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  • <p>It was a love-in at the First Ministers’ meeting in Saskatoon this week, with the premiers and territorial leaders saying “it felt like Christmas” as they discussed national infrastructure projects – as a group – for the first time in years. But despite all the good vibes, the meeting ended without a clear project list. So what’s next? How much will actually get built, and how long will this unity among the first ministers last? Catherine Cullen, Jason Markusoff and Daniel Thibeault parse out the possible nation-building presents to come.</p>

  • <p>Prime Minister Mark Carney and his Liberal is government is planning to speed up approvals for resource projects deemed to be in the national interest — but there are already concerns over the environment and Indigenous treaty rights. Host Catherine Cullen talks to the Alberta Chambers of Commerce CEO and two First Nations chiefs about Carney’s plan and who’s at risk of getting left behind.</p><p><br></p><p>Then, provincial and territorial premiers gear up up for a key meeting with Carney in Saskatoon. Can this meeting reset the federal-provincial relationship? Two legislature reporters from Ontario and Alberta weigh in.</p><p><br></p><p>Finally, The House delves into what we know about Prime Minister Mark Carney’s plan to get the federal government back into the business of building homes with housing experts Mike Moffat and Steve Pomeroy, then Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow weighs in on whether the Liberal goal of building a half a million homes a year is realistic.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode features the voices of:</p><ul><li>Shauna Feth, president and CEO of the Alberta Chambers of Commerce</li><li>Chief Sheldon Sunshine of Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation in Alberta</li><li>Chief Gary Quisess of Neskantaga First Nation</li><li>Robert Benzie, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief for the Toronto Star</li><li>Ryan Jespersen, host of Real Talk</li><li>Mike Moffat, founding director of the University of Ottawa's "Missing Middle Initiative"</li><li>Steve Pomeroy, housing research policy consultant</li><li>Olivia Chow, mayor of Toronto</li></ul>

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  • <p>King Charles spent a whirlwind 24 hours in Ottawa at the invitation of Prime Minister Mark Carney, capped off by his delivery of the Speech from the Throne. It was the first time a sovereign had delivered the throne speech in nearly 5 decades, and many saw this as a chance for the King to affirm Canada’s sovereignty and independence, in the face of 51st-state threats from Donald Trump. But could one speech possibly deliver on that hope? And what did the King’s visit actually accomplish? Catherine Cullen, Jason Markusoff and Daniel Thibeault wade through the pomp and circumstance for some answers of substance.</p>

  • <p>There’s an air of excitement in Ottawa as it prepares for King Charles III to arrive and deliver the speech from the throne, which lays out the Liberal government’s plan and priorities. His visit is also widely seen as pushback against U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to turn Canada into the 51st state.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>But according to the new U.S. ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra, that saga is over and Canada should move on. He sits with Catherine Cullent to discuss that and the next steps in the Canada-U.S. relationship.</p><p><br></p><p>Plus, after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Canada of emboldening Hamas, a Middle East expert joins The House to talk about if there’s been a shift in Canadian-Israeli relations.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Then, a constitutional expert, a royal watcher, an Indigenous leader and members of Quebec’s sovereignty parties talk about what message King Charles’ speech will send to Trump — or whether the whole thing ultimately means nothing to the U.S. president.</p><p><br></p><p>Finally, the parliamentary bureau chief of the National Post and the Ottawa bureau chief of La Presse explain what to look for in the government’s to-do list.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode features the voices of:</p><ul><li>Pete Hoekstra, U.S. ambassador to Canada</li><li>Thomas Juneau, University of Ottawa political science professor</li><li>Patricia Treble, royal watcher</li><li>Philippe Lagassé, Carleton University political science professor</li><li>Perry Bellegarde, former national chief of the Assembly of First Nations</li><li>Pascal Bérubé, Parti Québécois MNA</li><li>Catherine Gentilcore, Parti Québécois MNA</li><li>Ruba Ghazal, Québec solidaire MNA</li><li>Stuart Thomson, National Post parliamentary bureau chief</li><li>Joel-Denis Bellavance, La Presse Ottawa bureau chief</li></ul>

  • <p>Mark Carney won the Canadian election on a promise to deal with Donald Trump – to quash his tariffs and threats about the 51st state. But with big domestic issues rearing their heads, from a looming Canada Post strike to threats of an Alberta succession referendum and growing demands from premiers – should Trump still top the PM’s to-do list? Catherine Cullen, Jason Markusoff and Daniel Thibeault debate what issues Carney should tackle first.</p>

