Mélanie Riche

Vandana Kattar, a former advisor to Justin Trudeau and political strategist, joins Dennis Matthews, a conservative strategist and national advertising agency president, alongside Mélanie Riche, a former NDP communications director. They dive into Mark Carney's rising support in the Liberal leadership race and Chrystia Freeland's bold claims against the 'Ottawa establishment.' The discussion also touches on Doug Ford's early election call and shifting voter sentiments, exploring how these dynamics could reshape Canadian politics.

Max Fawcett, a sharp political columnist, and Mélanie Richer, a former NDP strategist, dive into Jagmeet Singh's challenges following Justin Trudeau's resignation. They discuss the NDP's struggle to connect with voters and the party's identity crisis amid fierce competition. Fawcett and Richer critique the party's missed opportunities, media strategies, and evolving messaging, highlighting the disconnect with blue-collar Canadians. Their analysis paints a vivid picture of the shifting political landscape and potential paths forward for the NDP.