Podcasts about sir john a macdonald

In this solo deep-dive episode of Breaking History, Matt Ehret tackles the untold history of Canada, exposing the imperial roots of Confederation and the British Crown's long war on republicanism. Broadcasting from Alberta, Matt unpacks how Canada's formation in 1867 was engineered to thwart U.S.-style sovereignty, tracing British counter-revolutionary strategies through figures like Lord Alfred Milner, Mark Carney, and Sir John A. Macdonald. Through historical analysis and biting insight, Matt reveals how pro-British networks derailed movements for Canadian-American unity, crushed visionary infrastructure projects like the Bering Strait rail link, and weaponized cultural identity against liberty itself. He highlights unsung Canadian nationalists, compares economic models of empire vs. republic, and makes the case for an Alberta revival rooted in real independence, not just secession. From Franklin and Lincoln to Russia and China, Ehret draws powerful global parallels to today's moment, calling for bold reforms like Glass-Steagall, a return to national banking, and a vision-driven economy. This isn't just Canadian history, it's a blueprint for reclaiming sovereignty from the empire, one idea at a time.

On Episode 81, we discuss why we're taking UBC to court for its political activity, we walk you through an Ontario Court of Appeal decision that found Ontario's COVID-19 protest ban violated peaceful assembly, and we explain why McGill is breaking with its student union. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: WARMINGTON: Why punish guy trying to free Sir John A. Macdonald from a box?McGill cuts contractual relationship with student union following pro-Palestinian protestUBC professors taking school to court over 'political' actions by administrationCOVID-19 rules barring protests in 2021 were unconstitutional: Ontario's top courtHomeowners with treeless yards in Quebec town risk $200 'tree police' taxNot Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn. The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

As he positions himself to become the next likely prime minister of Canada, Mark Carney is increasingly presenting himself as the last champion of diversity, equity and inclusion in an era where public and private support for such measures is waning. Plus, a new petition is calling on the Toronto District School Board to reverse its decision to rename three schools named after Sir John A Macdonald, Egerton Ryerson, and Henry Dundas. And Doug Ford outlined $40 billion in new spending promises and admitted that he wouldn't balance the provincial budget if he's re-elected. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Geoff Knight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Kakuk joins for Party for Two to discuss the top stories of the day. Then, Dr. Patrice Dutil discusses how Trudeau should have learned from Sir John A. Macdonald, not erase him. Then, the auto industry calls for an end to zero-emission vehicle mandates, Bryan Passifiume joins the show. Then, Robyn Urback says we need a single Captain Canada, not a bunch of cadets fighting for Trump's ear.

Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, where we discuss the most pressing policy issues shaping CanadaIn this episode, Patrice Dutil, a senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, sits down with Lindsay Shepherd, the author of the new children's book "A Day with Sir John A."Shepherd discusses her motivation for writing the book, which aims to introduce Canada's first Prime Minister to a young audience in a positive and engaging way. Shepherd shares how the recent controversies surrounding Sir John A. Macdonald's legacy inspired her to create a fictionalized story that allows children to learn about his vision and accomplishments. She also reflects on her own experiences as a public figure and academic who has faced backlash, and how that has shaped her perspective.Be sure to share and subscribe to Inside Policy Talks for more insightful discussions on the key policy challenges shaping our nation!

In recent years, Sir John A. Macdonald, Canada's first prime minister, has become a contentious subject. Statues have been taken down, his name has been removed from schools and his face has been removed from the $10 bill. However, one author is pushing back against the noise. The Agenda invites author Patrice Dutil to speak on his latest book, "Sir John A. Macdonald & the Apocalyptic Year 1885."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Out of 11 statues to Sir John A Macdonald in Canada there are two remaining - and they are under constant police guard. A loud, small, group of woke individuals are in a hurry to denigrate the legacy of the people who founded this country. While we are looking at the damage done - can we not take a look at the intentions of these men? Patrice Dutil is a lauded Historian - and he joins Stephen LeDrew to discuss this for Three Minutes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greg Marchildon speaks with Patrice Dutil about his book, Sir John A. Macdonald - And The Apocalyptic Year 1885. In 1885, Sir John A. Macdonald faced a series of unprecedented challenges during his long political career. These included threats to Canada's sovereignty, armed resistance in the North-West, food insecurity among Indigenous peoples, a financial crisis jeopardizing the Canadian Pacific Railway, protests against Chinese immigration, nationalist dissent in Quebec, a devastating smallpox epidemic in Montreal, and opposition to expanding voting rights. Political historian Patrice Dutil examines how Macdonald, at the height of his powers, managed these crises, stabilized his government, and helped secure the future of Canada. Patrice Dutil is the author or editor of a dozen books, and a professor at Toronto Metropolitan University. He founded and edited the Literary Review of Canada and led the Champlain Society for seven years and used to be a host on Witness to Yesterday. Dutil is a senior fellow at the Bill Graham Centre and the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. His works include Ballots and Brawls: The 1867 Canadian General Election and Prime Ministerial Power in Canada (co-edited with Roger Hall). Image Credit: Simon & Schuster If you like our work, please consider supporting it: bit.ly/support_WTY. Your support contributes to the Champlain Society's mission of opening new windows to directly explore and experience Canada's past.

