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Full Comment

Postmedia
Canada
Mark Carney
Donald Trump
Justin Trudeau
United States
Pierre Poilievre
Israel
Tariffs
Liberal Party Of Canada
China
Iran
Liberal Party
Hamas
NDP
Immigration
Fentanyl
Covid-19
Opioid Crisis
Canadian Politics
Alberta

Full Comment is Canada’s podcast for compelling interviews, controversial opinions and fascinating discussions. Hosted by Brian Lilley. Published by Postmedia, new episodes are released each Monday.

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British politics has become a farce, with Andy Burnham now the United Kingdom’s seventh prime minister in a decade. And no one knows what he really stands for or if he’ll even outlast the last six, as Daniel Hannan, head of the Institute of Economic ... more

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As unit commander in the largest homicide squad in the country, Hank Idsinga has seen more than most people would ever want to. He discusses with Brian what it’s really like in blue, the many things that are done right, and the many things done wrong... more

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The Red Cross, Amnesty International, Doctors Without Borders, Human Rights Watch, UNICEF and more — they’re treated by governments and the media as neutral humanitarians working for everyone’s rights and welfare. But as Danielle Haas tells Brian, a ... more

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Two new pipeline plans and an enormous $13-billion Meta data centre have been announced for Alberta in just the last few days. Brett Wilson, the veteran Calgary-based investor, joins Brian to explain the potential of the province to boom after just a... more

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Recent Guests

Daniel Hannan
Former member of the European Parliament and Lord Hannan of Kings Clear
House of Lords / UK politics
Episode: Why U.K. conservatives need to imitate Canada
Hank Idsinga
Former Toronto Police Service homicide detective, author
Toronto Police Service
Episode: A veteran cop explains what’s really happening inside Canadian policing
Danielle Haas
Co-founder of AID (Scrutiny Accountability Renewal)
AID (Scrutiny Accountability Renewal)
Episode: Hate has corrupted the world’s biggest charities
Brett Wilson
Investor; former Dragon's Den panelist
Prairie Merchant Bank (Calgary)
Episode: Look what happens in Alberta when we let it do stuff
Emily Laidlaw
Canada Research Chair and Cybersecurity Law Professor at the University of Calgary
University of Calgary
Episode: Canada waited too long to rein in dangerous Big Tech platforms
Danny Citrinowicz
Former Israeli Defense Intelligence Unit officer, including head of the Iran branch
Israeli Defense Intelligence
Episode: Here comes the big U.S.-Israel split
Richard Fadden
Former Director of CSIS; former National Security Advisor
Canadian Government / CSIS
Episode: Ottawa’s building a backdoor to slide into our personal online data
Natalie Campbell
Director of Government Relations for the Internet Society
Internet Society
Episode: Ottawa’s building a backdoor to slide into our personal online data
Ariella Kimmel
Former political staffer, activist and communication consultant
Toronto Jewish community
Episode: Carney officially gives up on Canadian values for fear of losing the bigoted vote

Host

Brian Lilley
Brian Lilley, Host of Full Comment

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 666 ratings
  • Liberals attacking Canada’s constitution illegally.

    What great insight from Former Newfoundland premier Brian Peckford. As always Brian thanks for providing the clarity on what the Liberal Gov is up to. Canadians need more of this reporting.

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    5
    MJBCalg
    Canada3 months ago
  • Warren Kinsella

    Mostly a great podcast but Warren Kinsella is a bit too much. Shows why the country is in a mess

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Byebyejusty
    Canada4 months ago
  • Wish I could give a 6

    Excellent work post USA/Israel intervention in Iran. Here is hoping it turns into a long term change for the good in that region. Well done Brian.

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    5
    Reid Baker
    Canada5 months ago
  • Disappointing

    Weak arguments and debates.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    John Lock
    Canada6 months ago
  • Canadas 25 years of mismanagement

    After listening to Martha Findlays comment on the dairy farmers holding the country hostage. Funny how in that 25 years Canada has done alot of poor management decisions to lessen our economic success. Those year only 4/25 years did the right wing parties have a majority. Hmmm?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rich61$?
    Canada7 months ago

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Clear, provocative takes with strong guests.
High-quality guests and thoughtful policy discussions.
Occasional critiques about partisan slant from some reviewers.

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#191
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A veteran cop explains what’s really happening inside Canadian policing
Q: What was it like to be involved in high-profile homicide cases with intense media attention?
The guest explains that while such cases bring public interest, the reality involves long investigations, meticulous documentation, and careful media interactions that focus on victims and the integrity of the process.
Canada waited too long to rein in dangerous Big Tech platforms
Q: Why did it take so long to get to this point, and what were the issues with previous versions?
The discussion explains that Europe had already moved forward with early digital policies, Canada needed broad consultations, and previous versions contained contentious elements such as online harms and modifications to the Criminal Code, which created political friction; the process culminated in Bill C-34 with a more focused approach on platform regulation.
Look what happens in Alberta when we let it do stuff
Q: Is Canada still a good place to invest given the current regulatory climate?
Yes, with belief that regulatory burdens will soften over time as capacity proves itself and private capital becomes more engaged, especially through mechanisms like the Major Projects Office.
Hate has corrupted the world’s biggest charities
Q: What prompted the Eight Rights group to record on these NGOs?
AID members, themselves former NGO insiders, wanted to surface first-hand concerns about mission drift, lack of response to issues raised, and erosion of universalist principles within these organizations.
Ottawa’s building a backdoor to slide into our personal online data
Q: Did the government promise that they would listen to critics of C-2 and get things right with C-22?
Natalie explains that while there was criticism of C-2 and the government signaled consideration of concerns, the core issue remains the broad powers to compel services to weaken security and potentially create backdoors, which could threaten encryption and security online.

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A sharp-edged, policy-focused discussion show that tackles national issues—from energy, trade, and constitutional questions to defense and geopolitical tensions. Episodes combine interviews with policymakers, analysts, and subject-matter experts, often pairing provocative perspectives with practical implications for Canadian readers and businesses. Noteworthy strengths include candid debates, access to high-profile guests, and a willingness to challenge established narratives, making it a strong fit for listeners who want clear stances, rigorous Q&A, and real-world implications for policy and markets.

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