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The Red Passport

Louise Blais, Jeremy Kinsman, Peter Donolo

Booking Overview

An interview-led foreign policy and international affairs show focused on Canadian diplomacy, trade, and geopolitical decision-making, typically featuring senior diplomats, policymakers, and specialized experts alongside its hosts. Credible pitches include former officials, international trade lawyers, ambassadors, economists, and recognized experts on Canada’s global relationships; booking difficulty is high because the show’s guest pattern favors established authorities.

Metrics

Episodes: 50

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: Canada

Instagram: 231 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@thecic.org

opencanada@thecic.org

redpassport@thecic.org

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Host

Louise Blais - Former Canadian diplomat and Québec trade envoy with experience in international relations and trade policy.

Jeremy Kinsman - Former Canadian ambassador and senior diplomat with extensive experience in foreign policy and international affairs.

Peter Donolo - Former Canadian diplomat and senior public servant with experience in government, international affairs, and public policy.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Senior diplomats, former government ministers and officials, ambassadors, international trade lawyers, and recognized experts in Canadian foreign policy or global affairs.
Required Achievements:  
Senior government or diplomatic service, Leadership in international trade or public policy, Recognized expertise in Canadian foreign relations

Recent Guest Discussions

Lawrence Herman - The Changing Canada–united States Trade Relationship, Economic Resilience, And Stronger Commercial Ties With Europe And Asia.

John Manley - Canada’s Leverage With The United States, Trade, Iran, The G7, The United Nations, And The Gordie Howe Bridge.

Recent Topics

Foreign Policy, Diplomacy, International Relations, Trade, Geopolitics

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Red Passport
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Latin America Veers Right with Maxwell Cameron

October 10, 2026

A political shift is sweeping Latin America as voters turn to right-wing and populist leaders promising security, growth and stronger government. But is this an ideological realignment or another swing of the political pendulum? UBC political scientist Maxwell Cameron joins Jeremy Kinsman, Peter Donolo and Louise Blais to examine what is driving the region's rightward turn and how the Donroe Doctrine is reshaping Latin America. They also ask where these changes leave Canada as it tries to def...

Canada's European Pivot: Now What? with Sir Graham Watson

September 19, 2026

Canada and Europe have been growing closer for years but after an extraordinary week in Strasbourg, the relationship may be entering entirely new territory. Former European parliamentarian and party leader Sir Graham Watson joins Peter Donolo, Jeremy Kinsman and Louise Blais to unpack the move toward deeper Canada-Europe cooperation. From associate EU membership and student exchanges to defence procurement and Arctic sovereignty, they examine the opportunity, political risks and Watson's prov...

From Allies to Adversaries 25 Years After 9/11

September 12, 2026

Twenty-five years after Canada stood with the United States following the attacks of September 11, the relationship looks almost unrecognizable. Louise, Peter and Jeremy reflect on how they experienced 9/11, then fast-forward to the latest in the trade war and the changing politics of the United States. Is the current rupture temporary, or does Canada need to prepare for a fundamentally different relationship with its closest neighbour?

Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
The Red Passport
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How do I get in touch with The Red Passport?

The Red Passport is hosted by Louise Blais and Jeremy Kinsman. Its publicly listed emails are info@thecic.org, opencanada@thecic.org, and redpassport@thecic.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Red Passport?

The publicly listed emails for The Red Passport: info@thecic.org, opencanada@thecic.org, and redpassport@thecic.org.

How many listeners does The Red Passport have?

Podseeker estimates The Red Passport reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Red Passport?

The Red Passport typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior diplomats, former government ministers and officials, ambassadors, international trade lawyers, and recognized experts in Canadian foreign policy or global affairs. Common among recent guests: Senior government or diplomatic service; Leadership in international trade or public policy; Recognized expertise in Canadian foreign relations. Recent guests include Lawrence Herman and John Manley.

How hard is it to get booked on The Red Passport?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does The Red Passport cover?

Recent episodes cover Foreign Policy, Diplomacy, International Relations, Trade, and Geopolitics. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

info@thecic.org

opencanada@thecic.org

redpassport@thecic.org

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