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The Canadianist is the weekly podcast hosted by Christopher M. Michaud, founder of the United Canadian Centrist Party. Each episode steps back from the daily headlines to explore what's really happening in Canada, why so many Canadians feel the country is changing, and what we can do about it. Through thoughtful conversations, systems-based analysis, and practical ideas, The Canadianist challenges partisan thinking and offers a different vision for Canada's future. Part analysis, part movement, and part blueprint, this is where the ideas behind the United Canadian Centrist Party take shape—and where a new conversation about Canada begins. For deeper analysis, original articles, and ongoing coverage of the issues shaping our country, visit TheCanadianist.news . As the companion publication to the podcast, it provides the context behind the headlines, explo
Christopher M. Michaud hosts The Canadianist, a society show with 51 episodes published.
I’ve always thought there was still a place on radio for this. An hour. A good book. No shouting, no scrolling, no panel of six people talking over each other. This Sunday night at 8, The Canadianist Radio Network launch
Canada doesn’t need another political team shouting from the sidelines. It needs Canadians talking to each other again. In this Leader’s Message, Christopher M. Michaud explains why the United Canadian Centrist Party is
A morning coffee, a stop at the Shell station, and a few thoughts about where the United Canadian Centrist Party is going. In this episode, I briefly revisit our first two Foundational Provisions, Canadianism and Democra
Quebec’s approaching provincial election offers one of the clearest demonstrations of what’s wrong with Canada’s voting system. In 2022, the Parti Québécois received more votes than the Quebec Liberals but elected only t
The Gordie Howe International Bridge is open, but questions remain about the agreement Canada made with the United States to get it operating. When opposition MPs tried to launch a committee review, Liberal MPs blocked i
Another day, another round of tariff headlines out of the United States. The tariffs matter. The uncertainty they create is real. But they also remind us how much of Canada's political conversation begins somewhere else.
The program you are about to hear is a work of speculative fiction. Although the events depicted are fictional, the institutions, laws, treaties, capabilities, and public officials referenced throughout this presentation
This one's a little different. I wanted to record this earlier today, but life had other plans. September is coming up fast, and between writing, planning a GTA book tour, organizing keynote talks, and building everythin
Canada feels different. Most of us can sense it, even if we struggle to explain exactly why. Politics have become louder, trust has become harder to find, and more Canadians than ever seem to feel like they don't quite f
What started as a conversation with my brother about Ukraine turned into something much bigger. One question led to another. Ukraine. Temporary foreign workers. Housing. Jobs. Affordability. By the end of the conversatio
For months, the conversation about the Conservative Party has focused on campaign tactics, messaging, and media strategy. But what if those aren't the real issues? In this episode of The Canadianist , Christopher M. Mich
On the 82nd anniversary of D-Day, we remember the Canadians who landed on Juno Beach and helped change the course of history. Their generation endured sacrifice on a scale that is difficult to imagine today. Many never r
As the United States approaches its 250th birthday, Canadians are having a renewed conversation about our relationship with our closest neighbour, largest trading partner, and longtime ally. In this episode of The Canadi
Canada just entered a technical recession. The political blame game started immediately. But Christopher M. Michaud isn't interested in who lit the match; he wants to know why the smoke alarms don't work. A look at long-
Today’s upload is a little different. This is the premiere episode of Canadianism, originally released on its own dedicated channel, but I’m sharing it here on The Canadianist as well so listeners can discover the broade
Behind the scenes while preparing the next episode of The Canadianist. A simple thought about something Canada may have lost along the way, shared experiences, shared conversations, and the feeling that we were all parti
Canada’s immigration debate has entered a new phase, and it’s no longer simply about immigration itself. In this episode of The Canadianist, Christopher M. Michaud explores the growing loss of public trust surrounding im
Canada just announced the new Canada Strong Fund, a proposed $25 billion investment vehicle designed to support major national projects in energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, and critical minerals. Supporters see it a
A press conference exchange with Prime Minister Mark Carney this week may have revealed more than intended. What began as a question about Ontario’s alcohol distribution quickly shifted into something much larger, a refr
A real conversation sparked this episode. Christopher M. Michaud breaks down a discussion with a young Canadian in his twenties, educated, serving in the military, doing everything right, and still not seeing a future fo
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