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Prime Minister Mark Carney's cabinet has two dozen new faces, but Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says the presence of some Trudeau-era ministers looks like “more of the same.” Can Carney reassure Canadians that he's bringing the change they voted for? Matt Galloway takes the political pulse with the CBC's Rosemary Barton and Kathleen Petty and the Globe and Mail's Stephanie Levitz.

The long-awaited Carney-Trump summit in the Oval Office left the Canadian delegation feeling encouraged, though the U.S. president still taunted the prime minister over Canada becoming the 51st American state. Former Quebec premier Jean Charest, also a member of Prime Minister Mark Carney's Council on Canada-U.S. Relations, joins the show to explain why he believes Canada could ultimately have reason to thank the president.Then, two former top political staffers share their thoughts on the critical meeting and discuss the future of the Canada-U.S. trade and security relationship and how it could influence Carney's cabinet picks.Plus, as the Conservative Party asks itself tough questions about what to do next following a stinging election loss, Globe and Mail senior reporter Stephanie Levitz compares notes with Catherine Cullen on what she's hearing inside the Conservative caucus and whether Pierre Poilievre is safe as party leader.Finally, MPs who lose their seats in the election are quietly packing up and saying goodbye. Liberal Marc Serré, Conservative Rick Perkins, New Democrat Peter Julian and the Bloc's Julie Vignola share the lessons they've learned from hard losses, and the joys and sacrifices of political life.This episode features the voices of:Jean Charest, former Quebec premier and former deputy prime ministerBrian Clow, former deputy chief of staff to Justin TrudeauGerry Keller, chief of staff to former foreign affairs John BairdStephanie Levitz, senior reporter for the Globe and MailJulie Vignola, former Bloc Québécois MP Rick Perkins, former Conservative MPPeter Julian, former NDP MPMarc Serré, former Liberal MP

Scott Aitchison, re-elected MP for Parry Sound–Muskoka joins host Vassy Kapelos following Monday nights election results with the Liberals winning a minority government to discuss the future of the Conservative party. On todays show: Bruce Fanjoy, Liberal MP-Elect for Carleton, joins host Vassy Kapelos to reflect on the campaign after defeating Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre for the seat he's held for 20 years. Listen to Vassy's full conversation with NDP MP-elect Don Davies who says 'the rebuilding starts tomorrow' after the party lost official status, winning only seven seats in Parliament. Daniel Béland, James McGill Professor, Department of Political Science, McGill University joins Vassy to answer this weeks 'The Explainer' question from Jessica on Instagram that reads "What is a minority government and how does it work?". Vassy Kapelos hosts ‘The Daily Debrief’ political panel discussion with Laura D’Angelo, Vice President, National Strategy and Public Affairs, Enterprise Canada, Jeff Rutledge, Vice President, McMillian Vantage and Stephanie Levitz, senior reporter in The Globe and Mail's Ottawa bureau.

This federal election has had its fair share of surprises, from who's pulled ahead to how engaged Canadians have been. Matt Galloway discusses what we've learned on the campaign trail — and whether tightening polls suggest more surprises in store — with the CBC's Rosemary Barton, Toronto Star's Ryan Tumilty and the Globe and Mail's Stephanie Levitz.

Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Economist Don Drummond as he breaks down the economic measures included in the parties' costed platforms to deal with the uncertainty of U.S. tariffs. On todays show: Vassy is joined by Judy Trinh, CTV National News Correspondent, Rachel Aiello, CTV National News Correspondent and Mike Le Couteur, Senior Political Correspondent, CTV National News for the latest from the campaign trails. Mark McGowan, Professor of History & Celtic Studies, St. Michael's College, University of Toronto joins Vassy to answer this weeks 'The Explainer' question on how a new pope is selected. The Daily Debrief Panel with Jeff Rutledge, Laura D'Angelo, and Stephanie Levitz. Carmi Levy, tech journalist and analyst joins Vassy to talk this weeks top tech stories.

