This week on “It’s Political,” we bring you Toronto Star’s columnist Susan Delacourt’s interview with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The two sat down together on Jan. 17 in Windsor, Ont., for a candid conversation on his future and the future of his government.

In this episode: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Toronto Star columnist Susan Delacourt. Hosted by Althia Raj.

• 08:10 - On what’s shaping his views right now
• 10:56 - On the so-called “Freedom Convoy” hatred towards him 12:47 - On the criticism he’s ashamed of Canada’s past
• 16:05 - On Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre
• 20:14 - On why he plans to stick around for the next election
• 23:36 - On NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and the agreement with the NDP
• 25:27 - On the timing of the next election
• 25:55 - On U.S. President Joe Biden and the North American economy
• 30:42 - On being a “disruptor”
• 32:46 - On getting government to move faster
• 34:21 - On Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s health care reforms
• 36:17 - On the need for better data
• 38:30 - On what keeps him up at night.

“It’s Political” is produced by Althia Raj and Michal Stein. Kevin Sexton mixed the program. Our theme music is by Isaac Joel.