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In light of the downfall of Premier David Eby's NDP, Jonathon looks at the backlash from the BC Teacher's Union and various other progressives as the BC Conservatives seek to implement their policies. Next, Jonathon looks at the trans athlete who left the USA to attend Western University and now competes in Canada. Finally, Jonathon looks at the bizarre human rights case around a transgender bus driver with a disturbing sign at the front of the bus. **Update: the original episode published on Nov 5, at 4am EST included a segment that has since been removed from the episode. We have since discovered that the tweet telling people to leave the province was satire, not coming from a real progressive. It has been updated as of Nov 5 at 11:30am EST. ————— You can find Jonathon’s book, “How We Got Here,” at the following locations: In Canada: On Amazon Canada: https://a.co/d/05YUPqU On thebridgehead.ca: https://thebridgehead.ca/product/how-we-got-here/ In the USA: On Amazon: https://a.co/d/66YAOI7 __________________________________ #BCConservatives #BCTF #CdnPoli

First, Chrystia Freeland reveals the embarrassing truth about Trudeau cabinet meetings and other details from inside the Trudeau government. Second, Albertans voted decisively to remain in Canada, but the separatist movement isn't accepting defeat. Instead, they're turning their sights on Premier Danielle Smith and the United Conservative Party. Jonathon explains why this is such a mistake. Third, Premier David Eby faces a potential collapse in the next election, despite the BC Conservatives putting forward an interim leader amidst inner turmoil. ————— You can find Jonathon’s book, “How We Got Here,” at the following locations: In Canada: On Amazon Canada: https://a.co/d/05YUPqU On thebridgehead.ca: https://thebridgehead.ca/product/how-we-got-here/ In the USA: On Amazon: https://a.co/d/66YAOI7 ————— You can find “The Bridgehead with Jonathon Van Maren” podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Rumble, or wherever you listen to podcasts. The Bridgehead on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mWXT52Dpaf6QPg7plWJl6  The Bridgehead on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-bridgehead/id1751566743  Other Podcast Platforms: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2372829 _________ #DanielleSmith #NaheedNenshi #AlbertaReferendum

In this episode of The Bridgehead Briefing: The FBI and RCMP reveal that the Tumbler Ridge mass shooter allegedly had a trans-identifying accomplice in the U.S. who helped plan the attack, sent money, and attempted to livestream the murders.Former Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard — who oversaw the passage of Canada's first assisted suicide law — now says he's not sure he would vote for it again, warning that euthanasia has expanded far beyond its original intent.The Globe and Mail publishes a series of extreme editorials: calling for the notwithstanding clause to be scrapped, demanding Catholic hospitals be secularized to allow euthanasia, and arguing that denying MAID for mental illness is "cowardice."————— You can find Jonathon’s book, “How We Got Here,” at the following locations: In Canada: On Amazon Canada: https://a.co/d/05YUPqU On thebridgehead.ca: https://thebridgehead.ca/product/how-we-got-here/ In the USA: On Amazon: https://a.co/d/66YAOI7 ————— #TumblerRidge #EuthanasiaDebate #Cdnpoli

Jonathon looks at the mixed results from Parliament yesterday on so-called "Medical Aid in Dying" for those suffering solely from an underlying mental illness. He breaks down the political motivations behind the Liberals' decision to halt euthanasia for mental illness but also their cynical political games in not voting for Bill C-218, which would have put a stop to the expansion in March 2027. #BillC-218 #MarkCarney #CdnPoli

Jonathon looks at Liberal Defence Minister McGuinty's comments on the prayer ban for the Canadian military. In the second story, Jonathon looks at the efforts from trans activists in Alberta and Saskatchewan to launch a federal inquiry into provincial laws on parental notification, sports, and so-called gender-affirming care for minors. Finally, Jonathon looks at the tariff war in light of Canada's horrifying euthanasia regime. Article about gender doctor: https://thebridgehead.ca/2026/04/27/canadian-doctor-who-transitioned-minors-now-says-we-should-reconsider-giving-hormones-to-youth/  ————— You can find Jonathon’s book, “How We Got Here,” at the following locations: In Canada: On Amazon Canada: https://a.co/d/05YUPqU On thebridgehead.ca: https://thebridgehead.ca/product/how-we-got-here/ In the USA: On Amazon: https://a.co/d/66YAOI7 ————— #PrayerBan #RemembranceDay #Cdnpoli

Jonathon covers two stories examining the growing intersection of Indigenous activism and LGBT activism in Canada. First, he looks at the Saddle Lake Cree Nation's announcement that they intend to defy Danielle Smith's ban on sex change treatments for minors by offering such treatments on reserve land outside provincial jurisdiction. Second, Jonathon looks at the newly opened Thunderhead Monument in downtown Ottawa. He looks at how the monument deliberately fuses Indigenous symbolism with LGBT iconography. He traces the surprising origins of key terms like "2-Spirit" and "Indigiqueer." ————— You can find Jonathon’s book, “How We Got Here,” at the following locations: In Canada: On Amazon Canada: https://a.co/d/05YUPqU On thebridgehead.ca: https://thebridgehead.ca/product/how-we-got-here/ In the USA: On Amazon: https://a.co/d/66YAOI7 ————— #DanielleSmith #AlbertaPolitics #Cdnpoli

Jonathon looks at the story of the Christian doctor in BC who was fined $28.1K by the BC Human Rights Tribunal for refusing to administer a puberty blocker to a 14-year-old. Second, Jonathon looks at the massive victory in the UK which saw a hefty debate in Parliament and a vote that stopped the Terminally Ill Adults End of Life Bill. #BCHumanRightsTribunal #GenderIdeology

Jonathon looks at the continued ban on traditional prayer and the systematic removal of God and Christianity from the Canadian Armed Forces. ————— You can find Jonathon’s book, “How We Got Here,” at the following locations: In Canada: On Amazon Canada: https://a.co/d/05YUPqU On thebridgehead.ca: https://thebridgehead.ca/product/how-we-got-here/ In the USA: On Amazon: https://a.co/d/66YAOI7 ————— #PrayerBan #CanadianArmedForces #RemembranceDay

Jonathon looks at the ruling by a Quebec judge against former tourism minister Caroline Proulx. She has to personally pay $30,000 to Harvest Ministries International after she illegally canceled their event over its pro-life views. Next, Jonathon looks at an Edmonton Police social media post that offers a glimpse into how some law enforcement view speech in light of the Liberal government's push for legislation like Bill C-9. ————— You can find Jonathon’s book, “How We Got Here,” at the following locations: In Canada: On Amazon Canada: https://a.co/d/05YUPqU On thebridgehead.ca: https://thebridgehead.ca/product/how-we-got-here/ In the USA: On Amazon: https://a.co/d/66YAOI7 ————— #Caroline Proulx #HarvestMinistriesInternational #CdnPoli

Jonathon looks at a CBC report claiming that Canadians are "becoming less accepting of gender diversity" - and explains why the state broadcaster's framing is very misleading. Second, Jonathon looks at BC Conservative leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay's video portraying Premier David Eby as an extremist. CLARIFICATION: The Bridgehead’s original episode published on Thursday, August 27th included a short segment claiming that Wayne Bernakevitch is an LGBT activist. He is not. We have removed segments from this episode making that claim and have done so as soon as we found out about this mistake. The CBC seem to have deliberately paraphrased Bernakevitch’s comments to paint the picture they wanted to portray in their article.  The point Bernakevitch seems to have made in his original interview was that the coverage of gender diversity is a big distraction from the main issues that young people care about. But it is impossible to tell because it seems the original radio interview was selectively edited to make a point as well. The Regina Civic Awareness Action Network and Wayne Bernakevitch are in favour of Premier Scott Moe’s Parent’s Bill of Rights. Bernakevitch was taken out of context to prove the CBC’s point. We sincerely apologize to Wayne Bernakevitch and our listeners for the mistake made on our part. You can find the original interview here, where Bernakevitch begins around the 9:17 mark: https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-189-blue-sky/clip/16231633-stats-canada-data-says-canada-becoming-less-accepting The CBC article quoted in this episode can be found here: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/statistics-canada-numbers-show-canadians-becoming-less-accepting-of-gender-diversity-9.7308026  ————— You can find Jonathon’s book, “How We Got Here,” at the following locations: In Canada: On Amazon Canada: https://a.co/d/05YUPqU On thebridgehead.ca: https://thebridgehead.ca/product/how-we-got-here/ In the USA: On Amazon: https://a.co/d/66YAOI7 ————— #CdnPoli #Kerry-Lynne Findlay

