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Brian Crombie Radio HourA high-profile businessman and political strategist, Brian Crombie brings his straightforward and highly informed perspective to his new show The Brian Crombie Hour on Sauga 960AM Tuesdays and Thursday evenings at 7 pm. His vast experience working... Author: NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AM
A high-profile businessman and political strategist, Brian Crombie brings his straightforward and highly informed perspective to his new show The Brian Crombie Hour on Sauga 960AM Tuesdays and Thursday evenings at 7 pm. His vast experience working on Federal, Provincial, and Local politics and at the high levels of the business world, Brian gives us a glimpse inside the political war rooms and behind the boardroom doors. A man constantly on the move, Brian easily navigates between issues here in Canada and abroad.While politics and business dominate his time, Brian also explores his other great interest, The Arts. Whether it's politics, business, or the Arts, there will be no shortage of guests for his weekly roundtable. Politics of the day, emerging businesses, Economic issues, or the hottest trends in the Arts- they will be all under Brians microscope to get his own political opinions and thoughts. Every hour will end with a robust round table debate with an incredible array of guests from all across the political, business, and arts spectrum. Language: en Genres: News Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1746 - Joanne Archibald & James D.M. Stewart on Canada's Greatest Prime Ministers
Tuesday, 10 November, 2026
Who built Canada, and what can our greatest prime ministers teach us about the country's future? From Confederation and the transcontinental railway to Canada's role on the world stage, the decisions of past leaders continue to shape the nation we live in today.On this fascinating episode of The Brian Crombie Hour, host Brian Crombie welcomes Joanne Archibald and James D.M. Stewart, co-founders of the newly launched Prime Minister's Institute, a non-partisan initiative of the Canadian Institute of Historical Education.Together, they explore the achievements, failures and lasting legacies of Canada's prime ministers, examining what history can teach us about political leadership, national unity, economic independence and the challenges facing Canada today.Why Doesn't Canada Celebrate Its Political History?While Americans have presidential libraries, museums and extensive historical archives, Canada has comparatively few dedicated institutions focused on examining the lives and legacies of its prime ministers.Joanne Archibald, a historian who previously worked on Canada's iconic Heritage Minutes, and James D.M. Stewart, an educator and author with three decades of experience teaching Canadian history, explain why they believe Canadians need a deeper understanding of their political past.Their goal is not simply to celebrate former leaders, but to examine their accomplishments, mistakes and the difficult decisions that shaped the country.The Prime Ministers Who Built CanadaBrian and his guests revisit the leadership and nation-building achievements of some of Canada's most influential prime ministers, including:Sir John A. Macdonald: Confederation, the transcontinental railway and the complicated legacy of Canada's first prime minister.Sir Wilfrid Laurier: National unity, economic development and Canada's evolving identity.William Lyon Mackenzie King: Leading Canada through the Second World War and navigating major political and economic challenges.Louis St. Laurent: Canada's postwar international role, infrastructure development and national expansion.Lester B. Pearson: Diplomacy, international cooperation and the development of major Canadian institutions.The discussion explores how these leaders confronted regional divisions, economic uncertainty and competing national priorities while helping shape modern Canada.Canada–U.S. Relations: Partnership or Dependence?Canada's relationship with the United States has always presented opportunities and challenges.Brian, Joanne and James examine how previous prime ministers balanced economic cooperation with the need to protect Canadian independence and sovereignty.With ongoing concerns surrounding tariffs, international trade, defence and economic competitiveness, the conversation considers whether historical leadership offers lessons for managing Canada's relationship with Washington today.What Makes a Great Political Leader?Is effective leadership defined by vision, pragmatism, courage, communication or the ability to bring people together?The guests explore how Canada's prime ministers navigated difficult decisions, built political coalitions and pursued ambitious national projects.They also discuss how the lessons of political leadership can apply beyond government to business, education and community development.The Prime Minister's Institute: Bringing Canadian History to LifeJoanne and James introduce the mission of the Prime Minister's Institute, which aims to make Canada's political history more accessible through educational resources, historical research, public events and community participation.Among its initiatives is The Prime Minister and Me, a project designed to collect personal stories, memories and artifacts from Canadians who have interacted with the country's national leaders.The Institute is also developing discussions examining the relationships between Canadian prime ministers and American presidents.Nation-Building: What Should Canada Build Next?From railways and highways to the St. Lawrence Seaway, hydroelectricity and nuclear power, Canada's history includes ambitious projects that required cooperation, investment and long-term political vision.Brian and his guests reflect on whether Canada can pursue similarly transformative initiatives today.What would it take to strengthen national unity, improve economic competitiveness, expand infrastructure and create a shared vision for the country's future?Learning From Canada's Past to Build Its FutureThis episode offers an engaging exploration of Canadian history, political leadership, national identity and the importance of understanding the people who helped shape the country.Joanne Archibald and James D.M. Stewart encourage Canadians to look beyond familiar historical narratives and examine both the successes and shortcomings of their former leaders.To understand where Canada is going, we need to understand how we got here.
