Brian Lilley Podcast: Recent Episodes
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On Wednesday night's show, hours before Amanda Simard announced she would leave the PC Party to sit as an independent, I was explaining what was happening. I had talked about Simard likely couldn't stay in caucus after not only voting with the NDP motion on French services but more importantly, she had voted against the government's fall economic statement - a confidence vote. Then Mary called in. A Francophone woman who lives in Simard's riding, Mary was not impressed. I think she will be less impressed today after the announcement.
Did the framers of the Charter really believe that Section 33 of the Charter, known as the Notwithstanding Clause, should rarely if ever be used? Not according to Norm Spector who was in the room for many of the conversations. Listen as Norm explains what really happened and even how Pierre Trudeau promised to use the Notwithstanding Clause.
Is Doug Ford going to Washington to clean up Justin Trudeau's mess on NAFTA? Sure looks that way. Trudeau can't get a deal, Chrystia Freeland can't get a meeting and Ford is heading to Washington. Listen as Brian Lilley breaks it down. Plus a long conversation with Norm Spector about what really happened when the Notwithstanding Clause was agreed to as part of our constitution, it isn't what most people are telling you. Democrats attack Trump's Supreme court pick in a strange way and so much more.
This past week the Ontario government under Doug Ford announced a major reform of education. It was almost a home run with changes to math, skilled trades, financial literacy and more. But there is nothing but confusion on sex-ed. Listen as Brian Lilley speaks to Tanya Granic Allen about the mess caused by Ford's education minister Lisa Thompson.
When Mad Max did the Bernier Bolt last week some thought it was the end of the Conservative Party. So far, no one is following Max, at least not from the party brass and workers. Kory Teneycke was one of Bernier's top advisors during the leadership campaign. He also worked for Stephen Harper, recently ran Doug Ford's successful Ontario campaign and started Sun News Network. Will he follow Max? No! Find out why.
Justin Trudeau's Liberals say there is no problem, no crisis, on the border. Yet Trudeau's own immigration minister, Ahmed Hussen, is warning that the system is unsustainable as people cross the border illegally in the tens of thousands. Listen as Brian Lilley speaks to former Chris Alexander who served as immigration minister in the last Conservative government about Trudeau's abject failure. SHARE this on Facebook.
Justin Trdueau's decision to sneak through the fact that talks with the premiers on equalization were off isn't sitting well out west. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe had proposed a number of changes to the system that he feels does not benefit his province. Moe and other premiers were supposed to meet with Trudeau and have discussions in the spring. Now those talks are off and the system that helps Quebec and the Maritime provinces stays in place. That also happens to be the area the Liberals have their power base. The move has generated outrage in Western Canada and former Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall says Western alienation is on the rise under Trudeau.
Does Canada still have a "special relationship" with the United States? And if we do, how do we fix it? In the wake of Donald Trump's tariffs and blasting of Canada on Twitter, Brian Lilley debates Geoffrey Johnston, the international affairs columnist for the Kingston Whig-Standard, on how to deal with the trade war.
The Supreme Court of Canada has decided that "charter Values" trump Charter Rights like Freedom of Religion. In their bizarre decision on Trinity Western University's law school, the Supreme Court has decided that the Charter is not there to protect minority groups but to push agendas. Listen as Brian Lilley speaks to lawyer and Executive Director of the Canadian Constitution Foundation, Howard Anglin about the problems with the decision.
The Liberals claim they are the most open and transparent government ever. They also claim that they base all their decisions on facts, evidence and science. Yet when asked to release their studies on the cost of their carbon tax plan for the average Canadian family, Justin Trudeau's Liberals have refused. So from Thursday night until Friday morning, the Conservatives refused to play nice and made the Liberals stand and vote on hundreds of line item spending measures. Listen as Brian Lilley speaks to Conservative finance critic Pierre Poilievre on why the CPC took this route and what they accomplished.
The people have spoken and in Ontario they said they didn't want Kathleen Wynne's cap and trade debacle. So Doug Ford promised to get rid of it right away. Well what is a Liberal to do? Justin Trudeau's environment minister Catherine McKenna says she will impose a federal carbon tax. Listen as Brian Lilley explains all that is wrong with that idea.
Is there something happening to fix the border crisis? Reports say yes but the Trudeau government says no. Meanwhile Kathleen Wynne says she will run on her record, a record that calls for her defeat. Brian dives into the carbon tax issue with lots of audio from Question Period in the House of Commons, an interview with climatologist Dr. Tim Ball and Kris Sims from the British Columbia office of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. That and your calls.
A full show with lots on Trudeau's carbon tax plan, why it won't work and why the price of gas and everything else will go up. Senator Denise Batters on how Trudeau is trying to usurp democracy in the Senate. Ray Heard on Wynne's desperation in the Ontario election. Jon Robson on the daft Supreme Court we have in Canada. Megan Barth on the unfunny progressive left at the White House Correspondents Dinner. And lots on Trudeau's ever rising carbon tax. Listen and SHARE this on social media.
We are getting gouged at the pumps for gasoline, paying more that we should. But what is behind it? Dan McTeague, senior petroleum analyst with GasBuddy.com join Brian on the radio to say it has more to do with bad government policy than those greedy big oil companies. Listen and learn. And share this clip!
The two Koreas did what was unthinkable just a few months ago, they held a peace summit where Kim Jong-un actually went onto South Korean soil, the first time a leader from the north has done so in more than 50 years. Should we be hopeful? Cynical? A combination of the two? How does this compare to the Berlin Wall moment and how much credit does Donald Trump deserve? Listen as Brian interviews international affairs columnist for the Kingston Whig-Standard, Geoffrey Johnston on all these questions.
Last year, Canada had a little over 20,000 people intercepted by the RCMP crossing the border illegally. Almost all, about 18,600 came across in Quebec, mostly at Roxham Road. Candice Malcolm has been writing about this issue in the Toronto Sun and just visited the site in-person to document it, listen as she explains to Brian what is really going on.
A leader from North Korea visited the South for the first time in 53 years, why isn't Donald Trump getting credit for this amazing summit. South Korea gives him credit but not Western media. Brian gives his own thoughts and talks to international affairs columnist Geoffrey Johnston about the situation. What is really happening on Roxham Road with the border crisis? Brian speaks to Candice Malcolm, just back from documenting it with her own eyes.
New data shows that when Justin Trudeau tweeted a welcome to the world's refugees that Canada's bureaucrats were flooded with requests to come here. Conservative immigration critic joins Brian to discuss the whole story including what is happening at the border now, the high level of illegal crossings now and the huge budget payoff you didn't hear about.
A new poll shows that Canadians are not on board with the main policy plank that Justin Trudeau is pushing - a carbon tax. Listen as Brian Lilley breaks the poll down, speaks to Warren Kinsella about the Facebook data scandal and the Liberals treating voters with disdain. Michelle Rempel also joins the show to discuss the border problems. Brian discusses the plans for the redevelopment of Albert and Slater Streets.
