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14/02/2025

The Conservatives attempt to rewrite their playbook

For the past two years, the Conservatives drove home the message that things were "broken" in Canada and that the governing Liberals, specifically Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, was to blame. Whether it was branding the rising cost of living 'Justinflation' or blaming those costs on the Liberals' carbon price and urging Canadians to 'Axe the Tax,' the Tories' messaging was working perfectly fine. Then U.S. President Donald Trump returned to the White House and, with that, a new obstacle blocked Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's path to power. Trump says he's serious about annexing Canada through economic means. His threats to impose across-the-board tariffs have already caused panic in this country, and it's led to a bounce in the polls for the federal Liberals. Though the Conservatives had enjoyed a 27-point lead over the Liberals for a while, a Leger poll this week seemed to confirm a new trend: a single-digit gap between both parties — and if Mark Carney led the Liberals, the possibility the Grits could win. With Trudeau's resignation, and Liberal leadership candidates pledging to axe-the-tax, those issues are now off the table. Is it Trump's return that changes the ballot question for the next Federal election? Does winning now depend on whether the Conservatives can be seen as the best defenders of Canada against an unpredictable threat coming from our southern border? In this episode of "It's Political," Pollara Chief Strategy Officer Dan Arnold and 338canada.com's editor-in-chief Philippe J. Fournier join us for a deep dive on what the numbers really signal. Then, we'll explore the current challenges facing Pierre Poilievre and the Conservative party with Toronto Star Ottawa reporters Raisa Patel and Ryan Tumilty, along with Radio-Canada's Christian Noël. In this episode: Pollara Strategic Insight's Chief Strategy Officer Dan Arnold, 338canada.com Editor-in-Chief and Politico Contributor Philippe J. Fournier; Toronto Star Ottawa Bureau reporter Raisa Patel; Toronto Star Ottawa Bureau reporter Ryan Tumilty; and Radio-Canada parliamentary bureau journalist Christian Noël. Hosted by Althia Raj. Some of the clips this week were sourced from CPAC, Fox News, CBC, CTV, Radio-Canada, Global News, CP24, Toronto Sun, the X accounts of Pierre Poilievre, Chrystia Freeland, and Mark Carney, and Poilievre's YouTube account. This episode of "It's Political" was produced by Althia Raj and Julia De Laurentiis Johnston. Matt Hearn is our sound engineer. Our theme music is by Isaac Joel.

14/02/2025

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42 min
19/06/2023

Your last-minute Toronto mayoral election questions, answered

Guests: Toronto Star City Hall Bureau Chief David Rider, and reporters Alyshah Hasham and Ben Spurr, join guest host Edward Keenan One week before election day, undecided Toronto voters are wrestling with the choice of who to vote for as the city's next mayor. To help, we've assembled the reporters of the Toronto Star's city hall bureau, who have been covering the campaign. Together they go over the latest poll results that show Olivia Chow with a more commanding lead than ever and tackle questions from readers on provincial relations, public space, budget issues, who gets to keep their job while they run, who gets coverage and other issues. This episode was produced by Ed Keenan and Paulo Marques.

19/06/2023

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55 min
02/11/2023

As green space shrinks, how do we raise kids in a concrete world?

Guest: Kate Allen, climate change reporter Fresh air, trees, grass on bare feet. The sound of birds while playing on a playground. Leisurely swinging in the shadow of a tree. Many of us have childhood memories outside in parks and forests, and research shows this time is key to our physical, mental and social well-being and development. So what about the children being raised in urban centres like Toronto, where green space has shrunk significantly over the past two decades as the region faces pressure to build housing and city reports warn that the amount of parkland per person risks falling further. As part of the Star's "The Kids Aren't All Right" series, climate change reporter Kate Allen joins "This Matters" to discuss the impacts on children and their development. This episode was produced by Paolo Marques and Brian Bradley.

