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Pamela Wallin
@nononsensepw.bsky.social
Parliamentarian. Former Diplomat and Journalist. Order of Canada recipient. Proudly representing rural Saskatchewan.

Listen to No Nonsense with Pamela Wallin wherever you get your podcasts. No filter, no spin and no nonsense!
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Despite the title, “Courting China with Michael Kovrig”, this is sadly not a collection of my dating tips and advice for lonelyhearts in the Middle Kingdom. It’s other title is a bit more accurate: ​​Canada-China Trade and a “New World Order” with Michael Kovrig.
January 21, 2026 at 6:43 PM
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I recently had the honour of an in-depth conversation with the great broadcaster and senator, Pamela Wallin @nononsensepw.bsky.social, on her “No-Nonsense” podcast and YouTube channel.

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Courting China with Michael Kovrig
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January 21, 2026 at 6:43 PM
The Canadian diplomat held hostage for more than 1000 days by the communist government of China gives us his take on the new Canada-China trade and “strategic” partnership. Michael Kovrig on No Nonsense. youtu.be/GILoE_BdhA8
Canada-China Trade and a "New World Order" with Michael Kovrig
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January 16, 2026 at 10:17 PM
From Venezuela to confrontations with ICE... all have become partisan flash points. Pollster and author Cliff Young explores the deep divides in "Nativist Nation: Populism, Grievance, Identity and the Transformation of American politics"
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The Impact of Nativism with Clifford Young
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January 8, 2026 at 10:24 PM
We have just marked 10 years since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission released its final report with its calls to action - but is there progress? Have the calls to action been answered? Chief Cadmus Delorme weighs in.
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Talking Truth and Reconciliation with Cadmus Delorme
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December 31, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Our media panel with Tara Henley, Brian Lilley, and Peter Menzies discusses the importance of reading or listening to people you disagree with ...and being willing to change your mind. www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNa8...
The State of Play in Canadian Media with Tara Henley, Brian Lilley, and Peter Menzies
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December 22, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Making smart financial decisions doesn't mean complicated math! David Chilton, author of The Wealthy Barber, on how you can navigate today’s risky economic landscape.

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The Wealthy Barber with David Chilton
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December 15, 2025 at 9:28 PM
It will cost families another $1000 to put food on the table next year. The Food Professor Sylvain Charlebois explains why! youtu.be/q-whc-e8EGo
Rising Prices and Food Insecurity with Sylvain Charlebois
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December 8, 2025 at 9:54 PM
The left might be clutching their pearls over Ottawa’s pipeline deal with Alberta - but could it bring the prosperity Canada needs? Heather Exner-Pirot weighs in. youtu.be/_2ajGyCELoo
The Promises of the Canada-Alberta Pipeline Deal with Heather Exner-Pirot
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December 3, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Ottawa is a flurry of activity and announcements - our political panel on what's actually getting done. Tasha Kheiriddin, Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, and Mark Norman on No Nonsense.
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The Politics of Pipelines and Planes with Tasha Kheiriddin, Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, & Mark Norman
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November 26, 2025 at 10:10 PM
The latest corruption scandal has weakened Ukraine’s hand as it faces a new ultimatum from the US and Russia. Is the price of peace too high? Diane Francis explains.
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The Cost of Corruption with Diane Francis
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November 21, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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According to Jim Balsillie, “All other successful countries changed their strategies, and Canada doubled down on old strategies.” How to capitalize on Canadian innovation on No Nonsense. www.youtube.com/watch?v=JglN...
Canada's Productivity Problem with Jim Balsillie
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November 19, 2025 at 5:04 PM
If we don’t learn from history, we’ll keep making the same mistakes. Andrew Burtch, historian at the Canadian War Museum on remembering our sacrifices this Remembrance Day. youtu.be/tO53MHiwT6M
Our Tribute to Remembrance Day and Dr. Tim Cook with Andrew Burtch
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November 11, 2025 at 5:20 PM
What happens when climate ideology meets economic reality? Heather Exner-Pirot shares the findings of her her latest paper on the regulations Constraining Canada. youtu.be/I1J1Ti7Jntk
Environmental Ideology Versus Economic Reality with Heather Exner-Pirot
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October 30, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Governments need to chart a course and stick to it - Will we see evidence of that in the budget? Economic experts Sean Speer and Trevor Tombe weigh in. youtu.be/Zk8c4tiU5eQ
Growing Canada's Economy with Sean Speer and Trevor Tombe
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October 21, 2025 at 6:59 PM
According to Darrell Bricker and John Ibbitson, Canada isn’t a love story - it’s a marriage of convenience. Their first interview to discuss their latest book, Breaking Point, on whether a divided country can find common ground. youtu.be/J2Mw-wesV3k
The New Big Shift with Darrell Bricker and John Ibbitson
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October 14, 2025 at 11:42 PM
How to respect indigenous rights without stopping development? Dwight Newman explores what happens when private property laws clash with native land claims.
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The State of Private Property Rights with Dwight Newman
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October 8, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Are Digital IDs and wallets a convenience for consumers or a sign of a surveillance state? Michael Geist on the pitfalls and the promise of life online. youtu.be/wQzFpzsdAVY
Digital IDs and the Dangers of a Surveillance State with Michael Geist
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October 1, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Will Carney deploy troops to try to make peace in the Middle East? Tasha Kheiriddin, Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, and Mark Norman reconvene to discuss the perils of over promising. youtu.be/oA82r7LPzC4
Tasha Kheiriddin, Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, and Mark Norman Make Sense of Puzzling Politics
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September 24, 2025 at 8:33 PM
A political assassination rocked the US, and here at home, Parliament is back in business. The cross-border IPSOS team, Darrell Bricker and Clifford Young, offers their insights into what the public is thinking.

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Political Assassination and Return to Parliament with Darrell Bricker and Clifford Young - No Nonsense with Pamela Wallin
A political assassination rocked the US and here at home, Parliament is back in business. The Cross-border IPSOS team, Darrell Bricker and Clifford Young, offers their insights into what the public is...
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September 16, 2025 at 12:37 AM
ICYMI: A great convo from our summer pods! With a Sask delegation in China trying to negotiate an end to tariffs on canola, here's Murad Al-Katib, the Lentil King with a very smart take.
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The Future of Canadian Agriculture with Lentil King Murad Al-Katib
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September 10, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Will Carney’s mega project plan work? Heather Exner-Pirot on the moves Ottawa needs to make to fuel the energy economy. youtu.be/QQZHWcMnM-A
Canadian Energy Sector Updates with Heather Exner-Pirot
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September 3, 2025 at 9:05 PM
How does the war in Ukraine end? Walter Russell Mead shares his predictions on Putin’s power and his next moves.
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Trump's Foreign Policy and the Pursuit of Peace with Walter Russell Mead
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August 30, 2025 at 11:21 PM
How is a scarcity mindset influencing Canadian politics? Pollster David Coletto on the impact on public opinion. www.buzzsprout.com/1154654/epis...
The Impact of Scarcity Mindset on Canadian Politics with David Coletto - No Nonsense with Pamela Wallin
Mark Carney’s approval ratings are still strong but new polls hint it's time for some action in Ottawa. How is a scarcity mindset influencing Canadian politics?  Pollster David Coletto shares the numb...
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August 21, 2025 at 8:02 PM