  • <p>Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled his new cabinet this week, but he won’t be unveiling a budget this year — a move that drew plenty of criticism from his opponents. Newly appointed Industry Minister Melanie Joly joins The House to discuss the decision and weighs in on the new government’s other economic priorities. Then, two Hill watchers offer their takes on whether Carney’s cabinet picks deliver on his promise for change.</p><p><br></p><p>Plus, weeks after the election, dramatic recounts are still underway in a handful of ridings, and those results could shake up the House of Commons even further. An elections expert explains what’s happening and whether the flip-flopping risks undermining confidence in elections.</p><p><br></p><p>Finally, measles cases are rising in some parts of the country and provinces are under fire for not doing enough to keep the public better informed. Two doctors talk to Catherine Cullen about what can happen when politics and a deadly disease collide.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode features the voices of:</p><ul><li>Melanie Joly, Minister of Industry</li><li>Shannon Proudfoot, writer for The Globe and Mail’s Ottawa bureau</li><li>Paul Wells, author and podcaster</li><li>Holly Ann Garnett, associate professor of the Royal Military College of Canada</li><li>Dr. James Talbot, former Chief Medical Officer of Health for Alberta</li><li>Dr. Kumanan Wilson, Chief Scientific Officer of Bruyère Health Research Institute</li></ul>

  • <p>When Prime Minister Mark Carney announced his cabinet Tuesday morning, many political watchers were looking for evidence of change. And while a handful of high-profile MPs stayed put, there are 24 new names at the cabinet table, 13 of whom are also new to Parliament. The mantra from the PM is “fresh perspectives”. But is it the right team to deliver on Carney’s big promises? Catherine Cullen, Jason Markusoff and Daniel Thibeault dive into who’s in and who’s out, and why it matters.</p>

  • <p>The long-awaited Carney-Trump summit in the Oval Office left the Canadian delegation feeling encouraged, though the U.S. president still taunted the prime minister over Canada becoming the 51st American state.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Former Quebec premier Jean Charest, also a member of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Council on Canada-U.S. Relations, joins the show to explain why he believes Canada could ultimately have reason to thank the president.</p><p><br></p><p>Then, two former top political staffers share their thoughts on the critical meeting and discuss the future of the Canada-U.S. trade and security relationship and how it could influence Carney’s cabinet picks.</p><p><br></p><p>Plus, as the Conservative Party asks itself tough questions about what to do next following a stinging election loss, Globe and Mail senior reporter Stephanie Levitz compares notes with Catherine Cullen on what she’s hearing inside the Conservative caucus and whether Pierre Poilievre is safe as party leader.</p><p><br></p><p>Finally, MPs who lose their seats in the election are quietly packing up and saying goodbye. Liberal Marc Serré, Conservative Rick Perkins, New Democrat Peter Julian and the Bloc’s Julie Vignola share the lessons they’ve learned from hard losses, and the joys and sacrifices of political life.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode features the voices of:</p><ul><li>Jean Charest, former Quebec premier and former deputy prime minister</li><li>Brian Clow, former deputy chief of staff to Justin Trudeau</li><li>Gerry Keller, chief of staff to former foreign affairs John Baird</li><li>Stephanie Levitz, senior reporter for the Globe and Mail</li><li>Julie Vignola, former Bloc Québécois MP&nbsp;</li><li>Rick Perkins, former Conservative MP</li><li>Peter Julian, former NDP MP</li><li>Marc Serré, former Liberal MP</li></ul>

  • <p>On Tuesday, Canada’s newly elected Prime Minister Mark Carney had his first face-to-face with U.S. President Trump. On the surface, it was pretty cordial – with Trump declaring his desire to be “friends” with Canada, yet he continued to repeat his wish for Canada to become the 51st state, and the meeting ended with no concrete outcomes on pressing issues like tariffs. Catherine Cullen, Jason Markusoff and Daniel Thibeault break down what they saw on that televised Oval Office get-together, and whether Carney made any inroads into winning Trump over.</p>

