Parliament returns. What are the challenges facing Carney and Poilievre?
Release Date: 09/16/2025
The Liberal government’s radical gamble to rewrite Canada’s constitutional order
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Poking the section 33 bear
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Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss the federal government's controversial intervention in a Supreme Court case that could fundamentally reshape how Canada's notwithstanding clause is used. They examine how the Carney government's request for the Supreme Court to impose new constraints on section 33 is a significant departure from the constitutional bargain struck in 1982 and may potentially trigger a national unity crisis. In the second half, they discuss Carney's performance in the House of Commons and the delayed federal budget amid concerns about Canada's mounting fiscal...
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Why Canadian LNG is crucial for Asia's energy future
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Tatsuya Terazawa, chair and CEO of the Institute of Energy Economics, Japan, discusses Japan’s energy security strategy, the growing importance of Canada as an LNG supplier to Asia, and why Canada must show a nationwide, long-term, and pragmatic commitment — across governments and Indigenous communities alike — to be seen as a truly reliable energy partner. This episode was brought to you by Energy for a Secure Future and viewers like you. Subscribe to The Hub’s podcast feed to get our best content when you are on the go: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) ...
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A plunge in federal revenues may mean soaring budget deficit
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The left's political violence problem: From Charlie Kirk to Luigi Mangione
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Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss whether the political left has a problem with violence in the wake of the recent Charlie Kirk assassination. They examine in particular how the far-left lacks self-policing and how ideologies rooted in oppressor-versus-oppressed frameworks can legitimize violence as a tool of resistance. They emphasize the need for progressive leaders to actively condemn political violence rather than contextualize or rationalize it. The Hub is Canada’s fastest growing independent digital news outlet. Subscribe to The Hub’s podcast feed to get our best...
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How Alberta could lead the AI revolution
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Artificial intelligence could fuel Alberta’s next big tech boom. Three leaders in the field—Cam Linke, CEO of Amii; Nicole Janssen, co-founder of AltaML; and Danielle Gifford, managing director of AI with PwC—dig into how AI is transforming everything from energy to healthcare and even space. They share why Edmonton is a world leader in reinforcement learning, and why Alberta's natural advantages could make it a global hub for data centres and AI commercialization. This podcast is generously supported by Don Archibald. The Hub thanks him for his ongoing support. The...
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The far-Left has a problem with violence
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A high-stakes fall federal budget and immigration policy at the forefront
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In this inaugural episode of Hub Politics, Sean Speer is joined by David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data, and Amanda Galbraith, principal at Oyster Group, to analyse the opening of Parliament and the political landscape facing Prime Minister Carney's government. They discuss Carney's leadership style and the challenges of managing a broad Liberal coalition while preparing a high-stakes federal fall budget. They also examine Pierre Poilievre's strategy of using immigration policy as a wedge issue that could divide the Liberal coalition, and whether the Conservatives can broaden their appeal beyond...
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CUSMA renegotiations start: What does Trump want?
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Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss the formal launch of CUSMA consultations by the Trump administration as the first step toward its renegotiation. They examine revelations from U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra that a broader "grand bargain" economic and security agreement may have been on the table but it ultimately fell apart. They look ahead to whether Canada may have missed an opportunity for a comprehensive bilateral deal and whether key industries, such as the auto sector, will be negatively impacted as a result. The Hub is Canada’s fastest growing independent digital news...
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Is Canada already in a recession?
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info_outlineCrestview Strategy partner Ginny Roth provides analysis on Parliament's return and the key political dynamics shaping Canadian politics. She examines Pierre Poilievre's strategic challenges as Conservative leader, including his efforts to moderate his tone while maintaining his authentic "fighter" persona, and his party's focus on immigration as a potential winning issue. She also discusses the pressures facing Prime Minister Mark Carney as he seeks to build his own team while managing both Conservative opposition and potential resistance from the progressive faction within the Liberal caucus.
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