No Talking Points

Hosts Marco Vigliotti and Brian Storseth are joined by Conservative Strategist Cole Hogan and Liberal Strategist and Vantage Senior Vice President, Jonathan Kalles, to break down the growing separation debates in Alberta and Quebec. They also discuss the situation at Stelco, Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre's trip to Detroit to advocate for tariff-free auto trade between Canada and the U.S., and the political challenges facing B.C. Premier David Eby as election day approaches.

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Hosts Marco Vigliotti and Brian Storseth are joined by Elizabeth Anderson (Montreal Institute for Global Security) and Garry Keller (StrategyCorp) to unpack Quebec’s election results and the Parti Québécois forming a minority government. They also dive into Bill C-40, the Defence Investment Agency and efforts to accelerate defence procurement, along with the Pacific Link pipeline and Canada’s energy strategy.

The views, opinions and positions expressed by all podcast panellists are the panellist's alone. They do not inherently or expressly reflect the views, opinions and/or positions of iPolitics.

Marco Vigliotti is joined by Jen Hassum (Broadbent Institute), Zachary Nixon (Former Advisor to PM Mark Carney), and Claire Seaborn (Torys LLP) to break down Bill C-39. They discuss accelerated project approvals, consultation processes, labour relations, environmental standards, and what the legislation could mean for major projects in Canada. The conversation also touches on the upcoming provincial elections in British Columbia and Quebec.

In this exclusive conversation, Leader of the Official Opposition and Conservative Party of Canada Pierre Poilievre sits down with iPolitics Editor-in-Chief Marco Vigliotti to discuss his priorities for the current sitting of Parliament. The conversation also explores the Canada-U.S. trade relationship, its impact on affordability, and how the Building Canada Strong Act could support the Canadian economy.

What does the Carney government’s Building Canada Strong Act mean for the next sitting of Parliament? And what political calculations are shaping the months ahead? Marco Vigliotti is joined by Michel Breau (Wellington Dupont Public Affairs) and Jeff Rutledge (Vantage Canada) to unpack Bill C-39, Canada’s relationship with the EU, and the opportunities and challenges that could come with closer ties. The panel also turns to B.C., examining Premier David Eby’s decision to call an early election following the resignation of B.C. Conservative leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay

With election day approaching, Ottawa mayoral candidate Jeff Leiper returns to the No Talking Points podcast to lay out his vision for the city. He talks about improving transit reliability and public safety, accelerating the Baseline BRT project, expanding supportive and affordable housing, changing the city’s budget process, and reversing the return-to-office mandate. He also explains his proposal for compensating riders when systemic transit failures occur, and much more.

The Ottawa mayoral race is heating up. In this bonus episode, Brian Storseth sits down again with incumbent Mayor Mark Sutcliffe to take a closer look at his platform and priorities for the next term. They discuss his proposal to lower the cost of a monthly transit pass to $95, his approach to building more affordable housing, and his plan to keep tax increases between 2% and 2.5% during the first two years of the next term. Plus, much more.

Hosts Marco Vigliotti and Brian Storseth are joined by Mélanie Richer, Principal at Earnscliffe and Conservative strategist Cole Hogan to dive into the state of Canadian politics, including Mark Carney's Investment Summit, the possible privatization of some of Canada's airports, the potential alliance with the EU, and what's next for Danielle Smith as the separation referendum looms.

In this episode, hosts Brian Storseth and Marco Vigliotti are joined by Peter Copeland (MacDonald-Laurier Institute), Blue Knox, and Erin Morrison (Texture Communications) to unpack the fallout from the ongoing Canada-U.S. trade war as Canada’s counter-tariffs take effect. The panel looks at the impact on jobs and the Canadian economy, what Ontario’s by-elections reveal about voter sentiment, and the political stakes of President Donald Trump’s threats against Bombardier. What does it all mean for Canada’s economy, politics, and the road ahead?

What does the Liberals’ by-election sweep tell us about the Canadian political landscape?

Hosts Marco Vigliotti and Brian Storseth are joined by Michelle Johnston (Syntax Strategic) and Blue Knox (Public Affairs Executive and Campaign Strategist) to unpack the results and examine Canadians’ views on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s trade policies.

The discussion also looks at the Conservative Party’s leadership and internal dynamics, upcoming electoral battles, and the role federal politics could play in Quebec’s next provincial election.