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Political insiders and policy experts weigh in on the biggest stories in Candian politics every week. The Hill Times’ reporters take you behind the curtain, and reveal details that didn’t make it into the final version of their latest stories.

The Hill Times Hotroom is hosted and edited by deputy editor Peter Mazereeuw. The show is a Hill Times production. Art was created by senior online and graphic designer Joey Sabourin. Music attribution: “Faster Does It” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and “Acid Trumpet” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) (Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License)

The Haida Nation's governing council will soon get legal recognition from the federal government. It's on its way to settling the nation's land claims. Gaagwiis, the president of the Haida Nation, joins the Hot Room to talk about the Haida, and what legal self-governance means for their future. 

Conservative campaign strategist Dan Robertson explains how, why, and when political parties use "wedge" issues to improve their chances at winning an election.

Conservative campaign strategist Dan Robertson explains how, why, and when political parties use "wedge" issues to improve their chances at winning an election.

Conservative campaign strategist Dan Robertson explains how, why, and when political parties use "wedge" issues to improve their chances at winning an election.

With Donald Trump campaiging to lead his party into the U.S. presidential election this fall, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has once again dispatched ministers to lobby for Canada's interests in the United States. Hill Times reporter Neil Moss joins the podcast to explain the mission. 

With Donald Trump campaiging to lead his party into the U.S. presidential election this fall, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has once again dispatched ministers to lobby for Canada's interests in the United States. Hill Times reporter Neil Moss joins the podcast to explain the mission. 

With Donald Trump campaiging to lead his party into the U.S. presidential election this fall, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has once again dispatched ministers to lobby for Canada's interests in the United States. Hill Times reporter Neil Moss joins the podcast to explain the mission. 

MPs are set to return to the Hill, and the governing Liberals have plenty to do. What will top the agenda? Peter Mazereeuw talks it through with journalist Dale Smith.

MPs are set to return to the Hill, and the governing Liberals have plenty to do. What will top the agenda? Peter Mazereeuw talks it through with journalist Dale Smith.

MPs are set to return to the Hill, and the governing Liberals have plenty to do. What will top the agenda? Peter Mazereeuw talks it through with journalist Dale Smith.

Senator and psychiatrist Stan Kutcher joins The Hot Room to talk about the looming legalization of medical assistance in dying for people suffering from mental illness.

Senator and psychiatrist Stan Kutcher joins The Hot Room to talk about the looming legalization of medical assistance in dying for people suffering from mental illness.

Senator and psychiatrist Stan Kutcher joins The Hot Room to talk about the looming legalization of medical assistance in dying for people suffering from mental illness.

Peter Mazereeuw looks back on Ed Broadbent and his legacy in Canadian politics with Frances Abele, a political scientist who helped Broadbent to write his last book, and was his partner during the last years of his life.

Peter Mazereeuw looks back on Ed Broadbent and his legacy in Canadian politics with Frances Abele, a political scientist who helped Broadbent to write his last book, and was his partner during the last years of his life.

Peter Mazereeuw looks back on Ed Broadbent and his legacy in Canadian politics with Frances Abele, a political scientist who helped Broadbent to write his last book, and was his partner during the last years of his life.

The government wants to change the rules constraining Canada's spy agency, CSIS. Peter Mazereeuw talks to Professor Stephanie Carvin about the benefits, and the risks, of giving CSIS new powers.

The government wants to change the rules constraining Canada's spy agency, CSIS. Peter Mazereeuw talks to Professor Stephanie Carvin about the benefits, and the risks, of giving CSIS new powers.

The government wants to change the rules constraining Canada's spy agency, CSIS. Peter Mazereeuw talks to Professor Stephanie Carvin about the benefits, and the risks, of giving CSIS new powers.