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No Talking Points

No Talking Points

by iPolitics

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Season 2

Unfiltered: Race to City Hall - Higher taxes, better services? What Ottawa voters told pollsters

In this bonus episode, Brian Storseth and David Valentin of Liaison Strategies return to break down the latest polling in Ottawa's mayoral race with incumbent Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, Councillor Jeff Leiper, and newcomers Alex Lawson and Neil Saravanamuttoo. They also explore what Ottawa residents think about the value they receive for their tax dollars, and whether they're willing to pay more for better city services.

Unfiltered: Ottawa Mayoral Candidate Neil Saravanamuttoo

In this bonus episode, Brian Storseth sits down with Ottawa mayoral candidate Neil Saravanamuttoo. From his background as an economist to his plans for improving transit and tackling traffic congestion, they break down his platform and vision for the City of Ottawa. No Talking Points is iPolitics’ signature weekly podcast, hosted by Editor-in-Chief Marco Vigliotti and Publisher Brian Storseth. The show features candid, in-depth conversations with a rotating panel of guests on the latest developments in Canadian politics and global affairs. Keep up with Compass News Ottawa Website https://compassnews.ca/ottawa/ Instagram @ottawa_compass Liaison Strategies https://press.liaisonstrategies.ca/ottawa-mayors-race-tightens-as-sutcliffe-faces-trouble-with-undecided-voters/ https://press.liaisonstrategies.ca/

Mamdani's Aura, Carney's Rizz, and the CUSMA Situationship

This week, Marco Vigliotti and Brian Storseth are joined by iPolitics Reporters Aya Dufour and Sydney Ko to recap what happened before Parliament's summer recess and look ahead to what's in store when MPs return to Ottawa in the fall. From New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's aura to Mark Carney's rizz on the global stage, Canada's situationship with the United States over CUSMA and much more, the panel breaks down the political moments shaping the months ahead.

The Summer of Mark Carney's Worldwide Travel, AI and Regulatory Slowdowns

Marco Vigliotti and Brian Storseth are joined by Parker Lund (Sussex Strategy), Liam Olsen (North Vancouver Council Candidate), Farees Nathoo (Enterprise Canada), and Jeff Rutledge (Vantage) to break down the Carney government's newly released AI strategy and what it could mean for jobs, investment, and economic growth. They also discuss the regulatory slowdown in major project approvals and examine the Prime Minister's busy summer travel agenda, beginning with the upcoming G7 Summit.

Unfiltered: Race to City Hall - Ottawa Traffic, OC Transpo, and the Road to Election Day

In this bonus episode, Brian Storseth and David Valentin of Liaison Strategies return to break down the latest polling in Ottawa's mayoral race. With new data on traffic congestion and public transit, what are voters saying, and how could those issues shape the campaign? We also examine where the candidates stand as the Race to City Hall begins to take shape, with incumbent Mayor Mark Sutcliffe officially announcing his bid for re-election. Keep up with Compass News Ottawa Website https://compassnews.ca/ottawa/ Instagram @ottawa_compass Liaison Strategies https://press.liaisonstrategies.ca/ottawa-sutcliffe-leads-decided-voters-tierney-opens-at-11/ https://press.liaisonstrategies.ca/ottawa-67-say-ottawa-traffic-has-gotten-worse/ https://press.liaisonstrategies.ca/

Recession Signals, CUSMA's Future, and Canada's Energy Question

Hosts Marco Vigliotti and Brian Storseth are joined by Harshivam Bawa (Young Energy Professionals Network and Temple Scott Associates), Max Fawcett (Canada's National Observer), and iPolitics Reporter Aya Dufour to break down new economic data showing Canada has entered a technical recession. They also discuss Canada's energy ambitions and the ongoing CUSMA negotiation saga.

Inside Barrie's Economic Ambitions and Defence Opportunities with Mayor Alex Nuttall

Post-CANSEC, and as Ottawa ramps up defence spending, what is the City of Barrie doing to unlock regional growth? In this bonus episode of No Talking Points: Unfiltered, Brian Storseth sits down with Mayor Alex Nuttall to debrief his recent trip to Ottawa for CANSEC, Canada's leading defence, security, and emerging technology event. They discuss how Barrie is positioning itself to support the federal and provincial governments' growing defence investment agenda, the opportunities this presents for regional economic growth, and what it could mean for jobs, innovation, and investment in the region.

Steven Guilbeault Out, Navdeep Bains Returns, and a Summer Political Reset

Marco Vigliotti and Brian Storseth are joined by Liberal strategist Kyle Harrietha and Conservative strategist Cole Hogan to discuss the fallout from the resignation of former Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault. The panel breaks down mounting speculation surrounding a possible summer cabinet shuffle, including which ministers could be vulnerable and which MPs may be in line for promotion. They also examine former MP Navdeep Bains’ return to politics with Ontario’s Liberal Party.

Alberta Wins, Erskine-Smith Fumbles, Carney Decides

Marco Vigliotti and Brian Storseth are joined by Ryan Adam (Wellington Dupont Public Affairs), Ben Woodfinden (Meredith Boessenkool & Phillips), and iPolitics Reporter Aya Dufour to dive into Mark Carney and Danielle Smith's agreement on a new pipeline and what the change in tone on carbon pricing means for Canada. They also discuss Nate Erskine-Smith's provincial politics fumble, the future for the Ontario Liberals, and how Doug Ford benefits from the chaos.

Major Projects... Major Regulations

Marco Vigliotti and Brian Storseth sit down with Laura Kurkimaki (McMillan Vantage), Claire Seaborn (Torys LLP), and iPolitics reporter Aya Dufour to break down the future of Canada’s major projects, including approvals, legal challenges, and the political battles surrounding them. The conversation also turns to carbon pricing tensions between Alberta and Ottawa, and the municipal election contest beginning to take shape in the City of Ottawa.

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