No Nonsense with Pamela Wallin

Making  smart financial doesn't mean complicated math! David Chilton, author of The Wealthy Barber, on how you can navigate today’s risky economic landscape.

It will cost families another $1000 to put food on the table next year. The Food Professor Sylvain Charlebois explains why!

Heather Exner-Pirot on the winners and whiners in the Canada-Alberta energy deal - Her optimistic take on No Nonsense.

Do we risk the wrath of the US and NATO partners by walking away from the F-35 in the name of sovereignty – costing us jobs and millions in the process? Our “really smart” panel has the inside story on No Nonsense. 

The latest corruption scandal has weakened Ukraine’s hand as it faces a new ultimatum from the US and Russia. Is the price of peace too high? Diane Francis explains.

Canada owns less than 1% of global intellectual property despite billions of dollars invested. Jim Balsillie on how to stop others from monetizing on what we invent.

If we don’t learn from history, we’ll keep making the same mistakes. Andrew Burtch, historian at the Canadian War Museum on remembering our sacrifices this Remembrance Day ...and paying tribute to his friend and colleague, the late Dr. Tim Cook.

Will Mark Carney's first budget actually "catalyze" investors cash or will his hands-on approach send those dollars south? Longtime cabinet minister and former Alberta Premier Jason Kenney joins us on No Nonsense.

What happens when climate ideology meets economic reality? Heather Exner-Pirot shares the findings on her her latest paper on the regulations Constraining Canada.

Governments need to chart a course and stick to it - Will we see evidence of that in the budget? Economic experts Sean Speer and Trevor Tombe weigh in.

According to Darrell Bricker and John Ibbitson, Canada isn’t a love story - it’s a marriage of convenience. Their first interview to discuss their latest book, Breaking Point, on whether a divided country can find common ground.

How to respect indigenous rights without stopping development? Dwight Newman explores what happens when private property laws clash with native land claims.

Are Digital IDs and wallets a convenience for consumers or a sign of a surveillance state? Michael Geist on the pitfalls and the promise of life online.

Will Carney deploy troops to make peace in the Middle East and Ukraine? The political panel with Tasha Kheiriddin, Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, and Mark Norman reconvenes.

A political assassination rocked the US and here at home, Parliament is back in business. The Cross-border IPSOS team, Darrell Bricker and Clifford Young, offers their insights into what the public is thinking.

Is red tape disincentivizing investment in Canadian energy? Heather Exner-Pirot on the mega-projects Ottawa must build to stimulate economic growth.

How will Trump’s foreign policy approach impact the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East? Walter Russell Mead on the state-of-play.

Mark Carney’s approval ratings are still strong but new polls hint it's time for some action in Ottawa. How is a scarcity mindset influencing Canadian politics?  Pollster David Coletto shares the numbers

The pursuit of peace in Ukraine: After a week of historic firsts, will there be a Putin-Zelenskyy meeting? Marcus Kolga weighs in.

Are there lessons to be learned from Europe's political battles? Andrew MacDougall on whether Canada is really the most European of non-European countries - and whether we want to be?

The latest on the trade and tariff front - Canada and the US are still struggling to come to a deal after the deadline has passed. Trevor Tombe shares his insight.

Does the Elon-Trump breakup change the future of space research? Space expert Elizabeth Howell returns to No Nonsense.

Everyone is re-thinking how they do business - is Canada ready to invest and diversify... and perhaps, get out of the way? Heather Exner-Pirot, Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, and Mark Norman on No Nonsense.

Despite the on-going tariff and trade battles, for many Canadians, affordability remains their biggest concern. There are countless families who struggle to put food on the table. So food and the future is on the menu today. The founder of the global company AGT Foods and Ingredients – is Murad Al-Katib (a.k.a. The Lentil King) and his mission is combatting food insecurity and making a sustainable future for agriculture possible… and he does it all from Regina, Saskatchewan!

Canada is in fact the world’s leading producer and exporter of lentils, 95% coming from Saskatchewan where there are ov...