On April 28, Canadians will vote in a new federal government. Voters have gotten to know the front-runners – Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre and Liberal leader Mark Carney … but what about the people steering them?With a week left, we're looking at the people running this election's leading campaigns – and the strategies driving the Liberal and Conservative war rooms in this tight race.The Globe's senior reporter Stephanie Levitz will introduce us to the strategists, advisors and campaign directors trying to win your vote – and the challenges both parties are facing in the process.Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com

With election day fast approaching and advance polls opening today, the race for leadership has reached a critical moment. Matt Galloway talks to CBC's Rosemary Barton, the Toronto Star's Ryan Tumilty and the Globe and Mail's Stephanie Levitz — and unpacks how Liberal Mark Carney, Conservative Pierre Poilievre, the NDP's Jagmeet Singh and the Bloc's Yves-François Blanchet fared in the campaign's only English-language debate on Thursday night.

Tom Mulcair, CTV Political Analyst and Former NDP Leader joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss how The Green Party had its invitation for tonight's debate rescinded less than 12 hours before the debate is set to start. On todays show: Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Ed Fast, Outgoing Conservative MP who says his party held a “sham” nomination process in his B.C. riding, where he has endorsed an Independent candidate to be his successor. Steven Shaw, Interim Chair, Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology at McGill University joins host Vassy Kapelos to answer this weeks 'The Explainer' question from Brian on Instagram. This weeks question was “Why do two year old's have so much attitude, and how do I deal with it?. Vassy Kapelos hosts ‘The Daily Debrief’ political panel discussion with Laura D’Angelo, Vice President, National Strategy and Public Affairs, Enterprise Canada, Jeff Rutledge, Vice President, McMillian Vantage and Stephanie Levitz, senior reporter in The Globe and Mail's Ottawa bureau. Chris White, President and CEO of the Canadian Meat Council joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss how he is in China meeting with government officials and industry counterparts following the recent imposition of 25% retaliatory tariffs on Canadian pork.

With two weeks until election day, this week's English and French debates could be crucial for party leaders to convince voters who are still on the fence. Matt Galloway unpacks what it might take to shift the election story with the CBC's Rosemary Barton, Toronto Star's Ryan Tumilty, and the Globe and Mail's Stephanie Levitz.

It's the end of the week, which means it's time for Campaign Call…our election panel where we make sense of the major issues. This week we're going to talk about one of the central themes in the campaign: the uncertainty caused by U.S. President Donald Trump. We also get into why the Conservatives are fighting in public, and what each major party is promising to help workers affected by Trump's tariffs.Feature writer Shannon Proudfoot, senior reporter Stephanie Levitz, and economics reporter Jason Kirby discuss with host Menaka Raman-Wilms.Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com

Joy Malbon, CTV Washington Bureau Chief joins guest host Tim Powers live from Washington with the latest on how U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to launch tariffs against countries around the world today in what could be the largest single-day escalation of the United States’ trade war. On todays show: Aaron Ettinger, Associate Professor Department of Political Science, Carleton University joins guest host Tim Powers for this weeks 'The Explainer' segment. This weeks question comes from Kyle on Instagram and reads "Can Trump get a third term? What are the laws in place that stop this from happening?". The Daily Debrief Panel with Laura D'Angelo, Jeff Ruttledge and Stephanie Levitz. Drew Dilkens, Mayor of Windsor, Ontario joins guest host Tim Powers to give his reaction to the escalation of the trade war by U.S President Donald Trump.

