On Day Two in the Arctic, The Bridge meets two fascinating residents of Pond Inlet who are directly impacted but in very different ways to climate change and Arctic sovereignty. One is a long-time hunter, the other a long-time ranger. Hear their amazing stories on today's show.

The Bridge heads to the Arctic to see two big issues first hand -- the impact of climate change, and how to handle Arctic sovereignty.  Day One is in Pond Inlet before Friday boarding HMCS Harry Dewolf, Canada's first Arctic Patrol vessel.  And we don't forget the election as we talk too about the importance of turnout.

Chantal Hebert and Bruce Anderson are back with the first Good Talk of the 2021 election campaign.  Topics range from the impact of a PC win provincially in Nova  Scotia, to how Premier Legault in Quebec may impact how Quebecers vote federally which could impact the final national result, to the power of visual ads whether on TV or online and what the early ones are telling us.

What aren’t we seeing, what aren’t we hearing and what aren’t we discussing as we enter the third day of Canada’s election campaign.  That’s the focus on this first segment of the "Reporters Notebook". Veteran political journalists Rob Russo and Althia Raj give a sense of what they see ahead. And a rundown of how the papers played Sunday's election call -- an interesting look at the way the country reacted to the decision. 

Our political insiders give us the inside story on the first 24 hours of Canada’s election campaign.  What was THE moment if there was one? Did anyone make a lasting mistake? What about the questions to the leaders - were they worthy?

With news that a fourth wave is now underway in Canada, can the Trudeau government risk an election campaign in the midst of it?  Along with Bruce Anderson we weigh the possibilities.  Also the impact of climate change, child care and China on how Canadians may cast their votes.

Some good talk about polls and what you need to consider at a time when you may well be bombarded with polls.  Its another episode of Bruce Anderson and Smoke Mirrors and The Truth where we also weigh election possibilities as some may be getting cold feet about calling an election when a fourth wave seems possible.

The third and final in our series of interviews with the major national political party leaders.  NDP leader Jagmeet Singh talks about everything from the pandemic to the indigenous issue, and also his request of the Governor General not to allow Justin Trudeau an election this summer.

Then Chantal Hebert and Bruce Anderson offer their take on the NDP leader's comments.

A letter to SMT prompts a description on fairness in our commentary.  Bruce Anderson and I have our thoughts on this, and the role it may play in the upcoming election.  Plus our take on the Green Party and the NDP.

The election campaign could start in less than a month, so what does Erin O'Toole stand for? The man who leads the Conservatives wants to be prime minister but what do you actually know about what he would do if you gave him the job?