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Political insiders and policy experts weigh in on the biggest stories in Canadian 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: Gavin Gardiner.

Peter Mazereeuw speaks with Flavio Volpe, the president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association of Canada, about Donald Trump's chaotic approach to imposing and removing tariffs on Canada. Volpe weighs in on how Canada's political leaders how fared so far, and how Canada can win the fight. 

Shachi Kurl, the president of the Angus Reid Institute, talks us through her latest survey of Canadians and Americans on their support for democracy, strongmen, military rule, and more.

Shachi Kurl, the president of the Angus Reid Institute, talks us through her latest survey of Canadians and Americans on their support for democracy, strongmen, military rule, and more.

Shachi Kurl, the president of the Angus Reid Institute, talks us through her latest survey of Canadians and Americans on their support for democracy, strongmen, military rule, and more.

Carole Kennedy served as the director of the Canada Gazette for 15 years, retiring in 2007. She spoke with The Hot Room about how the Gazette works and why it should matter to Canadians.

Carole Kennedy served as the director of the Canada Gazette for 15 years, retiring in 2007. She spoke with The Hot Room about how the Gazette works and why it should matter to Canadians.

Carole Kennedy served as the director of the Canada Gazette for 15 years, retiring in 2007. She spoke with The Hot Room about how the Gazette works and why it should matter to Canadians.