  • <p>A fast-paced, hard-fought federal election is over — and the Liberals mounted a remarkable comeback to win a fourth mandate, this time with Mark Carney as prime minister. But, his to-do list shows there’s no time to rest. Host Catherine Cullen breaks down Carney’s packed schedule and what it tells us about Canada’s future.</p><p><br></p><p>Then, a senior writer for CBC’s parliamentary bureau answers audience questions about this third minority government. Plus, party strategists discuss the thin margins of victory, the stunning losses and the new makeup of the House of Commons that will once again require parties to work together to get anything done.</p><p><br></p><p>Finally, incoming Liberal, Conservative and NDP MPs each discuss what comes next for their respective caucuses — from governing priorities, to leadership questions, to figuring out what’s next for the Canada-U.S. relationship.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode features the voices of:</p><ul><li>Aaron Wherry, senior writer for CBC’s parliamentary bureau</li><li>Marci Surkes, Liberal strategist</li><li>Kate Harrison, Conservative strategist</li><li>George Soule, NDP strategist</li><li>Rebecca Alty, Liberal MP-elect for Northwest Territories</li><li>Gérard Deltell, Conservative MP-elect for Louis-Saint-Laurent—Akiawenhrahk</li><li>Gord Johns, NDP MP-elect for Courtenay—Alberni</li></ul>

  • <p>This is it: House Party has been building up to the Canadian federal election for weeks, and now it’s actually happened! On just an hour or two of sleep, Catherine Cullen, Jason Markusoff and Daniel Thibeault react to the news that it’ll be a Liberal minority government in the House, and share what they think are the biggest surprises of the day.&nbsp;</p>

  • <p>House Party has a new episode coming up, but first we bring you the latest election results from our colleagues at Power &amp; Politics. </p><p><br></p><p>Liberal MP-elect Bruce Fanjoy explains how he beat Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre in his own riding, and Conservative MP-elect Scott Aitchison explains why he thinks Poilievre should remain leader. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith discusses what she needs to see from Prime Minister Mark Carney to heal a divide between Ottawa and western provinces. Plus, former Conservative deputy leader Peter MacKay and former Conservative chief of staff David McLaughlin discuss the party's future after failing to capitalize on an over-20-point polling lead.</p><p><br></p><p>More from Power &amp; Politics here: https://link.mgln.ai/PcUbqE </p>

  • <p>We'll be back with post-election episodes of House Party and The House soon, but in the meantime -- for a quick catchup on what you missed from election night, our friends at World Report have you covered.</p><p><br></p><p>World Report is a daily news podcast that brings you the biggest stories happening in Canada and around the world, in just 10 minutes.</p><p><br></p><p>Make World Report your daily quick hit of news by following it here: https://link.mgln.ai/6LAFCv</p>

  • <p>It’s the final countdown to election night. On Monday, millions of Canadians will cast their ballots and choose their next federal government at a critical moment for Canada. Catherine Cullen sits down with David Coletto to find out what pollsters will be watching as results roll in from coast to coast.</p><p><br></p><p>Next, CBC reporters on the road send us their final audio postcards from the campaign trail — with analysis on the Liberal, Conservative, NDP and Bloc Québécois campaigns so far.</p><p><br></p><p>Plus, our panel of political strategists dissect the final moments of the campaign, including new information about Liberal Leader Mark Carney’s call with U.S. President Donald Trump, reports that Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is at odds with Nova Scotia’s Progressive Conservative premier and concerns that NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh will lose his seat.</p><p><br></p><p>Then, The House does a deep dive into the new Ontario riding of Milton East-Halton Hills South. The residents of two towns have been pulled together this election — and some are delighted to now be in a battleground riding where every vote counts.</p><p><br></p><p>Finally, a look into the classroom of a Vancouver Island University professor who’s using a game to teach students how hard it is to be a politician.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode features the voices of:</p><ul><li>David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data</li><li>Marci Surkes, Liberal strategist</li><li>Kate Harrison, Conservative strategist</li><li>George Soule, NDP strategist</li><li>Kristen Everson, CBC producer</li><li>Michael MacKenzie, political science professor at Vancouver Island University</li></ul>

  • <p>The political nerds hosting this podcast eagerly await the ritual release of costed party platforms during an election campaign: those line-by-line expenses and revenues that detail how much each party plans to spend on – and how they’ll fund – their promises. But, with so few days to go until the end of this campaign, is there much room to actually sway a voter with a fully-costed deficit strategy? And what are the most important promises in these platforms, especially those by the Liberals and Conservatives? Jason Markusoff, Daniel Thibeault and Catherine Cullen have some answers.</p>

  • <p>A special Sunday offer from our friends at World Report: As Canadians prepare to head to the ballot box, the integrity of this vote matters more than ever. From foreign agents to fake influencers... how serious are the risks to Canada's democracy? And what are officials doing about these threats? Parliamentary reporter Janyce McGregor will tell you where we're most vulnerable, why meddling keeps happening, and what you need to know in this season of spin.</p>

