20 Best Canadian Government Podcasts

1. Canada is Boring

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Canada, boring? Nope, its a land of bizarre events and crazy people. Join Rhys (A new Canadian) as he attempts to convince Jesse (Your average disengaged Canadian) that it's actually a fiery rollercoaster of a country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Hosts Rhys Waters, Jesse Harley
Producer/Network Jesse Harley, Rhys Waters
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 557Facebook 290Twitter 1.4KInstagram 4.8K Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Since Apr 2020 Get Email Contact Get Influential Podcasters ContactsGet access to 500k active Podcasts in 1500 niche categories.Get targeted podcast contact list in your niche at your fingertips so you can focus on running your campaign.Email us the categories of Podcasters you want to reach out for your marketing campaign at anuj@feedspot.com Copy email. We'll share active Podcasters list with verified email contacts in an Excel or CSV format.Email us

2. CanadaPoli

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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/canadapoli/subscribeCanada's Most CENSORED Podcast! Join me while I break down the daily news from across Canada. I look at Federal and Provincial politics through a funny lens. I bring stories of corruption, invasion, and overspending of taxpayers dollars. We examine who the person is, what their job is (like PM or Premier) and then I show you how they've betrayed your trust!Every Day! Come for the anger, stay for the humor.MORE Host CanadaPoli
Producer/Network canadapoli
Email ****@canadapoli.com
Location Ontario, Canada
Apple Rating 3.5/5Apple Reviews 186Twitter 6.9K Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Since Oct 2019 Get Email Contact

3. Power and Politics

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Every weekday afternoon, Power & Politics guides Canadians through the country's political news, with a regular cast of political panellists and the continuously unfolding drama of the Canadian political scene.MORE Host David Cochrane
Email ****@cbc.ca
Location Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Apple Reviews 882Facebook 205.9KTwitter 230KInstagram 11.2K Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Since Oct 2020 Get Email Contact

4. Girl, You Haven't Heard??

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Girl, You Haven't Heard?? Is a podcast where we discuss Black History that the Canadian government would prefer we forget, and true crime cases from a critical perspective without the copaganda.MORE Host Jayda Hope
Producer/Network Jayda Hope
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Canada
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 43Twitter 312 Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. The Backbench

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If your Twitter feed's a dumpster fire, and your dinner table discussions aren't what they used to be, The Backbench has the insights you need on Canada's most important political issues.Each Tuesday, we'll ask bold questions and offer sharp analysis, giving you the tools to challenge any perspective — maybe even your own. With the next federal election looming, you'll want us in your ears and your back pocket.The Backbench is made by Noor Azrieh, Aviva Lessard and Sam Konnert. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Hosts Noor Azrieh, Aviva Lessard, Sam Konnert
Producer/Network Canadaland
Email ****@canadaland.com
Location Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 1KFacebook 22.1KTwitter 4.3KInstagram 11.8K Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

6. Canadian Taxpayers Podcast

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This podcast is for Canadians who want lower taxes, less waste and more accountable government. We go beyond the politics to push for policies that shrink tax bills. We break exclusive news stories about government waste that aren't covered by the media. And we enforce accountability and transparency for politicians in every political party. Join the Canadian Taxpayers Federation at taxpayer.com.MORE Hosts Franco Terrazzano, Kris Sims, Ryan Thorpe
Producer/Network Canadian Taxpayers Federation
Email ****@taxpayer.com
Location Canada
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 98Facebook 178.8KTwitter 20.3KInstagram 33.5K Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Since Apr 2020 Get Email Contact

7. Blakes Sound Business Podcast

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Blakes) presents Blakes Sound Business, a podcast that examines how changes in the Canadian legal landscape can impact businesses. We discuss the unique challenges, risks, legal developments, opportunities and government policies that you need to be aware of. We also cover diversity and inclusion and other social responsibility topics that matter to you.MORE Host Blake Reed
Producer/Network Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Email ****@blakes.com
Location Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 12Twitter 6.5KInstagram 2.9K Avg Length 11 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