Matthew Schrier was 45 minutes from escaping Syria when he was taken hostage by Al Qaida. The freelance photographer who had gone to the war torn country to document the fighting went through torture, interrogations and robbery including at the hands of Canadians. It was what he found when he escaped and got back home that has left him shocked. Among those revelations, items bought with his credit card while he was a hostage were shipped to an address in Montreal. Despite working with the RCMP, those responsible have never been charged. Listen to Matthew's story.
They like to claim that their legislation and policy decisions are based on facts, on evidence and on science. But the gun legislation introduced by Justin Trudeau's Liberals this week is based on emotions and obfuscation. Veteran researcher Dennis Young has been asking the government for information on the evidence that their gun legislation would keep Canadians safer and found they had nothing.
Justin Trudeau used to say that we had no core values, now he does. Listen as Brian describes how Trudeau has made support for abortion a core of the federal government's grant program for summer jobs and is now hurting charities. Also on the show, Prof. Charles Burton talks the threat that Chinese companies pose to Canadian technology like your cellphone. Vivian Krause explains why American foundations and billionaires are interfering in our politics. And Brian goes over how Facebook works and explains that this was never an issue when Obama was using far more personal data.
Days after warning young voters to cast ballot or old white people will determine the election, Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne offered voters everything under the sun in a desperate throne speech. As Wynne, and her foreign funded allies like Leadnow, ruin Ontario, a new poll shows that the province and most of the country are turning their backs on Justin Trudeau. The Angus Reid Institute poll shows millennial voters fleeing Trudeau's Liberals. If an election were held today, the Conservatives would win a majority. And a preview of the gun legislation with a suburban mother and grandmother who loves shooting at the range and doesn't want the new legislation to punish her.
In stunning remarks that she likely thought were funny and light-hearted, Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne told a group of students at Toronto's Humber College that she wanted them to vote, even warned them to vote or old white people would decide the election. Listen for yourself.
A man that wants to be the Prime Minister of Canada has a history of attending rallies that glorify Sikh terrorists that have used violence for their political goals. Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has refused to denounce people like Talwinder Singh Parmar, the mastermind behind the Air India bombing. Now Singh is changing his tune but Ujjal Dosanjh, who has fought Sikh extremists in British Columbia says he still has questions.
How bad was CBC's attack on the Mounties and the facts? Quite bad. John Gormley, radio host at CKOM and CJME in Saskatchewan joins Brian Lilley to discuss and to show in detail how CBC got it so wrong.
Justin Trudeau insulted another ally, this time Belgium. After Rideau Hall welcomed the Belgian royal family with a German flag, did I mention they are on a tour to thank Canada for liberating them from the Germans 100 years ago, Trudeau left town. Why? Listen and be shocked. James Wallace. VP at Sun papers, on Wynne's lies. Prof. Elliott Tepper on the return of the cold war with Russia. Tony Clement on why the Liberals can't find savings. And an update on CBC's race baiting from their "investigative" reporting unit.
Brian shows that he is right on yet another election unlike the smartypants set that keep getting things wrong like Brexit, Trump, Ford and more. Speaking of Ford, Doug joins Brian to discuss his leadership win, what he wants to do going forward. Radio host John Gormley joins the show to explain what he learned about a CBC Fake News report driven by a race theme. Jim Karaholios, the man behind Axe the Carbon Tax, on what he did to change the Ontario PC Party. Plus your calls and Brian's thought on lectures at universities against whiteness.
Donald Trump threatened Canada with tariffs and then blinked. Listen in shock and horror as Brian says something nice about Justin Trudeau and his team and then warns of the future. While Trump says no tariffs for now he has tied it to NAFTA and militry spending. If Trudeau screws this up we are in trouble. Aaron Gairdner, Warren Kinsella and Carlo Dade weigh in. And Doug Ford blasts the Ontario PC Party leadership for not extending the voting period.
So the night before a young man was about to be acclaimed a candidate in a provincial nomination race I invited him on my radio show. I had never met the man but I had stuck up for him before. In fact, if you were to ask Jeremy Roberts, no single person in the media did more to raise the issue of voting irregularities in the Ottawa West-Nepean PC nomination than me. So I invited him in to speak with me about the old nomination being overturned and him being acclaimed. I felt it was important to at least remind listeners why the party re-opened the nomination and allowed Jeremy to run again. He disagreed. Like so many young politicians with no life experience he decided that being on message track and not acting like a human being was the way to go. It wasn't. I wanted to re-cap the past and move on to the future. I've been an ardent critic of the Ontario Liberals and the Liberal MP that Jeremy will be up against in particular. I cut the interview short and showed Jeremy the door because I am tired of politicians that want to use the airwaves to sell something but never answer simple questions. If that is what you want I can set you up with the ad department and you can buy an ad. This is an example of how a politician should never handle an interview and a warning to the rest, if you want to come on the air, answer my damned questions.
Brian opens the show talking about the myth that women in Canada make 69 cents on the dollar to men. While there is a wage gap, actual, reliable statistics show it is much smaller than that. These are facts the government and activists won't like. Also on the show, you won't believe what someone paid to bring Bill Nye the Science Guy to Ottawa. Hint, it likely involved your tax dollars. A new poll shows the Ontario Liberals are about to flame out in the next election. And a guns and gangs summit actually focuses on criminals and not duck hunters. All that and more.
Brian opens the show talking about how Trudeau's Liberals have taken race and identity politics to the next level and abandoned MLK's vision of people judged by the content of their character rather than the colour of their skin. They want it to be all about race. Also on the show, Brian throws an Ontario PC candidate out of his studio for refusing to answer a simple question and use the air time as his own advertisement. Phil Gurski on terrorists wanting to live in Canada after they are caught elsewhere. Chad Hallman on foreign interference in the election. Megan Shaw on Mulroney's latest event. Hartley Lefton on the PC voting system and challenges. All that and listener calls.
Justin Trudeau isn't just failing on NAFTA and with Trump's tariffs, he is stepping in it with every trade deal he touches. Listen as Brian explains what is wrong with Trudeau. He also speaks to trade expert Carlo Dade on Trump's tariffs and past tariffs. Senator Linda Frum on why fellow members of the upper chambers are blocking her bill to block foreign funding in Canada's elections. Ray Heard on Trudeau's poll numbers and why they are slipping and Dom Santaguido on what needs to be done to fix the Byward Market.
Gerry Ritz served as agriculture minister for eight years under Stephen Harper and has a keen understanding of international trade in one of the biggest components of Canada's economy. As India slaps Canada with even bigger tariffs on agriculture products, Ritz says it is clearly in response to Trudeau insulting India over the conspiracy theory that India is behind a plot to embarrass Trudeau over his invitation to a would be assassin to two receptions.
After a week of Justin Trudeau and his Liberal government insulting India, the government of Narendra Modi has struck back. India has boosted tariffs from 40% to 60% on some key agricultural products. In the midsts of that Trudeau and his cabinet continue to defend briefing journalists but not elected MPs on the Indian conspiracy. Also on the show, the PC Leadership race, the senseless boycott of hiking and paddle boarding gear over guns, a women's bureau at city hall and more.
On Wednesday night in Ottawa the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party held a packed house debate at the Shaw Centre. Listen to the full debate in this special edition of Beyond the News. You can hear the full debate, the immediate reaction from PC Party supporters, the scrums with the candidates and more.
