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Federal Budget Business (w/ Alex Ballingall and Daniele Medlej)
Faced with volatile economic circumstances, the federal government presented its 2023 budget, which Prime Minister Trudeau and Minister Freeland argue will help Canada and Canadians respond to global
Budget Day (w/ Laura Stone, Colin D’Mello and Brayden Akers)
On Thursday, Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy presented his third provincial budget signalling a shift in focus from COVID-19 to weathering the coming economic headwinds. On this weeks episode o
Is TikTok’s time up? (w/ Chris Nardi)
Last month, the federal government banned TikTok from being installed on all government-issued devices, citing security concerns related to the app's ownership by a company with close ties to the Chin
Sousa’s Second Act (w/ MP Charles Sousa)
Following more than a decade in some of the highest-ranking positions in the previous Ontario government, Charles Sousa has returned to public service as a Member of Parliament in Justin Trudeau's Lib
Silly Season (w/ Tasha Kheiriddin and Catherine Moar)
With Chinese weather balloons, an American news anchor threatening war against Canada, and public broadcasters getting political, silly season has officially begun. This week, Adam is joined by Tasha
Canada’s Healthcare Crisis (w/ Kevin Smith)
Last week, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Premiers from across Canada unveiled the federal government's plan for healthcare funding over the next 10 years. Despite high expectations, some experts c
Like Mike (w/ Kate Graham and Sharan Kaur)
Following two historic electoral losses, the Ontario Liberal Party is facing an existential crisis as it prepares to pick its next leader. Some veteran members and former cabinet ministers made headli
The Generational Divide (w/ Sean Speer)
We have seen successive governments purposefully cater policy to the oldest among us, and ask the younger generations to pick up the tab. What kind of impact will this have on the opportunities and op
Canada’s Crime Disconnect (w/ Tristin Hopper)
Rising incidents of crime are causing anxiety amongst Canadians. With all parties pointing fingers, the Trudeau Liberals have been silent on the issue. What will it take to finally see decisive action
Taking Stock of 2022 (w/ Michael Cooke, Rosa Ellithorpe and Tasha Kheiriddin)
In our final episode of 2022, host Adam Owen is joined by Navigator colleagues Michael Cooke, Rosa Ellithorpe and Tasha Kheiriddin. The panel unpacks this years top events and highlights what 2023 ma