Red Passport Podcast

Bob Rae on Leaving a Fractured UN

S02E17

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Recorded Monday December 29, 2025

Bob Rae talks about his five years as Canada’s Ambassador at the United Nations. And with Louise, Jeremy and Peter, he looks forward to the global challenges – and opportunities – of 2026, and how Canada and its allies can step up to reverse the damage caused by the Trump Administration, Russia and China.

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