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38:18

Christopher Dummitt on Responsible Government

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2025/12/18

What if one of the most defining moments in Canadian democracy wasn’t Confederation, but a riot that burned Parliament to the ground in Montreal? In this episode of History Matters, I’m joined by Christopher Dummitt, professor of Canadian history at Trent University and host of the acclaimed podcast 1867 and All That.Together, we dive into the dramatic political turning points of the 1830s and 1840s, including the Rebellion Losses Bill, the rise of responsible government, and the tensions that

27:47

Nigel Biggar and Margaret MacMillan in Conversation...

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2025/12/11

This episode is the second of two taken from a CIHE event held in March 2025 with OxfordProfessor Nigel Biggar, recently appointed to the UK House of Lords, and MargaretMacMillan, Companion of the Order of Canada.This second part features the conversation between Lord Biggar and Professor MacMillanthat followed his opening statement. They examined the moral complexity of empires, especially the British Empire, and the modern push to revise or erase elements ofCanadian history. Margaret MacMillan

31:07

Nigel Biggar on Colonialism: A Moral Reckoning

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2025/12/04

This episode is the first of two taken from a CIHE event held in March 2025 with renowned historians Professor Nigel Biggar, recently appointed to the British House of Lords and author of the 2023 book, Colonialism: A Moral Reckoning, and Professor Margaret MacMillan, Companion of the Order of Canada, and author of The Uses and Abuses of History, among many other books.In the first of two parts, Lord Biggar presents key arguments from his book Colonialism: A Moral Reckoning, challenging one-sided

40:19

Allan Levine on Canada’s ‘Dollar a Year Men’ in World...

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2025/11/27

Did you know that in World War II, Canada’s “best business brains” traded Bay Street boardrooms in support of the country's war effort?In this episode of History Matters, I sit down with Winnipeg-based historian and author Allan Levine to talk about his new book, The Dollar a Year Men: How the Best Business Brains in Canada Helped to Win the Second World War (Barlow Books, 2025).We open with a gripping story from December 1940: C.D. Howe, E.P. Taylor, and other Canadian industrialists crossing a

47:02

Sean Conway on Separate School Education in Ontario

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2025/11/20

In this episode, host Allan Williams welcomes historian and former Ontario cabinet minister Sean Conway for a wide-ranging discussion that connects contemporary political decisions to their deeper historical roots.Conway reflects on the Ontario provincial election of 1985, which brought an end to the 42 year PC dynasty, and the unusual circumstances that led to his receiving official briefings on the “Separate School Funding” issue as much as six weeks before the Frank Miller government fell and

39:17

The Dictionary of Canadian Biography

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2025/11/13

What happens when a national biography doesn’t just celebrate—or condemn, but strives to understand? In this episode, I sit down with historian David A. Wilson to explore how the DCB is rethinking who gets included, how language is updated without “rewriting” the past, and why a birdseed magnate—James Nicholson—helped launch Canada’s most important biographical project. In this episode, I sit down with historian David Wilson, General Editor of the Dictionary of CanadianBiography, to discuss the

35:19

J.D.M. Stewart on The Prime Ministers

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2025/11/06

Host Allan Williams welcomes J D M James Stewart, author, broadcaster, podcaster, and veteran teacher, to discuss The Prime Ministers, Canada’s Leaders and the Nation They Shaped Sutherland House, 2025. They revisit R B Bennett’s reputation in the shadow of the Depression, examine Mackenzie King’s wartime stewardship, and consider how crisis, longevity, and electoral success drive rankings that often place King, Macdonald, and Laurier at the top. Stewart outlines his research approach using Hansard,

25:28

Tribute to Historian Tim Cook

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2025/10/31

Host Allan Williams welcomes J.D.M. Stewart, Eric McGeer, and Christopher Dummitt for a special tribute to Tim Cook, the award-winning Canadian military historian and chief historian/director of research at the Canadian War Museum. The panel reflects on Cook’s life, generosity, and extraordinary output—19 books that made the World Wars accessible without sacrificing scholarly rigour. They spotlight must-reads including The Secret History of Soldiers, Warlords, Lifesavers and Body Snatchers, and his

26:16

David Frum on ‘Settlers & Colonialists

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2025/10/24

What does settler colonialism really mean, and how does it shape the way we see Canada’s past? In this special live episode of History Matters, we feature journalist and author David Frum delivering his talk “Settlers and Colonialists,” recorded at a CIHE event in Toronto.Frum challenges audiences to think critically about how the language of settler colonialism has reframed the histories of Canada, the U.S., and Israel, and what that means for national identity, guilt, and democracy today. Whether

39:10

Patrice Dutil on Sir John A Macdonald

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2025/10/24

What if one year and one election defined Canada’s destiny? In this first episode of History Matters, I speak with historian Patrice A. Dutil about his new book Ballots and Brawls: The 1867 Canadian Election, and why context matters in understanding our past.We unpack the first election after Confederation, the chaos of open ballots and political brawls, and how a fragile democracy took root under Sir John A. Macdonald. Patrice also shares insights from his award-winning Sir John A. Macdonald and

00:59

New Podcast History Matters

History Matters by Canadian Institute for Historical... ·

2025/10/24

History Matters brings Canada’s past to life through conversations with leading historians, authors, and thinkers. Hosted by Allan Williams of the Canadian Institute for Historical Education, each episode explores the people, events, and ideas that shaped our country, from Confederation to contemporary debates about memory, democracy, and identity.

29:01

Vickery Bowles on public libraries and parliamentary...

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2025/10/24

How does a library protect democracy? In this episode, I speak with Vickery Bowles, former City Librarian of Toronto, about how the Toronto Public Library became the largest library system in North America, 100 branches strong.We talk about the Toronto Reference Library, its remarkable special collections, and why intellectual freedom remains a core democratic value. Plus, Vickery shares news of a big milestone: all 100 branches are now open on Sundays for the first time ever.Vickery

00:30

Introducing History Matters a Podcast By Canadian...

History Matters by Canadian Institute for Historical... ·

2025/10/02

Canada’s history is full of triumphs, tensions, and turning points. Yet too often, it’s reduced to headlines or overshadowed by present-day debates. History Matters was created to give space for deeper conversations — ones that connect the past to the present, and help us see why context matters more than ever.Through engaging storytelling, candid interviews, and spirited discussion, History Matters will explore:The pivotal choices and challenges that have shaped CanadaStories of the people — both

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