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Should all Canadian politics leaders be required to undergo top level security clearance? The answer seemed so obvious, apparently nobody thought to write a law mandating it. Until now, with breaking news about a new parliamentary petition e-7148 which takes direct aim at Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre over his refusal to receive top level security clearance for over 11 years, deceptively calling it a “gag order”.Bill discusses the implications of Pierre Poilievre’s highly suspicious refusal to follow the accepted political process in the context of national security, foreign interference, and Canadian politics news today. What is Pierre Poilievre trying to hide?Tune into Episode 369 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for daily politics news updates.This Canada politics news update was recorded on February 9, 2026.Don’t forget to like, share, comment and subscribe to support Bill’s work. THANK YOU!Become a channel member to hear Bill’s stories from 50+ years as a broadcast journalist in his exclusive series, THE WAY I SEE IT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeUbzckOLocFzNeY1D72iCA/joinListen everywhere: https://kite.link/the-bill-kelly-podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBillKellyPodcast/featuredBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/billkellypodcast.bsky.socialSubStack: https://billkelly.substack.com/WATCH THIS EPISODE and subscribe to our channel: https://youtu.be/7XL3LQANN54?si=peMC-yzy9uCqChayFURTHER READINGSign the Petition here! e-7148 (Parliament and politics)https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-7148Petition calls for federal party leaders to get top-secret security clearancehttps://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/article/petition-calls-for-federal-party-leaders-to-get-top-secret-security-clearance/India accused of meddling in Canada’s Conservative Party racehttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgnl4e3grpo This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billkelly.substack.com/subscribe

In today’s politics news update, let’s talk about the Canadian government’s strategic move to purchase submarines from South Korea and how this could positively impact the struggling auto industry. Bill highlights the recent Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between Canada and South Korea. Prime Minister Mark Carney’s strategic decision is a step further as Canada diversifies its trade partnerships beyond the United States, particularly in light of the challenges posed by Trump’s tariffs.Tune into Episode 368 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for daily politics news updates.This Canada politics news update was recorded on February 5, 2026.Don’t forget to like, share, comment and subscribe to support Bill’s work. THANK YOU!Become a channel member to hear Bill’s stories from 50+ years as a broadcast journalist in his exclusive series, THE WAY I SEE IT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeUbzckOLocFzNeY1D72iCA/joinListen everywhere: https://kite.link/the-bill-kelly-podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBillKellyPodcast/featuredBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/billkellypodcast.bsky.socialSubStack: https://billkelly.substack.com/WATCH THIS EPISODE and subscribe to our channel: https://youtu.be/K4H60fzlWpcFURTHER READINGSouth Korean submarine maker signs MOU with Algoma Steelhttps://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/article/south-korean-submarine-maker-signs-mou-with-algoma-steel/Germany’s TKMS seeks investment package to woo Canada over US$12 billion submarine tenderhttps://www.ctvnews.ca/business/article/germanys-tkms-seeks-investment-package-to-woo-canada-over-us12-billion-submarine-tender/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billkelly.substack.com/subscribe

In politics news today, let’s talk about why Conservative MP Jamil Jivani’s recent trip to the United States, supposedly at the behest of Pierre Poilievre, is a meaningless photo-op at best, or even downright dangerous for Canadian politics and US-Canada trade negotiations.Tune into Episode 367 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for daily politics news updates.This Canada politics news update was recorded on February 4, 2026.Don’t forget to like, share, comment and subscribe to support Bill’s work. THANK YOU!Become a YouTube member for weekly public and private livestreams, and to hear Bill’s stories and life lessons from 50+ years as a broadcast journalist in his members-only series, THE WAY I SEE IT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeUbzckOLocFzNeY1D72iCA/joinListen everywhere: https://kite.link/the-bill-kelly-podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBillKellyPodcast/featuredBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/billkellypodcast.bsky.socialSubStack: https://billkelly.substack.com/WATCH THIS EPISODE and subscribe to our channel: https://youtu.be/i3jVq5JytZc?si=XCoPYDjaV4YPSAP9RELATED VIDEOSBig Party Names Turned Their Backs on Pierre Poilievre Before Conservative Leadership Review Todayhttps://youtu.be/4VahVvaDu3E?si=1qJP71xJKLxGECFFMark Carney Towers Over Pierre Poilievre in New Polls, the Same Gap He Once Held Over Trudeauhttps://youtu.be/Om4gGY_upcgPierre Poilievre's INSANE Response to Trump's Venezuela Takeover Gets BRUTAL Backlash | News Todayhttps://youtu.be/IIMx4Rjrs8QFURTHER READINGDonald Trump just sent Canada a Valentine via Conservative MP Jamil Jivanihttps://torontolife.com/city/donald-trump-just-sent-canada-a-valentine-via-conservative-mp-jamil-jivani/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billkelly.substack.com/subscribe

In breaking news today, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has doubled down on her Trumpian political tactics, publicly demanding that Prime Minister Mark Carney allow her to meddle in Canada's politically-independent judiciary system or she will ‘withhold funding’ from the judicial appointment process. Danielle Smith told PM Carney in a letter that she wants be consulted on all future appointments to Alberta’s Court of King’s Bench, the Alberta Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada. Let’s talk about why this is a terrible idea…This shocking move comes just days after Alberta’s three chief justices issued a rare public statement, warning that democracy only functions when all three branches of government operate independently and respect each other’s role. Premier Smith has declared her desire to “direct” judge appointments in the past and has invoked the Notwithstanding Clause four times in the last sitting of Parliament alone.Tune into Episode 366 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for daily politics news updates.This Canada politics news update was recorded on February 4, 2026.Don’t forget to like, share, comment and subscribe to support Bill’s work. THANK YOU!Become a YouTube member for weekly public and private livestreams, and to hear Bill’s stories and life lessons from 50+ years as a broadcast journalist in his members-only series, THE WAY I SEE IT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeUbzckOLocFzNeY1D72iCA/joinListen everywhere: https://kite.link/the-bill-kelly-podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBillKellyPodcast/featuredBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/billkellypodcast.bsky.socialSubStack: https://billkelly.substack.com/WATCH THIS EPISODE and subscribe to our channel: https://youtu.be/tMweyKSH9vYFURTHER READINGDanielle Smith says Alberta will withhold funding for judges without more input on selectionhttps://globalnews.ca/news/11650810/danielle-smith-alberta-judges/Alberta judges urge respect, independence after Danielle Smith said she wants to ‘direct’ themhttps://globalnews.ca/news/11640013/alberta-judges-danielle-smith/Statement by the Chief Justices of Alberta Courtshttps://albertacourts.ca/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billkelly.substack.com/subscribe

In light of major Canadian politics news following the Conservative Party of Canada convention and the ‘doublespeak’ comments heard from party leader Pierre Poilievre, as well as Alberta Premier Danielle Smith regarding Alberta independence we covered in this week’s politics news updates…Let’s take a deeper look into the psychology of Pierre Poilievre’s Conservative voter base as well as the driving force behind Alberta separatist sentiments, according to new surveys from Abacus Data and Ipsos. The lines of comparison to the mentality driving Donald Trump’s MAGA movement is staggering.Tune into Episode 365 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for daily politics news updates.This Canada politics news update was recorded on February 3, 2026.Don’t forget to like, share, comment and subscribe to support Bill’s work. THANK YOU!Become a YouTube member for weekly public and private livestreams, and to hear Bill’s stories and life lessons from 50+ years as a broadcast journalist in his members-only series, THE WAY I SEE IT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeUbzckOLocFzNeY1D72iCA/joinListen everywhere: https://kite.link/the-bill-kelly-podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBillKellyPodcast/featuredBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/billkellypodcast.bsky.socialSubStack: https://billkelly.substack.com/WATCH THIS EPISODE and subscribe to our channel: https://youtu.be/maF50xlNvZgFURTHER READINGOn home turf, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith jabs familiar foes to warm receptionhttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/danielle-smith-alberta-ucp-united-conservative-party-9.7069719B.C. premier says Alberta separatists seeking assistance from U.S. is ‘treason’https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/eby-alberta-separatism-9.7066320Alberta UCP caucus has ‘no business’ signing separation vote petition: former premierhttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/alberta-ucp-caucus-has-no-business-signing-separation-vote-petition-former-premier-9.7071622Support for Independence in Alberta Reaches Levels Similar to Quebechttps://www.ipsos.com/en-ca/support-independence-alberta-reaches-levels-similar-quebecWho is in the Conservative Party “base” and how does it differ from other Canadianshttps://abacusdata.ca/who-is-in-the-conservative-party-base-and-how-does-it-differ-from-other-canadians/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billkelly.substack.com/subscribe

