Podcasts about provincial politics

In this podcast we take the time to dive into a range of topics that we pulled out of our experience at the recent Federation of Canadian Municipalities event in Ottawa. We spoke a fair bit about Mark Carney's speech, which took place at the conference and was covered by all the national broadcast media. We also spend some time talking about our podcast friends, we had the option to meet up, the chats we had with Conservative councillors and mayors, and a big ol' rant on housing. 

Welcome to UnSpun - Dive into this week's packed episode of UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck as they cover a whirlwind of topics. From Donald Trump's unpredictable tariff decisions affecting Canada and Mexico, and Justin Trudeau's response, to the broader implications on Canadian politics, this episode is a must-watch. They explore BC's budget concerns, the future leadership of the NDP and Liberal parties, and discuss local political incidents. Don't miss out on their analysis of the rapidly shifting political landscape. Tune in for an unfiltered, insightful take on today's hottest issues.00:00 Introduction and Overview00:48 Tariffs and Trade Tensions02:26 Political Reactions and Leadership05:00 Canadian Unity and Public Sentiment14:17 Provincial Politics and Policies18:07 Provincial Barriers and Small Business Challenges19:34 Government Employees and Economic Stimulation21:11 Political Landscape and Leadership Changes22:30 Social Media Disinformation and Global Tensions26:16 Internal Party Politics and Leadership Struggles31:20 Reflecting on News and Upcoming Events

Do Ontarians want an early election? We check in with radio hosts from across the province to see how communities are responding to heading to the polls 16 months early. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 86 Available Now! This week I am hanging out with Rozhen Asrani Rozhen is the candidate for the Ontario NDP Party in Etobicoke-Lakeshore. She's bringing Provincial Politics into this century with progressive policy and working-class ethics. We realized we have a lot more in common than our politics, she tells a story about a mid-air hot air balloon fight and what her plans are for the Province. You can follow Rozhen Asrani here: Web: rozhen.ca IG: www.instagram.com/rozhen.ndp, FB: www.facebook.com/ndp.rozhen Subscribe to automatically get Rozhen Asrani's episode and more episodes of Social Animals. Subscribe on all the channels at https://socialanimals.ca/ Tell your friends, comment below and enjoy the stories! Thanks for listening! The interlude music on this episode was made by Me using Apple Garage band and those sweet sweet loopies. 

Deb Hutton in for Jim Richards who is on Christmas vacation GUESTS: Kathleen Wynne - former Liberal premier of Ontario Tim Hudak - former leader of the Ontario Conservatives - founder of Tim Hudak political consulting Frances Lankin - former Canadian senator, former president and CEO of United Way Toronto, and a former Ontario MPP and cabinet minister in the NDP government of Bob Rae GUEST: Boris Bytensky - Newstalk 1010 Legal Analyst, Criminal lawyer with crimlawcanada.com 'Immigration consequences' unlikely for man linked to deadly 401 crash CALLS: Should there have been harsher consequences for this guy?

We spoke with MUN political scientist Amanda Bittner about her take on the provincial political scene, and whether she thinks there may be a provincial election call soon.

Send us a textGreetings & welcome back to the podcast. This episode we are joined by Mr.Jason Kenney - 18th Premier of Alberta, and former Canadian Federal Cabinet Minister.  A brief history of Mr.Kenney's accomplishments & experience include:-18th Premier of Alberta from 2019 until 2022, and the leader of the United Conservative Party (UCP) from 2017 until 2022-Parliamentary secretary to Prime Minister Harper (2006-2007)-Secretary of State for Multiculturalism and Canadian Identity (2007–2008)-Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism (2008–2013)-Minister of Employment and Social Development (2013–2015)-Minister of Defence (2015)Mr. Jason Kenney received the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal in 2002, the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012,and the Albertan version of the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal in 2022.Mr. Kenney is currently a senior advisor for the law firm Bennett Jones, and is a Board Member of ATCO, Fairfax India Holdings Corp, Alliance for Responsible Citizenship, SE Health, Teneo, Peoples Group, Lighthouse Voyage, Coril Holdings Ltd., & Senior Fellow at the C.D. Howe Institute.Among other things we discussed A Few Reflections on 30 Years of Federal & Provincial Politics.Enjoy.Thank you to our sponsors.Without their support this episode would not be possible:Connate Water SolutionsEnverusContango MarketingCanadian Gas AssociationUpgrade LabsATB FinancialSupport the show

The Mainstreet Spinbusters give their take on why premiers seem fed up with Ottawa. The big message from the premiers' meeting in Halifax last week was that they're tired of Justin Trudeau's government intruding on provincial jurisdiction. So why do the feds do that? Chris Lydon, Barbara Emodi and Michelle Coffin break it down. Plus, a look at what's happening in U.S. presidential politics.

Former Deputy Premier of Alberta Thomas Lukaszuk checks in with his thoughts on current affairs in Alberta.

Former Alberta Deputy Premier Thomas Lukaszuk joins the show to talk about a wide variety of federal and provincial political topics.

