No Nonsense with Pamela Wallin

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.

When the speed of change exceeds the capacity of government to respond in real time, what is the political cost? On No Nonsense Christian Leuprecht looks at whether the middle powers can meet the moment.

A true story of betrayal of an elderly loved one. Bill Collins and Barry Bowman share the lessons from their documentary series Beware Mysterious Mark . To listen to Beware Mysterious Mark : https://mark.radiosidney.ca/

Canada was built on the backs of farmers. So why do we keep making it harder for them to stay in business? Ken Motiuk on the culture of control.

The Liberal government’s climate strategy costs over $200 billion - about $12,000 per Canadian according to the National Post. Can taxpayers afford to take on this cost? Heather Exner-Pirot weighs in.

Of the hundreds of alleged graves at Canadian residential schools, none have been confirmed. Terry Glavin on how “white people lost their minds” during the year of the graves

The worlds of sport and health often intersect – like at the FIFA World Cup. But with global travel, deadly disease can land at our front door. A risk assessment from emerging disease expert Jason Kindrachuk.

Stephen Nagy says Canada’s value to allies is its proximity to the US - Are we burning bridges at our own peril? Middle power strategy on No Nonsense.

Getting it wrong in the media today has consequences - but are today’s journalists held to the standard of truth and subject to the same scrutiny? Tara Henley shares her insight.

Inflation is on the rise and the PM’s popularity has plateaued - A look at the state of our nation, and our neighbour to the south, with pollster Darrell Bricker.

Trump gets the gold treatment at the G7, and Carney pokes the American bear from Ireland. Economist Trevor Tombe on the impact on Canadian wallets.

Government wants to enter your home through the back door, grab your phone and computer, and take a look at what you are up to. The surveillance agenda with David Fraser on No Nonsense.

The fate of the snowbirds, trouble on the trade front, and mixed messages on China. Our ‘smart person’ panel with political junkie Tasha Kheiriddin, retired Vice-Admiral Mark Norman, and China expert Margaret McCuaig-Johnston.

Pope Leo vs the Tech Bros. And is Elbow’s Up just the new Chicken Dance? A fascinating conversation about what liberalism means in the modern world. Michael Bonner, author of The Crisis of Liberalism: The Origin and Destiny of Freedom.

The war of words intensifies as PM Carney criticizes Israel’s treatment of pro-Palestinian protesters and Israel condemns Canada’s tepid response to antisemitism. Warren Kinsella, author of The Hidden Hand on No Nonsense.