Murray Brewster
Senior defence correspondent for CBC News offering analysis on Canada's defence industrial strategy, procurement challenges, and military readiness.
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Feb 21, 2026 • 49min
Why is Mark Carney attracting so many floor-crossers?
Nathan Cullen, former NDP MP from Northwest BC, offers perspective on party rebuilding. Stephen Fuhr, ministerial lead on defence procurement, outlines industrial strategy goals. Murray Brewster, CBC defence correspondent, assesses procurement and readiness. Shannon Proudfoot, Globe feature writer, and Stuart Thomson, National Post bureau chief, analyze recent floor-crossings and party dynamics. Multiple short discussions on defence plans, trade risks, and political manoeuvres.
Aug 19, 2025 • 28min
Air Canada deal, what’s behind food price increases, Poilievre byelection victory, and more
Murray Brewster, CBC's senior defence reporter, dives into various pressing issues. He discusses Air Canada's tentative deal with flight attendants ending a disruptive strike. Brewster sheds light on unexpected factors behind rising grocery prices, revealing climate's impact rather than trade. The political landscape shifts as Pierre Poilievre secures a byelection win amid inflation concerns. He also touches on the troubling incidents within the Canadian military and the ongoing situation in Ukraine, highlighting the interconnectedness of these critical events.
