The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

A major speech by the foreign affairs minister yesterday prompts questions about whether this marks a shift in Canada's overall position on foreign policy.  While most of the attention the speech received was about what Canada wants to see in the current Middle East conflict, there is more to talk about. So we spend a few minutes with former diplomat Colin Robertson on what he takes from what was said by Melanie Joly.  And as promised, a major catch-up on the "end bits" front, from energy, to health care, to pay phones! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Janice Stein is with us again for an important conversation that goes beyond the headlines in the Israel-Hamas war. Context is everything in the Middle East and that’s the goal of this week’s discussion. We start on the mic talked about hostages for prisoners swap. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The carbon tax has been a signature part of the Liberal's climate change policy but last night may have been the beginning of the end of that signature.  Bruce and Chantal have their thoughts on the prime minister's latest move on the energy front and wonder what might be next. That plus another good discussion on the national implications already coming out as a result of Alberta's plan for its own pension plan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Well, the Random Ranter has ignored Donald Trump since he debuted on The Bridge in September 2022.  But not today.  He's all in on debunking the former US President and he doesn't hold back.  That plus another wide range of opinions from you on Your Turn -- from the Middle East, to EV's, to the CBC, to Alberta's pension plan idea. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After a day of meetings in Ottawa, the prime minister has announced that Canada is joining the call for "humanitarian pauses" in the Israel-Hamas war so civilians in Gaza can receive aid. Is there a distinction between humanitarian pauses and ceasefires? Does it matter? Bruce Anderson joins to discuss on this week's SMT. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The podcast discusses the pressure for a ceasefire in the Middle East, international views on the conflict, regional implications of the Gaza crisis, dire humanitarian situation in Yemen, and the role of the Cape Grim Baseline Atmospheric Pollution Station in climate change research.

Israel has been saying a full scale ground invasion was imminent and while some elements have been underway “full scale” has yet to happen. Why? Janice Stein is with us again with a wide ranging discussion on the latest of what is happening in the Middle East. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Reflections on the recent Israel-Hamas war with cautious approach to blame. Discussion on the decline of decorum in the House of Commons and the potential impact of turning the cameras on. Exploring television's impact on politicians and the NDP's stance on pharmacare. Analysis of support levels of the Liberal Party and the NDP, potential for an election, and the Alberta Pension Plan proposal.

After an intense two weeks of watching the Middle East on the edge of a full-blown crisis, you share your thoughts and feelings about what you've witnessed.  From who's to blame to what happens now? Plus other comments on the potential of LNG to WFH, work from home. And of course, the Random Ranter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Another horrific scene, this time in Gaza, and of all places a hospital.  Who did it and why?  That is the question today as accusations and counter-accusations reverberate across the Middle East and the world. Bruce Anderson is by with a classic SMT on this.  Plus some thoughts on Pierre Poilievre's apple-picking video. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.