From John To Justin

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.

History
Government
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The Elections: 1940
Another wartime election
12 min
152
The Elections: 1935
A new Liberal dynasty begins
13 min
153
The Elections: 1930
The Depression Election
14 min
154
The Elections: 1925 & 1926
The elections that left a long impact on Canada
17 min
155
Best Of: The Great Canadian Flag Debate
I have been awarded a grant from the government to spend August travelling around Alberta visiting rural historical sites. I will be making podcast episodes and YouTube videos about the sites.  As a result, with being on the road all month, I can't...
35 min
156
The Elections: 1921
The election that began King's career
18 min
157
The Elections: 1917
The election that almost broke Canada
16 min
158
The Elections: 1911
The Conservatives come back into power
16 min
159
The Elections: 1908
The last gasp for Laurier
11 min
160
The Elections: 1904
The Railroad Election
11 min
161
The Elections: 1900
Laurier continues his domination
7 min
162
Best Of: The Road To Medicare
I have been awarded a grant from the government to spend August travelling around Alberta visiting rural historical sites. I will be making podcast episodes and YouTube videos about the sites.  As a result, with being on the road all month, I can't...
27 min
163
The Elections: 1896
The Laurier Liberal dynasty begins
11 min
164
The Elections: 1891
Sir John A.'s last election
10 min
165
The Elections: 1887
Sir John A.'s last election
10 min
166
The Elections: 1882
A minor election in Canadian History
8 min
167
The Elections: 1878
John A. Macdonald returns to power.
10 min
168
The Elections: 1867, 1872 and 1874
The first three elections in Canadian history
13 min
169
Best Of :Terry Fox
I have been awarded a grant from the government to spend August travelling around Alberta visiting rural historical sites. I will be making podcast episodes and YouTube videos about the sites.  As a result, with being on the road all month, I can't...
87 min
170
Best Of: Mr. Dressup
I have been awarded a grant from the government to spend August travelling around Alberta visiting rural historical sites. I will be making podcast episodes and YouTube videos about the sites.  As a result, with being on the road all month, I can't...
50 min
171
The Opposition Leaders: William Rowe
The man who would become Lt. Governor
16 min
172
The Opposition Leaders: George Drew
The man who led Ontario, and nearly became Prime Minister
30 min
173
The Opposition Leaders: John Bracken
The longest serving Manitoba premier changes Conservative politics forever
33 min
174
The Opposition Leaders: Gordon Graydon
An Opposition leader, but not Party leader
21 min
175
An Update and Call for Input
After being knocked out by my second dose of the COVID vaccine for two days, my podcast schedule got a bit messed up. Using this as an opportunity to reorganize and ensure that the content I make is top quality.  That is where you come in. I want your...
2 min