02/11/2023

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18 min
24/01/2025

How Trudeau's departure and Trump's tariffs change political calculations

The 2025 political landscape is looking very different than it did just a few weeks ago. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's pending resignation, the prorogation of Parliament, and the sudden Liberal leadership race has offered the Grits a new lifeline. U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to hit Canada with 25 per cent tariffs on Feb. 1 also offers the political parties another chance at reframing themselves and what they want the ballot question to be at the next election, whether that's in eight weeks or eight months. This week on "It's Political," former Conservative party campaign director Fred DeLorey, former Prime Minister's Office head of policy and cabinet affairs Marci Surkes and former NDP press secretary Allison Gifford join Althia to talk about the shifting landscape and what it means for the major players. But first, Future Borders Coalition's Laura Dawson explains what Trump's latest threats could mean for Canada, and how best to brace for the impact. In this episode: Compass Rose Group chief strategy officer and former senior advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Marci Surkes; NorthStar Public Affairs chair Fred DeLorey; Clear Strategy vice-president of public policy Allison Gifford; and Future Borders Coalition executive director Laura Dawson. Hosted by Althia Raj. Some of the clips this week were sourced from CPAC, CP24 and the White House. This episode of "It's Political" was produced by Althia Raj and Kevin Sexton. Matt Hearn is our sound engineer. Our theme music is by Isaac Joel.

24/01/2025

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39 min
04/11/2022

An environmentalist's hope in hell

Guest: Jonathon Porritt, Founder, Forum for the Future Jonathon Porritt, a noted environmentalist and writer, has been at the forefront of the British green movement for five decades. And though he acknowledges the environmental precipice the Earth is currently perched on, he also admits to a sense of hopefulness he hasn't felt in a long time. In this episode of "Responsible Investing for a Sustainable Economy," Porritt talks about navigating that path between despair and hope and the work that his organization, Forum for the Future, is doing promoting the transition to a low-carbon economy.

04/11/2022

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26 min
19/07/2021

Single dad, two bedrooms, three kids, $80,000 in debt. How does Rohan take care of his children now and in the future?

Rohan is a 40-year-old single father of three making $80,000 a year in the pharma industry. He is also $80,000 in debt and is struggling to make ends meet. He also has some regrets about his condo in this market and wants help on how to best ensure his kids are taken care of now and well into their futures. Evy speaks with financial adviser Jason Heath for recommendations. All of our participants have been granted anonymity, and so we'll be using voice actors for their quotes.

19/07/2021

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8 min
14/09/2021

Temperature check: Comparing platforms on climate change

Guest: Alex Ballingall, Ottawa based politics reporter joins to talk climate change in the election. As wild fires burn in Western Canada, it seems like a day does not go by without further news about the climate crisis and the worsening shape of the planet, and the real consequences we are already seeing. Many experts are saying that changes need to be made immediately to tackle the problem, and in this election all the parties have released their platforms to how they would do that. We take a look at the plans and discuss how the issue of climate change has been in a factor in the election so far. If you would like to support the journalism of the Toronto Star, you can subscribe at thestar.com/subscribingmatters.

14/09/2021

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18 min
16/06/2022

Fact or Fiction: Weaponizing political division for partisan gain

This week on It's Political, we focus on political polarization and the political advantages and drawbacks of sowing division, and whether Canadians are really that divided. Guests: Transport Minister Omar Alghabra, Abacus Data CEO David Coletto, Marci Surkes, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's former executive director of policy and cabinet affairs, Karl Bélanger, former NDP principal to Jack Layton, Melanie Paradis, the former communications director to Erin O'Toole, as well as True North broadcaster Andrew Lawton and Riwi's Rikki Sargent.

16/06/2022

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53 min
19/09/2025

Serial vandalism of Toronto speed cameras are about something bigger

Lately, speed cameras in this city and neighbouring cities have become a symbol and target of people's rage. The Parkside Drive speed camera was erected when this spot saw a horrific and fatal crash in 2021, due to speeding. It is now Toronto's most prolific speed cam and was recently cut down by vandals for the seventh time in eleven months. And earlier this month 16 cameras across the city were taken out in a single night. This week, three more have come down. The City of Vaughan has decided to remove speed cameras all together after rolling out its program just earlier this year. Premier Ford has voiced his disdain for speed cameras and some individuals vocally echo him. Community safety organizations and reports, however, say they're effective. We're joined today by Toronto Star's resident Speed Cam man, Raju Mudhar, to give us the facts while we zoom out and chat about what all of this may really be about. Audio Sources: Deputy Inspector Peter Wallace, Toronto Police Service, CP24

19/09/2025

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27 min
11/03/2022

You asked about responsible investing, we answered

Guest: Darryl Brown, founder of You&Yours Financial Welcome to another episode of "Responsible Investing for a Sustainable Economy." We asked listeners for questions and they delivered! Host Tim Nash is joined by Darryl Brown, senior investment planner for Good Investing and founder of You&Yours Financial, to answer some of the pressing questions about responsible investing and personal finance. Host Tim Nash is the Founder of Good Investing and has been a leader in responsible investing, impact investing, and the green economy for more than a decade.

11/03/2022

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25 min

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