Listen as Brian responds to Trudeau's budget and his admission that the national security advisor is blaming India for his invitation to a terrorist at dinner. On the show, Bloomberg Ottawa Bureau Chief Theo Argitis on what is in the budget, COnservative MP Pierre Poilievre with reaction and lawyer Solomon Friedman tries to convince Brian that he is wrong to be upset the Omar Khadr's lawyer just got appointed to be a judge.
Listen as Brian explains why Trudeau's big blunder in India was using the supposedly "non-partisan" National Security Advisor to spin media on a conspiracy theory that the Indian government was out to get our PM. It is worse than Trudeau changing outfits more often than Britney Spears. Also, a Carleton prof critical of Trudeau gets threatened, Patrick Brown resigns....Brian has the inside scoop, and the terrifying crash in the Rockies.
There is a lot of rhetoric, most not based on the facts heard in court, about the Gerald Stanley trial. Brian breaks down what happened, what politics are in play and how race and anger are being used to push an agenda. Also on the show, Brian talks to terrorism expert Phil Gurski about Jihadi Jack's attempt to move to Canada because we are nicer to returning ISIS fighters than Britain. Lorne Gunter on the pipeline vs wine fight between Alberta and BC. And Ottawa Police Association President Matt Skoff on a study showing officers are no longer being proactive in policing.
If you listen to Brian on the radio often then you know he likes his whisky, and his whiskey. To celebrate Whiskey Ottawa, Brian met up with Matt Jones who reps for Jim Beam as a Brand Ambassador to talk all things bourbon. They met up at the liquor store in front of the wall of borubon.
For two years Justin Trudeau and his Liberals have been riding high in the polls. But the latest poll from Angus Reid shows the Liberals tied with the Conservatives and a country divided. Listen as Brian takes you through the details. In the US Trump is decertifying the Iran deal. What does that mean? Geoffrey Johnston helps us through the muddy waters. And because Friday shows are fun shows, Brian talks bourbon with Jim Beam brand ambassador Matt Jones ahead of the Whiskey Ottawa event.
Want the truth about what Donald Trump just did with the "Dreamers"? Then listen here. Brian breaks down the big story with facts and explains this isn't a mass deportation. Also on the show, what the heck is Justin Trudeau up to on NAFTA? Pierre Poilievre talks about the complaints he's hearing about the small business tax changes. Brian grills Ottawa Police Chief Charles Bordeleau on the illegal heroin injection site. And Sister Bernice speaks about her time with Mother Teresa who died 20 years ago today about her ongoing impact.
Like all parents Brian is celebrating back to school! But that doesn't stop the politics. He chats about Trudeau's attack on small business with Bill Tufts, the Ontario Liberals big crony capitalist payout to big pharma and discusses North Korea's threat of an EMP attack with Anthony Furey. That and your calls.
Brian Lilley is back on radio! He talks about what happened while he was away, the need for conservatives to stay away from Nazis, the need for the left to stay away from antifa and the future of the conservative movement. Also on the show, he speaks to an MP just back from the 75th anniversary of the Dieppe Raid, a friend who saw the totality of the eclipse from the wilds of Tennessee and Donald Trump's mega speech on Afghanistan.
The NDP wants to eradicate capitalism and bring in wealth redistribution. They spoke openly about this at their latest leadership debate. Have you heard about this? No. Maybe because so many in the media agree with it. Also on the show, Brian talks the Ontario minimum wage hike to $15, what the rate hike means for mortgages, all things politics with Warren Kinsella and what actual scientists say about that giant iceberg. Hint: They aren't blaming climate change.
Brian asks if the city is doing enough on opiods. MPP Steve Clark joins the show to tell the story of an elderly Kemptville couple separated in different homes and what needs to be done to fix it. Marnie Bennett, real estate guru, talks to Brian about the affordability of living in Ottawa and how to get into the market or downsize without cost. And Geoffrey Johnston joins Brian at the end of a week where terror never left the news.
Brian calls for the politicians to leave O Canada alone and explains why what they tried was wrong. He speaks to beer entrepreneur Dave Howard about why the perpetual booze tax increase is so wrong. What will happen to Sears employees? Lior Samfiru check in. And that amazing sniper shot and what it means, plus your comments, calls and emails.
What a packed show! Senate vs Trudeau, GOP wins and what that means for Trump, Wynne bounces back - kind of - in the polls, hockey news, why hipsters wear beards and as grocery prices go up we give you ways to save. Listen, download, subscribe. You can subscribe on Soundcloud or your fave podcast app.
A senseless shooting of Republican lawmakers by a Bernie Sanders supporter has the whole world talking but are they talking about the right issues. Brian Lilley speaks with John Lott about the reality, not the hysteria about gun violence in America. Warren Kinsella brings the liberal view on this issue and more. And Brian speaks to Dr. Greg Wells about how sleep s the start of all health concerns.
Justin Trudeau is letting China buy up strategic industries in Canada, is this due to his admiration of their "basic dictatorship." Brian rips Trudeau's plans or lack thereof. Conservative MP Bob Zimmer joins Brian to talk about the possibility of an illegal copy of the gun registry. Anthony Furey on why Kellie Leitch is owed an apology. Also on the show, the importance of giving blood from someone that knows, Stuntman Stu and the demise of Sears in Canada.
Tonight on Beyond the News - Brian talks about why we can't afford Kathleen Wynne in Ontario anymore and why the PC Party has to get it's act together to make sure they beat her in the election next year. Brian also speaks with Justin Trottier of the Canadian Association for Equality about the need for services to help men. Richard Kurland, lawyer and immigration expert joins Brian to discuss why certain refugee groups are doing better. And Joseph Ben-Ami, campaign manager for Brad Trost comes in studio to explain why their campaign is not responsible for the data leak in the Conservative Party.
Big cuts at Ottawa City Hall are looming, Trudeau imposes his carbon plan even as allies scream, Wynne dodges accountability on spending, dealing CBC's expansion and the VP debate. Guests with Brian include MPP Lisa MacLeod, publisher of iPolitics James Baxter, Fran Coombs from Rasmussen Reports, Mike Opelka from The Blaze and Wendy Patrick a specialist in reading people and body language on the VP debate.
The carbon tax was anything but welcomed by governments of all stripes. Liberals and allies like Alberta's Rachel Notley bashed the imposition without consultation. Listen as Brian walks through reaction and then speaks to environmentalist and co-founder of Greenpeace Patrick Moore who explains how this won't help the environment at all. Also on the show, why Kim Kardashian deserves our sympathy, why McKenna is stopping a hospital, the media bias on Trump and more.
Listen as Brian's head explodes over CBC's latest attempt to expand well beyond their mandate - starting up a print opinion website - while complaining they don't have enough money to broadcast. CBC should be sold off but if that can't happen at least the government should make them stick to their mandate from Parliament.
