The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge - Your Turn -- What Should Canada Do About Iran?

Episode Date: March 12, 2026

The politicians had their say during a House of Commons debate this week about the war in Iran. Today on The Bridge you get Your Turn on the same subject, and as always Bridge listeners are not shy about their feelings. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

And hello there, Peter Mansbridge here. You're just moments away from the latest episode of the bridge. The politicians have had their say, now it's your turn. What should Canada do in relation to the Iran war? That's coming right up. And hello there. Welcome to Thursday. Peter Mansperge here.

Thursdays is always your turn and the random ranter right here on the bridge. And this Thursday is no exception. You know, earlier this week, the House of Commons had a full-on debate on the Iran War and what Canada should be doing? Well, today it's your turn. We asked for letters and we got letters. Thoughtful letters for many of you about what Canada should do, what our position should be in terms of the Iran War.

So we get to that. And we'll also hear from the Random Ranger. he's got a really interesting take this week. It's, you know, I don't want to preempt it. We'll get to it in 20, 25 minutes or so. But he thought back to a film he'd seen as a young man, film produced by the National Film Board back in, I think it was the 1980s. And he uses it to talk about,

to talk about what Canada should be doing in terms of its defense production. So it'll be interesting, listen to that. But let's get to your letters first on the topic of the week for your turn, which is the Iran War and Canada, what we should be saying and doing. We start with Kristen Gite in Telqua, British Columbia. Now, if you're not sure where Telqua is, it's on the northwest B.C. coast, or it's in northwest B.C. About 350 clicks west of Prince George.

So here's what Kristen writes. How does Canada oppose the Iranian regime take nuclear risk seriously and avoid being dragged into a war? We keep room to maneuver. We debate seriously, mindful of Iranians among us. We speak with nuance. We prioritize de-escalation and the people being forgotten. and we recognize that mighty America is pursuing oil and minerals militarily,

with economic and territorial threats here. Robert McMillan on the other side of the country in Hope River, Prince Edward Island. We just don't know enough to make any kind of informed decision. However, that being said, Canada should remain neutral, as we have in so many other events in the past decades and not get involved. We have neither the military, intelligence community, or diplomatic relations to be a part of this in any way, shape, or form, other than to call for a quick and decisive end to this conflict.

Ken Peltschok in Newstad, Ontario. When Godzilla and Mothra fight, Mothra probably isn't as well known as Godzilla, but it's a moth-like monster who appears in several Godzilla films. When Godzilla and Mothra fight, Ken writes, sometimes you just need to let things unfold and pick up the pieces. That's what Canada ought to do in the no-win scenario of the USA and Israel at war with Iran. Hopefully, Trump declares mission accomplished soon

and brings the carriers home, and when the inevitable terrorist response comes, we should help in whatever way we can. Michael Artendale in Sudbury, Ontario. Changing information calls for changing stances. What Canada should do is take this as a warning and build a pipeline in Canada from Alberta to the eastern refineries in Canada

to be able to not need to import oil. Gabriella Forbes in Victoria. Former Liberal MP, Stephen, Stephen Owen noted the importance of not asserting right or certainty. Historically, Canada has been able to play the role of trusted intermediary, a middle power that can advocate toward not the perfect solution, but the best that can be worked out. There's nothing very glamorous about moderation. It may be safe, and it can be dull.

For a country and for political leaders to be modest is perhaps out of the way. of character, but it can be very powerful. John Michael Schneider in Hamilton. I'm feeling an odd sense of deja vu. Kuwait, Iraq, Pakistan, Syria, Libya, Gaza, Afghanistan, Yemen, Somalia, and now Iran again. My, which country will the U.S. bomb next? Bingo card is getting full. And my heart weighs heavy for the Iranian people. Now there's an even more hard-line leader with a revenge mandate in place.

What could go wrong? Next step is the aircraft carrier photo-op with Trump standing in front of a big sign that reads mission accomplished. Even he couldn't be that stupid to do that. Sean Aiken, Whitby, Ontario. I hope Mark Carney is thoughtful here and takes Jean-Cretchen's perspective on the Iraq War. He is in a difficult situation. not offending the sensitivities of Trump while sounding reasonable and rational

to Canadians and the world. Sharith Abdadalazin in Guelph, Ontario. There can be no peace without law, and there can be no law if we invoke one code for our opponents and another for our friends. If we do not live by international law, we live by anarchy,

where no one is safe. You cannot be selective in your defense of it. If you think that's naive, these are the words of Eisenhower and Margaret Thatcher. Well, that first part of what Sharif quoted was indeed from Dwight Eisenhower. He said it in October of 1956 during the Suez crisis when Britain, France, and Israel invaded Egypt. He emphasized that for the UN to be effective. International law must be applied equally to all and not just to enemies. The second part is indeed Margaret Thatcher, from 19.

