No Talking Points

In this bonus episode, Brian Storseth is joined by David Valentin of Liaison Strategies to unpack new polling released through a partnership with iPolitics’ Compass News Ottawa. What do the numbers say about Mayor Mark Sutcliffe? From crime and transit to affordability and the future of Lansdowne, they break down how Ottawa residents are grading their mayor.

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This week, Marco Vigliotti is joined by Charles Finlay (Toronto Metropolitan University's Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst), Kyle Harrietha (former Chief of Staff to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources), and Brittney Kerr (Framepoint Public Affairs) to discuss a range of topics, including Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Sunday address and its potential impact on ongoing trade negotiations and relations with the United States. The panel also examines Doug Ford’s decision to purchase a private plane and sell it back just days later.

Marco Vigliotti sits down with U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra for a No Talking Points conversation on everything shaping Canada–U.S. relations, “51st state” talk, Buy Canadian rhetoric, Canadian tourism in the U.S., Chinese EVs, border security, and CUSMA negotiations. And yes, we ask: has he skated the Rideau Canal?

A whirlwind political weekend has reshaped the landscape. Following the Liberal Convention and three by-elections, Mark Carney now leads a majority government. Hosts Marco Vigliotti and Brian Storseth, joined by Zita Astravas and Dr. Tim Sargent, unpack how it happened, including the five MPs who’ve already crossed the floor. Is this just the beginning?

Hosts Marco Vigliotti and Brian Storseth are joined by Sarah Hamilton, Principal (Alberta) at Wellington Dupont Public Affairs, to discuss how the outcomes of three upcoming by-elections could hand Prime Minister Mark Carney a majority government, what that could mean for potential floor crossers, and what to watch ahead of the upcoming Liberal Party convention.

Marco Vigliotti and Brian Storseth sit down with Erin Morrison (Texture Communications), Jonathan Kalles (McMillan Vantage), and iPolitics Reporter Aya Dufour to unpack a week of major shifts. They dive into Avi Lewis’ leadership win, Air Canada’s looming CEO departure, and the housing changes that could reshape the market for Canadians.

Marco Vigliotti and Brian Storseth are joined by TACT’s Sandra Aubé, the Broadbent Institute’s Jen Hassum, and Sebastian Skamski, former Director of Media Relations to Pierre Poilievre. The panel analyzes Poilievre’s appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience and its reception among Canadian audiences, explores Donald Trump’s evolving foreign policy posture and the implications for Canada, and previews the upcoming NDP leadership vote and what it signals for the party’s direction.

Canada’s political and economic future is in flux. Marco Vigliotti is joined by Spark Advocacy's Perry Tsergas and Impact Public Affairs' Christian von Donat to unpack how upcoming by-elections could shift power in Ottawa and what they reveal about support for Mark Carney, alongside a deep dive into polling data and voter sentiment. We also explore Canada’s role in global trade negotiations and the real-world impact of housing pressures and broader economic challenges facing Canadians today.

Marco Vigliotti and Brian Storseth are joined by Navigator’s Bahoz Dara Aziz, iPolitics reporter Aya Dufour, and QP Briefing reporter Barbara Patrocinio to discuss the political forces shaping Canada’s next election cycle, including upcoming by-elections in Ontario and Quebec. The conversation also explores Canada’s foreign policy stance amid global conflict, provincial politics under Doug Ford, and the future of Canada’s energy policy.

Marco Vigliotti and Brian Storseth are joined by Bridget Howe of Crestview Strategy to break down the Prime Minister’s rapid response to escalating international tensions, the political stakes at home, and Canada’s “middle power” positioning. They also dive into what Canada’s latest trade deals and priorities in India mean for the country’s economic future, national unity, and the political tightrope facing leaders in Ottawa.