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Trump wants to absorb Canada, says Trudeau

    Trump wants to absorb Canada, says Trudeau

    Canada got a temporary reprieve from Donald Trump’s tariffs, but the fight is far from over — and may be more existential than we thought. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau now says the U.S. president’s threat to turn Canada into the 51st state ‘is a real thing.’

    How to make Canada better in a crisis, with Alasdair Roberts

      How to make Canada better in a crisis, with Alasdair Roberts

      Peter Mazereeuw talks with Alasdair Roberts about the reasons Canada's governments have struggled to work together to achieve big things...

      The Numbers: Something's happening in the polls

        The Numbers: Something's happening in the polls

        The trend is getting irrefutable — the Liberals have reversed their slide since Justin Trudeau’s resignation. But just how competitive...

        Is the U.S. tariff delay a win for Trudeau?

          Is the U.S. tariff delay a win for Trudeau?

          At Issue this week: U.S. President Donald Trump gives Canada a 30-day break from punishing tariffs in exchange for more...

          ‘Buy Canadian’ and the week Canadians got mad at the U.S.

            ‘Buy Canadian’ and the week Canadians got mad at the U.S.

            The U.S. tariff threats against Canada may be on pause, but the reaction from many Canadians shows that the cross-border...

            Unready and out of step

              Unready and out of step

              There’s so little you can count on in today’s world, but you can hang your hat on this: observers of...

              Is Canada ready for the next tariff fight?

                Is Canada ready for the next tariff fight?

                Many Canadians breathed a sigh of relief on Monday, after Justin Trudeau and Donald Trump agreed to pause tariffs for...



                How border communities are dealing with tariff limbo

                  How border communities are dealing with tariff limbo

                  After a wild few days, the U.S. tariffs are on pause. Canada has avoided the measures, for now, but the...

                  Three Businesses Jerked Around by Trump

                    Three Businesses Jerked Around by Trump

                    On Saturday, President Trump followed through with his promise of 25 percent tariffs on Canadian goods and 10 percent on...

                    Hot Mic

                      Hot Mic

                      David Herle, Scott Reid, Jordan Leichnitz, and while Kory Teneycke is away for the Ontario election, we've got special guest...

                      Trade war on hold as Trump threats loom

                        Trade war on hold as Trump threats loom

                        Hours before historic, damaging tariffs were set to be imposed between Canada and the U.S., the two nations stepped back...

                        What is Trump's tariff endgame?

                          What is Trump's tariff endgame?

                          On Monday, after a long phone call with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, U.S. President Donald Trump put a pause on...

                          Tariffs on pause. For now.

                            Tariffs on pause. For now.

                            In an extraordinary turn of events, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced late Monday that the U.S would be delaying tariffs...

                            Karina Gould, Liberal Party of Canada Leadership Candidate

                              Karina Gould, Liberal Party of Canada Leadership Candidate

                              Greetings, you curiouser and curiouser Herle Burly-ites! We’re diving right into the Liberal Leadership Race today with former Government House...

                              Trump has already changed everything in the Middle East

                                Trump has already changed everything in the Middle East

                                It’s the deal no one thought they wanted and one the Biden administration couldn’t get done. Then Donald Trump showed...

                                A Weird Way to Win the Trade War with Trump

                                  A Weird Way to Win the Trade War with Trump

                                  Today’s show is about a novel strategy for Canada to fight back against Trump’s Trade War. Trump is set to...



                                  The clock ticks down on Trump’s tariffs

                                    The clock ticks down on Trump’s tariffs

                                    We’ve been waiting weeks for this, and even now — we’re still not exactly sure what to expect. But today...

                                    Eric Miller explains the tariff war

                                      Eric Miller explains the tariff war

                                      Eric Miller is a Washington-based trade consultant who used to work in Canada's government. He joins The Hot Room to...

                                      The Numbers: Are the Liberals up a lot, a bit, or not at all?

                                        The Numbers: Are the Liberals up a lot, a bit, or not at all?

                                        One thing seems clear these days: the polls aren’t very clear these days. While there appears to be some indication...

                                        Is Canada getting through to Trump on tariffs?

                                          Is Canada getting through to Trump on tariffs?

                                          At Issue this week: With just two days to go until Trump’s tariff deadline, are Canada’s retaliation threats getting through...

                                          Will Doug Ford's early election gamble in Ontario pay off?

                                            Will Doug Ford's early election gamble in Ontario pay off?

                                            After months of speculation, Doug Ford has sent Ontarians to the polls early. The election campaign officially kicked off this...

                                            Demystifying opinion polls as election fever heats up

                                              Demystifying opinion polls as election fever heats up

                                              From door knocks to landline calls, online clicks to AI, someone always wants to know what you think.