Queen's Park announces that ,back to basics, in Ontario schools means a cellphone and vape ban. Meanwhile, debates ensue over whether the Ford government's new Core Education Funding is a meaningful increase for our public schools. Ottawa gets their own regional office and the most vocal critic is from Doug Ford's own backbench, Nepean MPP Lisa Macleod. But first, a look into the byelections Thursday night, where Progressive Conservatives have kept their grip on Milton and Lambton-Kent-Middlesex seats.You can also see the podcast on the TVO Today YouTube channel and every Friday night at 8 and 11 pm ET as the first half of The Agenda.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode covers the role of US and Chinese domestic politics in the US-China relationship. There are many drivers of US-China strategic competition, and domestic politics is among them, and has become increasingly important, though it has not been well researched and analyzed in recent years. One reason for the lack of analysis on Chinese politics is that since Xi Jinping became China's top leader in 2012, domestic politics in China has become even more of black box than previously. Bonnie is joined by Dr. Evan Medeiros, who has recently published a pathbreaking study that seeks to update the understanding of political forces in China and the United States that are influencing the bilateral relationship. Medeiros is one of the world's leading experts on Chinese foreign policy. He is the Penner Family Chair in Asia studies and the Cling Family Distinguished Fellow in US-China Studies in the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University. The report we will discuss today is titled: "The New Domestic Politics of US-China Relations" and was published by the Asia Society Policy Institute's Center for China Analysis where Evan is a senior fellow for foreign policy. During the Obama administration, Evan was on the NSC staff, first as director for China, Taiwan and Mongolia, and then as special assistant to the president and Senior Director for Asia.  Timestamps[02:14] Influence of Domestic Politics in the US and China[03:32] Differences between US and Chinese Domestic Politics[05:19] Weakening of Historical Forces for Stability[08:35] Most Important Driver of Change to America's China Policy[13:34] Xi Jinping Shaping Domestic Politics in China[19:38] Reversing the Downward Trend in US-China Relations[21:44] Close Connections between Domestic and Foreign Politics[24:49] Biden and Xi as Leaders in the Bilateral Relationship

Eby is going after Kevin Falcon for his experience in the real estate private sector. PLUS, Mike and Keith discuss the extreme solutions being proposed to tackle overcrowding in Surrey schools. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Alissa talk turkey, Scott Moe's newfound cojones, the latest provincial election results, and Bill C-314. All that and more on this episode of The Stinking Albatross Podcast!Scott and Alissa talk turkey, Scott Moe's newfound cojones, the latest provincial election results, and Bill C-314. All that and more on this episode of The Stinking Albatross Podcast! Support this podcast! Donate at https://www.itstartsrightnow.ca/donate For more episodes of this podcast, visit https://thestinkingalbatross.ca/ Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-stinking-albatross/id1628713289 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3RG6Gw4bZ3GzmuqY9KP94z?si=FT0D8SWXSvO9hln__nfjPQ&nd=1 Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/RightNowHQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFV7-3cgs3vYKDgUMGz8Ew

Richard Zussman, Global BC Legislative Reporter discusses the BC NDP's lead in provincial politics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

B.C's housing targets in communities with the greatest need Ravi Kahlon, B.C's Minister of Housing discusses BC's housing targets B.C NDP leading in the province's political scene Mario Canseco, President of the Research Co. Polling Company discusses the latest numbers as the BC NDP lead the province's political scene Canadian media streamers take 13 minutes on average to choose what to watch Geri Mayer-Judson, Show Contributor discusses why it takes the average Canadian 13 minutes to choose what to watch on streaming services B.C's housing targets and the ‘naughty list'  Dylan Kruger, Delta City Councillor discusses the 'naughty list' in regards to BC's housing targets  BC's Ban on Compostable and Biodegradable Plastic Leaves Businesses Scrambling  Brandon Leeds, CEO of SOFi Products discusses BC's ban on compostable and biodegradable plastic B.C NDP leads in provincial politics, while B.C United slips Richard Zussman, Global BC Legislative Reporter discusses the BC NDP's lead in provincial politics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Mary and Nat talk about Policy 713, whether Turmp would have a good time in prison, and tabletop gaming. Follow us on Instagram: @nfstrongarm | @marygreenhahaha | @BlowingItPod This podcast was recorded in on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik people and we should give them their land back.  New Brunswick 2SLGBTQIA causes that need your support: AIDS New Brunswick Chroma NB Clinic 554 Imprint Youth steel.transplants qtfattiesnb Help Nats Chest Get to The Silicone Zone Justin TooDeep's tip jar Barb Wire's tip jar Further reading/viewing: 'Teachers aren't going to do this': Reactions to Policy 713 changes spread beyond N.B. (CTV) N.B. Teachers' Association never consulted on LGBTQ2 policy change, groups consider legal options (Global) Dissent in N.B. government ranks continues, MLA criticizes overhaul of education governance (Global) Union for school psychologists will stand behind members who defy changes to LGBTQ policy (CBC) PC rebellion still 'simmering' as MLA breaks ranks on education council bill (CBC) What's in the Trump indictment: US nuclear secrets and files kept in shower (BBC) Canada wildfires: US East Coast sees worst air quality in years (BBC) Shelburne wildfire evacuation rescinded, highway reopened (CTV) SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE (YouTube) Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets - Official Trailer | Prime Video (YouTube) I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson | Season 3 Official Trailer | Netflix (YouTube) Somebody Somewhere Season 1 Trailer | Rotten Tomatoes TV (YouTube) Talk To Me | Official Trailer 2 HD | A24 (YouTube) The Turin Horse Trailer (YouTube)

