'I am delighted': Pope Leo XIV becomes the first American pope as conclave concludes
Father Ricardo Da Silva, Jesuit Priest and Associate Editor, America Media and producer of the podcast Inside the Vatican joins Vassy Kapelos with his reaction to Cardinal Robert Prevost becoming the first American pope as Pope Leo XIV. On today's show: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on a possible separation referendum and western alienation Talk Science to Me with Dan Riskin The Daily Debrief Panel with Robert Benzie, Queen's Park Bureau Chief, The Toronto Star; Laura Stone, Queen's Park reporter, The Globe and Mail; and Mike Le Couteur, Senior Political Correspondent, CTV National News Goldy Hyder, President and Chief Executive Officer, Business Council of Canada on the new US/UK trade deal and what it might mean for Canada's negotiations moving forward
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Carney says there's 'more work to do' after meeting with Trump
Scott Reid, CTV News political commentator, and former communications director for Prime Minister Paul Martin joins guest host Stefan Keyes to give reaction and analysis following Prime Minister Mark Carneys meeting with U.S President Donald Trump. On todays show: Listen to the full conversation with Conservative MP-elect Andrew Scheer as he speaks about the duties he will be taking on as Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre works towards returning to the House. George Soule, Former director of communications for the NDP and Communications and PR strategist joins guest host Stefan Keyes to discuss what losing official status mean for the parties strategy. Professor Michael W. Higgins, Vatican Affairs Analyst And Author Of ‘The Jesuit Disruptor, a Personal Portrait of Pope Francis’ joins guest host Stefan Keyes to help answer this weeks 'The Explainer' question on how the conclave works and how a new pope is selected. The Daily Debrief Panel with Laura D’Angelo, Vice President, National Strategy and Public Affairs, Enterprise Canada, Jeff Rutledge, Vice President, McMillian Vantage and Stephanie Levitz, senior reporter in The Globe and Mail's Ottawa bureau.
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Carney meets Trump today at White House amid tariff turmoil
David Paterson, Ontario’s Representative in Washington DC joins guest host Stefan Keyes to discuss the highly anticipated face-off between Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House. On todays show: Colton Praill, CTV National News Correspondent joins guest host Stefan Keyes to discuss how the Conservative caucus held their 1st meeting since their election loss. The Daily Debrief Panel with Shachi Kurl, Shakir Chambers, and Michele Cadario. Flavio Volpe, President, Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association joins guest host Stefan Keyes to discuss the impact of U.S tariffs on Canada's auto industry. Dr. Christopher Labos, cardiologist and medical writer with a degree in epidemiology joins Stefan Keyes to discuss the surge of measles cases taking place in Ontario.
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Carney heading to Washington D.C. ahead of Trump meeting
Frank McKenna, Former Canadian Ambassador to the United States and Former Premier of New Brunswick joins guest host Tim Powers to discuss what should be the expectations ahead of Prime Minister Carneys meeting tomorrow with U.S President Donald Trump. On todays show: Anthony Wilson-smith, President & CEO of Historica Canada joins guest host Tim Powers to discuss how The First Canadian Army were all hailed as heroes, 80 years ago this week when they endured some of the toughest fighting in the Second World War to push the Germans back and lead the way into the Netherlands in late 1944 and into 1945. Lori Turnbull, Professor of Political Science at Dalhousie University joins guest host Tim Powers to discuss the uncertain future for the Conservative Party of Canada and what challenges Mark Carney will face as Canada's new Prime Minister. The Daily Debrief Panel with Tom Mulcair and Zain Velji. Mark McGowan, Professor of History & Celtic Studies, St. Michael's College, University of Toronto joins guest host Tim Powers to discuss how the selection of a new Pope is set to start on May 7. Jayna Hefford, PWHL Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations joins guest host Tim Powers to discuss this years PWHL playoffs.
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'Wonderful opportunity for us to get our facts out': Former ambassador to the US sets expectations for first Trump/Carney meeting
Vassy Kapelos is joined by Frank McKenna, Former Canadian Ambassador to the United States and Former Premier of New Brunswick, to discuss how Prime Minister Mark Carney can approach dealing with US President Donald Trump. On today's show: Andrew Scheer, Conservative-Saskatchewan Elect and former Conservative Party leader, on Pierre Poilievre losing his seat and tensions between the federal and some provincial Conservative parties on how to move forward James Duthie, Host of TSN hockey coverage, on the second round of the NHL playoffs with several Canadian teams still in contention The Daily Debrief Panel with Robert Benzie, Queen's Park Bureau Chief, The Toronto Star; Laura Stone, Queen's Park reporter, The Globe and Mail; and Mike Le Couteur, Senior Political Correspondent, CTV National News Jennifer Howard, Former National Campaign Director for federal NDP and Jagmeet Singh’s Chief of Staff; former NDP minister in Manitoba, on the collapse of the NDP, the factors at play, and what might come next for the party
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