Andrew Caddell

Raphaël Melançon, Quebec political analyst and founder of Trafalgar Strategies, and Andrew Caddell, columnist and president of the Task Force on Linguistic Policy, discuss a reported Trump-Carney phone call and claims about walked-back Davos remarks. They also tackle a Montreal school secretary demanding French emails and the political fallout of a CAQ leadership contest. Short, punchy takes on politics, language rules, and party dynamics.

Andrew Caddell, a political analyst and president of the Task Force on Linguistic Policy, joins journalist Sue Smith to explore pressing issues. They debate the ethics of Chrystia Freeland's resignation linked to her Ukraine role. The conversation shifts to Mark Carney’s trade trip to China, weighing economic prospects against human rights. The pair also discuss Quebec public servants' resistance to a three-day office return and examine changes to U.S. alcohol guidelines, comparing them with Canadian health advice and cultural attitudes towards drinking.

Andrew Caddell, a Kamouraska town councillor and expert on linguistic policy, joins Paul Gott, lead singer of punk band The Ripcordz and journalism professor, for a lively discussion. They tackle Canada’s struggle in the trade war with the U.S., highlighting failed diplomatic efforts and the shift towards Mexico for support. The duo also digs into the controversial Online News Act and its implications for media in Canada, as well as local debates over an eye-catching art installation in Montreal that’s divided public opinion.

Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska and linguistic policy advocate, joins Justine McIntyre, a strategic consultant and former city councillor, to dive into the complexities of Canada-U.S. relations. They discuss how Canadians are perceived as 'nasty' by U.S. officials, impacting trade and tourism. The conversation also touches on the dramatic rise in candidates for a federal by-election in Alberta and the controversial one-day sentence for a Quebec woman involved with ISIS, raising significant questions about justice in terrorism.

Neil Drabkin, a former federal prosecutor and political commentator, joins Andrew Caddell, Kamouraska town councillor and linguistic policy advocate, for a lively discussion. They reveal that over 17,500 people with criminal records have been granted entry into Canada, sparking debates on immigration and public safety. They also dive into the ongoing controversy surrounding Sir John A. Macdonald's decapitated statue, still awaiting restoration five years later, raising questions about how societies reconcile with complex historical legacies.