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Pierre Poilievre goes out of his way to be seen as a firebrand. It’s a look he’s been working on for years. He loved ginning up partisan supporters by saying he would fire the Governor of the Bank of Canada and replace him with someone “who would reinstate our low inflation mandate”. That was in May of 2022. Inflation peaked...
Less than a week to go now before Canadians have their votes counted and a new government is declared. So what should we be watching for as the leaders hit the final days of their campaigns to woo voters. Bruce Anderson and Fred DeLorey are here with their thoughts on everything from post debate analysis, to advertising, to what to...
Liberal Bruce Anderson and Conservative Fred DeLorey continue their 2025 election conversation with two new topics this week. The LIberals get caught playing dirty tricks, while both parties prepare for this week's debates. With little time left in the campaign, is the die cast, or is anything still possible?
Much ink has been spilled offering explanations for how the Liberals have replaced a 25 point deficit with a 4 or 5 point advantage – all in a matter of a few months.
Betting markets for political outcomes are relatively new - and fair to say - not really proven. Polymarket, the highest profile of these, found fame because bettors on the platform favoured Donald Trump, who obviously went on to win the 2024 election. But there is some controversy around the fact that such platforms are vulnerable to manipulation.
Jean Chretien used to call them "nervous nellies", those who constantly worry their party's strategy is wrong. With their lead in the polls having collapsed, the Conservatives are divided about what to do. The LIberals meanwhile stumble over one of their candidates. Backroom strategists Bruce Anderson and Fred DeLorey give us their spin on how serious both issues are. Plus...
It's only been forty eight hours and opening impressions rarely last long, but what about these? How damaging was Danielle Smith's US interview to Pierre Poilievre? What about Mark Carney's yes then no on the TVA debate? And more. Bruce Anderson and Fred DeLorey are here with their spin.
There seems to be a poll a day recently and while they're each a bit different. there is one common theme. The Liberals are back and the race between them and the Conservatives is very tight. Long gone are the huge leads the Conservatives had. And the NDP? -- they've collapsed. So how are the political pros responding to this...
Bruce Anderson and Fred Delorey drop by for a Smoke Mirrors and the Truth episode that deals with what is now a daily issue -- how to deal with the Trump Factor in A Campaign? Can Trump remain the top issue during a campaign and if so how do you deal with it and him? The Anderson-DeLorey spin room will...
Enter the Fred DeLorey/Bruce Anderson spin room as we deconstruct elements of last night's french language liberal leadership contender's debate. There were various moments, and especially one, where views differ and they are worth discussing. Also, the Ontario election is days away -- is a massive win for one side good for democracy?
These are crazy times to be running campaigns either for party leadership, a provincial campaign or prepping for a national campaign. It's how the Trump factor has changed everything, even things that have nothing really to do with him. That's the topic for SMT this week and both Fred DeLorey and Bruce Anderson have thoughts on this. Also, a feature...
Bruce Anderson and Fred DeLorey go head to head on the tariff issue, or are they in agreement? Who blinked? Trump or Trudeau? These are strange times and this YouTube conversation provesit! Then Keith Boag joins The Bridge podcast for his always incisive, non partisan take on the same story.
Political campaigns have often depended on candidates getting endorsements and getting interviews. Does either matter anymore? Bruce Anderson and Fred DeLorey bounce that one back and forth on this week's SMT. Plus, will a Doug Ford campaign get in the way of the Liberal Leadership. Segment two (for the audio show only) is an excerpt from my onstage interview at...
Bruce Anderson joins with former Conservative campaign manager, Fred DeLorey who joins our Tuesday lineup for insider political talk during the Liberal leadership race. Today, the two look at how campaign decisions that take place in the background can impact the race.
By this weekend the Liberal leadership race will likely be all set. Carney is in already, Freeland should be in by Sunday. What are the impressions so far? Who's up, who's down? And is the idea of a carbon tax election still likely or is that all but gone now? And what about Donald Trump and the faltering attempt at...
Liberals are gathering at the gate, with some poised to enter the race for the leadership. Meanwhile, most eyes are focused on Donald Trump and his threat of tariffs and annexation. Where's this leading? Chantal Hebert and Bruce Anderson set things up for what is likely to be a fascinating few days ahead.
