The Alberta Candidate Taking on Pierre Poilievre and Ottawa's Disconnect
In this special edition of The Lavigne Show, host Jason Lavigne sits down with Jonathan Bridges, the People's Party of Canada candidate running in the pivotal August 18th byelection, one that has brought Pierre Poilievre himself out west in an attempt to secure a safe Conservative seat.
But Jonathan isn't your average opponent. A mechanic, father of five, man of deep faith, and two-time PPC candidate, Bridges is rooted in the rural realities of Alberta. He speaks candidly about what drove him to politics: the lockdowns, the erosion of freedoms, and a desire to build a better country for his children, not one buried in debt and detached from its people.
Together, we explore:
- Why he believes the PPC is the only party that truly understands rural Alberta
- The fallout from COVID-19 mandates on mental health, church life, and local businesses
- His thoughts on independence, representation, and Pierre Poilievre’s absentee candidacy
- Why one PPC seat could tip the balance in Ottawa and spark real change
This is more than just an election. It’s a referendum on Ottawa’s arrogance and Alberta’s future.
📍Jonathan Bridges is local. He’s not a parachute candidate. He knows the land, the work, and the values of the people he hopes to represent.
📆 By-election Date: August 18, 2025
📲 Follow Jonathan on Facebook at “Jonathan Bridges – PPC” and on X @JohnBridge86
Join Paula & Jay over Tea & Coffee as they talk about the news of the day, life, and whatever comes up. Special Guest: Bruce Pardy
Good morning folks,
This morning @TeamPAJ and I need to attend to the family. The show this morning will be rescheduled. See you tomorrow!
God bless.
On January 10th, Canada’s leading voices in law, science, economics, Indigenous relations, youth protection, and government authority come together to reveal the Fundamental Truths shaping our country’s future.
Featuring
Jason Lavigne
Accredited Independent Journalist & Host of The Lavigne Show
Dr. Jack Mintz
Economist & Public Policy Scholar
Leighton Grey, K.C.
Constitutional Lawyer & Indigenous Rights Advocate
Mia Hughes
Director, Genspect Canada & Senior Fellow, MacDonald-Laurier Institute
John Carpay
President, Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms
Bath-Shéba van den Berg
Human Rights Lawyer & Specialist in International Law
Bruce Pardy
Professor of Law, Queen’s University & Executive Director, Rights Probe
Shawn Buckley
Constitutional Lawyer, Founder and Former Lead Counsel of the NCI, Founder & President of the NHPPA
Teresa Buckley
NHPPA & Former NCI Communications and Executive Director
Moderator: Nadine Wellwood
Political Commentator & Public Policy Advocate
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Due to the need to vote on several bills in the Legislature today, this interview with Hon. Mickey Amery will need to be rescheduled.
I'll post a new date and time as soon as I receive one.
Thanks!
Hi supporters,
It has been a long campaign and evening. Sadly, it appears that Team Lavigne won't be elected this time around.
We thank everyone who took the time to support us and got out to vote.
For the rest of the week, we are going to recharge, regroup, and get back to several projects that took a backseat to the campaign.
We'll be back next week ready to bring you even more shows, interviews, and truth.
Much love, God bless.