In major Canada politics news this week, the threat of Alberta separation is escalating across Canadian politics. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said she "supports a strong and sovereign Alberta within a united Canada" which sounds like an oxymoronic statement, to me. If Danielle Smith truly believes in a united Canada, her policy actions don’t reflect that.Danielle Smith’s hypocrisy is especially evident in light of the breaking news that Alberta separatists have been meeting with US President Donald Trump’s administration. The group is seeking a possible $500-billion US line of credit from the U.S. Treasury to help bankroll Alberta independence, a move that BC Premier David Eby called “treasonous”. Let’s talk about it!Tune into Episode 364 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for daily politics news updates.This Canada politics news update was recorded on February 2, 2026.Don’t forget to like, share, comment and subscribe to support Bill’s work. THANK YOU!Become a YouTube member for weekly public and private livestreams, and to hear Bill’s stories and life lessons from 50+ years as a broadcast journalist in his members-only series, THE WAY I SEE IT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeUbzckOLocFzNeY1D72iCA/joinListen everywhere: https://kite.link/the-bill-kelly-podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBillKellyPodcast/featuredBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/billkellypodcast.bsky.socialSubStack: https://billkelly.substack.com/*Comment ‘likes’ on behalf of this channel are an acknowledgment of your comment, not necessarily an endorsement of its contents.WATCH THIS EPISODE and subscribe to our channel: https://youtu.be/DdrwHTb_nII?si=r6I9jQqNuiMEHAMGFURTHER READINGOn home turf, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith jabs familiar foes to warm receptionhttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/danielle-smith-alberta-ucp-united-conservative-party-9.7069719B.C. premier says Alberta separatists seeking assistance from U.S. is ‘treason’https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/eby-alberta-separatism-9.7066320Alberta UCP caucus has ‘no business’ signing separation vote petition: former premierhttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/alberta-ucp-caucus-has-no-business-signing-separation-vote-petition-former-premier-9.7071622 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billkelly.substack.com/subscribe

Canadian news media reacted to Pierre Poilievre securing 87.4% of the Conservative delegations confidence in last weekend’s leadership review like it was a resounding endorsement, but was it? And does that ultimately matter when the rest of Canada doesn’t like him? Plus, Pierre Poilievre seems to have borrowed a few strategies from Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal politics messaging playbook.Tune into Episode 363 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for daily politics news updates.This Canada politics news update was recorded on February 1, 2026.Don’t forget to like, share, comment and subscribe to support Bill’s work. THANK YOU!Become a YouTube member for weekly public and private livestreams, and to hear Bill’s stories and life lessons from 50+ years as a broadcast journalist in his members-only series, THE WAY I SEE IT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeUbzckOLocFzNeY1D72iCA/joinListen everywhere: https://kite.link/the-bill-kelly-podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBillKellyPodcast/featuredBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/billkellypodcast.bsky.socialSubStack: https://billkelly.substack.com/*Comment ‘likes’ on behalf of this channel are an acknowledgment of your comment, not necessarily an endorsement of its contents.WATCH THIS EPISODE and subscribe to our channel: https://youtu.be/iopxQrbH2jYFURTHER READINGPierre Poilievre sails through leadership review as Conservatives deliver a strong endorsementhttps://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/conservative-poilievre-leadership-review-9.7069573Conservative leadership vote 2026 results: Poilievre easily passes leadership test, receives 87.4 per cent supporthttps://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/pierre-poilievre-leadership-review/article_17af79ff-8be5-480a-b7ae-c3bfda459833.htmlBig Party Names Turned Their Backs on Pierre Poilievre Before Conservative Leadership Review Todayhttps://youtu.be/4VahVvaDu3E?si=gOGXKdR61d1T6qSVCanadians React to Pierre Poilievre’s Conservative Leadership Review, Alberta Separation | Live Newshttps://www.youtube.com/live/3RMccI6Gw7A?si=omEE9e2ZjpJEF0x0Mark Carney Towers Over Pierre Poilievre in New Polls, the Same Gap He Once Held Over Trudeauhttps://youtu.be/Om4gGY_upcg?si=TZaNYB57pUQMaiN0 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billkelly.substack.com/subscribe

This is a polished recording of Bill’s weekly open discussion about trending Canada news and politics news this week. Today, we discussed the results of Pierre Poilievre’s Conservative leadership review in Calgary and the politics surrounding it, including the growing noise of Alberta separation and more trending politics news this week.Tune into Episode 362 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for daily politics news updates.This livestream was recorded on January 31, 2026.WATCH THE LIVESTREAM HERE and subscribe for daily news updates: https://youtu.be/MJbin_P0_qkDon’t forget to like, share, comment and subscribe to support Bill’s work. THANK YOU!Become a BKP community member for our episode archive and to hear Bill’s stories and life lessons from 50+ years as a broadcast journalist in his exclusive series, THE WAY I SEE IT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeUbzckOLocFzNeY1D72iCA/joinListen everywhere: https://kite.link/the-bill-kelly-podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBillKellyPodcast/featuredBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/billkellypodcast.bsky.socialSubStack: https://billkelly.substack.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billkelly.substack.com/subscribe

