On this special year end edition of Political Traction host Amanda Galbraith sits down with colleagues Michael Cooke, Danielle Parr and Mike Van Soelen to discuss the highs, the lows, the wins, and the losses of 2021.
In the wake of news from Barbados and a ceremony with Prince Charles, Rihanna and a newly minted President, all eyes are on the royal family and its reign over the shrinking commonwealth. This week, host Amanda Galbraith debates Canada’s relationship with the monarchy with outspoken Canadian Republican, popular YouTuber and columnist for the Washington Post, J.J. McCullough.
This week, host Amanda Galbraith reunites with our Scrum panel – former heads of newsrooms and Navigator colleagues – Caroline Harvey and Michael Cooke. The trio discusses everything from the 2021 Speech from the Throne to the recent flooding in BC and all things Justin Bieber.
This week, host Amanda Galbraith sits down with Jen Gerson, resident Albertian, political commentator and co-founder of the online newsletter, The Line, to unpack a tumultuous week in Alberta and federal politics.
This week, host Amanda Galbraith sits down with Navigator colleagues Philippe Gervais and André Pratte to unpack the French language failures of some of Canada’s most important CEOs. The trio unpacks the heated debate and what it might mean for the future of Bill 96.
This week, host Amanda Galbraith sits down with the Toronto Star’s Queen’s Park Bureau Chief, Robert Benzie, to unpack the 2021 Ontario Fall Economic Statement and what’s going on behind the scenes as Queen’s Park gets back to business in an almost post-COVID world. The pair weigh in on the government’s promise to fix longstanding issues in Ontario’s health and long-term care sectors, a new multi-million-dollar staycation tourism fund, why raise the minimum wage to $15, and much more....
This week, host Amanda Galbraith sits down with Alex Ballingall, a Reporter from the Toronto Star’s Ottawa Bureau, to unpack the momentous week that was in Canadian politics with a significant cabinet reshuffling. With only 8 ministers staying in their portfolios among 38 appointments, it’s time for several ministers to hit the books as school is back in session.
This week, host Amanda Galbraith sits down with Sharan Kaur, the Former Deputy Chief of Staff to Finance Minister Bill Morneau and current Director of Strategic Initiatives and Public Affairs at Clearco. The pair discuss the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) and detail the trials and tribulations behind the scenes in planning one of the world’s biggest conferences.
This week, host Amanda Galbraith is joined by Navigator colleagues Clare Michaels, Cathy Moar and Matthew Barnes to discuss what is going on with the federal party leaders, the most under-reported election story from the campaign trail, and which federal party leaders are likely to last until the next election cycle.
The Toronto Star’s Ottawa columnist Althia Raj joined Navigator’s live videocast as seasoned experts from across the country looked beyond the vote to explore what motivated Canadians to vote the way they did and exactly what this government will mean for you.
This week, host Amanda Galbraith sits down with political advisor and commentator Jenni Byrne to discuss the rise in popularity of the Peoples Party of Canada, the English leader’s debate and much more.
This week, host Amanda Galbraith sits down with Toronto Star Columnist Susan Delacourt to discuss what goes down behind the scenes on a Liberal Party campaign tour bus during the 2021 Election campaign.
This week host Amanda Galbraith sits down with political insider and campaign strategist Bob Richardson to discuss reports of the Liberal’s slipping polls and how the campaign may (or may not) need to shift in the next few weeks.
This week, host Amanda Galbraith is joined by Globe and Mail reporter and friend of the podcast Marieke Walsh, who joins us from Winnipeg, where she is on tour with the Liberal campaign. The two talk about the highs and lows of tour, and share potential names for the campaign bus.
This week, host Amanda Galbraith is back with a special Season 8 premiere with Navigator colleagues and political insiders Philippe Gervais, Clare Michaels and Matthew Barnes to get the inside scoop on what you need to know leading into the federal election.
This week, host Jason Hatcher sits down with the President & CEO of MEG Energy – Derek Evans to chat about the Oil Sands Pathways to Net Zero initiative which was launched by five energy companies representing 90 per cent of oil sands operations. They have a plan to work collectively to tackle climate change and achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. They then go head-to-head in our rapid-fire round to discuss everything from power breakfasts to live theatre.
This week, host Jason Hatcher sits down with two guests – Scott Nye & Nick Facey from Digital Alberta to chat about the tech sector and why Alberta could be the go-to province for start-ups and big companies alike. Three of them go head-to-head in our rapid-fire round to discuss everything from gaming to beer to hockey.