Imagine Indigenous people getting to vote for the first time — and voting for John A. Macdonald. Many did. And it was Canada's first prime minister who gave them the vote. The Conservative leader also kept Aboriginal communities fed (against fierce Liberal opposition) when the buffalo disappeared and protected them from disease, as Patrice Dutil, author of the new book, Sir John A. Macdonald and The Apocalyptic Year 1885, tells Brian. And, yes, Macdonald also offered Indigenous children schooling: a well-intended initiative he's now being vilified for. But Canada now unfortunately privileges ahistorical, ignorant, and often spiteful slanders against John A. while lionizing a murderous secessionist like Louis Riel. As Dutil explains, Macdonald was a fascinating, brilliant, and benevolent founding father. It's time we remembered that again. (Recorded November 28, 2024) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

True North has released its first children's book today, an illustrated story book titled “A Day with Sir John A.“The book is a blend of fiction and non-fiction, featuring a young boy named Emerson and Canada's first Prime Minister, Sir John A. Macdonald. Plus, Premiers across Canada called on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to immediately deal with border issues in order to avoid US President Trump's 25% tariffs. And Northvolt AB said it still plans to go ahead with constructing its electric vehicle battery manufacturing plant in Quebec, despite its parent company filing for bankruptcy in the United States and the CEO recently resigning. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and William McBeath! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a recent press conference, investigative journalist Sam Cooper and Independent MP Kevin Vuong accused four officials of being involved in a foreign interference scheme. Plus, a True North exclusive reveals the planning behind a Parks Canada exhibit that smears Canada's first prime minister, Sir John A Macdonald. And the Edmonton Police Service confirmed it was investigating an alleged sexual assault involving an Uber driver. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Clayton DeMaine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every Monday, we start your week with a journey through Ontario Morning country to get a sense of the music coming out of our listening area. Today's artist is someone who was once described by CBC's Tom Power as 'one of the shining jewels in the crown of Canadian songwriters. Host Nav Nanwa got to sit down and speak with singer/songwriter Jadea Kelly and her latest project..Canada's first Prime Minister has long been an important figure of Canadian history and in his adopted hometown of Kingston. Lately however, there's been a public discussion of Sir John A Macdonald's life and legacy ,particularly with regard to Indigenous peoples.In 2015,  a performance art series in Kingston explored different views of Canada's first Prime Minister. This week, there is an updated version of that performance art  series returning to City Park. Host NavNanwa spoke to co curator of Talkin' Back to Johnny Mac, Erin Sutherland, about the recent changes.

How should we remember Sir John A Macdonald? At the newly resdesigned Bellevue House in Kingston, visitors can see that Macdonald had many accomplishments as Canada's first prime minister, but he also left behind a complicated legacy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hostilities continue in the region on the eve of Oct. 7th anniversary. Blackfoot First Nations in Alberta are copying beaver dams to tackle drought. Charlottetown is wondering what to do with a statue of Sir John A. MacDonald.

On the phone-in today: Author Ian Sutton who wrote "Pardon Our Dust: Decisions for the End of Life", discusses green burial options including the lesser known process of aquamation. And off the top of the show, we speak with professor Alex Khasnabish from MSVU about the sharp rise in the number of hate crimes being reported by the Halifax Police. And we also hear an update from PEI about the Sir John A. MacDonald statue which is currently in storage.

The Calgary Board of Education is not going to remove Sir John A. MacDonald's name from one of its schools. A former student there asked for a name change in the spirt of reconciliation but, the CBE has denied that request. What do you think of that decision?