John Minchell in Comox Valley, BC. Canada's position on the Iran War should be to stay out of it as much as possible. How will it end? Badly. If handled badly, which is highly likely, this could spiral into another forever war. It will take many years and increased diplomacy to get out of. Starting the war was a very bad thing, both an expenditure of munitions and distracting the parties from other conflicts like Ukraine and Taiwan.

Mark Engelden in Barrier, BC. This is an illegal war. Iran was engaged in talks to address the enriched uranium weapons issues, and Trump, with no warning, started bombing them. Iran was posing... He did keep warning them that he might do something. But that's Trump, right? Iran was posing no threat.

Some people might argue that. War crime. Trump assassinated Iran's leader. War crime. Trump bombed a children's school murdering schools of girls, scores of girls. War crime. Canada should be calling out these war crimes and not supporting this misguided war in any shape or form. Tim Stott in Minnesota, Manitoba. Whether we like it or not, we as a Western Democratic nation must support this war against the Iranian ruling. party. If Canada ever wants to be respected in the world again as a serious nation, it's time for our politicians to grab a backbone and stand up for something. No one likes a

backpedaling, wishy-washy response on anything, especially from a nation who lately likes to chirp from the sidelines. Stephen Lane in Berkeley, Michigan, that's a suburb of Detroit, one of our American listeners. As an American, I believe Canada should take a balanced approach to the war in Iran. Ottawa should stand with its allies while advocating for diplomacy and de-escalation. Iran's nuclear ambitions are concerning, but preventing a wider war and protecting civilians must remain the priority. Canada can play an important role as a voice of reason. Kate Wilson in Toronto Mark Carney flip-flopped on the Canadian response to the USA and Israel and their war against Iran. but we knew when he was elected that he had virtually no government experience beyond financial leadership.

Having said that, he's a smart man, and he won't make the same mistake again. Mike Brown in Brockville, Ontario. You know, that's in the Thousand Islands region of Ontario. No one knows for sure what the future of this war in Iran will be. We only know that while war is due end, the outcome is almost always born in pain. Matt Kavanaugh, B.C. Canada should steer clear of what's happening in Iran. Like Iraq in 2003, this is a dumb criminal enterprise.

Stay away. Carney's gaff, supporting the war, then backtracking, was revealing. He's walking a tightrope and slipped. It happens. But it reveals a fuzziness around the Carney doctrine. Strategic ambiguity is one thing when dealing with, the demented superpower next door. But it feels like strategic ambiguity is his approach to us, the electorate.

And that makes me uneasy. Mark LeBrun in Milton, Ontario. Whatever Canada's response to the situation, I hope that it will be a result of patient deliberation, have multi-party support so as to sow division in our country, so as not to sow division in our country. and most importantly reflect the interests of the heartbreaking Iranian citizens and others in the region, not our own political agenda.

Sherry Morgan, sorry, Sherry Moran in Ottawa. Many Iranian Canadians wanted Trump to attempt regime change in Iran, especially after the killing of protesters in January. And we all detest the proxy wars Iran has supported through Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis. but no war should be started by two tyrannical leaders outside of the international rules-based order with no real plan beyond bombardment of Iranians. The strike on the girls' school killing more than 170 says it all. Don Buckle in Tacomsa, Ontario, that's just east of Windsor.

Mark Carney has defined our role in this Iranian crisis accurately. One, support our NATO allies. Two, maintain sanctions. Three, continue to condemn human rights abuses. We are peacekeepers who support other like-minded nations. Our role is not to support individuals in their pursuit of domination. Josh Como in Montreal. The war is obviously ill-conceived,

and it seems very unlikely to make life better for anyone in Iran. I think the best thing Canada can do at this point is to be a welcoming new home for Iranian refugees. Peter Johnson in Oxford Mills, Ontario. That's south of Ottawa, about 45 minutes or so. Peter writes, I am against the war in Iran. It is illegal according to American law. It is illegal according to international law. The UN is against it, and so should Canada be.

Yes, Iran is a cruel, vile regime. This is the wrong way to correct a very bad situation. Marilyn Wallace, Fannie Bay, BC. The Iranian people deserve to be liberated from the oppressive Hamani regime. But with the midterm elections approaching, it is likely that Trump will abandon the Iranians, just like he did the Ukrainians. The impact on Middle East countries will worsen.

Canadians owe it to our Iranian diaspora to accelerate relocation, but we cannot become militarily embroiled in a disastrous American war, which will ultimately not improve Iranian lives. I wish it wasn't so. Matthew Scalarzik in Vernon, BC. Carney is in a tough spot. He must balance his position on Iran with the upcoming Kuzman negotiations. He needs to remain pragmatic,

and keep Canada's interests at the forefront. The trouble is we have a business professional trying to negotiate with an irrational, blindfolded child swinging at a globe-shaped pinata. I wish them all the best, as there is no easy answer here. Godspeed, Mr. Prime Minister. Melanie Ducharm in Werner, Ontario. The PM is in an unenviable position

regarding the Iran situation. He's caught between the Conservative Party and the NDP, each at opposite ends of the spectrum on Canada's position, while needing to maintain diplomatic relations with the U.S. to keep the trade talks alive. Trying to appease has resulted in muddy communication, which is opposing parties and media on full attack. Regardless of what he says or does, it will not be well received by some. Deny Ladysseur in Gatno, Quebec. Since the end of the Second World War, the U.S. has failed in all of its military operations. From Korea to Afghanistan, Iran will be no different.

Sadly, the people of Iran will remain under the boot of an autocratic regime, theocratic or military, placed there by another autocrat. Canada needs to stay well away from it. Jane Keist in Canmore, Alberta. Canada should not become involved in the U.S. illegal Middle East War. We need our military and intelligence services watching and protecting our Arctic flanks. We cannot be complacent about potential risks when focus is drawn away from Russia and U.S. threats to our sovereignty. The orange menace is unpredictable. It's a lose-lose situation for

Canada if we partake physically for either side. We can be supportive in rapid deal. escalation. T.C. Tsang in Vancouver. Canada's position on the war in Iran should be the answer to the following question. Which side are you more likely to send your children to for schooling? Maybe Donald Trump is a dislikable president from Canada's point of view, but there's no rational reason to be on Iran's side on this with the ideologies that regime stands. for. Let's take one more before we take our break. Calam Arnold in Guelph, Ontario. Calum writes, Canada's role in Iran should be to help Iranians, not to bolster American-Israeli aggression. If Canada's military still follows the mandate to keep the peace, my view is that our soldiers

should be uniquely suited to providing a lifeline to Iranian citizens who can neither rely upon American aid or their own despotic government for protection. It's clear from your letters that you have been thinking about this a lot this week. And not surprisingly, it's at the front end of all the headlines. It's the top of the newscasts. News anchors are in the Middle East, many of them anyway. And they're trying to put forward the idea of a region at war. with itself in some cases,

but with the Americans in there bombing consistently with some disastrous results. A number of you mentioned the school bombing, which was in the opening minutes of the war. And it took the Americans 10 days before they started to concede it may well have been them. Every indicator points to the fact it was a strike by a U.S. missile. Bad targeting mistake. These things happen when you have a war. That's how the first Canadians

were killed in Afghanistan. A mistake by an American fighter jet by those operating that jet. Anyway, really appreciate your letters. And we've got... I have many more of them to come. We're going to take our break, and then we're going to come back and hear from the Random Ranter. His thoughts on a related subject. We'll do that right after this. And welcome back. You're listening to The Bridge for this Thursday.

It's a Your Turn and a Random Ranter Day. You're listening on Sirius XM, Channel 167, Canada Talks, or on your favorite podcast platform. Glad to have you with us. However, you are joining us on this day. All right, Thursdays means the random ranter. And this is, this is, this is in many ways unlike some of the rants he's done before. But it's, I found it fascinating. As soon as he told me he was thinking of doing this, I said, yeah, absolutely, this is great.

Go for it. So here he is, going for it, the random ranter for this week. Here we go. I was just a kid in the 80s when Canada bought a fleet of F-18s. And the one thing that stuck with me from then had nothing to do with what the politicians had to say about it, nothing to do with the reviews of the plane's performance, or even the awe-inspiring sight of one going straight vertical at an air show. No, what stuck with me was when I saw a guy named Bob Demart say on TV,

what are you going to do with 135 airplanes anyway? we're going to put 50 of them in Europe and 50 of them over here in Canada and 35 or so in mothballs for spares. And what are you going to do with 50 airplanes in a country as big as Canada? Now, I can hardly blame you if you don't know who Bob Demart is. I didn't remember his name. So I had to Google around to see if what I remembered from that time was an actual memory or just some kind of fever dream I made up. But I found it. Bob Demart was a Carmen Manitoba plane inventor and subject of an NFB film titled The Defender,

which chronicled his attempt to make an all-Canadian, high-volume, low-cost, low-tech fighter plane. The film itself is pure Canadian. It showcases the quirky genius of an inventor, and it really captures the feel of the 70s and 80s. There's a lot in that movie, and I highly recommend you look it up online and watch it. because besides being a blast from the past, there's something to Bob Demart's ideas, something that maybe wasn't as evident then,

but is clearly evident now. Now, Demart's idea was pretty simple. He figured that a mass of low-cost planes would be able to overwhelm a low-volume, high-tech, high-cost opponent. It's taken 40 years to prove it, but with the advent of drones, technology is finally caught up to Demart's idea

and proven him correct. There's even a fancy term for it. Cost asymmetric warfare. And it's a great way for all the Davids of the world to level the playing field with the Goliaths out there. Simply put, interceptor missiles are no match for an onslaught of drones. Neither are tanks or even fighter jets.

Sure, they can shoot them down, but when they keep coming and coming, how long can a country keep it up? Advanced weapon systems don't grow on trees. I mean, for all their advantages, how long can the U.S. keep using $5 million Patriot missiles to take out $20,000 Shawhead drones? How long can they keep launching $15 million thad interceptors

to take out $200,000 ballistic missiles? It's bad math, but it gets even worse when you consider the production inequity. The United States is currently producing 96,000, thads per year, and somewhere in the range of 600 patriots. By comparison, this year alone, Russia, just Russia, is producing 79,000 guarantos, their version of the Iranian Shahad drone. That's enough to overwhelm all the missile defenses in the world. So when you look at all that, it really makes me question just how badly we need to have a fleet of F-35s or even the cheaper

Gripens. The way I see it, we're at a crossroads right now when it comes to rebuilding our military. We need to be prepared for how war will look tomorrow and not how it looked 20, 30, 40 years ago, or for that matter, even two years ago. From what I'm seeing, modern war doesn't seem to be as much about big-ticket items like tanks and fighter jets. It seems to be about drones, drones, and more drones. I mean, just look at what Ukraine is doing with them. They're sinking ships, blowing bridges, taking out nuclear bombers, and they're doing it at a fraction of the price of traditional weapon systems. Now, don't get me wrong, I'm not saying we don't need any jets at all,

but like Bob Demart said, Canada is a big country. To secure all of it, we need more than just a fleet of jets, especially at a time when our sovereignty in the north is being threatened. The answer to me seems obvious. We need planes, yes, but importantly, we need lots more. more drones, and we need ones that can withstand the harsh conditions of the Arctic, and that can be deployed in serious numbers to reinforce our presence there. Currently, those types of drones don't exist, but they are being developed,

and that sounds like an opportunity to me, because who better to build cold weather drones than cold weather Canadians? Well, there he is, the random ranter for this week. Now, you may want to look at this film. It's easy to access, and I'll tell you how in a sec. But I found it fascinating, and I, you know, I love to go back and look at stuff that, you know, a lot of people considered Bob Demard. And I remember the name because I used to live in Manitoba.

And you'd hear stories about him. And, you know, he was, he loved airplanes. He loved to fly around in the planes that he basically built or rebuilt. built. But, you know, a lot of people considered them, you know, kind of quirky. But here we are all these years later looking at what he's doing it or what he did back then and saying, you know, he had an idea. He had an idea and we're seeing it borne out now.

Not exactly along the lines that he was saying, but the general idea is there. You want to look at it? It would be fun. Now, keep in mind, this is not the, there. the Whiz-Bang production that we're used to today. This is kind of late 80s. Easy to access. Go to Google or whatever your search engine it may be.

And just type in NFB, a national film board, NFB, the Defender. That's the name of the film. And it'll pop up and you can access and watch it. Released in May of 1989. director is a chap by the name is Stephen Lowe. 54 minutes long. I don't think you'll be disappointed.

I think you might have a good time watching that. All right. Thanks to the random ranter. And let's get back to, well, we've got a few more of your letters. So let's hear what they have to say. Robert Ong in Toronto. Canada's response to the worrying escalation, escalating war in the Middle East that's non-military in nature is to issue emergency export permits for oil and gas

to be exported to Asia in particular. Countries all over Asia are starting, John Peter, let's get your reading a little more up to speed here. Countries all over Asia are staring at the abyss with respect to their energy supplies. Canada can help steer them away from potential economic collapse and civil unrest with our abundance of oil and gas. Henri Vodin in Ottawa. I'm confused. Is the war still on? Has the U.S. achieved its goals as Israel?

What are their conditions for victory? If Iran destroys the facility where the Mossad have stored their copies of the Epstein files, will the Americans walk away? What should Canada's rule be? In the wise words of Monty Python's search for the Holy Grail, Run away. Joanne Stevens in Vancouver. President Trump has Rambo, I mean Pete Hexas,

and surely has no need for Canada. Maybe we can help with the aftermath. In the meantime, a pox on the governments of Iran, the USA, and Israel. I never thought I would say that. and on Hamas and Hezbollah as well. My pox list is much longer, but there is a word limit. Mark Renick in Guelph, Ontario. The role for Canada is to put more oil online.

Unless a NATO partner, Turkey, is dragged into the conflict. Canada should wait. and there have been warnings for Turkey. A number of missiles, I think, one or two, seemed to have been fired that way and were knocked down before they could get to Turkish airspace. But that sets off a chain reaction, as you know. Obviously Turkey gets upset,

but Turkey's a NATO country, and the NATO Article 5 or 4, whichever one it is, calls on all NATO partners to respond if one of its members is attacked. Rob Biarnison in Carbury, Manitoba. Canada should do their utmost to distance themselves from the arbitrary person walking down the street yelling at the clouds. The whole premise of this war contains contrary and false assertions, along with ridiculous and simplistic statements of intentions.

Canada is best to walk the neutral line. Iran is a horrific actor, and the U.S. at best is a knee-jerk autocracy. Naj Mahani in the Quebec Laurentians. Mark Carney failed to uphold his Davos speech by not condemning Israel's preemptive strikes, which dragged the Americans into a war who sold Ben to. beneficiary is Russia. I'm not sure how hard they were dragged. Iran seems as the only one country in the world that is standing up to Donald Trump's

game of risk and conquering rich reserve nations insisting on international law, condemning war in the middle of talks, acknowledging the killing of 160 schoolgirls, acknowledging the war, environmental crime of hitting oil refineries, and water desalination plants time before the rain was the least expected from him. I trust he will cave when America comes for us next. Constance Menzies in Narrow, Manitoba. There are a lot of Manitoba letter writers this week on a Manitoba-themed show in the sense of Bob Demart from Carmen's film.

Constance Menzies writes, though Canada must be tactful with our U.S. neighbor, we must follow rules of international laws. We must also not chime into the narrative set out by the U.S. and recognize that war in Iran is an elevated action between desperate warlords evading their own domestic problems we cannot take part in. Canada should provide support for Canadians stranded throughout the Middle East. And stranded many have been. Paul Gettys in Zurich, Ontario. That's, you know, not far west from here in Stratford.

Almost to the shores of Lake Huron. Paul writes, The most recent war initiated by the U.S. on Iran highlights perhaps one of the only flaws I can find with Prime Minister Carney, and to some extent his trusted officials. Carney's initial response to the war, in my opinion, demonstrated his lack of intellectual honesty. I believe the war was not unexpected,

and as such his experts could have guided him to pause, reflect, and be informed before commenting. You know, I don't know, but I'm sure that many of them wished a pause had been taken, including, I'm sure, the prime minister, but I don't know that, I'm just guessing. Mike Warcontine in Nanaimo, BC. I am not sure this is a war. What I have seen is a couple of countries flexing their enormous muscle

by killing the leader and most of his family, attempting to destroy their Navy and Air Force, wiping out critical infrastructure, and devastating the population, all for the objective of what? I would stay away from this far, far away. You know, the expression of the fog of war and how often we don't really know what's happening. And you've got to take the claims of one side or the other very carefully.

You know, destroying their Navy, I think it was about the second day of this war that the Americans, whether it was Heggs of the Trump or both of them, announced we've destroyed their Navy. That was about 25 ships slash boats ago. So obviously they hadn't destroyed it then, and who knows what they've destroyed so far. There's clearly been a lot of ships sunk, a lot of boats sunk. You know, Trump keeps calling them ships,

and we're looking at these little speedboats. Those aren't ships. Nevertheless, they've sunk a considerable amount of Iranian naval architecture, but that it's being destroyed? I don't know yet. Rosanna Servi in Toronto. As Canada said no to the war in Iraq, Canada should say no to the war in Iran.

However, there are people needing food, water, and medications. When it is safer to do so, Canada is obligated to help provide humanitarian assistance. And you know what? I'm sure they will. Although, you know, certainty is a difficult thing sometimes. You know, we've debated for the past few weeks whether or not we should be helping the people of Cuba. And to what extent, as they suffer through an oil embargo?

Glenn McLaughlin in Regina, Glenn writes, is this war to address Iran's threat to global security, or is it based on Trump's intuition? We'd have the answer to these questions if Trump had tried to assemble a coalition and made the case, or if Trump had sought authorization from the U.S. Congress and made the case. He did neither. It's now obvious there is no coherent objective.

Canada should stay the hell away until we know what the aim actually is. Josh Winters in Surrey, BC. This conflict in Iran doesn't really involve us, and it shouldn't. I have no love for the Iranian regime, but history has shown you cannot bomb a theocracy into change. I worry that the people watching their country being torn apart and leaders killed today may become the extremists or even the fighters of tomorrow. Many Gulf nations also have capable militaries of their own, yet they aren't all rushing to fight a war in their region. Canadians have never shied away from risking life and limb to help internationally, but that doesn't mean we should blindly join a conflict without consultation,

clear objectives, or most importantly, an exit strategy. Cindy Zampa in Erdry, Alberta Canada's role in Trump's illegal war in Iran. One, stay out of it. Two, focus on keeping Canadians safe, including bringing our citizens home, keeping them out of areas of conflict, protecting our citizens and institutions from attack in our own land. And three, assist in defending European NATO allies as we are able and when requested.

Just three letters left here this week. Patrick Chung in Toronto. Canada is well known as a peacekeeper when international crises occur. Our last active mission was in Afghanistan, where 150,000. 58 brave young soldiers paid the ultimate price, and plus one public servant. With Iran, where the U.S. and Israel started a war without knowing the immense consequences to the rest of the world, we must sit back and wash our hands of it. Willis Spencer in Owens Sound, Ontario. The war to limit the creation of nuclear weapons is reasonable and logical.

However, I see the war only as another new headline stunt. for Donald Trump. He has been suckered by Israel to work for their causes, right or wrong. No, we should not get in the middle. Let Trump sink his own ship on his own. And our last letter this week is from Donna Wilson in Cowichon Valley, BC. I don't believe there is any reason to think this war is going to end any differently than the war is instigated by the U.S. in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Libya.

I don't see a good ending for this, especially for the people of Iran. To think otherwise would be to believe that Trump is capable of caring about anyone other than himself. Most certainly the Iranians have been living under a brutal regime for years, but this is not the solution. Thank you for your letters. Thank you for your thoughts on this. It's been a week where the political, politicians you sent to Ottawa of being giving their views on it.

And that's the way the process works and the system works. And that's the way democracy works. You vote them. They're supposed to deliver for you in the house. But at the same time, it's good to hear what you have to say. And I know so many of you enjoy Thursdays and enjoy writing. We don't get every letter on And this week we did

You know, we had sort of decided we were going to Run week two of the Canada-U.S. relationship And can it ever be put together again? But this came up and we decided we would get right to it. Now, we still have a second show on that topic And we may still run it Because there were a lot of good comments. Anyway, we'll think about this

that this weekend and we'll see. Before we get to next week's your turn. And the random renter, of course. Check that film out if you get a chance. It's fun to watch. And there's a lesson in it. Okay. That's going to do it for today here on the bridge.

Tomorrow is Friday. Good talk. Chantal, Bruce. Not sure what we'll talk about? Well, I imagine. I'm sure we'll. We'll talk a little bit about the continuing push for a majority, and now that Mark Carney has MPs who've crossed the floor from both sides,

from the left and from the right, what does that do to his caucus? Is that going to be a majority government now? And if it is, what will that mean? I'm sure we'll talk about those things. And much more when the bridge returns in, a little less than 24 hours. I'm Peter Mansbridge. Thanks so much for listening today.

Always a treat to hear what you have to say. Talk again tomorrow.