We could be facing a national election in days and at that point control is in your hands. So, here's the question of the week: what qualifications are you looking for that make a good politician?โดย peter mansbridge

Encore episode. It was brutal, unprecedented and shocking -- but what happens now? The exchange between Trump and Zelensky with J D Vance playing a supporting role was one for the history books. Dr Janice Stein from the Munk School at the University of Toronto makes her regular appearance to give us her assessment.…

Canada is in a series of high stakes political races, for party leadership, for an upcoming national election. But is there any focus more important than Donald Trump and the damage he could cause from tariffs and annexation talk?โดย bruce anderson, fred delorey, peter mansbridge

It was brutal, unprecedented and shocking -- but what happens now? The exchange between Trump and Zelensky with J D Vance playing a supporting role was one for the history booksโดย janice stein, peter mansbridge

So much for Britain's PM Keir Starmer. Given the chance to stand up for Canada with Donald Trump by his side, Starmer instead left Canada, his Commonwealth ally, twisting in the wind. How bad does that look? Does it even matter?โดย chantal hebert, rob russo, peter mansbridge

There's no doubt that many Canadians are buying Canadian when they hit the grocery, hardware or clothing stories. But where do you draw the line?โดย peter mansbridge

Dr Janice Stein has been globetrotting again, to Japan, South Korea and Taiwan and she's got some great stories to tell about how the other side of the world is dealing with Trump 2.0. Can we learn from what they're doing?โดย peter mansbridge, janice stein

Enter the Fred DeLorey/Bruce Anderson spin room as we deconstruct elements of last night's French language liberal leadership contender's debate. There were various moments, and especially one, where views differ and they are worth discussing.โดย fred delorey, bruce anderson, peter Mansbridge

Dr Janice Stein has been globetrotting again, to Japan, South Korea and Taiwan and she's got some great stories to tell about how the other side of the world is dealing with Trump 2.0. Can we learn from what they're doing?โดย peter mansbridge, janice stein

Blaming the media is a common tactic when you feel your competition is getting better coverage than you are. Is that why some Conservatives are saying Mark Carney is getting a free pass from the media in his campaign for the Liberal leadership?โดย chantal hebert, rob russo, peter mansbridge

The question is simple, "if you were writing to an American friend, what would you say about the current situation between our two countries?"โดย peter mansbridge

While Canada is being beaten up, and its sovereignty questioned, both by Donald Trump, what are our friends and allies saying? Anything? Why the silence?โดย peter mansbridge, chantal hebert, Rob Russo

The Moore Butts combo is back with a big question -- how do you cut government waste and does Elon Musk have the answer?โดย gerald butts, james moore, peter mansbridge

An encore of that's the focus of this week's Your Turn and your letters aren't shy. Neither is the Random Ranter.โดย Peter Mansbridge, Random Ranter

While Canada is being beaten up & its sovereignty questioned by Trump, what are our friends and allies saying?โดย rob russo, chantal hebert, Peter Mansbridge

The Random Ranter is here for his weekly rant -- this week his latest on the Donald Trump situationโดย Peter Mansbridge, Random Ranter

An encore of Trump's National Security Adviser says he doesn't "think" his country has plans to invade Canada.โดย Janice Stein, Peter Mansbridge

Also, a feature interview with Jack Wang on his new WW2 novel, The Riveter.โดย Jack Wang, Peter Mansbridge, Bruce Anderson, Fred DeLorey

Donald Trump's National Security Adviser says he doesn't "think" his country has plans to invade Canada.โดย Janice Stein, Peter Mansbridge

The polls suggest it, the Liberals think it & the Conservatives look like they're trying to reposition because of it.โดย chantal hebert, rob russo, Peter Mansbridge

That's the focus of this week's Your Turn and your letters aren't shy. Neither is the Random Ranter.โดย Peter Mansbridge, Random Ranter

An encore of Bruce Anderson & Fred DeLorey go head to head on tariffs. Keith Boag with his non partisan take.โดย Bruce Anderson, Fred DeLorey, Keith Boag, Peter Mansbridge

Bruce Anderson and Fred DeLorey go head to head on the tariff issue. Then Keith Boag with his non partisan take.โดย Bruce Anderson, Fred DeLorey, Keith Boag, Peter Mansbridge

The trade war between Canada & the US is on, & suddenly, two long-standing friends seem like hard-core enemies.โดย Peter Mansbridge, Janice Stein

Mark Carney is the front runner in the race to replace Trudeau & finally dropped his plans to abandon the carbon tax.โดย chantal hebert, rob russo, peter mansbridge