Brian reacts to the debate and the obvious bias of moderator Lester Holt, he also speaks with pollster Fran Coombs about the debate's influence on voters. A tale of two Liberals - Kathleen Wynne walks away plans to expand wind and solar, Justin Trudeau approves a pipeline that will put tankers off of BC's northern coast - but no, it's not Northern Gateway. Guests include Tom Adams, Senator Vern White and Kim McConnell from Canadians for Language Fairness on bilingualism at Ottawa City Hall.
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have split. Is this the biggest entertainment news this year? Maybe not but definitely this week. What is behind the split? What are the claims? The details? Brian is joined by eTalk's Devon Soltendieck to get all the details.
Branglina's demise is the big water cooler talk of the day and it spawned a wave of Jennifer Aniston GIFs online but what about the political news. Brian covers the entertainment news but also Trudeau's trip to the UN, outrageous moving costs for Trudeau staffers and blasts Patrick Brown. Plus, Brian also breaks the news of potential political interference by PMO staff in the release of false information through ATIP.
So Justin Trudeau went to a mosque that was completely segregated and saluted, "the sisters upstairs." Is this what we expect from our "feminist" Prime Minister? What about some of the links the mosque has to questionable movements? Brian chats with David Akin and Anthony Furey on these points. Lorrie Goldstein joins Brian to discuss how the elites get it so wrong when it comes to immigration and screening for Canadian values. Economist Tom Velk on Trudeau's awful job numbers and Lee Versage on the glory of football. That and thoughts, as well as calls, on the Ontario throne speech and the bribery of the people.
Ontario will have a "price on carbon" but they don't want you to see it on your energy bills. Brian also talks terrorism as a Canadian man is arrested in Bangladesh, cellphone free pubs, women and body image, government daycare and a check in on the Olympics. Guests include Phil Gurski, Ada Slivinski, Andrea Mrozek, Matthew Fisher and your calls.
The RCMP recently turned hundreds of thousands of previously law abiding gun owners into criminals overnight by issuing a memo. Listen as Brian speaks to criminal defence lawyer and firearms law expert Solomon Friedman about just how wrong the Mounties are on this one.
A healthy society stands up for it's values. Are we doing that by accepting sharia swims being imposed on Canadian kids? Brian rants on that plus speaks with The Menzoid about a crazy pool story from Toronto. It has been two years since the genocide started against Yazidis and the world is standing by. Brian speaks to a lawyer and gun expert about the Mounties crazy new rule. And picking Supreme Court judges. Guests include CPC MP Peter Kent, David Menzies, Solomon Friedman and Howard Anglin.
How do we integrate immigrants? Is it by bringing foreign cultures to Canada and forcing boys and girls to have segregate swim times? That is what is happening at the University of Regina summer camps. Brian talks about integration, the Supreme Court, Conservative Party leadership and how Instagram is taking on SnapChat in the social media wars. Guests include John Robson, Richard Kurland, Sarah Mills and Stephen Taylor. Plus your calls.
Fran Coombs, the managing editor at Rasmussen Reports joins Brian Lilley on Newstalk 580 CFRA to discuss his latest Trump vs Clinton poll and the effect of the Republican National Convention.
Brian starts out the show discussing why the CPP expansion won't help those close to retirement and isn't good for younger workers. He speaks with columnist Geoffrey Johnston on online recruiting of jihadis, checks in with Ben Shapiro on why he is #NeverTrump and plays parts of Trump's speech. Brian also brings you his end of session interview with Conservative Leader Rona Ambrose and juxtaposes her interview against Justin Trudeau's lacklustre year end news conference.
A terrorist attack carried out by a radical Islamist took place on the weekend and then another Islamist group executed a Canadian, but hey, let's talk about gun control, or Donald Trump or anything but radical Islam. Brian bursts the many bubbles around the Orlando attack plus tackles why this isn't about gun control with Faith Goldy, chats with intelligence analyst Phil Gurski and even takes a pause to discuss the F-35 with fighter pilot Billie Flynn.
Kathleen Wynne has decided to give huge contracts to her campaign manager and doesn't think you deserve answers. Wynne gave almost $900,000 in contracts to a close political advisor and that is not all. Also on the show, David Akin on F-35s, John Ivison on Trudeau's blunders, Spider Jones on remembering his friend Ali, historian Jeff Noakes on the anniversary of D-Day and Dean Brown on the Stanley Cup Finals.
Kathleen Wynne actually claims that criticism of her policies by an Alberta legislator amounts to sexism. Justin Trudeau used the foreign workers program that he criticized and after manhandling fellow MPs, may discipline Kevin Vickers for taking down a protester. Brian speaks with Lowell Green, with Faith Goldy about so-cons and the Conservative Party. Dean Brown on the Stanley Cup Finals, Jason Kenney on Conservative firsts and Rick Chiarelli, Councillor College Ward, about the Mooney's Bay play structure.
Stephen Harper finally broke his silence after the 2015 election speaking to the Conservative Party of Canada's 2015 convention.
Really a tale of two very different men. Justin Trudeau wants all of Canada to pay for his vanity projects. Meanwhile it is reported that Stephen Harper is getting ready to step down for a life outside of politics. Brian speaks with; - Warren Kinsella. - Monte Solberg about Harper Stepping down. - Dean Brown, Play by Play Voice of the Ottawa Senators on TSN 1200. - Rabbi Chaim Mendelsohn, Director of Public Affairs Canadian Federation of Chabad Lubavitch / Director of Chabad of Centrepointe - Festival.
Canadians are saying overwhelmingly that they want a referendum on any changes to our electoral system. Brian is joined by Darrell Bricker, Lowell Green and Rick Smith on the issue. Also on the show Alison Azer whose children were abducted by her ex-husband and taken to the Middle East. Dave Tripp from the 3 in the Key podcast on the Raptors and more on Bruyere's research initiatives.
Trudeau's defenders say his actions in manhandling two MPs in the House of Commons really amounts to nothing. The Canadian public appears to disagree. Brian takes your calls. Plus, can the Raptors come back from a two game deficit - Brian checks in with two of three members of the 3 in the Key podcast, talks hockey Dean Brown, the Intelligence Files with David Harris and John Robson comments on Trudeau and the debt we owe to Queen Victoria.
You've heard from the talking heads but what about normal, everyday Canadians. What do they think of Justin Trudeau's actions in the House of Commons? Brian takes a call from former House Speaker Andrew Scheer then opens the phone lines for nearly three hours of calls on Trudeau. Plus the truth on the Bermuda Triangle, Ontario's green energy and the real deal on addictions.
Brian discusses the motivation for Kathleen Wynne's bizarre energy plan, why Lib MP Andrew Leslie needs to whip and nae nae, Kellie Leitch and leadership, Rick Smith and democratic reform plus Simon Kent on Brexit, Charles Ortel on Hillary Clinton and Anthony Furey on the Conservative Party and libertarians.
Michael Chong made it official, he threw his hat into the ring for the Conservative Party leadership on Monday. Why him? Why now? What is his elevator pitch? His thoughts on carbon taxes and a democratic reform agenda that takes power away from the PMO and party bosses. Hear full editions of Beyond the News with Brian Lilley on Newstalk 580 CFRA or subscribe to the podcast.
The race to replace Stephen Harper is heating up as Maxime Bernier holds a campaign launch in The Beauce region of Quebec, Kellie Leitch launches her online presence and Michael Chong makes his campaign official. Bernier joins Brian Lilley on Newstalk 580 CFRA in Ottawa to discuss his campaign, give his elevator pitch and explain what he brings to the table. Hear full editions of Beyond the News with Brian Lilley on Newstalk 580 CFRA or subscribe to the podcast.
The Conservatives have a real race on their hands for party leader. Michael Chong has announced and Maxime Bernier has relaunched his campaign. Meanwhile Kellie Leitch is upping her game online. Chong and Bernier join Brian to discuss their campaigns plus Alise Mills of Conservative Voice calls in to give her thoughts on the race. Also on the show, David Martosko from The Daily Mail on the US political race and Adrienne Batra, Editor in Chief of the Toronto Sun on Sophie Trudeau's tone deaf call for a "team."
Sophie wants a team, not an assistant but a team to help her. What do the women in Brian's audience think? The ladies angry! Brian took calls for two hours mostly and only a handful supported Sophie Trudeau. Gilles Bisson, NDP MPP for Timmins-James Bay about the latest sexual misconduct allegations and cap and trade. Lisa Thompson, MPP for Huron - Bruce, PC Environment Critic, about cap and trade. - Dean Brown, Play by Play Voice of the Ottawa Senators on TSN 1200. - John Budden, CFRA's Markets Commentator, who looks back at the week that was in the markets. Brian also chats with John Robson, National Post columnist / Professor of History at the University of Ottawa / documentary - filmmaker. David Harris, Director of the intelligence program at INSIGNIS Strategic Research Inc., drops down from the rafters to bring us this week's installment of The Intelligence Files
Lifting visas on Mexican visitors will cost millions and bring a flood of bogus refugees to Canada. Brian talks with Conservative MP Michelle Rempel. He also takes your calls on the topics. Brian also speaks with; - Sheila Gunn-Reid, contributor at Rebel.media, about how water bombers were sitting idle for Fort McMurray wildfire. - Michele Austin, Senior Advisor at Summa Strategies Inc.. - Rick Smith, Executive Director at the Broadbent Institute. He's also Brian's favourite socialist.
We just passed by the 71st anniversary of VE Day, where oh where are the leaders like those of the war period? Plus speaking with parents about the Wynne government screwing them on autism funding. Facebook suppressing conservative news, the government taking extra HST on car purchases and an animal welfare bill no one should support.
A devastating fire, 80,000 people evacuated, thousands of homes and buildings destroyed. On a special edition of Beyond the News, Brian Lilley brings you the latest political reaction to the fires plus brings you the stories of those evacuated, stories of journalists on the scene and the fundraising push to help those in need. Interviews with Ezra Levant, Sheila Gunn Reid, MP Chris Warkentin, Lorne Gunter, CTV's Bill Fortier, evacuees Glen Stromquist and Odette Legault plus Brian Jones an all around good samaritan.
The first B, a court frees our beer. The second B, a major restaurant chain continues to denigrate Canadian beef. And the third B, the Liberals and their BS - they won't admit that there is a surplus even as official government documents spell it out in detail. Listen as Brian dissects the stories of the day on radio and takes your calls.
There is a theme going on as we look at a car free Byward Market, redeveloping Lebreton Flats and Kathleen Wynne's plans for fundamentally changing Ontario and that theme is give everything over to a central planner. Is this a good idea? Brian speaks with councilors Allan Hubley and Tim Tierney about Lebreton, with Glen McGregor about Trudeau's media bias and Aaron Wudrick about Bombardier's great deal and new push for a subsidy.
Ontario's Political Police, the OPP, now have company in the politicized prosecutors office that decided to stay charges against a man heard offering a job to a politician if he would step aside. What has Ontario come to? Plus pushing back against leftist myths with Stephen Taylor, elites laughing at Canadians with Anthony Furey, the plight of small business owners with Dave Howard. Then Brian goes off on an "expert" calling for a ban on cars.
Brian asks why oil is a dirty word across the country now, calls for a strike back from Canada against the jihadis that killed John Ridsdel and explains who actually pays the tax bill. Interviews with Joe Warmington, Matthew Fisher and Rick Smith. Plus Brian tries to get the left to answer the question of what really is a fair share of taxes to take. Make sure to hit the subscribe button.
Another Canadian killed by Islamist terrorists. This time in the Philippines. Forget the nice words to be said, Brian says it is time for a real response, let's send in JTF2 and hunt these bastards down. Also on the show, Dan McTeague on the political response, the need to elect judges or reign in their power, Trump fights against the Cruz-Kasich alliance and plenty of calls on Ottawa's push for heroin shooting galleries - AKA "safe injection sites."
It is the holiest day of the year for the globalist green movement, Earth Day. Brian details what they said on the first Earth Day - the ice age is coming - and how they are still wrong today. Also Todd Brown on the bad gun control on S-223, the insanity of traffic and planning in Ottawa and lots of calls including your thoughts on politics and the power of music.
Mike Duffy acquitted on all 31 charges. Brian was at the courthouse to see Duffy, get reaction and see Duff walk free. Thoughts on the verdict from David Akin, Dan Donovan and defence lawyer Solomon Friedman. Plus Ontario PC MPP Lisa Thompson on the insanity of Kathleen Wynne's cap and trade plan and reaction to Prince and his untimely passing.
Wednesday was 4/20 day around the world and Brian walked through a haze of smoke as he tried to cover the event. He also exposes Liberal lies and Conservative incompetence in calling out those lies. Brian also calls out CBC for killing off private broadcasters with their billion dollar subsidy. Warren Kinsella drops by plus Ben Shapiro reacts to the NY primaries and Anthony Furey on EMP attacks. Then, your calls.
John McCallum lies to Parliament about refugees. How would you feel about Karla Homolka living in your neighbourhood? Brian also talks US politics ahead of the New York Primary, watches the Manitoba PC crush in the election there, questions spending on refugees and more. Plus your calls.
The media in this country are a little too chummy with Trudeau and crew, which may explain why they do so many stories on his socks or quantum computing but won't ask about big union money backing his election. Brian speaks to JJ McCollough about #quantumgate and then reveals the big donation the fire fighters union made to help put Trudeau in office. Oh, and yes, Trudeau was speaking to that union today. Also spanking, street hockey and saying farewell to Spirit of the West.
Brian exposes how soft the courts truly are when it comes to drug dealers. You won't believe the very light mandatory minimum they just struck down or their reasoning. Also on the program, time to stop using families dealing with Autism as a political football. Brian chats with Elias Elzein from the podcast Three in the Key about Kobe Bryant retiring and while taking your calls, Brian asks for cigar advice.
The assisted suicide legislation is out and neither side is happy, this my friends is not the end but the beginning of many court battles. What about conscience rights? And why are activists upset? Where do they want to take this next. Warren Kinsella joins Brian with a political round-up. Faith Goldy has details of her trip to Halifax to investigate the refugee bullying story and do cabbies need to be compensated for Uber? All that plus your phone calls.
