The Bridge reflects on the issues of the day, covering topics such as politics, public health, technology, and more. Find out more at https://www.thepetermansbridge.com
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This is a podcast for people who love Vancouver, BC and want to know her better. Host Mike Klassen engages in conversations with compelling guests on housing affordability, climate change, the arts, healthcare, local government, the economy and urban growth. #cdnpoli #bcpoli #vanpoli #housing #economy #climate #arts
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Elected Senator representing Alberta & Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce. #BANC. #SenCA #cdnpoli #abpoli Cover art photo provided by Kym on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@vixenly
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Criminal lawyer Michael Spratt and human rights and employment lawyer Emilie Taman discuss issues at the intersection of law, politics, and policy. What happens in our courts and the halls of power affects you. Feed your brain with answers to your most burning political and legal questions. Check out more at: www.michaelspratt.com And join the Docket's discord channel to chat and listen to live recordings: https://discord.gg/2TzUamZ
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The 2020 Network is a single-subscribe podcast channel home to multiple shows dedicated to the #cdnpoli nerd in us all. The network features smart, curious, and entertaining conversations that go deeper than the headlines. Produced at Canada 2020. Find us at canada2020.ca
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Do you wonder why small towns, small businesses and people seem to be falling behind and you don’t know why? Feeling helpless about whether any of us can do anything to halt the decline of the places we love? Well, we know a secret. Our society fought the same battles about 100 years ago, and small towns won. Join Andrew Cameron, the founder of the Center for Small Town Success and small business owner, every other week as he rediscovers our Canadian Anti-Monopoly tradition. The goal is to l ...
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We're an independent, non-partisan current affairs podcast hosted by Jenn Jefferys (in the city) and Maïtée Saganash (in nuuchimii).
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Grassroots political commentary, actually nonpartisan.
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Good Talk -- "Get 'R Done" ... At What Cost? - Encore
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54:19Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on June 20th. The rush to get to nation-building projects has seen at least two governments, Ottawa and Queen's Park in Ontario, push for legislation that will speed the process along. That has caused some concern by those who feel the push may be too fast. Chantal Hebert and Rob Russ…
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Vancouver Overcast (Episode 23): Terry Lake on Leadership, Seniors Care & BC’s Biggest Challenges
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58:28On this episode of Vancouver Overcast, Mike Klassen sits down with Terry Lake—veterinarian, former Kamloops mayor, BC Minister of Health, and, most recently, CEO of the BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA). As Terry prepares for retirement, he reflects on his remarkable career in politics, public health, and seniors care advocacy. Mike and Terry d…
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Good Talk -- "Get 'R Done" ... At What Cost?
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53:39The rush to get to nation-building projects has seen at least two governments, Ottawa and Queen's Park in Ontario, push for legislation that will speed the process along. That has caused some concern by those who feel the push may be too fast. Chantal Hebert and Rob Russo are here to talk about that and much more.…
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On this, the final week before the summer break for The Bridge, your letters about your summer plans. In many ways, the letters reveal how Canadians perceive their homeland in the summer of 2025. Plus, the Random Ranter is here with his latest idea for a better housing plan for Canada.By Peter Mansbridge, Random Ranter
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What Happens To The Fight Against Climate Change Now? - Encore
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39:54Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on November 19th. A lot of things changed in our world on the night of November 5th when Donald Trump won the US Presidency and began his journey back to the White House. What about climate change? Will concerns about it drop off the radar seeing as many in the new administration are …
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Trump steals the headlines as he skips out early to deal with the Middle East crisis from home. Does that matter?By Peter Mansbridge, bruce anderson, fred delorey
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Israel & Iran Attack Each Other, the World Pauses & the G7 Meets
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44:43It's a very dangerous moment as Israel attacks Iran and Iran responds by attacking Israel. What could happen next, and where will it all lead?By Peter Mansbridge, Janice Stein
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Good Talk -- Did The G7 Just Get Derailed?
