The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

Bruce is back, with a detailed analysis of Canadian's attitudes on a number of issues surrounding the election. It's only two weeks in but some early trends are developing.  We also look at the issue of young voters and just how much of a difference they may make this time.

It was a travel day at sea today as we headed south in the Arctic Ocean.  But travel days can be a chance to reflect on the history of exploration in the Arctic and there is nothing I enjoy doing more.  That plus also watching the Navy go through its drills breaking in a new vessel on its maiden northern voyage.

We may not be at the North Pole but in some ways we are at the top of the world. Grise Fjord Nunavut is Canada’s most northerly residential community. It’s an exciting place but one with a difficult history. I bump into an old friend who helps me tell it. And on our election update, they say leaders tours and television ads can make a difference in a campaign. How about lawn signs? You may be surprised.

On our third podcast from the Arctic we meet Chief Petty Officer Ginette Seguin - her story is one you won’t forget. But first a bit of history about Arctic sovereignty — how it started and where it is now.  Canada has come a long way.

On Day Two in the Arctic, The Bridge meets two fascinating residents of Pond Inlet who are directly impacted but in very different ways to climate change and Arctic sovereignty. One is a long-time hunter, the other a long-time ranger. Hear their amazing stories on today's show.

The Bridge heads to the Arctic to see two big issues first hand -- the impact of climate change, and how to handle Arctic sovereignty.  Day One is in Pond Inlet before Friday boarding HMCS Harry Dewolf, Canada's first Arctic Patrol vessel.  And we don't forget the election as we talk too about the importance of turnout.

Chantal Hebert and Bruce Anderson are back with the first Good Talk of the 2021 election campaign.  Topics range from the impact of a PC win provincially in Nova  Scotia, to how Premier Legault in Quebec may impact how Quebecers vote federally which could impact the final national result, to the power of visual ads whether on TV or online and what the early ones are telling us.

What aren’t we seeing, what aren’t we hearing and what aren’t we discussing as we enter the third day of Canada’s election campaign.  That’s the focus on this first segment of the "Reporters Notebook". Veteran political journalists Rob Russo and Althia Raj give a sense of what they see ahead. And a rundown of how the papers played Sunday's election call -- an interesting look at the way the country reacted to the decision. 

Our political insiders give us the inside story on the first 24 hours of Canada’s election campaign.  What was THE moment if there was one? Did anyone make a lasting mistake? What about the questions to the leaders - were they worthy?

With news that a fourth wave is now underway in Canada, can the Trudeau government risk an election campaign in the midst of it?  Along with Bruce Anderson we weigh the possibilities.  Also the impact of climate change, child care and China on how Canadians may cast their votes.