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Marco Vigliotti and Brian Storseth are joined by Sandy Schembri (Sussex Strategy) and Carlene Variyan (Summa Strategies) to unpack the results of Alberta’s referendum, the implications for Premier Danielle Smith, and what the outcome means for national unity. The conversation also explores the outlook for this weekend’s B.C. election, leadership challenges in Alberta, Ontario’s municipal elections, and the impact of incumbency on voter behaviour. The panel also reflects on the tragedy in Wainwright and its significance for the country and the Canadian Armed Forces. The views, opinions and positions expressed by all podcast panellists are the panellist's alone. They do not inherently or expressly reflect the views, opinions and/or positions of iPolitics.

iPolitics Reporter Sydney Ko sits down with the Leader of the New Democratic Party of Canada, Avi Lewis, to discuss what it takes to build an economy that works for Canadians. From Bill C-39, a green industrial strategy, to the party's proposal to nationalize Stelco, Lewis' favourite Canadian Heritage Minute and go-to karaoke song. We cover it all.

In this bonus episode, Editor-in-Chief Marco Vigliotti sits down with former Member of Parliament and Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna to unpack her political career, her memoir "Run Like a Girl" and more.

Hosts Marco Vigliotti and Brian Storseth are joined by Conservative Strategist Cole Hogan and Liberal Strategist and Vantage Senior Vice President, Jonathan Kalles, to break down the growing separation debates in Alberta and Quebec. They also discuss the situation at Stelco, Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre's trip to Detroit to advocate for tariff-free auto trade between Canada and the U.S., and the political challenges facing B.C. Premier David Eby as election day approaches. The views, opinions and positions expressed by all podcast panellists are the panellist's alone. They do not inherently or expressly reflect the views, opinions and/or positions of iPolitics.

Hosts Marco Vigliotti and Brian Storseth are joined by Elizabeth Anderson (Montreal Institute for Global Security) and Garry Keller (StrategyCorp) to unpack Quebec’s election results and the Parti Québécois forming a minority government. They also dive into Bill C-40, the Defence Investment Agency and efforts to accelerate defence procurement, along with the Pacific Link pipeline and Canada’s energy strategy. The views, opinions and positions expressed by all podcast panellists are the panellist's alone. They do not inherently or expressly reflect the views, opinions and/or positions of iPolitics.

Marco Vigliotti is joined by Jen Hassum (Broadbent Institute), Zachary Nixon (Former Advisor to PM Mark Carney), and Claire Seaborn (Torys LLP) to break down Bill C-39. They discuss accelerated project approvals, consultation processes, labour relations, environmental standards, and what the legislation could mean for major projects in Canada. The conversation also touches on the upcoming provincial elections in British Columbia and Quebec.

In this exclusive conversation, Leader of the Official Opposition and Conservative Party of Canada Pierre Poilievre sits down with iPolitics Editor-in-Chief Marco Vigliotti to discuss his priorities for the current sitting of Parliament. The conversation also explores the Canada-U.S. trade relationship, its impact on affordability, and how the Building Canada Strong Act could support the Canadian economy.

What does the Carney government’s Building Canada Strong Act mean for the next sitting of Parliament? And what political calculations are shaping the months ahead? Marco Vigliotti is joined by Michel Breau (Wellington Dupont Public Affairs) and Jeff Rutledge (Vantage Canada) to unpack Bill C-39, Canada’s relationship with the EU, and the opportunities and challenges that could come with closer ties. The panel also turns to B.C., examining Premier David Eby’s decision to call an early election following the resignation of B.C. Conservative leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay

With election day approaching, Ottawa mayoral candidate Jeff Leiper returns to the No Talking Points podcast to lay out his vision for the city. He talks about improving transit reliability and public safety, accelerating the Baseline BRT project, expanding supportive and affordable housing, changing the city’s budget process, and reversing the return-to-office mandate. He also explains his proposal for compensating riders when systemic transit failures occur, and much more.

The Ottawa mayoral race is heating up. In this bonus episode, Brian Storseth sits down again with incumbent Mayor Mark Sutcliffe to take a closer look at his platform and priorities for the next term. They discuss his proposal to lower the cost of a monthly transit pass to $95, his approach to building more affordable housing, and his plan to keep tax increases between 2% and 2.5% during the first two years of the next term. Plus, much more.

Hosts Marco Vigliotti and Brian Storseth are joined by Mélanie Richer, Principal at Earnscliffe and Conservative strategist Cole Hogan to dive into the state of Canadian politics, including Mark Carney's Investment Summit, the possible privatization of some of Canada's airports, the potential alliance with the EU, and what's next for Danielle Smith as the separation referendum looms.

In this episode, hosts Brian Storseth and Marco Vigliotti are joined by Peter Copeland (MacDonald-Laurier Institute), Blue Knox, and Erin Morrison (Texture Communications) to unpack the fallout from the ongoing Canada-U.S. trade war as Canada’s counter-tariffs take effect. The panel looks at the impact on jobs and the Canadian economy, what Ontario’s by-elections reveal about voter sentiment, and the political stakes of President Donald Trump’s threats against Bombardier. What does it all mean for Canada’s economy, politics, and the road ahead?

What does the Liberals’ by-election sweep tell us about the Canadian political landscape? Hosts Marco Vigliotti and Brian Storseth are joined by Michelle Johnston (Syntax Strategic) and Blue Knox (Public Affairs Executive and Campaign Strategist) to unpack the results and examine Canadians’ views on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s trade policies. The discussion also looks at the Conservative Party’s leadership and internal dynamics, upcoming electoral battles, and the role federal politics could play in Quebec’s next provincial election.

No Talking Points returns ahead of Parliament’s fall sitting, with hosts Marc Vigliotti and Brian Storseth. They are joined by Farees Nathoo (Enterprise Canada) and Jamie Tronnes (Center for North American Prosperity and Security) to unpack the escalating Canada–U.S. trade war, competing claims of leverage and the prospect of tariffs becoming the new normal. The panel also examines tensions among Canada’s premiers and Conservative MPs, the political pressures facing Donald Trump, and what upcoming Canadian by-elections and U.S. primaries could mean for the months ahead.

Canada-U.S. trade talks are suspended, retaliatory tariffs are looming, and there’s a lot at stake. In this bonus episode, Marco Vigliotti speaks with U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra about the state of the relationship between the two countries. They cover U.S. alcohol returning to Canadian shelves, Doug Ford and Donald Trump, the impact of the U.S. midterms on a potential trade deal, whether French-language demands were made, and much more