No Nonsense with Pamela Wallin: Recent Episodes
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A true story of betrayal of an elderly loved one. Bill Collins and Barry Bowman share the lessons from their documentary series Beware Mysterious Mark.
To listen to Beware Mysterious Mark: https://mark.radiosidney.ca/
Canada was built on the backs of farmers. So why do we keep making it harder for them to stay in business? Ken Motiuk on the culture of control.
The Liberal government’s climate strategy costs over $200 billion - about $12,000 per Canadian according to the National Post. Can taxpayers afford to take on this cost? Heather Exner-Pirot weighs in.
Of the hundreds of alleged graves at Canadian residential schools, none have been confirmed. Terry Glavin on how “white people lost their minds” during the year of the graves
The worlds of sport and health often intersect – like at the FIFA World Cup. But with global travel, deadly disease can land at our front door. A risk assessment from emerging disease expert Jason Kindrachuk.
Stephen Nagy says Canada’s value to allies is its proximity to the US - Are we burning bridges at our own peril? Middle power strategy on No Nonsense.
Getting it wrong in the media today has consequences - but are today’s journalists held to the standard of truth and subject to the same scrutiny? Tara Henley shares her insight.
Inflation is on the rise and the PM’s popularity has plateaued - A look at the state of our nation, and our neighbour to the south, with pollster Darrell Bricker.
Trump gets the gold treatment at the G7, and Carney pokes the American bear from Ireland. Economist Trevor Tombe on the impact on Canadian wallets.
Government wants to enter your home through the back door, grab your phone and computer, and take a look at what you are up to. The surveillance agenda with David Fraser on No Nonsense.
The fate of the snowbirds, trouble on the trade front, and mixed messages on China. Our ‘smart person’ panel with political junkie Tasha Kheiriddin, retired Vice-Admiral Mark Norman, and China expert Margaret McCuaig-Johnston.
Pope Leo vs the Tech Bros. And is Elbow’s Up just the new Chicken Dance? A fascinating conversation about what liberalism means in the modern world. Michael Bonner, author of The Crisis of Liberalism: The Origin and Destiny of Freedom.
The war of words intensifies as PM Carney criticizes Israel’s treatment of pro-Palestinian protesters and Israel condemns Canada’s tepid response to antisemitism. Warren Kinsella, author of The Hidden Hand on No Nonsense.
If China and the US are to be “partners, not rivals” what does that mean for Canada’s relationship with both? Does the New World Order leave us on the sidelines? Michael Kovrig on No Nonsense.
China sees itself as a rising power intent on displacing the reigning American superpower. Will the long game work? Charles Burton shares his insight.
The wit and wisdom of Whit Fraser - long-time journalist and the Viceregal Consort reports on the journey From Ragged Ass Road to Rideau Hall.
Is there an economic and military meltdown in Russia? Does it give Ukraine strategic momentum? Marcus Kolga explains on No Nonsense.
Canada has a culture of complacency when it comes to trade. It’s time to grow up, argue Martha Hall Findlay and Carlo Dade on No Nonsense.
Canada is sending mixed messages - how can we be an energy superpower with only a "maybe" commitment? Heather Exner-Pirot on No Nonsense.
The perils and the promise of everything from AI to free trade to a new sovereign wealth fund. Sean Speer and Rudyard Griffiths on No Nonsense.
The PM has doubled down on his elbows up campaign, so is the US our greatest weakness or our best friend again? The “smart person” panel with Tasha Kheiriddin, Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, and Mark Norman on No Nonsense.
With a majority in hand, the PM has his elbows up again. Will the long-promised major projects now materialize? Darrell Bricker on No Nonsense.
The Artemis II crew make their way back to Earth after a historic slingshot around the moon. Elizabeth Howell brings us up to speed on the out-of-this-world mission.
With all eyes on Iran and even the moon, Ukraine may have reached a pivot point. Diane Francis on what we need to know about how technology is changing war at the front.
A look at the inconvenient truths about the carbon tax and the price of food with the Food Professor, Sylvain Charlebois, on No Nonsense.
Political pressure is mounting on the American President over Iran. So, what is his end game? A re-shaping of the world order, with the U.S. leading the pack. Christian Leuprecht on No Nonsense.
It’s frustrating trying to anticipate President Trump’s next move, especially in the chaos of war. Clifford Young tells us how the pollsters do it!
The signals from Ottawa are clear - they want more control over what you do and say online while exempting political parties from rules respecting your privacy. Michael Geist explains.
On the ground and in the skies over Iran we are witnessing new technology, age old battles and shifting alliances collide. Gen. Wayne Eyre, former CDS has fought in hot zones around the world and he has some views.
The global economic impact of Operation Epic Fury has been immediate. PM Carney continues his search for new trade partners in India, Australia, and Japan. Mark Warner, international trade lawyer, joins us on No Nonsense.
We have what the world needs and wants, but can we get it to those who will pay? Heather Exner-Pirot on No Nonsense.
We are now entering year five of the Russia-Ukraine war, and more warnings of a possible US attack on Iran. Foreign policy expert Richard Shimooka on No Nonsense.
Our tax system plays favourites, making it complicated and confusing for taxpayers and businesses alike. Jack Mintz, the country's leading tax policy expert, has some ideas for a fix.
Bridgegate, F-35s, and why we are staying so quiet when China – our new “strategic partner” – jails a free speech advocate. Our wise person panel joins No Nonsense, Tasha Kheiriddin, Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, and Mark Norman.
A great convo with Bronwyn and Brian about Canada-US relations, energy politics, and whether there will even be a pipeline, on their podcast Pipeline Online.
Listen to more episodes of the Pipeline Online Podcast here:
https://www.youtube.com/@BrianZinchuk/videos
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Pollster Darrell Bricker says the risk of western separatism is being fueled by the attitude of those who refuse to accept it’s real. Join us on this edition of No Nonsense.
Parliament is back and Davos seems like an eternity ago. With Sean Speer, we’ll take a second look at the Prime Minister’s “New World Order” and the future of Conservative politics, on No Nonsense.
We might be listening to one other - but are we truly hearing the message? Deborah Tannen explains the pitfalls of modern communication.
Donald Trump's threats to invade Greenland set off a frenzy at Davos - but within hours there was a deal in the works. Christian Leuprecht weighs in.
The Canadian diplomat held hostage for more than 1000 days by the communist government of China gives us his take on the new Canada-China trade and “strategic” partnership. Michael Kovrig on No Nonsense. You can find his articles and interviews referenced in this episode at https://michaelkovrig.substack.com.
From Venezuela to confrontations with ICE... all have become partisan flash points. Pollster and author Cliff Young explores the deep divides in Nativist Nation: Populism, Grievance, Identity and the Transformation of American politics.
Is the media actually providing Canadians with facts and context? Our panel with Tara Henley, Brian Lilley, and Peter Menzies looks at the aversion to “controversial” content.
Making smart financial decisions doesn't mean complicated math! David Chilton, author of The Wealthy Barber, on how you can navigate today’s risky economic landscape.
It will cost families another $1000 to put food on the table next year. The Food Professor Sylvain Charlebois explains why!
Heather Exner-Pirot on the winners and whiners in the Canada-Alberta energy deal - Her optimistic take on No Nonsense.
Do we risk the wrath of the US and NATO partners by walking away from the F-35 in the name of sovereignty – costing us jobs and millions in the process? Our “really smart” panel has the inside story on No Nonsense.
The latest corruption scandal has weakened Ukraine’s hand as it faces a new ultimatum from the US and Russia. Is the price of peace too high? Diane Francis explains.
Canada owns less than 1% of global intellectual property despite billions of dollars invested. Jim Balsillie on how to stop others from monetizing on what we invent.
If we don’t learn from history, we’ll keep making the same mistakes. Andrew Burtch, historian at the Canadian War Museum on remembering our sacrifices this Remembrance Day ...and paying tribute to his friend and colleague, the late Dr. Tim Cook.
Will Mark Carney's first budget actually "catalyze" investors cash or will his hands-on approach send those dollars south? Longtime cabinet minister and former Alberta Premier Jason Kenney joins us on No Nonsense.
What happens when climate ideology meets economic reality? Heather Exner-Pirot shares the findings on her her latest paper on the regulations Constraining Canada.
Governments need to chart a course and stick to it - Will we see evidence of that in the budget? Economic experts Sean Speer and Trevor Tombe weigh in.