As we head into the homestretch for the year (and maybe even a short break over the holidays), we try and get a handle on not only where Alberta Politics is heading but where we actually even are right now! To try and get a clear view of this, we sat down with provincial politics prognosticator and political scientist Dr. Lisa Young and chatted about the current state of Alberta, what's happened to the level of our political conversation and what political parties in Alberta might need to do in order to not only get ahead in this new landscape but also maybe (?) try and make things better for Albertans! 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. If 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 Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Nate is joined on this episode by former Mayor of Toronto, David Miller. Before running for public office, he was a partner at the Toronto law firm Aird & Berlis, where he specialized in employment and immigration law and shareholder rights. He became a Metro councillor in 1994, and in 1997 he was elected to the new City of Toronto council where he served two terms prior to becoming mayor.Following his time as Mayor, Miller briefly returned to law before serving as president and CEO of the World Wildlife Fund Canada from 2013 to 2017, after which he began working as the director of international diplomacy at C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group.As you may know, there's an unexpected Mayoral race here in Toronto, so the conversation does cover some of that ground. As well as issues affecting municipalities all across Canada - housing, transit, how we should see the relationship managed between municipalities and provincial and federal governments, and how we should think about ambitious city building.

GREG IS MAD ABOUT THE JETS (1:40); Federal Budget breakdown (6:50); STUPID FREE POPCORN IN THE KITCHEN! What is your Achilles Heel for food or drink (15:15); Federal Budget Review... impacts on Manitoba (23:00); Food & drink Achilles Heels (29:45); Winnipeg ICE-ICE baby - Winnipeg Ice open WHL playoffs on Friday, we speak to one of their stars (32:30); Weekly Wednesday Jets chat - CAM SMASH JETS (41:25); Provincial Politics... Polls Tightening, Conservatives start to close the gap with the NDP (53:45); Winning text on Achilles Heels (59:10). 

Every few years the calls go out: candidates wanted, of all types and stripes, to run for elected office federally, provincially, and municipally. It's actually pretty remarkable when you think about it. Anyone who wants to put their name forward can, just like that, even though probably 90% of the people that do are going to lose. To take the plunge, and try to get the job requires a ton of effort, sacrifice, and more. With us now on what's actually involved in running for office: Todd McCarthy, the PC MPP for Durham; Amber Morley, Toronto city councillor for Ward 3, Etobicoke-Lakeshore; Chloe Brown, who ran for mayor of Toronto in the last municipal election; And on the line, Shawn Micallef, contributing columnist at the Toronto Star and co-founder of Spacing magazine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bill Kelly Show Podcast: She retires just before the Public Order Emergency Commission report comes out, why did she choose to step down now? & What will we remember Brenda Lucki by? GUEST: Daniel Béland, Director of the McGill Institute for the Study of Canada - The federal government will no longer fund research with Chinese military and state security institutions and is urging the provinces and universities to adopt similar national-security measures. GUEST: Dr. Robert Huish, Associate Professor with the Department of International Development Studies at Dalhousie University - Topics Include: ·        Ontario's economic and fiscal outlook ·        Healthcare polling ·        Doug Ford's comments on stag & Doe and John Tory ·        And more….. GUEST: Colin D'Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief for Global News

Today on Baldrey's Beat: PM Trudeau is in the Yukon taking questions on the unidentified flying balloons recently shot down in North American airspace. Looking ahead at a week in provincial politics. Polls show David Eby is maintaining his popularity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we head into the homestretch for the year (and maybe even a short break over the holidays), we try and get a handle on not only where Alberta Politics is heading but where we actually even are right now! To try and get a clear view of this, we sat down with provincial politics prognosticator and political scientist Dr. Lisa Young and chatted about the current state of Alberta, what's happened to the level of our political conversation and what political parties in Alberta might need to do in order to not only get ahead in this new landscape but also maybe (?) try and make things better for Albertans! 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. If 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 Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Did you miss More Than Money this past Saturday? Dave Popowich and Faisal Karmali talk to Deborah Yedlin, President and CEO of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce, about the Federal Fall Economic Statement and how the federal government will be looking to support businesses in the current economy. Also on the show, Lori Williams, Associate Professor at Mount Royal University, discusses the byelection results and how things are looking heading into the provincial election.

The Bill Kelly Show Podcast: Warnings continue to come in across Ontario, as the triple threat of influenza, COVID-19 and RSV continue to slam our hospitals. Is it time to bring back to mask mandate?  GUEST: Dr. Isaac Bogoch, Staff Physician, General Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases Associate Professor, Dept. of Medicine, University of Toronto - Canada's low unemployment rate is not sustainable and is contributing to decades-high inflation, Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem said during a speech in downtown Toronto Thursday. Speaking before students and researchers at Toronto Metropolitan University, the governor said the Canadian labour market needs to be rebalanced to stabilize inflation. GUEST: Moshe Lander, Senior Economics Lecturer, Concordia University - Topics Include: Ontario government introduce grade 6 Holacaust education Ontario education strike Ontario Greenbelt proposal to cut land for hmes And more…. GUEST: John Best, Publisher of The Bay Observer - Canadians are buying less expensive food, stockpiling food and even eating less to cope with food prices as inflation soars, according to a new survey. The survey, conducted by Nanos Research on behalf of CTV News, asked more than 1,000 Canadians if their household had used a cost-saving option in the past month in response to the price of food. GUEST: Janet Music, Research Program Coordinator at the Agri-Food Analytics Lab 

Today on the show, we talk about the state of provincial politics now that Anjali Appadurai has been disqualified from the B.C. NDP leadership race with guest Gerald Baier, political science professor at UBC. In our second half, Master Gardener Brian Minter is here to take your gardening questions.

