Marci Surkes
Former Executive Director for Policy and Cabinet Affairs for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and current chief strategy officer, commenting on Mark Carney's leadership and government priorities.
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Mar 12, 2026 • 20min
Mark Carney wins over another MP
Marci Surkes, former Trudeau policy director now chief strategy officer, praises Carney’s leadership appeal. Fred DeLorey, ex-Conservative campaign manager turned strategist, breaks down floor-crossing motives and Conservative options. Erin Morrison, former NDP deputy chief of staff and comms exec, critiques Nunavut MP Laurie Idlout’s move and NDP implications. They debate stability, courting MPs, delivery vs. promises, and what a slim majority would change.
Jan 10, 2026 • 52min
Venezuela, Greenland, an emboldened Trump: What should Canada do?
Jody Thomas, former National Security Advisor, brings her expertise on Canada’s defense needs against U.S. actions in Venezuela and Greenland. Retired General Wayne Eyre emphasizes the risk to NATO posed by a U.S. takeover of Greenland, urging Canada to strengthen alliances. Both guests discuss the implications of U.S. instability for Canadian trade, warning of potential protest spillover while advocating for increased military readiness and independent intelligence capabilities. Political strategist Marci Surkes reflects on Chrystia Freeland’s resignation and its domestic impact.
