No Nonsense with Pamela Wallin (Pamela Wallin)

How did Dr. Stefanie Green go from delivering babies to delivering patients from intolerable suffering? She tells the story of how she became a provider of MAiD and shares the compelling stories  of those  who chose a dignified death.

On our last podcast, MAiD provider Dr. Stefanie Green - now here's the perspective  from someone living with early dementia. Ron Posno, advance consent MAiD advocate joins the conversation. 

According to internet law expert Michael Geist, online Canadian content regulations are a tick box exercise that privileges some and excludes others. On this week’s No Nonsense, how we can actually support Canadian content creators without new regulations!

What do  Friday the Thirteenth movies and the pandemic have in common? According to Virologist Dr. Jason Kindrachuk, we’re in part 6 and waiting to see what happens next.  A pandemic update on 𝘕𝘰 𝘕𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦.

Pandemic politics is polarizing the politicians and the public. Can we build back the bridges?  Pollster John Wright shares the latest on public opinion.

Why wasn’t NATO ready for Putin? Former Army Commander Lt. Gen. Andrew Leslie on  the crisis in Ukraine and the impact here at home.

Beyond the humanitarian disaster,  Russia's invasion is permanently reshaping geo-politics. Retired Vice-Admiral Mark Norman brings 40 years of experience to the table, and joins scholar Dr. Martin Gaal. The insights are smart and frightening.

Why has Canada shifted from hone grown oil production to importing from ruthless tyrants? David Yager analyzes the energy crisis, and how it’s impacting Canadians at the pump and grocery store.

Russia’s rampage across Ukraine has been met with resistance on the ground but the West has been troubling timid. On this week’s No Nonsense, three good minds consider next steps… join Mark Norman, Hugh Segal, and Marcus Kolga.

In partnership with the Rotman School of Management

From BAHM: The disruptive forces of the pandemic have created seismic shifts in how Canadians are thinking about business, the economy and their careers. Ideas that were once radical or distant possibilities (entire teams working from home, spiking inflation, sector-wide government subsidies) are now driving conversations across the country. Join a conversation with Canadian polling and public affairs expert John Wright (Executive Vice-President of Maru Public Opinion) and Canadian Senator Pamela Wallin as they unpack the trendlines in Canadian public opinion and decode what it means for leaders and managers navigating an constantly changing landscape.

The news frames our reality... and tells us what's important. But when only some voices are represented, how do we get an accurate picture? Author and journalist Bill Fox explains why media needs to reinvent and return to its roots...more listening, less preaching! 

In the woke age, brands suddenly need to pick sides – but sometimes  the message misses the mark. Terry O’Reilly, host of Under the Influence, explains what happens when politics and marketing clash.

The brutal body count of both soldiers and civilians grows higher in Ukraine – so why is Russia still allowed to participate in international gatherings or use its veto  at the UN? David Perry looks at the political and military situation on No Nonsense.

How do you talk to kids about death - or medical assistance in dying? Author Bill Richardson explains what inspired his latest children’s book Last Week and why the truth can often ease the anxiety.

What is at the core of political identity? A look through a Saskatchewan lens. Dale Eisler, a journalist for over 25 years and author of From Left to Right: Saskatchewan's Political and Economic Transformation explains.

Kyiv is successfully repelling Russian troops and embassies are reopening in Ukraine – but the gruesome human toll continues to mount. Marcus Kolga weighs in on the chances of regime change in Moscow.

What happens when global supply and demand gets out of sync? Sylvian Charlebois explains how the COVID hangover and supply chain issues create a global food security crisis.

From international rock star with The Guess Who and BTO to a Saturday night radio institution, Randy Bachman shares his amazing career and his living legacy!

The sanctions against Russia are based on the Magnitsky Act – the work of businessman turned activist Bill Browder when his lawyer was tortured and killed in prison. On this week’s No Nonsense, his unique insight on what motivates Putin.

Radical left and the radical right make the road to leadership risky. Sean Speer, former advisor to Prime Minister Harper and political commentator weighs in.

When the government gets to decide what you see or say online, is that a place we want to be? Michael Geist, expert on the world of the internet, says no. 

Political observer Paul wells on the state of government - one he says is "risk adverse, suffering from exhaustion and a state of denial." He joins us on No Nonsense.

Ads for banks and burger places are finding their way on Taliban websites. What is big tech doing about it?

Political Scientist Brian McQuinn on what he calls ‘the malicious actor network’ on this week’s 𝘕𝘰 𝘕𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦.

According to Marcus Kolga, if Putin remains in power we must prepare for decades of aggression – are we going to just live with it or fight now and support Ukraine as much as possible?

What can Canada do to support Ukraine when our military in under-resourced and political leadership is missing in action. General Rick Hiller looks at the big picture on No Nonsense.

When will humans make it to Mars? What happens when galaxies collide? Space geek Elizabeth Howell answers all our intergalactic questions.

Farmer, activist, business leader Cherilyn Jolly-Nagel is outspoken and informed. Her perspective on climate,  food security and government regulation is an eye opener on farming in the real world 

Moose Jaw may seem like an ordinary prairie city but generations of locals have whispered stories of bootleggers and spies and railway workers. Bobby Hill, manager of the Tunnels of Moose Jaw brings the shocking underground history to life!

This week on No Nonsense, Senator Wallin reconnects with and old friend and mentor. Foreign Policy expert Walter Russell Mead comes on to talk everything from his new book the Ark of a Covenant, the current state of Canada-US relations, and China’s unrivaled sphere of influence.

Farm-to-table from two perspectives. Upland Organics’ Cody Straza and Allison Squires on the challenges of organic farming, and Sylvain Charlebois on the costly politics of food.

From the Rotman School of Management:

As Minister of Finance under then Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, the late Michael Wilson shaped some of the most impactful economic policies in generations. From the negotiation of Canada-US Free Trade Agreement (which led to NAFTA), to the introduction of the controversial Goods and Services Tax (GST), Wilson dramatically impacted the Canadian business and economic landscape. After his life in Parliament, Wilson served as Ambassador to the United States and Chancellor of the University of Toronto. In this special in-conversation event, the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney will discuss with Senator Pamela Wallin the legacy his collaboration with Wilson and how it continues to shape Canada to this day. 

Escaping the clutches of the Taliban at 19, Umulbanin Arjmand, now a Saskatoon high school student and refugee, shares her story from Afghanistan to the Canadian Prairies, while former Major-General David Fraser shares updates on the ongoing crisis.

A must read before discussing your end-of-life wishes with loved ones and doctors. In The Last Doctor, Dr. Jean Marmoreo, a MAiD provider, and author Johanna Schneller offer amazing stories about  life, death, dignity and the complexities of the Canadian medical and political systems - on this week’s No Nonsense. 

Coalitions, identity politics, the clash of values… even immigration means no more ‘politics as usual.’ Pollster and social science researcher Allan Gregg on the morphing voter matrix.

He's a YouTube personality who comments on all things Canadian. But he’s also one of many online content creators fighting for an open and transparent internet and against government censorship. The creator's case on No Nonsense.

With 10,000 vacancies in the Canadian military, we’re in an unprecedented recruitment crisis. Inside insight from former Navy Vice-Admiral Mark Norman. 

The importance of Remembering. Historian Tim Cook says telling the stories of those who fought for our freedoms is the least we owe them... Lest we forget.

The red wave become a red trickle! Former U.S. Ambassador David Wilkins explains why. The state of American politics on No Nonsense.

From pandemics to cyberespionage and war… do we need  global responses or national ones? Canada’s UN Ambassador Bob Rae

What is the connection between inflation and too much money in the system? Inflation Whisperer Steve Hanke explains on No Nonsense.

On this week’s No Nonsense, Ryan Townend of William Joseph Communications on marketing his marketing agency and the life's lessons learned!

Michael Geist returns to No Nonsense with a critical take on the government's rules to regulate the internet – and why Ottawa is so out of touch with the reality of the online world.

Saskatchewan’s own Michele Romanow on how starting a caviar company in university lead her to become the CEO of one of the world's leading investment firms... with a radical approach to lending. Listen up to this week’s No Nonsense.

For our first episode of No Nonsense in 2023, Darrell Bricker returns with the latest polling data on everything from the woke backlash to why millennials stopped having babies and whether Canadians care about free speech.

Is Canada’s willingness to turn a blind eye to China's bad behavior costing us our credibility? Former Ambassador David Mulroney on China, Canada and our role in the world.... on No Nonsense.

Symbolism or solution? Do special advisors on race, religion, or gender actually change minds or are they simply political gestures? Former foreign policy advisor Omer Aziz on how politics works - or doesn't! The author of Brown Boy on this week’s No Nonsense.

Is banning single-use plastics such as straws or grocery bags an answer to environmental woes? Will replacement products be any better? On this week’s 𝘕𝘰 𝘕𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦, Bob Masterson explains the ban’s unintended consequences.

Government is trying to reshape the media landscape..the future of media from three very different perspectives: Peter Menzies, David Skok, and Derek Fildebrandt on this week’s No Nonsense.

Author of This is Assisted Dying Dr. Stefanie Green returns to No Nonsense to discuss the latest advances in MAiD legislation – and where it’s falling short.

Are politics preventing Canada from becoming an energy superpower? Lisa Baiton, head of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, explains.

Will Ottawa’s new proposed internet rules limit the news we can access online? Michael Geist and Tom Korski on the importance of freedom of speech online.

On this week’s No Nonsense, everything from the new federal budget to an update on the war in Ukraine with National Post Editor-At-Large and Ukraine Anti-Corruption Activist Diane Francis.

Saskatchewan is at a pivot point with significant critical mineral reserves and the geothermal power to mine them. Take a listen to Kirsten Marcia and Mike Crabtree on the future of energy!

Over twenty years ago, the US said: “Security trumps trade.” Now, we’re once again facing border issues with our neighbours to the south after the closing of Roxham Road. Former Deputy Prime Minister John Manley explains.

On this week’s No Nonsense – food inflation, the reality for farmers and foreign factors that are threatening food security. Some facts and figures from Cherilyn Jolly-Nagel and Sylvain Charlebois.

How the Berger Inquiry in 70s shaped the future of the North, changed lives and politics profoundly. From a journalist who lived it – a look back with Whit Fraser on this episode of No Nonsense.

Are polls creating an accurate picture of Canadian voters? Allan Gregg explains how changing the way pollsters collect opinion data is impacting politics on No Nonsense.

How has the decline of community shaped our society? Why are more of us “bowling alone”? Andrew Potter on this week’s No Nonsense.

An update on the war in Ukraine from two perspectives. Marcus Kolga and Chris Alexander on what the end of Putin’s regime could look like - on this week’s No Nonsense.

What would gun control look like if those in the know were actually part of the process? We look at what changes police, indigenous communities, and informed gun owners believe are needed  - on this week’s No Nonsense with Saskatchewan Chief Firearms Officer Robert Freberg.

What are the costs and consequences of the government plan to regulate the internet? Experts Konrad von Finckenstein and Peter Menzies weigh in on No Nonsense.

Lack of funds means Canada is cutting corners when it comes to equipping its soldiers – Mark Norman says it is both risky and embarrassing for a NATO country. 

Air travel to smaller communities has become more difficult or non-existent . Airlines need to ensure accessibility for all Canadians. Former airline exec Duncan Dee weighs in.

The carbon tax 2.0 is coming on July 1st. In fact it's yet another new tax that will impact both the price at the pumps and how far you can go! Gas Price Wizard Dan McTeague fills us in.

For more from Dan McTeague on the rising cost of gas: https://www.affordableenergy.ca/affordable_energy_news

Ottawa’s laws to reshape the internet are actually reshaping what we read and hear – it silences some voices and promotes others… but not voices we might choose as consumers.  Michael Geist explains on No Nonsense.

Is Canada broken? Everything from impossible air travel to cancelled citizenship ceremonies, Darrell Bricker weighs in on the state national unity.

If you can’t give people a vision of what they should do, you won’t convince people of what they shouldn’t do. Academic and author Cassie Holmes shares her vision of how to live a happier life on No Nonsense.

Putin has nothing to lose, and Ukraine is in dire circumstances, what does Canada need to do to change the direction of this brutal war? Defence Experts Guy Thibault and Michael Rouleau weigh in on this week’s No Nonsense.

The Chronicler of Saskatchewan’s history and author of over 21 books joins us on this episode of No Nonsense to explain how the Great Depression shaped both the province – and hockey history.

How does someone move forward from life-threatening injury and a heartbreaking tragedy? 5 years on,  Kaleb Dahlgren, Humboldt Broncos crash survivor, returns to No Nonsense to share his healing journey.

This week on No Nonsense, Cade Metz, the author of Genius Makers: The Mavericks Who Brought AI to Google, Facebook, and the World brings us the story of Geoff Hinton and how his work on artificial intelligence could change the world.

Space Nerd Elizabeth Howell returns to No Nonsense with  the latest moon mission - and why astronaut Jeremy Hansen became Canada’s man with the right stuff.

This week on No Nonsense – uncovering the sordid story of reserve surrenders.  Corruption and theft by the Laurier Liberals– with historians Bill Waiser and Jennifer Hansen.

Is Ottawa being naïve or willfully blind to China’s threats to our security? MP Michael Chong on what we need to do to stop up Beijing’s intimidation tactics.

Now that tech giants have removed news from the platform, the ball is in the government’s court. Can they fix the problem they have created? Or has the damage already been done? Michael Geist explains the impact on everything from free speech to the future of free trade.

Veteran journalist Terry Milewski connects the political and diplomatic dots on Canada’s relations with India on this week's No Nonsense.

"To understand our time, we must first understand theirs," says John Ibbitson, author of The Duel: Diefenbaker, Pearson and the Making of Modern Canada. The story on this week's No Nonsense.

On this first Mini Pod edition of No Nonsense, Matt Gurney gives a quick take on how images from the front lines will help us accept the reality of war and save us from “soothing arms of denial.”

From the Big Sort to Barstool Conservatism, Sean Speer shares his analysis of today’s Canadian political zeitgeist.

Everything from shrinkflation to the carbon tax… and how Ottawa could fix the cost of food crisis if they wanted to! The Food Professor, Dr. Sylvain Charlebois on this No Nonsense Mini Pod.

Is Canada prepared for the next pandemic? Christopher Waddell talks lessons learned for Canada’s state of preparedness for the next crisis....on this No Nonsense.

The Government’s latest move on the carbon tax has fuelled the feud with the provinces on everything from the CPP, to the Just Transition to food prices. Trevor Tombe explains on No Nonsense

What letters from the First World War reveal about your family and the true cost of war. Actor R. H. Thomson shares the inspiration for his memoir “By the Ghost Light.”

A nation’s story is built on its past. On this No Nonsense, historian Tim Cook on how the sacrifices of the fallen forged the freedoms we know today.

Will Ottawa’s emissions reduction policy devastate the economy, save the planet - or both? Brian Zinchuk of PipelineOnline.ca looks at the hidden costs of Canada’s emissions reduction plan.

Diplomacy is a two-way street - so how can Canada be taken seriously when we don’t meet our international commitments? Brian Lee Crowley of the MacDonald-Laurier Institute weighs in.

Will Bill C-21 keep guns from criminals or just punish the farmers and hunters?  Sask. Chief Firearms Officer Robert Freberg weighs in.

After 25 years of taking the public pulse, Saskatchewan’s top radio host has dropped the mic. John Gormley on politics and the media on this week’s No Nonsense.

NATO warns there could be bad news on the Russia-Ukraine front. Some shocking news on the state of the Canadian Military on No Nonsense.

Internet Law Expert Michael Geist is back on No Nonsense - on everything from new rules for internet, face saving deals with tech giants, the future of Canadian journalism and online hate speech.

When reason and emotions collide, emotion invariably wins - so how can politicians win in the marketplace of emotions? Drew Westen on the inner workings of political psychology.

New rules for grocery stores won’t help lower food prices. The Food Professor Sylvain Charlebois looks at other solutions on No Nonsense.

For our first podcast of the year, IPSOS Global CEO Darrell Bricker shares the latest polling data on everything from U.S. and Canadian elections, to the economy, and to what authenticity means for Canadians.

In Canada, governments impose some 12 million rules - but how many are really useful or necessary? On this week’s No Nonsense, Joe Carson explains Canada’s red tape problem.

They defy the traditional categories but the Saskatchewan-based bluegrass-ish  foursome The Dead South is breaking through with a world tour, a new album - Chains and Stakes - and an invitation to the Grand Ole Opry. Meet lead singer and lyricist Nate Hilts on a new No Nonsense Mini-Pod!!

Are we entering the “Next Age of Uncertainty”? Author and former governor of the Bank of Canada Stephen Poloz on how the world can adapt to a risker future.