The Bill Kelly Show Podcast: Topics Include: to fund more private clinic surgeries in bid to stabilize healthcare Nursing collge proposes to temporarily register international nurses Ontario's offer to education workers And more… GUEST: John Best, Publisher of The Bay Observer. - The Ottawa convoy occupation served as a breeding ground for “violent extremists” looking to recruit and radicalize convoy supporters, according to a newly disclosed internal intelligence report from a Canadian counterterrorism organization. The threat assessment, prepared by Canada's Integrated Terrorism Assesment Centre (ITAC), is marked “for official use only” and was obtained by PressProgress through access-to-information. GUEST: Luke Lebrun, Editor of Press Progress - Ontario is planning to deal with a crisis plaguing hospitals by boosting the number of surgeries done at existing private-sector clinics, attracting 6,000 more health care workers and legislating new powers to move elderly patients awaiting long-term care into homes that are not of their choosing. The measures, outlined in an 18-page second phase of Ontario's “Plan to Stay Open” unveiled on Thursday by Health Minister Sylvia Jones, drew praise from some in the health care system but criticism from opposition politicians and advocates for long-term care residents, who warned that the plan would harm vulnerable seniors. GUEST: Bill VanGorder, Chief Operation Officer, CARP

The Bill Kelly Show Podcast: Topics Include: ·       Healthcare crisis ·       Throne speech deviates little from pre-election budget ·       Private sector talk ·       And more… GUEST: John Best, Publisher of The Bay Observer - A controversial organization operating out of a historic Ottawa church has set up what it calls a "private security force," saying it was necessary because police weren't responding to its concerns quickly enough. The United People of Canada (TUPC) said it has identified people it claims have committed crimes targeting the group, and is prepared to "ensure the rule of law is upheld within our lawful authority," according to William Komer, one of its directors. GUEST: Phil Gurski, President of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, Director of the University of Ottawa's Security program, and former CSIS analyst - For much of the last few years, watching the price of lumber has been painful for anyone working on their home.  Lately though, the cost has come sliding down alongside many other commodities — yet another sign that rampant inflation could be coming to an end or at the very least, offer some reprieve for those struggling with the soaring cost of living. GUEST: Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University

The provincial government has made big announcements on the future of the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, two new Crown corporations, and the carbon tax. AllNovaScotia.com provincial political reporter Brian Flinn joins us to talk about these recent developments and more.

Queen's Park reporter Jessica Smith Cross helps Ontarians navigate the political grey area between election day and the day new MPPs are sworn in, as a part of the 43rd legislative assembly. Who's currently in the premier's chair and what comes next? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An interview with the only living signatory of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. What an honour and privilege to speak with The Honourable A. Brian Peckford P.C., on the current state of Canada. It's a long one, but worth every minute. Brian was born August 27, 1942 in Whitbourne, Newfoundland. He graduated from Lewisporte High School in 1960. In 1966 he graduated with a BA in Education from Memorial University of Newfoundland. He later did post graduate work in English Literature and Education Psychology. He taught high school in Sprindgale, Newfoundland, and in 1972 he entered Provincial Politics. In March 1972 Brian was elected the first Progressive Conservative MHA in the history of the riding at age 29. Later that year he became Special and Parliamentary Assistant to the then Premier, Frank Moores. In 1974 he was appointed Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and in 1976 Minister of Mines and Energy. While Minister of Mines and Energy, he also served for some time as Minister of Rural Development and Northern Affairs. In March 1979 Brian won the Progressive Conservative leadership convention and became the third Premier of the Province since Confederation. He was at 36 the youngest first minister of Newfoundland since the First Prime Minister, Philip Little in 1855. Brian became a strong advocate of Provincial Rights as manifested in his efforts to gain some control and revenues from the newly developing offshore oil and gas resources culminating in The Atlantic Accord. This groundbreaking Agreement brought revenues to the Province as if the resources were on land, around $30 Billion to date, and a say in the management of the resource. Brian was involved in the Constitutional Patriation Process of the early 1980's leading to the Constitution Act of 1982. It was Newfoundland's proposal presented at the Conference that led to the breakthrough. Brian is the only living First Minister of that Constitutional Process. Mr. Peckford retired from politics in March 1989 and began a consulting company, with his wife Carol, assisting companies in Europe and North America. He has written two books, the last, ‘Some Day The Sun Will Shine And Have Not Will Be No More,' a Globe and Mail best seller in 2012. He has received awards as an Outstanding Young Canadian and the Outstanding Contribution Award from the Newfoundland Ocean Industries Association. He was sworn to the Privy Council by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth in 1982. Brian has conducted inquires on behalf of the British Columbia Government and the Government of Canada. Stay in touch with Brian at https://peckford42.wordpress.com/ He retired in 2001 and presently lives with his wife, Carol, in Parksville, British Columbia.

