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Quebec’s 2026 provincial election has reshaped the political landscape, with the CAQ suffering major losses and separatists returning to power. Montreal Gazette political correspondent Phil Authier joins host Dave Breakenridge to explore voter frustration, the possibility of another independence referendum, and whether a minority government can survive beyond its first few months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When an elderly woman was found dead in a Quebec seniors’ home, authorities initially ruled her death an accident. But her niece refused to accept that explanation. Montreal Gazette crime reporter joins host Dave Breakenridge to reveal what authorities missed, how the truth was uncovered, and what ultimately happened to the woman’s killer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

B.C. heads into a snap election as the Conservatives deal with a leadership change and the NDP looks to capitalize on the turmoil. Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer joins host Dave Breakenridge to talk about the fallout from the early vote. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For former Ontario police officer July Meier, an alleged Ponzi scheme involving a family member turned her world upside down. Meier joins host Dave Breakenridge to discuss the shock of discovering the alleged activity, its impact on her family and the ongoing police investigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Roughly 20 Canadian homicides a year result in a "not criminally responsible" ruling. Investigative reporter Emma Jarratt joins the show to examine how NCR cases are decided, the impact on victims' families, and the growing debate over reform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Calgary byelection upset has shaken up Alberta politics, with a 10-question referendum looming. Calgary Herald columnist Don Braid joins host Dave Breakenridge to examine what the result says about voter sentiment, the referendum and what it could mean for Premier Danielle Smith and the UCP this fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss the turmoil rocking B.C.’s Conservative Party, the recent MLA defections and whether Premier David Eby could call a snap election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada and the U.S. are locked in a trade war. How did two friendly neighbours become rivals, and can their relationship be repaired? National Posts Jordan Gowling joins Dave Breakenridge to talk about the ongoing trade war between Canada and the U.S., and what it may take to get us out of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Quebec heads to the polls this fall. Can the CAQ hold on, or will a resurgent Parti Québécois take power? Phil Authier of the Montreal Gazette joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss the race, the trade war and what a PQ victory could mean for Quebec separatism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thousands of women spend millions of dollars in Canada every year to freeze their eggs, with the hope of giving them flexibility on when to have children. But an investigation from the Investigative Journalism Bureau and Postmedia have found that the industry is full of misleading marketing, and emotional manipulation. Wendy-Ann Clarke and Lori Culbert join the show to discuss what sparked this investigation, what messaging women are getting from clinics in the industry, and how much money is involved. Background Reading: Egg freezing is a booming business in Canada. Here's how women are being oversold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off this week, with Canada hosting matches for the first time. Journalist Jolene Latimer joins the show to discuss Canada's place on soccer's biggest stage, the impact of star player Alphonso Davies despite his injury, and the influential figure behind his rise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hardisty, Alta., is a critical hub in Canada's oil network, yet it faces the same challenges as many small towns. Financial Post writer Joe O'Connor joins the show to discuss the town's history, its importance to the oil industry, and efforts to attract new residents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ottawa Citizen journalist Bruce Deachman joins the show to discuss why Ontario closed some supervised consumption sites and how residents say one neighbourhood has changed since a local facility shut down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Forty years after Expo 86 helped put Vancouver on the map, Vancouver Sun journalist Dan Fumano joins the show to discuss the event’s lasting legacy, how it shaped the city we know today, and whether Vancouver could host another world’s fair. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could Pierre Poilievre be poised for a political comeback after the Conservatives’ election loss to Mark Carney and the Liberals? Simon Tuck joins the show to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The idea of Alberta separatism is closer to mainstream than ever before journalist Tyler Dawson joins 10/3 to discuss Alberta separatism, the growing push for independence, and what could lie ahead ahead of a possible October vote. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ottawa-Alberta relations took a step forward last week with the signing of an agreement that potentially paves the way for a new oil pipeline to the coast.The deal gives a timeline on approvals for a pipeline, should a proponent come forward, and allows Alberta and the feds to calm the waters in an at-times testy relationship.National Post politics reporter Stephanie Taylor joins the show to discuss what went into the deal, what concessions Alberta had to make, and how this squares with the federal government's push for national projects but also its environmental goals. Further reading: Ottawa, Alberta agree to path on approving new oil pipeline by September 2027 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alberta separatism is gaining traction as independence supporters push for a referendum, even as the movement faces controversy over an alleged voter-list leak. Don Braid joins the show to discuss the key players, motivations, and political fallout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Successive governments have long ignored serious issues at 24 Sussex Drive — so much so that two prime ministers have chosen to live elsewhere. National Post reporter Simon Tuck joins me to break down what’s gone wrong, why repairs keep getting delayed, and what it might cost to finally fix the official residence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MAID remains one of Canada’s most controversial issues. As Alberta introduces new restrictions, Rahim Mohamed joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss why—and what it means. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pierre Poilievre has had a mixed year—strong party support but slipping poll numbers as Liberals gain ground. After a U.S. trip and a high-profile appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, Stephanie Taylor discusses whether it boosts his appeal to Canadian voters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special episode of 10/3, National Post's Robert Cribb sits down with award-winning journalist Rick Westhead to discuss his bestselling and deeply unsettling book, We Breed Lions. A book where Rick looks into systemic sexual abuse, toxic masculinity, and institutional failures within Canadian junior hockey — and examines how a culture built on loyalty and silence allowed harm to persist for decades.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada’s agriculture industry employs tens of thousands of temporary foreign workers to help pick the produce that winds up on your plate.  While many see this as a lifeline, a way to earn money to send to families back home, there are concerns the system is set up to exploit, and in some cases, abuse them.  Robert Cribb, founder and director of the Investigative Journalism Bureau, joins host Dave Breakenridge to discuss the conditions under which these migrants work, and how the system designed to help bring them here for employment may actually be setting them up for harm.  Further reading: 'This is the new slavery': Migrant farm workers underpaid, abused and injured Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you really know how safe your restaurant meal is? MacEwan University Associate Professor Steve Lillebuen joins Dave Breakenridge to uncover what an investigation found in Edmonton kitchens and what needs to change in food safety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Vice Canada scandal resurfaces — new details about a former staffer accused of helping run an international cocaine ring. Adrian Humphreys joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss the “deputy” at the centre of the case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Opioid poisonings have killed tens of thousands across Canada, the vast majority of them adults. But, in a heartbreaking group of cases, babies and toddlers have fallen victim to fentanyl or its more toxic cousin carfentanil. Sharon Kirkey joins the show to discuss how many young children have died from opioid overdoses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Iranian government is viewed by Canada and others as a human rights violator and sponsor of terrorism. Many in Canada’s Iranian diaspora oppose the regime, but some fear spying and intimidation. Reporter Tom Blackwell joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss these concerns and the federal government's response. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada’s drug crisis has some policy makers looking away from measures such as harm reduction and toward expansion of treatment beds. And along with that has come discussion of measures to compel addicts into treatment. Vancouver Sun reporter Lori Culbert joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss how involuntary treatment works, the legal questions around the practice, and the stories of some patients who have been forced into treatment. Background reading: Does involuntary care work? Three B.C. residents share their personal stories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MPs returned to Ottawa this week for what’s expected to be a busy legislative session, as Mark Carney’s Liberals look to make headway on its lofty agenda. But with big ideas can come issues around execution, politics, and how to pay for it all. National Post politics writer Simon Tuck joins me to discuss Carney’s priorities for the fall, how the government hopes to implement some of its agenda, and whether there could be any surprises. Read more: From a big deficit budget to cracks in the coalition: The next 100 days for Mark Carney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canadian women are changing the conversation around when and how they want to have babies, with many of them opting to freeze their eggs. And more and more, led by Gen Z, they’re having the conversation online. Calgary Herald reporter Devika Desai joins Dave Breakenridge to explore why, and how social media is shaping the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Modern brain surgery for mental health, like OCD, is far more precise than past methods like lobotomies—but is it safer or more ethical? Reporter Sharon Kirkey joins Dave Breakenridge to explore the history, new tech, and lingering concerns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

King Charles delivered Canada’s throne speech, emphasizing sovereignty after U.S. annexation comments. Catherine Levesque breaks down his message, the Carney government’s priorities, and what’s ahead in the short spring session. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prime Minister Mark Carney and his Liberal government are charting a new course after a surprise election win, but his cabinet choices and decision not to table a budget have raised questions. National Post columnist Tasha Kheiriddin joins the show to discuss the key challenges ahead, Carney’s cabinet, and what the lack of a budget means for Canadians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Canada really getting it right? Tristin Hopper joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss his new book on where the country may be falling short—and what it means for the federal election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With election day nearing, party leaders gear up for debates. Chris Nardi joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss how Carney and Poilievre differ, debate expectations, and the NDP's position. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Montreal Gazette investigation shows a program meant for Francophone cooperation has been funding tuition for non-French-speaking foreign students, while Quebec raises fees for out-of-province English students. Reporter Andy Riga discusses the program’s purpose, the students' origins, and its cost to taxpayers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A college in Tennessee is set to become the first historically Black institution to ice an NCAA Division 1 hockey team.  Tennessee State University, which counts among its alum TV icon Oprah Winfrey and Olympian Wilma Rudolph, has more than a dozen players committed to the program, including a number of Canadians.  National Post contributor Allen Abel joins host Dave Breakenridge to discuss the challenges TSU faces in getting the program off the ground, what’s significant about this push to grow hockey at the collegiate level, and the former Maple Leafs coaching staffer leading the charge.  Background reading: One man's audacious dream to import Canada's game to Black America Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fentanyl has become a dominant street drug in Canada, claiming thousands of lives. Recently, it has also been used by U.S. President Donald Trump to justify tariffs on Canadian exports. How did it get to this point? National Post reporter Tom Blackwell joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss the factors behind fentanyl's rise, the growth of labs in Canada, and Canada's role in the global market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ontario PC leader Doug Ford is nearing a third term after calling a snap election. Toronto Sun columnist Brian Lilley joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss how U.S. President Trump's threats, including tariffs, have overshadowed other issues in the campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canadian politicians, aiming to avoid a trade war amid U.S. tariff threats, have met with White House officials and appointed a 'fentanyl czar.' National Post's Catherine Levesque joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss these efforts and their potential impact on President Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For two decades, Afghan women had freedom. Then everything changed in an instant with the fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban in 2021 amid the withdrawal of Western troops. Ehsanullah Amiri, the 2024 recipient of Postmedia’s Michelle Lang Fellowship, joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss the conditions under which women now live in Afghanistan, what their lives were like prior to the Taliban takeover, and why the story resonates nearly four years later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada's response to Trump’s trade war threats and the carve-out for Canadian energy has put Alberta’s oilpatch in the spotlight. While Alberta’s oil faced less impact from tariffs, the threat remains a major concern. Calgary Herald columnist Chris Varcoe joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss the potential impact on Alberta’s economy and key industries if Trump moves forward with his plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada received a temporary reprieve from U.S. tariffs after committing to border security and drug policy changes. National Post reporter Stephanie Taylor joins the show to discuss the agreements and Canada’s new drug strategy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marie-Josée Hogue, head of the foreign interference inquiry, has delivered her final report, making sweeping recommendations for the federal government, while asserting that, despite allegations of some MPs possibly being foreign agents, there is no evidence of traitors in Ottawa, as discussed by National Post politics reporter Chris Nardi with Dave Breakenridge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The question in Ontario politics is whether a trade war over Trump’s tariffs will boost Doug Ford and the Progressive Conservatives’ majority, as he calls a snap election, with Bryan Passifiume and Dave Breakenridge discussing Ford’s strategy and opposition reactions. Background reading:Premier Doug Ford confirms he’s calling snap Ontario election Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Donald Trump set to try to annex Canada? Or is he trolling us in the worst possible way. Truly only he knows at this point, but it has raised somewhat of a sovereignty crisis in this country. Carson Jerema, National Post’s comment editor, joins the show to discuss what Trump could be angling for, how our leaders have responded, and what the politicians in Canada should be doing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After much speculation about his political future, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced he would be stepping down... eventually. David Staples and Lorne Gunter join the show to discuss the factors that led to Trudeau's departure, how his legacy will be viewed in western Canada, and whether there is a potential successor who could turn Liberal fortunes around. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Federal politics saved perhaps its biggest surprise for one of the last weeks of the year with the surprise cabinet resignation of Chrystia Freeland. But it has been a very eventful year in Canadian politics. National Post Parliamentary Bureau Chief Stuart Thomson and parliamentary reporter Antoine Trepanier join Dave Breakenridge to break down the year that was in 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Notorious killer Paul Bernardo faced the Parole Board of Canada for the third time this week. The man convicted of murdering three girls 30 years ago was again denied parole. National Post reporter Adrian Humphreys joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss Bernardo's parole hearing, the board's decision, and the victims' families' reactions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Randy Boissonnault resigned from Justin Trudeau's cabinet amid controversy over his business dealings and Indigenous identity claims. National Post’s Chris Nardi joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss his departure and what’s next for the Edmonton MP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices