Jonathon looks at the future of Canada’s Conservative Party and Pierre Poilievre’s approach in the aftermath of the 2025 election.

He looks at recent objections and CPC self-flagellation claiming that the party’s ideological stance and leadership was “too extreme.” 

The discussion covers a range of topics, from Canada’s social policies, including issues of gender, LGBTQ+ rights, and abortion, to broader questions about government funding and cultural change.

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You can find Jonathon’s new book, “How We Got Here,” at the following locations:

In Canada:

On Amazon Canada: https://a.co/d/05YUPqU

On thebridgehead.ca: https://thebridgehead.ca/product/how-we-got-here/

In the USA:

On Amazon: https://a.co/d/66YAOI7

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You can find “The Bridgehead with Jonathon Van Maren” podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Rumble, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

The Bridgehead on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mWXT52Dpaf6QPg7plWJl6 

The Bridgehead on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-bridgehead/id1751566743 

Other Podcast Platforms: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2372829

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#pierrepoilievre #conservativeparty #cdnpoli

 Jonathon conducts a post-mortem of the Canadian election and the results that leave many baffled: why were the Liberals just elected for a 4th consecutive term?

Jonathon goes over the real reasons for the election results, covers the good news of the election, and looks at what our neighbours to the south are saying about Canadian conservatives.

Previous Coverage on Religious Charitable Status: https://youtu.be/zEQ3w4sYszI?si=qqR0GyZbddSLGPcz 

Previous Coverage of Jamil Jivani and JD Vance on churches burning in Canada:  https://youtu.be/yntXEBWMHJw?si=GOBkYlm-TccMqNzO

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You can find Jonathon’s new book, “How We Got Here,” at the following locations:

In Canada:

On Amazon Canada: https://a.co/d/05YUPqU

On thebridgehead.ca: https://thebridgehead.ca/product/how-we-got-here/

In the USA:

On Amazon: https://a.co/d/66YAOI7

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#canadianelection #canadianelectionresults 

Jonathon looks at the contentious issue of so-called “gender affirming care” for minors in Canada. He discusses the recent guidance from the Canadian Paediatric Society advocating for the affirmation of gender questioning youth, contrasting it with the findings of the Cass Review from the UK and policies in other countries that are scaling back on such treatments.

Jonathon also looks at the steps taken by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to protect minors from irreversible medical treatments, highlighting political and societal divides on this issue.

National Post article referenced: https://nationalpost.com/health/canadas-pediatricians-advised-to-support-affirming-gender-questioning-six-year-olds

Danielle Smith Delivers on Promise to Protect Children: https://thebridgehead.ca/2024/10/03/danielle-smith-delivers-on-promise-to-protect-gender-confused-children-in-alberta/

A look back at the premiers of Canada and their responses on gender in 2024: https://thebridgehead.ca/2024/03/04/canadians-finally-fight-back-against-the-trans-agenda/

Related Videos:
https://youtu.be/12bKgrE6d3o?si=BQjq0eMJKqaE_c-J&list=PLcggDaeh3ep-nsA52lrPLWakKF8i41fGl

https://youtu.be/58ObejLap5k?si=ErCNbHhV5aQUk0Xf&list=PLcggDaeh3ep-nsA52lrPLWakKF8i41fGl
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You can find Jonathon’s new book, “How We Got Here,” at the following locations:
In Canada:
On Amazon Canada: https://a.co/d/05YUPqU
On thebridgehead.ca: https://thebridgehead.ca/product/how-we-got-here/
In the USA:
On Amazon: https://a.co/d/66YAOI7
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#cdnpoli #daniellesmith #genderdebate

There’s an imminent and largely unnoticed crisis facing Canadian churches: the potential removal of religious institutions’ tax-exempt status.

Jonathon delves into the recent report from the Standing Committee on Finance and its recommendation to remove charitable status from organizations that exist for the “advancement of religion.”

He breaks down the strategies used by the media and activists to push a specific narrative, and looks at a particularly interesting government-funded report “exploring experiences of religious-based homophobia & transphobia in places of worship.”

Report from the Standing Committee on Finance: https://www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Committee/441/FINA/Reports/RP13466781/finarp21/finarp21-e.pdf

RFF “Worshipping with Love” Final Report: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c40e14112b13fb574c1214b/t/65a80a4b8e183e7f37113c9b/1705511517341/RFF+WLL+Report+8.5x11-5.pdf 

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You can find Jonathon’s new book, “How We Got Here,” at the following locations:

In Canada:

On Amazon Canada: https://a.co/d/05YUPqU

On thebridgehead.ca: https://thebridgehead.ca/product/how-we-got-here/

In the USA:

On Amazon: https://a.co/d/66YAOI7

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#christianityincanada #cdnpoli #charitablestatus

Mike Schouten, Doug Sharpe, and Scott Hayward join Jonathon for a panel discussion on the 2025 Canadian federal election.

The group discusses Canada’s “MAID” regime, the potential removal of charitable status for religious organizations, strategic voting, and whether the Conservatives could even reverse Trudeau’s policies implemented over the last 9 years.