In the latest episode of On The Line, the key issue is why the Conservative campaign is already being rocked by internal fighting — is the campaign going that badly? Our first guest tackles that issue — Stephanie Levitz joins the show from the Globe and Mail, where she is a reporter covering the campaign. Despite all the doom and gloom, the Conservatives are actually having a decent campaign — their polls have softened a bit, but they're still very competitive. What's behind the angry leaks?This episode of On The Line is brought to you by Westinghouse. Canada's energy future is being shaped by the choices we make today. Westinghouse is 100% Canadian-owned and brings the world's most advanced, operational Gen III+ reactor — the AP1000® — proven, safe, efficient, and ready now. It can be brought online within a decade, delivering clean, reliable power when we need it most. Canada needs energy. Westinghouse is ready.Learn more at westinghousenuclear.com/canada.Steph and Matt talk about the CPC campaign to date, and in a lot of ways, it's a great campaign. They also talk about the campaign the CPC planned to have, and why it might be hard for Pierre Poilievre in particular to make a pivot to something closer to what the voters he needs want to hear. They also chat about the recent flood of angry complaints from inside the CPC house, and especially the very public spat between the federal Conservatives and the Ontario Progressive Conservatives — a long-simmering fight that has now spilled out into the open. And for all of that, Matt makes a small confession to Steph: he's starting to get the feeling that the CPC is maybe, just maybe, going to be able to pull off a win after all. He explains why.This episode is also brought to you by the Mêtis Nation of Ontario. It's Moose Factory, 1890. For generations, the Métis had been the backbone of the Hudson's Bay Company, working as trappers, traders, voyageurs, and labourers. But in Moose Factory, they did something even greater — they helped build Canada's original economic engine — the fur trade.   In the blacksmith shop, William Moore's hammer rings as he and other Métis shipwrights form ships, sleds, and canoes to carry goods and furs across vast distances. For decades, the Hudson's Bay Company relied on the Métis' ingenuity, hard work, craftsmanship, and knowledge of the land. It was their work that ensured the success of the fur trade, and their skills that kept Canada's supply lines moving. From shipbuilding to blacksmithing, the Métis of Moose Factory helped build Canada. To learn more, go to OntarioMétisFacts.com.After Matt wraps up with Steph, Gregory Jack, senior vice president of public affairs at Ipsos, joins Matt for a quick update on the latest numbers. Most interesting is signs of a growing divide in Canada. It's not just along partisan lines, or even regional ones. It's generational — people over 55 and under 40 are living in almost totally different Canadas. And if the young people show up and vote — always a big if, but if — it could be a very surprising election day.As always, like and subscribe at our main page, ReadTheLine.ca. You can also follow us on your favourite podcast app so you never miss an episode. And if you're enjoying On The Line, share it with a friend, post about it online, or just yell at someone on the bus. We won't judge.Thanks for listening — and we'll see you next week for the next installment of On The Line.

Vassy is joined by CTV's Rachel Aiello, Judy Trinh, and Abigail Bimman as they provide the latest from the campaign trails with the three major parties. On todays show: Bea Bruske, President, Canadian Labour Congress joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss how Hudson's Bay Co. will pay up to $3 million total in retention bonuses to 121 managers and executives, but will not pay severance to its more than 9,300 workers. Mike Moffatt, Assistant Professor with the Ivey Business School and senior director of policy and innovation at the Smart Prosperity Institute joins host Vassy Kapelos to answer this weeks 'The Explainer' question on if we have seen any improvement in the supply of housing or the ability of people to buy a home. The Daily Debrief Panel with Laura D’Angelo, Vice President, National Strategy and Public Affairs, Enterprise Canada, Jeff Rutledge, Vice President, McMillian Vantage and Stephanie Levitz, senior reporter in The Globe and Mail's Ottawa bureau. David Patterson, Ontario’s Representative in Washington DC joins Vassy to discuss his meeting with USTR officials Monday in D.C to get a sense of where we stand for April 2nd.

