- Breaking down the popularity of Pierre Poilievre
Thursday, January 9th 2025
If a federal election were held today, nearly half of Canadians say they would vote for the Conservative Party of Canada.
Since 2022, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has grown the party’s support to record highs. But he remains a polarizing figure.
What’s behind the strategy that has the Conservatives riding high in the polls?
Host David Smith speaks with Chris Day, the political communications expert and president of the public affairs firm Winston Wilmont.
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- Donald Trump is sounding increasingly serious about making Canada the 51st state
Wednesday, January 8th 2025
It started with a social media post that some dismissed as a joke. Now, President-elect Donald Trump is threatening to use “economic force” to make Canada a U.S. state.
Is he serious? What’s going on here?
Host David Smith speaks with Professor Ian Lee from the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University about what this all says for the Canada-U.S. relationship under a second Trump presidency.
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- What's happening behind the scenes in Ottawa in the wake of the Trudeau resignation
Tuesday, January 7th 2025
It's the end of the Trudeau era - but the beginning of what's going to be a new chapter in Canadian politics. There's a lot of uncertainty and a lot at stake. So what's the next move for Canada's political parties and who will be the next Liberal leader?
Host David Smith digs in to this with two of the best political minds in Ottawa who sit on both sides of the political spectrum.
Guests: Susan Smith, principal of Blue Sky Strategy Group and Tim Powers, chair of Summa Strategies and managing director of Abacus Data.
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- Justin Trudeau resigns. What's next?
Monday, January 6th 2025
Bonus episode
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced he will resign and has prorogued Parliament until March 24th. He will stay on as leader and Prime Minister until the Liberal Party has chosen a new leader. This sets the stage for a federal election in the spring of this year.
What happens next? And what will Justin Trudeau’s legacy be?
Host David Smith speaks with NewsRadio's Parliament Hill Bureau Chief Cormac MacSweeney on an historic day in Canadian politics.
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- What’s at stake for the Canada-US relationship in 2025?
Monday, January 6th 2025
For generations, Canada and the United States have enjoyed a special relationship. Our cultural, political and economic ties run deep, but they are not immune from destructive forces. Like all relationships, it faces tests and challenges. Any disruptive changes south of the border will have major impacts on Canada and Canadians. So what’s at stake with the incoming Trump administration?
Host David Smith speaks with Matthew Lebo, professor of political science and expert on American politics at Western University, about what’s in store for 2025.
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