Trump, King Charles, and everything else on Carney’s calendar
A fast-paced, hard-fought federal election is over — and the Liberals mounted a remarkable comeback to win a fourth mandate, this time with Mark Carney as prime minister. But, his to-do list shows there’s no time to rest. Host Catherine Cullen breaks down Carney’s packed schedule and what it tells us about Canada’s future.Then, a senior writer for CBC’s parliamentary bureau answers audience questions about this third minority government. Plus, party strategists discuss the thin margins of victory, the stunning losses and the new makeup of the House of Commons that will once again require parties to work together to get anything done.Finally, incoming Liberal, Conservative and NDP MPs each discuss what comes next for their respective caucuses — from governing priorities, to leadership questions, to figuring out what’s next for the Canada-U.S. relationship.This episode features the voices of:Aaron Wherry, senior writer for CBC’s parliamentary bureauMarci Surkes, Liberal strategistKate Harrison, Conservative strategistGeorge Soule, NDP strategistRebecca Alty, Liberal MP-elect for Northwest TerritoriesGérard Deltell, Conservative MP-elect for Louis-Saint-Laurent—AkiawenhrahkGord Johns, NDP MP-elect for Courtenay—Alberni
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House Party: What surprised us the most about the election results?
This is it: House Party has been building up to the Canadian federal election for weeks, and now it’s actually happened! On just an hour or two of sleep, Catherine Cullen, Jason Markusoff and Daniel Thibeault react to the news that it’ll be a Liberal minority government in the House, and share what they think are the biggest surprises of the day.
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Catch up on the latest election results from Power & Politics
House Party has a new episode coming up, but first we bring you the latest election results from our colleagues at Power & Politics. Liberal MP-elect Bruce Fanjoy explains how he beat Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre in his own riding, and Conservative MP-elect Scott Aitchison explains why he thinks Poilievre should remain leader. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith discusses what she needs to see from Prime Minister Mark Carney to heal a divide between Ottawa and western provinces. Plus, former Conservative deputy leader Peter MacKay and former Conservative chief of staff David McLaughlin discuss the party's future after failing to capitalize on an over-20-point polling lead.More from Power & Politics here: https://link.mgln.ai/PcUbqE
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Get election results in 10 minutes with World Report
We'll be back with post-election episodes of House Party and The House soon, but in the meantime -- for a quick catchup on what you missed from election night, our friends at World Report have you covered.World Report is a daily news podcast that brings you the biggest stories happening in Canada and around the world, in just 10 minutes.Make World Report your daily quick hit of news by following it here: https://link.mgln.ai/6LAFCv
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The final days of Canada’s critical election campaign
It’s the final countdown to election night. On Monday, millions of Canadians will cast their ballots and choose their next federal government at a critical moment for Canada. Catherine Cullen sits down with David Coletto to find out what pollsters will be watching as results roll in from coast to coast.Next, CBC reporters on the road send us their final audio postcards from the campaign trail — with analysis on the Liberal, Conservative, NDP and Bloc Québécois campaigns so far.Plus, our panel of political strategists dissect the final moments of the campaign, including new information about Liberal Leader Mark Carney’s call with U.S. President Donald Trump, reports that Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is at odds with Nova Scotia’s Progressive Conservative premier and concerns that NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh will lose his seat.Then, The House does a deep dive into the new Ontario riding of Milton East-Halton Hills South. The residents of two towns have been pulled together this election — and some are delighted to now be in a battleground riding where every vote counts.Finally, a look into the classroom of a Vancouver Island University professor who’s using a game to teach students how hard it is to be a politician.This episode features the voices of:David Coletto, CEO of Abacus DataMarci Surkes, Liberal strategistKate Harrison, Conservative strategistGeorge Soule, NDP strategistKristen Everson, CBC producerMichael MacKenzie, political science professor at Vancouver Island University
The stakes are high. The campaign is on. Canadians have some big choices to make this federal election. We're here to help with two episodes each week. On Saturdays, "The House" makes politics make sense. Host Catherine Cullen takes you across Canada for in-depth interviews, reports from the closest contests, and analysis of the week's news — from across the political spectrum.And on Wednesdays, "House Party" brings you sharp analysis and spirited debate on one big, burning election question. Catherine is joined by CBC political journalists Jason Markusoff, and Daniel Thibeault. They promise their weekly chat is not (only) for politics nerds.See you at the polls, April 28, 2025.