Canada 2020 is excited to announce that Sarah Turnbull will be joining our team as Senior Producer of the 2020 Network, presented by Interac.
Sarah comes to Canada 2020 from iPolitics where her reporting covered primarily innovation, science and technology issues. She holds a Master’s degree in Journalism from Carleton University and an Honour’s Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and gender studies from Queen’s University. Notably, Sarah is a proud mental health advocate. She currently acts as youth engagement speaker at Jack.org, a national mental health network inspiring young people to add their voices to the discussion.
At the 2020 Network, Sarah will be responsible for production schedules and show development. She can be contacted at [email protected] as of July 3, 2018.
Sarah will be working with Creative Director Aaron Reynolds who comes to Canada 2020 from Apple, where he spent 11 years. He will be shaping the tone and content for the shows themselves and the overall network.
An alumnus of Sheridan College, previously Aaron worked for several years as a photographer primarily covering baseball, for which he won a Louisiana Press Association award.
Aaron’s creative efforts can be seen not only through his photography portfolio and his work at Canada 2020, but also online in the form of the ever-popular sensation @effinbirds. Over the years, he has developed a knack for connecting with audiences on an emotional level, enjoying repeated success building viral content that truly resonates. He’s excited to be putting those skills to good use at Canada 2020.
He can be reached at [email protected].
Month: June 2018
20 Photos from the 5th Annual Canada 2020 Conference
Hon. Andrew Leslie, PC, MP
Hon. Bardish Chagger, PC, MP
Chloe Ferguson
Emily Chang and Jodi Butts
Heather Boushey and Jennifer Robson
Justin Wolfers
James Comey
James Comey
James Comey and Evan Solomon
James Comey
Hon. Catherine McKenna, PC, MP
Bruce Heyman
Liz Plank
Vaclav Smil
Anna Gainey
Roland Paris
Matt Browne
Ronan Farrow
Ronan Farrow
Ronan Farrow and Liz Plank
The 2020 Network
The 2020 Network, presented by Interac, is a single-subscribe podcast channel home to multiple shows dedicated to the #cdnpoli nerd in us all. The network features smart, curious, and entertaining conversations that go deeper than the headlines.
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Current Shows
@Risk with Jodi Butts
Do you really value something if you’re not thinking about what can take it away? @Risk, a new show from the 2020 Network hosted by Jodi Butts, seeks to help us better protect the things we care most about during these dynamic and challenging times. From finances, education, healthcare, privacy, climate and more, Jodi and her guests take an in-depth look at diminishing the threats and amplifying the resilience of our businesses, our progress and daily lives.
Open to Debate with David Moscrop
Smart, witty, and thoughtful political conversations that break from the limits of the 24-hour news cycle and the 280 character limit. Listeners will come away with a deeper understanding of the history and implications of the issues that shape us and our environment, anchored in discussions about public policy, and supported by research. Open to Debate is a space for agreeable disagreement based on the belief that such exchanges are essential to the health of our democracy.
The Recovery Project
The Recovery Project is dedicated to charting the economic road to recovery from COVID-19. Featuring leading economists, strategists and thinkers, we explore solutions on how to confront the economic impacts of this pandemic, and lay the groundwork for long-term recovery. Founded by Canada 2020, the Institute for Fiscal Studies and Democracy and Global Progress, The Recovery Project is an international coalition designed to address the growing impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the global economy, and start conversations about recovery. Learn more at www.recoveryproject.org
Quality Content
Hosted by Alex Paterson, Quality Content spends time with the people shaping Canadian culture through music, art, activism, politics, and much more. These are leaders you may already know and others you should get to know. Grab a coffee, sit back and enjoy a wholesome chat.
2020 Live
Can’t be in the room for a Canada 2020 event? We’ve got you covered. This podcast houses some of our favourite moments from conference archives captured and cut for your feeds. It’s the next best thing to physically being there.
