How to investigate a prime minister, with Mario Dion
Release Date: 09/01/2023
MP Scott Reid: The House rules
The Hill Times' Hot Room
MP Scott Reid joins the The Hot Room to talk about his proposal to stop governments from changing the rules of the House of Commons without consent from the opposing parties.
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Fixing family medicine, Part 2, with Dr. Kathleen Ross
The Hill Times' Hot Room
Kathleen Ross, a family doctor and the president of the Canadian Medical Association, speaks with Peter Mazereeuw about the changes that could set Canada's ailing family medicine systems back on track.
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Jane Philpott on how to fix health care
The Hill Times' Hot Room
Former health minister Jane Philpott comes on the podcast to talk about how to fix Canada's ailing primary health systems, and her new book, "Health for all: A doctor's prescription for a healthier Canada."
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Should political parties be exempt from privacy laws?
The Hill Times' Hot Room
Canada's political parties are fighting a court battle to avoid federal privacy laws—and the government is taking their side. Hill Times reporter Ian Campbell joins host Peter Mazereeuw to explain why and how.
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The online hate speech bill, with Justice Minister Arif Virani
The Hill Times' Hot Room
Justice Minister Arif Virani joins The Hot Room to talk about his controversial bill to crack down on online hate speech, 'revenge porn', and more.
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Brian Mulroney: the person, the politician, with Arthur Milnes
The Hill Times' Hot Room
Host Peter Mazereeuw talks to Arthur Milnes about his years working with late former prime minister Brian Mulroney.
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How the Haida Nation is securing self-goverance
The Hill Times' Hot Room
The Haida Nation's governing council will soon get legal recognition from the federal government. It's on its way to settling the nation's land claims. Gaagwiis, the president of the Haida Nation, joins the Hot Room to talk about the Haida, and what legal self-governance means for their future.
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Mini-pod: Joly in Israel, and the week ahead in politics
The Hill Times' Hot Room
Peter Mazereeuw takes you through a four-minute preview of the week to come in Canadian politics, including Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly's visit to the Middle East.
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The Foundation for Black Communities
The Hill Times' Hot Room
In February of 2023, the federal government gave control over a $200-million fund to the Foundation for Black Communities. The non-profit FFBC is responsible for channeling that funding into projects led by Black Canadians that aim to make life better for Black communities in Canada. Peter Mazereeuw talks with the FFBC's Leah Sanford and Michelle Musindo about the work they're doing, and why it's needed.
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Trudeau's rules for A.I.
The Hill Times' Hot Room
The Hot Room digs into the Trudeau government's bill that aims to create new rules governing the use of artificial intelligence in Canada. Stuart Benson and Peter Mazereeuw discuss the bill, and what comes next.
info_outlineFormer ethics commissioner Mario Dion joins the Hot Room to recount his investigation into Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and discuss the state of ethics and government, and why we still don't have a permanent ethics commissioner to replace him.