Two big pieces of political news came through yesterday, with local Liberal MP Greg Fergus being elected by his peers as the new House Speaker following Anthony Rota's resignation through controversy. Meanwhile, Wab Kinew became the first First Nations provincial premier in Manitoba with a new majority.

Tom Mulcair, CTV Political Analyst and former federal NDP leader joins Patricia Boal to break down both new developments in Canada's political landscape.

Two big pieces of political news came through yesterday, with local Liberal MP Greg Fergus being elected by his peers as the new House Speaker following Anthony Rota's resignation through controversy. Meanwhile, Wab Kinew became the first First Nations provincial premier in Manitoba with a new majority.
Tom Mulcair, CTV Political Analyst and former federal NDP leader joins Patricia Boal to break down both new developments in Canada's political landscape.

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Upon the arrival of a highly-anticipated Spring Training slate, Blue Jays starting pitcher Shane Bieber was already ruled out for the start of 2026 due to injury. Since then, Jose Berrios and Trey Yesavage have joined the walking wounded, as Toronto rolls with a 5-man starting rotation for the time being. Technical producer Stephen Ellsworth dissects the past 4 weeks, identifies the biggest chunks of the 2026 calendar, and addresses Toronto's biggest AL East threat.

Upon the arrival of a highly-anticipated Spring Training slate, Blue Jays starting pitcher Shane Bieber was already ruled out for the start of 2026 due to injury. Since then, Jose Berrios and Trey Yesavage have joined the walking wounded, as Toronto rolls with a 5-man starting rotation for the time being. Technical producer Stephen Ellsworth dissects the past 4 weeks, identifies the biggest chunks of the 2026 calendar, and addresses Toronto's biggest AL East threat.

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During last weekend's musings, CFRA's Andrew Pinsent questioned the level of transparency over recent matters at Ottawa City Hall. This Saturday, he is turning his attention to Queen's Park, as Ontario's Premier tightens the province's access-to-information laws from the highest chains of command.

During last weekend's musings, CFRA's Andrew Pinsent questioned the level of transparency over recent matters at Ottawa City Hall. This Saturday, he is turning his attention to Queen's Park, as Ontario's Premier tightens the province's access-to-information laws from the highest chains of command.

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The best of Newstalk 580 CFRA for Friday, March 20th, 2026.

The best of Newstalk 580 CFRA for Friday, March 20th, 2026.

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