The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

Moore Butts Encore - Why Are Pipelines So Hard To Build?

01 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Encore Episode. Alberta and Canada seem close to a deal on a memorandum of understanding about a new pipeline to the west coast. But now how do you ma...

Moore Butts Encore - How Do You Explain Last Week?

31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Encore Episode. Last week was quite something, even for Canadian politics. A big-time Liberal budget with a huge deficit, while chaos ruled in the Con...

Moore Butts Encore -- The Trump, Carney, Ford Mess

30 Dec 2025

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Encore Episode. How do two former Ottawa pros see the Trump, Carney, Ford story -- does it really matter? Will it make a real difference? Former Harpe...

Moore Butts Encore -- Is This Any Way To Run A Country?

29 Dec 2025

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Encore Episode. The country was founded on the principle that it's a confederation where both federal and provincial levels of government have powers ...

Moore-Butts Encore: Making Tough Choices

26 Dec 2025

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Encore Episode. For the last fifteen years different governments in Ottawa have known tough choices were going to have to be made about the Post Offic...

Moore Butts Encore: Disagree Better -- Is That Even Possible?

25 Dec 2025

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Encore Episode. Society is trying to understand if there is an answer to this dilemma of disagreeing with respect and not hate. Hosted by Simplecast, ...

Good Talk Encore: Taking on the U.S. Ambassador, Was It About Time?

24 Dec 2025

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Encore Episode. The U.S. Ambassador to Canada was in Banff yesterday for what turned out to be a tense conversation with former Canadian diplomat Coli...

Encore Episode with the BBC's Lyse Doucet

23 Dec 2025

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Encore Presentation. She's the BBC's Chief International Correspondent, a great storyteller and a proud Canadian.  Lyse Doucet has her first book out...

Encore: Keith Boag on Donald Trump -- What To Make Of Trump 2.0

22 Dec 2025

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Encore Presentation. Some of you have been writing, asking "where is Keith Boag?" Today the answer, as the former Washington correspondent brings us u...

Good Talk -- It's a Bob Rae Day

19 Dec 2025

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With both Chantal and Bruce away this week, a special program for our final Good Talk of 2025. Bob Rae, fresh from his five years at the United Nation...

Your Turn -- Your Happy Moment of 2025

18 Dec 2025

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This week's question was simple: What made you happy in 2025?They shared them with us for this week's Your Turn. Even the Random Ranter was asked to j...

A Wednesday End Bits Special

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Some of the best of what was left over -- another Wednesday end bits special.  More proof of how the rich get rich, how social media is not working f...

Reporter's Notebook -- Raj and Russo On Poilievre Trying to Get His Act Together

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Days after the latest floor crossing it's still the talk of Ottawa. Althia Raj and Rob Russo are back for their every second Tuesday, Reporter's Noteb...

Is Putin Dialing Back On His Ukraine Dreams?

15 Dec 2025

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As the year ends, are we finally seeing some significant movement on a path to a ceasefire in Ukraine? Dr. Janice Stein from the Munk School at the Un...

Good Talk -- The Conservative Bleeding Continues As The Year Ends

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For the third time in a month a Conservative jumps ship, with two of them joining the Liberals. Will there be more? Ottawa starts to close down for th...

"The Midterms Are Coming, The Midterms are Coming" - A Random Rant for the Ages

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's Thursday and that means Your Turn ...the question this week is soft and cuddly -- are you looking forward to winter? But Thursdays also mean the ...

Who and What Is Underwater in Canada's Arctic?

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ottawa has been studying whether Canada should purchase up to a dozen submarines to help protect Canada's Arctic. It's a program that would cost dozen...

Moore Butts - Is Ottawa Ready For A Possible Two Front Referendum Battle?

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

James Moore and Gerald Butts are back with another one of their highly anticipated "Conversations". This time it centres around the possibility that t...

Why Hasn't Canada Condemned The US Boat Attacks On Venezuela?

08 Dec 2025

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Canada says it hasn't taken part in the alleged drug boat attacks in the Caribbean, but why hasn't Canada condemned the US actions. That's the first q...

Good Talk -- "A Week in Politics Is A Long Time"

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's been quite the week, especially in Quebec, where there are lessons for politicians across the country. Chantal Hebert and Bruce Anderson join the...

Your Turn -- American F35 or Swedish Gripen

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The emails coming into The Bridge this week were humming. You wanted your say on the debate about which fighter jet Canada should buy and you didn't...

Wednesday Endbits Special

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The best of the leftovers we call the Endbits Specials and they've become very popular. Today, another session on how to relieve stress; where not t...

Raj and Russo -- Back to the Future

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What to make of Mark Carney's decision to reach back into the Trudeau cabinet to replace another minister who quit? That's the question to the Toront...

Europe's Move Towards Military Recruitment -- Will Canada Be Far Behind?

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Whether it's voluntary recruitment or a form of military draft, it's happening in different parts of Europe as fear of war with Russia mounts.  Ukra...

Good Talk -- The Pipeline Deal That Could Make or Break The Liberals

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Twelve hundred people were on their feet in Calgary yesterday applauding Mark Carney and Danielle Smith for the deal they signed that could lead to a ...

Your Turn -- A New Oil Pipeline, Yes or No?

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the day a memorandum of understanding is about to be signed between Alberta and Canada, listeners to the Bridge have their say about a new pipelin...

Keith Boag on Donald Trump -- What To Make Of Trump 2.0.

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Some of you have been writing, asking "where is Keith Boag?" Today the answer, as the former Washington correspondent brings us up to date on his lat...

Moore Butts Conversation #28 - Why Are Pipelines So Hard To Build?

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week seems to be all pipelines all the time. Alberta and Canada seem close to a deal on a memorandum of understanding about a new pipeline to t...

Is There Any Chance For A Peace Deal in Ukraine?

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump puts forward a peace deal for Ukraine, a deal pretty well everyone rejects except Russia. But is this just the first step in a real atte...

Good Talk -- Kings, Queens, Ambassadors and Jet Fighters - Dealing for Dollars, Jobs and Security.

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Another week where there's lots to talk about with Chantal Hebert and Bruce Anderson. The US is playing hardball through its ambassador to Canada ove...

Your Turn - Would You Buy A Home Based Robot Helper?

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The price is high, very high, like at least twenty thousand dollars. But would you buy a robot designed to help you do housework around the home? It...

A Wednesday End Bits Special

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A potpourri of things you just might want to know about: why too much coffee is dangerous for drivers; how to reduce your salt intake and why you sh...

Raj and Russo -- The Liberals Survive, What Happens Now?

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

So in the end the Mark Carney government survived the budget vote. But you have to wonder whether the 140-138 vote in the Commons was what they reall...

Is Chatter Just Chatter or Is An Invasion of Venezuela About To Happen?

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mondays mean Dr Janice Stein, and today is no different. The Munk School Director from the University of Toronto drops by for her regular Monday sess...

Good Talk -- The Government Could Fall on Monday But Will It?

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The numbers certainly conclude that if all opposition MPs vote against the budget then the government will fall. But will that happen and will it ha...

Your Turn -- What Do You Think Of Floor Crossers?

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A week after the budget and the floor crossing, many Canadians are still talking of both and mainly the latter. So we asked this week's question ...

Moore Butts #28 - How Do You Explain Last Week?

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Last week was quite something, even for Canadian politics. A big-time Liberal budget with a huge deficit, while chaos ruled in the Conservative opposi...

Encore - Remembering Remembrance Day

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An encore of last week's Your Turn episode, it's our annual Remembrance Day program where you share your memories with us. And again this year, you di...

Our Changing World - What Are We Missing?

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our weekly conversation with Dr Janice Stein from the Munk School at the University of Toronto. New developments in Venezuela, special "rich minera...

Good Talk - Conservative Chaos Hurts Poilievre, Helps Carney

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Budgets, especially minority government budgets, always bring a degree of parliamentary drama. That and a lot more with Chantal Hebert and Bruce And...

Your Turn - Remembering Remembrance Day

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's our annual Remembrance Day program where you share your memories with us. And again this year, you didn't disappoint with letters and emails fro...

A Wednesday Special ... with the BBC's Lyse Doucet

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

She's the BBC's Chief International Correspondent, a great storyteller and a proud Canadian.  Lyse Doucet has her first book out this fall, and it's...

Raj and Russo on Budget Day - What Happens Now?

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After a year of waiting, the Liberals produce a budget, one with much anticipation at a critical moment. As always, with a minority government, if th...

Did Xi Own Trump - Reflections on a Big Week

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Last week was a huge week for big trade talk -- China and the U.S., China and Canada. What happened and will it make a difference? Just some of the ...

Good Talk -- Should "Profanity Pete" Be Asked To Leave?

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As if there isn't enough going on with trade talks broken down with the U.S., new trade possibilities with China, and a crucial budget set for Tuesday...

Your Turn -- Should We Deal Big Time With China?

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With the Prime Minister in Asia and talk of a much closer trade relationship with China, the question this week is "Should We?". Listeners weren't sh...

The Good Allies - The Canada-US Relationship During WW2 - Encore

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An encore of an interview with celebrated Canadian military historian Tim Cook about his latest book hitting the shelves. Hosted by Simplecast, an Ads...

Moore Butts #26 -- The Trump, Carney, Ford Mess

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do two former Ottawa pros see the Trump, Carney, Ford story -- does it really matter? will it make a real difference? Former Harper cabinet minist...

Are China and the U.S. About To Cut A Huge Deal? How Could That Affect Canada?

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

China and the United States could be on the verge of a deal that could have a huge impact on world trade. All eyes will be on a Thursday meeting be...

Good Talk -- Trump Kills The Trade Talks

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump has terminated the trade talks with Canada after Ontario ads running in the U.S. use Ronald Reagan's voice condemning tariffs. Is this se...

Your Turn -- Will The Middle East Ever See Real Peace?

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week's question followed the new peace deal in the Middle East, which is still being tested. We asked: "What are the chances of everlasting pea...

A Wednesday Endbits Special -- How to Save Your Relationship in One Minute

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is your relationship on rocky ground? One of today's endbits offers some HELPFUL suggestions that only take one minute. Wednesdays are usually enco...

Reporters Notebook -- Raj and Russo with the Hill chatter they're hearing.

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Journalists hear lots of things in the course of a day on Parliament Hill, and then they work towards trying to nail things down. What's real, what i...

A Week After The Peace Deal, Will It Hold?

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a week since Donald Trump heralded a peace deal for the ages in the Middle East. It hasn't all gone easy in the seven days since, so the qu...

Good Talk -- A Night To Remember

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There are going to be a lot of special programs done in the next few weeks, leading up to the 30th anniversary of the 1995 Quebec Referendum. A nigh...

Your Turn -- Would You Run For Public Office?

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We've thought about asking this question before but something else always came up, but not this week. It's time. Would you run for public office? An...

A Wednesday End-Bits Special - Encore

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on October 8th. At popular request, no encore this Wednesday, but instead an end-bits...

Moore Butts #25 -- Is This Any Way To Run A Country?

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The country was founded on the principle that it's a confederation where both federal and provincial levels of government have powers and responsibili...

Your Turn -- Why Are You Grateful This Thanksgiving? - Encore

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on October 9th. Even in the darkest of times, there are things to be grateful for in ...

Good Talk: Trump and Carney, Did Anything Really Change?

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When Donald Trump and Mark Carney met in the White House for the first time a few months ago, the meeting looked, and was, tense. Not so this latest ...

Your Turn -- Why Are You Grateful This Thanksgiving?

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Even in the darkest of times, there are things to be grateful for in our lives. And this week, listeners to The Bridge have a selection of reasons t...

A Wednesday End-Bits Special

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

At popular request, no encore this Wednesday, but instead an end-bits special. News you can use, and some you probably will choose to ignore! Every...

Reporter's Notebook -- Can Carney and Trump Make A Deal?

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is PM Mark Carney's second face-to-face meeting with President Donald Trump, and, added to numerous phone calls and texts, they know each other's...

Mr Carney Goes To Washington

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Carney heads to Washington for his latest meeting with Donald Trump. How critical is this one? What can be accomplished? Key questions for Dr ...

Good Talk - Game On, Pipeline or No Pipeline

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone knew this was coming, but now we are here. It's the great pipeline battle playing out between Ottawa and Alberta, and between Alberta and BC...

Your Turn on Gun Control in Canada

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What is your view on gun control in Canada? A variety of answers, with a variety of perspectives, from coast-to-coast-to-coast highlight this week on ...

Moore-Butts #24 -- Making Tough Choices

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For the last fifteen years different governments in Ottawa have known tough choices were going to have to be made about the Post Office. But those c...

Two Authors, Two Great Books - Encore

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on September 24th. We're featuring two mini interviews with first-time authors who ha...

Is Tony Blair The Answer for Gaza?

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The former British Prime Minister isn't talked of much anymore but he may become the key to peace in Gaza. He's well liked by Palestinian leaders, by ...

Good Talk: Taking on the U.S. Ambassador, Was It About Time?

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The U.S. Ambassador to Canada was in Banff yesterday for what turned out to be a tense conversation with former Canadian diplomat Colin Robertson. The...

Your Turn -- Are You Worried About The Long Term Future of the U.S.?

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We've spent a lot of time this year asking questions about the future of Canada, so this week we look south and ask about the U.S. future. Once again...

Two Authors, Two Great Books - A Wednesday Special

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

No encore this week; instead, we're featuring two mini interviews with first-time authors who have great stories to tell. Both are friends and former...

Reporter's Notebook: Who's The Most Influential Minister in the Carney Cabinet?

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There are more than two dozen members of Mark Carney's cabinet, but who, aside from Carney himself, is the most powerful, the most influential? That'...

Canada Recognizes Palestine -- What Difference Will That Make?

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Three major issues for Dr Janice Stein today on her regular Monday foreign affairs conversation. What difference, if any, will Canada's recognition ...

Good Talk -- Does The "Belly Rub" Approach to Trump Work?

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Keir Starmer with help from the royals sucked up to Donald Trump this week in a big way. Does that work? Is there something for Canada to learn? Plu...

Your Turn - Is Social Media A Cancer?

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Social media was a much heralded community sharing experience at its inception, but is it still so? It's this week's question and answers came from a...

Trump's Public Campaign For A Nobel Peace Prize - Is It Justified? - Encore

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on September 1st. Those who follow these things say they're never seen anything like ...

MOORE BUTTS #23: Disagree Better -- Is That Even Possible?

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After a week of soul searching in the United States and beyond, James Moore and Gerry Butts take on the question of how to "disagree better". Societ...

Russia and Poland -- Is A Dark History Repeating?

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Second World War began after Germany and Russia invaded Poland. Last week, Russia invaded Poland again in a story that made headlines in North A...

Good Talk - Danielle Smith on Mark Carney - Best Moment Ever? Really?

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Five projects, two in BC, one in Saskatchewan, one in Ontario and one in Quebec headline Mark Carney's initial nation building push. Surprisingly per...

Your Turn - Has Carney Retreated From His Campaign Pitch?

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

During the April election campaign, Mark Carney dropped a lot of hints and some promises about what he would do if Canadians gave him their vote. The ...

Encore: Truth and Disinformation.

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An encore of Lee McIntyre philosopher & author who's written extensively on the issues of truth & disinformation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz com...

The Debut of Raj and Russo, The Reporter's Notebook

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Althia Raj and Rob Russo work the halls and corridors of Parliament Hill every day that the House of Commons is in session. Althia is a senior columni...

Is Trump's Venezuela Mission A Wag The Dog?

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Some key elements of the United States military are assembling in force off Venezuela. Is this a real operation or a distraction? A "wag the dog?" Dr....

Good Talk -- Cuts, Cuts, Cuts.  Will They Even Come Close to Ottawa's New Spending?

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Recent polls suggest Canadians are now more concerned about basic economic issues than they are about the Carney-Trump talks.  Housing, affordability...

Your Turn on the Summer of 25, Plus The Random Ranter

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The first Your Turn of 2025 asks the question, what did you notice about the summer of 2025 and a surprising number of you mention the issue of Artifi...

A Wednesday Endbits Special

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One of our loyal listeners wrote in the other day suggesting that instead of our regular Wednesday encore episode that we try a program just of endbit...

Is It Even Possible To Negotiate With Donald Trump?

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The first Moore Butts conversation of the new season is the 22nd in our series of going behind the doors of political intrigue. In this case, the disc...

Trump's Public Campaign For A Nobel Peace Prize - Is It Justified?

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Those who follow these things say they're never seen anything like it before. Donald Trump wants a Nobel prize and he's not shy about pushing for one...

Good Talk -- Is  A New Canada Dawning or Sputtering?

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Four months and a day since the election and the summer ends with signs that the Carney government is moving on some of its major agenda promises. O...

Moore Butts #21 -- How New MP's Can Hit The Ground Running - Encore

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on May 27th. After the pomp and pageantry of the King's visit, Parliament gets down t...

What Happens To The Fight Against Climate Change Now? - Encore

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on November 19th. A lot of things changed in our world on the night of November 5th w...

Who & What Is Underwater in Canada's Arctic? - Encore

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today an encore presentation of an episode that last aired on November 26th. Ottawa has been studying whether Canada should purchase up to a dozen sub...

Where Is The World's Worst Atrocity And Why Is Nothing Being Done About It? - Encore

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on October 22nd. Sudan's crisis continues but the world looks away. Why? Dr Samantha ...

GOOD TALK -- THE 2025 SUMMER SPECIAL #1 - Encore

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today an encore presentation of an episode that last aired on July 25th. The statistics are pretty impressive. Canadians are staying home or at least ...

GOOD TALK  -- THE 2025 SUMMER SPECIAL #1

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The statistics are pretty impressive. Canadians are staying home or at least they are staying away from the U.S. in this summer of 2025. This doesn't...

Moore Butts Conversation -- Does Elon Musk Have The Answer To Government Waste? - Encore

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on February 18th. The Moore Butts combo is back with a big question -- how do you cut...

Moore Butts Conversation #18 -- Advice for The Rocky Political Road Ahead - Encore

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on January 6th. We are living in strange political times where advice is critical. So...

Moore Butts #17. How Can You Tell When A Parliament Is Off The Rails? - Encore

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today an encore presentation of an episode that last aired on September 30th. Former Conservative Cabinet Minister James Moore and former Liberal insi...

Moore Butts #16 - What Do Politicians Really Think of Journalists? - Encore

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An encore of today's topic revolves around the relationship between politicians and reporters. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswi...