20 Best Canadian Government Podcasts

1. Power and Politics

Every weekday afternoon, Power & Politics guides Canadians through the country's political news, with a regular cast of political panellists and the continuously unfolding drama of the Canadian political scene.
Podcast cbc.ca
Apple Rating 3 / 5Facebook Followers 212.1KTwitter Followers 230KInstagram Followers 11.7K Frequency 3 episodes / week Avg Length 51 min Since Oct 2020 Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact Get Influential Podcasters ContactsGet access to 100k active Podcasters, Influencers in 1500 niche categories.Get targeted media contact list in your niche at your fingertips so you can focus on running your campaign.Email us the categories of Podcasters you want to reach out for your marketing campaign at anuj@feedspot.com Copy email. We'll share active Podcasters list with verified email contacts in an Excel or CSV format.Email us

2. Canadian Politics is Boring

One host can't vote and the other doesn't want to. Join a new immigrant and a totally apathetic Canadian bumble through news, history and scandal. Hosted by Jesse Harley and Rhys Waters
Podcast canadianpoliticsisboring.com
Host Rhys Waters
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 186Twitter Followers 1.4KInstagram Followers 4.8K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 31 min Since Apr 2020 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

3. The Backbench

Dig into politics from the best seats in the House, with host Mattea Roach.Join Mattea and our rotating roster of panelists from across the country while we engage in discussions about what is happening in Canadian politics right now, and why it matters.
Podcast canadaland.com
Apple Rating 4.6 / 5Facebook Followers 21.5KTwitter Followers 4.5KInstagram Followers 11.6K Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 47 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

4. CanadaPoli

A Humorous Look at Canadian Federal Politics and Provincial Politics
Podcast podcasts.apple.com
Apple Rating 3.5 / 5Twitter Followers 4.7K Frequency 2 episodes / day Listen on Spotify Get Email Contact

5. Canadian Taxpayers Podcast

This podcast is for Canadians who want lower taxes, less waste and more accountable government. We go beyond the politics to push for policies that shrink tax bills. We break exclusive news stories about government waste that aren't covered by the media. And we enforce accountability and transparency for politicians in every political party
Podcast canadian-taxpayers-podcast.castos.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 127.1KTwitter Followers 14.5KInstagram Followers 19.9K Frequency 10 episodes / year Avg Length 34 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

6. National Citizens Inquiry

The National Citizen's Inquiry (NCI) is a citizen-led and citizen-funded initiative that is completely independent from government. In early 2023, the NCI heard from Canadians and experts, and investigated governments' COVID-19 policies in a fair and impartial manner.The NCI's purpose is to listen, to learn, and to recommend. What went right? What went wrong? How can Canadians and our governments better react to national crises in the future in a manner that balances the interests of all members of our society?
Podcast nci.podbean.com
Facebook Followers 8.4KTwitter Followers 31.3K Frequency 21 episodes / month Avg Length 62 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

7. Leaders on the Frontier

Since its inception in 1999, the Frontier Centre for Public Policy has been steadfast in its mission to foster Ideas for a Better Tomorrow. Through research, publications, educational events and policy analysis, Frontier has impacted dozens of governments and policy sectors. With Western Canadian roots and a drive to cultivate responsible citizenship, Leaders on the Frontier features discussions of common sense and good governance from this non-partisan, cutting-edge think tank.
Podcast leadersonthefrontier.podbean.com
Facebook Followers 8.3KTwitter Followers 2.6KInstagram Followers 467 Frequency 3 episodes / month Avg Length 63 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

8. Blakes Sound Business Podcast

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Blakes) presents Blakes Sound Business (formerly, Continuity), a podcast that examines how changes in the Canadian legal landscape can impact businesses in our post-COVID reality and beyond. We discuss the unique challenges, risks, legal developments, opportunities and government policies that you need to be aware of. We also cover diversity and inclusion and other social responsibility topics that matter to you.
Podcast blakes.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Twitter Followers 6.8KInstagram Followers 2.4K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 11 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

