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Today I joined Rob Snow on "The Rob Snow Show" on CityNews Ottawa for the "Political Fix" panel with Tim Powers. We talked about the current state of the horse race in Canadian politics, the performance of Doug Ford, Quebec's new language law and much more. #cdnpoli #onpoli https://magpiebrule.ca//talking-the-federal-political-hor/

Yesterday I joined Kristy Cameron on 580 CFRA Ottawa for the "Political Heat" panel with Lindsay Maskell & Semhar Tekeste. We talked about the latest allegations of sexual assault in the Canadian Forces, the improving rollout in COVID-19 vaccinations & more #cdnpoli #onpoli https://magpiebrule.ca//talking-latest-sexual-assault-all/

As Canada lurches closer to an eventual general election, we're seeing some interesting names of note come out of the woodwork as potential candidates. Last night CTV's Evan Solomon raised one such name for the NDP, that will surely get attention for all kinds of reasons. I go into that candidacy, why it's noteworthy & why this candidacy could mean nothing or everything for the NDP #cdnpoli #elxn44 https://magpiebrule.ca/2021/05/17/nothing-or-everything/

Today I joined The Arlene Bynon Show on SXM Canada Talks along with Lisa Kirbie. We talked about the state of vaccinations in Canada, more allegations of sexual assault in the Canadian Forces & more #cdnpoli https://magpiebrule.ca//talking-communications-around-cov/

As we continue to fight COVID-19, we continue to see too many unhelpful cov-idiots out there hurting that fight. An example of this played out back in my hometown of Kenora, one that I couldn't help but comment on. I go into that story & why we can't forget who these people are after we are out of this crisis #cdnpoli #onpoli #covid19 https://magpiebrule.ca//05/16/cov-idiots-of-the-north-west/

Today I joined The Arlene Bynon Show on SXM Canada Talks along with Alise Mills. We talked about Canada's COVID-19 response, the evolution in how it's being viewed by Canadians, the need to get better results & the 2nd impeachment trial of Donald Trump #cdnpoli #covid19 https://magpiebrule.ca//talking-the-evolving-view-on-the-/

Yesterday I joined Kristy Cameron on 580 CFRA Ottawa for a rare Thursday mini-Political Heat Panel with Kate Harrison & Lindsay Maskell. We talked about the COVAX story & rumours of the potential cancelation of Spring Break in Ontario schools. #cdnpoli #onpoli https://magpiebrule.ca//talking-covax-and-wither-spring-b/

As someone whose ran many campaigns, I appreciate good campaign work when I see it. We got a great example yesterday from Newfoundland and Labrador, with an ad from the provinces Conservative Leader Ches Crosbie. I go into that ad, why it's effective & how it brought a smile to many in these hard days #cdnpoli #nlpoli https://magpiebrule.ca/2021//03/please-elect-my-dad-please/

Yesterday I joined Graham Richardson on 580 CFRA Ottawa for the "Political Heat" panel with Kate Harrison & Lindsay Maskell. We talked about the potential blocking of COVID-19 vaccine deliveries by the EU & how it's starting to feel like we're not in this together #cdnpoli #covid19 https://magpiebrule.ca//talking-the-delivery-of-covid-vac/

Today I joined The Arlene Bynon Show on SXM Canada Talks along with Will Stewart. We talked about new COVID-19 travel restrictions, the rumours of a spring election & how it's feeling less & less like "we're all in this together" #cdnpoli #covid19 https://magpiebrule.ca//talking-new-covid-travel-restrict/

Yesterday I joined Kristy Cameron on 580 CFRA Ottawa for the Political Heat panel with Lindsay Maskell & Anthony Koch. We talked about the fast rise in COVID-19 cases, the passing of the political buck in Ontario & the tough choices ahead #cdnpoli #onpoli #COVID19 https://magpiebrule.ca//talking-surging-covid-19-cases-ac/

Today is an important day for the Métis Nation, as we commemorate Louis Riel Day. This is a day that has held a certain importance to me & reminds me of how fortunate I have been. I go into this day & how we can truly honour the memory of Riel #cdnpoli https://magpiebrule.ca///16/remember-riel-135-years-later/

Today I joined The Arlene Bynon Show on SXM Canada Talks along with Alise Mills. We talked about the surge in COVID-19 cases across the country, the need for governments to take a harder stance & the harder days that we have coming #cdnpoli #covid19 https://magpiebrule.ca//talking-surging-covid-19-cases-ac/

A while ago I was asked by Marie-Danielle Smith of Maclean's for my views on the future of the NDP & the direction the party should go. I was happy to share my thoughts, along with those from a variety of awesome New Democrats. You can check them out below #cdnpoli #ndp https://www.macleans.ca//this-should-be-the-ndps-moment-t/

Today I joined The Arlene Bynon Show on SXM Canada Talks along with Alise Mills. We talked about Joe Biden's win in US Presidential Election, what it means for our neighbours to the South & for allies like us here at home #cdnpoli #election2020 https://magpiebrule.ca//talking-joe-bidens-win-in-the-us-/