According to Darrell Bricker and John Ibbitson, Canada isn’t a love story - it’s a marriage of convenience. Their first interview to discuss their latest book, Breaking Point, on whether a divided country can find common ground.
How to respect indigenous rights without stopping development? Dwight Newman explores what happens when private property laws clash with native land claims.
Are Digital IDs and wallets a convenience for consumers or a sign of a surveillance state? Michael Geist on the pitfalls and the promise of life online.
Will Carney deploy troops to make peace in the Middle East and Ukraine? The political panel with Tasha Kheiriddin, Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, and Mark Norman reconvenes.
A political assassination rocked the US and here at home, Parliament is back in business. The Cross-border IPSOS team, Darrell Bricker and Clifford Young, offers their insights into what the public is thinking.
Is red tape disincentivizing investment in Canadian energy? Heather Exner-Pirot on the mega-projects Ottawa must build to stimulate economic growth.
How will Trump’s foreign policy approach impact the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East? Walter Russell Mead on the state-of-play.
Mark Carney’s approval ratings are still strong but new polls hint it's time for some action in Ottawa. How is a scarcity mindset influencing Canadian politics? Pollster David Coletto shares the numbers
The pursuit of peace in Ukraine: After a week of historic firsts, will there be a Putin-Zelenskyy meeting? Marcus Kolga weighs in.
Are there lessons to be learned from Europe's political battles? Andrew MacDougall on whether Canada is really the most European of non-European countries - and whether we want to be?
The latest on the trade and tariff front - Canada and the US are still struggling to come to a deal after the deadline has passed. Trevor Tombe shares his insight.
Does the Elon-Trump breakup change the future of space research? Space expert Elizabeth Howell returns to No Nonsense.
Everyone is re-thinking how they do business - is Canada ready to invest and diversify... and perhaps, get out of the way? Heather Exner-Pirot, Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, and Mark Norman on No Nonsense.
Despite the on-going tariff and trade battles, for many Canadians, affordability remains their biggest concern. There are countless families who struggle to put food on the table. So food and the future is on the menu today. The founder of the global company AGT Foods and Ingredients – is Murad Al-Katib (a.k.a. The Lentil King) and his mission is combatting food insecurity and making a sustainable future for agriculture possible… and he does it all from Regina, Saskatchewan!
Canada is in fact the world’s leading producer and exporter of lentils, 95% coming from Saskatchewan where there are over 5000 active lentil farmers. In 2023, Canada produced nearly 1.7 million tons of lentils (it was 2.3 million in 2022) and we exported nearly 2.0 million tons of lentils in 2023!
But Murad and AGT don’t have an easy road ahead with geopolitical and trade tensions on the rise. Even the PM is now downplaying the prospects for the trade negotiations! But Murad says this uncertainty may be a blessing in disguise… we need the incentive to reduce our dependence on the US while growing and building new markets. And get our own house in order, reduce regulations and put incentives in the right places… more carrots, fewer sticks.
The tariff wars have hit agriculture hard and one of AGT’s biggest customers, India, imposed huge tariffs on Canadian pulses in 2019 and so Murad had to move quickly to find and secure new markets… much as Canada must do today as we try to navigate Trump’s turbulent waters. He’s got some great insights into what Ottawa needs to do! Remember, as well as U.S. tariffs, China too, has imposed powerfully punitive 100% retaliatory tariffs on Canadian canola as well as peas and lobster. This has caused farmers to move to other non-tariffed pulses to survive as well as to ensure that soil rotation can be maintained so that crops can be grown, harvested and sold!
For example, India consumes 40 pounds of pulses per person, so they buy a huge amount of lentils from Saskatchewan and plant protein like pulses have enormous benefits that can help battle food insecurity. They have excellent shelf life, they are much more efficient to produce than livestock – and more environmentally friendly. And they have tremendous health benefits such as decreased cholesterol and reduced cardiovascular risk.
Key to Murad’s vision is to use 100% of a plant with zero waste. Pulses already have extended shelf stability, a low food wastage footprint and require low-water input- and AGT has some innovative work going on to use biodegradable materials like starches and fibres to make fossil fuel alternatives!
So this is not just some trendy product for vegetarians and health food enthusiasts. AGT Foods is a massive international company with more than 45 global facilities serving more than 120 customer countries… and more than 1400 food products! They are one of the biggest pulse processors in the world… and thereby they help feed the world!
A stunning statistic Murad cites: the world will need to produce the same amount of food in the next 40 years as we have produced in the last 10,000 years! He thinks we can do it!
Murad is a true leader in the ag sector… and the trade sector... and he advises governments everywhere and has received numerous awards and much deserved recognition for his work, including the King Charles III Coronation Medal which I had the pleasure of presenting to him (via his kids) this year! You will see why when you hear our conversation as Murad is our guest on this episode of No Nonsense.
Are cuts to military procurement and training leaving soldiers in the field unprepared and unprotected? Tom Lawson on red tape and readiness.
Ottawa is expanding state access to subscriber data and giving political parties a free ride when it comes to protecting voter data. Is this a red flag for what is to come in the new Ottawa? We’ll ask internet law expert Michael Geist.
Is the Iranian dictatorship a failing house of cards? Christian Leuprecht insightful analysis of the tactics and strategy at play.
Can the G7 survive a disinterested or distracted Donald Trump? Do the leaders need a new mission? We discuss with Gary Mar.
With chaos in the Middle East, Canada needs to step up its game and become a more predictable energy supplier. Sonya Savage and Heather Exner-Pirot on making the most of our natural resources.
Politics vs. economics. Ian Lee says PM Carney may be doomed to be a one-term prime minister if he doesn't make some risky and radical moves. Plus, Does Canada need its own DOGE?
Products labelled as "Made in Canada" in grocery stores may not be what they appear. Is buying and selling "Canadian" more of a marketing ploy than a mass movement? Sylvain Charlebois explains.
It’s Prime Minister Carney’s first Speech from the Throne. Heather Exner-Pirot, Mark Norman, and Margaret McCuaig-Johnston look into what’s been promised – on No Nonsense with Pamela Wallin.
Putin pulled the plug on peace talks - what is the next move for Ukraine and her allies? Marcus Kolga looks at the options for all of us.
South of the border, the democrats are struggling to rebuild, and Trump’s approval is falling. US Pollster Clifford Young looks at the politics at play for our powerful trading partner.
Will the new cabinet actually offer the change that Canadians want and that the Prime Minister promised? James Moore takes a look at who is at the table and why.
Will Mark Carney be the man to make a deal with Donald Trump? is it possible while navigating the growing fault lines dividing our country? Sean Speer explains.
Is Canada over-dependent on selling our oil to one customer - the US? We need more pipelines and fewer regulatory restrictions to make the most of our potential as an energy superpower says Heather Exner-Pirot.
Can this new parliament bring the change Canadians want? Our post-election panel with Darrell Bricker, Sean Speer, and Trevor Tombe explain.
Who said what to whom in the infamous Carney/Trump phone call? Our panel with Tasha Kheiriddin, Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, and Mark Norman have some thoughts!
Will the Liberals' controversial $130-billion platform be eclipsed by the death of the Pope? Darrell Bricker on what happens when the spotlight shifts away at a crucial campaign moment.
This is the first election where the media has a direct financial stake in the outcome of the vote. Media watchers Peter Menzies and Tara Henley share their concerns about what it means for fair and objective reporting during election campaigns.
This election is all about leadership - and who Canadians believe will best manage the economy. Pollster Darrell Bricker on the voters focus and whether it's still on Trump or cost-of-living issues here at home.
Are “luxury beliefs” dividing the have and the have not voters? Polling guru Darrell Bricker and our pod panel - Tasha Kheiriddin, Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, and Mark Norman explain what's at stake.
Is the government asking the tough questions about Canada’s regulatory and infrastructure problem? How will we attract the needed investment to counter the Trump tariffs? Trevor Tombe on what Canada must do.
Allan Gregg offers some interesting numbers and historical insight as Canada dives into a federal election campaign. What is the ballot question today? How might it change? Is it the same across age demographics? All this and more, on No Nonsense.
Despite what Trump says - the US is dependent on Canadian oil and gas. Brian Zinchuk and Bronwyn Eyre on Canada’s next move in the trade war.
According to Sylvain Charlebois, all the political uncertainty in Canada has been damaging during the worst economic crisis - and will cost Canadian consumers. Our discussion on No Nonsense.