9. The Vanguard Podcast

Vanguard is Canada's oldest trade journal of record that provides a forum for Canada's security and defence community, discussing strategic perspectives and overviews of government and military policy and practice, through interviews with leading practitioners and contributions from renowned experts, including representatives from industry. The Vanguard Podcast follows in the footsteps of this great history and seeks to serve the Canadian Government by providing clear and concise information to educate on policy, trends, and industry news.
Podcast vanguard.libsyn.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Twitter Followers 1.5K Frequency 1 episode / quarter Avg Length 23 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

10. The Political Paradox Podcast

This weekly Canadian based podcast looks at current events and politics. We advocate for: Peace, Love, Liberty, Personal Responsibility, and Limited Government.
Podcast politicalparadox.libsyn.com
Host Paul Herriot
Facebook Followers 78Twitter Followers 92 Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 56 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

11. Source 24

In a world filled with shifting dynamics and complex international affairs, we bring you a unique vantage point that emphasizes individual liberty, national sovereignty, and the importance of upholding free speech. At Source 24, we stand for the principles of limited government intrusion and a staunch commitment to individual freedoms. Our mission is to bring you insightful analysis and reporting on the issues that transcend borders, such as economic shifts, political developments, natural disasters, and man made conflicts.
Podcast rss.com
Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 17 min Listen on Spotify Play Get Email Contact

12. Canadian Government Executive Radio

This is Canadian Government Executive Radio, the official podcast of Canada's oldest and most respected news resource for the public sectors federally, provincially, and municipally.
Podcast cgeradio.libsyn.com
Host Laskey Hart
Twitter Followers 2K Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 23 min Since Sep 2020 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

13. Girl, You Haven't Heard??

Girl, You Haven't Heard?? Is a podcast where we discuss Black History that the Canadian government would prefer we forget, and true crime cases from a critical perspective without the copaganda.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Host Jayda Hope
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Twitter Followers 356 Frequency 10 episodes / year Avg Length 29 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

14. From John To Justin

Join me as I look at the politics of Canada, from the time of Sir John A. Macdonald to Justin Trudeau. I look at every prime minister, every election, every opposition leader, every governor general and every premier.See why some made their marks, why some are terrible, and learn all the crazy stories of our political history.
Podcast canadaehx.com
Host Craig Baird
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 13.4KInstagram Followers 1.8K Frequency 14 episodes / year Avg Length 22 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

15. Freedom and Liberty Power Hour

A monthly podcast that will be discussing the landscape of Canadian and American politics, The economy and discussing how small government and free market ideas would make Canada more prosperous and free!
Podcast mfoley89.podbean.com
Host Mitchell Foley
Twitter Followers 1.2K Frequency 1 episode / year Avg Length 48 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

16. This Canadian Thinks

This Canadian Thinks is a political and news commentary opinion editorial podcast with a focus on matters of concern to Canadians.
Podcast buzzsprout.com
Facebook Followers 243Twitter Followers 51 Frequency 1 episode / quarter Avg Length 36 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

17. The Canadian Rabbit Hole

The podcast will contain conversations about current issues in Canada. One of the questions we will be asking is Canada really a democracy. We will be discussing the relationship between government, business, and Canadians, immigration, firearms, health care, indigenous relations housing, cost of living, and many more topics.
Podcast buzzsprout.com
Frequency 10 episodes / year Avg Length 37 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

18. inFocus with David Coletto

For the past 10 years, I've built one of Canada's leading polling and public opinion research firms: Abacus Data. And in that time, my team and I interviewed hundreds of thousands of Canadians and hosted focus groups across the country.This podcast will feature conversations with smart, curious, and interesting people who love politics, public policy, and figuring out what makes people think and act the way they do.If you work in polling or market research, public affairs, public relations, government relations, advocacy, or in communications this podcast is for you.
Podcast davidcoletto.substack.com
Host David Coletto
Frequency 2 episodes / year Avg Length 24 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact