News & Ideas – Page 24 – Canada 2020

/Thread 45: Alberta votes, Ontario fights carbon tax, and reflecting on the fire at Notre-Dame

Host Sarah Turnbull is joined by /Thread panelists Shannon Proudfoot of Maclean's and David Reevely of The Canadian Press. The trio discuss: the outcome of the Alberta election and what it means for the feds, why the Ontario government is fighting back against Ottawa's carbon tax plan, and reflecting on the devastating fire that engulfed the historic Notre-Dame Cathedral this week.

2020 Live Episode 13: In Conversation with Senator Yuen Pau Woo

Senator Yuen Pau Woo, facilitator of the Independent Senators group (ISG), joins host Alex Paterson in the Canada 2020 event space to talk about what the ISG means for our parliamentary democracy, and how the chamber of sober second thought is working to rebuild trust with Canadians. Recorded live on March 6th, 2019.

/Thread 44: Trudeau threatens to sue Scheer, Alberta election heats up, and Facebook bans white nationalists

Host Sarah Turnbull is joined by /Thread panelists Shannon Proudfoot of Maclean's and David Reevely of The Canadian Press. The trio discuss: the reasons behind Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's lawsuit threat against Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer, how the Alberta election is shaping up and the wedge issues at play, and Facebook's decision to ban a handful of Canadian white nationalists.

Quality Content Episode 25: A Lifetime of Artistic Achievement, with Mavis Staines

Host Alex Paterson speaks with one of Canada's visionary dance educators, Mavis Staines, another recipient of the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards. The two chat about the beginning of her career as a travelling ballet soloist, the importance of accessible arts programming, and what's in store for Canada's National Ballet School.

/Thread 43: SNC-Lavalin updates, Bill 21 reaction, and the end of the CWHL

Host Sarah Turnbull is joined by /Thread panelists Shannon Proudfoot of Maclean's and David Reevely of The Canadian Press. The trio discuss: the latest in the SNC-Lavalin affair, including the ousting of Jody Wilson-Raybould and Jane Philpott from the Liberal caucus; reaction to Quebec Premier François Legault's proposed secularization bill; and saying goodbye to the Canadian Women's Hockey League.

Quality Content Episode 24: A Lifetime of Artistic Achievement, with Colm Feore

Host Alex Paterson chats with one of Canada's top stage and screen actors, Colm Feore, another recipient of the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards. The two chat about Feore's American roots, his upbringing in Southwestern Ontario, his extensive career in theatre, TV, and film, and contributing to a larger artistic vision.

/Thread 42: SNC-Lavalin updates, Scheer’s mass-text, aftermath of Mueller report, and Apple’s announcement

Host Sarah Turnbull is joined by /Thread panelists Shannon Proudfoot of Maclean's and David Reevely of The Canadian Press. The trio discuss: updates to the SNC-Lavalin controversy including, Liberal MPs pushing back against Jody Wilson-Raybould and Jane Philpott, committee investigations, and the company's backtracking of their CEO's comments about job losses; Andrew Scheer's mass-text to throw shade on the Liberal's carbon tax plan; fallout from Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report; and Apple's Monday announcement unveiling new subscription services.

Quality Content Episode 23: A Lifetime of Artistic Achievement, with Rick Mercer

Host Alex Paterson kicks off a series of interviews with the 2019 recipients of the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards with a conversation with one of Canada's most treasured political and social commentators, Rick Mercer. Rick will receive the Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award on April 27. The two talk about his celebrated career as a broadcaster, his current endeavours, and the state of Canadian comedy.

/Thread 41:Budget 2019, SNC-Lavalin updates, and Trump’s possible opponents in 2020

Host Sarah Turnbull is joined by /Thread panelists Shannon Proudfoot of Maclean's and David Reevely of The Canadian Press. The trio discuss: key takeaways from the Liberal's pre-election budget; SNC-Lavalin updates, including the resignation of the Clerk of the Privy Council Michael Wernick, the justice committee's decision to shutdown the investigation, and former Cabinet Minister Jane Philpott's interview in Maclean's. To cap it off, they look at the democrats hoping to take down President Trump in the 2020 U.S. election.

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