We can finally stop asking "Will he or Won't he?" because he did. He called it quits and now the race is on to see who leads the Liberals to either possible extinction or surprise recovery. No small task, yet no trouble finding names who seem like they want to give it a go. Chantal Hebert and Bruce Anderson join...
Two potential successors to Justin Trudeau draw more public support when it comes to who can best represent Canadians interests with the Trump Administration. In our latest national survey (December 21-23rd 2024) we asked respondents which of 6 potential new Liberal leaders would “do the best job representing Canadians interests in negotiating the right trade and overall relationship with the...
In our latest national survey (December 21-23rd 2024) we asked respondents which of 6 potential new Liberal leaders would “do the best job representing Canadians interests in negotiating the right trade and overall relationship with the incoming Trump Administration.
if Justin Trudeau decides to step down. In terms of first choice preferences, Chrystia Freeland and Mark Carney garnered more support than Leblanc, Anand, Wilkinson, Champagne, Joly, Clark. In our latest national survey (conducted just before Christmas, we asked people to rank order their preferences for Liberal leader, if Justin Trudeau decides to step down. In terms of first choice...
if Justin Trudeau decides to step down. In terms of first choice preferences, Chrystia Freeland and Mark Carney garnered more support than Leblanc, Anand, Wilkinson, Champagne, Joly, Clark
Late reaction to the shuffle, the Singh threat, and Poilievre's request.
I don't know whether in those dying moments of April 1912 they actually shuffled the deck chairs on the Titanic, but it sure looks like they are doing just that on the ship Trudeau as wave after wave batters the hull. Can a pre-Christmas cabinet shuffle save the government or is it just another delay to the inevitable? Bruce and...
Could Ottawa get any wilder? Apparently not. A finance minister quits hours before the fall economic statement. A prime minister is considering his future with most of his remaining caucus considering theirs. Bruce and Chantal have their says on what all this means and where its heading.
The minister of finance prepares her Monday Economic Statement while rumours fly, again, that Mark Carney is about to join the cabinet. But if that sounds crazy just look at the chaotic Canadian response to Donald Trump's trade threats. It's another Good Talk Friday as Chantal Hebert and Bruce Anderson settle in with their take on another weird week.
A week after their Mar a Lago dinner what was actually accomplished by the Trudeau-Trump dinner? Is Canada now dancing to the Trump tune or is there a chance for a meaningful all-Canadian approach to dealing with the new President and his agenda? Bruce and Chantal join in for their assessment of the new top line item on the Ottawa...
Donald Trump threatens 25 percent tariffs on Canada and Mexico unless both countries clean up their border issues and stop dumping migrants and fentanyl into the US. Mexico says Trump has it all wrong while Canada seems to suggest "yes sir, we'll get right at that". What's going on?Chantal and Bruce join to discuss.
A GST holiday, 250 dollar cheques, what's next as the Liberals try to win back Canadians in the months before an election. If it looks desperate, then call it that, is the way some are describing the latest actions of the Trudeau government. Chantal Hebert and Bruce Anderson have their say on yet another week where the Trudeau liberals look...
Donald Trump's win has changed everything so why not change the Canadian election timetable? Thart's Chantal's suggestion this week and it provides a lot of Good Talk with Bruce and me. In fact that suggestion is the basis for the whole hour this week with lots of off ramps into the economy, immigration and Elon Musk.
A lot of people were surprised on Tuesday night but now with days to ponder the Trump victory the real fallout begins. Bruce and Chantal have their thoughts on why Americans delivered the result they did, and then, they deal with how Canada is reacting to the decision and what it means for us.
No encore edition this Wednesday, instead this is the real deal. Donald Trump is heading back to the White House after a huge win last night over Kamala Harris. What happened? What does it mean? And what happens next? Keith Boag and Bruce Anderson join us for a roundtable on the comeback of the ages.
No encore edition this Wednesday, instead this is the real deal. Donald Trump is heading back to the White House after a huge win last night over Kamala Harris. What happened? What does it mean? And what happens next? Keith Boag and Bruce Anderson join us for a roundtable on the comeback of the ages.