Does Mark Carney represent the leadership change Canadians are seeking? Darrell Bricker shares the latest opinion data.
Canada can no longer take our living standard for granted in the time of trade wars. Robert Asselin and Perrin Beatty on next steps.
Was the rare mineral deal doomed from the start? What was the motive behind the Zelenskyy-Trump showdown? Tasha Kheiriddin, Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, and Mark Norman explain.
What is the state of mind in post-election USA? Clifford Young shares the latest polls and the changing American mind.
Canadian airfares are some of the highest in the world. What does it mean for Canadians travelers with the tariff and trade battles underway? Duncan Dee explains on No Nonsense.
Will boycotting American products make Americans feel the heat? Trevor Tombe on what Canada’s next move should be in a “performative” trade war.
It's not just tariffs.... healthcare, defense, even the courts are all suffering because of red tape and an inability to react in real time. Matt Gurney and Tara Henley explain.
Canadians want change - but who best meets that test: Pierre Poilievre or Mark Carney? Plus, How will Trump's threatened 25% tariffs impact the Canadians already reeling from price and tax hikes? Darrell Bricker and John Ibbitson share their political insight.
As tariffs and a trade war loom, can Canada get its own house in order? Will Mark Carney appeal to regular Canadians or be seen as an “elite” candidate? Jeffrey Simpson on the Liberal leader race and the state of play on both sides of the border.
Canada needs to get its act together on national security and economic matters to meet the challenges of Trump 2.0. Former Canadian ambassador David MacNaughton shares his insight on what happens next.
The Internet, smartphones, and now Artificial Intelligence have fundamentally changed our world - but what about how people experience each other? Christine Rosen shares her research.
The 51st state? A joke? Or a concept that might have a kernel of possibility? Our cross-border guest Diane Francis on whether a "merger of the century" is possible.
The woman behind the incredible phenomenon: Diane Dupuy on the Famous People Players, a black light puppetry troupe made up entirely of intellectually disabled performers and staff.
What does Chrystia Freeland’s shocking announcement reveal about the Prime Minister's hold on power. The No Nonsense Panel with Tasha Kheiriddin, Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, and Mark Norman.
What does it mean for Russia to lose Bashar al-Assad as an ally in Syria? Marcus Kolga explains Russia’s proxy power in the Middle East. Plus, an update on Ukraine in the wake of Russia’s most recent bombing campaign.
Why doesn’t Canada demand consumer protection or duty of care from the big banks? Andrew Spence explains why practices such as overdraft fees have been banned in other countries.
On this episode, we discuss the ethical questions surrounding the MAiD debate in Canada. James Downar and Eric Mathison share their perspectives.
Can DOGE, a department of government efficiency, work in Canada? Cutting costs and reforming the public sector with Donald Savoie.
Yann Martel says Canada has often been called the greatest hotel on earth - but can afford the bill? A look at immigration, and its impact on everything from housing to healthcare with Mike Moffatt.
What does the capital gains tax mean for individuals, small businesses, and the value of your stock? Economist Jack Mintz gives us the troubling facts.
Surprise election outcome - or was it? Clifford Young, head of polling and societal trends at Ipsos, weighs in.
To mark Remembrance Day, a conversation with historian Tim Cook about Canada's contribution in the Korean war.
The Prime Minister's future, the U.S. election, and spies in our midst. The GenX/Millennial panel weighs in: Derek Fildebrandt, Matt Gurney, and Tara Henley share their thoughts.
The longest serving government in Canada holds onto the rings of power, but the voters send a strong message. John Gormley analyzes last night's election results in Saskatchewan.
The debate over Medical Assistance in Dying is shifting from Parliament to court. The issue is whether those with mental illness should have access to a dignified death. Is it their charter right to choose? Lawyer Jocelyn Downie weighs in.
The Canada-US relationship is always key but often frustrating. It's a bond forged on the battlefields of WW2. Historian Tim Cook on the history that has defined our story.
Is Canada really broken? Can Pierre Poilievre fix it? Leading conservative thinker Sean Speer joins us on this week's No Nonsense.
The pundits are calling the VP debate weirdly normal - but hasn’t the election stateside been just that? Clifford Young of IPSOS explains.
Former publisher and broadcast regulator Peter Menzies returns to No Nonsense to catch us up on the latest media controversies and the misuse of the phrase "protecting democracy."
A strike impacting the port of Vancouver is causing the loss of a billion dollars a day - with Canadian farmers being hit the hardest. Sylvain Charlebois explains the impact on Canadian food security.
A quick scan of the political landscape and the public mindset with Ipsos pollster Darrell Bricker on this week's No Nonsense
Despite lessons learned from 9/11 and the pandemic, are we really any better prepared for crisis? We'll ask the No Nonsense Panel with Mark Norman, Tasha Kheiriddin, and Margaret McCuaig-Johntson.
This week on No Nonsense, Dr. Emily Laidlaw on striking a balance between consumer protection and protecting free speech online. Can governments be a fair arbiter?
The Liberal government promises it will now start to stem the flow of foreign workers - but is it too little too late? Former Liberal advisor Robert Asselin says regrettably, yes.
No Nonsense is back from a summer break with Gary Mar and a survey of the policies and politics impacting the Canadian energy sector and the environment.
How are American policies and politics dividing and disparaging the working class? Journalist and author Batya Ungar-Sargon on how it will impact the U.S. election.
According to General Wayne Eyre, our world has changed more in the last decade than the last 50 years. Why he is troubled by the state of our military's preparedness on this week’s No Nonsense.
With two live wars, dozens of civil wars, and genocides underway, why is Canada trying to cut defence spending? Former Commander of the Army Andrew Leslie weighs in.
The unconventional origin story of a young political leader - biographer Andrew Lawton on the surprising life of Pierre Poilievre.
In the wake of a significant by-election loss, we talk with Stephen Maher, the author of “The Prince: The Turbulent Reign of Justin Trudeau” on No Nonsense.
Paul Wells, author of “Justin Trudeau on the Ropes: Governing in Troubled Times” joins us on No Nonsense with his view on what the Liberal by-election loss means for the PM.
The latest data shows that 68% of voters think that Justin Trudeau should resign. Darrell Bricker explains what Canadians are looking for in a new leader.
The political winds are shifting across Europe and elections in the West may change support for Ukraine. Is it a war that’s winnable? Marcus Kolga on the state-of-play
The battle lines are long drawn in the U S. election campaign. Can anything change hearts and minds? Clifford Young on how he thinks it will play out.
The millennial view on politics, the economy, and culture wars with Derek Fildebrandt, Jennifer Laewetz, and J.J. McCullough on this week’s No Nonsense.
What does a “Map of the New Normal” look like? Author Jeff Rubin discusses the impact of inflation, war, and sanctions on the world as we know it.
From casinos to condos, investigative journalist Sam Cooper explains Canada’s ties to foreign organized crime and foreign interference in our politics and businesses.
In the world of diplomacy, the truth is often blurred by the smoke and mirrors. Walter Russell Mead explains why words matter but actions count in the Middle East.
Trump on trial, universities on fire, foreign interference in Canadian elections, and a budget with unprecedented debt. Mark Norman, Tasha Kheiriddin, and Margaret McCuaig-Johnston on No Nonsense.
The Canadian government pays 65 billion tax dollars a year on interest payments, more than the country spends on healthcare! Much more than we spend on the military and no relief from the carbon tax for the agri-food sector. Bill Robson, Economist at the C.D. Howe Institute and Sylvain Charlebois, Food Professor at Dalhousie, weigh in.
Why isn’t Canada cracking down on foreign spies, especially when the government has been warned about interference? National security expert Wesley Wark explains.
What Canadians need to know about Bill C-63, Ottawa's latest attempt to control on-line content. Former CRTC Vice Chair Peter Menzies on the politics of censorship - on No Nonsense.
Colder homes and new bike paths don’t work for rural Canada so why is the government punishing consumers who can’t avoid cold weather and must use a car? Brian Zinchuk explains.
These are troubling economic times… inflation, low productivity, and scarce foreign investment means more government spending. How long can taxpayers foot the bill? Economist Kevin Page weighs in.
Two men who knew Prime Minister Brian Mulroney like few others share their very personal tributes. Bill Fox and Arthur Milnes on this week’s No Nonsense
Professor Eric Kaufmann changed universities after being targeted for his political views - on this No Nonsense, he explains what inspired him to teach a new class on the Woke Ideology.