The federal election campaign is officially off to the races — and each of the leaders are positioning themselves as the candidate who can bring change for Canadians feeling pressed by tariff threats and the high cost of living. How are they making their cases? Stephanie Levitz of the Globe's Ottawa bureau, host of CBC's The House Catherine Cullen and La Presse columnist Michel C. Auger explain, and break down the race so far.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to call a federal election by Sunday, after being sworn into office last week.And he's had a busy week. Between announcing that he'll be cutting the consumer price on carbon and introducing a leaner cabinet, he took his first trip as prime minister, travelling to Paris, London, and Iqaluit.But why hasn't Carney's tour included a trip south of the border, when trade tensions with the U.S. look to define Canada's upcoming election?The Globe's senior reporter Stephanie Levitz has been trailing the new prime minister. Today, she joins the show to talk about his meetings with international leaders, and what we've learned about the former central banker since he stepped foot into the prime minister's office a week ago.Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com.

Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs of Canada as they discuss if Canada and the U.S still share good relations within the NORAD partnership. On todays show: Errol Mendes, Professor of Constitutional and International Law at the University of Ottawa’s Law Faculty, President of the Canadian section of the international commission of jurists joins Vassy to discuss how Chief Justice John Roberts rejected calls for impeaching judges shortly after President Donald Trump demanded the removal of one who ruled against his deportation plans. Dr. Dave Williams, Retired CSA Astronaut and mission specialist on two space shuttle mission, currently the CEO of Leap Biosystems joins Vassy to discuss how Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have returned to Earth after nine unplanned months in space. Vassy Kapelos hosts ‘The Daily Debrief’ political panel discussion with Laura D’Angelo, Vice President, National Strategy and Public Affairs, Enterprise Canada, Jeff Rutledge, Vice President, McMillian Vantage and Stephanie Levitz, senior reporter in The Globe and Mail's Ottawa bureau. High Commissioner for Canada in the United Kingdom Ralph Goodale joins Vassy to discuss how Canada's allies have been showing their support amid the recent U.S. threats.

Talk about a turnaround. New polls from Leger and Angus Reid suggest the Liberals could form a majority government under Mark Carney. Could it be?  9:30 | Poll analyst Philippe Fournier digs into the new numbers and explains what's moving the needle across the country. MORE: https://www.338canada.ca/ 36:00 | What do you make of the tense exchanges between PM Mark Carney and journalists Stephanie Levitz and Rosemary Barton?  EMAIL THE SHOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com  OUR FULL INTERVIEW WITH SUPRIYA DWIVEDI: https://rtrj.info/031725Supriya 56:00 | France wants the Statue of Liberty back. Well, sort of. Could it happen? 1:01:30 | Real Talker Char delivers a pep talk to her fellow Canadians about Donald Trump, Danielle Smith, and global trade. REGISTER FOR THE REAL TALK GOLF CLASSIC: https://www.ryanjespersen.com/real-ta... 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.

