The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

It is the morning after the day before, or in other terms, the day after the FES, the Fall Economic Statement. Was it a good day or a bad day for the Liberals as they try to climb out of their double-digit deficit to the Conservatives in the opinion polls? Bruce is here for a spirited discussion about that. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

My fourth book, and my second co-authored with Mark Bulgutch is released by publisher Simon and Schuster today. It's called "How Canada Works" and to Mark and me is a testament to the people who quietly and without fanfare make the country work. Mark is my guest today as we explain how we found the jobs and the people who do them that are the centrepiece of our new book. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dr Janice Stein is with us again after a weekend of informative discussions at the Halifax International Security Conference. Janice shares with us some of what she heard and what she learned on both the Middle East situation and the war in Ukraine. The road ahead on both is not going to be easy or short. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We have set the normal political conversation aside for the first segment of Good Talk this week. Instead an emotional discussion about the loss of a Canadian cultural icon. His name -- Karl Tremblay, and for many Canadians they may not have heard of him, but today we'll tell you why he's someone, if you didn't know about, you should. Chantal and Bruce have their memories. Plus more potential splits in both the Liberals and the NDP, and what to expect with Pharmacare next week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is it the issue of our times or is it the forgotten issue of our times? Climate change. You had lots to say about comments we made yesterday on SMT and today you get the Bridge to air your thoughts. Plus the Random Ranter is by with his take on the "axing the taxing" debate. And some special letters about your feelings on last week's Your Turn on Remembrance Day. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You only have to be away from Ottawa for a few weeks to sense things have changed. Like the mood and the tone of the Parliament Hill community. It seems the polls have had an impact on the feel of the place. Bruce joins for SMT and there's lots to talk about. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Israel-Hamas war is in its fortieth day and new information from the Committee To Protect Journalists says 44 journalists have been killed during that time period. Why is this war so dangerous for journalists? We'll touch on that plus a series of other wide-ranging issues from climate change to artificial intelligence. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The debate around "pause" versus "ceasefire" continues but meanwhile, people are still dying in the Israel-Hamas war. Janice Stein is with us for what has become her regular Monday briefing on where the conflict stands. Plus her thoughts on a new a study into Canada's role in the Afghan war and why very few people can get their hands on the report. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Conservative's double-digit lead in the polls seems to have the NDP nervous about its deal with the Liberals which helps keep Justin Trudeau in power. Every week it seems the NDP is looking for more concessions from the Liberals to stay on board. How long can that last, how long will it last? Bruce and Chantal are with us with their thoughts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I asked for your stories about your family's connection to Remembrance Day. I wasn't sure what to expect but the emails just poured in. Today's episode is all you, and your stories. These represent some of the best of what you sent but there were lots more that could have easily made the cut! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A very strange couple of days for Joe Biden. Weekend polling was disastrous for the Democrats, but last night's voting results were anything but. What to make of that is the topic for SMT today with Bruce Anderson. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It’s an old saying but perhaps truer today than ever. Dr Samantha Nutt from War Child Canada has seen it all in sone of the most desperate corners of the world. And what frustrates her almost more than anything else if the fact that many countries just don’t learn the lessons of our history. She’s our guest for this conversation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Some stunning remarks from the head of the Ukrainian military have analysts around the world wondering whether Ukraine has decided no one can win its war with Russia. At the same time questions are now being raised about whether, in spite of its military advantage, Israel can "defeat" Hamas. Janice Stein is with us again for her regular Monday visit. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's been a disastrous week for the Liberals and equally so for Justin Trudeau. How deep does the problem go, and what may happen as a consequence? Some things that were held private are not being hidden anymore. What happens now? Bruce and Chantal are here to give their thoughts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Why am I not surprised? You had a lot to say about the Trudeau government's decision to change course, for three years anyway, on its carbon tax plan. The Random Ranter joins in too. Plus your thoughts on the Middle East, the CBC, and a lot more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The reverberations of the Trudeau carbon tax decision continue inspite of the PM’s own denial that there will be more changes in other areas. Was this a really bad move on the part of the government or one from which they can recover? Bruce is here for that. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A major speech by the foreign affairs minister yesterday prompts questions about whether this marks a shift in Canada's overall position on foreign policy. While most of the attention the speech received was about what Canada wants to see in the current Middle East conflict, there is more to talk about. So we spend a few minutes with former diplomat Colin Robertson on what he takes from what was said by Melanie Joly. And as promised, a major catch-up on the "end bits" front, from energy, to health care, to pay phones! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Janice Stein is with us again for an important conversation that goes beyond the headlines in the Israel-Hamas war. Context is everything in the Middle East and that’s the goal of this week’s discussion. We start on the mic talked about hostages for prisoners swap. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The carbon tax has been a signature part of the Liberal's climate change policy but last night may have been the beginning of the end of that signature. Bruce and Chantal have their thoughts on the prime minister's latest move on the energy front and wonder what might be next. That plus another good discussion on the national implications already coming out as a result of Alberta's plan for its own pension plan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Well, the Random Ranter has ignored Donald Trump since he debuted on The Bridge in September 2022. But not today. He's all in on debunking the former US President and he doesn't hold back. That plus another wide range of opinions from you on Your Turn -- from the Middle East, to EV's, to the CBC, to Alberta's pension plan idea. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After a day of meetings in Ottawa, the prime minister has announced that Canada is joining the call for "humanitarian pauses" in the Israel-Hamas war so civilians in Gaza can receive aid. Is there a distinction between humanitarian pauses and ceasefires? Does it matter? Bruce Anderson joins to discuss on this week's SMT. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is the pressure shifting to a ceasefire in the Middle East? France and the EU are now pushing for a ceasefire. The US and the UK remaining supportive of Israel’s right to defend itself after the October 7th attacks. Meanwhile, what is the thinking on the Arab street to all this? Dr Samantha Nutt is just back from Yemen and Jordan and joins us to talk about what she’s seen and heard. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Israel has been saying a full scale ground invasion was imminent and while some elements have been underway “full scale” has yet to happen. Why? Janice Stein is with us again with a wide ranging discussion on the latest of what is happening in the Middle East. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Both some of the international media and some country's leaders found out this week what happens when you jump to conclusions on blame. Especially in the Middle East. Bruce is away this week but The Economist's Rob Russo sits in with Chantal Hebert for an important conversation on the latest from the Israel-Hamas war. Also, discussions on the House of Commons, the NDP and Pierre Poilievre's position on the Alberta Pension Plan idea. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After an intense two weeks of watching the Middle East on the edge of a full-blown crisis, you share your thoughts and feelings about what you've witnessed. From who's to blame to what happens now? Plus other comments on the potential of LNG to WFH, work from home. And of course, the Random Ranter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Another horrific scene, this time in Gaza, and of all places a hospital. Who did it and why? That is the question today as accusations and counter-accusations reverberate across the Middle East and the world. Bruce Anderson is by with a classic SMT on this. Plus some thoughts on Pierre Poilievre's apple-picking video. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What happens behind the closed doors when a government faces a crisis -- who says what, and what are the do's and don'ts of crisis management? Former Harper cabinet minister James Moore and former Trudeau principal secretary Gerald Butts take us inside with their latest "conversation". Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It is a very complicated question and today we have Middle East expert and friend of The Bridge, Janice Stein, to help us answer that and some other basic questions on a rapidly evolving story. Dr Stein's expertise also involves conflict management, so how does this conflict end? Also today, the CEO of Enbridge, Greg Ebel, on his idea to move Canadian natural gas to export markets in Europe and China. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How does one describe the past week -- the hatred, the images, the response, the fact all could go on indefinitely? Chantal is in Banff this week, Bruce is in Ottawa. Their thoughts on the dominant story of the week and their expectations for the weekend's NDP convention in Ottawa. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Your thoughts and your questions about the horrible events in Israel over the past few days. The shock is still settling in for many of us but you do have thoughts and want to share them. The Random Ranter has thoughts too on something very different -- the issue of working from home. All this and more this week on Your Turn. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Our weekly chat with Bruce Anderson with disinformation the topic at hand. More examples, some quite sophisticated, are having an impact and the question centre stage is how to deal with it. And also some thoughts about where to look for leadership on the world stage. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The weekend of horror witnessed in Israel and the retaliation that has followed in Gaza may continue for some time and the fallout could be even more catastrophic than what we've already witnessed. Veteran correspondent and conflict analyst Brian Stewart has been joining us every Tuesday for the past year and a half to talk about Ukraine, today he's with us on that but also on the impact of what's now happening in the Middle East. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on October 6th. Ottawa plays hardball with the grocery titans but will the strategy pay off for consumers? Plus the latest on India and Ukraine. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ottawa plays hardball with the grocery titans but will the strategy pay off for consumers? Plus the latest on India and Ukraine. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Listeners were busy at their keyboards on two issues this week -- Truth and Reconciliation, and Pronouns. They both take centre stage on this week's edition of Your Turn, and the Random Ranter also jumps in on one of them. Plus lots of other comments ranging from Paul McCartney's guitar to the handles on a bottle of maple syrup! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lots to talk about this week with Bruce Anderson on SMT from Wab Kinew's historic Manitoba election victory, to the challenge the new Speaker faces in Ottawa, and who knows what about the soaring price of turkey! Plus a new segment Bruce wants to call "Grovel" where I correct things I got wrong in the last week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Was there a lesson in what we witnessed yesterday in a New York Courthouse? Maybe, we can hope anyway. Donald Trump is on trial for fraud and spewing his version of events, but how did some media cover that? Plus our regular Tuesday commentary from Brian Stewart about the conflict in Ukraine. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For many in the country, today is a day of opportunity to consider our shared history and help determine the path forward. Some thoughts on that, and then later a a new report on climate change and a chat with one of the world's leading authorities on sea ice and the massive loss of sea ice currently underway in both the Arctic and Antarctica. And then a bonus edition of End Bits! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's been a headline-making two weeks for Canada on the world stage. First the India story, and then the Speaker's story. Was it damaging and if so, how damaging? And, what's next? Bruce and Chantal bring their analysis to the Good Talk table. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A wide variety of opinions from across the country about recent events in Parliament, especially the debacle that led to the resignation of the Speaker. Listeners are upset and they're spreading the blame all around. And something different from the Ranter -- he has predictions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How much worse can things get for the Liberals? Does Justin Trudeau have a plan to recover from the "Nazi in the parliamentary gallery" story? If so, will it be enough to make people forget the national embarrassment caused by last Friday's incident. Bruce Anderson on that, plus his thoughts on how two polls done at the same time with the same question can result in such very different results. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Watching what happened in the House of Commons last Friday is still shocking. No one picked up on the Speaker's incredible blunder. Not MPs, not the audience and not the media. Why? Why don't we know our history? Also as always on Tuesdays, Brian Stewart drops by to give us his latest take on the situation in Ukraine. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Speaker of the House of Commons embarrasses himself and Parliament by honouring someone who fought for the Nazis. Does his eventual apology end the story? Then respected international analyst Janice Stein drops by with her regular feature "What Are We Missing?", looking at some of the countries that we aren't talking about as we focus for the most part on the countries in the major headlines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is there a way out of this India story or are the two sides just too entrenched in their positions? Chantal and Bruce have their thoughts on the story that has dominated the headlines all week. And Doug Ford -- does saying you're sorry clean up the Greenbelt mess? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Your thoughts on everything from the India story to the opening of Parliament to climate change. Even a letter calling the host's comments "juvenile". Yes we air it all. Plus the Random Ranter takes on the grocery chains. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will we ever get the questions swirling around the allegations against India answered? And if so, who will answer them? Bruce is here to try and sort out the key elements of a story that could be with us for quite some time. That plus the early reviews on Parliament's new fall session. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Two new investigations, one by journalists and the other by the UN, tell an ugly story. Brian Stewart joins us to carefully go through two stories we don't hear much about but are very real. One engineered by Ukraine, the other by Russia. Plus some opening comments about the Canada/India story. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Six months after her first appearance on The Bridge, Michelle Rempel Garner is back with her latest update on Canada's positioning on AI -- artificial intelligence. Garner, the Conservative MP and former cabinet minister, is part of a multi-party group trying to prepare Canada for AI. One of the issues, should AI be regulated in Canada? All that plus some good end bits on today's episode! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chantal and Bruce go through the fallout from the Liberal caucus. Can some new promises about housing, groceries and the HST save Justin Trudeau and his party? And are we on the verge of a cussfest between the Liberals and the Conservatives? Strong language is up for discussion! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Last week, the Random Ranter had his solution for the affordable housing dilemma and this week you respond on what seems to be the issue of the day. But also your thoughts on climate change, politics and the latest Moore-Butts conversation. Plus this week's Random Ranter take, this time on climate change. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.