This week, Jason Hatcher sits down with Deborah Yedlin, CEO of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce and Chancellor of the University of Calgary, to discuss the state of the economy in Alberta and some initiatives that are leading the West out of the pandemic. The pair go head to head in our rapid-fire round to discuss everything from triathlons to their favourite pandemic purchases.
This week host Jason Hatcher sits down with Dr. Terry Rock from Platform Calgary to discuss the future of innovation and the tech sector, followed by our rapid fire round debating the best in beer and music. And as a special treat, to kick of the Calgary Stampede we will end the show with a hit from Calgarian Cole Bradley, making it big in Nashville.
This week host Jason Hatcher sits down with Mikaela McQuade from the Eurasia Group in Washington D.C. to discuss Canada/US relations and the future of energy. Then stay tuned as the two go head-to-head in our rapid-fire round to debate the great outdoors.
This week, host Jason Hatcher sits down with former Calgary Stampeder Jon Cornish to discuss his work on diversity and inclusion in the locker-room and beyond, and establishing the Calgary Black Chambers. Then the two go head-to-head in our rapid-fire round to debate among other things – Kansas City BBQ vs AB Beef.
This week, Political Traction says farewell to its seventh season. Joining host Amanda Galbraith for a special finale episode with a live virtual audience, Navigator Senior Advisor, Michael Cooke, discusses his former life as an Editor and tackles a year in review: through the biggest winners, the biggest self-owns, best headlines, and election predictions.
Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Western Edge, a new miniseries brought to you by Navigator’s western office. This week, host Jason Hatcher is joined by Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi to discuss a Calgary people may not yet know – a city with diverse people and dynamic economy. As the Mayor prepares to depart his office after 11 years, he joins us to dispel those preconceived notions of Cowtown. Then the two go head-to-head in our rapid-fire round on some of Calgary’s hidden gems and the sig...
This week, host Amanda Galbraith sits down with colleagues Danielle Parr and Mike Van Soelen to discuss Naomi Osaka’s face off against the media, leading to her resignation from the French Open. Is it the beginning of a brand new era for athletes? Then, the three go head to head in our rapid fire round on Trudeau’s response to Indigenous Issues, Air Canada, and Ontario’s reopening plans.
This week, former COO of Canada’s Olympic Bid and Board member of Canada Soccer, Bob Richardson, joins host Amanda Galbraith to discuss the 2021 Olympic games and the hurdles the organizers have faced in preparation. In our rapid-fire round, the pair go head-to-head to discuss going to the moon, Ontario’s re-opening plan, and the Leafs vs. Habs game.
This week, the Scrum is back in action and joins host Amanda Galbraith to discuss Canada’s top stories and give their takes as the former heads of newsrooms. The group covers everything from the separation of Bill and Melinda Gates to Quebec’s Bill 96, to the tensions in the Middle East and the Pentagon’s secret information on UFOs.
This week, Navigator Principal Tasha Kheiriddin and Managing Principal Anne Kilpatrick join host Amanda Galbraith to discuss the launch of Discover, Navigator’s research offering. The trio dives deep into Disover’s latest research findings on pandemic trust progression scores. Then, the group goes head-to-head in our rapid-fire round to discuss the ending of the Ellen DeGeneres Show, Ontario’s pause on first doses of AstraZeneca, and their post-covid travel plans.
This week, Navigator Managing Principal Philippe Gervais and CJAD 800’s Elias Makos join host Amanda Galbraith to discuss all things Quebec: from nursing home hires to Bill 21. The trio goes head-to-head in our rapid-fire round to discuss Trump’s new social media service and the National Advisory Committee on Immunization’s (NACI) disastrous press outing.
This week, host Amanda Galbraith is joined by Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-Commerce Law at the University of Ottawa, Michael Geist, to discuss Bill C-10. The federal government is facing immense backlash to this bill, which aims to amend the Broadcasting Act to regulate user-generated content uploaded to social media platforms, the same way it currently controls TV and radio content. The two go head-to-head in our rapid-fire round to discuss Joe Biden’s joint address to Congress, Vacc...
This week, host Amanda Galbraith is joined by Managing Principal of Navigator’s Ottawa office, Graham Fox, and Globe and Mail Political Reporter, Marieke Walsh, to discuss the 2021 federal budget. The trio goes head-to-head in our rapid-fire round to discuss Doug Ford’s emotional press conference, international flight restrictions, and the first thing they would do if COVID were to disappear suddenly.
