Clause dérogatoire | Le ministre de la Justice Sean Fraser clarifie sa position Après avoir offert ses excuses à la première ministre du Québec vendredi, le ministre Sean Fraser a clarifié de vive voix sa position sur l’usage préventif de la clause dérogatoire lundi. Une controve...

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Clause dérogatoire | Ottawa présente ses excuses à Fréchette Christine Fréchette s’est dite rassurée par les excuses de son homologue fédéral Mark Carney sur la clause dérogatoire vendredi. La nouvelle première ministre du Québec était de passage à Ottawa pour ...

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Good Talk -- He's Back: The New Old Pierre Poilievre YouTube video by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

Almost two months ago Pierre Poilievre seemed to turn a corner.

Well, those days are gone, and this week the ‘attack dog’ politician seemed to be back.

Bruce Anderson & Chantal Hébert discuss.

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Justice minister open to notwithstanding clause guardrails | CBC News Canada's Justice Minister Sean Fraser says he has significant concerns with the way the provinces are overriding Charter rights by invoking the notwithstanding clause, and he's prepared to establish g...

A noter que le ministre Sean Fraser parle ici de baliser le recours à la clause de dérogation par un éventuel futur gouvernement fédéral et non par les provinces. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

At Issue | How will Carney flex his majority power YouTube video by CBC News: The National

April 16, 2026: PM Carney at House of Commons with a majority government, Conservatives try to chart new path forward with leader Poilievre, could Canada really join the EU? www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuMy...

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Politique | Là où loge PSPP La même semaine où le Conseil de presse du Québec statuait que Rebel News n’est pas un « média d’information », Paul St-Pierre Plamondon lui accordait une entrevue.

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Le test de Terrebonne Les libéraux du Canada espèrent solidifier leur emprise sur l'appareil fédéral en remportant des sièges lors d'élections partielles à venir en 2026. La popularité de Mark Carney aura-t-elle un effet sur les électeurs ?

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Terrebonne: Bleu Country, Red Moment? In the heart of nationalist Quebec, Mark Carney is walking on water. Terrebonne is where we find out if it holds.

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Terrebonne: Bleu Country, Red Moment? In the heart of nationalist Quebec, Mark Carney is walking on water. Terrebonne is where we find out if it holds.

Terrebonne: Bleu Country, Red Moment?
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Gilbert Rozon doit verser 880 000 $ aux Courageuses L'issue du procès civil de 14 M$ contre le fondateur de Juste pour rire, Gilbert Rozon, sera connue ce matin. La cour rendra ses jugements vers 11 h.

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Good Talk -- What Did Air Canada's CEO Moment Tell Us? YouTube video by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

A terrible jet crash quickly became a language crisis at the top of Canada’s national airline.

What does it say about Canadian bilingualism? Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson bring their thoughts.

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At Issue | What hitting NATO's spending target means for Carney and Canada YouTube video by CBC News: The National

March 26, 2026: Canada reaches 2% NATO defence spending target, political battles for the next NDP Leader, provincial divide over how judges are appointed www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZ_l...

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At Issue | Pierre Poilievre goes on Joe Rogan’s podcast YouTube video by CBC News: The National

March 19, 2026: Poilievre's Joe Rogan podcast appearance, one year into Carney's Liberal party leadership, @avilewis.ca emerges as the NDP frontrunner www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLlb...

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Poilievre’s Own Goal Promoting Don Cherry for the Order of Canada was not a gaffe. It was a strategic choice. And in Quebec, strategic choices of this kind tend to have a long shelf life.

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At Issue | Why are so many MPs crossing to Carney’s team? YouTube video by CBC News: The National

March 12, 2026: A fourth MP joins the Liberals, 3 byelections in April, Conservatives push to step up deportations of IRGC members, Poilievre's speaking tour to the U.S. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pznc...

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Hold the Writ: Why Sticking to By-Elections is Carney’s Smartest Move In a moment of national crisis, the difference between governing and campaigning has never mattered more

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Un an de Mark Carney Après 12 mois au pouvoir, le premier ministre du Canada profite encore de l'« effet Trump », qui facilite sa vie en adoucissant les relations entre Ottawa et les provinces et en lui permettant de larg...

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At Issue | How Carney's navigating the Iran war response YouTube video by CBC News: The National

March 5, 2026: PM Carney's position on the Iran war, won't 'categorially' rule out involvement, Poilievre tours Europe, Liberals' growing lead in polls www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEjV...

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Hold Your Horses on Quebec Sovereignty Panic Some in Ottawa are spooked. Quebec voters are not.

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Good Talk -- Is It Really A New Pierre Poilievre? YouTube video by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

Yesterday Pierre Poilievre outlined his vision for 🇨🇦/🇺🇸 relations, and had stronger words for Donald Trump than in the past.

Is this a new Poilievre? Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson weigh in.

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At Issue | Does Carney’s India trip put trade over security? YouTube video by CBC News: The National

February 26, 2026: PM Carney's Indo-Pacific trade trip, Poilievre's vision for U.S.-Canada relations, meeting with OpenAI leaves federal ministers disappointed www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFHE...

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Federal poll, Alberta only: 44% conservative (down 10 pts), LIberals 40% (up 15 points)

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Why 172 Is Not the Magic Number National Newswatch: Canada's most comprehensive site for political news and views.

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Good Talk -- Do Canadians Really "Hate" Americans? YouTube video by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

Is “hate” a fair way to describe Canadian feelings towards Americans? New polling suggests so.

Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson on that plus Alberta’s referendum & Conservative / NDP leadership.

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At Issue | Poilievre’s shrinking caucus YouTube video by CBC News: The National

February 19, 2026: Conservative MP Jeneroux joins the Liberals, NDP gets closer to choosing next leader, Dominic LeBlanc goes on a trade mission to Mexico www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkR1...

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Good Talk -- Has Trump Lost It? Is It Advantage Canada? YouTube video by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

Was the Congressional rebuke on Canadian Tariffs the beginning of the end for Trump? A little early, no?

Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson on that, plus the possibility of an Alberta referendum.

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At Issue | Political response to the B.C. mass shooting YouTube video by CBC News: The National

February 12, 2026: Political leaders put aside differences in the wake of Tumbler Ridge tragedy, Trump's misconceptions about the bridge, a CPC MP declines a pay raise www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeVk...

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Good Talk -- Running From Behind: Why Pierre Poilievre Should Listen To A Winner YouTube video by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

Just a week after a resounding leadership victory, Poilievre found himself offside from Stephen Harper.

What could he learn from the ‘Godfather’ of his party? Chantal Hébert & Bruce Anderson join.

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