Today's guests: John Robson – Senior Fellow with the Aristotle Foundation. Adjunct Professor at Augustine College in Ottawa, historian, author, columnist, and documentary filmmaker Aidan Hollis – Professor of Economics at the University of Calgary and President of Incentives for Global Health Troy Riddell – Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science, University of Guelph Keith Baldrey – Global BC Political Journalist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Historica Canada quietly deleted a sympathetic portrayal of Sir John A. Macdonald from its official YouTube page, citing “feedback from educators” on the first Canadian prime minister's “controversial” legacy. To nobody's surprise, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has replaced outgoing Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Wayne Eyre with a key mover involved in the Liberal government's woke military “culture change” agenda. And Immigration Minister Marc Miller said that Ottawa is toying with the idea of buying up hotels to house the exponential influx of asylum seekers coming to Canada. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and William McBeath. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a Text Message.Can colonialism be morally justified? Nigel Biggar explores the distinctions between colonialism and colonization, motivations behind European expansion, Sir John A. Macdonald's legacy, and the ongoing impact on First Nations people, including the controversial claims of unmarked graves at Kamloops Residential School, while advocating for integrity and humility in confronting our colonial past.Nigel Biggar is a retired professor of ethics and author known for his work on the moral complexities of colonialism, including his book "Colonialism: A Moral Reckoning.Support the Show.www.biggerthanmepodcast.com

Today's guests Mohammed Rizwan, Director - Council of Muslims against Antisemitism Patrice Dutil, Professor -Department of Politics and Public Administration, Toronto Metropolitan University / Senior Fellow, Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary History, University of Toronto / Senior Fellow, Macdonald-Laurier Institute Dr. Jill Fellows, Tech ethicist / Philosophy Instructor at Douglas College Steve Joordens, Professor of Psychology at University of Toronto / Canadian Psychological Association Sara Parker, Analyst - Media Ecosystem Observatory at McGill University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Statue dedicated to Private Alexander Watson removed from St. Catharines city hall after 138 years and moved to a local cemetery. Reason, Watson, from St. Catharines, fought with the 90th Winnipeg Battalion Rifles in the Northwest Resistance, or Rebellion. He died in 1885 from wounds suffered in battle and the people of St. Catharines erected the statue of him in 1886. - Canadian history being cleansed?  As well, our guest Joe Warmington of the SUN papers wrote about this story and yesterday with his young son visited the home of Canada's first prime minister Sir John A MacDonald in Kingston, Ontario. Joe is troubled by how MacDonald is portrayed there. Does Canada's history deserve to be treated this way, or can we learn from the past and forge a better path forward?  Guest: Joe Warmington. SUN papers columnist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's good news for residents of Fort McMurray, Alberta - an evacuation order for the city has been lifted - allowing thousands of wildfire evacuees to begin returning home. Also: Ukraine introduces new laws to conscript more soldiers - as Russia gains more ground on the battlefield. Plus: The legacy of Sir John A. MacDonald has been an intense subject of debate in recent years. Now, the site of his former home has reopened, offering a new experience to visitors - and highlighting indigenous voices.

It seems all too easy to have anyone from history cancelled these days - Sir John A. Macdonald has been maligned as a racist, bigot, and architect of cultural genocide. The reality is that he put in place a smallpox vaccination program that helped save the lives of thousands of indigenous Canadians. Is the fact that there is no push back against these cancellations the result of a weak, ill-informed media, and education system? Greg Piasetzki is a lawyer and historian - he joins Stephen LeDrew to discuss this for Three Minutes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Schools have been renamed and statues have been torn down - This is how the woke mob has been recognizing the legacy of Sir John A. Macdonald. He has been labelled a racist, and the architect of cultural genocide. Has revisionist history overlooked the work that Sir John A. actually accomplished in building a once-great nation? Greg Piasetzki is a lawyer and historian - he joins Stephen LeDrew to set the record straight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi. This week, the stars of Evil Men talk about the threat of AI, meeting celebrities while egg shopping, and magical birthdays. Then, Chris tells the awful story of Canada's first Prime Minister, Sir. John. A. Macdonald. Enjoy? Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

