Trudeau resigns, Trump returns – what’s next for Canada-U.S. relations?
Release Date: 01/10/2025
Separatism, sovereignty and a new pope
Truth & Politics
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she isn’t calling for Alberta to separate, but she’s moving ahead with legislation that would make it easier. First Nations leaders are calling her rhetoric insanity and an attack on their rights. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that King Charles will make a rare visit to open the 45th Parliament of Canada. And in a historic first, a pope from North America has been selected. Pope Leo XIV is from the United States. Our Truth and Politics panel joins host Dennis Ward to weigh in. Jennifer Laewetz is the CEO of Paskwa Strategies and Niigaan...
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Carney forms government as political leaders fall - what this means for Indigenous Peoples
Truth & Politics
The election is behind us and Mark Carney is now the elected prime minister of Canada with a slim minority. There are now questions about how long his government will last. Meanwhile, Jagmeet Singh resigned as leader of the NDP on election night after his party was decimated and he lost his own seat. The Conservatives increased their numbers, but Pierre Poilievre also lost his seat and the premier of Alberta is being accused of stoking separatism talk. Our Truth and Politics panel joins host Dennis Ward to weigh in. Jennifer Laewetz is the CEO of Paskwa Strategies and Niigaan Sinclair is a...
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The Pope’s death and legacy
Truth & Politics
Pope Francis will be laid to rest this weekend, days after his death at the age of 87. The head of the Catholic Church visited Canada in 2022 to apologize for its role in the residential school system. His passing comes during the final stretch of a federal election campaign that has only recently begun to engage with Indigenous issues. Our Truth and Politics panel joins host Dennis Ward to discuss the Pope’s legacy and unpack what’s at stake for Indigenous voters this federal election. Jennifer Laewetz, CEO of Paskwa Strategies, and Niigaan Sinclair, columnist with the Winnipeg Free...
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Decision 2025: The push to mobilize the Indigenous vote
Truth & Politics
We’re more than two weeks into the federal election campaign and efforts are underway to get out the Indigenous vote. The Assembly of First Nations says First Nations could be the deciding factor in 36 ridings across the country. But Indigenous issues have been absent from the political discourse. Will that keep voters from heading to the polls? For more, our Truth and Politics panel joins host Dennis Ward ahead of the Federal Leaders’ Debate. Jennifer Laewetz, CEO of Paskwâw Harbour Strategies and Niigaan Sinclair, columnist with the Winnipeg Free Press. • • • APTN National News,...
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Natural resources fuel election heat: Why photos sparked a backlash
Truth & Politics
Natural resources are a hot topic this federal election — in part because of U.S. President Donald Trump’s shifting tariffs on Canadian imports. Oil and gas came up when Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre met with chiefs in Edmonton at an event hosted by the Indian Resource Council. Photos from the meeting sparked backlash, with some band members saying they didn’t support what appeared to be an endorsement. Our Truth and Politics panel joins host Creeson Agecoutay to weigh in. Jennifer Laewetz is CEO of Paskwâw Harbour Strategies, and Niigaan Sinclair is a columnist with the Winnipeg...
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Mark Carney’s dad was principal of a day school – could this impact the election?
Truth & Politics
It’s come to light this week that Prime Minister Mark Carney’s father was the principal of a Federal Indian Day School. Will this have an impact on Carney’s run this federal election? And what is Carney’s track record on Indigenous issues in this election campaign so far? For more on this, our Truth and Politics panel joins host Dennis Ward. Niigaan Sinclair, columnist with the Winnipeg Free Press, is on the panel this week along with Sheila North, executive director of external Indigenous relations at the University of Winnipeg. • • • APTN National News, our stories told...
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A commitment to search landfill: Why Winnipeg police are changing their tune
Truth & Politics
The identity of Mashkode Bizhiki'ikwe — Buffalo Woman — has been revealed more than three years after she was killed by a Winnipeg serial killer. Ashlee Shingoose’s remains are believed to be in the Brady Road landfill, south of the city. Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew has committed to the family that a search will happen. For more on this, our Truth and Politics panel joins host Dennis Ward. Jennifer Laewetz, CEO of Paskwa Harbour Strategies, is on the panel this week, along with Sheila North, executive director of external Indigenous relations at the University of Winnipeg. • • •...
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Landfill search was a success, but politics played a role throughout the fight
Truth & Politics
The search of a Winnipeg-area landfill for Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran has been a success – but unfortunately, politics played a role throughout the fight to get the search done. For more on this, host Dennis Ward is joined by Jennifer Laewetz, CEO of Paskwâw Harbour Strategies, and Niigaan Sinclair, a columnist with the Winnipeg Free Press. • • • APTN National News, our stories told our way. Visit our website for more: https://aptnnews.ca Hear more APTN News podcasts: https://www.aptnnews.ca/podcasts/
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Tariffs, pipelines & rising costs: What it means for Indigenous Peoples in Canada
Truth & Politics
Donald Trump’s shifting tariff policies are affecting businesses on both sides of the border. How will Indigenous communities in Canada be impacted? Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says all pipeline projects are pre-approved. What does that mean for First Nations rights? With food prices expected to rise, how can families prepare? And as First Nations leaders head to Las Vegas next week for a summit, what are the optics of the trip during a trade war? Host Dennis Ward is joined by Jennifer Laewetz, CEO of Paskwâw Harbour Strategies, and Winnipeg Free Press columnist Niigaan Sinclair to break...
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Former premier and police said landfill search couldn’t be done – now possible remains found
Truth & Politics
On Wednesday afternoon, the province of Manitoba announced that human remains may have been found at the Prairie Green Landfill, where the search for the remains of two First Nations women has been underway since December. The families of Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran spoke to the media on Thursday about the discovery. For more on this, host Dennis Ward is joined by Jennifer Laewetz, CEO of Paskwâw Harbour Strategies, and Niigaan Sinclair, a columnist with the Winnipeg Free Press. • • • APTN National News, our stories told our way. Visit our website for more: https://aptnnews.ca Hear...
info_outlineIt’s shaping up to be a pivotal year in Canadian politics with the resignation of Justin Trudeau, potentially marking the end of the Liberal government.
His departure has triggered a leadership race, and a federal election looms on the horizon.
Joining us on the first Truth & Politics panel of 2025, with guest host Savannah Kelly, are Paskwâw Harbour Strategies' Jennifer Laewetz and Winnipeg Free Press columnist Niigaan Sinclair.
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