Can we protect kids without censoring the internet? Michael Geist looks at the new Online Harms Act.
Jocelyn Downie, member of the legal team in the Cartier case on MAiD, updates us on the government's latest delays and the constitutional consequences.
According to Clifford Young, if age is Biden’s Achilles heel, then indictment is Trump’s. The state of play in US politics on this week’s No Nonsense.
How have we gone from swaggering to staggering on the international stage? Some bold assessments from our panel of big thinkers: Tasha Kheiriddin, Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, and Mark Norman.
Concern over misinformation and disinformation are part of the climate debate. Longtime activist Patrick Moore on being controversial and cancelled... on No Nonsense.
On this special edition of No Nonsense: the government introduced legislation to delay access to MAiD for people with mental illnesses - This is not only unfair but unconstitutional. Experts Dr. Mona Gupta and Senator Stan Kutcher explain.
On this week’s No Nonsense, Bob Masterson says Canada is lagging on recycling… but some provinces have teamed up with industry to clean up the problem. He explains.
Are we entering the “Next Age of Uncertainty”? Author and former governor of the Bank of Canada Stephen Poloz on how the world can adapt to a risker future.
They defy the traditional categories but the Saskatchewan-based bluegrass-ish foursome The Dead South is breaking through with a world tour, a new album - Chains and Stakes - and an invitation to the Grand Ole Opry. Meet lead singer and lyricist Nate Hilts on a new No Nonsense Mini-Pod!!
In Canada, governments impose some 12 million rules - but how many are really useful or necessary? On this week’s No Nonsense, Joe Carson explains Canada’s red tape problem.
For our first podcast of the year, IPSOS Global CEO Darrell Bricker shares the latest polling data on everything from U.S. and Canadian elections, to the economy, and to what authenticity means for Canadians.
When reason and emotions collide, emotion invariably wins - so how can politicians win in the marketplace of emotions? Drew Westen on the inner workings of political psychology.
New rules for grocery stores won’t help lower food prices. The Food Professor Sylvain Charlebois looks at other solutions on No Nonsense.
Internet Law Expert Michael Geist is back on No Nonsense - on everything from new rules for internet, face saving deals with tech giants, the future of Canadian journalism and online hate speech.
NATO warns there could be bad news on the Russia-Ukraine front. Some shocking news on the state of the Canadian Military on No Nonsense.
After 25 years of taking the public pulse, Saskatchewan’s top radio host has dropped the mic. John Gormley on politics and the media on this week’s No Nonsense.
Will Bill C-21 keep guns from criminals or just punish the farmers and hunters? Sask. Chief Firearms Officer Robert Freberg weighs in.
Diplomacy is a two-way street - so how can Canada be taken seriously when we don’t meet our international commitments? Brian Lee Crowley of the MacDonald-Laurier Institute weighs in.
Will Ottawa’s emissions reduction policy devastate the economy, save the planet - or both? Brian Zinchuk of PipelineOnline.ca looks at the hidden costs of Canada’s emissions reduction plan.
A nation’s story is built on its past. On this No Nonsense, historian Tim Cook on how the sacrifices of the fallen forged the freedoms we know today.
What letters from the First World War reveal about your family and the true cost of war. Actor R. H. Thomson shares the inspiration for his memoir “By the Ghost Light.”
The Government’s latest move on the carbon tax has fuelled the feud with the provinces on everything from the CPP, to the Just Transition to food prices. Trevor Tombe explains on No Nonsense
Is Canada prepared for the next pandemic? Christopher Waddell talks lessons learned for Canada’s state of preparedness for the next crisis....on this No Nonsense.
Everything from shrinkflation to the carbon tax… and how Ottawa could fix the cost of food crisis if they wanted to! The Food Professor, Dr. Sylvain Charlebois on this No Nonsense Mini Pod.
From the Big Sort to Barstool Conservatism, Sean Speer shares his analysis of today’s Canadian political zeitgeist.
On this first Mini Pod edition of No Nonsense, Matt Gurney gives a quick take on how images from the front lines will help us accept the reality of war and save us from “soothing arms of denial.”
"To understand our time, we must first understand theirs," says John Ibbitson, author of The Duel: Diefenbaker, Pearson and the Making of Modern Canada. The story on this week's No Nonsense.
Veteran journalist Terry Milewski connects the political and diplomatic dots on Canada’s relations with India on this week's No Nonsense.
Was President Zelenskyy undermined by Canada’s embarrassing embrace of a Nazi veteran? Marcus Kolga explains the consequences for Canada and the problems it creates for Ukraine... and for Ukrainians across this country.
Now that tech giants have removed news from the platform, the ball is in the government’s court. Can they fix the problem they have created? Or has the damage already been done? Michael Geist explains the impact on everything from free speech to the future of free trade.
Is Ottawa being naïve or willfully blind to China’s threats to our security? MP Michael Chong on what we need to do to stop up Beijing’s intimidation tactics.
This week on No Nonsense – uncovering the sordid story of reserve surrenders. Corruption and theft by the Laurier Liberals– with historians Bill Waiser and Jennifer Hansen.
Space Nerd Elizabeth Howell returns to No Nonsense with the latest moon mission - and why astronaut Jeremy Hansen became Canada’s man with the right stuff.
This week on No Nonsense, Cade Metz, the author of Genius Makers: The Mavericks Who Brought AI to Google, Facebook, and the World brings us the story of Geoff Hinton and how his work on artificial intelligence could change the world.
How does someone move forward from life-threatening injury and a heartbreaking tragedy? 5 years on, Kaleb Dahlgren, Humboldt Broncos crash survivor, returns to No Nonsense to share his healing journey.
Putin has nothing to lose, and Ukraine is in dire circumstances, what does Canada need to do to change the direction of this brutal war? Defence Experts Guy Thibault and Michael Rouleau weigh in on this week’s No Nonsense.
Is Canada broken? Everything from impossible air travel to cancelled citizenship ceremonies, Darrell Bricker weighs in on the state national unity.
Ottawa’s laws to reshape the internet are actually reshaping what we read and hear – it silences some voices and promotes others… but not voices we might choose as consumers. Michael Geist explains on No Nonsense.
Air travel to smaller communities has become more difficult or non-existent . Airlines need to ensure accessibility for all Canadians. Former airline exec Duncan Dee weighs in.
What are the costs and consequences of the government plan to regulate the internet? Experts Konrad von Finckenstein and Peter Menzies weigh in on No Nonsense.
What would gun control look like if those in the know were actually part of the process? We look at what changes police, indigenous communities, and informed gun owners believe are needed - on this week’s No Nonsense with Saskatchewan Chief Firearms Officer Robert Freberg.
An update on the war in Ukraine from two perspectives. Marcus Kolga and Chris Alexander on what the end of Putin’s regime could look like - on this week’s No Nonsense.
How has the decline of community shaped our society? Why are more of us “bowling alone”? Andrew Potter on this week’s No Nonsense.
Are polls creating an accurate picture of Canadian voters? Allan Gregg explains how changing the way pollsters collect opinion data is impacting politics on No Nonsense.
How the Berger Inquiry in 70s shaped the future of the North, changed lives and politics profoundly. From a journalist who lived it – a look back with Whit Fraser on this episode of No Nonsense.
On this week’s No Nonsense – food inflation, the reality for farmers and foreign factors that are threatening food security. Some facts and figures from Cherilyn Jolly-Nagel and Sylvain Charlebois.
Over twenty years ago, the US said: “Security trumps trade.” Now, we’re once again facing border issues with our neighbours to the south after the closing of Roxham Road. Former Deputy Prime Minister John Manley explains.
Saskatchewan is at a pivot point with significant critical mineral reserves and the geothermal power to mine them. Take a listen to Kirsten Marcia and Mike Crabtree on the future of energy!
On this week’s No Nonsense, everything from the new federal budget to an update on the war in Ukraine with National Post Editor-At-Large and Ukraine Anti-Corruption Activist Diane Francis.
Are politics preventing Canada from becoming an energy superpower? Lisa Baiton, head of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, explains.
Author of This is Assisted Dying Dr. Stefanie Green returns to No Nonsense to discuss the latest advances in MAiD legislation – and where it’s falling short.
Government is trying to reshape the media landscape..the future of media from three very different perspectives: Peter Menzies, David Skok, and Derek Fildebrandt on this week’s No Nonsense.
