Heather McPherson

Heather McPherson, NDP MP for Edmonton Strathcona, shares her insights on the party's dramatic downturn after significant electoral losses. She discusses the urgent need for strategic reevaluation and grassroots engagement to rebuild NDP's support. The conversation also touches on King Charles' Canadian tour and humorous moments in Parliament, including who might keep rowdy MPs in check. McPherson emphasizes the personal and emotional weight of leadership questions in these challenging times.

Heather McPherson, Edmonton MP and NDP leadership contender, talks campaign closers and Alberta roots. Deborah Kahn, POLITICO energy editor, reports from CERAWeek on Canada’s push to sell LNG and critical minerals. They discuss Canada House messaging, U.S. energy conversations, permitting snags, and political implications in short, punchy segments.

In a lively discussion, candidates Tony McQuail, Rob Ashton, Heather McPherson, and Tennille Johnston share their visions for the NDP's future. McQuail presents his anti-war, citizen-centered defense ideas. Ashton emphasizes working-class roots and union solidarity. McPherson argues for inclusive party growth without welcoming hate, while Johnston focuses on community listening and strategic collaborations. The group also tackles the party's drift toward the center, stressing the need for grassroots organizing and reconnecting with rural communities.

Lori Idlout, MP for Nunavut who switched from NDP to Liberal, speaks about northern priorities like food security. John Main, Premier of Nunavut, discusses local impacts, infrastructure and hopes for investment. Heather McPherson, NDP MP and leadership candidate from Alberta, talks party rebuilding, caucus dynamics and northern issues. Multiple short conversations explore the political ripple effects and regional stakes.

Heather McPherson, MP and leadership contender focused on rebuilding the party through organizing and electability. Robert Flack, Ontario housing minister driving policies to boost construction and affordability. They unpack a temporary HST removal on new homes, debates over cost versus units, caps at $1.5M, and whether the rebate can meaningfully revive stalled housing starts.