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Publisher Rudyard Griffiths and editor-at-large Sean Speer discuss last night's federal election results, from Prime Minister Mark Carney's election win to Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre's riding loss. They also discuss what's to come for the Liberal Party and Conservative Party respectively, as well as the main challenges Carney will face in his first few days in office, from Trump's tariffs, threats of Western separation to the economic malaise that is plaguing Canada. The Roundtable features The Hub's publisher, Rudyard Griffiths and editor-at-large, Sean Speer. The Roundtable is produced and edited by The Hub’s content editor, Amal Attar-Guzman. If you liked what you heard in the first half of the program and wish to subscribe to full-length editions of The Roundtable please consider becoming a Hub Hero (https://thehub.ca/join/hero/). Hub Heroes also gets our premium paid newsletters featuring our best insight and analysis along with all our paid content on TheHub.ca. All these benefits are conferred for one year. Sign up now!

Hub Headlines features audio versions of the best commentaries and analysis published daily in The Hub. Enjoy listening to original and provocative takes on the issues that matter while you are on the go.   0:47 - Mark Carney’s win will add more uncertainty, by Sean Speer   This program is narrated by automated voices. If you enjoy The Hub’s podcasts consider subscribing to our weekly email newsletter featuring our best insights and analysis. Free. Cancel anytime. Sign up now at https://thehub.ca/join/.

Hub Headlines features audio versions of the best commentaries and analysis published daily in The Hub. Please stay tuned for an edition of Hub Headlines that will be released later today.

In this insightful discussion, Darrell Bricker, CEO of Ipsos Global Public Affairs, and Ginny Roth, Partner at Crestview Strategy, dive deep into the 2025 election landscape. They highlight the stark generational divides in political preferences, noting younger voters' surprising lean towards Conservative views. The duo also ponders the implications of increased voter engagement and barriers to participation. Finally, they analyze recent polling trends that reveal significant shifts in support dynamics across Canada, especially between urban and suburban regions.

David Polansky, a Toronto-based writer and research fellow with the Institute for Peace and Diplomacy, shares his insights on Canada’s precarious political landscape. He discusses the looming 2025 federal election, portraying it as a crucial moment for governance. Polansky highlights a damaging internal report that questions the Liberal Party's credibility amidst public frustration and internal strife. He also examines how American political dynamics are shaping voter sentiments in Canada, revealing deep concerns about economic and ideological divisions.

Hub Notebook features Theo Argitis, editor-at-large for business and economics, and his analysis and insights on the week that was in economics. For more of Theo's commentary and journalism, check out his articles here. Hub Notebook is edited by Alisha Rao.

Publisher Rudyard Griffiths and editor-at-large Sean Speer discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of the 2025 federal election campaign as the race comes to a close this Monday. They also cover the now bipartisan consensus in favour of journalism subsidies, the increasingly blurred lines between public and private news outlets, and what it means for The Hub. If you liked what you heard in the first half of the program and wish to subscribe to full-length editions of The Roundtable, please consider becoming a Hub Hero (https://thehub.ca/join/hero/). Hub Heroes also gets our premium paid newsletters featuring our best insight and analysis along with all our paid content on TheHub.ca. All these benefits are conferred for one year. Sign up now!

Listen to The Hub’s experts daily during the campaign as they unpack the stories making the news during the election. Today's show features Darrell Bricker, CEO of Ipsos Public Affairs, and Fred DeLorey, chair and chief strategy officer of Northstar Public Affairs. This program airs daily live on YouTube at 10am ET Monday to Friday. To tune in to the live show visit https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada/live. It is also available on The Hub’s YouTube page as an on-demand video. If you have questions or comments you’d like our hosts and guests to take up on the show email livestream@thehub.ca. For more election coverage from The Hub visit www.thehub.ca or subscribe to our free daily election email newsletter at https://thehub.ca/join/. Be sure to subscribe to this channel to get alerts for The Hub’s latest election related videos.  For more information on The Hub and why it is the fastest growing independent news site in Canada visit https://thehub.ca/about-the-hub/. Thanks for listening!

Hub Headlines features audio versions of the best commentaries and analysis published daily in The Hub. Enjoy listening to original and provocative takes on the issues that matter while you are on the go.   1:04 - The Conservatives can’t just win more votes to win the election—they have to win a lot more votes, by David Coletto   This program is narrated by automated voices. If you enjoy The Hub’s podcasts consider subscribing to our weekly email newsletter featuring our best insights and analysis. Free. Cancel anytime. Sign up now at https://thehub.ca/join/.

This week on “Full Press”, the battle that broke out at the infamous cancelled English leaders' debate media scrum, the tribalism it’s fueled, and what we should make of the Conservative and Liberal plan to extend millions more in government subsidies to Canadian media. If you like what you are hearing, consider subscribing to The Hub's free weekly email newsletter featuring our insights and analysis on key public policy issues. Sign up here: https://thehub.ca/join/.