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Left East to West

Nikki Hill & Tom Parkin
Canada
New Democratic Party
Political Discourse
Working Families
Ontario NDP
Francois Legault
Water Security
British Columbia
Nordic Model
Canadian Labour Congress
Pharmacare
BC Government
Mark Carney
Coalition Avenir Québec
Trump
Labor Unions
British Columbia Labour Movement
Quebec Liberal Party
Canada's Arctic Sovereignty
Parti Québécois

Weekly check-in on top political stories across Canada, interviews for people building this country

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Latest Episodes

Carla Beck, leader of the Saskatchewan NDP, sits down with Nikki and Tom to talk about her strategy to defeat Scott Moe and her economic plan to spur Saskatchewan growth.

Carla launched her Grid and Growth plan more that two years before the next pr... more

Economist Jim Stanford discusses the cost of Trump’s Iran War to Canadians and Mark Carney’s economic agenda. Jim estimates the direct economic cost of high fuel prices will reach $50 billion and go higher if it  prompts the Bank of Canada to raise i... more

Stefan Löfven, former prime minister of Sweden and now president of the Party of European Socialists, talks with Tom about the Nordic model, the key role played in it by the labour movement, and its ability to deliver strong economic and social resul... more

Shauna Sylvester, Founder and Lead Convenor of Urban Climate Leadership, sits down with Nikki and Tom to talk about Canada's city halls, convening nascent economic sectors, and long-term change that creates jobs, increases energy efficiency and helps... more

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Recent Guests

Jim Stanford
Economist and director at the Centre for Future Work
Centre for Future Work
Episode: Carneyomics and the cost of Donald Trump’s war
Stefan Löfven
Former Prime Minister of Sweden; President of the Party of European Socialists
Social Democratic Party of Sweden
Episode: Canada: a future Nordic social democracy?
Shauna Sylvester
Senior Fellow of the Diffinity Foundation; Founder and Lead Convener of the Urban Climate Leadership Project
Diffinity Foundation / Makeway
Episode: Federal Climate Concessions and Cities on the Front Line
Desmond Cole
Author and journalist covering the Smith-Carney MOU for The Breach
The Breach
Episode: Federal Climate Concessions and Cities on the Front Line
Jennifer Howard
Health policy advisor to Manitoba Premier Gary Tuer; former MLA and minister; former Chief of Staff to Jagmeet Singh
New Democratic Party (Manitoba/NDP)
Episode: Can Carney’s right turn be Lewis NDP’s opening?
James Valcke
Director of Research and Strategy with Viewpoints Research
Viewpoints Research
Episode: Can Carney’s right turn be Lewis NDP’s opening?
Corree Tull
Chair of the BC Watershed Security Coalition; Director of Government Relations and Engagement with the BC Freshwater Legacy Initiative; Steering Committee member for Working for Watersheds Initiative
BC Watershed Security Coalition; BC Freshwater Legacy Initiative; Working for Watersheds Initiative
Episode: Canada's water, Trump and intensifying demands
Farouk Karim
Quebec political analyst providing context on Quebec leadership and polling trends
Independent political analyst
Episode: Canada's water, Trump and intensifying demands
Josh Bizjak
Executive Director of the Douglas Caldwell Layton Foundation
Douglas Caldwell Layton Foundation
Episode: Regional strength in a national vision

Hosts

Tom Parkin
Host and co-host with a focus on Left East to West; long-running host with coverage of Canadian politics and labor issues.
Nikki Hill
Co-host and host with strong thematic focus on left-leaning politics, policy analysis, and provincial-to-federal dynamics.

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#203
Canada/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#148
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Canada: a future Nordic social democracy?
Q: How does your background coming from the labor movement shape your view about politics and the role of government?
Löfven explains that his labor background informs a belief in solid social protections, active labor-market policy, and co-determination—where unions and employers co-create conditions, wage policy, and social insurance to ensure fair chances for individuals and a competitive economy.
Regional strength in a national vision
Q: What strategic shifts are you observing in the political landscape that point toward building a national social democratic platform?
There is a push to articulate clear, bold policy proposals that address core concerns like affordability, healthcare, and jobs, while organizing and presenting credible candidates who can govern effectively rather than merely campaigning.
Regional strength in a national vision
Q: How has the Douglas Caldwell Layton Foundation evolved, and what role does the lecture series play in advancing social democracy?
The foundation revitalized under Josh Bizjak to promote education on government, politics, and civic responsibility; the lecture series has grown to eight events nationwide, engaging students and the broader public to discuss progressive ideas and policy.
Regional strength in a national vision
Q: Can you explain the significance of BC's single-step certification and the 55% threshold for union recognition?
The policy lowers barriers to certification, facilitating faster union recognition for workers, especially in gig-economy sectors, and it represents a practical step toward more robust protections and collective bargaining power.
Good jobs with union benefits: an antidote to the far-right?
Q: What has changed most for the labour movement since the pandemic?
The movement has shifted from urgent emergency response to long-term economic transformation, focusing on protecting workers' rights, investing in health care and public services, and building a strategy for job creation in a changing economy.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Left East to West

What is Left East to West about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A Canadian political commentary show that centers on regional to national policy dynamics, with frequent deep dives into labor, housing, health care, and climate policy. Episodes mix interview-driven conversations with reporters' analysis, offering both historical context and forward-looking strategies for progressive governance. Notable strengths include a steady stream of high-profile policy experts, labor leaders, and seasoned political strategists, plus a recurring focus on how provincial dynamics connect to national outcomes. The show often features practical policy discussions, coalition-building, and pragmatic approaches to advancing reform in Canada, making it a compelling listen for listeners who want to understand how political de... more

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