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Rudyard Griffiths and Harrison Lowman discuss the recent appointment of Louise Arbour, former Supreme Court justice, as Canada's new Governor General, examining whether it signals elite Ottawa insularity. In the second half, they discuss how The Hub plans to approach media subsidies given the new media landscape.

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CREDITS:

Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Editor

Rudyard Griffiths and Harrison Lowman - Hosts

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Pollster Darrell Bricker and journalist John Ibbitson discuss their Donner Prize-shortlisted book, Breaking Point: The New Big Shifts Putting Canada at Risk, examining Canada's mounting crises. They explore deepening generational divides, potential sovereignty referendums in Alberta and Quebec, the broken immigration system, and strained federal-provincial relations. They also assess whether Prime Minister Carney's government is addressing these challenges, noting his understanding of the issues but questioning actual progress. 

This episode is presented in partnership with the Donner Canadian Foundation.

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CREDITS:

Elia Gross - Producer & Editor

Harrison Lowman - Host

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Hub Headlines features audio versions of the best commentaries and analysis published daily in The Hub. Enjoy listening to original and provocative takes on the issues that matter while you are on the go.

0:20 - What 2 big energy mergers reveal about Canada’s oilsands future, by Falice Chin

9:54 - Canada’s AI debate has a mile-wide blind spot. It’s our immigration policy, by Rudyard Griffiths

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CREDITS:

Alisha Rao – Producer & Editor

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Kevin Birn, oil analyst and head of carbon research with S&P Global, says the conflict in Iran has permanently altered global energy markets, pushing countries to prioritize energy security and supply diversification. Even if a peace deal is struck and the Strait of Hormuz reopens immediately, he argues it could still take months to reconnect damaged supply chains, clear vessel backlogs, and restore disrupted production across the region.

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CREDITS:

Falice Chin - Host, Producer, and Editor 

Amal Attar-Guzman - Video Assistant

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Former senior public servants Jim Mitchell and Kevin Lynch discuss their Donner Prize-shortlisted book examining Canada's governmental dysfunction. They diagnose corrosive imbalances plaguing Ottawa, including excessive PMO centralization, diminished ministerial authority, and political communications dominating policy delivery. Mitchell and Lynch argue Canada's prolonged underperformance stems from how government operates, not just its policies. They advocate for empowering ministers and MPs, streamlining bureaucracy, eliminating internal trade barriers, measuring public sector productivity, and rebalancing power between political staff and the professional public service.

This episode is presented in partnership with the Donner Canadian Foundation.

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CREDITS:

Elia Gross - Producer & Editor

Stephen Staley - Host

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Amber Ruddy and Keith McLaughlin say the latest controversy surrounding Alberta’s separatist petition is rapidly escalating beyond a simple referendum debate, particularly after the alleged voter-list breach and doxxing of former premier Jason Kenney. Speaking with Alberta Edge host Falice Chin, Ruddy argued the episode undermines the separatist movement’s credibility, while McLaughlin warned the turmoil could deepen divisions inside the UCP. Despite the tensions, both pointed to unusual alliances emerging across the political spectrum in defence of a united Canada. 

This podcast is generously supported by Don Archibald. The Hub thanks him for his ongoing support.

The Hub is Canada’s fastest-growing independent digital news outlet.

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CREDITS:

Falice Chin - Host, Producer, and Editor 

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Hub Headlines features audio versions of the best commentaries and analysis published daily in The Hub. Enjoy listening to original and provocative takes on the issues that matter while you are on the go.

0:19 - Canada’s new governor general has a troubling track record when it comes to Israel, by Stephen Staley

7:07 - Louise Arbour has the resume to be governor general—her vice-regal temperament is an open question, by Yuan Yi Zhu

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CREDITS:

Alisha Rao – Producer & Editor

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Hub Headlines features audio versions of the best commentaries and analysis published daily in The Hub. Enjoy listening to original and provocative takes on the issues that matter while you are on the go.

0:19 - Canada’s ‘real estate economy’ is costing us—here’s how, by Charles Lammam

5:50 - The many questions surrounding Carney’s Canada Strong Fund, by Art Korpach

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Alisha Rao – Producer & Editor

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Laura Miller, head of public policy and communications at Uber Canada, discusses the fragmented landscape of ride-sharing regulation across Canada, where neighboring municipalities can have completely different rules, and why that matters for both drivers trying to earn income on a flexible basis and residents trying to get to medical appointments or simply travel home safely. Laura walks us through the emerging provincial frameworks in Quebec, British Columbia, and Newfoundland that are expanding access to underserved communities, and explains why standardization doesn't have to mean centralization.

This episode is presented in partnership with Uber.

The Hub is Canada’s fastest growing independent digital news outlet.

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CREDITS:

Elia Gross - Producer and Editor

Sean Speer - Host

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Hub Headlines features audio versions of the best commentaries and analysis published daily in The Hub. Enjoy listening to original and provocative takes on the issues that matter while you are on the go.

0:20 - Here's how to make Canada wealthy again, by Heather Exner-Pirot

8:32 - Carney’s anti-Americanism is costing Canada—even if it feels good, by David Polansky

This program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and other great perks, subscribe to the Hub for only $2 a week: https://thehub.ca/join/hero/

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CREDITS:

Alisha Rao – Producer & Editor

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