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The Hill Times' Hot Room

Hill Times Publishing
Canada
Mark Carney
Donald Trump
Liberal Party
Parliament
NDP
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Party
Justin Trudeau
Canadian Politics
India
Liberal Party Of Canada
Conservative Party Of Canada
Politics
High-Speed Rail
Tariffs
Canadian Immigration
House Of Commons
Plastic Pollution Treaty
Federal Public Service

The Hot Room is a podcast by The Hill Times, Canada's all-politics, all-the-time newspaper in the heart of Parliament Hill. We talk to politicians, experts, and other reporters about the biggest stories of the day. Hot Room podcast theme music written and performed by Gavin Gardiner for The Hill Times.

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Latest Episodes

Peter Mazereeuw speaks with trade consultant Eric Miller on the morning of Aug. 21 about the latest twists and turns in Canada's trade negotiations with the United States.

Peter Mazereeuw speaks with Liberal strategist and Pollara CSO Dan Arnold about the spate of upcoming byelections, why they matter, and how the parties will try to win.

Peter Mazereeuw speaks with the Pembina Institute's Janetta McKenzie about the deal between the Oil Sands Alliance and the governments of Canada and Alberta to build a carbon capture and storage system for the oil patch.

Peter Mazereeuw speaks with Darren Hawco, a senior defence advisor for Deloitte Canada and retired vice-admiral in the Royal Canadian Navy, about Canada's plan to buy 12 new submarines, which the prime minister has called the largest defence procurem... more

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Recent Guests

Janetta McKenzie
Director of Oil and Gas at the Pembina Institute
Pembina Institute
Episode: Carney's carbon capture deal, with Janetta McKenzie
Darren Hawco
Retired vice admiral in the Royal Canadian Navy; former commander of Canada's Atlantic fleet; former Chief of Force Development; Defence executive advisor at Deloitte Canada
Deloitte Canada
Episode: Breaking down the navy submarine project, with Darren Hawco
Charlie Feldman
Author of Unparliamentary Tales from Canada's Colourful Parliamentary Past; former legal counsel and analyst for Canada's House of Commons, Senate and the Federal Justice Department
Author, Parliamentary historian
Episode: Booze, fights, and a three-foot salmon: tales from Canada's parliamentary past, with Charlie Feldman
David Fraser
Lawyer specializing in internet and privacy law
McInnes Cooper (Halifax)
Episode: The Safe Social Media Act—censorship or saving the kids?
Marilou McPhedran
Senator, advocate for Afghan women and girls
Canadian Senate
Episode: Marilou McPhedran and the Afghan document affair
Monte Solberg
Former Alberta MP, former Federal Minister
Vote to Stay campaign
Episode: 'Albertans don't feel respected': Monte Solberg on the campaign to remain
Karen Hogan
Auditor General of Canada
Office of the Auditor General of Canada
Episode: From Phoenix to Dayforce: Auditor General Karen Hogan on the public service pay saga
Megan Leslie
Former NDP MP; runs World Wildlife Fund Canada
World Wildlife Fund Canada
Episode: 30 by 30: Can we do it? Megan Leslie weighs in
Pierre Dalphond
Senator and sponsor of Bill C-14 in the Senate
Senate of Canada
Episode: 'It's a balancing act': the bail reform bill, with Senator Pierre Dalphond

Host

Peter Mazereeuw
Journalist and editor associated with The Hill Times; frequently hosts political coverage shows.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 25 ratings
  • Liberal-NDP deal

    Thanks for an informative and insightful interview.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JLMERCIE
    Canada2 years ago
  • Very bland

    It is very bland, and lacks insight. NPR Politics for Canada, this is not.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Geoelh
    Canada5 years ago
  • Is this Canada’s best podcast?

    What a gem. If you’re looking for smart Canadian conversation that isn’t all about today’s headline news, you’ve come to the right place.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jyazer
    Canada5 years ago

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Thoughtful, in-depth policy conversations that go beyond headlines.
Some episodes feel very niche and policy-heavy, which is great for insiders but may be dense for casual listeners.
High-quality guests and practical insights make it worth sticking with.
A few listeners feel it can be slower and less narrative-driven at times.

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#168
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Apple Podcasts
#210
India/News/Politics

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Booze, fights, and a three-foot salmon: tales from Canada's parliamentary past, with Charlie Feldman
Q: How did you verify which stories were true and which were just juicy rumors?
Feldman notes that certainty isn't always possible, but he aimed to anchor stories with Hansard or contemporary reporting, and that videotapes have become a crucial source for later incidents like the salmon in the pants episode.
Booze, fights, and a three-foot salmon: tales from Canada's parliamentary past, with Charlie Feldman
Q: How has Hansard changed over the years, and how does that affect sourcing material for your book?
The host and Feldman discuss the evolution from initial summaries to more detailed and standardized records, noting that earlier debates were sometimes lost or misrepresented, and that modern Hansard plus press archives help corroborate stories.
Booze, fights, and a three-foot salmon: tales from Canada's parliamentary past, with Charlie Feldman
Q: What made you decide to write a book about unparliamentary moments in the history of Canada's Parliament?
Feldman explains that hearing many stories and rumors while working in parliamentary institutions prompted him to verify what was true and to uncover what people might be missing, turning those historical whispers into a curated collection.
Carney's carbon capture deal, with Janetta McKenzie
Q: And what is this project? I mean, how could you describe it so people can picture in their heads what it is they're talking about building here?
It's a cluster of carbon capture units at multiple oil sands facilities that would funnel captured CO2 into a single central pipeline to a sequestration site, creating a hub-and-spoke model intended to reduce emissions, though the exact facilities and capture rates remain uncertain.
Carney's carbon capture deal, with Janetta McKenzie
Q: What is it about in a nutshell?
The latest MOU advances a Pathways Carbon Capture Project connected to five Oil Sands Alliance members, outlining how a network of capture facilities could feed a shared pipeline to a sequestration hub, with specific—but non-binding—emissions reduction targets and related policy incentives.

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The show features in-depth conversations with politicians, policy experts, and journalists, focusing on Canadian federal politics, governance, and public policy. Episodes frequently dissect parliamentary dynamics, accountability, and timely issues such as immigration, defense, environment, and government modernization, often blending firsthand accounts with expert analysis. A standout aspect is its willingness to host high-profile former civil servants, senior auditors, and topic specialists to unpack complex reforms and political strategy, making it valuable for listeners who want nuanced context and practical implications for policy and governance. Potential guests or sponsors can expect a civically engaged, policy-minded audience that va... more

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2. Darren Hawco
3. Charlie Feldman
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7. Karen Hogan
8. Megan Leslie

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