Is banning single-use plastics such as straws or grocery bags an answer to environmental woes? Will replacement products be any better? On this week’s 𝘕𝘰 𝘕𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦, Bob Masterson explains the ban’s unintended consequences.
Symbolism or solution? Do special advisors on race, religion, or gender actually change minds or are they simply political gestures? Former foreign policy advisor Omer Aziz on how politics works - or doesn't! The author of Brown Boy on this week’s No Nonsense.
Is Canada’s willingness to turn a blind eye to China's bad behavior costing us our credibility? Former Ambassador David Mulroney on China, Canada and our role in the world.... on No Nonsense.
For our first episode of No Nonsense in 2023, Darrell Bricker returns with the latest polling data on everything from the woke backlash to why millennials stopped having babies and whether Canadians care about free speech.
Saskatchewan’s own Michele Romanow on how starting a caviar company in university lead her to become the CEO of one of the world's leading investment firms... with a radical approach to lending. Listen up to this week’s No Nonsense.
Michael Geist returns to No Nonsense with a critical take on the government's rules to regulate the internet – and why Ottawa is so out of touch with the reality of the online world.
On this week’s No Nonsense, Ryan Townend of William Joseph Communications on marketing his marketing agency and the life's lessons learned!
What is the connection between inflation and too much money in the system? Inflation Whisperer Steve Hanke explains on No Nonsense.
From pandemics to cyberespionage and war… do we need global responses or national ones? Canada’s UN Ambassador Bob Rae
The red wave become a red trickle! Former U.S. Ambassador David Wilkins explains why. The state of American politics on No Nonsense.
The importance of Remembering. Historian Tim Cook says telling the stories of those who fought for our freedoms is the least we owe them... Lest we forget.
Coalitions, identity politics, the clash of values… even immigration means no more ‘politics as usual.’ Pollster and social science researcher Allan Gregg on the morphing voter matrix.
A must read before discussing your end-of-life wishes with loved ones and doctors. In The Last Doctor, Dr. Jean Marmoreo, a MAiD provider, and author Johanna Schneller offer amazing stories about life, death, dignity and the complexities of the Canadian medical and political systems - on this week’s No Nonsense.
Escaping the clutches of the Taliban at 19, Umulbanin Arjmand, now a Saskatoon high school student and refugee, shares her story from Afghanistan to the Canadian Prairies, while former Major-General David Fraser shares updates on the ongoing crisis.
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As Minister of Finance under then Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, the late Michael Wilson shaped some of the most impactful economic policies in generations. From the negotiation of Canada-US Free Trade Agreement (which led to NAFTA), to the introduction of the controversial Goods and Services Tax (GST), Wilson dramatically impacted the Canadian business and economic landscape. After his life in Parliament, Wilson served as Ambassador to the United States and Chancellor of the University of Toronto. In this special in-conversation event, the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney will discuss with Senator Pamela Wallin the legacy his collaboration with Wilson and how it continues to shape Canada to this day.
Farm-to-table from two perceives. Upland Organics’ Cody Straza and Allison Squires on the challenges of organic farming, and Sylvain Charlebois on the costly politics of food.
This week on No Nonsense, Senator Wallin reconnects with and old friend and mentor. Foreign Policy expert Walter Russell Mead comes on to talk everything from his new book the Ark of a Covenant, the current state of Canada-US relations, and China’s unrivaled sphere of influence.
Moose Jaw may seem like an ordinary prairie city but generations of locals have whispered stories of bootleggers and spies and railway workers. Bobby Hill, manager of the Tunnels of Moose Jaw brings the shocking underground history to life!
A virologist at the University of Saskatchewan is using statistics to determine the origins of COVID 19. Was it a lab spill or a bat at a wet market? Understanding ‘gain of function’ research with VIDO’s Dr. Angela Rasmussen on this week’s No Nonsense.
What can Canada do to support Ukraine when our military in under-resourced and political leadership is missing in action. General Rick Hiller looks at the big picture on No Nonsense.
According to Marcus Kolga, if Putin remains in power we must prepare for decades of aggression – are we going to just live with it or fight now and support Ukraine as much as possible?
Ads for banks and burger places are finding their way on Taliban websites. What is big tech doing about it?
Political Scientist Brian McQuinn on what he calls ‘the malicious actor network’ on this week’s 𝘕𝘰 𝘕𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦.
Political observer Paul wells on the state of government - one he says is "risk adverse, suffering from exhaustion and a state of denial." He joins us on No Nonsense.
Radical left and the radical right make the road to leadership risky. Sean Speer, former advisor to Prime Minister Harper and political commentator weighs in.
The sanctions against Russia are based on the Magnitsky Act – the work of businessman turned activist Bill Browder when his lawyer was tortured and killed in prison. On this week’s No Nonsense, his unique insight on what motivates Putin.
From international rock star with The Guess Who and BTO to a Saturday night radio institution, Randy Bachman shares his amazing career and his living legacy!
What happens when global supply and demand gets out of sync? Sylvian Charlebois explains how the COVID hangover and supply chain issues create a global food security crisis.
Kyiv is successfully repelling Russian troops and embassies are reopening in Ukraine – but the gruesome human toll continues to mount. Marcus Kolga weighs in on the chances of regime change in Moscow.
What is at the core of political identity? A look through a Saskatchewan lens. Dale Eisler, a journalist for over 25 years and author of From Left to Right: Saskatchewan's Political and Economic Transformation explains.
How do you talk to kids about death - or medical assistance in dying? Author Bill Richardson explains what inspired his latest children’s book Last Week and why the truth can often ease the anxiety.
The brutal body count of both soldiers and civilians grows higher in Ukraine – so why is Russia still allowed to participate in international gatherings or use its veto at the UN? David Perry looks at the political and military situation on No Nonsense.
In the woke age, brands suddenly need to pick sides – but sometimes the message misses the mark. Terry O’Reilly, host of Under the Influence, explains what happens when politics and marketing clash.
The news frames our reality... and tells us what's important. But when only some voices are represented, how do we get an accurate picture? Author and journalist Bill Fox explains why media needs to reinvent and return to its roots...more listening, less preaching!
From BAHM: The disruptive forces of the pandemic have created seismic shifts in how Canadians are thinking about business, the economy and their careers. Ideas that were once radical or distant possibilities (entire teams working from home, spiking inflation, sector-wide government subsidies) are now driving conversations across the country. Join a conversation with Canadian polling and public affairs expert John Wright (Executive Vice-President of Maru Public Opinion) and Canadian Senator Pamela Wallin as they unpack the trendlines in Canadian public opinion and decode what it means for leaders and managers navigating an constantly changing landscape.
Russia’s rampage across Ukraine has been met with resistance on the ground but the West has been troubling timid. On this week’s No Nonsense, three good minds consider next steps… join Mark Norman, Hugh Segal, and Marcus Kolga.
Why has Canada shifted from hone grown oil production to importing from ruthless tyrants? David Yager analyzes the energy crisis, and how it’s impacting Canadians at the pump and grocery store.
Beyond the humanitarian disaster, Russia's invasion is permanently reshaping geo-politics. Retired Vice-Admiral Mark Norman brings 40 years of experience to the table, and joins scholar Dr. Martin Gaal. The insights are smart and frightening.
Why wasn’t NATO ready for Putin? Former Army Commander Lt. Gen. Andrew Leslie on the crisis in Ukraine and the impact here at home.
Pandemic politics is polarizing the politicians and the public. Can we build back the bridges? Pollster John Wright shares the latest on public opinion.
What do Friday the Thirteenth movies and the pandemic have in common? According to Virologist Dr. Jason Kindrachuk, we’re in part 6 and waiting to see what happens next. A pandemic update on 𝘕𝘰 𝘕𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦.
According to internet law expert Michael Geist, online Canadian content regulations are a tick box exercise that privileges some and excludes others. On this week’s No Nonsense, how we can actually support Canadian content creators without new regulations!
On our last podcast, MAiD provider Dr. Stefanie Green - now here's the perspective from someone living with early dementia. Ron Posno, advance consent MAiD advocate joins the conversation.
How did Dr. Stefanie Green go from delivering babies to delivering patients from intolerable suffering? She tells the story of how she became a provider of MAiD and shares the compelling stories of those who chose a dignified death.
How will we heat our homes or cross this vast country while keeping our planet green? John Stackhouse has a post-political plan, but in means real collaboration between governments and the energy sector. Possible? Tune in.
A powerful talk with Michael Ignatieff on consolation, owning up to failure, and the power of moving forward in the face of challenges on this edition of No Nonsense.
With its algorithm-personalized feeds, social media has become an echo chamber shaping our news content - and our reality. Pew Research's Amy Mitchell on how news operations and social media are fueling the political divide.
Why would a writer run for office in an election he was sure to lose? And what does hindsight offer as a life lesson?
Noah Richler on politics, journalism, and the power of COVID.
The world is a crazy and confusing place these days– how is it impacting our kids? Educator, social worker and prolific children’s author Eric Walters shares his life lessons on No Nonsense.
Sask. Chamber of Commerce CEO Steve McLellan is set to retire. On this week’s No Nonsense his radical proposals to meet the challenges ahead.
Growing up on farms, VeriGrain CEO Ken Jackson and former Saskatchewan Premier Grant Devine know all about making every bushel count. But outdated technology was making it impossible for growers to get a fair and accurate price. The innovation behind a simple solution on this week’s No Nonsense.
2021 was a crazy year – so what do Canadians really think about of everything from the pandemic election to the fall of Kabul? Pollster and IPSOS CEO Darrell Bricker gets inside the Canadians psyche.
Parliament is back, and already facing many challenges – from natural disasters on both coasts to the rising cost of living for Canadians – will it be up to the task? Former cabinet minister James Moore weighs in.
On this week’s 𝘕𝘰 𝘕𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦, Timothy Denton, Chairman of the Internet Society and former CRTC Commissioner on why Ottawa’s internet regulation bills could forever impact freedom of speech in Canada.
For 100 years, the poppy has served as a symbol of those lost in the fight for freedom. Historian Tim Cook joins this week’s No Nonsense for a special Remembrance Day episode.
Is free speech still under threat from government regulation? Will the Supreme Court help protect free expression? Peter Menzies returns to No Nonsense with the latest on Ottawa’s out of date idea of life online.
New investigations show the government knew the Taliban was a growing threat. Had Canada acted sooner, could the lives of our many Afghan allies been saved? Journalist Kevin Newman analyzes the ongoing crisis.
With Parliament set to return next month, John Ivison, author of Trudeau: The Education of a Prime Minister discusses the challenges Canada will face in the post-pandemic economy.
Equalization solved the problems of the 1950s – but is it still relevant today? Mary Janigan and Trevor Tombe weigh in on the latest episode of No Nonsense.
Elaine Dewar, the author of 𝘖𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘖𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘋𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘗𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘤 𝘪𝘯 100 𝘠𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴, explores Canada’s role in the spread of the virus on this week’s 𝘕𝘰 𝘕𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦.
According to Christian Leuprecht, China is an aspiring superpower that is fundamentally bent on changing the global order. On the latest 𝘕𝘰 𝘕𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦 – why Canada's failure to act has our allies wishing we would do our part.
Harmful content and illegal content are two very different things – so why is the government trying to moderate them the same way? Matt Hatfield of OpenMedia on the government’s censorship plan.
Following the election of another Liberal Government, free speech and censorship will soon be back on the table. On this week’s No Nonsense, Tech Law Expert Daphne Keller on the problems of regulating online content.
Today’s political parties are more concerned with buying votes than inspiring voters with a vision for Canada. Sean Speer and Robert Asselin look to the future of Canadian politics.
Voting day is right around the corner! The Kirby, Caplan, and Segal Political Panel is back on No Nonsense with everything you need to know before you cast your ballot.
‘Candidate eruptions’ and the unintended consequences of an election nobody wanted. Darrell Bricker, CEO of Ipsos, on the numbers behind Canada’s 44th election.
Imagine getting a text saying you can finally leave the deadly war zone, only to discover there is no rescue plan. Canada's chaotic mismanagement has put a target on the backs of our Afghan allies. Kevin Newman details the situation on No Nonsense.
Afghan translators and contractors who have helped Canadian forces are left to fend for themselves against the Taliban – despite promises of security. Denis Thompson breaks down the bureaucratic failures that could have been prevented.
Three longtime political players unravel the "politics " of elections - Michael Kirby, Gerald Caplan and Hugh Segal reconvene on No Nonsense.
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What can we expect from the 4th wave? How is vaccination changing the course of the pandemic? Infectious diseases scientist Volker Gerdts answers your COVID questions on 𝘕𝘰 𝘕𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦.
Families and communities can get us through anything – On 𝘕𝘰 𝘕𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦, author and Broncos crash survivor Kaleb Dahlgren shares the stories of those who have shaped his life and taught him how to give back to move forward.
This week on No Nonsense, vaccine passports from two perspectives: long-term privacy threat or the key to saving lives? Listen and tell us what you think!
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Like it or not, your personal data is already vulnerable online – but would you willingly share your private health information if it could save lives? Blake Murdoch defends the public health perspective on vaccine passports.
Who will bear the burden for environmental policies that will cost millions in new infrastructure? Economist Jack Mintz on this week’s No Nonsense.
Are we hardwired to be irritated in traffic? Do you think you can multitask effectively? Think again. Advice for surviving the age of anxiety with Tim Caulfield, the author of Relax, Dammit!
On this week’s No Nonsense, Dr. Ann Cavoukian, former Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario, on why vaccine passports raise alarming privacy concerns.
Can we ever stop wearing masks? Dr. Jason Kindrachuk returns to discuss the future of COVID restrictions after the second dose.
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Rethinking everything from Canadian content to taxing big tech. Back to the drawing board on Bill C-10 with leading tech expert Michael Geist.
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How will the world deal with a rising superpower that won’t play by the rules? Brian Lee Crowley of the MLI explains how China is rattling the G7 democratic order.
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Two key pieces of legislation that have a huge impact on all of us…one on free expression on line. The other impacts every single law of the land. Peter Menzies on free speech and constitutional lawyer Dwight Newman on UNDRIP.
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Stephanie Kelton, author of the Deficit Myth and former policy advisor to US Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders
Marc-André Pigeon, Assistant Professor in the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Saskatchewan
Senator Pamela Wallin, moderator
Dr. Stephanie Kelton is a leading economist, professor, and commentator. A Founding Fellow at the Sanders Institute, and Board Chair of Economists for Peace & Security, Dr. Kelton is currently a professor of Public Policy and Economics at Stony Brook University. She is a renowned proponent of Modern Monetary Theory (MMT), which posits that the federal government cannot become insolvent with respect to obligations in its own currency. Kelton was recognized by POLITICO as one of the top 50 people in the United States who helped transform American politics in 2016.
Marc-André Pigeon is an Assistant Professor in the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Saskatchewan campus, and the Director of the Centre for the Study of Co-Operatives
A long-awaited US Pentagon report on UFOs may finally tell all on whether it's aliens or enemies in the night sky. Canadian Ufologist Chris Rutkowski on why we should care... with or without a tinfoil hat!
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Darrell Bricker, CEO Ipsos Global Public Affairs
John Ibbitson, Writer At Large, The Globe and Mail
Yves Giroux, Parliamentary Budget Officer
This month on The Monthly we’ll hear from the two guys who wrote the book on the impact of elite decision-making in Canada. In 2013 Darrell Bricker and John Ibbitson got together to pen The Big Shift – where they speak of how the Laurentian Elite were effectively responsible for shaping the Canadian identity. Is the Laurentian Club back? Or are we experiencing just an aberration of an over-bearing PMO courting potential candidates for the next election?
With hundreds of billions of dollars now on the table – PBO Yves Giroux is going to take a few minutes off the top of the show to walk us through the numbers – exactly how big is this transformation and why should we care who decides what.
Did the virus come from a bat or a Chinese lab? What about mixing and matching? And should young kids get the jab? Infectious Disease expert Dr. Jason Kindrachuk cuts through the noise and the confused messaging from officialdom.
It’s been called authoritarian and a train wreck. Will Ottawa’s censorship bill kill the internet? Former CRTC Vice Chair Peter Menzies on how Bill C-10 is “a solution in search of a problem.”
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Meet the woman behind the push for a gender-neutral national anthem. The Honourable Nancy Ruth on her unconventional life's story and advancing the interests of women in Canada.
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The internet is completely different from TV or radio- so why is the Canadian government trying to regulate social media like a traditional broadcaster? Internet and E-Commerce Law academic Michael Geist weighs in.
