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On the Docket (w/ Tasha Kheiriddin, Colin MacDonald, and Danielle Parr)

Posted on November 30, 2022 by

This week, host Adam Owen is joined by a panel of Navigator’s public affairs experts – principals Tasha Kheiriddin, Colin MacDonald and Danielle Parr – to unpack two issues causing major controversy around the globe: Elon Musk’s shaky takeover of Twitter and the excitement, problems and perils of the Qatar 2022 World Cup.

Eyes on Manitoba (w/Rob Pankhurst)

Posted on November 30, 2022November 30, 2022 by

Western Edge continues to look back at this year in politics and the upcoming challenges of the next year. This week, Jason Hatcher sits down with Rob Pankhurst, former Chief of Staff to Manitoba’s Minister of Finance and he is currently the Vice-President at MedTech Canada. As Manitoba heads towards a general election next year, the two discuss what the economy, NDP opposition and energy projects at Port Churchill mean for Premier Stefanson and the PC government’s electoral prospects.

How do you solve a problem like Xi’s China? (w/ Vina Nadjibulla)

Posted on November 25, 2022November 28, 2022 by

Tension between Canada and China is on the rise, with the two countries’ dissension taking centre stage at this year’s recent G20 summit. On this episode of Political Traction, Adam is joined by Vina Nadjibulla, Adjunct Professor at UBC’s School of Public Policy and Global Affairs to contemplate what Canada’s new approach in the Indo-Pacific might look like and what steps should be taken to solve Canada’s Xi problem.

Saskatchewan First (w/Jim Billington)

Posted on November 24, 2022 by

2022 has been a year of unique and innovative approaches to policy and politics in Saskatchewan. Host Jason Hatcher sits down with Navigator Associate Principal, Jim Billington to look back at all things politics in the province. The two discuss provincial-federal relations, as well as health care and energy policy.

Labour Showdown (w/Vanmala Subramaniam)

Posted on November 15, 2022November 15, 2022 by

Seeking to short circuit negotiations with CUPE, the Ontario Government invoked the notwithstanding clause to declare strike action illegal and impose a new contract, but big labour fought back, and Premier Ford backed down. This week, host Adam Owen speaks with The Globe and Mail’s future of work reporter Vanmala Subramaniam to break down what this means for labour, unions and collective bargaining.