Marco Vigliotti is joined by Cameron Ahmad (Former Director of Communications to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau), Farees Nathoo (Enterprise Canada), and Kyla Ronellenfitsch (Relay Strategies) to explore the political stakes behind Canada’s pipeline debates, the tension between energy and climate policy, and the resurgence of separatist sentiment in Alberta.

Hosts Marco Vigliotti and Brian Storseth are joined by Bahoz Dara Aziz (Navigator), Michel Breau (Wellington Dupont Public Affairs), and Cole Hogan (Conservative Strategist) to deep dive into the Carney government's first Spring Economic Update. From the $66.9 billion deficit to the Team Canada Strong Fund, Canada’s affordability crunch, and CUSMA negotiations, the panel breaks down what it all means.

In this bonus episode, Brian Storseth is joined by David Valentin of Liaison Strategies to unpack new polling released through a partnership with iPolitics’ Compass News Ottawa. What do the numbers say about Mayor Mark Sutcliffe? From crime and transit to affordability and the future of Lansdowne, they break down how Ottawa residents are grading their mayor.

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This week, Marco Vigliotti is joined by Charles Finlay (Toronto Metropolitan University's Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst), Kyle Harrietha (former Chief of Staff to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources), and Brittney Kerr (Framepoint Public Affairs) to discuss a range of topics, including Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Sunday address and its potential impact on ongoing trade negotiations and relations with the United States. The panel also examines Doug Ford’s decision to purchase a private plane and sell it back just days later.

Marco Vigliotti sits down with U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra for a No Talking Points conversation on everything shaping Canada–U.S. relations, “51st state” talk, Buy Canadian rhetoric, Canadian tourism in the U.S., Chinese EVs, border security, and CUSMA negotiations. And yes, we ask: has he skated the Rideau Canal?

A whirlwind political weekend has reshaped the landscape. Following the Liberal Convention and three by-elections, Mark Carney now leads a majority government. Hosts Marco Vigliotti and Brian Storseth, joined by Zita Astravas and Dr. Tim Sargent, unpack how it happened, including the five MPs who’ve already crossed the floor. Is this just the beginning?

Hosts Marco Vigliotti and Brian Storseth are joined by Sarah Hamilton, Principal (Alberta) at Wellington Dupont Public Affairs, to discuss how the outcomes of three upcoming by-elections could hand Prime Minister Mark Carney a majority government, what that could mean for potential floor crossers, and what to watch ahead of the upcoming Liberal Party convention.

Marco Vigliotti and Brian Storseth sit down with Erin Morrison (Texture Communications), Jonathan Kalles (McMillan Vantage), and iPolitics Reporter Aya Dufour to unpack a week of major shifts. They dive into Avi Lewis’ leadership win, Air Canada’s looming CEO departure, and the housing changes that could reshape the market for Canadians.