No Talking Points

No Talking Points returns ahead of Parliament’s fall sitting, with hosts Marc Vigliotti and Brian Storseth. They are joined by Farees Nathoo (Enterprise Canada) and Jamie Tronnes (Center for North American Prosperity and Security) to unpack the escalating Canada–U.S. trade war, competing claims of leverage and the prospect of tariffs becoming the new normal. The panel also examines tensions among Canada’s premiers and Conservative MPs, the political pressures facing Donald Trump, and what upcoming Canadian by-elections and U.S. primaries could mean for the months ahead.

Canada-U.S. trade talks are suspended, retaliatory tariffs are looming, and there’s a lot at stake. In this bonus episode, Marco Vigliotti speaks with U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra about the state of the relationship between the two countries. They cover U.S. alcohol returning to Canadian shelves, Doug Ford and Donald Trump, the impact of the U.S. midterms on a potential trade deal, whether French-language demands were made, and much more

What does it take to make a city safer? In this bonus episode, Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown sits down with iPolitics reporter Sydney Ko to discuss Brampton’s approach to public safety. From tackling organized crime and advocating for bail reform to working with the provincial and federal governments, Mayor Brown breaks down the challenges, progress, and priorities shaping public safety in Brampton.

No Talking Points is iPolitics’ signature weekly podcast, hosted by Editor-in-Chief Marco Vigliotti and Publisher Brian Storseth. The show features candid, in-depth conversations with a rotating panel of guests on the latest developments in Canadian politics and global affairs.

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In this bonus episode, Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe sits down with us to discuss his first four years in office as the race for City Hall heats up ahead of the October 26 municipal election. The conversation explores some of Ottawa’s biggest issues, including public transit, housing affordability, public safety and Sutcliffe’s vision for another term as mayor. The incumbent mayor also discusses negotiations to upload responsibility for the city’s LRT to the Ontario government, his approach to property taxes, and the thinking behind the Lansdowne 2.0 decision.

Marco Vigliotti sits down with Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Anita Anand, to discuss Canada's foreign policy in a rapidly shifting geopolitical environment. Their conversation explores the country's approach to global trade, international security, and the challenges and opportunities shaping Canada's role on the world stage.

In this bonus episode of No Talking Points, produced in collaboration with Compass News Ottawa and Liaison Strategies, Brian Storseth sits down with David Valentin, Principal at Liaison Strategies, to break down where the candidates stand in Ottawa's mayoral race. They also examine public trust in the Ottawa Police Service and what the issue could mean for the election.

What does Alex Lawson think Ottawa needs most? In this bonus episode in collaboration with Compass News Ottawa, Brian Storseth sits down with Ottawa mayoral candidate Alex Lawson to discuss why he's running for mayor, his priorities for the city, and how he would tackle issues like infrastructure, affordability, transit, traffic, governance, and emergency preparedness. It's a candid conversation about the challenges facing Ottawa, and where the city goes from here.

In our latest bonus episode in collaboration with Compass News Ottawa, Brian Storseth sits down with Ottawa mayoral candidate and current city councillor for Kitchissippi Ward, Jeff Leiper. The conversation delves into Landsdowne 2.0, the state of Ottawa's transit and traffic, how return-to-office policies will impact the capital, and much more.

In this bonus episode, Brian Storseth and David Valentin of Liaison Strategies return to break down the latest polling in Ottawa's mayoral race with incumbent Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, Councillor Jeff Leiper, and newcomers Alex Lawson and Neil Saravanamuttoo. They also explore what Ottawa residents think about the value they receive for their tax dollars, and whether they're willing to pay more for better city services.

In this bonus episode, Brian Storseth sits down with Ottawa mayoral candidate Neil Saravanamuttoo. From his background as an economist to his plans for improving transit and tackling traffic congestion, they break down his platform and vision for the City of Ottawa.

No Talking Points is iPolitics’ signature weekly podcast, hosted by Editor-in-Chief Marco Vigliotti and Publisher Brian Storseth. The show features candid, in-depth conversations with a rotating panel of guests on the latest developments in Canadian politics and global affairs.

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