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I interview leading politicians and academic figures to learn more about Canada and its politics. Certain episodes are dedicated to current political news and trends, whereas others will be a part of my 'Prime Minister's of Canada' series, where I investigate one of Canada's Prime Ministers per episode. // La politique et les premiers ministres du canada. Je fais les entretiens avec les politiques pour mieux comprendre la vie et le mandat de chacun des premiers ministres du Canada et j'examine aussi l'actualité politique du Canada

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Competition, Open Banking, and the Senate: Senator Colin Deacon

2023/12/10

I talk with Nova Scotia Senator Colin Deacon about competition, open banking, the Senate, and more. [Apologies for audio difficulties]

Youth in Politics: Liam Olsen

2023/05/03

I chat with Liam Olsen, candidate for the National Chair of the Young Liberals of Canada, about the role of youth in politics, the Liberal Party, and his plan for the YLC.

Prime Ministers: Brian Mulroney

2023/03/02

I talk with Professor Daniel Béland, Director of the McGill Institute for the Study of Canada and James McGill Professor of Political Science, about the life and premiership of Brian Mulroney, who served as Canada's 18th Prime Minister from 1984-93.

MP Kody Blois: A Guide to Politics

2023/02/05

I interview Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings-Hants, about his life and career in politics, including his advice to young people looking to get involved. Note: Apologies for the poor audio quality in this episode, and stay tuned for more!

Hon. Zach Churchill - Vision for Nova Scotia and the N.S. Liberals

2022/11/11

In today's episode I chat with Hon. Zach Churchill about his vision for the future of Nova Scotia politics and the NS Liberals. Zach has served as an MLA for 12 years, including time in various cabinet positions and is now running for leader of the provincial Liberal party in Nova Scotia! Update: Zach won the Leadership!

Prime Ministers: Joe Clark

2022/04/05

I talk with former Halifax MP George Cooper about the life and premiership of Joe Clark, Canada's 16th Prime Minister, who served from 1979-80 in between Pierre Trudeau's Liberal governments.

Prime Ministers: Paul Martin

2022/03/14

I talk with former Senator and President of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party, James Cowan, about the life and premiership of Paul Martin who served as Canada's 21st Prime Minister from 2003-2006.

Prime Ministers: Robert Borden

2022/02/18

I talk with John English, former Liberal MP for Kitchener, about the life and premiership of Robert Borden, who served as Canada's 8th Prime Minister from 1911-20, leading the country through the Great War

Prime Ministers: Jean Chrétien

2022/02/02

I talk with Liberal Party Organizer John Rae, about the life and premiership of Jean Chrétien, who served as the 20th Prime Minister of Canada from 1993-2003

Prime Ministers: Pierre Elliott Trudeau

2022/01/09

I talk with professor Brooke Jeffrey about the life and premiership of Pierre Elliott Trudeau, who was the 15th Prime Minister of Canada from 1968-79, and again from 1980-84.

Prime Ministers: John Turner

2021/12/19

I talk with former Liberal MP Mary Clancy about the life and premiership of John Turner, who served as Canada's 17th Prime Minister from June-September 1984.

Prime Ministers: Lester B. Pearson

2021/11/21

I talk with historian Stephen Azzi about Lester B. Pearson, who served as the 14th Prime Minister of Canada from 1963-68. Nobel Prize Laureate, Prime Minister, Potential UN Secretary General - what makes the man, and where does he rank among the leaders of Canada?