On Monday, the BC NDPs released the province's new climate targets and roadmap to get us there, CleanBC. We bring on Peter McCartney, the Climate Campaigner at the Wilderness Committee to explain the plan, and go over what's missing.  Get more stories like this in your inbox every morning by subscribing to our daily newsletter at CapitalDaily.ca Check our membership opportunity at CapitalDaily.ca/MemberAnd subscribe to us on our socials! Twitter @CapitalDailyVic  Instagram @CapitalDaily  Facebook @CapitalDailyVic

Catch up on what you missed on an episode of The Richard Syrett Show. Journalist at Epoch Times, Omid Ghoreishi, & Scientist, Joe Wang explain more on samples from early Wuhan COVID-19 patients that show the presence of genetically modified Henipah virus, 1 of 2 deadly viruses that were transferred from Winnipeg to Wuhan. Freedom-lover & small-town physician, Dr. Patrick Phillips. Lou returns for News Not in The News. Sauga 960's own & Host of “The Marc Patrone Show,” Marc Patrone discusses the ever-growing anger at Trudeau campaign events.

Today on The WRIT Race - the daily #cndpoli #podcast, John Wright and Dave Trafford are joined by Keith Leslie and Erin Trafford, who offer up insights into what happened in the #NovaScotia election. Also, will the federal Liberal party be able to resist running against Doug Ford @fordnation in Ontario? And we highlight a Master Class by Sean O'Shea at Global News Toronto on how-to-hold -political-parties-accountable. 

Across Nova Scotia, there are 16 candidates vying to be members of the legislature who have backgrounds in municipal politics. CBC reporter Pam Berman tells us about some important differences between municipal and provincial politics.

Provincial premiers are trying to navigate the pandemic's third wave, which is hitting hard in parts of Canada, and trying to win a tight race between the variants and the vaccines. We discuss provincial politics and the fallout from COVID-19 with our national affairs panel: Robson Fletcher, a reporter for CBC Calgary; Vassy Kapelos, host of CBC's Power & Politics in Ottawa; and Jean Laroche, the CBC's legislative reporter in Halifax.

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It's that time of year, when traditional first-day-of-school photos flood social media. As students start to trickle back into classrooms, MPPs are set to return to Queen's Park. Podcast hosts Steve Paikin & and John Michael McGrath examine what's to come. Plus, is rent control back from the dead?

Brian Crombie reviews Auto Insurance Issue with Three Provincial Politics. Brian speaks to Deputy Leader of Green Party, Abhijeet Manay, Tom Rakocevic, a member of the Ontario New Democratic Party in the riding of Humber River—Black Creek and Gurratan Singh, a member of the Ontario New Democratic Party in the riding of Brampton East.

What started as rolling strikes from school board to school board has escalated to Ontario's first province-wide teachers' strike in more than two decades. This week on the podcast, hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss how the province got here. They also speak with two strategists about tactics that the unions and government use to try to win over the public.

#Onpoli is back for Season 4. Each Tuesday, hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath will discuss Queen's Park's biggest stories. Through conversations and interviews, this podcast will provide you with insight into Ontario politics and in-depth knowledge about the province's important issues.

A look back on 2019 in Provincial Politics GUEST: Keith Baldrey Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief    Free parking gets the boot at Granville Island, increasing frustration for business owners GUEST: Mario Canseco President ResearchCo   CAA Driving High with Eric GUEST: Kristine Darbelles Manager, Public Affairs at CAA Guest: Eric Chapman   Tis the season to think about religion GUEST: Tricia Barker Park Board Commissioner   Vaccinations continue to be a contentious issue GUEST: Dr. Peter Hotez Vaccine Scientist-Pediatrician-Author   Holiday parenting! GUEST: Michele Kambolis Registered Child and Family Therapist and Parent Educator and a Registered Clinical Counselor dedicated to raising awareness about mental health issues.   Is MSP really gone? GUEST: Kris Sims  BC Director Canadian Taxpayer Federation   Being attacked for being ‘mainstream media' GUEST:  Eric Amazing Contributor

GUEST: Keith Baldrey Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief 

Sea-based aquaculture or no jobs? Government media management offers the public few alternatives to risky ventures. But PODCO, a new provincial affairs podcast, aims to empower citizens with evidentiary background on a variety of policy options. This week, we speak with one of its creators, Stephen Tomblin.

The federal election campaign has consumed all of the political oxygen since the Governor General officially dissolved parliament on September 11. The Liberal strategy out of the gate was to equate Conservative Leader to Doug Ford - characterized as the service-slashing Premier of Ontario who cares little about the little guy. A vote for Scheer is a vote that threatens everything from healthcare to affordable housing. How has that strategy played out? How could it be related to the midweek bombshell from Time Magazine - publishing photos of Justin Trudeau in blackface? Meanwhile, life goes on for parents and kids across the province. Education workers represented by CUPE have given the union a strong strike mandate and we're getting a better sense of the class sizes.  

Bonnie Crombie is the Mayor of the sixth largest and the greatest city in Canada, Mississauga. Prior to becoming Mayor, Bonnie was a Member of Parliament for Mississauga-Streetsville as well as the Ward 5 Councillor for Malton and Britannia. Before entering public service, Mayor Crombie enjoyed a twenty-year career in business working for global businesses including McDonalds, the Insurance bureau of Canada and The Walt Disney Company. She has an MBA from York University's Schulich School of Business and earned a Corporate Director's Certificate from the Institute of Corporate Directors at the Rotman School of Management. Among Many other things, she has also been awarded the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal for her work in the community, As a member of the Peel Regional Police Services Board, Mayor Crombie led the way to ending the practice of street checks (carding), and most importantly is a loving mother to Alex, Jonathan and Natasha. On this episode we talk about the Mayor's origin story, her early days as a community advocate and business woman, how legacy plays on her decision making, one of her biggest failures, and the hot topic of debate the Separation of Mississauga from the Region of Peel. Bonnie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonniecrombie/ Bonnie's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonniecrombie/ Bonnie's Twitter: https://twitter.com/BonnieCrombie?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Bonnie's Website: https://www.mayorcrombie.ca Bonnie's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Y547u4JQjcP6a23NOpOnQ Bonnie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonnie-crombie-mba-icd-d-18849/ References: - 52:41-53:01 Hyatali, S. 2019. "Basil McCallion". Malton, Ontario. Check out the Mayor's Feature on Political Blind Date: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPhmONWR_tg Connect with Real Community Talks: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ljehipjij2ioj Instagram: http://instagram.com/realcommunitytalks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Real-Community-Talks-163630714364865 Website: http://www.realcommunitytalks.com Special Guest: Mayor Bonnie Crombie.

