Hub Podcasts Is Canada in Crisis?
Nov 17, 2025
Darrell Bricker, a prominent pollster and CEO of Ipsos Public Affairs, teams up with veteran journalist John Ibbitson, known for his political insights, to discuss Canada's looming crisis. They explore issues like immigration mismanagement, the crisis of aspirations among younger generations, and the need for economic diversification. The duo also critiques the political landscape, suggesting pragmatism for conservatives and unity for progressives. They underscore the importance of core values in diversity and propose radical solutions for national unity.
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Laurentian Consensus No Longer Fits
- Canada's political system was built to manage Quebec-vs-rest differences, not the new regional divides.
- Western Canada gaining demographic and political power has intensified those unaddressed divisions.
Deferred Problems Now Demand Action
- Canada has repeatedly postponed hard choices and now faces simultaneous crises across immigration, defense, and federal-provincial relations.
- The authors call this a 'kicked cans' problem where deferred decisions now demand urgent action.
Diversify Markets And Strengthen Defence
- Diversify trade markets and build export infrastructure to reduce U.S. dependency.
- Invest in credible northern defence capabilities to be a reliable NATO and Pacific partner.