The province says it's prepared to force the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board to sell its Sir John A. Macdonald property. How has this been received by the HWDSB? Guest: Todd White, Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board Trustee for Wards 5 & 10 - It would appear that for as divided as Canada appears to be nowadays there's still something many can agree on, opposing the Carbon Tax. Guest: Kate Harrison, Vice Chair of Summa Strategies - The Blue Jays are set to start their season a lot sooner than you may realize but that is not all that's happening in the baseball world. Shohei Ohtani is in the news for less than good reasons. Guest: Mike Wilner, Baseball Columnist for the Toronto Star

Host David Leis and Professor Patrice Dutil talk about the controversial legacy of Sir John A. Macdonald, Canada's inaugural Prime Minister. Do Canadians know the true history of Sir John A. Macdonald? His pivotal role in shaping Canada's history, efforts in Indigenous community programs, and how Macdonald's leadership during crises such as the smallpox outbreak of 1885 saved lives, to list a few. Is he still relevant in today's world?

Host David Leis and Professor Patrice Dutil talk about the controversial legacy of Sir John A. Macdonald, Canada's inaugural Prime Minister. Do Canadians know the true history of Sir John A. Macdonald? His pivotal role in shaping Canada's history, efforts in Indigenous community programs, and how Macdonald's leadership during crises such as the smallpox outbreak of 1885 saved lives, to list a few. Is he still relevant in today's world? 

Far-left protesters descend on Davos as global leaders meet for the World Economic Forum – and True North is on the ground to cover the conference. Plus, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre pledges to stop arresting journalists following the recent arrest of Rebel News journalist David Menzies by a police bodyguard for Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland. And the department of family medicine at Hamilton's McMaster University is apologizing for recognizing Sir John A Macdonald's birthday. Tune into The Daily Brief with Isaac Lamoureux and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Larry Ostola talks to Patrice Dutil about his book, Statesmen, Strategists & Diplomats: Canada's Prime Ministers and the Making of Foreign Policy, published by UBC Press in June 2023. Statesmen, Strategists, and Diplomats explores how prime ministers from Sir John A. Macdonald to Justin Trudeau have shaped foreign policy by manipulating government structures, adopting and rejecting options, and imprinting their personalities on the process. Contributors provide fresh, sometimes surprising perspectives on a wide range of policy decisions – increasing or decreasing department budgets, forming or ending alliances, pursuing trade relationships, and the management of the prime minister's personal diplomacy – particularly as these choices affected the bureaucracies that deliver foreign policy diplomatically and militarily. No other book has been devoted to a systematic analysis of the central role of Canadian prime ministers in fashioning foreign policy. This innovative focus is destined to trigger a new appreciation for the formidable personal attention and acuity involved in a successful approach to external affairs. This original work will appeal to those interested in the work of Canadian prime ministers and the making of foreign policy; to scholars and students of Canadian foreign policy and its history; and broadly to Canadian historians, political scientists, and scholars of public administration. Patrice Dutil is a professor of politics and public administration at Toronto Metropolitan University. He is the author of Prime Ministerial Power in Canada: Its Origins under Macdonald, Laurier, and Borden and Devil's Advocate: Godfroy Langlois and the Politics of Liberal Progressivism in Laurier's Quebec. Among his many edited books are The Unexpected Louis St-Laurent: Politics and Policies for a Modern Canada and Macdonald at 200: New Reflections and Legacies (with Roger Hall). He was the founding editor of the Literary Review of Canada (1991–96) and president of the Champlain Society (2010–17). Image Credit: UBC Press If you like our work, please consider supporting it: bit.ly/support_WTY. Your support contributes to the Champlain Society's mission of opening new windows to directly explore and experience Canada's past.

Elias Makos is joined by Justine McIntyre, consultant and former city councillor, andDan Delmar, Co-founder of the PR and content firm TNKR Media. The City of Montreal is set to reveal the future of the Sir John A. Macdonald statue today A climate protester splashed paint on a painting in the National Gallery of Canada Tuesday as part of escalating activities demanding “urgent action on the climate crisis.” The school year agenda given by the student union at Cégep du Vieux Montréal has caused some controversy

