Category: Western Edge – Navigator | When You Can't Afford to Lose®

Forecasting Canada’s 2023 Political Landscape (w/ Catherine Moar and Matt Triemstra)

Posted on January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 by

In the ninth episode of the Western Edge Podcast, Jason is joined by Navigator associate principals Catherine Moar and Matt Triemstra. The three discuss key federal issues to watch for in 2023, including evolving federal and provincial relations, the Liberal-NDP accord, the Conservative Party of Canada’s opposition strategy, Justin Trudeau’s brand power and federal election speculation.

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!

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.

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.

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.