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52:29The new Carney government is making a lot of commitments and they all add up, but where's the money coming from to pay for it all?By Chantal Hebert, Rob Russo, Peter Mansbridge
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With Father's Day coming up, your thoughts about your father in particular. The Random Ranter is here too but his message is very different.By Peter Mansbridge, Random Ranter
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Ladies and Gentlemen, Rick Mercer - Encore
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47:06An encore of Canadian author, comedian Rick Mercer. If he was still doing his famous rants today what and whom would he be ranting about?By Rick Mercer, Peter Mansbridge
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Smoke Mirrors and The Truth -- Carney Ups Defence Spending to 2%
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42:12It's taken a long time, but it looks like Canada is finally going to commit two percent of its GDP to defence spending.By fred delorey, perry tsergas, peter mansbridge
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Is Canada Ready, If It Had To Be, To Go To War?
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47:21With the Ukraine war, the emergence of drones as a major weapon & the demand for new defence spending in the Western alliance, there's a lot to talk about.By Peter Mansbridge, janice stein
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Good Talk -- Carney and Trump -- What's Going On?
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52:29Nothing usually ends well when you get into a relationship with Donald Trump. Just ask Elon Musk.By chantal hebert, rob russo, peter mansbridge
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Your Turn - What's Your Nation Building Project?
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48:35The prime minister & premiers are seeking national projects that will inspire the country & laying the groundwork for a future powerhouse.By random ranter, peter mansbridge
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Comparing The Wildfires in Jasper & Los Angeles - Encore
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32:26An encore of Journalist Matthew Scace on his book, "Jasper on Fire: Five Days of Hell in a Rocky Mountain Paradise".By Matthew Scace, Peter Mansbridge
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SMT - How Real Were All Those Smiles and Hugs Yesterday?
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42:03Spark President Perry Tsergas sitting in this week. Niigaan Sinclair joins to talk history, about the now defunct Hudson Bay Company.By Niigaan Sinclair, Perry Tsergas, Peter Mansbridge, Fred DeLorey
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Will New Defence Spending Boost an Economy?
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43:50Canada hasn't been able to reach 2% of GDP in the past, but now the talk is to get to 3.5 or even 5 percent. What would that do, and how realistic is it?By janice stein, peter mansbridge
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Good Talk -- Does The Building of The New Canada Start This Weekend?
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52:27The royal visit, the throne speech & the 1st question period are over. Now the real work of building the so-called "new Canada" begins.By chantal hebert, Peter Mansbridge, Rob Russo
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Your Turn - What Would You Do With Canada Post?
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45:08This week: A $1.3B operating loss is an attention grabbing headline, but what would you change to improve Canada Post?By Will Mansbridge, Random Ranter
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Moore Butts #21 -- How New MP's Can Hit The Ground Running - Encore
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44:39An encore of after the pomp and pageantry of the King's visit, Parliament gets down to work and for a lot of MP's it will be a new experience.By Peter Mansbridge, Gerald Butts, James Moore
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Moore Butts #21 -- How New MP's Can Hit The Ground Running
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44:40After the pomp and pageantry of the King's visit, Parliament gets down to work and for a lot of MP's it will be a new experience.By Peter Mansbridge, Gerald Butts, James Moore
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His grip on Israel continues, despite long-time external allies beginning to show distance because of the death and destruction in Gaza.By janice stein, Peter Mansbridge
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Good Talk -- After Ten Weeks What Do We Know About The New Prime Minister?
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52:30What have we learned about him that we didn't know the day he was sworn in.By Peter Mansbridge, chantal hebert, Rob Russo
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Your Turn -- Your Thoughts on the Monarchy
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45:46Plus the Random Ranter drops by with something very different but equally important.By Peter Mansbridge, Random Ranter
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Disinformation -- What is It, Why Is it, and What Can We Do About It? - Encore
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49:07An encore of Lee McIntyre philosopher & author who's written extensively on the issues of truth & disinformation.By peter mansbridge, Lee McIntyre
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SMT -- Growing Pains or Signs of Things To Come?
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43:03Then Arlene Bynon about her new podcast series, Calls from a Killer -- the story of her conversations with serial killer Clifford Olson.By bruce anderson, fred delorey, arlene bynon, peter mansbridge
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