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…

Canada’s Auto Industry Is Running Out of Road—Can It Survive Without the Big Three?

Shane Hewitt and automotive expert Lorraine Sommerfeld explore the turbulent state of the Canadian auto industry. Discover how NAFTA reshaped car manufacturing in Canada, leading to a decline in production and reliance on government bailouts. Lorraine shares insights on the competitive challenges Canada faces against countries with cheaper labor and the shifting dynamics of auto…