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The Race For Second Place

Posted on May 8, 2020August 12, 2020 by

This week on the “Race for Second Place” edition of Political Traction, host Amanda Galbraith sits down with her good friend and fellow Conservative strategist Jenni Byrne to unpack the federal Conservative leadership race and where it could go from here in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Then, the two will offer their thoughts on Tik Tok, Premier Ford’s tripi to the cottage and Trudeau’s flow.

Please Unmute Yourself

Posted on May 1, 2020August 12, 2020 by

This week, on the “Please Unmute Yourself” edition of Political Traction, host Amanda Galbraith speaks to federal Member of Parliament Nathaniel Erskine-Smith in his Beaches-East York office to unpack the first ever virtual Parliament sitting. MP Erskine-Smith, one of the more tech-savvy members, will talk about life as a politician during the pandemic and offer insights into how government by video-conference differs from regular legislative proceedings on Parliament Hill.

Pandemic Gets Political

Posted on April 24, 2020August 12, 2020 by

This week on the “Pandemic Gets Political” edition of Political Traction, I’m joined by a panel of my colleagues from coast to coast to discuss the unique challenges provinces are grappling with amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Navigator’s Managing Principals Jason Hatcher and Philippe Gervais as well as our Special Advisor Brian Gallant help unpack the strengths and shortcomings of Canada’s first ministers when put to the ultimate test of leading their province into better days ahead.

Food For Thought

Posted on April 17, 2020August 12, 2020 by

This week on the “Food for Thought” edition of Political Traction, Lori Nikkel, CEO of Canada’s largest food rescue organization Second Harvest, unpacks what she and her team are doing to help feed Canadians through this pandemic. Second Harvest was established on a simple notion- don’t waste food- and in these tough times, it’s more important than ever to connect surplus food with those who need it most.

Family Matters

Posted on April 10, 2020August 12, 2020 by

This week on the “Family Matters” edition of Political Traction, Amanda reaches someone she has known her whole life, Tim Galbraith. Tim is working with a company that is innovating their business to do their part in the fight against COVID-19. As difficult news about the pandemic fills our screens, it is important to highlight the stories of Canadians coming together to help each other. Plus, the two discuss Easter, the Master’s Tournament and of course, share some embarrassing stories from Amanda’s past.