“Strong alone. Stronger together.” But even the experts concede that you can oppose both separation and the status quo. A special referendum edition of No Nonsense with Gary Mar of Canada West, political commentator John Gormley and pollster John Santos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One month out from the US midterms, is it a blue wave or red undertow? What will be the impact on trade talks? Cliff Young on No Nonsense Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

‘Into the Breach’ is a phrase used when soldiers step forward to take on a difficult mission. It’s the title of a memoir and the story of one soldier’s journey on the way to becoming the accidental Chief of the Defence Staff – General Wayne Eyre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There’s no trade deal with our closest neighbour but we may sign on to one across an ocean. The rules are changing, the outcomes unknown. Trevor Tombe on the cost of uncertainty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From courting cash to holding court at the European Parliament, the Prime Minister is changing Canada’s direction. A look at what it all means from our wise person panel: columnist Tasha Kheiriddin, former Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Mark Norman and China expert Margaret McCuaig-Johnston.

25 years ago, on September 11th, our world changed. On No Nonsense, we look back – through the eyes of former foreign minister John Manley, the longtime mayor of Gander Claude Elliott, and New Yorker writer Adam Gopnik.

As the fight over failed trade talks continues, the energy sector is booming with higher prices and new deals that could make the West a powerful energy player. Pipeline whisperer Heather Exner-Pirot joins us for her take on the new energy plays. 

 Why did the Canada and US trade talks go off the rails? Conflicting versions of the behind closed doors breakdown with Economist Joseph Steinberg. 

Becoming strategic partners with China is like opening Pandora’s box – we just don’t know what we’re going to get. China specialist Dennis Molinaro on the diplomatic pitfalls Canada needs to watch out for. 

All eyes are on trade and tariffs as Canada works toward the next phase of Canada-Mexico-US trade. Three bright minds, Ian Lee, Carlo Dade, and Sylvain Charlebois have the latest.