Greg Brady and the panel of: Steve Paikin Author and Broadcaster, host of TVO's ‘The Agenda' Chloe Brown, policy analyst and former Toronto mayoral candidate. Discuss: 1-OK, many are talking about Mark Carney & responses to The Globe & Mail's Stephanie Levitz, & CBC's Rosemary Barton. Let's play the clips and see if you feel this is a tone and a dismissiveness that hurts Mark Carney - the more people who see moments like this? 2-I've never seen polling SO over the map - we're all noticing this, aren't we. Some Ontario Election polls had the Ford government pulling in 92-93 seats, some had them winning closer to 70 - 6 more than a majority. The last three US elections have been all over the place. So how often do YOU trust them? 3-I'm very saddened by the Hudson's Bay story. But I haven't shopped consistently there in maybe….15-16 years. Millions are like me. It was either less convenient or less practical. But is this just….we've moved into a different world. The giant department store can't thrive, and YET, the cheaper “big box” stores do. How do you see it?   4-Have a read at this - real risk for Canadian businesses moving to the States - but isn't there a risk for alienating American businesses here? We're kind of being outwardly….ugly? Towards American businesses that do employ Canadians? Have we done this with any other country in the last 60 years? Countries with abhorrent human rights records to workers in general, women, gay people - we buy their products, we let them play sports here, we don't ban immigrants from those countries - I'm worried that this is turning anti-US, not anti-Trump - what's the line for you? 5-JFK Files today? Why couldn't a better US President do this?! Have a theory we haven't heard - what's the answer to the question you'd most like to know? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Steve Paikin Author and Broadcaster, host of TVO's ‘The Agenda' Chloe Brown, policy analyst and former Toronto mayoral candidate. Discuss: 1-OK, many are talking about Mark Carney & responses to The Globe & Mail's Stephanie Levitz, & CBC's Rosemary Barton. Let's play the clips and see if you feel this is a tone and a dismissiveness that hurts Mark Carney - the more people who see moments like this? 2-I've never seen polling SO over the map - we're all noticing this, aren't we. Some Ontario Election polls had the Ford government pulling in 92-93 seats, some had them winning closer to 70 - 6 more than a majority. The last three US elections have been all over the place. So how often do YOU trust them? 3-I'm very saddened by the Hudson's Bay story. But I haven't shopped consistently there in maybe….15-16 years. Millions are like me. It was either less convenient or less practical. But is this just….we've moved into a different world. The giant department store can't thrive, and YET, the cheaper “big box” stores do. How do you see it?   4-Have a read at this - real risk for Canadian businesses moving to the States - but isn't there a risk for alienating American businesses here? We're kind of being outwardly….ugly? Towards American businesses that do employ Canadians? Have we done this with any other country in the last 60 years? Countries with abhorrent human rights records to workers in general, women, gay people - we buy their products, we let them play sports here, we don't ban immigrants from those countries - I'm worried that this is turning anti-US, not anti-Trump - what's the line for you? 5-JFK Files today? Why couldn't a better US President do this?! Have a theory we haven't heard - what's the answer to the question you'd most like to know? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host David Common speaks with political journalists Rob Benzie, Stephanie Levitz and David Sanger about the ongoing trade war with the U.S. and Mark Carney's first moves as prime minister, The Sunday Magazine's Pete Mitton explores what's behind renewed energy around oil and gas, historian Stephen Bown reflects on Hudson's Bay's legacy as it as it announces plans to liquidate if it can't secure financing, retail strategist David Ian Gray talks about how primed businesses are to meet the "buy Canadian" demand, and The Atlantic's Zoë Schlanger shares the latest science around plant intelligence.Discover more at https://www.cbc.ca/sunday

Pedro Antunes, Chief Economist at the Conference Board of Canada, joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss how the Bank of Canada has cut its policy rate by 25 basis points to 2.75 percent. This comes as a new front has opened in the trade war between the United States and Canada. On todays show: Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Ontario's Representative to Washington David Paterson as they discuss how both sides of the Canada-U.S. trade war are starting to recognize the economic impact of tariffs. Retired General Tom Lawson, former Chief of the Defence Staff, joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss the Trump administration lifting its suspension of military aid and intelligence sharing for Ukraine, Kyiv signaling that it was open to a 30-day ceasefire, and how Washington would present the ceasefire offer to the Kremlin. The Daily Debrief Panel with Laura D'Angelo, Jeff Rutledge and Stephanie Levitz. Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss a new report on the emissions cap and also the current financial situation writ large with the trade war and other issues.

The Liberal Party of Canada have chosen their new leader — and the country's 24th prime minister. Former Bank of Canada Governor, Mark Carney won in a landslide, capturing nearly 86% of the vote. As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau steps aside, Carney will take his place as the first Canadian prime minister with no political experience.While the Liberals have gained in the polls, Carney will be challenged as soon as he enters office. Parliament is prorogued until March 24—where Carney holds no seat, the opposition parties have said they'll vote for an early election, and U.S. President Donald Trump's economic and annexation threats persist.Today, the Globe's senior reporter in Ottawa, Stephanie Levitz, is here to break down Sunday's results, the unique challenges that lie ahead for Carney as an untested leader, and what it could take for the Liberals to hold onto power through this upcoming election.Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com

Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly who says Trump administration officials didn't communicate with the Canadian government before launching the trade war. On todays show: Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear who says the U.S. tariffs on Canada are 'going to be incredibly difficult and challenging' for the people of his state. Jon Erlichman, BNN Bloomberg contributor and creator of the YouTube channel “Ticker Take" joins host Vassy Kapelos to help answer this weeks 'The Explainer' question. This weeks question comes from Dan on Instagram and reads “should I pull out of the market or is now the time to put more in?”. The Daily Debrief Panel with Laura D'Angelo, Jeff Rutledge, and Stephanie Levitz. Flavio Volpe, President of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss a one-month tariff exemption for automakers General Motors, Ford Motor and Stellantis.

Rachel Aiello, CTV National News Correspondent joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss the debate and some of the pressing issues that were covered during it like Canada-U.S. relations, the economy and jobs, affordability, as well as climate change and energy. On todays show: Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Transport Minister Anita Anand about her discussions with her U.S. counterpart on keeping supply chains resilient in the face of U.S. tariffs. Emma Anderson, professor of Religious Studies at the University of Ottawa joins host Vassy Kapelos to help answer this weeks 'The Explainer' question. This week’s question comes from Nadia, she asked what would happen if Pope Francis were to pass away, and how the church would select a new pope. The Daily Debrief Panel with Jeff Rutledge, Laura D'Angelo, and Stephanie Levitz. Sylvain Golsse, Partner, and Global Trade Practice Leader, EY Canada joins Vassy to discuss how the looming threats of tariffs from U.S President Donald Trump would impact Canada's economy and various sectors.

For more than two years, the federal Conservatives have held a solid lead in the polls, and with the party bringing in a record-setting $41.7 million in donations last year, leader Pierre Poilievre looks poised to win the upcoming election.But with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigning, U.S. President Donald Trump threatening tariffs and Liberal leadership candidates gaining some traction, the Conservatives are having to rethink their strategies.Stephanie Levitz is a senior reporter with the Globe. She's spoken with a dozen Conservatives, including MPs, strategists and organizers. Today, she'll explain the new challenges the party is facing, and how they're repositioning themselves within the shifting political landscape.Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com

Industry Minister Francois Philippe Champagne, Former BoC governor Stephen Poloz Rubicon, Germany's defence chief Gen. Carsten Breuer, CTV News Political Analyst Scott Reid, Monk + Associates' Kathleen Monk, former cabinet minister James Moore, La Presse’s Joël-Denis Bellavance, The Globe and Mail’s Stephanie Levitz and pollster Nik Nanos.

Mike Duheme, RCMP Commissioner; John Bolton, Former National Security Adviser to President Donald Trump; The Front Bench with: Robert Ghiz, Gary Mar & Stephanie Levitz.

Are Canada's political and business leaders united in the face of U.S. tariffs? The Globe and Mail's Stephanie Levitz and the Toronto Star's Ryan Tumilty take a good look at Team Canada.

We've been waiting weeks for this, and even now — we're still not exactly sure what to expect. But today, we may finally see U.S. President Donald Trump level punishing tariffs on Canada. The White House has told reporters tariffs are happening this weekend, and Trump himself has said there's nothing Canada can do to avoid them. One of CBC's foreign correspondents in Washington joins the program to unpack the details from the White House. We then hear from a Canada-U.S. expert about what's in store for both countries, and small businesses from both sides of the border share how they're bracing for impact.Plus, the final report from the public inquiry into foreign interference says there are no traitors in Parliament, but there are still concerns about threats to Canada's democracy. A national security expert sifts through the findings and an NDP MP details the questions she is left with.Finally, some Liberal leadership candidates are trotting out policy proposals while others are dropping out or being disqualified altogether. Two Hill watchers explain the latest in the contest.This episode features the voices of:Katie Simpson, CBC NewsLaura Dawson, Executive Director of the Canada-U.S. Future Borders CoalitionMaggie Ori, Frankor HydraulicsBill Butcher, Port City Brewing CompanyWesley Wark, senior fellow with the Centre for International Governance Innovation Jenny Kwan, NDP MP for Vancouver EastStuart Thomson, Parliamentary bureau chief for the National PostStephanie Levitz, senior politics reporter for The Globe and Mail

Josh Wingrove, Bloomberg; Derek Burney, Former Canadian Ambassador to the U.S.; Anita Anand, Transport Minister; The Front Bench with: Gary Mar, Gary Doer & Stephanie Levitz.