In today’s canadian politics news update, we break down growing internal tensions within the Conservative Party as the Conservative convention and leadership review take place today. Questions are mounting around Pierre Poilievre’s leadership, while provincial leaders appear to be distancing themselves from him, signaling deeper divisions.Bill welcomes back special guest Dr. Lori Turnbull, a Canada public policy expert and professor at Dalhousie University, to discuss speculation around floor crossings, public backlash at the Opposition’s negative strategy, and the rising influence of Alberta’s separatist movement. Meanwhile, public opinion polls show strong momentum for Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney of the Liberal Party, forcing the Conservative Party of Canada to rethink its messaging as the canada news cycle and political landscape continue to shift.Tune into Episode 361 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for daily politics news updates.This politics news update was recorded on January 30, 2026.Don’t forget to like, share, comment and subscribe to support Bill’s work. THANK YOU!Become a YouTube member for weekly public and private livestreams, and to hear Bill’s stories and life lessons from 50+ years as a broadcast journalist in his members-only series, THE WAY I SEE IT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeUbzckOLocFzNeY1D72iCA/joinListen to The Bill Kelly Podcast everywhere: https://kite.link/the-bill-kelly-podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBillKellyPodcast/featuredBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/billkellypodcast.bsky.socialSubStack: https://billkelly.substack.com/*Comment ‘likes’ on behalf of this channel are an acknowledgment of your comment, not necessarily an endorsement of its contents.WATCH THIS EPISODE and subscribe to our channel: https://youtu.be/4VahVvaDu3ECHAPTERS00:00 Introduction to the Conservative Convention03:11 Conservative Leadership Review Dynamics06:07 The Role of Provincial Leaders09:02 Floor Crossing Speculations14:54 Conservative Opposition Strategies18:08 Alberta’s Separatist Movement21:08 Implications for Canadian Politics This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billkelly.substack.com/subscribe

In major Canada politics news, sources say that Prime Minister Mark Carney is in the process of achieving a defense procurement agreement with Sweden’s Saab for the purchase of Gripen fighter jets. Plus, signs are indicating a reduction of Canada’s F-35 fighter jets purchase with the United States by less than half the originally agreed upon 88, giving Canada’s military a ‘hybrid fleet’.Although no decisions have been announced by the Carney government yet, sources tell veteran journalist John Ivison that talks are underway. In news today, Canada’s defence minister says F-35 fighter jet purchase ‘remains under review’.Tune into Episode 360 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for daily politics news updates.This politics news update was recorded on January 29, 2026.Don’t forget to like, share, comment and subscribe to support Bill’s work. THANK YOU!Become a YouTube member for weekly public and private livestreams, and to hear Bill’s stories and life lessons from 50+ years as a broadcast journalist in his members-only series, THE WAY I SEE IT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeUbzckOLocFzNeY1D72iCA/joinListen to The Bill Kelly Podcast everywhere: https://kite.link/the-bill-kelly-podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBillKellyPodcast/featuredBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/billkellypodcast.bsky.socialSubStack: https://billkelly.substack.com/*Comment ‘likes’ on behalf of this channel are an acknowledgment of your comment, not necessarily an endorsement of its contents.WATCH THIS EPISODE and subscribe to our channel: https://youtu.be/a4tJgAejtQs?si=zdEEgeqv2PKlqaG1FURTHER READINGJohn Ivison: Sources say Ottawa considering Swedish jets over F-35s for half of fleethttps://nationalpost.com/opinion/john-ivison-sources-say-ottawa-considering-swedish-jets-over-f-35s-for-half-of-fleetThe military is babying F-35s to hide their true cost to taxpayershttps://responsiblestatecraft.org/cost-of-f35/?utm_source=dailypnut.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=trump-threatens-tehran-the-russia-ukraine-casualty-data&_bhlid=d52ba60b0b0b2aabd94392dc411c040b54ffa8caU.S. ambassador gives prime minister the cover he needs to cut Canada’s F-35 orderhttps://ottawacitizen.com/public-service/defence-watch/us-ambassador-canada-f35-orderCanada’s defence minister says F-35 fighter jet purchase ‘remains under review’https://globalnews.ca/video/11643278/canadas-defence-minister-says-f-35-fighter-jet-purchase-remains-under-review This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billkelly.substack.com/subscribe

Discussing major Canada news today, Bill Kelly and Markham Hislop of Thoughtful Energy Journalism/Energi Media unpack how and why US President Donald Trump is weaponizing the amended Canada-China trade deal. They touch on breaking news across US-Canada relations including Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Davos speech, Trump’s tariffs threats to Canada, and how it could impact USMCA-CUSMA negotiations.Tune into Episode 359 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for daily politics news updates.This politics news analysis was recorded on January 29, 2026.Don’t forget to like, share, comment and subscribe to support Bill’s work. THANK YOU!Become a podcast member for weekly public and private livestreams, and to hear Bill’s stories and life lessons from 50+ years as a broadcast journalist in his members-only series, THE WAY I SEE IT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeUbzckOLocFzNeY1D72iCA/joinListen to The Bill Kelly Podcast everywhere: https://kite.link/the-bill-kelly-podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBillKellyPodcast/featuredBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/billkellypodcast.bsky.socialSubStack: https://billkelly.substack.com/*Comment ‘likes’ on behalf of this channel are an acknowledgment of your comment, not necessarily an endorsement of its contents.WATCH THIS EPISODE and subscribe to our channel: https://youtu.be/Uo7EQhweRRg?si=YASeDLhdgowPsbwqFURTHER READINGRead Markham Hislop’s article: Why Trump is Weaponizing the Canada-China Agreementhttps://open.substack.com/pub/markhamhislop/p/why-trump-is-weaponizing-the-canada?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billkelly.substack.com/subscribe

In major Canada politics news, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s recently introduced a new GST rebated called the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit aimed at assisting low-income Canadians amidst rising costs of living. Carney's plan to provide relief from the worsening affordability crisis reflects polls ranking it as the Liberals greatest area for improvement.Tune into Episode 358 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for daily politics news updates.This politics news analysis was recorded on January 27, 2026.Don’t forget to like, share, comment and subscribe to support Bill’s work. THANK YOU!Become a podcast member for weekly public and private livestreams, and to hear Bill’s stories and life lessons from 50+ years as a broadcast journalist in his members-only series, THE WAY I SEE IT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeUbzckOLocFzNeY1D72iCA/joinListen to The Bill Kelly Podcast everywhere: https://kite.link/the-bill-kelly-podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBillKellyPodcast/featuredBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/billkellypodcast.bsky.socialSubStack: https://billkelly.substack.com/*Comment ‘likes’ on behalf of this channel are an acknowledgment of your comment, not necessarily an endorsement of its contents.WATCH THIS EPISODE and subscribe to our channel: https://youtu.be/LnHnW9-2xQY?si=QET9v-V6-xO7_ljdFURTHER READINGCarney unveils boost to GST credit as Parliament resumeshttps://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/article/carney-unveils-boost-to-gst-credit-as-parliament-resumes/Approval of Carney government rises to 64%; 78% believe arrangement with China on canola and cars was the right thing to do.https://sparkadvocacy.ca/insights/2026/01/approval-of-carney-government-rises-to-64-78-believe-arrangement-with-china-on-canola-and-cars-was-the-right-thing-to-doThe new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefithttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/01/the-new-canada-groceries-and-essentials-benefit.htmlGST credit hike a ‘meaningful’ affordability measure for low-income people: economisthttps://www.nsnews.com/the-mix/gst-credit-hike-a-meaningful-affordability-measure-for-low-income-people-economist-11790889 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billkelly.substack.com/subscribe