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Will your tweets and facebook posts soon be censored if you criticize the government? An expert on technology and the law, Daniel Tsai on Bill C-10’s impact on free speech online.
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Sean Speer and Robert Asselin are going to help us deconstruct the federal budget – both were economic advisors to Canadian prime ministers – one Liberal the other Conservative.
Sean Speer is Assistant Professor in Public Policy at the University of Toronto’s Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy. He is also the project co-director of the Ontario 360 research project at the Munk School. And he is currently Fellow in Residence and Prime Minister of Canada Fellow at the Public Policy Forum. He previously served as a senior economic adviser to former Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
Robert Asselin is Senior Vice-President, Policy at the Business Council of Canada. He leads the Council’s work on economic recovery and the development of policies that contribute to jobs and economic growth. He is also responsible for fiscal and tax policies. Prior to joining the Business Council, Robert was Senior Global Director, Public Policy at BlackBerry. Robert brings with him more than 10 years of experience in providing economic advice to government, including roles as Policy and Budget Director to Canada’s Finance Minister and as Policy Advisor to Prime Ministers Paul Martin and Justin Trudeau. Robert also spent almost a decade in academia as Associate Director of the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Ottawa and as Visiting Public Policy Scholar at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington, D.C.
He was Canada's first Parliamentary Budget Officer. A long-time civil servant whose job it was to watch the sausage being made. And it's not always pretty.
UOttawa's Kevin Page on Canada's biggest budget ever and the future of government accountability.
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Part 2 of our discussion with Kirby, Caplan and Segal. We break down deficits, the China dilemma and voting rights.
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In the wake of political conventions and vaccine rollout dilemmas, our political panel reconvenes to consider election timing, economic choices and leadership. A two part episode with long-time operatives and friends Michael Kirby, Gerald Caplan and Hugh Segal.
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Iron Deficiency impacts 2 billion people worldwide. Guelph entrepreneur and biomedical researcher Dr. Gavin Armstrong commercialized a simple solution - an affordable cooking tool to fortify food with iron called the Lucky Iron Fish. He discusses his work alongside NGOs to fight malnutrition in marginalized communities and how he developed a successful social enterprise.
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A landmark Supreme Court decision on the carbon tax has deepened the divide between two Canadas. Sask Energy Minister Bronwyn Eyre on Climate, ‘Carbon Leaking’ (aka lost jobs) and the future of the federation.
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Garry Marr, real estate realist at CoStar News, explores the housing market across Canada and why telecommuting and changing consumer behaviour is causing a housing bubble.
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Andre Picard, Canada’s leading health journalist, gives a powerful and real time assessment of the state of our long-term care homes. A riveting conversation on how the pandemic made a bad situation worse and how we are quite literally killing those who fought to defend this country and our freedoms. Picard offers us a plan so that our elders are Neglected No More.
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Producing Canadian vaccines in-house is key to beating the pandemic. Dr. Volker Gerdts gives us a look at VIDO’s expansion plans and an update on the clinical trials currently underway for their made-in-Saskatoon vaccine. Volker guides us through the process for safe vaccine development and trials, and gives a crash course on how vaccines work with our immune systems to keep us safe from COVID-19.
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Three perspectives on MAiD: 81-year old advocate Ron Posno, Darrel Bricker on the growing number of Canadians who want choice, and Jocelyn Downie, professor of law and medicine on where we go now as the debate on Bill C-7 continues.
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Covid-19 has literally shredded Canada’s decades-old aviation policy – with industry leaders talking about the rebuild taking years, not months. International travel restrictions keep piling up, regional routes have either been cancelled or cut back to a trickle – all under the shadow of a sector heavily influenced by politics and regional disparities. And now with Air Canada approved to take over Air Transat the changes just keep piling up.
Who better to have on the Monthly to cut through all the dismal data than two industry legends who collectively over the years have quite literally lived through it all
Donald J. Carty, former Chair of Porter Airlines
Mr. Carty worked for Air Canada, the Canadian Pacific Railway and American Airlines where he became CEO in 1998. Following the September 11 attacks, he led the largest corporate restructuring outside of bankruptcy in US history. In 2006 his active engagement in the Canadian aviation sector returned with the appointment of Chair to both Virgin America and Toronto-based Porter Airlines. Mr. Carty has also been recognized for his work on a number of corporate and not-for-profit boards and in 2002 he was made an officer of the Order of Canada.
Joe Sparling, President and CEO of Air North, Yukon’s Airline
Joe Sparling co-founded Air North in 1977. The Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation were one of the first Canadian First Nations to achieve a land claims settlement with self-governing authority, and they identified the airline that provided a lifeline to their community of Old Crow, as a strategic investment. In 2000 the First Nation used a portion of their settlement dollars to purchase Tom Wood’s interest in the company. Subsequently other Yukoners invested in the airline as well and today, almost one in fifteen Yukoners holds an equity or an employment stake in the company. Covid-19 has been a challenge for all airlines, especially regional carriers, but Air North, Yukon’s Airline has a plan for survival.
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The Team at the University of Alberta is on the cusp of a cure for diabetes - all diabetes! Dr. James Shapiro, groundbreaking surgeon and researcher dives deep into the mindset it takes to teach stem cells how to save more than 400 million lives.
HEADing to 2022 (Help Eliminate All Diabetes) is a grassroots organization aiming to raise 22 million dollars by 2022 to fund research for a cure to diabetes such as Dr. Shapiro's.
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Vaccines will not only save lives, but are also the key to ignite our economic recovery. The Honourable Perrin Beatty, president and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and former cabinet minister, discusses how a rocky vaccine roll out and unpredictable policy-making is hurting the Canadian economy. We take a critical look at Canada’s failure to instate a national pandemic strategy from the beginning of the crisis and how inconsistent provincial re-openings and lockdowns are impacting small businesses. Hon. Perrin Beatty asks: When we reach a new normal, will Canada roll over and go back to sleep, or will this pandemic be a wake up call to better strategize for future crisis recovery?
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Pulling no punches on how to fix the law! The practitioner’s perspective on Medical Assistance in Dying from Drs. Stefanie Green and Lilian Thorpe as they guide us through the realities of assessing patients and providing MAiD for those in need.
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If we have a right to a proud life, then why not in death as well. As experts debate Medical Assistance in dying, we give voice to a man living through it. Ron Posno, a MAID advocate and a likely Alzheimer’s patient, on his quest for the right to die with dignity.
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Canada’s vaccine roll out is rocky. The former GlaxoSmithKline CEO Paul Lucas on why the early warning signs were missed and the importance of Canada having its own drug manufacturing capacity.
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The author of two stunning books… The Claws of the Panda and the Restoring Democracy in an Age of Populism and Pestilence will make you rethink political participation, our COVID response and China’s dangerous campaign of influence and intimidation.
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In this edition of the Government Analytics webinar series on the Covid economy, I sit down with renown Saskatchewanian Janice MacKinnon and Ontario Financial Accountability Officer Peter Weltman on the provincial and municipal debt loads facing our country. Many thanks, as always to Greg MacDougall and Steve Saunders for organizing these important conversations.
Janice MacKinnon is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and a member of the Order of Canada. When serving as Finance Minister, Saskatchewan became the first government in Canada to balance its budget in the 1990s. Dr. MacKinnon is currently on the Advisory board of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and serves on the Board of Governors of the University of Alberta.
Peter Weltman was appointed as the Financial Accountability Officer for the province of Ontario in May 2018. Prior, Peter spent many years in Ottawa working for various departments in the federal government including the Parliamentary Budget Office. He serves as the past President of the Canadian Chapter of the International Cost Estimating and Analysis Association (ICEEA).
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David MacNaughton changed politics, polling and public affairs. He speaks truth to power- and podcasts! Our former Ambassador to Washington on THE relationship -from Trump to Biden …a rare look from the inside!
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Fly me to the moon... great song and music to the ears of Canadian astronauts who will be doing just that. We explore the ethics of privatizing space and the new space race with science writer and self declared space junkie Elizabeth Howell.
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Western Canada punches way above it's weight when it comes to paying the country's bills. But too often Ottawa turns a blind eye.
Gary Mar, CEO of Canada West Foundation on finding the middle ground between energy and environmental imperatives.
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To celebrate the holiday season, a candid conversation with musical legend and a long-time friend about his new 'protest' songs (or as he calls them, reality checks!) and his very personal take on the importance of connection in this time of crisis.
