Former president of the Métis National Council Cassidy Caron talks about Pope Francis' legacy in Canada following his 2022 apology for the church's involvement in the residential schools system
Bishop William McGrattan, president of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops talks about Pope Francis's visit to Canada in 2022 and the what comes next for the Vatican's relationship with Indigenous Canadians.
Pollster and author of The Writ Éric Grenier talks about the latest numbers with just a week to go before election day.
Apr 21, 2025
28 min
The Leaders' Debate Commission has come under fire this week for its administration of the English and French debates. The commission received a lot of criticism for the presence of right-wing media organizations in the French post-debate scrum, and the cancellation the following day of the English post-debate scrum because of “security concerns.” CPAC’s Michael Serapio discusses the work of the Commission and what the future holds for it with bureau chiefs Robert Fife (The Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (La Presse).
Strategists Michele Cadario (Liberal), Jordan Paquet (Conservative) and George Soule (NDP) also share their assessments about the performances of the federal party leaders in the English debate, as well as how the parties should use those performances and carry that forward into that last week of campaigning before Election Day.
Apr 19, 2025
29 min
Éric Grenier, pollster and author of The Writ talks about the latest numbers and how the parties are fairing regionally.
The campaign managers panel, Michele Cadario, Jordan Paquet and George Soule talk about debate prep and what they expect to see in the upcoming French and English debates tomorrow and Thursday.
Richard Norcross, mayor of New Tecumseh, ON talks about reports that Honda is considering moving some of their Canadian operations to the U.S., a move that would have a significant impact on his community which is home to a Honda assembly plant.
Apr 15, 2025
28 min
Abacus Data CEO David Coletto breaks down the latest numbers from his firm which show the Liberals maintaining their lead over the Conservatives.
Edelman Montreal General Manager Martine St-Victor and National Post Reporter Chris Nardi talk about the impact of Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre's appearance on the show Tout le monde en parle.
BMO Senior Economist Robert Kavcic talks about the economic impact of the 'Buy Canada' movement.
Apr 14, 2025
27 min
Unifor President Lana Payne talks about the impact of the GM plant closure in Ingersoll, ON on her members.
Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association President Brian Kingston discusses the future of the Canadian auto industry after two temporary plant closures.
The bureau chiefs panel, Bob Fife (Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (LaPresse) talk about Liberal Leader Mark Carney leaving the campaign trail to host a cabinet meeting and touch on some of the key moments of the campaign so far.
Apr 11, 2025
28 min
Angus Reid Institute's Shachi Kurl talks about the latest numbers from her firm on the national and regional races.
The strategists panel, Susan Smith, Cole Hogan and George Soule talk about missteps on the campaign trail and the latest polling numbers.
Former Justice Minister Irwin Cotler talks about his endorsement of a Bloc candidate and Liberal incumbent Anthony Housefather.
Apr 10, 2025
27 min
Canada's former Ambassador to China, Guy Saint-Jacques talks about the escalating U.S.-China trade war and Canada's changing relationship with China.
Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown discusses the impact of auto tariffs on his community, a hub for auto parts manufacturing and shipping.
Hal Anderson, host of Connecting Winnipeg on 680 CJOB talks about the state of play in Winnipeg and Manitoba for the federal parties.
Apr 10, 2025
26 min
The campaign managers panel, Michele Cadario, Jordan Paquet and Cheryl Oates discuss the impact of large rallies and the state of the race as the election nears the halfway mark.
Pollster and author of The Writ, Éric Grenier talks about the latest numbers and seat projections.
Apr 8, 2025
25 min
Economist Don Drummond reacts to the market turmoil following the global tariffs announced last week by the U.S. and what can be done in Canada to safeguard our economy.
Abacus Data CEO David Coletto discusses the latest polling numbers from his firm.
AFN Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak speaks about Indigenous voters and priorites in the federal election.
Apr 7, 2025
28 min
The bureau chiefs panel, Bob Fife (Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (LaPresse) discuss the latest news from the campaign and how the leaders are performing as the second week of the race wraps up.
Minister of Jobs and Families Steven MacKinnon explains the supports his government is rolling out to help workers impacted by tariff layoffs.
Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter talks about the impact of auto tariffs on his city and why he still feels optimistic.
Apr 4, 2025
29 min
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