Karina Gould, Liberal Leadership Contender; The Front Bench with: Gary Mar, Gary Doer & Stephanie Levitz; Flavio Volpe, Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association.

The Liberal leadership race is on – and its biggest candidates are in. Former deputy prime minister and finance minister Chrystia Freeland, House Leader Karina Gould and former governor of the Bank of Canada Mark Carney all launched their campaigns this past week.The shortened leadership race will see the deeply unpopular party select Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's replacement as figures like Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and U.S. President Donald Trump loom large.The Globe's senior reporter Stephanie Levitz joins us from Ottawa. She'll take us through the top contenders, the challenges ahead for the candidates and the choice the Liberal Party has to make ahead of a federal election – a leader who can rebuild, or one who can go toe-to-toe with Poilievre?Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com

The prime minister and premiers said Wednesday that they will do all they can to stop Donald Trump's threatened tariffs, with only Alberta Premier Danielle Smith refusing to sign the joint statement. We discuss whether a unified Canadian response to the crisis is possible with our national affairs panel: the CBC's Kathleen Petty, the Toronto Star's Ryan Tumilty; and The Globe and Mail's Stephanie Levitz.

Justin Trudeau's Liberal government will likely face a non-confidence motion early in the new year, which could mean a federal election in the coming months. The Globe and Mail's Stephanie Levitz and the Toronto Star's Ryan Tumilty unpack an explosive year in Ottawa — and what lies ahead.

Chrystia Freeland's resignation as finance minister on Monday has thrown Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government into chaos. What should we make of this unpredictable week in Canadian politics, and where do Trudeau and the Liberals go from here?There's a lot to unpack, and this week I'm joined by the CBC's Aaron Wherry and The Globe and Mail's Stephanie Levitz to try to make some sense of it.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.Looking to add The Numbers to your favourite podcasting app? You can find it on:* Apple Podcasts* Spotify* Overcast* Pocket Casts* Podcast Addict* YouTube Music* RSS Feed 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

Finance minister Chrystia Freeland's shock resignation has heaped pressure on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step down. The CBC's Rosemary Barton and the Globe and Mail's Stephanie Levitz discuss Freeland's blistering resignation letter, and why it seemed designed to inflict “maximum damage” on the prime minister. 

Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with Rob Russo, Stephanie Levitz and David Staples about the highlights and lowlights of the year in Canadian politics, researcher Rachel Plotnick explores what the rise, fall and return of buttons can teach us about the human-machine relationship, Bessma Momani and Kareem Shaheen discuss Syria's future after the Assad regime, and author Katherine Rundell makes her case for cultivating wonder in our chaotic world.Discover more at cbc.ca/Sunday

Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with The Economist's Rob Russo and The Globe and Mail's Stephanie Levitz about how Canadian politicians are responding to Donald Trump's tariff threat, historian Evan Friss explores why bookstores endure against the odds, researcher Carolyn Whitzman shares approaches to solving Canada's housing crisis, and our monthly challenge That's Puzzling! returns.Discover more at https://www.cbc.ca/sunday

The Liberal government announced a GST holiday on everything from alcohol to Christmas trees, plus a $250 cheque for anyone earning less than $150,000. We look at who the temporary tax cut might help more — the public or the governing party — with the CBC's Rosemary Barton, the Globe and Mail's Stephanie Levitz and the Toronto Star's Ryan Tumilty.