Bobby Hull was one of the greatest goal scorers in hockey history. His off-ice legacy is much less spectacular. What's the right way to remember a person like Bobby Hull? What does The Golden Jet have to do with Ivan Provorov (6:30), Jordan Peterson (9:30), the Alberta Law Society (12:00), or Sir John A. MacDonald (32:40)?  "Real Talk" needs to include uncomfortable conversations in life's grey areas. That's where this episode goes, including emails from Real Talkers Mary Ann (16:30) and Garth (23:30).  Plus, we learn about Johnny's coolest Christmas gift: a polar bear tracker (46:00), and check out what might be the world's first mass-production flying car (50:40) in this week's edition of The Leading Edge presented by Leading Edge Physiotherapy. LIFE SHOULDN'T HURT: https://leadingedgephysio.com/ Make sure you check out artist Lewis Lavoie's pond hockey masterpiece (55:32), painted for and donated to the Real Talk Pond Hockey Classic. Bidding's open now, and closes Saturday, February 4 at 3pm MT. All proceeds will benefit the Canadian Progress Club St. Albert's partner charities: Uncles & Aunts at Large and KidSport St. Albert. PLACE YOUR BID: https://twitter.com/ryanjespersen/status/1620468621511393281 REGISTER FOR THE REAL TALK POND HOCKEY CLASSIC: https://ryanjespersen.com/pond-hockey SHOOT US A NOTE: talk@ryanjespersen.com  WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

The National Capital Commission is in the process of renaming the Sir John A MacDonald Parkway in Ottawa. Three City of Ottawa council members proposed the name change in the spirit of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples because MacDonald authorized the creation of residential schools when he served as Canada's first prime minister in the 1880's. The NCC announced Thursday the new name of the parkway will be Indigenous and the name will be made public on September 30, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Also: guest view of $2.8 billion agreement between the federal government and B.C. Indigenous Band whose children attended residential schools as day scholars. Guest: Chief Cadmus Delorme. Chief of Cowesses First Nation Saskatchewan. It is at Cowessess in 2021 that ground radar discovered what are believed to be 751 unmarked graves at the site of the former Marival Indian Residential School which operated from 1899 to 1997 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's podcast: The National Capital Commission is in the process of renaming the Sir John A MacDonald Parkway in Ottawa. Three City of Ottawa council members proposed the name change in the spirit of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples because MacDonald authorized the creation of residential schools when he served as Canada's first prime minister in the 1880's. The NCC announced Thursday the new name of the parkway will be Indigenous and the name will be made public on September 30, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Also: guest view of $2.8 billion agreement between the federal government and B.C. Indigenous Band whose children attended residential schools as day scholars. Guest: Chief Cadmus Delorme. Chief of Cowesses First Nation Saskatchewan. It is at Cowessess in 2021 that ground radar discovered what are believed to be 751 unmarked graves at the site of the former Marival Indian Residential School which operated from 1899 to 1997 Tom, an RGS listener in Manitoba sent email about his increased costs dealing with energy like his natural gas heating bill. For December $526 with the carbon tax component $96 and his rebate cheque from the federal government at $104. And, writes Tom "there's still the hidden portion of the tax in my gasoline, at the grocery store, drug store, clothing store, etc purchases." Tom continues "in my (humble) opinion as a senior citizen on a rather limited income the carbon tax is just as insidious to the economy as plastic pollution is to the environment." Tom's email is similar to others which have arrived from all demographics and regions of Canada. Guest: Dan McTeague. President: Canadians for Affordable Energy who warns Canadians we will again see the $2 per litre gasoline price by May/June and diesel at $2.60. While inflationary pressure is easing the Bank of Canada is nevertheless expected to raise its interest rate one more time next week. After that? Will Canada experience recessionary pressure for the balance of the calendar year? Guest: Professor Eric Kam. Professor of Macroeconomics at Metropolitan University in Toronto. Canada announces 200 Senator Armoured Personnel Carriers (suited for police operations more than militaryh) will be shipped to Ukraine's military along with 39 Armoured Combat Support Vehicles (originally intended for the CAF). Justin Trudeau also mused about sending Canadian Leopard battle tanks to Ukraine. However, many of the Canadian Leopards are reporterd to be in sufficient disrepair to not be battle-worthy. What is our guest's view of Canada's support of Ukraine militarily and the state of readiness of the CAF should the Canadian military be called on to defend Canada? Guest: General Rick Hillier. Former Chief of the Defence Staff (Canada's top military officer). --------------------------------------------- Host/Content Producer – Roy Green Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Matt Taylor If you enjoyed the podcast, tell a friend! For more of the Roy Green Show, subscribe to the podcast! https://globalnews.ca/roygreen/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, the Trudeau government and the legacy media were up in arms about a flag being draped over the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, calling it an act of “desecration.” Where was the outrage when statues of Sir John A Macdonald and Queen Victoria were toppled and vandalized by radical activists?Plus, remember that time when the Freedom Convoy protested Pope Francis when he was in Canada? Us neither. Although the media claimed it was going to happen, it never actually happened in reality. That's literally fake news!And this week, the CBC somehow wrote an entire story about farming without a single mention of the threat of the Trudeau government's fertilizer reduction scheme and its effect on farmers across Canada. Bravo.These stories and more on this week's edition of Fake News Friday with Andrew Lawton and Harrison Faulkner!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrice Dutil meets David A. Wilson to talk about his book Canadian Spy Story: Irish Revolutionaries and the Secret Police, published by McGill-Queens University Press. In an effort to disable the Irish revolutionaries from attacking Canada and stirring Irish sympathies in Canada, Sir John A. Macdonald established a sophisticated spy ring to infiltrate Fenian ranks. They examine the ideas that animated the Fenians, their success and their failures. They also reflect on the socio-political situation and on the actions taken by the Government of Canada's, taking particular note of individuals like Gilbert McMicken, Frederick Ermatinger, Charles Clarke and the grand spy Henri Le Caron. This podcast was produced by Jessica Schmidt. If you like our work, please consider supporting it: https://bit.ly/support_WTY. Your support contributes to the Champlain Society’s mission of opening new windows to directly explore and experience Canada’s past.