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Roger Martin, Professor Emeritus at U of T’s Rotman School of Management and prolific business management author discusses the virtues of thinking outside of economic efficiency.
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How does Canada stand up to a superpower willing to break the rules? Former Chinese ambassador and public servant David Mulroney provides thoughtful advice for governments everywhere.
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How are Saskatchewan small businesses and universities managing as Covid case numbers rise in the Prairies? Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce's Steve McLellan joins us again after an optimistic summer and in Part 2, the University of Regina's Hill and Levine Business Schools' Gina Grandy on the innovative rethinking taking place in campuses across the country as they adapt to the new normal.
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This holiday season, why not support businesses operated by veterans who have successfully transitioned into civilian life? Kathleen Kilgour from Prince's Trust Canada explains Operation Entrepreneur and the over 400 veteran business at BuyVeteran.ca
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What does the future of Canada's energy industry look like? How will increases in the carbon tax affect your bottom line? Former Liberal MP and 'Gas Price Wizard' Dan McTeague on the price of trendy environmental policies.
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Former public servant and academic Don Drummond sits down to talk, among other things, about his new report on the economics of Canada's aging population. Hosted By Greg MacDougall and Steve Saunders of Government Analytics Inc.
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With Covid cases peaking across the country and conflicting news on the progress of a vaccine, Dr. Gerdts gives some clear, honest answers on where Canada's at with trials, supply and testing.
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Why didn’t the rising tide of Globalization lift all boats? Canadian economist and best-selling author Jeff Rubin says the middle class got screwed by globalization in his new book The Expendables.
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An outspoken parliamentarian, military member and indigenous advocate. A conversation with Robert-Falcon Ouellette on indigenous rights and UNDRIP, holding governments to account and why politics is still a respectable calling.
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In part two of our Remembrance Week conversation with military historian Tim Cook, we look at the Canadian military landscape since World War II and what it really means to be patriotic.
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This Remembrance Week, I sat down for a two-part interview with renown military historian Tim Cook to discuss the battles and moments that defined Canada as a nation. Part 2 later this week will focus on Canada's military and patriotism in the 21st century.
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The Polls have been proven wrong, yet again, as the U.S election ballot counting continues.
Darrell Bricker on 'conditioning the voter' and the impact of bias.
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A follow-up conversation with York U's Charles McMillan on changing demographics, agriculture, and the future of the Canadian economy.
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Dignified lives must be allowed to have dignified ends- especially in a pandemic. A conversation with Helen Long on improving assisted dying laws and the state of MAID in the time of Covid.
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Former Parliamentary Budget Officer and University of Ottawa professor Kevin Page on debt levels, public policy in the time of COVID, and a new fiscal anchor. Hosted By Greg MacDougall and Steve Saunders of Government Analytics Inc.
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How does Parliament really work? Do MPs and Senators actually vote to represent their ridings or provinces? Two very sharp minds - Alex Marland and Jean-Francois Godbout - on the politics behind the politics.
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Can Japanese economic problems indicate future trends for Canada? Economist and Professor Charles McMillan on how to prevent 'monetary death spirals.'
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A long-form conversation with fellow former journalist Tyler Brûlé on the state of media, Canadian identity and living life from warzones to Wallpaper.
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Lee Valley is known not just for their reliable and innovative products, but for how they do business. Founder Leonard Lee's son Robin talks ethical capitalism, the value of manual work, and how a medical tool ended up in kitchens across the country.
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Reconciliation, decolonization, indigenization. What do these terms really mean? Can the ideas really be implemented? VP indigenous engagement Jacqueline Ottmann on the U of S's approach to addressing race relations.
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Is online learning the new normal? Can brick-and-mortar campuses survive? And will ‘Freedom of Zoom Speech’ become a thing? University of Saskatchewan President Peter Stoicheff unpacks the biggest challenges facing academia.
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For decades, these four gathered on screen and off through constitutional battles, election campaigns and seismic political shifts.
This was the Thursday morning political panel Canadians dared not miss. Stories, laughs and anecdotes from four friends. ‘Golden oldies’ but still sharp as ever!
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Saskatchewan is Canada’s best kept secret for innovation, research and applied technology. Mike Crabtree on how the Saskatchewan Research Council is creating the future for biotech, rare earth minerals and a “radical center” approach to climate change.
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Are we in a second wave? And what does herd immunity really mean? Dr. Volker Gerdts, who is leading the search for a Canadian vaccine, is back to keep us from panicking! 😷
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She is a social media pioneer, author, entrepreneur and a Pied Piper to businesses trying to navigate the unpredictable world of social media marketing. And what happens when your 'product' is a politician? Can the Covid disruption become an accelerant for change? The Whuffie factor explained!
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He’s WEALTHY but he ain’t no BARBER. Fortunately, he’s smart as a whip when it comes to cash. Home-schooler and funnyman, David Chilton on living life in the post-COVID economy.
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One scribe calls him the 'Mister Rogers of Murder.' But I know him as a friend and colleague. DATELINE'S Man of Mystery, Keith Morrison on journalism (and being a Saturday Night live caricature), his Saskatchewan roots and why he's been coming home for 25 years.
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What's NEXT for Canada? Declining populations, power shifting West, and no Covid baby bump, who will lead us through the chaos? Pollster, author Darrell Bricker sheds light.
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Knowles, Perehudoff, Lindner, Kenderdine, Bornstein. If you’re from Saskatchewan, these are names you know and revere. Or perhaps you’ve never heard of them. Sandra Fraser, Curator of Collections at the Remai Modern Art Museum in Saskatoon helps unveil the not-so-secret history of Saskatchewan art.
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Snubbed both before and during the pandemic spending spree, Prairie agriculture and energy have long paid more than their fair share to the federal equation. Meet the brains behind the Buffalo Project and hear their case for a new place for the prairies in politics.
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Women in business, women at work, women in politics. They do it all but do they do it differently? A Saskatoon coffee company offering fair wages to farmers, an immigrant businesswoman who defied the odds and a farm wife turned entrepreneur and politician share their stories.
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Tucked away in the heart of Humboldt, Saskatchewan, a team of engineers are turning backyard solutions into Ag innovation. CEO Leah Olson, a farm girl herself, is keen on autonomous machines, tech solutions- and her local bakery.
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Do we boycott Made in China or buy local?
In a COVID world, buying and selling has been forever altered. Now, how governments manage markets for our exports is key to a post-pandemic recovery.
Pamela has some questions. Luckily, Steve McLellan of the Sask Chamber of Commerce has some answers!
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Can a pipeline lead to prosperity?
Meet Delbert Wapass, the man behind Project Reconciliation. His bid to purchase a majority share of the TMX pipeline from Ottawa could radically change indigenous relations and economics.
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Saskatchewan's The Dead South is a JUNO Award winning, edgy bluegrass band whose surprising provenance is classical, metal and punk.
Neighbours Nate Hilts and Pamela Wallin talk music, success and living life lakeside.
The Dead South is Nate Hilts (vocals, guitar, mandolin), Colton Crawford (banjo), Danny Kenyon (cello, vocals),Scott Pringle (guitar, mandolin, vocals).
No illusion, no doubt, these boys are the real deal. A little sugar, lots of joy with a dash of darkness.
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He's the man who brought lentils to Canadian agriculture and a needy world. This episode, Pamela sits down with Murad Al-Katib, a true prairie innovator and CEO of AGT food & Ingredients to define what food security really means.
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In this episode, Senator Wallin and Dr. Volker Gerdts discuss the work currently being done by VIDO-InterVac at the University of Saskatchewan to develop a vaccine for COVID-19.
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The voice of Saskatchewan. This time Senator Wallin sits down with John Gormley to discuss the current media landscape in Canada, among other things.
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Senator Wallin speaks with David Perry of he Canadian Global Affairs Institute to discuss defense, security and Canada's lost bid for a UN Security Council seat.
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Senator Wallin sits down with Brennan Turner, CEO and Founder of FarmLead- an online grain Marketplace that connects farmers directly with purchasers. They talk bread, economics, government, hockey, and the view from Fishing Lake, Saskatchewan.
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Senator Pamela Wallin sits down with Greg MacDougall and Steve Saunders of Government Analytics Inc. to discuss debt, infrastructure spending, agriculture, and the politics of local ice cream.
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