Past Shows
Explain Like I’m Five
ELI5 is hosted by @effinbirds’ Aaron Reynolds. This show asks participants to unpack complex topics into more accessible terms. From cryptocurrencies, to gun law in Canada, to machine learning, to Brexit and more, ELI5 is a fun, informative show for a Canadian audience.
/Thread
Hosted by Sarah Turnbull, /Thread is our weekly wrap-up panel show featuring journalists Shannon Proudfoot of Maclean’s and David Reevely of The Canadian Press. This trio puts it all out on the table, breaking down the top news headlines of the week. We do the work so you don’t have to.
Wonk with Mike
This show is retired now. Wonk with Mike dove deep into the world of economics, statistics, and the nitty-gritty, number-crunching world of policy development in Canada. With regular appearances from the #cdnecon Twitter crowd, Wonk With Mike gave context to the numbers behind Canada’s biggest policy challenges. You can still access old episodes on our feeds.
Broadcast Advisory for the 5th Annual Canada 2020 Conference
James Comey, Ronan Farrow, Liz Plank headline 5th Annual Canada 2020 Conference
Canada 2020’s annual event mirrors G7 Themes days before summit
Annotated Agenda below
4 June 2018 (Ottawa) – The 5th Annual Canada 2020 Conference will take place on June 5th, 2018 at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa. The event, happening the same week as the G7 Meeting in Charlevoix, mirrors the main summit’s themes.
Canada 2020’s annual event, now in its fifth year, brings together Canada’s policy community for smart, insightful, forward-looking discussions about Canada’s future. Panels and keynotes this year will focus on inclusive growth, gender equality, the future of work, peace and security, and climate, energy and oceans.
Speakers include:
- James Comey, FBI Director (2013 – 2017)
- Ronan Farrow, The New Yorker
- Liz Plank, Vox Media
- Hon. Catherine McKenna, Minister of Environment & Climate Change
- Hon. Bardish Chagger, Minister of Small Business & Tourism
- Dr. Vaclav Smil, University of Manitoba
- Justin Wolfers, University of Michigan
- Emily Chang, Bloomberg TV
Pool coverage is being offered by CPAC. To coordinate, please contact Daniel Perras, [email protected], 613-364-1153 / 613-769-5222.
Media are invited to attend all sessions. Please see annotated agenda below for specific for broadcast and recording instructions.
For more information, please contact: Alex Paterson, Director, Communications & Operations, Canada 2020, (613) 793-8234, [email protected]
Broadcast Agenda
June 5 2018
8:00 AM Opening Remarks, The Hon. Andrew Leslie, PC, MP, Parliamentary Secretary, Minister of Foreign Affairs (Canada – U.S. Relations)
8:15 AM Panel: The Future of Work Belongs to Entrepreneurs, The Hon. Bardish Chagger, PC, MP, Minister of Small Business & Tourism, Chloe Ferguson, Martin Family Initiative, Michael Denham, BDC, Moderated by Jodi Butts
9:15 AM Live Link from San Francisco, Emily Chang, Author of Brotopia: Breaking Up the Boys’ Club of Silicone Valley *Note: this is a live Skype chat, not suitable for broadcast
9:45 AM Morning Break, presented by CCUA
10:15 AM Morning Keynote: Income, Happiness & Growth Gatineau Salon, Justin Wolfers, University of Michigan
10:45 AM Panel: Growth that Works for Everyone, Justin Wolfers, University of Michigan, Heather Boushey, Washington Centre for Equitable Growth, Jennifer Robson, Carleton University, Moderated by Mike Moffatt, Canada 2020
11:40 AM Presentation: Cybersecurity & Democracy, Marlene Floyd, Microsoft Canada
12:00 PM Networking Lunch
1:00 PM Afternoon Keynote: The Ethical Leader Gatineau Salon, James Comey, Director, FBI (2013 – 2017) in conversation with Evan Solomon, CTV News *Not for broadcast*
2:00 PM #WorldEnvironmentDay: Our Oceans, Our Climate, The Hon. Catherine McKenna, PC, MP, Minister of Environment & Climate Change in conversation with Bruce Heyman, U.S. Ambassador to Canada (2014 – 2017)
2:35 PM Presentation: Energy Evolution or Revolution?, Dr. Vaclav Smil, University of Manitoba, Moderated by Shannon Joseph, CAPP
3:15 PM Afternoon Break
3:30 PM Conversation: Globalism v. Populism Gatineau Salon, Matt Browne, Global Progress, Roland Paris, University of Ottawa, Moderated by Désirée McGraw, Pearson College
4:00 PM Closing Keynote: The War on Peace, Ronan Farrow, The New Yorker, in conversation with Liz Plank, Vox Media
Canada 2020 launches new podcast network
New podcast network to give listeners an inside look at Canadian politics and government
The 2020 Network presented by Interac will produce multiple shows a week dedicated to Canadian politics, policy and big ideas
4 June 2018 (Ottawa) – Canada 2020, Canada’s leading independent progressive think-tank has launched a brand new podcast network dedicated to covering politics, policy, government affairs, media and big ideas.
