Best Assembly of First Nations Podcasts (2025)

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Bail reform and what it means for Indigenous Peoples 28:03

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On this edition of APTN News InFocus, host Cierra Bettens explores how Canada's proposed bail reform bill is stirring debate. Justice Minister Sean Fraser says the Bail and Sentencing Reform Act is meant to restore public confidence in a system he admits is no longer working for many Canadians. But critics warn the bill could do more harm than good…

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With budget support unclear, is another election on the way? 1:01:04

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Multiple sources tell CBC News that the risk of triggering another election has the Conservative and NDP caucuses grappling with whether to vote against the Liberal budget, as it remains unclear where the Liberals will secure the three votes they need. NDP MP Heather McPherson and Conservative House leader Andrew Scheer weigh in on how unlikely it …

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U.S. ambassador blasts Ontario rep with expletive-laced tirade: witnesses 48:52

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Multiple witnesses tell CBC News that U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra lashed out at Ontario trade representative David Paterson at an event in Ottawa on Monday, with one witness saying Hoekstra appeared to be upset about Ontario's U.S. ad and could be heard using the F-word. Former minister of foreign affairs John Manley and former U.S. amb…

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Aldo Leon’s Christian Nationalism 1:24:16

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Pastor, Podcaster, Author Aldo Leon of Pinelands PCA in Miami, FL discusses how his view of Christian Nationalism differs from Stephen Wolfe's and others. The PCA currently has a Study Committee on Christian Nationalism.This is the 3rd episode exploring these ideas. Christ's Crown, Christianity, and the Civil Realm by Pastor Aldo Leon https://www.b…

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Carney asked Ford to take down Reagan tariff ad: Ontario source 57:41

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A senior provincial source says Prime Minister Mark Carney saw Ontario's ad 'well in advance' of when it aired in the U.S., but after U.S. President Donald Trump halted trade talks, Carney called Ontario Premier Doug Ford to ask him to take it down. Alberta Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides defends the province's use of the Charter's notwiths…

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Trump says he won't meet with Carney 'for a long time' 47:47

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U.S. President Donald Trump was unable to say when his threat of a 10 per cent increase to tariffs on Canadian goods would become a reality on Monday, but said he wouldn't meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney 'for a long time.' Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu responds, and details a new set of budget announcements aimed at increasing tradespeople and bol…

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436 - The CoCo Nation Show - Now with More Aquisitions 2:33:08

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This week we have more acquisitions, plus news with El Curtis Boyle. ----more---- The CoCo Nation Show (TCN) - a weekly live and interactive discussion about the Color Computers, Dragons, MC-10, clones, and cousins! Website: https://thecoconation.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@The_CoCo_Nation Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thecoconationshow …

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Weekly Wrap: U.S. trade talks are off again. What now? 22:29

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The Weekly Wrap panel breaks down the biggest moments in Canadian politics this week. With Laura D’Angelo, Michael Solberg and Zain Velji.

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Trump ends Canadian trade talks — again 51:13

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U.S. President Donald Trump expanded on his decision to cut off trade talks with Canada on Friday, accusing an Ontario ad of being a bid to 'illegally influence the United States Supreme Court.' Prime Minister’s Council on Canada-U.S. Relations member Jean Charest and former Canadian ambassadors to the U.S. Frank McKenna and Derek Burney weigh in o…

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Trump's move to scrub Indigenous Peoples from U.S. history 26:44

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On this edition of APTN News InFocus, host Cierra Bettens examines why the Trump administration is attempting to erase Indigenous Peoples from U.S. history. On Oct. 9, former president Donald Trump signed a proclamation restoring Columbus Day, calling the explorer "a true American hero" and suggesting that "every citizen is eternally indebted to hi…

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435 - The CoCo Nation Show - Update and Aquisitionapooloozzaa! 3:08:12

7d ago3:08:12

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This week we have lots of updates and acquisitions, plus news with El Curtis Boyle. ----more---- The CoCo Nation Show (TCN) - a weekly live and interactive discussion about the Color Computers, Dragons, MC-10, clones, and cousins! Website: https://thecoconation.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@The_CoCo_Nation Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/the…