Justin Trudeau could face calls to resign from his own “revolting caucus” Wednesday, while Pierre Poilievre is under increased scrutiny for refusing to get security clearance. Guest host Peter Armstrong unpacks the politics with the CBC's Catherine Cullen, the Globe and Mail's Stephanie Levitz and the National Post's Christopher Nardi.

According to CBC's Poll tracker, the Conservatives have almost a 20-point lead over the governing Liberals, and their lead has been holding steady for months. We know that there will be an election before October 2025, though it could come sooner. We wanted to take stock of who Pierre Poilievre is and what a possible Poilievre government might look like. Shannon Proudfoot is a feature writer at The Globe and Mail, Stephanie Levitz is a Senior Politics Reporter at the Globe and Mail. They answered your questions about the Conservative Party leader. 

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says he'll trigger a non-confidence vote on the Liberal government — but do the other opposition parties want an election? As parliament resumes Monday, we look at the rocky road ahead with the CBC's Rosemary Barton, the Globe and Mail's Stephanie Levitz and the National Post's Ryan Tumilty. 

The NDP has ripped up its supply-and-confidence deal with the Liberals, raising questions of whether an election may be imminent. Parliamentary reporters Stephanie Levitz and Ryan Tumilty unpack what prompted the surprise decision, and what happens next.

The Democrats' shift to Kamala Harris has rejuvenated the party's election prospects. Will the Liberals be thinking about that — and Justin Trudeau's leadership — as they meet for a cabinet retreat? And what's Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre been up to this summer? Guest host Susan Ormiston talks to our national affairs panel: CBC's Catherine Cullen, the Toronto Star's Stephanie Levitz and the National Post's Ryan Tumilty.

The federal Conservatives won a shocking  byelection victory in Toronto-St. Paul's on Monday night, a seat held by the Liberals for more than 30 years. The Toronto Star's Stephanie Levitz explains why this was a “calculated” win for the Conservatives, and what it might mean for Justin Trudeau's future as Liberal leader. 

Politicians in Ottawa take their summer break, our national affairs panel dissects a session preoccupied with foreign interference — and accusations on all sides. Matt Galloway talks to the CBC's Rosemary Barton, the Toronto Star's Stephanie Levitz and the National Post's Ryan Tumilty.

Will a public service strike derail your vacation plans? Matt Galloway talks about the looming strike, the carbon tax and foreign interference with our national affairs panel: CBC's Catherine Cullen, the Toronto Star's Stephanie Levitz and the National Post's Ryan Tumilty.

In recent weeks, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has been kicked out of question period for calling the prime minister a “wacko,” hinted at using the notwithstanding clause to crack down on criminals, and visited a controversial convoy-style camp protesting the carbon tax. How are these events playing with voters? We ask our national affairs panel: the CBC's Catherine Cullen, the Toronto Star's Stephanie Levitz, and the National Post's Ryan Tumilty.

More than a week after Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland presented her federal budget, we still don't officially know whether it will pass a vote in the House of Commons as the NDP's Jagmeet Singh hasn't committed to supporting it. What's behind his party's will-they-or-won't-they dance?Considering where the polls stand today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Liberals certainly need the budget to pass to avoid an election. They also hope it will start a positive trend that will help them close the gap on Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives. But early indications are that it isn't having the desired effect — at least not yet.To break down the politics of the budget and where things go from here, I'm joined this week by Stephanie Levitz of the Toronto Star and the CBC's Aaron Wherry.THE NUMBERS: On this week's episode of The Numbers podcast, available for Patreon members here, Philippe and I chat about the latest numbers on how Canadians are reacting to the budget. We also delve into some polling controversy in Quebec where two different polls report two very different situations in the province.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. 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

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau testified Wednesday at the public inquiry into foreign interference, which is looking into claims that China in particular meddled in Canada's past two elections. The Toronto Star's Stephanie Levitz and former Conservative leader Erin O'Toole dissect what the prime minister said, and what's needed to protect Canadian democracy.