The 2020 Network presented by Interac, is a new podcast channel produced at Canada 2020 in Ottawa. The 2020 Network serves up new shows each week that showcase the ideas and people shifting and shaping the political conversation in Canada.
“Canadians love podcasts – especially ones that feature insightful conversation about big ideas,” said Alex Paterson, Director of Communications & Operations at Canada 2020. “That’s why we’re thrilled to launch The 2020 Network, a new platform where Canada’s political and policy conversation will come to life each week on the same feed. It’s such a natural extension of what our organization has been doing for 12 years, and we’re excited to see where this new platform takes us.”
“We are thrilled to support Canada 2020 to launch the podcast series,” said Kirkland Morris, Vice-President, Enterprise Strategy, Interac Corp. “We are known in the payments space for connecting Canadian consumers and businesses to move their own money, and we are pleased that we can connect Canadians in another way to meaningful conversations in Ottawa about important ideas and issues.”
Each week, the 2020 Network will host multiple shows, with multiple hosts, on the same channel, starting with:
Wonk With Mike, hosted by Canada 2020’s Mike Moffatt, is a weekly deep-dive into the world of economics, statistics, and the nitty-gritty, number-crunching world of policy development in Canada. With regular appearances from the #cdnecon Twitter crowd, Wonk With Mike gives context to the numbers behind Canada’s biggest policy challenges.
Explain Like I’m Five (ELI5) is a new podcast from Canada 2020 recorded live in Ottawa in front of a studio audience. Hosted by Alex Paterson, ELI5 s a semi-weekly panel show that asks participants to take a hot, but complex topic and “explain it like I’m 5.” From cryptocurrencies to machine learning to pharmacare, ELI5 is fun, fast-paced and, for once, an explainer show for a Canadian audience.
/Thread is our weekly wrap-up chat show. Anything and everything from the week in politics, government and policy is on the table. Featuring a recurring cast, with a rotating core of special guests (press gallery pundits, MPs, think-tank friends and family), /Thread caps off the week on Fridays by taking an irreverent and insightful look back at the week’s events.
Explain Like I’m Five (ELI5) is a new podcast from Canada 2020 recorded live in Ottawa in front of a studio audience. Hosted by Alex Paterson, ELI5 s a semi-weekly panel show that asks participants to take a hot, but complex topic and “explain it like I’m 5.” From cryptocurrencies to machine learning to pharmacare, ELI5 is fun, fast-paced and, for once, an explainer show for a Canadian audience.
/Thread is our weekly wrap-up chat show. Anything and everything from the week in politics, government and policy is on the table. Featuring a recurring cast, with a rotating core of special guests (press gallery pundits, MPs, think-tank friends and family), /Thread caps off the week on Fridays by taking an irreverent and insightful look back at the week’s events.
More shows will be added to the network in the coming months, and listeners will have a chance to see the 2020 Network Studio presented by Interac on the road at events across the country.
Listeners can subscribe on iTunes, Google Play Music, or wherever you get your podcasts.