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Canada 2020 welcomes new Senior Fellow, David McInnes

CANADA 2020 announces that David McInnes will be joining the organization as a Senior Fellow. David is leading The Canada Food Brand Project, a new collaborative research initiative aimed at giving policymakers, industry leaders and stakeholders the tools they need to seize Canada's agri-food potential.

/Thread Episode 34: MPs back to business, fighting election interference, and Howard Schultz’s possible presidential bid

Host Sarah Turnbull is joined by Shannon Proudfoot of Maclean's and David Reevely of The Canadian Press to break down the week that was. Topics include: The ongoing China dispute and other Question Period chatter, the federal government's plan to stop electoral interference and fake news in the lead up to the October election, and former Starbucks' CEO Howard Schultz hint at a 2020 presidential run.

Explain Like I’m Five Episode 27: Ambassadorship, with Colin Robertson

Colin Robertson, former Canadian diplomat and current Vice President and Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, joins host Aaron Reynolds to explain what the work of an ambassador looks like, their role on the international stage, and the fine line between politics and diplomacy.

Quality Content Episode 16: The Next 22, with Scott Brison

Host Alex Paterson sits down with longtime Nova Scotia MP Scott Brison to chat about his decision to retire from public service after 22 years in politics, representing the riding of Kings-Hants. The two reflect on the ups and downs of his journey, the importance of legislators in Canadian society, and what he hopes to achieve in his next phase of life.

/Thread Episode 33: Extradition messaging, Canada’s new food guide, and Oscar nominations

BuzzFeed's Elamin Abdelmahmoud and Vocal Fry Studios' Vicky Mochama join host Sarah Turnbull at Toronto's Lakeview Diner to talk about the mixed messages surrounding Meng Wanzhou's extradition, Canada's new food guide, and the nominations for the 91st Academy Awards.

Explain Like I’m Five Episode 26: Brexit, with Lauren Dobson-Hughes

Lauren Dobson-Hughes joins Aaron Reynolds to explain Brexit: how it happened, the looming deadlines, and why it's been so complicated to negotiate.

Quality Content Episode 15: 1979, with Michael Healey

Michael Healey joins guest host Aaron Reynolds to chat about his play 1979 and how it reflects Canada's politics today through the lens of Joe Clark's brief term as prime minister 40 years ago.

/Thread Episode 32: Welcoming refugees, Liberal cabinet reorg, and Gillette’s “toxic masculinity” ad

Host Sarah Turnbull is joined by Shannon Proudfoot of Maclean's and Tim Powers of Summa Strategies, to chat about the week's headlines. Topics include: The welcoming of a Saudi teen fleeing her allegedly abusive family, the ups and downs of the Liberal's cabinet shuffle, drama in the Burnaby South by-election, and Gillette's new "toxic masculinity" ad that's sparking controversy.

Explain Like I’m Five Episode 25: Canadian Health Care, with Dr. Danielle Martin

Dr. Danielle Martin, family physician and vice-president of Medical Affairs and Health System Solutions at the Women's College Hospital, joins host Aaron Reynolds to explain how Canada's health care system works, how it came to be, and what challenges it faces in adapting to changes in modern medicine.

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