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Ottawa shrinks tariff exemption for U.S. cars from Stellantis, GM 48:05

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CBC's Ashley Burke joins Power & Politics with breaking news that Ottawa is firing back at Stellantis and General Motors by limiting the number of tariff-free vehicles the automakers can import to sell in Canada. Unifor national president Lana Payne and Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association President Flavio Volpe react. Plus, Justice Minister…

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Episode 94 - Toronto Under Construction with Andy Brethour from PMA Brethour Realty, Riz Dhanji from RAD Marketing, and Debbie Cosic from In2ition Realty 1:12:30

8d ago1:12:30

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In this episode of Toronto Under Construction, Ben is joined by three of the GTA’s most influential names in real estate sales and marketing: Andy Brethour (PMA Brethour Realty), Riz Dhanji (RAD Marketing), and Debbie Cosic (In2ition Realty). The conversation covers the current downturn in the condo market, investor behaviour, affordability, and ho…

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Some Conservative MPs doubt Poilievre’s leadership after RCMP comments 43:52

8d ago43:52

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Radio-Canada's Laurence Martin explains what she heard from five Conservative caucus members who feel Pierre Poilievre is not projecting an image befitting a prime minister following his comments last week that RCMP leadership is 'despicable.' Then, Conservative deputy leader Melissa Lantsman defends Poilievre's denial that he suggested former prim…

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MNA’s Mission & Ministry – Mark Casson 59:24

9d ago59:24

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MNA's RE Mark Casson gives his DRAMATIC Testimony as he weaves in his role as MNA's Ministry Engagement Director. Learn all about the good work going on at the PCA's Mission to North America.

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CRA giving Canadians long waits, bad info: scathing AG report 53:12

9d ago53:12

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Auditor General Karen Hogan digs into a new report where her office called the Canada Revenue Agency 167 times, with analysts waiting an average of 50 minutes to get an answer to a question — and receiving accurate information only 17 per cent of the time, when asking general questions about individual taxes. CRA Secretary of State Wayne Long respo…

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What's the cost of better relations with India and China? 49:00

10d ago49:00

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After visiting India and China in a bid to thaw relations last week, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand defends against concerns that the Carney government is brushing past the nations' aggression and interference, arguing that Canada needs 'to be pragmatic about our economic needs.' Plus, CBC's J.P. Tasker looks at new polling that suggests Cana…

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Weekly Wrap: Is Team Canada crumbling under U.S. pressure? 23:29

13d ago23:29

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The Weekly Wrap panel breaks down the biggest moments in Canadian politics this week. With Laura D’Angelo, Michael Solberg and Zain Velji.

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Liberal budget will have $617.7M for more border officers 50:54

13d ago50:54

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Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree announced Friday that the Liberals are budgeting $617.7 million over five years to fulfill the campaign promise of 1,000 more Canada Border Services Agency officers. Anandasangaree says the increased staff will help stop illicit goods like fentanyl from crossing the border, but says he still rejects 'the n…

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Why Nunavut is in a food crisis 20:24

14d ago20:24

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On this edition of APTN News InFocus, host Cierra Bettens explores why food insecurity in Nunavut has hit a breaking point. In a territory where climate change and inflation are making food more expensive and harder to access, many families struggle to put healthy meals on the table. For some, even country foods like seal and caribou are out of rea…

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Carney vows to crack down on crime with bill to tighten up bail 51:50

14d ago51:50

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Prime Minister Mark Carney says the Liberals will introduce a new crime bill next week, which will enable consecutive sentences for repeat and violent offenders and put the 'reverse onus' on people accused of certain major crimes to prove they should be released on bail. Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister Rachel Bendayan responds to conc…

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Ottawa threatens to sue Stellantis for moving Jeep production to U.S. 51:54

15d ago51:54

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Industry Minister Mélanie Joly threatened legal action over automaker Stellantis's plan to move production of the Jeep Compass to the U.S. on Wednesday, saying that Stellantis agreed to maintain its 'full Canadian footprint, including Brampton' when accepting financial supports from Ottawa. Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association president Flav…

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U.S. hikes Canadian lumber tariff to over 45% 46:17

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B.C. Premier David Eby demanded that Ottawa support the province's forestry workers on Tuesday, as the U.S. enacted another 10 per cent tariff on Canada's softwood lumber — taking the total levy to just over 45 per cent. New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt tells Power & Politics what she'll be speaking to Industry Minister Mélanie Joly about tonight, …

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434 - The CoCo Nation Show - Ron's Garage Returns 2:29:00

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This week we return to Ron's Garage, plus news with El Curtis Boyle. ----more---- The CoCo Nation Show (TCN) - a weekly live and interactive discussion about the Color Computers, Dragons, MC-10, clones, and cousins! Website: https://thecoconation.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@The_CoCo_Nation Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thecoconationshow …

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Weekly Wrap: What did Carney gain from another Trump meeting? 21:10

20d ago21:10

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The Weekly Wrap panel breaks down the biggest moments in Canadian politics this week. With Laura D’Angelo, Michael Solberg and Zain Velji.

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Ottawa says Alberta must get B.C.'s support for pipeline proposal 51:58

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Federal Energy Minister Tim Hodgson said Thursday that Alberta will need to 'attract' B.C.'s support if it wants to execute its proposal for an oil pipeline to the West Coast. B.C. Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions Adrian Dix argues that B.C. can't support 'a project that doesn't exist.' Plus, CUPW negotiator Jim Gallant says the postal work…

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On the ground in Unama'ki: Land protectors sound alarm over Indigenous rights in Canada 41:53

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On this edition of APTN News InFocus, host Cierra Bettens looks at a new law in Nova Scotia that could threaten Mi'kmaq treaty rights. Land protectors at Hunters Mountain in Unama'ki have prevented logging and construction for more than a month. But the Protecting Nova Scotians Act could give the province power to remove their checkpoint and jail t…

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Hamas says U.S. is assuring that war has 'completely ended' 1:00:19

22d ago1:00:19

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As Israel's government voted on ratifying the first phase of a U.S. plan for peace in Gaza on Thursday, senior Hamas official Khalil Al-Hayya said Hamas has received guarantees from the U.S., Arab mediators and Turkey that the war has permanently ended. Israeli ambassador to Canada Iddo Moed says he's hopeful that the war has concluded, 'but with H…

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433 - The CoCo Nation Show - Buttonless Button Pusher 3:47:30

23d ago3:47:30

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This week we talk buttonless button pusher, and news with El Curtis Boyle. ----more---- The CoCo Nation Show (TCN) - a weekly live and interactive discussion about the Color Computers, Dragons, MC-10, clones, and cousins! Website: https://thecoconation.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@The_CoCo_Nation Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thecoconatio…

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Canada can't stop auto assembly from moving to U.S.: Commerce secretary 51:40

23d ago51:40

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In comments confirmed by a CBC News source and Ontario Premier Doug Ford, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Wednesday that Canada must accept that its auto industry will be second to the U.S. and that vehicles will be assembled on the American side of the border — adding that there's nothing Canada can do about it. Automotive Parts Manufa…

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Episode 93 - Toronto Under Construction with Henry Chung from First National, Jason Marks from Collecdev-Markee, and Mitch Abrahams from Benvenuto Group 1:39:35

23d ago1:39:35

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In episode 93 of Toronto Under Construction, host Ben Myers is joined by three industry insiders to unpack how financing, data, and design innovation are shaping the future of Canadian housing. Henry Chung (First National), Jason Marks (Collecdev-Markee), and Mitch Abrahams (Benvenuto Group) bring candid insights on everything from CMHC's evolving …

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Trump meeting 'successful,' 'substantive,' but no tariff relief yet 59:01

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Understanding Stephen Wolfe’s Christian Nationalism 1:29:55

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After Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the recognition of a Palestinian state by Canada and several allies sent the message that 'murdering Jews pays off,' Canada's UN Ambassador Bob Rae says he 'couldn't disagree more strongly.' Canada did not take part in the mass walkout of delegates as Netanyahu was speaking. Plus, postal workers …

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