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The Battle For Second Place (w/Mike Van Soelen, Colin MacDonald & André Turcotte)

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On June 3, Ontarians will cast their vote in the provincial election. While all polls point to another four years of Doug Ford, the real debate taking place is about who will take second. This week, host Amanda Galbraith is joined by colleagues Mike Van Soelen, Colin MacDonald and André Turcotte to unpack the race so far, and share their predictions for the final outcome.

In Our Backyard (w/ Shae Bird)

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In this episode, host Jason Hatcher sits down with Shae Bird, CEO of Indigenous Tourism Alberta, to discuss the Indigenous tourism sector in Alberta. The duo discuss what the sector means for the Indigenous entrepreneurs and peoples engaged, how it provides a unique path to further reconciliation in our country and region, and the opportunity to engage with the culture, perspectives, and experiences of Indigenous people in Alberta. 

To learn about Indigenous tourism opportunities in Alberta, check out https://indigenoustourismalberta.ca, or nationally at https://indigenoustourism.ca.  

Refugee Roadblocks (w/Senator Ratna Omidva)

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This week, host Amanda Galbraith speaks with Canadian Senator and member of the World Refugee and Migration Council Ratna Omidva on the growing refugee crisis facing Afghanistan and Ukraine. The two unpack the current debate around resettlement, and share important ways we can help support those in need. If you like this episode, check out Moving the Needle on Wicked Problems: http://www.ratnaomidvar.ca/podcast/

Nurture by Nature (w/ Sonya Jakubec)

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This week, Jason chats with Sonya Jakubec, a community mental health nurse, researcher, and professor at Mount Royal University who studies the intersection between spending time in nature and our mental and physical health. As a passionate community advocate, Sonya shares her expertise with us in a conversation about the value of getting outside, and how urban planning, accessibility, and the advancement of a new movement in Canada are working to destigmatize mental health. 

A Critical Conversation (w/ Marcella Munro)

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This week, host Jason Hatcher is joined by Marcella Munro, Head of Government and Regulatory Affairs for Teck Resources, a diversified natural resources company with operations in Canada, the US, Chile, and Peru. Teck is engaged in mining and mineral development, including coal for the steelmaking industry, copper, zinc, and other critical minerals. Listen in as the duo chat about all things Canadian mining.