                                              DeepSeek and China’s AI power move

                                                DeepSeek and China’s AI power move

                                                A small Chinese tech company called Deepseek has upended the world of AI. Deepseek recently released a large language model...

                                                Is the political landscape shifting?

                                                  Is the political landscape shifting?

                                                  Canada’s political environment appears to be in flux, as the threats of tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump, the resignation...

                                                  When America attacks

                                                    When America attacks

                                                    It's beginning to look a lot like statehood: Danielle Smith and more on the pod

                                                    Foreign interference inquiry finds ‘problematic’ conduct

                                                      Foreign interference inquiry finds ‘problematic’ conduct

                                                      After an 18-month long public inquiry, the final report on foreign interference in Canada has been released. Justice Marie-Josée Hogue’s...

                                                      The end of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion?

                                                        The end of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion?

                                                        On his first night back in the Oval Office, US President Donald Trump signed a series of sweeping executive orders...

                                                        Did Jagmeet Singh Miss His Big Chance?

                                                          Did Jagmeet Singh Miss His Big Chance?

                                                          Did Jagmeet Singh Miss His Big Chance?

                                                          Liberal leadership hopeful Karina Gould

                                                            Liberal leadership hopeful Karina Gould

                                                            Liberal leadership candidate Karina Gould was elected as the member of Parliament for Burlington in 2015 at the age of...

                                                            So how's the Liberal leadership race going?

                                                              So how's the Liberal leadership race going?

                                                              Ottawa MP Chandra Arya has been kicked out of the race to replace Justin Trudeau as Liberal leader and as...

                                                              Watching Bambi Learn To Walk

                                                                Watching Bambi Learn To Walk

                                                                David Herle, Scott Reid, Jordan Leichnitz and Kory Teneycke provide insights on the latest in Canadian politics. Plus, our weekly...

                                                                The reason Trump plans to crush Canada that our politicians just don’t get

                                                                  The reason Trump plans to crush Canada that our politicians just don’t get

                                                                  It’s not just about tariffs. If you examine what the America First advisers around Trump really think, you’ll understand their...

                                                                  Politics! Carney pulls ahead, Ford to trigger election

                                                                    Politics! Carney pulls ahead, Ford to trigger election

                                                                    The Liberal leadership race really got underway this week. Mark Carney wracked up endorsements from current cabinet ministers, while Chrystia...

                                                                    The Five Eyes: security, spying and surveillance under Trump

                                                                      The Five Eyes: security, spying and surveillance under Trump

                                                                      Donald Trump is not a fan of international coalitions. He is also not a fan of intelligence agencies. And yet...

                                                                      A Better Way on Trump, Tariffs, and Trade with Trevor Tombe

                                                                        A Better Way on Trump, Tariffs, and Trade with Trevor Tombe

                                                                        Canadian leaders have been consumed with how to respond. Taxing or restricting our oil and gas to the U.S., has...

                                                                        Chrystia Freeland makes her case to replace Trudeau

                                                                          Chrystia Freeland makes her case to replace Trudeau

                                                                          Time's up for anyone mulling a bid to lead the Liberal Party. With the deadline to enter behind them, candidates...

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

                                                                            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...

                                                                            The Numbers: Will Ontario give Doug Ford a new mandate?

                                                                              The Numbers: Will Ontario give Doug Ford a new mandate?

                                                                              Citing the need for a new, stronger mandate to take on Donald Trump’s tariffs, Doug Ford looks poised to call...

                                                                              Is Canada ready for Trump’s tariff turmoil?

                                                                                Is Canada ready for Trump’s tariff turmoil?

                                                                                At Issue this week: Donald Trump continues to lob tariff threats at Canada, now as president of the United States...

                                                                                An inside look at how the feds are dealing with the onslaught of American threats

                                                                                  An inside look at how the feds are dealing with the onslaught of American threats

                                                                                  It's only been 5 days since Donald Trump has been president, but you'd be right to feel like we've been...

                                                                                  Elon Musk, Nazi accusations, and the ADL

                                                                                    Elon Musk, Nazi accusations, and the ADL

                                                                                    On Monday night, tech billionaire Elon Musk spoke at President Trump's inauguration rally in Washington. In the middle of that...

                                                                                    Who is Mark Carney?

                                                                                      Who is Mark Carney?

                                                                                      There’s been a ton of buzz around Mark Carney throwing his hat into the Liberal leadership race. Many Liberals see...

                                                                                      What's happening with the TikTok ban?

                                                                                        What's happening with the TikTok ban?

                                                                                        The United States banned TikTok. But Donald Trump says it can still operate in America, for now. The Executive Order...