Mark Kennedy

• Unpacking the politics: What will become of the Conservative Party?

  The Conservative Party has some major soul-searching to do as it regroups and potentially re-invents itself ahead of the next federal election in 2019, says The West Block's panel of experts.

  Politics

  Jan 17, 2016
  
• Unpacking the Politics: Justin Trudeau and the value of ‘soft power’

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau may not have had the easiest start to his mandate as Canada's economy struggles, but he understands the power of imagery, agreed the West Block's panel of experts.

  Politics

  Dec 13, 2015
  
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• Unpacking the Politics: Big challenges lie ahead for Liberals

  The Liberals face some big challenges as they get down to the business of governing the country, says a West Block panel of experts, and there is reason for both pessimism and optimism moving forward.

  Politics

  Dec 6, 2015
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• Unpacking the Politics: A change in tone on Parliament Hill?

  The Ottawa Citizen's Mark Kennedy talks about Trudeau's promise to change the tone on Parliament Hill and the Conservative party's search for a new leader.

  Politics

  Oct 25, 2015
• Unpacking the politics: Analyzing the final leaders’ debate

  The Ottawa Citizen's Mark Kennedy, Susan Delacourt of the Toronto Star and Evan Solomon with Sirius XM unpack the politics of the final election debate.

  Politics

  Oct 4, 2015
• Unpacking the politics: end of the 41st Parliament

  The week went out with a bang: the House of Commons rose for the last time before the fall election and Industry Minister James Moore announced he wouldn't run again.

  Canada

  Jun 21, 2015
• Transcript Season 4 Episode 38

  Full transcript for Season 4 Episode 38, featuring discussions on Peter MacKay's unexpected departure from federal politics, options for expanding the Canadian Pension Plan and another instalment of Plane Talk, this time with Liberal MP Scott Brison.

  May 31, 2015
• Transcript Season 4 Episode 36

  Transcript of Season 4 Episode 26, featuring a look at what the Conservatives' refusal to take part int eh consortium debates means for Canadians, and what may come of a Conservative backbencher's attempt to reform the House of Commons.

  May 17, 2015
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• Unpacking the politics: Vanity ads produced on taxpayers’ time and dime

  Ottawa bureau chief for The Canadian Press Heather Scoffield and the Ottawa Citizen's Mark Kennedy discuss taxpayers footing the bill for videos promoting government programs.

  Canada

  May 17, 2015
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• Transcript Season 4 Episode 34

  We take a look at whether the bluest province in Canada could really turn orange, then ask whether the federal government needs an advertising watchdog. The, Transport Minister Lisa Raitt takes a ride in the air with Tom, talking about her political ambitions and the public's appetite for women in politics.

  May 3, 2015