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  • Our Neighbours
    There is a segment of the population that is tied to a notion, somewhat romantic I think, of Canada being this great peace-keeping country, this great honest broker.

    — Colin MacDonald
    It’s been a sad week. The Orlando shooting dominated discussions in Ottawa and on our Canadian panel. From broadcast news to Twitter, everyone was focused on the tragic massacre and its aftermath. Part of this aftermath has involved discussions on gun control policies, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump’s responses, the upcoming election, and Canada’s relationship with the US.
    27 min
  • Debates And Fighter Jets

    There is a segment of the population that is tied to a notion, somewhat romantic I think, of Canada being this great peace-keeping country, this great honest broker.

    — Colin MacDonald

    This week we’re talking about electoral reform (again), doctor-assisted dying legislation (again) andﾅfighter jets! Also, we have special guest Travis Kann filling while David is away on vacation.

    30 min
  • Debates And Fighter Jets
    There is a segment of the population that is tied to a notion, somewhat romantic I think, of Canada being this great peace-keeping country, this great honest broker.

    — Colin MacDonald
    This week we’re talking about electoral reform (again), doctor-assisted dying legislation (again) andﾅfighter jets! Also, we have special guest Travis Kann filling while David is away on vacation.
    30 min
  • The Conservative And Liberal Conventions

    As a Conservative, I am concerned that we’re trying to out-Justin-Trudeau, Justin Trudeau: trying to be younger, hipper, than Justin Trudeau.

    — Will Stewart

    Allie and David talk about the issues of the week and Allie follows up with Will Stewart on the Conservative and Liberal conventions and talk about which party got traction.

    24 min
  • The Conservative And Liberal Conventions
    As a Conservative, I am concerned that we’re trying to out-Justin-Trudeau, Justin Trudeau: trying to be younger, hipper, than Justin Trudeau.

    — Will Stewart
    Allie and David talk about the issues of the week and Allie follows up with Will Stewart on the Conservative and Liberal conventions and talk about which party got traction.
    24 min
  • Scheduling update
    We are changing our schedule! To bring you more timely content, we are releasing Political Traction first thing Friday mornings, rather than Mondays. We are implementing the change this week. So starting this Friday, June 3, we’re breaking it down for you before the weekend.

    Be sure to tune in this Friday for our weekly analysis.
    2 min
  • What Do You Do With A Prime Minister Once He Stops Being A Prime Minister?

    Now that Stephen Harper is going to transition into the private sector, I think his main selling point is that he was a successful leader for a decade of a G7 country. And that’s no small feat.

    — Will Stewart

    Parliament was on break this week, but lots still happened. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited Japan for the G7 Summit — where he managed to fit in some anniversary time with his wife — and both the Conservatives and the Liberals held their conventions over the weekend. On top of that, there was media speculation that former Prime Minister Stephen Harper plans to resign his seat in the House of Commons.

    23 min
  • What Do You Do With A Prime Minister Once He Stops Being A Prime Minister?
    Now that Stephen Harper is going to transition into the private sector, I think his main selling point is that he was a successful leader for a decade of a G7 country. And that’s no small feat.

    — Will Stewart
    Parliament was on break this week, but lots still happened. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited Japan for the G7 Summit — where he managed to fit in some anniversary time with his wife — and both the Conservatives and the Liberals held their conventions over the weekend. On top of that, there was media speculation that former Prime Minister Stephen Harper plans to resign his seat in the House of Commons.
    23 min
  • Elbowgate 2016

    Now the rhetoric seems partisan, seems self-motivated, seems over the top, and therefore, I don’t believe will gain traction with the average person.

    — Randi Rahamim

    ‘Twas the elbow felt around the nation. On Wednesday, May 18, 2016 there was an event of epic proportions in the House of Commonsﾅkind of. Elbows were misdirected. Words were thrown. Insults abounded. And we are all left to consider the aftermath.

    In this week’s episode, Allie and David discuss the incident in the House of Commons that resulted from rising tensions over Motion 6 and what is being considered the government’s attempts to curtail debate. Allie also talks with Randi Rahamim on the event and the NDP and Conservative parties’ response.

    27 min
  • Elbowgate 2016
    Now the rhetoric seems partisan, seems self-motivated, seems over the top, and therefore, I don’t believe will gain traction with the average person.

    — Randi Rahamim
    ‘Twas the elbow felt around the nation. On Wednesday, May 18, 2016 there was an event of epic proportions in the House of Commonsﾅkind of. Elbows were misdirected. Words were thrown. Insults abounded. And we are all left to consider the aftermath.

    In this week’s episode, Allie and David discuss the incident in the House of Commons that resulted from rising tensions over Motion 6 and what is being considered the government’s attempts to curtail debate. Allie also talks with Randi Rahamim on the event and the NDP and Conservative parties’ response.
    27 min

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Political Traction takes you behind the scenes for an insider’s look at what’s really going on when it comes to the country’s biggest political stories. Each Friday, host Adam Owen sits down with an…