In major news this week, let’s unpack the recent criticisms faced by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney from U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent about Canada’s updated trade deal with China, as well as Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s sudden change of tune on the matter. The conversation delves into the misinformation surrounding PM Mark Carney’s trade deal with China, the hypocrisy of United States-China trade relations, and the broader implications of US President Trump’s influence in the Western Hemisphere.Tune into Episode 357 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for daily politics news updates.This politics news analysis was recorded on January 27, 2026.Don’t forget to like, share, comment and subscribe to support Bill’s work. THANK YOU!Become a podcast member for weekly public and private livestreams, and to hear Bill’s stories and life lessons from 50+ years as a broadcast journalist in his members-only series, THE WAY I SEE IT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeUbzckOLocFzNeY1D72iCA/joinListen to The Bill Kelly Podcast everywhere: https://kite.link/the-bill-kelly-podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBillKellyPodcast/featuredBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/billkellypodcast.bsky.socialSubStack: https://billkelly.substack.com/*Comment ‘likes’ on behalf of this channel are an acknowledgment of your comment, not necessarily an endorsement of its contents.WATCH THIS EPISODE and subscribe to our channel: https://youtu.be/UyCvJQw8kKI?si=KLyrHQYCtnrBgpa8FURTHER READINGFord and Carney agree on ‘99%’ of issues despite Chinese EV spathttps://globalnews.ca/news/11637911/ontario-doug-ford-meet-federal-evs/Approval of Carney government rises to 64%; 78% believe arrangement with China on canola and cars was the right thing to do.https://sparkadvocacy.ca/insights/2026/01/approval-of-carney-government-rises-to-64-78-believe-arrangement-with-china-on-canola-and-cars-was-the-right-thing-to-doWhat does the US import from China?https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/what-does-us-import-from-china/746291/‘It is much more fulsome for the United States’: Bessent on framework dealhttps://youtu.be/7Vjqe7w-JzA This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billkelly.substack.com/subscribe

In major politics news, Prime Minister Carney has rebutted US President Donald Trump’s lies about the new Canada-China trade deal that decreased tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs). Let’s debunk the overblown accusations against PM Mark Carney’s decision to allow 49,000 vehicles into Canada priced under $35,000, which will increase to up to 70,000 EVs over 5 years. Will this 3% influx in Chinese market share crash Canada’s auto industry?Tune into Episode 356 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for daily politics news updates.This politics news analysis was recorded on January 26, 2026.Don’t forget to like, share, comment and subscribe to support Bill’s work. THANK YOU!Become a podcast member for weekly public and private livestreams, and to hear Bill’s stories and life lessons from 50+ years as a broadcast journalist in his members-only series, THE WAY I SEE IT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeUbzckOLocFzNeY1D72iCA/joinListen to The Bill Kelly Podcast everywhere: https://kite.link/the-bill-kelly-podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBillKellyPodcast/featuredBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/billkellypodcast.bsky.socialSubStack: https://billkelly.substack.com/*Comment ‘likes’ on behalf of this channel are an acknowledgment of your comment, not necessarily an endorsement of its contents.WATCH THIS EPISODE and subscribe to our channel: https://youtu.be/MlV2hYSx1G0FURTHER READINGTrump Threatens Canada With 100% Tariff If It Makes Deal With Chinahttps://www.forbes.com/sites/mikestunson/2026/01/24/trump-threatens-canada-with-100-tariff-if-it-makes-deal-with-china/BREAKING NEWS: Trump Says 100% Tariffs on ALL US-Canada Trade if Carney Goes Through with China Dealhttps://youtu.be/xogYBi6foaU This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billkelly.substack.com/subscribe

In major Canadian politics news, poll after poll indicates Prime Minister Mark Carney’s recent actions, speeches and policies in light of Trump’s economic threats has boosted popularity of the Liberals across provinces and parties. The growing gap between Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre is undeniable. Let’s breakdown the data in today’s Canada news update.“61% have a positive view of Carney personally, compared to 39% who feel the same way about Conservative leader Poilievre. This is a yawning gap, similar to the advantage Poilievre had over Justin Trudeau a year ago.” - Bruce Anderson, Spark Advocacy Insights Bruce AndersonTune into Episode 355 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for daily politics news updates.This politics news analysis was recorded on January 26, 2026.Don’t forget to like, share, comment and subscribe to support Bill’s work. THANK YOU!Become a podcast member for weekly public and private livestreams, and to hear Bill’s stories and life lessons from 50+ years as a broadcast journalist in his members-only series, THE WAY I SEE IT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeUbzckOLocFzNeY1D72iCA/joinListen to The Bill Kelly Podcast everywhere: https://kite.link/the-bill-kelly-podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBillKellyPodcast/featuredBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/billkellypodcast.bsky.socialSubStack: https://billkelly.substack.com/*Comment ‘likes’ on behalf of this channel are an acknowledgment of your comment, not necessarily an endorsement of its contents.WATCH THIS EPISODE and subscribe to our channel: https://youtu.be/Om4gGY_upcg?si=fPF7sl8VVXHh2sjPFURTHER READINGApproval of Carney government rises to 64%; 78% believe arrangement with China on canola and cars was the right thing to do.https://sparkadvocacy.ca/insights/2026/01/approval-of-carney-government-rises-to-64-78-believe-arrangement-with-china-on-canola-and-cars-was-the-right-thing-to-doFederal Tracker: Liberals Widen Lead to 8, 42% to 34%https://press.liaisonstrategies.ca/federal-tracker-liberals-widen-lead-to-8-42-to-34/Canadians sharply divided on Pierre Poilievre’s leadershiphttps://abacusdata.ca/canadians-sharply-divided-on-pierre-poilievres-leadership/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billkelly.substack.com/subscribe

