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The House

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Frequency: 1 episode/11d. Total Eps: 120

Politics these days can seem like one big shouting match. Catherine Cullen cuts through the noise. Every Saturday she makes politics make sense, taking you to Parliament Hill and across Canada for in-depth interviews, documentaries and analysis of the week’s news — from across the political spectrum. Because democracy is a conversation, and we’re here for it.

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New to The House? Start here.

Wednesday, November 30, 2022 • Duration 01:59

Democracy is a conversation, and we're here for it. Every Saturday, Catherine Cullen makes politics make sense, taking you to Parliament Hill and across Canada for in-depth interviews, documentaries, and analysis of the week’s news — from across the political spectrum.

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House Party: How will this "dumb" trade war disrupt Canada's next election?

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 • Duration 28:12

The “dumb” tariffs are on. The federal government has responded — but with Prime Minister Trudeau about to step down and a new Liberal leader being crowned on the weekend, a federal election could be mere days later. So what does all this mean for how people will vote and the parties’ campaign strategy? Is Carney becoming the popular anti-tariff choice? Or will Poilievre hold onto his lead in the polls? On this new, weekly election-focused podcast, three veteran political reporters — Catherine Cullen, Jason Markusoff and Daniel Thibeault — take a deep dive into the disruption.

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Inside Canada’s last-ditch efforts to stave off tariffs

Saturday, March 1, 2025 • Duration 54:21

Once again, Canada is staring down the barrel of U.S. President Donald Trump’s 25 per cent tariffs on almost all Canadian goods. After a month-long pause, the tariffs are slated to go into effect on March 4 — as Trump continues to claim fentanyl and illegal immigrants are pouring into his country from Canada.

In a special episode of The House, host Catherine Cullen walks Washington’s corridors of power with Canada’s ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman as she tries to save the Canadian economy from Trump’s punishing tariffs. Canada’s new fentanyl czar is also in D.C. for critical meetings, and offers a glimpse into his closed-door conversations with American officials. Plus: the show brings you inside an event designed to woo Capitol Hill staffers as Canadian consuls general discuss how their pleas are resonating with Americans. Then, a Republican congressman and a Democratic senator react to Canada’s diplomatic efforts as the tariff deadline inches ever closer.

This episode features the voices of:

Kirsten Hillman, Canada’s Ambassador to the U.S.
Susan Harper, Canada’s consul general based in Dallas
Colin Bird, Canada’s consul general based in Detroit
Daniel Issa, California Republican congressman
Kevin Brosseau, Canada’s ‘Fentanyl Czar’
Amy Klobuchar, Democratic Senator from Minnesota
Jonathan Martin, politics bureau chief at Politico
Byron Donalds, Florida Republican congressman

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Pop quiz! How much do you remember about this wild year in politics?

Saturday, December 28, 2024 • Duration 45:43

It ended with a shocking cabinet resignation — but 2024 was packed with plenty more political ups and downs. How many headlines do you remember? Listen along and test your smarts as host Catherine Cullen quizzes three keen Parliament Hill watchers who battle it out in The House's annual showdown, featuring Brian Platt of Bloomberg News, Nojoud Al Mallees of The Canadian Press, J.P. Tasker from CBC’s Parliamentary Bureau — and a very special American media guest.

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Ho-ho-holy s--t… what’s happening in Ottawa?

Saturday, December 21, 2024 • Duration 53:49

This week in politics has been so massive, one MP’s stunned response summed it up: “WTF?” In the span of five days, the finance minister resigned; a growing list of Liberal MPs called on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to quit; the federal cabinet got shuffled; NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh vowed to bring down the government; and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre wrote to the Governor General to ask her to reconvene Parliament.

On today’s pod, a longtime Liberal MP calls for Trudeau to go. A minister explains why he thinks Trudeau should stay. Then, two columnists dissect whether Trudeau — and the country — can survive the turmoil.

Finally, as Donald Trump and his supporters taunt Canada about becoming the 51st state, Catherine Cullen sits down with the departing American ambassador to Canada to discuss whether Canadians need to loosen up — or whether we deserve a little more respect.

This episode features the voices of:

Rob Oliphant, Liberal MP for Don Valley West
Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour
Shannon Proudfoot, columnist for The Globe and Mail
Paul Wells, author and podcaster
David Cohen, U.S. ambassador to Canada

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Ontario's power play against Donald Trump

Saturday, December 14, 2024 • Duration 52:47

Ontario premier Doug Ford made a splash this week when he suggested his province could withhold energy exports to the United States if president-elect Donald Trump slaps steep tariffs on Canadian goods. Is Ontario gearing up for a trade war with the U.S? Ontario’s energy minister explains how far the province is willing to go on the issue.

Then, the CEO of Abacus Data joins the program to discuss his new poll that shows Trump is more popular in Canada than Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and what it means for Trudeau’s tariff negotiations with the Trump administration.

Plus, with days to go until Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland presents her fall economic update, two economists debate the deficit, which fiscal anchors matter the most and what Canada should do about Trump’s concerns on trade.

Finally, the Liberals have tightened rules around the temporary foreign worker program, but why is it so susceptible to abuse? The House does a deep dive into the program to understand the problems and benefits for businesses and workers.

This episode features the voices of:

Stephen Lecce, Ontario Minister of Energy
David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data
Armine Yalnizyan, economist and Atkinson Fellow on the Future of Workers
Goldy Hyder, president of the Business Council of Canada
Catherine Connelly, professor of human resources and management at McMaster University
Dan Kelly, president of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business

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Are we just playing Donald Trump’s game?

Saturday, December 7, 2024 • Duration 49:21

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is calling for interparty unity in the face of Donald Trump’s threat to impose tariffs on Canadian goods. But it didn’t take long for the Liberal-Conservative divisions to appear. So is it still realistic to talk about Team Canada? Two Ottawa bureau chiefs weigh in on Canada’s attempt to show a united front against the incoming U.S. president.

Next, Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly joins Catherine Cullen to discuss Canada’s new Arctic foreign policy, the crisis in the Middle East and whether there’s a way to stop Trump’s tariff threat before the president-elect takes office in January.

Then, representatives and experts of Canadian universities and colleges explain how the federal government’s dramatic cut in international student visas will affect their institutions, including whether they need to shave programs. Minister of Immigration Marc Miller and Ontario Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy also share their thoughts on who’s to blame for the funding crisis facing Canadian post-secondary institutions.

This episode features the voices of:

Tonda MacCharles, Ottawa bureau chief for the Toronto Star
Stuart Thomson, parliamentary bureau chief for the National Post
Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs
Meti Basiri, CEO and co-founder of ApplyBoard
Alan Shepard, president of Western University
Pari Johnston, president and CEO of Colleges and Institutes Canada
Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration
Peter Bethlenfalvy, Ontario Minister of Finance

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A rare look inside Canada's immigration holding centres

Saturday, November 30, 2024 • Duration 48:39

First up, Trudeau makes a surprise visit to see Donald Trump the same week the president-elect promised to slam Canada with 25% tariffs on all goods. Then, Canada’s former ambassador to the U.S. discusses whether the threat is real, and what Canada should do about it.

Next, it’s a building that very few Canadians ever get to go inside. The Immigration Holding Centre in Toronto detains migrants who are either considered a flight risk, a danger to the public, or can’t be identified. The House gets an exclusive tour of this centre to understand the conditions they face and how their fates are determined.

Also, an immigration lawyer shares his concerns with Canada’s deportation process; and a top Canadian border official discusses Canada’s approach to deportation and whether his agency is prepared for Trump’s plan to deport millions of undocumented immigrants in the United States.

This episode features the voices of:

Alexander Panetta, CBC Washington correspondent
David MacNaughton, former Canadian ambassador to the United States
Sajjad Bhatti, acting director of immigration enforcement operations division at the Canada Border Services Agency for the GTA
Minley Lloyd, acting assistant director of immigration enforcement operations division at the Canada Border Services Agency for the GTA
Jared Will, immigration and refugee lawyer
Aaron McCrorie, vice-president of intelligence and enforcement at the Canada Border Services Agency

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Defend or defund? The political fight over CBC

Saturday, February 22, 2025 • Duration 49:00

In one corner: Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, who has for years pledged to defund Canada’s public broadcaster. In the other: the current Liberal government, which after months of delay has unveiled their plan for CBC — one that overhauls its mandate but also calls for increased funding. Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge joins The House to discuss her pitch, as host Catherine Cullen asks why it’s arriving in the final weeks of the Trudeau government.

Plus, as Liberal leadership contestants gear up for their big debate showdown in Montreal next week, the Conservatives are emphasizing a “Canada First” message as they shake up their pitch to Canadians. Two Parliamentary bureau chiefs weigh in on the political strategies at play.

Finally: with the threat of U.S. tariffs still on the horizon, will ripple effects on the economy exacerbate Canada’s housing crisis? The House visits a new development site and speaks to the CEO of Canada’s largest private home building company. Then, the federal housing minister discusses what can be done as the clock winds down on the next tariff deadline.

This episode features the voices of:

Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage
Tonda MacCharles, Ottawa bureau chief for the Toronto Star
Stuart Thomson, Parliamentary bureau chief for the National Post
Brad Carr, CEO of Mattamy Homes Canada
Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Minister of Housing

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As Trump threatens Canada, where are our allies?

Saturday, February 15, 2025 • Duration 49:52

World leaders are gathering in Germany this weekend to discuss threats to international security, including Russia’s war on Ukraine. But for some countries — Canada included — the latest threat is coming from U.S. President Donald Trump. CBC’s defence correspondent Murray Brewster guest hosts The House to look at international crises unfolding in real time.

We start with Oleksandra Matviichuk — head of the Center for Civil Liberties, which was awarded the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize — who shares her reaction to Donald Trump’s conversations with Russian President Vladimir Putin about ending the war in Ukraine.

Then, as Trump continues to taunt Canada about not being a “viable” country, The House asks: where are our allies? Former NATO representatives, a former British Conservative MP and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s former national security advisor discuss whether Canada’s friends will stand up to the U.S. president.

Plus, one man definitely knows what it's like to be under Trump’s microscope — and that’s former Illinois Republican congressman Adam Kinzinger, who voted to impeach Trump after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. He joins the program to share his advice for Canada on tackling Trump.

Finally, Canada’s five living former prime ministers have come together to encourage Canadians to rally behind the flag this weekend — but there was a time when the great flag debate was among the most divisive Parliament has seen. House producer Emma Godmere takes a trip back into the archives.

This episode features the voices of:

Oleksandra Matviichuk, head of the Centre for Civil Liberties
Sveinn Helgason, former strategic communications officer at NATO Headquarters
Fabrice Pothier, CEO of Rasmussen Global
Andrew Percy, former MP and UK trade envoy to Canada
Vincent Rigby, former national security and intelligence advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

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