TWITTER AND THE ELECTION A University of Alberta team is investigating the effect that twitter is having on the provincial election. TOLL ROADS: PROS AND CONS The topic of toll roads has been thrown around from various campaigns. We'll look into the pros and cons with an expert. NANCY HIXT - CRIME BEAT We'll check-in with Nancy Hixt about the latest episode of her podcast Crime Beat. LAUGHTER AS MEDICINE What are the health benefits of humour and laughter? We'll find out with Dr. Keith Dobson.

CLIMATE CHANGE TALK The topic of climate change often be polarizing. A new project is seeking to find common language when discussing the topic. WATER MAIN TROUBLES IN CALGARY The extended period of Cold in Calgary has been freezing the ground to levels that are reaching water mains, causing the city's water department headaches. PROVINCIAL POLITICS With federal politics dominating the week's news, there has been much happening provincially too. We'll have Global News Edmonton's Tom Vernon catch us up. COLD RECESS When is it too cold for recess? Tiffany Lezee joins the show to talk about the debate. FOODIES & BURGERS Recently nine burger restaurants in Calgary have made the top 50 burgers in Canada. What about other food in the city? Food writer Gwendolyn Richards educates us on the hot spots to eat around the city.

FEDERAL PC RESPONSE TO TMX ANNOUNCEMENT MP Jamie Schmale responds to the National Energy Board's announcement on the Trans-Mountain Pipeline expansion. PROVINCIAL POLITICS Alberta Party leader Stephen Mandel was in court today, fighting an election ban.  Also, we'll share Premiere Notley's response to the TMX decision. WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL Darrell Nordel, Head Coach of the Canadian Men's U23 Team joins the show to talk about wheelchair basketball at the Canada Winter Games.

PLAYGROUND FUNDING Alberta schools are having to fundraise to build playgrounds. Isn't that included with the cost of school? We chat with Barbara Silva, Communications Director for Support our Students. COURT RULES ON EI BENEFITS A Federal Court has weighed in on a multi-million-dollar class action suit regarding EI benefits. Jennifer McCrea, the representative plaintiff in the case joins us. COUNCIL UPDATE Today Councillor Evan Wooley had some questions about the 1904 Enoch Sales House. We chat with him about it. PROVINCIAL POLITICS Heading into a provincial election, Joes has some questions and concerns of the major parties.

PROPERTY TAXES Nelson Karpa, City Assessor for the City of Calgary joins us to take questions about property tax assessments. HOLY S**T MOMENTS Motivational psychology has always focused on the “slow and steady” approach, but what happens when we have an “Ah ha!” moment? Can that also be motivational? We chat with Author of The Holy S**t Moment: How Lasting Change Can Happen in an Instant, James Fell. PROVINCIAL POLITICS Joe talks about all things provincial politics. SCIENCE CENTRE UPDATE Contemporary Calgary today announced it has selected a team of Calgary-based Architects after an international search for consultants to help transform the Centennial Planetarium into a gallery for modern and contemporary art.

OILSANDS WORKER'S WIFE RESPONDS Karyn Gammie, whose husband works in the Alberta oilsands had a few words for the Prime Minister. We find out why. QUESTION PERIOD Today during question period Premier Notley and Jason Kenney were cordial again… then they weren't. We share the tape. ROBERT WILLIAM BELL In our continuing crime series, Joe talks about the recently granted parole to Robert William Bell, who was convicted of the second degree murder of his girlfriend Tanya Gordon. We hear from the Tanya's family.

The Empire Club of Canada Presents: Fresh Faces of Provincial Politics Panel: Bhutila Karpoche, Lindsey Park, Mike Schreiner, Jess Spindler, Moderated by Adrienne Batra Moderator: Adrienne Batra, Editor in Chief, Toronto Sun Panelists: Bhutila Karpoche, MPP Parkdale High Park, Deputy Whip and Critic for Mental Health and Addictions Lindsey Park, MPP Durham and Parliamentary Assistant for the Attorney General, Ontario Mike Schreiner, MPP Guelph, Leader of the Green Party of Ontario Jess Spindler, Director of Legal Affairs and Party Services, Liberal Party of Canada *The content presented is free of charge but please note that the Empire Club of Canada retains copyright. Neither the speeches themselves nor any part of their content may be used for any purpose other than personal interest or research without the explicit permission of the Empire Club of Canada.* *Views and Opinions Expressed Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the speakers or panelists are those of the speakers or panelists and do not necessarily reflect or represent the official views and opinions, policy or position held by The Empire Club of Canada.*

Part two of our interview with the three candidates who’ll be running under the Tomorrow’s Sechelt banner in the upcoming municipal election, some fish stories, and Sophie Woodrooffe checks in on a kids baseball clinic hosted by a home-grown major leaguer. Show Notes: Our story on the emergence of Tomorrow’s Sechelt on the local political scene: http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/loose-slate-emerges-in-race-for-sechelt-council-1.23343332 Our story on fish farm tenures and other aquaculture news: http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/b-c-changes-aquaculture-tenure-rules-as-mp-calls-for-end-of-open-pen-farms-1.23343334 The letter from MP Pam Goldsmith-Jones calling for an end to open-pen fish farming: http://www.coastreporter.net/opinion/letters/open-net-days-numbered-1.23341174

We are so happy and grateful to have MLA Heather Sweet join us on the show!  We covered a large range of topics and it was a great learning exerience!