Join Bill for his weekly open discussion about trending Canada news and politics news this week. Today, we discuss US President Trump’s threat to impose 100% tariffs on all US-Canada trade, the Canadian government’s initial response and other trending politics news this week.WATCH THE LIVESTREAM and the live chat replay HERE: https://youtube.com/live/XvmzZ3NVGKQThis livecast is being recorded on January 24, 2026.Don’t forget to like, share, comment and subscribe to support Bill’s work. THANK YOU!Become a podcast member for weekly public and private livestreams, and to hear Bill’s stories and life lessons from 50+ years as a broadcast journalist in his members-only series, THE WAY I SEE IT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeUbzckOLocFzNeY1D72iCA/joinListen to The Bill Kelly Podcast everywhere: https://kite.link/the-bill-kelly-podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBillKellyPodcast/featuredBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/billkellypodcast.bsky.socialSubStack: https://billkelly.substack.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billkelly.substack.com/subscribe

In breaking news, this morning US President Donald Trump posted on social media that is Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney goes through with planned China trade deal, he will impose a sweeping 100% tariffs on all Canadian goods, effectively holding our economy hostage. How will PM Carney respond? Is this the tipping point when our NATO allies finally to come together as Carney beseeched in his historic Davos speech? Are collective retaliatory sanctions against the United States a solution to Trump’s tariffs? Let’s talk about it.Tune into Episode 354 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for daily politics news updates.This politics news analysis was recorded on January 23, 2026.Don’t forget to like, share, comment and subscribe to support Bill’s work. THANK YOU!Become a podcast member for weekly public and private livestreams, and to hear Bill’s stories and life lessons from 50+ years as a broadcast journalist in his members-only series, THE WAY I SEE IT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeUbzckOLocFzNeY1D72iCA/joinListen to The Bill Kelly Podcast everywhere: https://kite.link/the-bill-kelly-podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBillKellyPodcast/featuredBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/billkellypodcast.bsky.socialSubStack: https://billkelly.substack.com/*Comment ‘likes’ on behalf of this channel are an acknowledgment of your comment, not necessarily an endorsement of its contents.WATCH THIS EPISODE and subscribe to our channel: https://youtu.be/xogYBi6foaUFURTHER READINGTrump Threatens Canada With 100% Tariff If It Makes Deal With Chinahttps://www.forbes.com/sites/mikestunson/2026/01/24/trump-threatens-canada-with-100-tariff-if-it-makes-deal-with-china/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billkelly.substack.com/subscribe

In major Canadian politics news, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre released a video responding to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s speech in Davos that continues to echo around the world, and it took all of 40 seconds for the lies to start spewing. Let’s take a look at the most easily debunked claims Pierre Poilievre makes about Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first year in office, particularly pertaining to Trump’s tariffs and Carney’s ‘inability to negotiate a win for Canadians’ in the USMCA-CUSMA trade deal negotiations, Canada’s military and defense spending as well as our progressing trade relationship with China.Tune into Episode 353 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for daily politics news updates.This politics news analysis was recorded on January 23, 2026.Don’t forget to like, share, comment and subscribe to support Bill’s work. THANK YOU!Become a podcast member for weekly public and private livestreams, and to hear Bill’s stories and life lessons from 50+ years as a broadcast journalist in his members-only series, THE WAY I SEE IT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeUbzckOLocFzNeY1D72iCA/joinListen to The Bill Kelly Podcast everywhere: https://kite.link/the-bill-kelly-podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBillKellyPodcast/featuredBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/billkellypodcast.bsky.socialSubStack: https://billkelly.substack.com/*Comment ‘likes’ on behalf of this channel are an acknowledgment of your comment, not necessarily an endorsement of its contents.WATCH THIS EPISODE and subscribe to our channel: https://youtu.be/WxbQ2dhYLAY?si=P07P1eIhcFAMuifKFURTHER READINGLutnick refers to Carney’s comments on China trade as ‘political noise’https://nationalpost.com/news/lutnick-refers-to-carneys-comments-on-china-trade-as-political-noiseMark Carney just shook up the worldhttps://www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/20/opinion/mark-carney-just-shook-worldCanadian Armed Forces applications jump nearly 13%https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/article/canadian-armed-forces-applications-jump-nearly-13/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billkelly.substack.com/subscribe