The time to the US election can be counted in days and hours now. Billions of dollars have been spent by the Harris and Trump campaigns. The outcome is uncertain. Polls continue to resist the hopes of many that a breakout will occur, that one of the candidates will see a surge in support, based on an ad, a promise...
The time to the US election can be counted in days and hours now. Billions of dollars have been spent by the Harris and Trump campaigns. The outcome is uncertain. Polls continue to resist the hopes of many that a breakout will occur, that one of the candidates will see a surge in support, based on an ad, a promise...
So, did he dodge the coup? Does Justin Trudeau now have a clear path to the next election? After weeks of rumours and coded, secret talk, the plotters had their say in the caucus, and then it seemed everyone moved on. Or have they? Chantal and Bruce are here to chat about all this and more because there's always more!
In our most recent survey, conducted between October 8-12th, among 2000 adult Canadians, we explored what kind of government Canadians want in Ottawa and what priorities matter most to them. The highlights of the findings are below.
In our most recent survey, conducted between October 8-12th, among 2000 adult Canadians, we explored what kind of government Canadians want in Ottawa and what priorities matter most to them. The highlights of the findings are below.
The clock is ticking on Justin Trudeau as one issue after another is somehow connected to his leadership problems. There are some very serious topics to discuss, from foreign interference to a caucus revolt to a cabinet shuffle, and Chantal Hebert and Bruce Anderson are here to give us their take on all of them.
In a week when many Canadians were bored silly by the constant barrage of process stories coming out of Parliament, something else was happening. Rumours circulated that the Trudeau government was considering a procedure to shut Parliament down for weeks or even months. It's the P word. What would that mean? Also today on Good Talk, Bruce and Chantal discuss...
The US economy is in pretty solid shape – growing at a healthy clip, low unemployment and inflation. But consumers don’t feel it. Only 28% think the country is going in the right direction. Joe Biden’s approval rating is 41%. Numbers like that normally lead to a change in which party occupies the White House. But this is an anything...
We could be only months away from an election in Canada, so is there anything we need to learn from watching the debate over fact-checking in the United States? We've witnessed three debates in the US presidential race over the last few months and fact-checking has been an issue in all three. On today's Good Talk, Chantal and Bruce take...
New spark*insights research finds two-thirds of Canadians believe work from home helps organizational productivity.
New spark*insights research finds two-thirds of Canadians believe work from home helps organizational productivity.
A fascinating discussion about Justin Trudeau's options makes up the last fifteen minutes of today's Good Talk. But first, it's one thing when the Conservatives slam the CBC, threaten to defund it, and raise money from supporters by making the threat. But now they're suggesting there's a conspiracy between CTV and its parent company Bell, to bad mouth and lie...
A wild week for Jagmeet Singh from a byelection victory to an apparent challenge to Pierre Poilievre to put up the dukes as we used to say. All this in a testy House of Commons where the Conservatives seem to be losing the battle to force a quick election. And how about this? The Bloc Quebecois as the next official...
Monday is a huge day for all political parties in Canada. Parliament returns but two key byelections, one in Manitoba and one in Quebec, could impact everything. Chantal and Bruce are here to try to put everything in that context. That includes Carbon Tax, Air Canada, and Mark Carney.
A quiet political summer in Ottawa turned very different with Jagmeet Singh's decision to "tear up" the deal between the NDP and LIberals. That has led to all sorts of fallout so time to analyze what's what on the national political landscape. Chantal Hebert and Bruce Anderson are here with lots to say on all this.
Bruce and Chantal join me for a wide open discussion about the politics of the summer of 2024. Everything it seems changed in the United States, but did anything change in Canada?
spark*insights conducted a national survey, commissioned by Canada’s steel and aluminum industries, among 1,815 adult Canadians, online, between the dates August 3rd-7th, 2024. The highlights of the findings are below.
spark*insights conducted a national survey, commissioned by Canada’s steel and aluminum industries, among 1,815 adult Canadians, online, between the dates August 3rd-7th, 2024. The highlights of the findings are below.
In our survey of 1,815 Canadians (August 3rd-7th, 2024) we asked Canadians who they would vote for if they could choose between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Harris (68%) would more than double Trump’s support (32%). She would win in every part of the country, but somewhat more narrowly in Alberta (56%-44%). Harris would have a 48-point lead among women...