Champagne socialists denounce the wealthy while protecting their money and that is what Justin Trudeau is doing. Did you know about his numbered companies, his tax saving schemes? Hear from Tom Mulcair and Gerard Deltell on what Trudeau is up to. Also on the show, Solomon Friedman on justice delayed and Quebec crazy gun claims. John Robson on real rights vs fake rights and CPC MP Cheryl Gallant on bailing out banks with your money. Oh, don't forget Elections Ontario trying to intimidate The Rebel and Ezra's response.
Is internet access a basic human right? Is it up there with freedom of speech or association, freedom of religion? Of course not but that won't stop some. Brian explains his position and speaks to Matt Bufton of the Institute for Liberal Studies. Also on the show, Brian chats with Rick Smith of the Broadbent Institute about what is happening on the left, Anthony Furey on Liberals backing Leap, Gary Dimmock on crime, justice and death and the jail. Finally Brian check in with Tony Bernardo of the Canadian Shooting Sports Associations on crazy gun plans by some police. That and your calls and emails.
The NDP tossed Tom Mulcair because they "lost" the last elections? Really? He is one of the only reasons they came close to winning. Brian explains why Mulcair is getting a raw deal. Darrell Bricker from Ipsos Public Affairs join Brian to explain the reality of the NDP based on polling. David Akin joins the show to explain why Bill Morneau's numbers don't add up. Ezra Levant on the Halifax school story and the media freak-out. Plus Brian on Liberal shenanigans with fundraising, tax shelters and why Avi Lewis is wrong on socialism.
We all know the NDP has a looney left but did you realize how closely that mirrors the thinking of the current government? Plus Brian talks to Ontario PC leader Patrick Brown about political fundraising and Liberal dirty deeds, the push for windmills in farm communities against the wishes of residents and the problem with heroin injection sites. And Brad Wall the great conservative hope keeps one province strongly on the free market side.
As Ottawa city hall recommends allowing Uber to thrive, Brian explains why the embrace of free enterprise by millennial is heartening. Now if only they would stop voting for socialists. Brian talks details of the Uber proposal, chats with Conservative MP Lisa Raitt about Liberal lies on spending, explains Trudeau and Trump on abortion and takes your calls on your favourite restaurant.
Stephane Dion says the Liberals can't be bought but hey, wasn't he in a government that gave us AdScam? And what about current shady Liberal fundraising. Brian goes over the latest revelations, talks to Lowell Green and takes your calls on Uber, jails and more.
Brian share his personal memories of Jean Lapierre and how the man could speak to anyone. We need more of that. Also, Anthony Furey on the new effort to counter radicalization. The retired Senator Marjory Lebreton on the fake new system appoint to the Red Chamber joins Brian for a frank talk. Warren Kinsella on Ontario's new fundraising rules and Brian's head explodes that's to Stephane Dion's revisionist history and lies.
The jihadi hordes don't care what you think about them, Israel or any other issue, they only care if you will submit. The terror attacks in Lahore, Pakistain as well as in Iraq, Yemen and Syria illustrate this. Brian talks to Phil Gurski, former CSIS analyst on the issue of what drives the terrorists. He also speaks with Stephen Taylor about the Conservative Party leadership race and the latest poll on who might be leading. Plus Caleb Howe on the US presidential race and the creepy Democrats, Sheldon Clare from the NFA on Quebec's gun registry and your calls.
The mob is angry after Jian Ghomeshi was found not guilty of sexual assault. I'm not a fan of the guy, I find him creepy, likely a bad date, but what did the evidence say or don't we care anymore? Are we giving up on innocent until proven guilty in favour of a mob mentality? Plus Ezra Levant on all things Trudeau, John Robson on Britain's union more than 300 years ago on this day and Christian Elia on what nurses may be forced to do in Ontario.
Why do progressives view your money as tax money to be taken? Why do they have trouble facing up to reality on terrorism? It comes down to worldview. Brian explains the progressive view of taxes. On terror he talks to war correspondent Matthew Fisher about what he is seeing in Brussels and to liberal columnist Warren Kinsella on why he disagrees with Trudeau and Dion on Canada being at war. Defence lawyer Michael Spratt joins in on the topic of carding by police and Brian takes your calls. Oh, and for fun, Connie Bernardi on upcoming concerts, music and how it has changed since we were young.
The terror attacks in Brussels, cancer in Toronto, both took life too soon. On an already busy news day these events make you take stock. Normally the federal budget is the biggest story, event on Tuesday pushed it to third on Brian's list. Listen as Brian talks budget with David Akin, Rob Ford with Joe Warmington and hears from a socialist on how the budget isn't mean enough to well off Canadians. Also Brian juxtaposes Stephen Harper on terrorism to Justin Trudeau.
The US and the EU have declared that ISIS is guilty of genocide, so why won't Justin Trudeau's Liberals? Brian explores what Trudeau and the gang are saying about genocide, religious persecution, religious freedom, refugees and how they all relate. Plus Simon Kent of Breitbart London on Brexit, Ray Heard on The Globe refusing to use the word terrorist and Brian let's loose on the labour minister for being ignorant and incompetent. Oh, and that police board meeting on morale and other problems at the Ottawa Police service.
Brian wishes his twins a happy birthday and explains how St. Patrick's Day stopped being about wild parties 12 years ago for him. He and Evan Solomon chat about helicopter parenting. Davin de Kergommeaux comes in studio to talk Irish whiskey and maybe sample some Writer's Tears and Solomon Friedman on firearms ownership.
Justin Trudeau went to the UN and said that he wants Canada to be back but why is he not pushing for reform of an organization that gives too much time to rogues and dictators? Gun owners are under attack again and not for doing anything wrong. I chat with Ottawa city councilor and CF vet Jody Mitic about the idea that legal guns owners are irresponsible. That and is Olivia Wilde too old and haggard to play Leo DiCaprio's wife in a movie.
The attacker walked in and stabbed two military personnel claiming Allah told him to, so why lecture the public on Islamophobia? You have that little faith in people? Full marks to Toronto's police chief for immediately saying that the knife attack at the army recruiting centre was terrorism and for the Allah reference but c'mon. Also on the show terrorism expert and former CSIS op Phil Gurski on military folks bing targeted, Anthony Furey on Canada's UN relativism, Trump wins, Rubio bows out and why Clinton and is unfit for office. And the one thing Rubio said as he left that resonates with so many people.
I open talking about Donald Trump, attacks on free speech, thugs shutting down his rally and attempts to silence the pro-life movement and I finish talking about a possible terrorism attack at a Canadian Forces recruitment centre. What on earth could these disparate stories have in common? More than you think. That and elections in Germany, shootings in Ottawa and heroin shooting galleries in your neighbourhood. Sit back, relax and listen or download for later.
Trudeau says the middle class is ailing, that climate change needs to be dealt with now, that diversity is our strength - but are any of these claims, especially the way he means them true? Listen as Brian breaks them down. Patrick Moore, co-founder of Greenpeace and now an independent scientist and environmentalist challenges the idea we need to be scared of carbon. Brian talks gun culture in Canada and cover the breaking news of Donald Trump's rally being cancelled amid a riot.
