Posts by Office Of Pamela Wallin
Food and Agriculture Update with Cherilyn Jolly-Nagel and Sylvain Charlebois
On this week’s No Nonsense – food inflation, the reality for farmers and foreign factors that are threatening food security. Some facts and figures from Cherilyn Jolly-Nagel and Sylvain Charlebois.
Read MoreNational Security and Trade with John Manley
Over twenty years ago, the US said: “Security trumps trade.” Now, we’re once again facing border issues with our neighbours to the south after the closing of Roxham Road. Former Deputy Prime Minister John Manley explains.
Read MoreSaskatchewan Geothermal Energy and Critical Minerals with Kirsten Marcia and Mike Crabtree
Saskatchewan is at a pivot point with significant critical mineral reserves and the geothermal power to mine them. Take a listen to Kirsten Marcia and Mike Crabtree on the future of energy!
Read MoreThe Federal Budget, Canada-US Relations, and Ukraine Update with Diane Francis
On this week’s No Nonsense, everything from the new federal budget to an update on the war in Ukraine with National Post Editor-At-Large and Ukraine Anti-Corruption Activist Diane Francis.
Read MoreCongratulations to the Honourable Larry W. Smith on Induction to Canadian Football Hall of Fame
Honourable senators, this is the story of Larry “Pretty Boy” Smith. He was, his friends said, always the best-looking guy in the room, but he kind of knew it. He is still the same, I said: perfectly coiffed hair, dapper, charming. But let’s turn to football. In 1972, “Pretty Boy” Smith was the first overall…
Read MoreThe Issues of Media Regulations with Michael Geist and Tom Korski
The State of Canadian Energy with Lisa Baiton
Are politics preventing Canada from becoming an energy superpower? Lisa Baiton, head of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, explains.
Read MoreSpeech on Bill C-18 (March 7th, 2023)
Honourable senators, I rise today to speak to Bill C-18 with a genuine concern about what it means for the free exchange of ideas and open debate in this country. The online news act, as proposed, will restrict access to and the amount of news we can read and consume in this country. The government not…
Read MoreTribute to the Wadena News
Honourable senators, today I pay tribute to the people who, against all odds, try to keep the voice of their community alive. However, after more than a century in business, the Wadena News has had to close its doors. It’s the latest casualty, but it won’t be the last. Community papers are particularly disadvantaged because…
Read MoreAdvance Requests with MAiD Practitioner and Author Dr. Stefanie Green
Author of This is Assisted Dying Dr. Stefanie Green returns to No Nonsense to discuss the latest advances in MAiD legislation – and where it’s falling short.
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