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Join Marco Vigliotti, Editor-in-Chief of iPolitics, and Brian Storseth, Publisher of iPolitics and former Alberta MP, each week for No Talking Points, an unfiltered look at the latest developments in Canadian politics.

  1. Major Projects... Major Regulations

    2D AGO

    Major Projects... Major Regulations

    Marco Vigliotti and Brian Storseth sit down with Laura Kurkimaki (McMillan Vantage), Claire Seaborn (Torys LLP), and iPolitics reporter Aya Dufour to break down the future of Canada’s major projects, including approvals, legal challenges, and the political battles surrounding them. The conversation also turns to carbon pricing tensions between Alberta and Ottawa, and the municipal election contest beginning to take shape in the City of Ottawa.

    49 min
  2. Pipelines, Climate, and a Country Dividing?

    MAY 6

    Pipelines, Climate, and a Country Dividing?

    Marco Vigliotti is joined by Cameron Ahmad (Former Director of Communications to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau), Farees Nathoo (Enterprise Canada), and Kyla Ronellenfitsch (Relay Strategies) to explore the political stakes behind Canada’s pipeline debates, the tension between energy and climate policy, and the resurgence of separatist sentiment in Alberta.

    43 min
  3. Deficits, Debt & the Affordability Crisis

    APR 30

    Deficits, Debt & the Affordability Crisis

    Hosts Marco Vigliotti and Brian Storseth are joined by Bahoz Dara Aziz (Navigator), Michel Breau (Wellington Dupont Public Affairs), and Cole Hogan (Conservative Strategist) to deep dive into the Carney government's first Spring Economic Update. From the $66.9 billion deficit to the Team Canada Strong Fund, Canada’s affordability crunch, and CUSMA negotiations, the panel breaks down what it all means.

    50 min
  4. Unfiltered: Race to City Hall - How Does Ottawa’s Mayor Measure Up?

    APR 23 ·  BONUS

    Unfiltered: Race to City Hall - How Does Ottawa’s Mayor Measure Up?

    In this bonus episode, Brian Storseth is joined by David Valentin of Liaison Strategies to unpack new polling released through a partnership with iPolitics’ Compass News Ottawa. What do the numbers say about Mayor Mark Sutcliffe? From crime and transit to affordability and the future of Lansdowne, they break down how Ottawa residents are grading their mayor. Keep up with Compass News Ottawa https://compassnews.ca/ottawa/ Liaison Strategies https://press.liaisonstrategies.ca/

    38 min
  5. The PM’s Sunday Address & the Curious Case of a Private Jet

    APR 22

    The PM’s Sunday Address & the Curious Case of a Private Jet

    This week, Marco Vigliotti is joined by Charles Finlay (Toronto Metropolitan University's Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst), Kyle Harrietha (former Chief of Staff to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources), and Brittney Kerr (Framepoint Public Affairs) to discuss a range of topics, including Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Sunday address and its potential impact on ongoing trade negotiations and relations with the United States. The panel also examines Doug Ford’s decision to purchase a private plane and sell it back just days later.

    42 min
  6. Pete Hoekstra: “51st State” Talk, Chinese EVs, and CUSMA

    APR 21 ·  BONUS

    Pete Hoekstra: “51st State” Talk, Chinese EVs, and CUSMA

    Marco Vigliotti sits down with U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra for a No Talking Points conversation on everything shaping Canada–U.S. relations, “51st state” talk, Buy Canadian rhetoric, Canadian tourism in the U.S., Chinese EVs, border security, and CUSMA negotiations. And yes, we ask: has he skated the Rideau Canal?

    48 min
  7. Mark Carney's Majority Era

    APR 15

    Mark Carney's Majority Era

    A whirlwind political weekend has reshaped the landscape. Following the Liberal Convention and three by-elections, Mark Carney now leads a majority government. Hosts Marco Vigliotti and Brian Storseth, joined by Zita Astravas and Dr. Tim Sargent, unpack how it happened, including the five MPs who’ve already crossed the floor. Is this just the beginning?

    53 min
  8. 1 Convention, 3 By-Elections… Maybe a Majority?

    APR 8

    1 Convention, 3 By-Elections… Maybe a Majority?

    Hosts Marco Vigliotti and Brian Storseth are joined by Sarah Hamilton, Principal (Alberta) at Wellington Dupont Public Affairs, to discuss how the outcomes of three upcoming by-elections could hand Prime Minister Mark Carney a majority government, what that could mean for potential floor crossers, and what to watch ahead of the upcoming Liberal Party convention.

    49 min
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Join Marco Vigliotti, Editor-in-Chief of iPolitics, and Brian Storseth, Publisher of iPolitics and former Alberta MP, each week for No Talking Points, an unfiltered look at the latest developments in Canadian politics.

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  • Creator
    iPolitics
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © iPolitics
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