Anita Anand, Canada's new Minister of Foreign Affairs, discusses the critical G7 meeting and the implications of the Israel-Iran conflict. Jason Stanley, a philosophy expert on fascism, argues the U.S. is drifting away from democracy and suggests how world leaders should approach Trump. Peter Boehm, a seasoned G7 sherpa, provides insights into Trump's behavior at international summits. The conversation also touches on Canada's military spending and its role in navigating the complexities of global diplomacy.
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Canada Balances Israel-Iran Conflict
Canada supports Israel's right to self-defense but prioritizes regional stability and de-escalation.
Negotiated solutions and concerns about Iran's nuclear program guide Canada's cautious approach.
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Canada Seeks U.S. Tariff Removal
Canada aims to remove U.S. tariffs on steel, aluminum, and autos through sensitive diplomacy.
Economic ties and security interests shape Canada's strategic approach to negotiations.
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Canada Boosts Military Spending
Canada's accelerated $9.3 billion military spending will meet NATO's 2% GDP guideline this year.
This investment strengthens Canada's defense and international partnerships amid global tensions.
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How Fascists Rewrite the Past to Control the Future
Jason Stanley
In *Erasing History*, Jason Stanley exposes the true danger of the authoritarian right’s attacks on education, identifying their key tactics and funders, and tracing their intellectual roots. He illustrates how fears of a fascist future have become a present reality, with hearts and minds being won in schools and universities. Stanley shows how democratic societies are ill-prepared to defend against these fascist assaults, which aim to erase historical memory and critical inquiry. The book is a global call to action to preserve democracy by understanding and combating these authoritarian efforts.
Prime Minister Mark Carney is gearing up for a critical G7 meeting with leaders of the world’s most powerful democracies on his home turf in Alberta — but the renewed conflict between Iran and Israel could shake up the agenda. Catherine Cullen sits down with Anita Anand for her first interview as foreign affairs minister to discuss the airstrikes, the upcoming meeting and how close Canada is to reaching a deal with the United States.
Plus, Jason Stanley, an American facism expert who’s moving to Canada over concerns about the Trump administration, joins The House to argue why he thinks the U.S. is no longer a democracy — and how world leaders should treat the U.S. president. Then, former G7 sherpa Senator Peter Boehm pulls back the curtain on what Trump is like in world meetings.
After that, former Conservative leader and officer in the Canadian Armed Forces Erin O’Toole comments on Mark Carney’s plans for military spending. Finally, as a number of Conservatives have applauded the Carney government’s moves, writer Paul Wells and Globe and Mail columnist Shannon Proudfoot discuss: Is Mark Carney a C(c)onservative?
This episode features the voices of:
Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs
Jason Stanley, author of Erasing History: How Fascists Rewrite the Past to Control the Future
Peter Boehm, Canadian senator and former G7 sherpa
Erin O’Toole, former Conservative leader
Shannon Proudfoot, columnist for The Globe and Mail
The House 
