Canada’s political landscape is being shaped by forces far beyond our borders—and some closer to home than many realize. In this episode of The Weekly Take, we break down seismic global and domestic developments that will directly affect Canadians’ economy, culture, and democratic voice. Host: Jonathan Harvey, political commentator and analyst, unpacks the week’s biggest stories—from a dramatic U.S. intervention in Venezuela to cultural, economic, and governance crises unfolding here in Canada. Find him across social media: @ItsJonathanHarvey

Key Topics Covered:

• Venezuela’s Turning Point: How the U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro could reshape global energy markets and impact Canada’s economy

• Men’s Health & Masculinity: Why Canada faces a growing crisis among men—and how ideology may be making it worse

• Education & Democracy: How school board consolidation is stripping parents and voters of real influence

• Chrystia Freeland & Ukraine: Conflict-of-interest concerns surrounding Canada’s role in Ukraine’s reconstruction

• Trump’s USMCA Demands: Why U.S. pressure on dairy, media, and digital laws could actually benefit Canadian consumers

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• (00:00:00) - Canada's Week in Review: Venezuela's Turning Point, and More
• (00:01:04) - US Military Intervention in Venezuela
• (00:04:14) - The Venezuelan case in US courts
• (00:06:40) - The Liberals' National Strategy for Men's Health
• (00:11:00) - Canada's school boards: More autonomy, less democracy
• (00:14:06) - Christia Freeland Named Economic Advisor to Ukraine
• (00:18:03) - Why Trump's USMCA demands could actually be a win for