In major breaking news, yesterday Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney directly addressed US President Donald Trump’s threats towards himself and Canada in his infamously humiliating Davos speech. Plus, Trump proved to the world just how much Mark Carney lives rent free in his mind when he sent a “letter” to the Prime Minister on social media, officially revoking his invitation to join Trump’s latest ego trip, the anti-NATO, anti-United Nations ‘Board of Peace’.Let’s review the most inspiring clips of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s courageous message for Canadians at the historic Quebec City citadel, and why the symbolism of this setting is such a poignant Canadian politics reminder.Tune into Episode 352 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for daily politics news updates.This politics news analysis was recorded on January 23, 2026.Don’t forget to like, share, comment and subscribe to support Bill’s work. THANK YOU!Become a podcast member for weekly public and private livestreams, and to hear Bill’s stories and life lessons from 50+ years as a broadcast journalist in his members-only series, THE WAY I SEE IT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeUbzckOLocFzNeY1D72iCA/joinListen to The Bill Kelly Podcast everywhere: https://kite.link/the-bill-kelly-podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBillKellyPodcast/featuredBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/billkellypodcast.bsky.socialSubStack: https://billkelly.substack.com/*Comment ‘likes’ on behalf of this channel are an acknowledgment of your comment, not necessarily an endorsement of its contents.WATCH THIS EPISODE and subscribe to our channel: https://youtu.be/idls6byVgYw?si=jUcCHrmxJFPmO03KFURTHER READINGWe choose Canada • Nous choisissons le Canada (PM Mark Carney’s full speech)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MTTo8Qt6tUFinance minister says Canada will not pay $1B US if it joins Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-gaza-board-of-peace-carney-9.7052479Carney says Canada ‘doesn’t live because of the United States’ | REUTERShttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=681JC36l-xIPM Mark Carney: “Now is the time to fight for our values.”https://www.youtube.com/shorts/2O1SjFIp8ZkTod Maffin Short on Quebec City Citadel history:https://www.youtube.com/shorts/0JMueAEHQMo This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billkelly.substack.com/subscribe

Do you think it’s a coincidence that US President Trump changed his tune about Greenland almost immediately after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s speech in Davos, in which he solemnly pledged: Canada’s “commitment to Article 5 is unwavering”, “we stand firmly with Greenland and Denmark”, in addition to emphasizing Canada’s continued investment in Arctic sovereignty, defense and building our Arctic military presence?In breaking world news the next day, Donald Trump meekly walked back his stance regarding imposing heavy tariffs on EU nations that did not support his takeover of Greenland, as well as his threat to use American military operations in order to do so.Tune into Episode 351 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for daily politics news updates.This politics news analysis was recorded on January 22, 2026.Don’t forget to like, share, comment and subscribe to support Bill’s work. THANK YOU!Become a podcast member for weekly public and private livestreams, and to hear Bill’s stories and life lessons from 50+ years as a broadcast journalist in his members-only series, THE WAY I SEE IT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeUbzckOLocFzNeY1D72iCA/joinListen to The Bill Kelly Podcast everywhere: https://kite.link/the-bill-kelly-podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBillKellyPodcast/featuredBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/billkellypodcast.bsky.socialSubStack: https://billkelly.substack.com/*Comment ‘likes’ on behalf of this channel are an acknowledgment of your comment, not necessarily an endorsement of its contents.WATCH THIS EPISODE and subscribe to our channel: https://youtu.be/kLpPCcX7MXI?si=p_HYsukqTdFI9QT3FURTHER READINGTrump rules out using force to acquire Greenlandhttps://www.politico.com/news/2026/01/21/trump-greenland-rules-out-force-00738640Trump says he won’t impose tariffs after reaching Greenland deal ‘framework’https://www.politico.com/news/2026/01/21/trump-greenland-tariffs-nato-00739429Trump is MAD! The World Can’t Stop Comparing Mark Carney and Donald Trump at Davoshttps://youtu.be/1NmvfyV2fAU?si=HHkV7VKh6UbFytfIMark Carney Davos Speech: Most JAW DROPPING Moments From the WAKE UP Call the World Was Waiting Forhttps://youtu.be/Z-CX8kIeQEo?si=_8x761TNKPVYDKiB This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billkelly.substack.com/subscribe