Coast Beat Ep. 70: Sean and John talk a little provincial politics, the mayor of Sechelt on the tone of the correspondence they've had on a proposed homeless shelter, and a local RCMP officer tells a Labour Day crowd about their drive to form a union

In this week's episode of Off Script, research lead and Carleton PhD candidate Louise Cockram speaks with Sandra Hannebohm about how the experience of Nova Scotian female politicians compares to those across Canada. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Steve Hindle reads Michael Braddick’s essay, "The Tranquility of the Commonwealth in My Little Sphere: John Lilburne, the Engagement, and Provincial Politics in the Early 1650s". Braddick is Professor of History at the University of Sheffield. This talk was included in the session titled, ”Centre and Locality in Radical Politics”.

In the course of a week, Alberta's political landscape changed dramatically. First, Premier Ed Stelmach announced he would not run in the next provincial election. Then David Swann, leader of the Alberta Liberal Party and leader of the Official Opposition, also announced his resignation. On the one side: a new party with a dynamic young leader is scoring high in the public opinion polls. On the other side: the two major parties in the legislature both face leadership races. And there may or may not be a new center option in the form of the Alberta Party. More than it has for decades, the political landscape appears open for major change -- but what kind of change will it be? The speaker will argue that the door is now open for a new kind of politics to emerge, a politics that reflects the demands and the priorities and the style of a new generation. In 1971, Peter Lougheed's surprise win marked the political arrival of the "Baby Boomer" generation -- but the first baby boomers turned 65 in January. The last generational shift obliterated the long-lived Social Credit party; what will the next one look like? After the upcoming leadership races and the provincial election that will probably follow in 2012, there will be new faces wall to wall -- and the odds are they will be younger faces. The critical question, the one that will drive our politics for the next decades, is how the parties -- the old ones, and the new ones just emerged or trying to emerge -- will cope with this new reality. Speaker: Peter McCormick Dr. Peter McCormick is Professor and Chair of the Political Science Department at the University of Lethbridge, where he teaches Canadian Government and Politics and Constitutional Law. He holds degrees from the University of Alberta (BA 68), the University of Toronto (MA 69) and the London School of Economics (PhD 74). Dr. McCormick is heard regularly on CBC radio and is often quoted in the national news media.

In the course of a week, Alberta's political landscape changed dramatically. First, Premier Ed Stelmach announced he would not run in the next provincial election. Then David Swann, leader of the Alberta Liberal Party and leader of the Official Opposition, also announced his resignation. On the one side: a new party with a dynamic young leader is scoring high in the public opinion polls. On the other side: the two major parties in the legislature both face leadership races. And there may or may not be a new center option in the form of the Alberta Party. More than it has for decades, the political landscape appears open for major change -- but what kind of change will it be? The speaker will argue that the door is now open for a new kind of politics to emerge, a politics that reflects the demands and the priorities and the style of a new generation. In 1971, Peter Lougheed's surprise win marked the political arrival of the "Baby Boomer" generation -- but the first baby boomers turned 65 in January. The last generational shift obliterated the long-lived Social Credit party; what will the next one look like? After the upcoming leadership races and the provincial election that will probably follow in 2012, there will be new faces wall to wall -- and the odds are they will be younger faces. The critical question, the one that will drive our politics for the next decades, is how the parties -- the old ones, and the new ones just emerged or trying to emerge -- will cope with this new reality. Speaker: Peter McCormick Dr. Peter McCormick is Professor and Chair of the Political Science Department at the University of Lethbridge, where he teaches Canadian Government and Politics and Constitutional Law. He holds degrees from the University of Alberta (BA 68), the University of Toronto (MA 69) and the London School of Economics (PhD 74). Dr. McCormick is heard regularly on CBC radio and is often quoted in the national news media.

In the course of a week, Alberta's political landscape changed dramatically. First, Premier Ed Stelmach announced he would not run in the next provincial election. Then David Swann, leader of the Alberta Liberal Party and leader of the Official Opposition, also announced his resignation. On the one side: a new party with a dynamic young leader is scoring high in the public opinion polls. On the other side: the two major parties in the legislature both face leadership races. And there may or may not be a new center option in the form of the Alberta Party. More than it has for decades, the political landscape appears open for major change -- but what kind of change will it be? The speaker will argue that the door is now open for a new kind of politics to emerge, a politics that reflects the demands and the priorities and the style of a new generation. In 1971, Peter Lougheed's surprise win marked the political arrival of the "Baby Boomer" generation -- but the first baby boomers turned 65 in January. The last generational shift obliterated the long-lived Social Credit party; what will the next one look like? After the upcoming leadership races and the provincial election that will probably follow in 2012, there will be new faces wall to wall -- and the odds are they will be younger faces. The critical question, the one that will drive our politics for the next decades, is how the parties -- the old ones, and the new ones just emerged or trying to emerge -- will cope with this new reality. Speaker: Peter McCormick Dr. Peter McCormick is Professor and Chair of the Political Science Department at the University of Lethbridge, where he teaches Canadian Government and Politics and Constitutional Law. He holds degrees from the University of Alberta (BA 68), the University of Toronto (MA 69) and the London School of Economics (PhD 74). Dr. McCormick is heard regularly on CBC radio and is often quoted in the national news media.

In the course of a week, Alberta's political landscape changed dramatically. First, Premier Ed Stelmach announced he would not run in the next provincial election. Then David Swann, leader of the Alberta Liberal Party and leader of the Official Opposition, also announced his resignation. On the one side: a new party with a dynamic young leader is scoring high in the public opinion polls. On the other side: the two major parties in the legislature both face leadership races. And there may or may not be a new center option in the form of the Alberta Party. More than it has for decades, the political landscape appears open for major change -- but what kind of change will it be? The speaker will argue that the door is now open for a new kind of politics to emerge, a politics that reflects the demands and the priorities and the style of a new generation. In 1971, Peter Lougheed's surprise win marked the political arrival of the "Baby Boomer" generation -- but the first baby boomers turned 65 in January. The last generational shift obliterated the long-lived Social Credit party; what will the next one look like? After the upcoming leadership races and the provincial election that will probably follow in 2012, there will be new faces wall to wall -- and the odds are they will be younger faces. The critical question, the one that will drive our politics for the next decades, is how the parties -- the old ones, and the new ones just emerged or trying to emerge -- will cope with this new reality. Speaker: Peter McCormick Dr. Peter McCormick is Professor and Chair of the Political Science Department at the University of Lethbridge, where he teaches Canadian Government and Politics and Constitutional Law. He holds degrees from the University of Alberta (BA 68), the University of Toronto (MA 69) and the London School of Economics (PhD 74). Dr. McCormick is heard regularly on CBC radio and is often quoted in the national news media.

Wednesday, February 9, 2011 7 – 9 pm At Country Kitchen Catering (Lower level of The Keg) 1715 Mayor Magrath Dr. S The Conservative Party in Alberta, which for the last 40 years has formed our provincial government, appears to be in disarray. Premier Ed Stelmach's recent resignation and rumblings regarding property owners rights, the environment, deficits and the upcoming budged seems to have shaken their long standing, right of center, foundation. The Alberta Party, which has existed in one form or another since 1985, aims to represent the center of the political spectrum. They have recently consulted with a wide range of Albertans before the development of their policy platform. The party advocates that Alberta, a potential world economic leader, should take advantage of a diversified long term economic plan favoring more stability and less, as is now the case, “boom and bust” cycles. The speaker will explain how the Alberta Party plans to renew Albertans faith in the political process, while strengthening the educational and health care systems and proving that a healthy environment not only can coexist with, but is necessary for, a healthy economy. Speaker: Sue Huff Sue Huff is a 30-year resident of Alberta and interim leader of the Alberta Party. Her great-grandparents settled in Alberta in 1906. Sue was born in Bermuda and spent her first 14 years traveling around Canada because her father was in the Canadian military. Her professional training is in theatre and she has worked for twenty years in the arts, as an actor and a writer for radio, theatre, television and film. Sue also wrote and directed a short film for the National Film Board called “Kids Talkin' About Death”. Sue Huff is married to Kevin, her husband of 18 years and they have two children aged 15 and 12. They love to travel and have lived for extended periods of time in London (UK), Swaziland and Korea. In 2007, a whole new phase of Sue's life began when she was elected trustee for the Edmonton Public School Board. That was her first taste of politics.

Wednesday, February 9, 2011 7 – 9 pm At Country Kitchen Catering (Lower level of The Keg) 1715 Mayor Magrath Dr. S The Conservative Party in Alberta, which for the last 40 years has formed our provincial government, appears to be in disarray. Premier Ed Stelmach's recent resignation and rumblings regarding property owners rights, the environment, deficits and the upcoming budged seems to have shaken their long standing, right of center, foundation. The Alberta Party, which has existed in one form or another since 1985, aims to represent the center of the political spectrum. They have recently consulted with a wide range of Albertans before the development of their policy platform. The party advocates that Alberta, a potential world economic leader, should take advantage of a diversified long term economic plan favoring more stability and less, as is now the case, “boom and bust” cycles. The speaker will explain how the Alberta Party plans to renew Albertans faith in the political process, while strengthening the educational and health care systems and proving that a healthy environment not only can coexist with, but is necessary for, a healthy economy. Speaker: Sue Huff Sue Huff is a 30-year resident of Alberta and interim leader of the Alberta Party. Her great-grandparents settled in Alberta in 1906. Sue was born in Bermuda and spent her first 14 years traveling around Canada because her father was in the Canadian military. Her professional training is in theatre and she has worked for twenty years in the arts, as an actor and a writer for radio, theatre, television and film. Sue also wrote and directed a short film for the National Film Board called “Kids Talkin' About Death”. Sue Huff is married to Kevin, her husband of 18 years and they have two children aged 15 and 12. They love to travel and have lived for extended periods of time in London (UK), Swaziland and Korea. In 2007, a whole new phase of Sue's life began when she was elected trustee for the Edmonton Public School Board. That was her first taste of politics.