Are cuts to military procurement and training leaving soldiers in the field unprepared and unprotected? Tom Lawson on red tape and readiness.

Ottawa is expanding state access to subscriber data and giving political parties a free ride when it comes to protecting voter data. Is this a red flag for what is to come in the new Ottawa? We’ll ask internet law expert Michael Geist.

Is the Iranian dictatorship a failing house of cards? Christian Leuprecht insightful analysis of the tactics and strategy at play.

Can the  G7 survive a disinterested or distracted Donald Trump? Do the leaders need a new mission?  We discuss with Gary Mar.

With chaos in the Middle East, Canada needs to step up its game and become a more predictable energy supplier. Sonya Savage and Heather Exner-Pirot on making the most of our natural resources.

Politics vs. economics. Ian Lee says  PM Carney may be doomed to be a one-term prime minister if he doesn't make some risky and radical moves. Plus, Does Canada need its own DOGE? 

Products labelled as "Made in Canada" in grocery stores may not be what they appear. Is buying and selling "Canadian" more of a marketing ploy than a mass movement? Sylvain Charlebois explains.

It’s Prime Minister Carney’s first Speech from the Throne. Heather Exner-Pirot, Mark Norman, and Margaret McCuaig-Johnston look into what’s been promised – on No Nonsense with Pamela Wallin. 

Putin pulled the plug on peace talks - what is the next move for Ukraine and her allies? Marcus Kolga looks at the options for all of us.

South of the border, the democrats are struggling to rebuild, and Trump’s approval is falling. US Pollster Clifford Young looks at the politics at play for our powerful trading partner.

Will the new cabinet actually offer the change that Canadians want and that the Prime Minister promised? James Moore takes a look at who is at the table and why.

Will Mark Carney be the man to make a deal with Donald Trump? is it possible while navigating the growing fault lines dividing our country? Sean Speer explains.

Is Canada over-dependent on selling our oil  to one customer - the US?  We need more pipelines and fewer regulatory restrictions to make the most of our potential as an energy superpower says Heather Exner-Pirot.

Can this new parliament bring the change Canadians want? Our post-election panel with Darrell Bricker, Sean Speer, and Trevor Tombe explain.

Who said what to whom in the infamous Carney/Trump phone call? Our panel with Tasha Kheiriddin, Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, and Mark Norman have some thoughts!

Will the Liberals' controversial  $130-billion platform be eclipsed by the death of the Pope? Darrell Bricker on what happens when the spotlight shifts away at a crucial campaign moment. 

This is the first election where the media has a direct financial stake in the outcome of the vote. Media watchers Peter Menzies and Tara Henley share their concerns about what it means for fair and objective reporting during election campaigns.

This election is all about leadership - and who Canadians believe will best manage the economy. Pollster Darrell Bricker on the voters focus and whether it's still on Trump or cost-of-living issues here at home.

Are “luxury beliefs” dividing the have and the have not voters? Polling guru Darrell Bricker and our pod panel  - Tasha Kheiriddin, Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, and Mark Norman explain what's at stake.

Is the government asking the tough questions about Canada’s regulatory and infrastructure problem? How will we attract the needed investment to counter the Trump tariffs? Trevor Tombe on what Canada must do.

Allan Gregg offers some interesting numbers and historical insight as Canada dives into a federal election campaign. What is the ballot question today? How might it change? Is it the same across age demographics? All this and more, on No Nonsense. 

Despite what Trump says - the US is dependent on Canadian oil and gas. Brian Zinchuk and Bronwyn Eyre on  Canada’s next move in the trade war.

According to Sylvain Charlebois, all the political uncertainty in Canada has been damaging during the worst economic crisis - and will cost Canadian consumers. Our discussion on No Nonsense.

Does Mark Carney represent the leadership change Canadians are seeking? Darrell Bricker shares the latest opinion data.

Canada can no longer take our living standard for granted in the time of trade wars. Robert Asselin and Perrin Beatty on next steps.

