The Big Story

Jamie Ellerton, political strategist and principal at Conaptus, offers insider analysis of Conservative Party dynamics. He breaks down what Calgary’s leadership review will decide. He explains why certain vote thresholds matter and why Poilievre must broaden appeal beyond the base. He outlines the work needed to present a more collaborative, government-ready image and regroup before the next election.

A central bank pauses its key interest rate, with talk about how trade tensions could shape future policy. Provincial leaders meet in Ottawa to tackle affordability and homelessness. Canada’s Olympic flag bearers for Milano Cortina 2026 are revealed. Community vigils and political tensions in Minneapolis spark broader discussions. The Church of England appoints its first woman archbishop. A segment asks if we need more inconvenience in life.

Israa Nasir, psychotherapist and author of Toxic Productivity, argues for embracing small inconveniences to rebuild community and resilience. She explores how tech erased everyday friction, how streaming and apps shifted communal life to isolation, and offers practical ways to add constructive inconvenience to strengthen relationships and skills.

Enrica Amaturo, a journalist who files on-the-ground political and international developments. She outlines Mark Carney’s Davos remarks and a contentious call with Donald Trump. She covers reports of ICE and the Milan Olympics, Iran’s deadly crackdown and arrests, the 2016 social-media rewind raising AI deepfake risks, and NATO’s uncertain future under Trump.

Robert Baines, President of the NATO Association of Canada and defence commentator, digs into Arctic security and alliance cohesion. He discusses Trump’s Greenland framework and what it revealed about Canadian Arctic vulnerabilities. He examines NATO’s role, risks to collective trust, and why Canada must boost northern defence and spending.

Parliament reconvenes and new grocery and essentials benefit is explained. Polling shows shifting party support and approval changes. Fallout from the Minneapolis shooting and federal responses are discussed. Bank of Canada likely to hold rates amid tariff concerns. Historic snowfall disrupts travel and services across North America. Former Olympian Ryan Wedding is arrested after a decade.

Calvi Leon, Toronto Star crime reporter who covered the Ryan Wedding investigation and organized-crime networks, walks through the saga. He outlines Wedding’s leap from 2002 Olympic snowboarder to alleged drug kingpin. He discusses cartel links, conflicting accounts of the arrest, motives for surrender, political spin at the press conference, and looming legal questions.

Barish Arkurek, VP of Insights and Intelligence at Autotrader.ca, a specialist in automotive market and consumer trends. He breaks down why new and used vehicle prices surged, how tariffs and supply shortages shape sticker shock, what financing tactics mean for buyers, and why Chinese EV imports may have limited near‑term impact.

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Kathy Chow, a Toronto-based writer known for her critiques on workplace culture, dives into the real motivations behind return-to-office mandates. She argues that these policies prioritize managerial control over productivity, despite research favoring remote work. The conversation highlights the disproportionate impact of RTO on women and the frustrating realities of office conditions. They also discuss how suburban businesses and traffic patterns are affected, while exploring how workers resist these mandates, raising important questions about modern workplace dynamics.