  • <p>There was no shortage of clashes and controversy as major party leaders’ squared off against each other in Montreal in both French and English. There were battles over pipelines, crime, change and how to deal with Donald Trump. Behind the scenes — concerns over how the debates were managed by organizers. Who came out on top and what’s the future of the debates? Party strategists share their thoughts.</p><p><br></p><p>Plus, political parties have made lots of promises, but they’re dragging their feet on how much those promises cost. A former federal budget watchdog explains why fully costed platforms matter and what it means when they’re unveiled so late in the campaign.</p><p><br></p><p>Next, host Catherine Cullen meets the Bloc Québécois candidate for LaSalle-Émard-Verdun on location in the recently flipped riding to ask how he hopes to hold on to his seat – as his party tries to win over voters across the province.</p><p><br></p><p>Finally, The House does a deep dive into the riding of Calgary Centre, where Premier Danielle Smith’s interjections into the campaign have provoked reactions from some voters.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode features the voices of:</p><ul><li>Marci Surkes, Liberal strategist</li><li>Kate Harrison, Conservative strategist</li><li>George Soule, NDP strategist</li><li>Sahir Khan, executive vice-president of the Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy</li><li>Louis-Philippe Sauvé, Bloc Québécois candidate for LaSalle-Émard-Verdun</li><li>Allison Dempster, CBC reporter and producer based in Calgary</li></ul>

  • <p>For Canadian political nerds, election debates are like the Stanley Cup finals - the one chance to see leaders from all the major parties face off in real time, and maybe even land a few blows against their opponents. But how much power do these debates have to actually change how people vote? In the lead up to the French and English federal leaders’ debates this week, hosts Catherine Cullen, Jason Markusoff and Daniel Thibeault unpack the debate moments that make a difference, and the strategy the parties are prepping.</p><p><br></p><p>NOTE: This episode was recorded on Tuesday, April 15, and contains a reference to the Green Party participating in the debates. On the morning of Wednesday, April 16, the party leader's invitation to the debates was rescinded by the Leaders' Debates Commission.</p>

  • <p>U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs are spurring renewed interest in Canada for oil and gas development and a possible national energy corridor — with the Liberals and Conservatives promising action. Are these pledges realistic? And what about climate change? Host Catherine Cullen talks to a pollster, a political scientist and an oil market researcher about pipeline politics.</p><p><br></p><p>Then, Kitchener Centre Green candidate Mike Morrice joins the program to discuss how big a challenge his party is facing this election if more Canadians support the prospect of pipelines.</p><p><br></p><p>Next, as the federal election campaign crosses the halfway point, CBC reporters on the road send us postcards from the campaign trail — with analysis on the Liberal, Conservative and NDP campaigns so far.</p><p><br></p><p>After that, party strategists discuss the hot topics of this week of the campaign, including Carney returning to Ottawa yet again as prime minister, Poilievre boasting about crowd sizes and what they’re expecting from the leaders’ debates next week.</p><p><br></p><p>Finally, The House’s Emma Godmere breaks down the closely-watched race in Châteauguay-Les Jardins-de-Napierville, where a Bloc Quebecois incumbent is facing off against a Liberal star candidate and longtime gun control advocate in a race that’s all about ground game versus party pull.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode features the voices of:</p><ul><li>Shachi Kurl, president of the Angus Reid Institute</li><li>Sarah E. Sharma, political science professor at the University of Ottawa</li><li>Rory Johnston founder of Commodity Context</li><li>Mike Morrice, Green Party candidate for Kitchener Centre</li><li>Marina von Stackelberg, CBC reporter following the Conservative campaign</li><li>Karina Roman, CBC reporter following the Liberal campaign</li><li>Ashley Burke, CBC reporter following the NDP campaign</li><li>Brian Clow, Liberal strategist</li><li>Kate Harrison, Conservative strategist</li><li>George Soule, NDP strategist</li></ul>

  • <p>The West wants out, Quebec wants in, and Canadian unity turned into a campaign issue this week after former Reform Party and opposition leader Preston Manning claimed increasing numbers of Westerners – particularly Albertans – may see secession as the only option if the Liberals win. Yet in Quebec, Bloc Quebecois leader Yves-Francois Blanchet took the opposite tack, downplaying separatist sentiment and arguing Canada needs to be united in its response to Donald Trump’s tariffs. So is separatism REALLY a ballot box issue this time around? Catherine Cullen in Ottawa, Jason Markusoff in Calgary and Daniel Thibeault in Montreal try to unite their 3 solitudes with an answer. </p>