Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhy BlackBerry’s rise and fall still matters
BlackBerry changed our lives when it created the world’s first commercially successful smartphone. But its dominance was disrupted and the Canadian t…
3 years ago
The view from China on foreign interference in Canada
On Tuesday, the Chinese Foreign Ministry strongly condemned Canada’s expulsion of Chinese diplomat, Zhao Wei for allegations of foreign interference.…
3 years ago
Canada’s extraordinary expulsion of a Chinese diplomat
On May 8, Canada expelled Chinese diplomat Zhao Wei in response to China’s interference in Canadian politics. The extraordinary move is the first exp…
3 years ago
The problems with the First-Time Home Buyer Incentive
In 2019, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promised to help millennials hoping to buy a first home with a new program, called the First-Time Home Buyer I…
3 years ago
How ‘black swan’ events are ruining economic predictions
Economic predictions can be incredibly important for companies and governments trying to plan for the months and year ahead – and that ripples down t…
3 years ago
Why Charles III won’t be the last King of Canada
On Saturday, King Charles III will be crowned in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace in London. This is the first coronation of a British monarch in 70 y…
3 years ago
Ford and the never-ending Ontario Place saga
When Ontario Place first opened in 1971, it was a jewel on Toronto’s waterfront showcasing modern architecture and Ontario culture. But in the 50 yea…
3 years ago
The missing 2 billion trees Trudeau promised
In 2021, the federal government began a project to plant two billion trees by 2031. The goal of this project was to use these trees to help Canada re…
3 years ago
How a new Canadian law will change what’s on your Netflix
The Online Streaming Act is officially law. Now, online streaming services such as Netflix and Spotify have to promote and invest in Canadian content…
3 years ago
Take Back Alberta and its mission to reshape politics
The Alberta election starts today – and one group in particular is ready for it. It’s called Take Back Alberta and it’s a network of people who share…
3 years ago