Jonathon covers the story of Canadian progressive Kaitlyn Tracey, who assaulted a pro-Trump teenage girl and is now facing deportation from I.C.E. after being found in the US illegally.  Second, a judge rules that a violent male serial sex offender who identifies as transgender cannot be transferred to a women’s prison - but leaves the door open to it in the future.  Finally, Jonathon looks at the lawsuit by a same-sex couple against a surrogate mother who refused their demand to abort their son at 22 weeks over a cleft lip and minor birth defect. They are seeking an outrageous $600,000 in damages. ————— You can find Jonathon’s book, “How We Got Here,” at the following locations: In Canada: On Amazon Canada: https://a.co/d/05YUPqU On thebridgehead.ca: https://thebridgehead.ca/product/how-we-got-here/ In the USA: On Amazon: https://a.co/d/66YAOI7 ————— You can find “The Bridgehead with Jonathon Van Maren” podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Rumble, or wherever you listen to podcasts. The Bridgehead on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mWXT52Dpaf6QPg7plWJl6  The Bridgehead on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-bridgehead/id1751566743  Other Podcast Platforms: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2372829 _________ #CanadianLeftist #MapleLeafMenace #CdnPoli

As the UK's rape gang inquiry exposes decades of systematic abuse, Tucker Carlson and allies are pushing revisionist history — whitewashing Islam's long record of persecuting Christians while redirecting blame toward Israel. We trace the historical thread from Ottoman enslavement of Christian boys and women to today's grooming gangs, and examine why this deliberate cover-up is so dangerous. For more information on disgraced pastor JD Hall: https://roddreher.substack.com/p/pageau-and-birbalsinghs-incredible On the Armenian genocide: https://europeanconservative.com/articles/essay/the-ghosts-of-the-armenian-genocide-still-haunt-modern-turkey/ ————— You can find Jonathon’s book, “How We Got Here,” at the following locations: In Canada: On Amazon Canada: https://a.co/d/05YUPqU On thebridgehead.ca: https://thebridgehead.ca/product/how-we-got-here/ In the USA: On Amazon: https://a.co/d/66YAOI7 ————— #RupertLoweInquiry #TuckerCarlson #JDHall

Jonathon looks at MP Jamil Jivani's ongoing response to Mark Carney's Pride Parade attendance, the Liberal backlash, and how this is shifting the overton window. ————— You can find Jonathon’s book, “How We Got Here,” at the following locations: In Canada: On Amazon Canada: https://a.co/d/05YUPqU On thebridgehead.ca: https://thebridgehead.ca/product/how-we-got-here/ In the USA: On Amazon: https://a.co/d/66YAOI7 ————— #MarkCarney #JamilJivani #CdnPoli

Jonathon analyzes Pierre Poilievre's stance on pride parades and flying the pride flag from Canadian flagpoles. ————— You can find Jonathon’s book, “How We Got Here,” at the following locations: In Canada: On Amazon Canada: https://a.co/d/05YUPqU On thebridgehead.ca: https://thebridgehead.ca/product/how-we-got-here/ In the USA: On Amazon: https://a.co/d/66YAOI7 _________ #cdnpoli #pierrepoilievre #markcarney

Jonathon sits down with MP Andrew Lawton to discuss the Special Joint Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying’s recommendation to indefinitely exclude persons whose sole underlying medical condition is mental illness from eligibility for “MAID.” MP Andrew Lawton gives the inside scoop of what occurred in committee, the report, what it means, and what comes next. ————— You can find Jonathon’s book, “How We Got Here,” at the following locations: In Canada: On Amazon Canada: https://a.co/d/05YUPqU On thebridgehead.ca: https://thebridgehead.ca/product/how-we-got-here/ In the USA: On Amazon: https://a.co/d/66YAOI7 ————— You can find “The Bridgehead with Jonathon Van Maren” podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Rumble, or wherever you listen to podcasts. The Bridgehead on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mWXT52Dpaf6QPg7plWJl6  The Bridgehead on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-bridgehead/id1751566743  Other Podcast Platforms: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2372829 _________ Timestamps: 00:00 Coming Up 00:23 Introduction 01:44 MP Lawton Reacts to the Report 02:42 Why the Liberals Changed Their Position 04:59 Canada as a Global Cautionary Tale 07:27 The Experience in Committee 09:23 What’s Next for “MAID” for Mental Illness? 11:28 Pushback Against “MAID” in General? 15:12 Encouraging Bits in the Report 18:52 The Durability of the Committee’s Recommendation 22:45 Where Does the “MAID” Discussion go From Here? 25:37 The Mental Healthcare Problem 29:54 MP Lawton’s Personal Story & What This Means to Him #EuthanasiaDebate #AndrewLawton #BillC218