepostmillennial.com/72-of-canadians-want-trudeau-gone-poll?utm_campaign=64487 72% of Canadians want Trudeau gone Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in political free-fall. In the latest Ipsos poll, 72 percent of Canadians want Trudeau to exit federal politics and leave as leader of the Liberal Party of Canada. Ipsos says that number is up from 60 percent in September. Even within his own party, 33 percent of Liberal supporters would like Trudeau to resign. That's consistent with other recent polls that show the Conservative Party of Canada, under its leader Pierre Poilievre, 19 percentage points ahead of the Liberals and headed for one of the larger majority governments in Canadian history. Nanos Research founder Nik Nanos described what the Liberals need to stand a chance in the next federal election is a "complete reboot." "Either with a new leader or… Justin Trudeau with a renewed vision of why he believes that he should deserve another mandate," Nanos said in a recent episode of CTV News Trend Line. Canadians have even taken to the internet to try to remove Trudeau from office through the traditional legislative process. As of Monday morning, more than 175,000 Canadians have signed a petition for a vote of non-confidence in the House of Commons against the minority Liberal government. The petition is sponsored by MP Michelle Ferreri (CPC-Peterborough-Kawartha) and reads: "The policies of this government aren't aligning with the crisis Canada is facing: housing costs, infringement of civil liberties, highest inflation in history, unbalanced immigration policies, taxation to the point of poverty, weakening of our economy by importing natural resources that Canada already has and under-utilizes; and based on the past eight years of this Prime Minister, Canadians do not have confidence in this Prime Minister, after five ethics investigations and Canada's reputation being tarnished on a global scale under his leadership. To the extent that Canada is being discluded from participating in statements regarding important geopolitical events." Sen. Percy Downe, a Liberal who was chief of staff to former Prime Minister Jean Chretien, recently wrote that it is time Trudeau left office. Trudeau laughed off the appeal. There is considerable doubt that his departure would save the Liberals' fortunes in the next federal election. Trudeau's father, Pierre Trudeau, who was prime minister of Canada from 1968-1984 with the exception of a nine-month period in 1979 when a minority Progressive Conservative government was in power, famously took "a walk in the snow" on Feb. 28, 1984 when he decided to leave politics. He announced his resignation the following day, Feb. 29 – a date that only occurs on a leap year. https://www.foxnews.com/media/doctor-treating-freed-hamas-hostages-reveals-unprecedented-abuse-rewrite-textbooks Doctor treating freed Hamas hostages reveals unprecedented abuse: 'We have to rewrite the textbooks' A doctor treating freed Hamas hostages in Israel says survivors are suffering from an unprecedented level of "extremely severe psychological abuse" endured during captivity. "I can tell you that on behalf of all the medical and psychological teams treating those who return, the mental states we encountered have no precedent in medical literature. We feel that we have to rewrite the textbooks of post-trauma," Dr. Renana Eitan told "Sunday Night in America." Eitan revealed the Tel Aviv Medical Center is actively treating more than 15 former hostages and described their "severe physical and mental abuse." "Those held captive were subject to starvation, to beating, to sexual abuse. They were being held in inhumane sanitary conditions. Extremely severe psychological abuse was inflicted on them, including separation from family members, separation of siblings, separation of children from their mothers. They were held in solitary confinement and spent long days in total darkness until they developed severe hallucinations," Eitan claimed. "Children were forced to watch brutal videos. They were under constant threats by weapons and threats to harm them even after they were released. They refer to the forced use of psychiatric drugs and other substances." Eitan also detailed cases where individuals, though appearing physically unharmed, are dealing with "severe post-traumatic symptoms." "Some of the home comers, they look happy, they look fine, they look physically fine, and we try to hold on to those optimistic signs, but still, even those who seem fine, we know that most of them [are] suffering from severe post-traumatic symptoms, they have painful, traumatic memories. And they are entering into dissociative states, where for a moment they feel as if they are still in captivity and only later do they return to the understanding that they have been released," she said. This week marks two months since the Hamas terror attack on Israel which left 1,200 dead and 240 held hostage. According to the Israeli Ministry of Health, 73 Israelis and 24 foreign citizens have been released from Hamas to date. Eitan urged the release of the remaining hostages "as soon as possible" as they face a long road ahead of physical and mental rehabilitation. https://www.breitbart.com/2nd-amendment/2023/12/04/israeli-security-minister-we-are-approving-up-to-3000-gun-license-applications-day/ Israeli Security Minister: We Are Approving ‘Up to 3,000’ Gun License Applications A Day Israel Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir says his ministry is now approving “up to 3,000” gun license applications a day. The Times of Israel quoted Ben Gvir saying, “When the war started, we knew that we were right when we said that every place that has a weapon can save a life.” He went on to say, “My policy within the office was to permit as many people as possible to get a weapon…[and] in a short period of time, we were giving up to 3,000 approvals a day.” Ben Gvir indicated over 260,000 gun license applications have been approved since October 7, 2023. On November 15, 2023, Breitbart News pointed to a Times of Israel report which indicated over 236,000 gun license applications had been filed in Israel at that point in time. In mid-November roughly 1,700 applications were being approved daily, and the number of daily approvals has nearly doubled since then. Breitbart News noted that an armed civilian opened fire Thursday on terrorists who attacked a Jerusalem bus stop. Two off-duty soldiers opened fire as well and the terrorists were killed. https://thepostmillennial.com/arlington-home-explodes-after-suspect-sets-off-flares-as-police-serve-search-warrant?utm_campaign=64487 Arlington home explodes after suspect sets off flares as police serve search warrant On Monday, a home in the Bluemont neighborhood of Arlington, Virginia exploded as police were attempting to serve a search warrant following reports that a flare gun had been fired from within earlier in the evening. While three members of law enforcement suffered minor injuries, the fate of the suspect, who is believed to have been in the home at the time, has not been revealed. According to the Arlington County Police Department, officers were called to a duplex on the 800 block of North Burlington Street around 4:45 pm to investigate reports that someone had "discharged a flare gun 30 - 40 times from inside his residence into the surrounding neighborhood." While his actions did not result in any injuries or property damage, officers nonetheless obtained a search warrant and tried to make contact with him via telephone and loudspeaker. Their attempts proved fruitless, and the suspect remained "barricaded" inside. At around 8:25 pm, he "discharged several rounds" from what authorities believe was a firearm, resulting in the aforementioned explosion. The blast sent shockwaves through the surrounding area as residents watched debris fly into the air and the structure burn to the ground. The fire department arrived on the scene a short time later, and by 10:30 pm, the blaze was extinguished. While police have not released the name of the suspect, local outlet ARLNow has reported that public records show the resident of the now-leveled home to be a man named James Yoo. According to Newsweek, Yoo's social media posts were reportedly filled with rants about the government, the police, and his own neighbors, who he repeatedly labeled "spies," suggesting they had fake identities and were assigned to monitor him for their "handlers." His YouTube channel included videos with pictures from his LinkedIn page depicting people he claimed were his neighbors entering and leaving their homes, according to the outlet. One of Yoo's neighbors, Alex Wilson, told ARLNow that he kept to himself and often had his windows covered with aluminum foil. Yoo also allegedly chased away prospective buyers with a knife while his house was on the market.