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In this paid subscriber-only edition of The Roundtable, Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer examine the troubling state of Canada’s auto sector subsidies, focusing on the Stellantis plant controversy in Brampton. They question why governments remain committed to propping up a declining industry despite mounting evidence of failure, exploring whether national security justifies such intervention. The discussion extends to expanding media subsidies, raising concerns about reverse state capture—where entire industries, including journalism, become dependent on government support, potentially undermining democratic accountability and market-based competition.If you are enjoying free versions of the Hub Roundtable, subscribe to become a Hub Hero or Fellow to access the full version every week: https://thehub.ca/join/The Hub is Canada’s fastest growing independent digital news outlet.Subscribe to The Hub’s podcast feed to get all our best content:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)Watch a video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaFollow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=enCREDITS:Daphne Liang - Producer and EditorRudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer - Hosts

Political strategists Keith McLaughlin and Amber Ruddy take stock of Danielle Smith’s record and Naheed Nenshi’s opposition as Alberta enters the final year before the next provincial election. With the referendum behind them, can the UCP refocus on the economy and bread-and-butter issues? Can the NDP capitalize on frustrations over health care and education while building its own economic credibility? From proposed oilsands royalty concessions and controversial electoral boundaries to the lingering political fallout from separatism, they unpack the issues that could shape the next 11 months.Note: This conversation was recorded ahead of the province’s royalty announcement.This podcast is generously supported by Don Archibald and Mac Van Wielingen. The Hub thanks them for their ongoing support.The Hub is Canada’s fastest-growing independent digital news outlet.Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get our latest videos: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaSubscribe to The Hub’s podcast feed to get our best content when you are on the go:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)Want more Hub? Get a FREE 3-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=enCREDITS:Falice Chin - Host, Producer, and Editor falice@thehub.ca

Michal Cotler-Wunsh, former Israeli Knesset member and CEO of the International Legal Forum, discusses the systematic weaponization of international law against Israel and Western democracies. She argues that institutions like the UN and ICC have been hijacked to redefine terms like “genocide” and “apartheid,” creating permission structures for attacks on democratic nations. Cotler-Wunsh examines how antizionism serves as modern antisemitism, the erosion of bipartisan support for Israel, and why Western democracies must demonstrate moral courage in defending foundational principles and holding corrupted institutions accountable.Fault Lines examines the pressures pulling Canadian society apart and the principles that can hold it together. We look beyond headlines to understand how institutions, communities, and democratic norms are fraying. Our mission is to show how better choices can repair what is broken.The Hub is Canada’s fastest growing independent digital news outlet.Subscribe to The Hub’s podcast feed to get all our best content:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)Watch a video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaFollow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=enCREDITS:Daphne Liang - Producer and EditorStephen Staley - Host

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.0:21 - How much debt does the federal government actually owe? Canadians deserve an honest answer, by Charles Lammam6:17 - The AI boom is happening. Ontario should be front and centre, by Matt SpokeThis program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and other great perks, subscribe to the Hub for only $2 a week: https://thehub.ca/join/hero/Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)Watch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaThe Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=enCREDITS:Pouya Daneshpajooh – Producer & Editor

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.0:20 - Lest we forget: Why remembrance is still Canada’s most important collective ritual, by Stephen Staley5:54 - Alberta’s referendum offers an opportunity for Ottawa to rethink how it appoints judges, by Mark HardingThis program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and other great perks, subscribe to the Hub for only $2 a week: https://thehub.ca/join/hero/Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)Watch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaThe Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=enCREDITS:Pouya Daneshpajooh – Producer & Editor

Alexandra Clark, VP of communications and public affairs at Shopify, joins Sean Speer to discuss her company’s new report on entrepreneurship in Canada. She explains how successful entrepreneurs create ripple effects throughout their communities through supply chains and local economic activity. Clark addresses how technology and AI are democratizing entrepreneurship by lowering barriers to entry, enabling rural businesses to compete globally, and allowing solo founders to launch successful ventures. She also outlines policy recommendations for reducing administrative burden and trade barriers facing small businesses.In the time it takes to watch this interview, an estimated 266,000 orders will be placed with businesses on Shopify. Learn more about The Entrepreneur Effect report here.The Hub is Canada’s fastest growing independent digital news outlet.Subscribe to The Hub’s podcast feed to get all our best content:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)Watch a video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaFollow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=enCREDITS:Daphne Liang - Producer and EditorSean Speer - Host

Cole Hogan, an Ottawa-based conservative strategist, reflects on something remarkable happening in the nation’s capital: a Liberal prime minister embracing the economic arguments Western Canadians have made for decades. But even among conservative skeptics, there are differing views on Mark Carney’s vision for Canada, particularly his claim of a fundamental rupture with the United States and the push to diversify trade. Is it a costly distraction from Canada’s most important economic relationship, or an opportunity to advance Western priorities? Hogan joins Alberta Edge to explore these competing perspectives, why Western Canadians may embrace Carney’s policies without embracing his party, and what this shifting political landscape means for the future of Canadian conservatism.This podcast is generously supported by Don Archibald and Mac Van Wielingen. The Hub thanks them for their ongoing support.The Hub is Canada’s fastest-growing independent digital news outlet.Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get our latest videos: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaSubscribe to The Hub’s podcast feed to get our best content when you are on the go:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)Want more Hub? Get a FREE 3-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=enCREDITS:Falice Chin - Host, Producer, and Editorfalice@thehub.ca

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.0:21 - Is Canada’s runaway big-government bureaucracy finally under control? by Alicia Planincic5:09 - Carney called the Indian Act ‘racist.’ Now, calls to abolish it are growing. What’s next? by Karen RestouleThis program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and other great perks, subscribe to the Hub for only $2 a week: https://thehub.ca/join/hero/Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)Watch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaThe Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=enCREDITS:Pouya Daneshpajooh – Producer & Editor