ICYMI – Smart Speakers Talk Politics: The Bay Magic, Citizenship, and Walks in the Woods

In this edition of Smart Speakers, featuring Lindsay Broadhead, we dig into some hot topics making waves across Canada. Is it a problem that Energy Minister Tim Hodgson holds dual Canada-U.S. citizenship? What do Canadians think about Hudson’s Bay rebranding as Rupert Legacy after selling its IP to Canadian Tire—should we honor the history or…

SH&TNS – Air Canada’s Strike Dilemma: Matt Gurney – Maybe Unions Need to Unionize

Shane Hewitt and Matt Gurney delve into the complexities of labor strikes, focusing on the current situation with Air Canada’s flight attendants. Explore the nuances of union negotiations, public perception, and the broader implications for the airline industry. Discover why the stakes are high and what the future might hold for organized labor movements. Tune…

SHIFTHEADS: Inside Canada’s Forest Fires – Understanding the Second Worst Summer on Record

Shane takes us through Canada’s history with forest fires, setting the stage for an in-depth discussion with Dr. Farhan Asrar, an expert in disaster and emergency management. Dr. Asrar breaks down why this summer ranks as Canada’s second-worst forest fire season on record, the wide-reaching health impacts, and what it means for public and environmental…

ICYMI – Canada’s Military Raises: Why Soldiers Join, and Leave our military

Why are Canadian troops getting raises, and why do so many join—and leave—the military? Join Shane Hewitt and Richard Shimooka from the Macdonald-Laurier Institute as they break down the latest news on military pay raises and the real reasons behind enlistment and departures. Plus, should Canada invest in building more armoured vehicles to strengthen its…