Resources:
Mike Schouten: https://arpacanada.ca/ & https://weneedalaw.ca/
Doug Sharpe: https://www.familyaction.ca/ & https://www.nlbcanada.com/
Scott Hayward: https://www.itstartsrightnow.ca/ & https://www.thestinkingalbatross.ca/

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You can find Jonathon’s new book, “How We Got Here,” at the following locations:
In Canada:
On Amazon Canada: https://a.co/d/05YUPqU
On thebridgehead.ca: https://thebridgehead.ca/product/how-we-got-here/

In the USA:
On Amazon: https://a.co/d/66YAOI7
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#christianpolitics #cdnpoli #canadianchristians

Jonathon shines a light on an incredibly important and under-discussed issue that no one is talking about: Canada's “MAID” regime and the implications for everyone who knows someone struggling with mental health.

Links:

Canadian Affairs Article on UN Committee: https://www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/03/30/extremely-concerned-un-tells-canada-to-stop-track-2-maid/

Full UN Committee Meeting: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1n/k1n09gnpy1

Story of Dutch doctor lacing a patient’s coffee: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4166098/Female-Dutch-doctor-drugged-patient-s-coffee.html

27 year-old woman who proceeded with “MAID”: https://www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/article/woman-27-can-proceed-with-maid-after-calgary-judge-sets-aside-injunction/

Previous Coverage on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bONBT-5hSJs?si=0bJFOP2M97yTVbgS

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You can find Jonathon’s new book, “How We Got Here,” at the following locations:

In Canada:

On Amazon Canada: https://a.co/d/05YUPqU

On thebridgehead.ca: https://thebridgehead.ca/product/how-we-got-here/

In the USA:

On Amazon: https://a.co/d/66YAOI7

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#pierrepoilievre #markcarney #cdnpoli

Jonathon breaks down the politicization of Christian persecution among some political commentators, including Tucker Carlson.

Second, Jonathon discusses Donald Trump’s unexpected endorsement of Liberal Party candidate Mark Carney for prime minister.

Finally, Jonathon responds to criticisms about the coverage of Mark Carney’s daughter - Sasha Carney - being a “trans activist." Sasha Carney wrote about receiving treatment from Tavistock in an essay for the alternative magazine Authenticity.

Previous coverage about Mark Carney’s daughter: https://youtu.be/58ObejLap5k?si=8k48ALf74_0LgrcA

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You can find Jonathon’s new book, “How We Got Here,” at the following locations:

In Canada:
On Amazon Canada: https://a.co/d/05YUPqU
On thebridgehead.ca: https://thebridgehead.ca/product/how-we-got-here/

In the USA:
On Amazon: https://a.co/d/66YAOI7
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#syrianchristian #ukrainianorthodox #christianpersecution

Mark Carney’s daughter, a trans activist, visited the infamous Tavistock gender clinic in the UK. 

Jonathon Van Maren looks at the political implications of this for Canada, from the potential tensions between the PM and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to Pierre Poilievre’s views on gender ideology from here.

This week's episode is released earlier than the usual Thursday release due to breaking news that would be outdated by the time Thursday rolls around.

Juno News’ Article: https://www.junonews.com/p/exclusive-mark-carney-sent-daughter 

Pierre Poilievre on gender: https://youtu.be/12bKgrE6d3o 

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You can find Jonathon’s new book, “How We Got Here,” at the following locations:

In Canada:

On Amazon Canada: https://a.co/d/05YUPqU

On thebridgehead.ca: https://thebridgehead.ca/product/how-we-got-here/

In the USA:

On Amazon: https://a.co/d/66YAOI7

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You can find “The Bridgehead with Jonathon Van Maren” podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Rumble, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

The Bridgehead on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mWXT52Dpaf6QPg7plWJl6 

The Bridgehead on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-bridgehead/id1751566743 

Other Podcast Platforms: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2372829

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#markcarney #markcarneydaughter #pierrepoilievre

Mark Carney takes over the Liberal Party, Justin Trudeau gives his farewells, and 2 Toronto police officers speak positively about the October 7 attacks while wearing the uniform.

Jonathon Van Maren breaks it all down in this episode of the Bridgehead Briefing.

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You can find Jonathon’s new book, “How We Got Here,” at the following locations:

In Canada:
On Amazon Canada: https://a.co/d/05YUPqU
On thebridgehead.ca: https://thebridgehead.ca/product/how-we-got-here/

In the USA:
On Amazon: https://a.co/d/66YAOI7
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You can find “The Bridgehead with Jonathon Van Maren” podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Rumble, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

The Bridgehead on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mWXT52Dpaf6QPg7plWJl6 
The Bridgehead on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-bridgehead/id1751566743 
Other Podcast Platforms: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2372829

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#cdnpoli #markcarney #justintrudeau

Why are the Canadian Liberals rising in the polls? Are the Conservatives looking at a potential election loss? What about Pierre Poilievre?

In this Bridghead Briefing, Jonathon Van Maren looks at the surprising shift in Canadian political polls following Trudeau’s resignation and Donald Trump’s tariff war on Canada.

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You can find Jonathon’s new book, “How We Got Here,” at the following locations:

In Canada:
On Amazon Canada: https://a.co/d/05YUPqU
On thebridgehead.ca: https://thebridgehead.ca/product/how-we-got-here/

In the USA:
On Amazon: https://a.co/d/66YAOI7
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#justintrudeau #pierrepoilievre #chrystiafreeland #cdnpoli