In Good Company with Jay McCauley

Former Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Defence and Justice Peter MacKay reflects on pivotal moments in his career, the responsibilities of national leadership and why principled service is more important than ever.

00:00 - Intro01:03 - The Motivation to Serve: A Family Legacy03:37 - Bringing Civility Back to Canadian Politics07:48 - Rejecting Cancel Culture & History’s Context12:06 - Legacy: Creating the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights13:54 - Lessons from National Defence & Afghanistan17:35 - The Reality of Military Procurement & Bureaucracy25:21 - Canada-US Relations: Trade, Tariffs, and Resilience30:45 - The Path Forward: Manufacturing & Interprovincial Trade34:24 - Growing Up in Nova Scotia: Staying Grounded41:07 - Current State of Politics: Minority Governments & Cynicism44:48 - The Lightning Round: Hockey, History, and Heritage

In this candid conversation, Jay welcomes Canada’s Leader of the Opposition, Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada and longtime MP The Honourable Pierre Poilievre and his wife, Ana Poilievre, to discuss the personal realities of political leadership, partnership and resilience under constant scrutiny.

From the values that anchor their family to the pressures of modern politics, Pierre and Ana share reflections on purpose, trust and navigating disagreement in an increasingly polarized world. This episode moves beyond headlines to explore the character, relationships and convictions that shape leadership at the highest levels.

0:00 - Intro

4:43 - Parenting on the campaign trail

9:40 - Running on a message of hope

11:17 - Pierre’s Day 1 priorities

16:00 - Restoring the dream of home ownership

18:55 - Unlocking Canada’s resource potential

26:44 - Truth, accountability, and "soft censorship"

28:24 - Exploring Battle River—Crowfoot

31:46 - Rapid fire & what "Good Company" means

Canadian entertainment TV darling Cheryl Hickey shares the lessons she has learned from decades in the public eye, how she rebuilt during moments of challenge, and why compassion remains her greatest compass.