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53:5418K views · 4h ago · 53:54
Last night Donald Trump cancelled his final weekend rallies in the US midterms. Why? Is he doing so poorly it's not worth it? Or does he have something else planned? How critical are Tuesday's results to the negotiations with Canada? Are we at yet another turning point in the relationship? Lots of questions for Bruce and Chantal.
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How will the future of Canada be affected by voters from the two westernmost provinces last week? The BC vote threw out the NDP and elected Conservatives. The Alberta vote showed major support for Canada on the separation question. Former Harper cabinet minister James Moore and senior liberal strategist Gerald Butts with another of their conversations.
54:11100K views · 1w ago · 54:11
Lots of finger-pointing as the week comes to an end -- Danielle Smith tells separatists to get out of her party; Pete Hoekstra tells Canadians to stop interfering with Washington politics, while Mark Carney seems to be taking the "take a valium" approach. Quite the week for Chantal and Bruce to sum things up on this week's Good Talk.
44:4183K views · 1w ago · 44:41
Guest: Reporter's Notebook
The votes are still being counted, but it's clear Albertans, in large numbers, favour remaining in Canada over a second referendum on separation. But on the nine other questions, it's also clear that many Albertans want change in how the country operates. Althia Raj and Rob Russo discuss how Ottawa is likely to respond to what some might argue is a mixed message.
53:34120K views · 2w ago · 53:34
The referendum about referendums is just days away in Alberta, and Mark Carney is pulling out all the stops. There are ten questions on the ballot, not just one, and the results could have a big impact not just on Alberta, but on Canada as well. Bruce and Chantal with their thoughts on that, plus the latest shot from the ever thoughtful US Ambassador to Canada.
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I received a number of letters this week from loyal Bridge listeners and viewers on two topics worth exploring. From Albertans worried about being stressed out by the referendum in their province and what it may mean for them and the country. And from British Columbians with related concerns about their upcoming election and the impact it may have on the rest of Canada. James Moore and Gerald Butts have their thoughts and advice on both.
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The PQ win the Quebec election with a promise to call a referendum at some point in their mandate. What does this do to Canada's united approach against Donald Trump? And what signal does it send to Alberta voters as they edge closer to their referendum later this month? Rob Russo and Althia Raj are here to discuss.
56:16144K views · 4w ago · 56:16
Quebec elections are always interesting, but Monday's vote carries with it all kinds of questions about what the future holds for the province and the country. Bruce and Chantal tackle that and also the latest moves by Donald Trump that show just how much trouble he may well be in with his presidency.
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Guest: Moore Butts
When David Eby called an election in BC, he seemed to be missing one thing -- a reason. James Moore and Gerald Butts are together again for another conversation and this is a natural, Conservative James knows BC and Liberal Gerald knows elections. They discuss that plus their thoughts and the relationship between then Canadian media and the politicians they cover.
53:24166K views · 1mo ago · 53:24
The Prime Minister drops a news nugget in an interview in New York -- and, not surprisingly, it makes headlines. How surprised should we be that he's asked for a risk assessment on US troops crossing into Canada? Especially in these times? Chantal and Bruce are here for that, plus a lot more, in this week's Good Talk.
45:4981K views · 1mo ago · 45:49
With Althia in sick bay with the vicious cold that seems to be going around, Andrew MacDougall joins Rob Russo for the latest Reporter's Notebook. While Andrew writes the occasional opinion piece, he's not really a reporter -- but he sure knows the business from his time as Comms Director for Stephen Harper. These days he's based in London, England, as a consultant.
53:10190K views · 1mo ago · 53:10
For Mark Carney, this was a week to remember. Wining and dining the big players in big money, then flying over to France to be wined and dined by the EU. Plus Stephen Harper standing side by side with Mark Carney's position on the US. All this while Pierre Poilievre had to sneak out a back door from his own caucus meeting. What will all this deliver, and how will Donald Trump react? And no matter what he says, should Canada care?
42:5994K views · 1mo ago · 42:59
Our first Moore-Butts conversation of the new season, and Gerry Butts and James Moore take us "inside the room" to get a better understanding of what happens in high-stakes trade talks. Stick with it, there are some nuggets here! They both have experience with this from the last Canada-US talks, and you'll get a better understanding of what really happens from this chat.
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Prime Minister Carney is in Banff, Opposition leader Pierre Poilievre is in New York, and for this moment at least, they're towing somewhat the same line. They're putting Canada first in the trade fight against the United States, leaving criticism of each other in the background. The latest on where we are on this story, and a lot more, with Chantal Hebert and Bruce Anderson.
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