I am releasing 36 straight days of podcast episodes about every election in Canadian history in honour of the new election. For the subsequent episodes in that series, make sure to subscribe to From John to Justin.  The 1891 election was an important one, and a changing of the guard. It would be the last federal election for Sir John A. Macdonald, as he would die three months after the election. The Liberals also had a new leader, about to lead the party in his first of seven elections; Wilfrid Laurier. E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com

I am releasing 36 straight days of podcast episodes about every election in Canadian history in honour of the new election. For the subsequent episodes in that series, make sure to subscribe to From John to Justin.  The 1887 election was a quiet affair compared to previous elections, but there was still betting, some shady tactics and once again, Sir John A. Macdonald found himself leading the country after yet another election win. E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com

Christopher Dummitt is a professor of Canadian history at Trent University and host of the Canadian history podcast 1867 & All That. ​He specialize in Canada's political, cultural and intellectual history and has a growing a side interest in research methods and issues of academic freedom. His books have focused on the history of Canada's most successful prime minister, the social and legal history of morality, the writing of Canadian history and the history of masculinity.​He is a regular contributor to The Hub and The Literary Review of Canada and have also published on history, politics, culture and current affairs in places like Quillette, The National Post, The Globe and Mail, The Dorchester Review, The Ottawa Citizen and The Toronto Star. On this episode we chat about the letter signed by several Canadian Historians that calls out the Canadian Historical Association for promoting a fake consensus by Historians in Canada around the idea that Canada is committing mass genocide. We also chat about Canadian identity, the lack of viewpoint diversity in academia, and we explore what activists get wrong about figures like Sir John A. Macdonald and Adolphus Egerton Ryerson.Christopher Dummitt Website

For weeks and months, Canadians have been looking at places around the world reopen. Now, even within Canada, only a small number of provinces have plans to drop COVID-19 restrictions. True North's Andrew Lawton points out that a lot of Canadians – especially in the mainstream media – are suffering from lockdown Stockholm syndrome and don't actually want to reopen. Also Andrew speaks to veteran Gordon Ohlke, who held a Canadian flag at Sir John A. Macdonald's statue in Kingston to protest its removal last week. Plus, National Council of Resistance of Iran spokesperson Shahin Gobadi joins the show to break down Iran's sham election of a mass murderer as president. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Catch up on what you missed on an episode of The Richard Syrett Show.Managing Editor of RedState, Jennifer Van Laar on a high-ranking Chinese defector working with the US Defense Intelligence Agency with “direct knowledge” of China's Bioweapons Program. Lim Riddler riddles you a new one. Lou Schizas returns once again for News Not In The News. Toronto Sun Investigative Reporter, Joe Warmington speaks about the removal of a Sir John A. MacDonald statue in Kingston. Plus, just in time for Father's Day, Executive Producer of “The Streets Were My Father: A Story of Hopelessness and Redemption,” Lee Habeeb. Lastly, Richard reveals the answer and winners of the day's Lim Riddle.

