SMT -- Opening Impressions -- Danielle Smith, French Debates, Crowd Size, Tom Mulcair
It's only been forty eight hours and opening impressions rarely last long, but what about these? How damaging was Danielle...
Fred Delorey
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SMT -- What Are The Polls Telling Us?
There seems to be a poll a day recently and while they're each a bit different. there is one common...
SMT -- How To Deal With The Trump Factor In A Campaign
Bruce Anderson and Fred Delorey drop by for a Smoke Mirrors and the Truth episode that deals with what is...
SMT - When Is A Gaffe Really A Gaffe?
Enter the Fred DeLorey/Bruce Anderson spin room as we deconstruct elements of last night's french language liberal leadership contender's debate...
Smoke Mirrors and the Truth -- The Art of The Pivot?
These are crazy times to be running campaigns either for party leadership, a provincial campaign or prepping for a national...
SMT - Who Blinked First -- Trump or Trudeau?
Bruce Anderson and Fred DeLorey go head to head on the tariff issue, or are they in agreement? Who blinked...
SMT -- Do Endorsements or Interviews Matter?
Political campaigns have often depended on candidates getting endorsements and getting interviews. Does either matter anymore? Bruce Anderson and Fred...
SMT - The Return of Smoke Mirrors and The Truth
Bruce Anderson joins with former Conservative campaign manager, Fred DeLorey who joins our Tuesday lineup for insider political talk during...
Do Trudeau's actions prove we need to make the Governor General democratically legitimate?
Canada finds itself in a perilous moment. Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation as Prime Minister, effective when a new...
Justin Trudeau convinced he's still the life of the party
The party’s over, Justin – time to go home Justin Trudeau is that guy at the Christmas party who just...
Trudeau said he needed new mandate to fight COVID — why not Trump's tariff threat?
In the summer of 2021, Justin Trudeau argued that he needed a new mandate to lead Canadians through the COVID-19 pandemic.
When taking on Trump, Team Canada needs a captain—and that should be Poilievre, not Trudeau
In hockey, the captain isn’t just a leader—they’re the one who rallies the team, sets the tone, and fights for...
Canada can’t afford to stall on defence anymore
With Trump’s decisive victory, Canada’s defence strategy can no longer be ‘business as usual.’ The message from Washington couldn’t be...
Nova Scotia needs to take the fight to Ottawa
Nova Scotia has a proud tradition of resilience, forged through centuries of weathering economic hardships, isolation and both man-made and...
Do the Liberals care about environmental stewardship or just trendy climate issues? The Jasper disaster provides a damning answer
As a proud Conservative who also considers himself a Green Tory, I believe that the essence of conservatism lies in...
Prince William's Disregard for Canada: A Tale of Two Sons
Last Friday night marked an unforgettable milestone in Canada's men's soccer history. Our national men’s team triumphed over Venezuela in...
Harper to foreign affairs in a Poilievre government?
Should a future Conservative government look to the past — and the U.K. — for guidance on foreign affairs? In...
Cracking shells and credibility: MacAulay’s lobster feast in Malaysia exposes Liberal disconnect
In the realm of politics, the image projected by those in power can often speak louder than their policies or...
“Go Like Hell”: Tim Houston's urgent bid to transform Nova Scotia's healthcare
In Nova Scotia, where recent snowstorms have added a chill to daily lives, an even more formidable storm has been...
The Enigma of Electoral Reform: A Conversation Beyond the Blue and Red Divide
In this week's episode of On Background, we venture into the labyrinth of electoral reform, guided by none other than...
McDonald’s maverick move — the canary in the Liberal coal mine as a Conservative campaign dream
In the political landscape of Canada, where energy policies and environmental concerns are at the forefront, my birthplace, Cape Breton...
Christmas Cheers: Saluting Political Staffers
As the festive season wraps its arms around us, with its twinkling lights and the promise of a brief respite...
Merry Christmas, you filthy staffers: Unwrapping the Joys and Challenges of Political Staffing
In an ode to the countless hard working political staffers, we go On Background with former Liberal, Conservative and NDP...
Justin Trudeau should box again: How the Liberals Retake Their Lead as Digital Campaigners
We go On Background with Dave Sommer, Associate Creative Director at Creative Currency and VP at Enterprise Canada, former Deputy...
The Art of Digital Persuasion: Poilievre's Viral Strategy Unveiled
In this era where the digital landscape is as contested as the physical, the art of communication has evolved into...
The Canadian Political Chessboard: Navigating a Future of Minority Governments
In the grand theatre of Canadian politics, a pattern emerges, as unmistakable as it is intriguing. Since the inception of...
Biting into politics: Poilievre’s orchard moment captivates Canada
In a picturesque apple orchard, a backdrop emblematic of rustic Canadian charm, Pierre Poilievre stood poised, an apple in hand...