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West Coast Shifts (w/ Kevin Falcon, BC Liberal Leader)

Posted on January 18, 2023 by

In the final episode of our four-part series on politics in the western provinces, Jason is joined by the leader of the BC Liberals, Kevin Falcon. The two discuss the big changes that took place in the province over the past year, including two new party leaders and the forthcoming change in name for the BC Liberals. They also dive into policy and look at what Kevin’s priorities are for the year ahead!

Taking Stock of 2022 (w/ Michael Cooke, Rosa Ellithorpe and Tasha Kheiriddin)

Posted on December 28, 2022December 28, 2022 by

In our final episode of 2022, host Adam Owen is joined by Navigator colleagues Michael Cooke, Rosa Ellithorpe and Tasha Kheiriddin. The panel unpacks this year’s top events and highlights what 2023 may bring from foreign affairs and healthcare to grocery prices and the possibility of a federal election.

Fixing Toronto’s Housing Crisis (w/ Councillor Brad Bradford)

Posted on December 20, 2022 by

Toronto, among many cities across Canada, is facing a generational housing crisis. With soaring costs, those looking to buy in the city are being shut out of the market and renters are faced with limited options for an affordable place to call home. This week, Adam sits down with Brad Bradford, Toronto City Councillor and Chair of the City’s Planning and Housing Committee to talk about the “Housing Action Plan” that City Council recently adopted, and to discuss whether it has what it takes to overcome the city’s biggest challenge.

The Parents are Mad (w/ Melanie Paradis and Jen Gerson)

Posted on December 16, 2022 by

Parents are feeling left behind as children’s hospitals fill up and local medicine shelves remain empty. This week, Adam is joined by Melanie Paradis, the president of Texture Communications and a veteran political communicator, and Jen Gerson, a freelance writer and co-founder of “The Line”, a Canadian commentary website, to discuss the political implications of government delay and mismanagement as flu, RSV, and COVID season continues to disproportionately affect children and debilitate households.

Alberta Sovereignty and Municipal Matters (w/ Minister Rebecca Schulz)

Posted on December 15, 2022 by

On this episode, Western Edge continues to look back at this year in politics. Jason was joined by Alberta’s Municipal Affairs Minister Rebecca Schulz. The two took a look back at an eventful year, including the leadership race, the controversial Alberta Sovereignty Within a United Canada Act and what the government is focusing on as the province heads into an election year.