I break down the state dinner, the trip to Washington and what it all means. Plus the push to get the AR15 deemed a non-restricted rifle in Canada, I talk to MP Bob Zimmer about why this is a good idea. Also on the show, "What are you wearing?" and why it matters, how a key Trudeau minister is wasting your money and skirting the rules, CBC plays favourites with the Disney Prince Trudeau once again and finally, dealing with increasing violence and shootings in one Ottawa neighbourhood.
A musical legend passed away on Wednesday, Brian opens and closes the show on the theme of music and how it can bring people together, even taking calls about Beatles, concerts and old punk bands from Hamilton. In between he talks to Warren Kinsella and Tony Clement about Trudeau's trip to Washington. Checks in with Caleb Howe and Benny Johnson on the US primaries and the presidential race. Pays tribute to Mauril Belanger and discuss a new animal rights bill that pet owners, farmers and hunters should worry about.
We should celebrate women but not the socialist holiday known as International Women's Day - Brian explains his position on this and the message we should be sending girls. Also, answering the cellphone in the bathroom - don't do it. Mark Tapson joins Brian to explain that many Americans will roll their eyes at his insulting them but will be concerned about his strange attitude to refugee security screening and terrorism. Conservative MP Blaine Calkins calls in to say why the Liberals are wrong to fundraise off of Trudeau's trip to Washington.
After podcasting and filling in on talk radio, Brian finally starts his own show. Listen in as he explains why the Toronto Star is wrong on ISIS, brings you the best audio from CPAC in Washington, interviews Ontario PC Leader Patrick Brown on a carbon tax and other issues and chats with the founder of a new right of centre group in Ontario. Oh and there might be something about Justin Trudeau being wrong by insulting Americans.
After giving his opinion of the Fox News GOP debate and discussing a naked man terrorizing beaches in Bahamas with Lowell Green, Brian turns his sights on Justin Trudeau's insults aimed at Americans in an interview with a major US media outlet. It is a big interview, Justin Trudeau will be featured on CBS this weekend in a 60 Minutes profile. What we know so far is that he took the chance to showcase Canada to the Americans and turned it into a chance to insult Americans and one of the possible winners of the American presidential race. While the PM says Americans need to know more about the world, Brian shows that Trudeau know very little of the world himself.
It is not set in stone yet but Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton moved closer to taking the nominations of their respective parties on Super Tuesday. Brian talks to Lowell and takes your calls on the American presidential race. Plus discussions on refugees, Trudeau's brother lobbying to help a man accused of terrorist connections and more.
Justin Trudeau, our illustrious prime minister will host a meeting of premiers this week to push for a national price on carbon to fight climate change. Listen as Brian asks why, especially in light of new evidence that global warming has stopped. Isn't it time to stop the climate spending?
Brian describes how the media and politicians are trying to hide and ignore a new study that shows a pause in global warming. This study has some of the biggest names in the global warming industry signing on to it so why are we not hearing about it. Brian also launches the website and petition climatepause.com
Listen as Brian recites the Oath of Allegiance that new citizens must swear and asks if terrorists like Zakaria Amara should have to swear to it before getting their citizenship back. Brian talks to Lowell Green, Stewart Bell of the National Post and takes your calls on citizenship and Ontario's crazy spending budget.
I opened the show today talking about why Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders were the dangerous ones in the presidential race but then lost my mind as I heard what the Liberals were doing. Listen as I react and take calls to the news that Trudeau's Liberals want to give citizenship to terrorists.
Montreal just banned the plastic bag, now they want to ban the water bottle. Why don't bad ideas stay where they come from instead of spreading? Listen as Brian deconstructs this latest in progressive lunacy and looks at another crazy progressive idea - forcing Canadians to elect an equal number of men and women to Parliament.
Today more on the Auditor Generals report on 37 billion lost dollars with Ontario Power. Chiarelli deflecting and blaming. Time fire Bob Chiarelli he is not fit for purpose.
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Today it's more about climate change. Suzuki the hypocrite telling us what we need to change, how we eat, what we eat how we grow it what we grow. The cult of Suzuki trying to brainwash us into going back to 1650.....How will Suzuki's 5 houses hold up ?
Happy Friday, it's Grey Cup weekend here in the nations capital. Today we talk to you about sick days, Black Friday, and Kathleen Wynnes fight on climate change....It's a doozy.
Sanity prevails as the Liberal government takes a step back and pauses with their campaign promise of 25,000 Syrian refugees in Canada by New Years Day. A win for Canadian safety and security?
Today Brian talks about the big talking point of Climate Change. Our PM and his entourage of vehicles that were left idling for hours while he met with the premiers of Canada.
The Sun's Lorrie Goldstein tells us how we are getting our pockets picked by the Liberals carbon tax. Anthony Fureys calls in to inform us about the R.C.M.P. and their tight lipped approach about tracking radicals here at home.
Brian digs out the Ghostbusters song for an studio visit with Kristy Cameron to talk about a Ghostbusters documentary by local film maker Brendan Mertens.
Yes the RedBlacks are heading back to battle for Earl Greys old mug for the first time since 1981.....funny enough against Edmonton again. Also political correctness run amok on campus at Ottawa University with banning free Yoga classes. you won't believe why.
Brian also talks about refugees, ISIS and what is happening in the fight against terror.
Liberals secret plan for refugee influx not so secret anymore. But do quick turnaround times make you feel safe
Brian discusses the Mali attack and Liberal fiscal update
It seems "The Media Party" are not as interested in Mike Duffy now that Stephen Harper has been neutralized.
Obama tells us we should have solar panels on our homes ......why?
And Brian takes your calls on refugees and the continuing fight against ISIS
The chattering classes want you to think everyone is backing this rush to bring in 25,000 refugees by the end of the year. Brian explains that there is growing opposition across Canada from people that want cooler heads to prevail.
Liberals tell us we have no reason to worry about terrorists hiding among real refugees but Brian Lilley has found out that the United Nations doesn't screen for terrorists. Listen as Brian explains why there is a real problems with the Liberal plan and why we need to hit the pause button on Justin Trudeau's refugee rush. www.refugeepause.ca
From refugees to the sex-ed curriculum, Liberals using vets to Wednesday's Remembrance Day ceremonies - Brian Lilley is on the Island of Sanity taking your calls. Once again Brian is filling in the for the legendary Lowell Green on Newstalk 580 CFRA.
The move by the Liberals to change Canada's symbols by pulling down the portrait of Queen Elizabeth is only the beginning. Once again filling in for Lowell Green, Brian explains the issue and takes calls from an upset CFRA Nation. Download now or listen or subscribe on iTunes.
While filling in for Lowell Green, Brian is joined by retired Senator Marjory Lebreton. Lebreton, a longtime Conservative activist, staffer and senator talks about what the party needs to do going forward, gives an inside look into the campaign that was and tells the truth about the alleged divide between Red Tories and others in the party.
CBC was promised an extra $150 million in annual funding if Justin Trudeau won the election. He won and that promise is paying off as CBC collects #selfieswithTrudeau for a collage project and generally embarrasses itself. Listen as Brian rants on CBC, takes calls and also discusses who the new Conservative leader should be and.....the Liberal government plan to jail Canadians for failing to divulge sensitive personal data to the government.
Brian Lilley filling in for Lowell Green on Newstalk 580 in Ottawa. The Ontario Liberals say they have a new deal with teachers to stop a work to rule campaign. Given the secret payouts, the union donations to Liberals, can you believe anything they say? Plus, Ezra Levant joins me to talk about the disturbing views of too many people in the Syrian refugee camps. Will the new federal government keep out the ISIS supporters?
Brian Lilley fills in once again for the legendary Lowell Green on Newstalk 580 CFRA in Ottawa. Brian discusses what conservatives need to learn to do in order to start winning again. Also on the show, lots of calls about how green energy plans always end up costing regular people more money.
Those attack ads the Conservatives launched in ethnic media against Justin Trudeau, are they true? Seems some media are too lazy to deal with that question and want to talk about feelings. While filling in for Lowell Green, Brian laid out the case for why they are true and took calls from the ever loyal CFRA Nation.
CTV ran with breaking news that Bob Fife had tracked down PMO Chief of Staff Ray Novak. Novak said what has been said all along, he did not know about the payment and did not read the email. While hosting on 580 CFRA in Ottawa, Brian asked the audience of the CFRA Nation if this really is that important? It speaks nothing to the guilt or innocence of Mike Duffy who is on trial. It is a question of who knew what in a scandal where the taxpayers got their money back.
Brian filled in from 9-12 Tuesday morning on 580 CFRA Ottawa. He started the show talking about skunks and the truth on pensions and Canadian seniors. Throughout the show he took calls on the Canadian election, brought the audience the latest clips from the campaign trail and even talked about what makes some converts turn to radical Islam.
Another serious plank was released by Prime Minister Stephen Harper this week but the media was obsessed with what Harper called Trudeau. They won't call him prime minister but they sure as hell don't like Justin being called Justin. Listen as Brian fills on 580 CFRA, lays out his argument and takes calls.
Few people are wonkier about elections, knowing the ins and outs of local races, national races and what the parties are up to than David Akin. I sat down for a drink and a chat with my old Sun News colleague to talk about what to expect in the months ahead. Also this week, to round out the political wonkishness is Abacus Data's David Coletto talking about his latest polling numbers, where the parties stand and where they might see growth.
It's Father's Day weekend, time to sit back and talk politics over beer. Brian does that from his deck this week as he explains what is happening with Mulcair, Trudeau & Harper. He talks polls and strategy with Warren Kinsella. There is an extended chat with Jessica Murphy on what it is like to cover Washington and Ottawa. Finally, Brian explains why the reaction to the horrific shooting in Charleston should give us all hope.
Ontario lost out on more jobs this week, production moving to Michigan or Mexico but here is the scary thing, one of the architects behind the policy driving jobs away has Justin Trudeau's ear. Gerry Butts helped destroy Ontario's economy, is Canada's next? I chat with Mattew Fisher of Postmedia about his trip to Iraq to see what Canada's troops are up to and what the Kurds think of us. Since he is in London he also weighs in on Britain's election and the wait for the royal baby. And Helen Ward looks at the facts the daycare lobby doesn't want you to know. Is there really a shortage? No.
Justin Trudeau's Liberals have recruited former Toronto Police Chief Bill Blair so I talk to a man that knows him well, Toronto Sun columnist Joe Warmington. Speaking of Trudeau, he doesn't like the small business tax cut. I speak to Dan Kelly of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business to get the low down. And William Gairdner's new book is all about The Great Divide between liberals and conservatives. Bill joins me for a great chat.
Ontario's budget came out the same week as the federal budget, which level of government is in better shape? I chat with Toronto Sun columnist Anthony Furey about the disaster that is Ontario. Phelim McAleer wanted to tell the truth about the shooting in Ferguson but some people can't handle the truth and the actors walked out - Phelim gives us an update. And Faith Goldy and I finally disagree on guns. I say the Supreme Court was using law abiding gun owners to give criminal lighter sentences, she says they hit the right note.
I chat with economist Ian Lee about the federal budget and what we can expect, plus a bit about the NDP and Liberal plans as we face the election. Protests against Kathleen Wynne are getting bigger. I dropped by protests over electricity and sex-ed this past weekend. And, my take on the ISIS video, the parts the rest of the media will not tell you.
The Canadian born Ted Cruz announced he would seek the Oval Office on Monday and what a breath of fresh air Cruz is compared to some of what we have to deal with from Canadian politicians. Cruz vs. Kathleen Wynne, Harper vs. the Media Party, Canadian values being lost. All that and more on The Brian Lilley Podcast.
You won't believe the crazy claims being made about Prime Minister Stephen Harper's common sense statements on guns or his decision to appeal the niqab ruling.
Official Ottawa and the rest of the Laurentian Elite are losing their collectivist minds over comments Prime Minister Stephen Harper made about guns and self defence. I break down what is being said and the reality. Plus, the niqab issue just keeps going and my chat with author Mark Milke from the Essentials of Freedom conference in Calgary.
I can't believe Justin Trudeau is doubling down on stupid comments and for the most part, getting away with it. I also chat with Ezra Levant about what The Rebel is all about and where we are going. And John Robson made it! His documentary on the Magna Carta is funded and we talk people power.
Justin Trudeau puts his foot in his mouth again by comparing appealing the niqab ruling to sending Jews back to Nazi Germany. Unions vs the Koch brothers in fighting elections and a great chat with Dr. Zudhi Jasser on fighting for the idea of liberty in the Muslim world.
Benjamin Netanyahu's speech in Washington is a must listen, I'll tell you why. Why is Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau flip flopping on fighting ISIS? And what does hunting have to do with why Trudeau's Liberals won't win.
I took a day off, kind of, to go on a field trip with my kids. You won't believe what they were told.... The NDP supports sharia practices over Canadian tradition. Net neutrality, what is it and why you should be worried about what Obama is doing and John Robson's Magna Carta documentary - an update.
On today's Podcast - Justin Trudeau and the bad company the Liberal leader keeps while he fundraises. Kathleen Wynne's radical sex-ed is all about gender identity and aboriginal issues? Is eco-terrorism real? The NDP cites a native leader who has talked about using guns against "the white man" to oppose C-51 anti-terror legislation.
The hypocrisy of the left was on full display at the Oscar's Sunday as millionaires called for wage equality. Kathleen continues to claim there is nothing to see here, so why is she changing the channel to sex-ed?
You won't believe what politicians think are the really important issues. What are they pressing the government and why are they doing it? It all has to do with politics and the election and Brian breaks it down. He also explains why Justin Trudeau is bringing up vaccinations (hint, it will involve an old cartoon). And finally why is the left claiming that Stephen Harper is a bigot?
The Sun has not set. Welcome to the first episode of The Brian Lilley Podcast. Brian rips into The Globe and Mail for a ridiculous editorial saying the Mounties did not wrong in High River and deserve an apology from the PM. Also thoughts on Eve Adams one week after she became a Liberal and Graham Fraser policing language on Twitter.