Back on Wednesday I joined Rob Snow on CityNews Ottawa radio’s “The Rob Snow Show” along with Kate Harrison for the “Political Fix” panel. We talked the about the current state of the leadership of Conservative Erin O’Toole, why is he lagging in the polls, what the fall out might
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Magpie Brûlé: Undermining Democracy in Manitoba
The past year was a hard year for the state of democracy around the World and when 2021 got here, we were all hoping that this year would be better. Instead the World witnessed one of the most disturbing things that we could with the storming of the United States
Continue readingMagpie Brûlé: Talking the State of COVID Vaccine Deliveries with Kristy Cameron
Yesterday I joined Kristy Cameron on CFRA’s “Ottawa Now” along with Kate Harrison & Lindsay Maskell for the “Political Heat” panel. We talked about the latest on the state of COVID-19 vaccine deliveries, how the diverse slate of vaccines is showing itself to be useful, the case for vaccinating teachers among essential
Continue readingMagpie Brûlé: Talking the State of Canada’s COVID Vaccine Rollout & the Investigation of Alleged Misconduct in the Canadian Forces on “The Arlene Bynon Show”
This morning I joined Arlene Bynon on “The Arlene Bynon Show” on Sirius XM’s Canada Talks 167, along with Will Stewart. We discussed the current state of Canada’s COVID-19 vaccination roll out, the concerns around mistrust in the process, the need for clear communications from government, what the impact of
Continue readingMagpie Brûlé: When Your Heroes Show They Aren’t
Sometimes getting older sucks, like really bad. The older we get, we learn more but at the same time the older we get, the way we are forced to view some of those who we respected and maybe idolized changes. This is especially true when it comes to the world
Continue readingMagpie Brûlé: Talking House Vote on China & Cheryl Gallant’s Comments with Kristy Cameron
Yesterday I joined Kristy Cameron on CFRA’s “Ottawa Now” along with Kate Harrison & Lindsay Maskell for the “Political Heat” panel. We talked about yesterdays vote in the House of Commons regarding China, how the abstention by the government on the vote was a deeply questionable move, how the abstention
Continue readingMagpie Brûlé: Talking the State of Canada’s COVID Response & the Future of the Canada/US Relationship “The Arlene Bynon Show”
This morning I joined Arlene Bynon on “The Arlene Bynon Show” on Sirius XM’s Canada Talks 167, along with Alise Mills. We discussed the current state of Canada’s COVID-19 response, the state of vaccinations, what more needs to be done, the state of Canada’s relationship with China, todays House vote
Continue readingMagpie Brûlé: Talking the State of Canada’s COVID Response & the Future of the Canada/US Relationship “The Arlene Bynon Show”
This morning I joined Arlene Bynon on “The Arlene Bynon Show” on Sirius XM’s Canada Talks 167, along with Alise Mills. We discussed the current state of Canada’s COVID-19 response, the state of vaccinations, what more needs to be done, the state of Canada’s relationship with China, todays House vote
Continue readingMagpie Brûlé: Setting a Bad Example at the Conservative Campus Club
We live in dangerous times and after everything we saw play out in the United States in December and January, I would have thought that would have been pretty clear. Words matter and peddling conspiracy theories or outright lies about political opponents or just groups in general can lead to
Continue readingMagpie Brûlé: Setting a Bad Example at the Conservative Campus Club
We live in dangerous times and after everything we saw play out in the United States in December and January, I would have thought that would have been pretty clear. Words matter and peddling conspiracy theories or outright lies about political opponents or just groups in general can lead to
Continue readingMagpie Brûlé: The 100th Birthday Middle Finger
It’s mid-February and we’re close to a full year into this bloody COVID pandemic. Here in Eastern Ontario, we’re getting hit with our largest snowstorm of the season so far and in many parts of Canada, it’s been frigid cold for a couple of weeks. Needless to say, for many
Continue readingMagpie Brûlé: The 100th Birthday Middle Finger
It’s mid-February and we’re close to a full year into this bloody COVID pandemic. Here in Eastern Ontario, we’re getting hit with our largest snowstorm of the season so far and in many parts of Canada, it’s been frigid cold for a couple of weeks. Needless to say, for many
Continue readingMagpie Brûlé: Talking COVID Vaccination Priorities in Stage Two with Kristy Cameron
Yesterday I joined Kristy Cameron on CFRA’s “Ottawa Now” along with Kate Harrison & Lindsay Maskell for a rare Thursdays mini-“Political Heat” panel. We talked about the news of federal guidelines around Stage Two of COVID-19 Vaccination priorities, what this might mean for the attempt to get people vaccinated, the
Continue readingMagpie Brûlé: Talking COVID Vaccination Priorities in Stage Two with Kristy Cameron
Yesterday I joined Kristy Cameron on CFRA’s “Ottawa Now” along with Kate Harrison & Lindsay Maskell for a rare Thursdays mini-“Political Heat” panel. We talked about the news of federal guidelines around Stage Two of COVID-19 Vaccination priorities, what this might mean for the attempt to get people vaccinated, the
Continue readingMagpie Brûlé: Talking the Political Impact of COVID Vaccine Distribution with Rob Snow
Back on Wednesday I joined Rob Snow on CityNews Ottawa radio’s “The Rob Snow Show” along with Kate Harrison for the “Political Fix” panel. We talked the about how slow place of COVID-19 vaccines impacting is impacting federal politics, how this might be changing the appetites’ of some for a
Continue readingMagpie Brûlé: Talking the Political Impact of COVID Vaccine Distribution with Rob Snow
Back on Wednesday I joined Rob Snow on CityNews Ottawa radio’s “The Rob Snow Show” along with Kate Harrison for the “Political Fix” panel. We talked the about how slow place of COVID-19 vaccines impacting is impacting federal politics, how this might be changing the appetites’ of some for a
Continue readingMagpie Brûlé: The Worst of the Worst
Having worked in and around politics for as long as I have, it’s easy for my positivity about and hope in the profession to be lessened. I’ve gotten to work with some amazing politicians who represented their communities with honour and respect, and worked to get true results for Canadians.
Continue readingMagpie Brûlé: The Worst of the Worst
Having worked in and around politics for as long as I have, it’s easy for my positivity about and hope in the profession to be lessened. I’ve gotten to work with some amazing politicians who represented their communities with honour and respect, and worked to get true results for Canadians.
Continue readingMagpie Brûlé: The Future Coming Faster Than Some Expected
During COVID there have been many interesting things to observe, about how different people, groups and companies have reacted to the current situation and to how that could affect what comes after we get out of these hard days. Many of us have made educated guesses about what a post-COVID
Continue readingMagpie Brûlé: The Future Coming Faster Than Some Expected
During COVID there have been many interesting things to observe, about how different people, groups and companies have reacted to the current situation and to how that could affect what comes after we get out of these hard days. Many of us have made educated guesses about what a post-COVID
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