
The Red Passport. The special passport used by Canadian diplomats accredited abroad or travelling from Ottawa on high-level business. Louise Blais, Jeremy Kinsman and Peter Donolo have all held the Red Passport at key moments in their careers – and in Canada's recent history. In every episode of the CIC's new podcast, they offer listeners their own "Red Passport", giving them an inside view how Ca... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 43 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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As Donald Trump prepares for his big 80th birthday UFC Cage Fight on the lawn of the White House, the rest of the world waits pessimistically for its leaders to take on the global challenges of this frightening new era at the G7 next week in Evian, F... more
Military conflicts are easy to start and painfully difficult to end.
As Donald Trump's war with Iran enters its fourth month, Jon Allen joins Jeremy Kinsman and Peter Donolo to discuss how a conflict once promised to be short and decisive became a ... more
Louise Blais returns for a special episode on CUSMA, joining Peter Donolo and Jeremy Kinsman to unpack the next phase of North American trade negotiations.
Now serving as Québec's trade representative, Louise explains why the July 1 review date is ... more
Just days before Donald Trump is set to meet Xi Jinping in Beijing, Jeremy Kinsman and Peter Donolo welcome back Howard Balloch, Canada's former ambassador to China, to discuss the state of play heading into the summit and various scenarios that m... more
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enjoy listing! How will CUSMA work out? Frank
Diverse viewpoints on Canadian issues. Rare in our media landscape.
Thank you all for an informative, thought provoking discussion which deserves the wide distribution CIC will give it.
Listening to this podcast is like sitting at an ambassador’s table hearing all the varied perspectives that decision-makers bring to managing international crisis, when the convivial atmosphere allows for a discussion of of what’s really at stake. The ultimate insiders view on Canadian foreign policy
Three Canadian diplomats with deep international experience discuss fundamental issues with intelligence, humanity and wit. They’re not rushed by a TV producer so they can develop an argument in depth. It’s what podcasts do best. And…it’s not all Trump all the time. THANK GOD.
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A roundtable-style program led by seasoned Canadian diplomats and policy communicators that offers inside perspectives on international affairs, diplomacy, trade, and global governance from a Canadian viewpoint. Across episodes, the show frequently covers U.S. policy, Western alliances, Canada's role in North American diplomacy, and broader geopolitics through interviews with former ambassadors, diplomats, and officials. Notable strengths include long-form, debate-rich conversations with nonpartisan, experience-based analysis and a willingness to challenge conventional diplomacy with practical insights. This setup is especially helpful for listeners who want nuanced, insider takes on how Canada navigates a turbulent international landscape,... more
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Recent guests on The Red Passport include:
1. Peter Donolo
2. Mark Entwistle
3. Ben Rowswell
4. Sevaun Palvetzian
5. Bob Rae
6. Sabine Nolke
7. Howard Balloch
8. Dr. Jennifer Welsh
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