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Latest Episodes

Federal Budget Business (w/ Alex Ballingall and Daniele Medlej)
April 04, 2023

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)
March 24, 2023

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)
March 17, 2023

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)
March 10, 2023

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)
February 22, 2023

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)
February 14, 2023

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)
February 03, 2023

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)
January 26, 2023

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)
January 20, 2023

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)
December 28, 2022

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