And then they came for Canada Day. #cancelcanadaday is trending all over social media and woke activists are, once again, seemingly willing to politicize a tragedy. Aaron Gunn is a Canadian conservative commentator. He has a massive following on Facebook and is a vocal supporter of Sir John A. MacDonald. He is also currently in production on season two of "Politics Explained," a free-to-watch documentary series on Canadian Politics.

Catch up on what you missed on a jam-packed episode of The Richard Syrett Show. Host Richard Syrett kicks off the show with a good friend of the show, Lou Schizas. Professor of Politics and Public Administration at Ryerson University and a Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, Patrice Dutil discusses a Sir John A. MacDonald statue that is being brought to Regina city council on whether it should be removed. Next, York Region's Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Karim Kurji talks about lockdowns being effective or not. Tony Heller joins the program for our weekly fight against Climate Change Alarmism. After, Lou Schizas participates once again for “News Not In the News.” Lastly, Founder and former Leader of the Reform Party, Preston Manning on Canada's One Trillion dollar debt, Western alienation and wither conservatism in Canada.

Craig Baird is a former journalist, and he is currently the host of several Canadian history focused podcasts. First, is his flagship podcast Canadian History Ehx. Second, is From John to Justin (a podcast that looks at every Prime Minister from Sir John A Macdonald to Justin Trudeau). Third, is Pucks and Cups (a podcast that looks at the history of Hockey). In this episode we chat about some fascinating aspects of Canadian history that are not so well known, small town history, Canadian identity and culture, indigenous issues, Prime Ministers Pearson, and Diefenbaker, the Flag Debates, and more. We also chat about Craig's various podcasts which I encourage you to check out. You can check out Craig's podcasts wherever you listen to your podcasts.Craig's InformationWebsite:  https://canadaehx.com/Twitter: @craigbairdInstagram: @Bairdo37Please feel free to reach out to me and provide feedback at MikeRyanG1@gmail.com On Twitter @MikeRyanGOn Instagram  @Conversations_With_Canadians 

The man who said he hated politics would find himself as Canada's third PM after the death of Sir John A. Macdonald. While his time as PM was short, he was a very interesting man who had a large impact on Canada's early history. Support the show for $3/month at www.patreon.com/canadaehx or donate at www.canadaehx.com E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/canadianhistoryehx Twitter: www.twitter.com/craigbaird Instagram: @Baird37

The first Prime Minister of Canada and a Father of Confederation, John A. Macdonald would have an immense impact on Canada, both good and bad.  In my first episode of this new series, I look at his life, his legacy, his drinking and even his drinking exploits. Support the show for $3/month at www.patreon.com/canadaehx Website: www.canadaehx.com E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/canadianhistoryehx Twitter: www.twitter.com/craigbaird Instagram: @Bairdo37

Join me on my journey through all the Prime Ministers of Canada from Sir John A. Macdonald to Justin Trudeau. I look at the good they did, the bad they did and why we are still feeling the impact of every single one of them today. It is a journey you won't want to miss.  Subscribe to my other shows as well, Canadian History Ehx and Pucks and Cups. Support the shows at www.patreon.com/canadaehx or donate at www.canadaehx.com E-mail me at craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/craigbaird  

Sir John A. Macdonald was Canada's first Prime Minister, but is now deemed to be a very controversial figure. Activists claim he was a racist and are actively pulling down statues of the Canadian leader. Others praise Macdonald, calling him the "father of Canada." What does this all mean? Aaron Gunn is a Canadian political commentator with a vast knowledge of Canadian history and an understanding of this heavily polarizing figure.

As provinces ramp up coronavirus restrictions and predict rises in cases over the coming weeks, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it's not clear whether families will get to celebrate Christmas together. True North's Andrew Lawton unpacks this and the latest from the never-ending lockdown. Also, a Nova Scotia school has gotten rid of its Sir John A Macdonald name, and a new review of masks finds several types don't actually block coronavirus particles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An angry mob has taken down a 125-year old statue of Canada's first prime minister, Sir John A. Macdonald, in Montreal. This thuggish vandalism shows not only a disrespect for Macdonald's role in Canada's founding, but also an ignorance of history itself. As lawmakers and Canadians condemn the act, True North's Andrew Lawton says it's important for people to understand why Macdonald was not, as the mob says, a “problematic” figure in history, but rather a hero to be celebrated. Also, People's Party of Canada leader Maxime Bernier joins the show to discuss Erin O'Toole's Conservative leadership win, and the future of the PPC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices