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This week on “It’s Political,” we bring you Toronto Star’s columnist Susan Delacourt’s interview with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The two sat down together on Jan. 17 in Windsor, Ont., for a candid conversation on his future and the future of his government.
In this episode: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Toronto Star columnist Susan Delacourt. Hosted by Althia Raj.
08:10 - On what’s shaping his views right now 10:56 - On the so-called “Freedom Convoy” hatred towards him 12:47 - On the criticism he’s ashamed of Canada’s past 16:05 - On Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre 20:14 - On why he plans to stick around for the next election 23:36 - On NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and the agreement with the NDP 25:27 - On the timing of the next election 25:55 - On U.S. President Joe Biden and the North American economy 30:42 - On being a “disruptor” 32:46 - On getting government to move faster 34:21 - On Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s health care reforms 36:17 - On the need for better data 38:30 - On what keeps him up at night. “It’s Political” is produced by Althia Raj and Michal Stein. Kevin Sexton mixed the program. Our theme music is by Isaac Joel.
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