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Peter Mansbridge

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Podcaster - The Bridge, Host - SiriusXM, Author 4 best sellers, Filmmaker, Distinguished Fellow, U of T, Chancellor Emeritus MTA.ca, Senior Counsel Spark *Advocacy and HCol CANSOFCOM

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Another Trump deadline, and another Trump deadline passed.Β But really, what does it all mean? More on trade in the latest edition of The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuFDlP

01.08.2025 20:44 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Also this week on Good Talk: Could Canadians avoiding American travel become a generational trend?

The first summer Good Talk special with Chantal HΓ©bert & Bruce Anderson is out now wherever you get your podcasts.

26.07.2025 19:58 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 1
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As bad as the wildfires were last summer, this summer is even worse – and it’s not even the end of July. Why is that? Find out more this week in The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuFDlP

25.07.2025 20:20 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
GOOD TALK  -- THE 2025 SUMMER SPECIAL #1
YouTube video by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge GOOD TALK -- THE 2025 SUMMER SPECIAL #1

The deadline for a new trade deal between Canada and the US is a week away - what are the chances?

Chantal HΓ©bert & Bruce Anderson are back for the first Good Talk summer special of 2025.

Listen on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms & YouTube.

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25.07.2025 15:39 β€” πŸ‘ 32    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 3
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Canada has had frequent cabinet meetings, premiers’ meetings, and meetings with business leaders. But how frequent are the meetings with Indigenous leaders? And how can we make them better?

More in The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuFDlP

18.07.2025 21:17 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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We’re talking about trade this week in The Buzz: Did Carney bend a knee dropping the Digital Services Tax? How much fentanyl is really entering the U.S. from Canada? And doΒ we need more transparency through it all?

Read it here: t.co/53QeuuFDlP

04.07.2025 22:13 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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In this week’s edition of The Buzz: Carney wants major change for the public service – but it won’t be easy. Read it here: t.co/53QeuuFDlP

27.06.2025 21:08 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mark Carney’s new government is barely two months old, and it’s racking up some major accomplishments and some good numbers… but it’s only been two months. How long will the honeymoon last?
More on this in The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuFDlP

20.06.2025 21:09 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Good Talk -- "Get 'R Done" ..  At What Cost?
YouTube video by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge Good Talk -- "Get 'R Done" .. At What Cost?

The rush to get nation-building projects has seen the Carney government push for legislation to speed the process along. How quick is too quick?

Chantal HΓ©bert & Rob Russo are here for Good Talk on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

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20.06.2025 15:30 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 2
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On the final week before summer break for The Bridge, we wanted to highlight your summer plans.

That’s the focus in your letters on Your Turn, plus the Ranter shares his latest idea for a better housing plan in Canada.

Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

19.06.2025 14:27 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
SMT -- The G7 As Trump Leaves Early
YouTube video by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge SMT -- The G7 As Trump Leaves Early

Canada hosts the G7, but as usual Trump steals the headlines - leaving early to handle the Middle East crisis from Washington. Does that matter?

Bruce Anderson & Fred DeLorey are here with SMT.

Listen on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms & YouTube.

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17.06.2025 16:05 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 0
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It could be a hinge moment as Israel and Iran continue to trade missile attacks.

What happens next? What impact will it have on the G7? Where will it lead in the Middle East?

Dr. Janice Stein joins to help us through all this, on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

16.06.2025 14:29 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What can we expect from the G7 this week? Canada is expected to take on the role of not just a host – but a leader. More on this in The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuFDlP

13.06.2025 22:26 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Good Talk -- Did The G7 Just Get Derailed?
YouTube video by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge Good Talk -- Did The G7 Just Get Derailed?

Today on Good Talk with @petermansbridge.bsky.social: The G7 in Alberta is set, but will Israel’s attack on Iran upend everything? With Carney's promises piling up, where’s the money coming from? Chantal & Rob break it down. www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZPj...
Find out more at nationalnewswatch.com

13.06.2025 16:49 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Good Talk -- Did The G7 Just Get Derailed?
YouTube video by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge Good Talk -- Did The G7 Just Get Derailed?

Will next week’s G7 in Alberta be derailed after Israel’s attack on Iran? Plus, how will the Carney government pay for their policy promises?

Chantal HΓ©bert & Rob Russo join for Good Talk.