Was the rare mineral deal doomed from the start? What was the motive behind the Zelenskyy-Trump showdown? Tasha Kheiriddin, Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, and Mark Norman explain.

What is the state of mind in post-election USA? Clifford Young shares the latest polls and the changing American mind.

Canadian airfares are some of the highest in the world. What does it mean for Canadians travelers with the tariff and trade battles underway? Duncan Dee explains on No Nonsense.

Will boycotting American products make Americans feel the heat? Trevor Tombe on what Canada’s next move should be in a “performative” trade war.

It's not just tariffs.... healthcare, defense, even the courts are all suffering because of red tape and an inability to react in real time. Matt Gurney and Tara Henley explain.

Canadians want change - but who best meets that test: Pierre Poilievre or Mark Carney? Plus, How will Trump's threatened 25% tariffs impact the Canadians already reeling from price and tax hikes? Darrell Bricker and John Ibbitson share their political insight.

As tariffs and a trade war loom, can Canada get its own house in order? Will Mark Carney appeal to regular Canadians or be seen as an “elite” candidate? Jeffrey Simpson on the Liberal leader race and the state of play on both sides of the border.

Canada needs to get its act together on national security and economic matters to meet the challenges of Trump 2.0. Former Canadian ambassador David MacNaughton shares his insight on what happens next.

The Internet, smartphones, and now Artificial Intelligence have fundamentally changed our world - but what about how people experience each other? Christine Rosen shares her research.

The 51st state? A joke? Or a concept that might have a kernel of possibility? Our cross-border guest Diane Francis on whether a "merger of the century" is possible.

The woman behind the incredible phenomenon: Diane Dupuy on the Famous People Players, a black light puppetry troupe made up entirely of intellectually disabled performers and staff. 

What does Chrystia Freeland’s shocking announcement reveal about the Prime Minister's hold on power. The No Nonsense Panel with Tasha Kheiriddin, Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, and Mark Norman.

What does it mean for Russia to lose Bashar al-Assad as an ally in Syria? Marcus Kolga explains Russia’s proxy power in the Middle East. Plus, an update on Ukraine in the wake of Russia’s most recent bombing campaign. 

Why doesn’t Canada demand consumer protection or duty of care from the big banks? Andrew Spence explains why practices such as overdraft fees have been banned in other countries.

On this episode, we discuss the ethical questions surrounding the MAiD debate in Canada. James Downar and Eric Mathison share their perspectives.

Can DOGE, a department of government efficiency, work in Canada? Cutting costs and reforming the public sector with Donald Savoie. 

Yann Martel says Canada has often been called the greatest hotel on earth - but can afford the bill? A look at immigration, and its impact on everything from housing to healthcare with Mike Moffatt.

What does the capital gains tax mean for individuals, small businesses, and the value of your stock? Economist Jack Mintz gives us the troubling facts.

Surprise election outcome - or was it? Clifford Young, head of polling and societal trends at Ipsos, weighs in.

To mark Remembrance Day, a conversation with historian Tim Cook about Canada's contribution in the Korean war.

The Prime Minister's future, the U.S. election, and spies in our midst. The GenX/Millennial panel weighs in: Derek Fildebrandt, Matt Gurney, and Tara Henley share their thoughts.

The longest serving government in Canada holds onto the rings of power, but the voters send a strong message. John Gormley analyzes last night's election results in Saskatchewan.

The debate over Medical Assistance in Dying is shifting from Parliament to court. The issue is whether those with mental illness should have access to a dignified death. Is it their charter right to choose? Lawyer Jocelyn Downie weighs in.

The Canada-US relationship is always key but often frustrating. It's a bond forged on the battlefields of WW2. Historian Tim Cook on the history that has defined our story.

Is Canada really broken? Can Pierre Poilievre fix it? Leading conservative thinker Sean Speer joins us on this week's No Nonsense.

The pundits are calling the VP debate weirdly normal - but hasn’t the election stateside been just that? Clifford Young of IPSOS explains.

Former publisher and broadcast regulator Peter Menzies returns to No Nonsense to catch us up on the latest media controversies and the misuse of the phrase "protecting democracy."

A strike impacting the port of Vancouver is causing the loss of a billion dollars a day - with Canadian farmers being hit the hardest. Sylvain Charlebois explains the impact on Canadian food security.

A quick scan of the political landscape and the public mindset with Ipsos pollster Darrell Bricker on this week's No Nonsense

Despite lessons learned from 9/11 and the pandemic, are we really any better prepared for crisis? We'll ask the No Nonsense Panel with Mark Norman, Tasha Kheiriddin, and Margaret McCuaig-Johntson.

This week on No Nonsense, Dr. Emily Laidlaw on striking a balance between consumer protection and protecting free speech online. Can governments be a fair arbiter? 

The Liberal government promises it will now start to stem the flow of foreign workers - but is it too little too late? Former Liberal advisor Robert Asselin says regrettably, yes.

Should we worry about space junk falling from Saskatchewan skies? Why are we building a rocket ship launch pad in Nova Scotia? What would it take to build a human settlement on the moon, or even Mars? Who’s winning the space race, China or the West? Space expert Elizabeth Howell answers our spacey questions.

No Nonsense is back from a summer break with Gary Mar and a survey of the policies and politics impacting the Canadian energy sector and the environment.

How are American policies and politics dividing and disparaging the working class? Journalist and author Batya Ungar-Sargon on how it will impact the U.S. election. 

According to General Wayne Eyre, our world has changed more in the last decade than the last 50 years. Why he is troubled by the state of our military's preparedness on this week’s No Nonsense.

With two live wars, dozens of civil wars, and genocides underway, why is Canada trying to cut defence spending? Former Commander of the Army Andrew Leslie weighs in.

The unconventional origin story of a young political leader - biographer Andrew Lawton on the surprising life of Pierre Poilievre.

In the wake of a significant by-election loss, we talk with Stephen Maher, the author of “The Prince: The Turbulent Reign of Justin Trudeau” on No Nonsense.

Paul Wells, author of “Justin Trudeau on the Ropes: Governing in Troubled Times” joins us on No Nonsense with his view on what the Liberal by-election loss means for the PM.

The latest data shows that 68% of voters think that Justin Trudeau should resign. Darrell Bricker explains what Canadians are looking for in a new leader.

The political winds are shifting across Europe and elections in the West may change support for Ukraine. Is it a war that’s winnable? Marcus Kolga on the state-of-play

 The battle lines are long drawn in the U S. election campaign. Can anything change hearts and minds? Clifford Young on how he thinks it will play out.

The millennial view on politics, the economy, and culture wars with Derek Fildebrandt, Jennifer Laewetz, and J.J. McCullough on this week’s No Nonsense.

What does a “Map of the New Normal” look like? Author Jeff Rubin discusses the impact of inflation, war, and sanctions on the world as we know it.

From casinos to condos, investigative journalist Sam Cooper explains Canada’s ties to foreign organized crime and foreign interference in our politics and businesses.

In the world of diplomacy, the truth is often blurred by the smoke and mirrors. Walter Russell Mead explains why words matter but actions count in the Middle East.

Trump on trial, universities on fire, foreign interference in Canadian elections, and a budget with unprecedented debt. Mark Norman, Tasha Kheiriddin, and Margaret McCuaig-Johnston on No Nonsense.

The Canadian government pays 65 billion tax dollars a year on interest payments, more than the country spends on healthcare! Much more than we spend on the military and no relief from the carbon tax for the agri-food sector. Bill Robson,  Economist at the C.D. Howe Institute and Sylvain Charlebois, Food Professor at Dalhousie, weigh in.

Why isn’t Canada cracking down on foreign spies, especially when the government has been warned about interference? National security expert Wesley Wark explains.

What Canadians need to know about Bill C-63, Ottawa's latest attempt to control on-line content. Former CRTC Vice Chair Peter Menzies on the politics of censorship - on No Nonsense.