10/3: Canada Covered

One of Canada’s most well-known environmental activists, known for spouting off against governments of all stripes and our use of fossil fuels, is back in the news again for comments he made.

Critics have accused David Suzuki of condoning or inciting ecoterrorism when he suggested we could see pipelines blown up because people are frustrated by the government’s action on climate change.

National Post reporter Tyler Dawson joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss Suzuki’s comments, the fallout, and whether this kind of rhetoric wins any supporters.

Background reading: 'Pipelines will be blown up,' says David Suzuki, if leaders don't act on climate change

Tasha Kheiriddin: David Suzuki's 'blown up' pipelines comment is a winking incitement to eco-terrorism

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The devastation of flooding in B.C. is on a scale unlike anything Canada has ever seen.

Major infrastructure has been destroyed, supply chains have been cut off and ecological systems have been disrupted.

National Post columnist Terry Glavin joins Dave Breckenridge to discuss how the disaster showed gaps in the province’s emergency preparedness, why B.C. may not be through the worst of it, and why this is a disaster Canadians can’t ignore.

Background reading: Terry Glavin: The scale of the disaster unfolding in B.C. is unprecedented

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Facing scrutiny amid a massive sexual misconduct scandal, the Canadian Forces will be reviewing how it trains and interacts with foreign military personnel after it was revealed officials met with a unit with ties to neo-Nazis.

The review was sparked after concerns were raised by Jewish groups of the alleged involvement of Canadian troops training with a battalion in Ukraine with links to Neo-Nazis, as well as warnings by soldiers last year that Canadians trained with some Iraqi forces involved in torture and rape.

David Pugliese who covers the military for the Ottawa Citizen joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss the review and why the military's responses and other signs for a need for a culture change in the forces.

Background reading: Canadian officials who met with Ukrainian unit linked to neo-Nazis feared exposure by news media: documents

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced an emissions cap for Canada's oil and gas sector as he looks for the country to get to net-zero by 2050. But what does that mean for Alberta's oil patch as big players plan their own transition to net-zero, and does it set up another political battle between Alberta and Ottawa?

Calgary Herald, Business Columnist, Chris Varcoe, joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss the industry response to the announcement, how smaller players are handling the news and how hydrogen could play into Alberta's plans to reduce emissions.

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A campaign is underway to honour a Canadian veteran with the country's highest military medal for his actions in Afghanistan 15 years ago. Jesse Larochelle saved a platoon of his comrades outside Kandahar but his heroics took a horrible, physical and emotional toll on him. 

Senior National Post features writer Joe O'Connor joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss what happened in October 2006 when Jesse Larochelle saved his fellow soldiers and the push to see him given the Canadian Victoria Cross. 

Background reading: Ghosts of Afghanistan: The story of a Canadian war hero

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Heather Stefanson is the first woman to be premier in the history of Manitoba, after winning the Progressive Conservative leadership race after the departure of Brian Pallister. 

But her victory is being challenged by runner-up Shelly Glover, who says there were irregularities in the vote and she is the rightful premier. 

Winnipeg Sun columnist Josh Aldrich joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss some of the problems with the leadership vote, why Glover feels she has won, and what Stefanson’s first priorities will be as premier. 

Background reading: Two people think they're the rightful premier of Manitoba, and the PCs have themselves to blame

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unveiled his newest cabinet last week, and there were some new faces in prominent positions, and some surprise demotions.

Melanie Joly and Anita Anand were among a number of women promoted to senior positions, while embattled Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan and Mark Garneau were among key demotions as the Liberals get set to return to the House of Commons in a few weeks.

Tasha Kheiriddin, National Post columnist and principal with Navigator LTD, joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss what we can expect from this cabinet in terms of priorities, how this sets the Liberals up for the next election, and how the cabinet signals who could be in the running to eventually replace Justin Trudeau.

Further reading: Tasha Kheiriddin: Trudeau is already setting up the next election with a Big Government cabinet

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The hockey world has been rocked by allegations that the Chicago Blackhawks failed to adequately address the sexual assault of a player by a video coach during the 2010 Stanley Cup season.

Former first-round draft pick Kyle Beach revealed himself to be the player at the centre of a lawsuit against the club and an internal investigation launched by the team.

National Post sports columnist Scott Stinson joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss the details of the investigation, who has been held accountable, and how the culture of hockey needs to change to protect players from abuse.

Background reading: Scott Stinson: The Chicago Blackhawks scandal is another indictment of the culture of hockey

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Rogers is perhaps best known from your cellphone bill or the radio station you listen to, or its role as part owners of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment.

But at the heart of it is a family, one that is engaged in a fight over the future of one of Canada’s biggest telecommunications firms.

Barbara Shecter, a business correspondent for the Financial Post and National Post joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss what sparked the dispute within Rogers, what’s at stake for the company, and why this fight is headed to court.

Background reading: Rogers rift takes new twist as both family factions claim control of the board

What the Rogers boardroom drama means for investors

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Canadians will have a nationally standardized vaccine passport for international travel, the prime minister announced last week.

The documents will be based on provincial data after provinces have rolled out similar documents for use at restaurants and events.

National Post political reporter Ryan Tumilty joins Dave to discuss why the feds opted to let the provinces continue with their own passports, and when we can expect them to be fully rolled out, and we also get an update on the vaccine mandates for MPs hoping to return to the house of commons.

Background reading: Trudeau leans on provinces for international COVID vaccine passports for Canadians

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