Listen on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms and YouTube.

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13.06.2025 14:16 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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After weeks of your letters on the ups and downs of politics, today we go personal. With Father’s Day coming up, today we highlight the stories of your fathers.

It’s an emotional edition of Your Turn, on The Bridge.

Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

12.06.2025 13:35 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Smoke Mirrors and The Truth -- Carney Ups Defence Spending to 2%
YouTube video by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge Smoke Mirrors and The Truth -- Carney Ups Defence Spending to 2%

It’s taken a long time, but it looks like Canada is finally committing 2% of GDP to defence spending. Is it smoke, mirrors or the truth?

Fred DeLorey & @perrytsergas.bsky.social are here with their thoughts.

Listen on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms & YouTube.

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10.06.2025 14:21 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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The PM is speaking today on Canada’s defence spending and our preparedness for conflict given the current geopolitical landscape.

Is Canada ready for war, if it had to be? Dr. Janice Stein is here to discuss.

Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

09.06.2025 13:19 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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When a marriage goes sour, things can get ugly. Really ugly. And that’s what’s happened to the marriage between Donald Trump and Elon Musk. And somehow, we all knew this would happen.

Read more in the latest edition of The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuFDlP

06.06.2025 21:35 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Good Talk -- Carney and Trump -- What's Going On?
YouTube video by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge Good Talk -- Carney and Trump -- What's Going On?

Usually nothing ends well when you get into a relationship with Donald Trump. Just ask Elon Musk.

Could the Musk/Trump feud get in the way of talks with Mark Carney? Chantal HΓ©bert & Rob discuss.

Listen SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms & YouTube.

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06.06.2025 15:13 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 0
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At the First Ministers’ meeting last week the PM asked premiers a big question: What’s your nation building project?

Today we get your answers to the same question, on Your Turn.

Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

05.06.2025 12:20 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Plus, Niigaan Sinclair joins The Bridge to talk about this history of the now defunct Hudson’s Bay Company

03.06.2025 14:27 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
SMT - How Real Were All Those Smiles and Hugs Yesterday?
YouTube video by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge SMT - How Real Were All Those Smiles and Hugs Yesterday?

It was quite the scene in Saskatoon as First Ministers spent the day exchanging compliments in an attempt to prove they can work together.

So, was it real? Fred DeLorey & @perrytsergas.bsky.social discuss.

πŸŽ™οΈon SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms.

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03.06.2025 14:27 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Canada hasn’t been able to reach NATO’s threshold of 2% defence spending in the past, but now other allies are approaching 3.5% or higher.

What would that mean for us, and is it realistic? Dr. Janice Stein is here to discuss.

Listen SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

02.06.2025 13:45 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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There were lots of firsts in Ottawa this week: King Charles delivered his first Canadian Throne Speech, Carney faced his first Question Period, and the initial Liberal spending numbers were released. You can read more in The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuFDlP

31.05.2025 00:40 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Good Talk -- Does The Building of The New Canada Start This Weekend?
YouTube video by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge Good Talk -- Does The Building of The New Canada Start This Weekend?

The Royal visit, throne speech, and first question period are done. Now the real work of building a β€œnew Canada” begins.

What’s the plan? Chantal HΓ©bert & Rob Russo discuss.

Listen on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms, & YouTube.

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30.05.2025 15:03 β€” πŸ‘ 30    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0
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A $1.3B operating loss is an attention grabbing headline, but what would you change to improve Canada Post?

Listen to Your Turn today on The Bridge at noon EST on SXM Canada Talks, or wherever you get your podcasts.

29.05.2025 14:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
How New MP's Can Hit The Ground Running
YouTube video by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge How New MP's Can Hit The Ground Running

After the King’s visit, Parliament gets to work. For many MPs it will be a new experience.

How do you hit the ground running in a new Parliament? James Moore & Gerald Butts join with their thoughts.

πŸŽ™οΈon SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms.

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27.05.2025 15:48 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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He’s losing allies, but he’s not losing power. Netanyahu’s grip on Israel continues, despite long-time allies beginning to distance themselves.

What is his end game? Dr. Janice Stein is here to discuss.

Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

26.05.2025 15:51 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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King Charles will make his 24-hour visit across the Atlantic early next week. What can we expect from His Majesty's trip? All this and more in The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuFDlP

24.05.2025 13:32 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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