8. Leaders on the Frontier

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Since its inception in 1999, the Frontier Centre for Public Policy has been steadfast in its mission to foster Ideas for a Better Tomorrow. Through research, publications, educational events and policy analysis, Frontier has impacted dozens of governments and policy sectors. With Western Canadian roots and a drive to cultivate responsible citizenship, Leaders on the Frontier features discussions of common sense and good governance from this non-partisan, cutting-edge think tank.MORE Host David Leis
Producer/Network Return to Reason
Email ****@fcpp.org
Location Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Apple Reviews 10Facebook 12.2KTwitter 2.6KInstagram 1.1K Avg Length 64 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. The Vanguard Podcast

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Vanguard is Canada's oldest trade journal of record that provides a forum for Canada's security and defence community, discussing strategic perspectives and overviews of government and military policy and practice, through interviews with leading practitioners and contributions from renowned experts, including representatives from industry. The Vanguard Podcast follows in the footsteps of this great history and seeks to serve the Canadian Government by providing clear and concise information to educate on policy, trends, and industry news.MORE Host J. Richard Jones
Producer/Network Vanguard Canada
Email ****@promotivemedia.ca
Location Aurora, Ontario, Canada
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2Twitter 1.5K Avg Length 19 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

10. Canadian Government Executive Radio

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This is Canadian Government Executive Radio, the official podcast of Canada's oldest and most respected news resource for the public sectors federally, provincially, and municipally.
Host Laskey Hart
Producer/Network Canadian Government Executive
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Location East Gwillimbury, Ontario, Canada
Apple Reviews 9Twitter 1.9K Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Since Sep 2020 Get Email Contact

11. National Citizens Inquiry

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The National Citizen's Inquiry (NCI) is a citizen-led and citizen-funded initiative that is completely independent from government. Starting in 2023, the NCI heard from Canadians and experts, and investigated governments' COVID-19 policies in a fair and impartial manner.The NCI's purpose is to listen, to learn, and to recommend. What went right? What went wrong? How can Canadians and our governments better react to national crises in the future in a manner that balances the interests of all members of our society?MORE Producer/Network National Citizens Inquiry
Location Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 18Facebook 48.1KTwitter 39.5K Avg Length 138 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

12. From John To Justin

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Join me as I look at the politics of Canada, from the time of Sir John A. Macdonald to Justin Trudeau. I look at every prime minister, every election, every opposition leader, every governor general and every premier.See why some made their marks, why some are terrible, and learn all the crazy stories of our political history.MORE Host Craig Baird
Producer/Network Curiouscast
Email ****@canadaehx.com
Location Canada
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 222Facebook 102.8KInstagram 36.1K Avg Length 16 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

13. Freedom and Liberty Power Hour

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A monthly podcast that will be discussing the landscape of Canadian and American politics, The economy and discussing how small government and free market ideas would make Canada more prosperous and free!MORE Host Mitchell Foley
Producer/Network Mitchell Foley
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Location Canada
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 6Twitter 1.2K Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

14. inFocus with David Coletto

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For the past 15 years, I've built one of Canada's leading polling and public opinion research firms: Abacus Data. And in that time, my team and I interviewed hundreds of thousands of Canadians and hosted focus groups across the country.This podcast will feature conversations with smart, curious, and interesting people who love politics, public policy, and figuring out what makes people think and act the way they do.If you work in polling or market research, public affairs, public relations, government relations, advocacy, or in communications this podcast is for you.MORE Producer/Network David Coletto
Email ****@abacusdata.ca
Location Canada
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 19Twitter 43K Avg Length 8 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

15. This Canadian Thinks

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This Canadian Thinks is a political and news commentary opinion editorial podcast with a focus on matters of concern to Canadians.
Producer/Network This Canadian Thinks
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Apple Reviews 2Facebook 292Twitter 51 Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

16. Source 24

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In a world filled with shifting dynamics and complex international affairs, we bring you a unique vantage point that emphasizes individual liberty, national sovereignty, and the importance of upholding free speech. At Source 24, we stand for the principles of limited government intrusion and a staunch commitment to individual freedoms. Our mission is to bring you insightful analysis and reporting on the issues that transcend borders, such as economic shifts, political developments, natural disasters, and man made conflicts.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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17. The Political Paradox Podcast

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This weekly Canadian based podcast looks at current events and politics. We advocate for: Peace, Love, Liberty, Personal Responsibility, and Limited Government.
Host Paul Herriot
Producer/Network Political Paradox
Email ****@yahoo.ca
Location Canada
Apple Reviews 2Facebook 85Twitter 92 Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Get Email Contact