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Let's Talk Politics
Julia Pennella
40 episodes
3 weeks ago
Send us a text This is part 2 of my conversation on all things manufacturing and industrialization with Alex Greco, Senior Director of Manufacturing and Value Chains at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. Manufacturing's future in Canada hinges not on machines but on people. The sector faces what Alex describes as a "skills mismatch" rather than just a labor shortage. While companies struggle to find workers, the real challenge lies in finding people with the right skills in data analysis, cybe...
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Send us a text This is part 2 of my conversation on all things manufacturing and industrialization with Alex Greco, Senior Director of Manufacturing and Value Chains at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. Manufacturing's future in Canada hinges not on machines but on people. The sector faces what Alex describes as a "skills mismatch" rather than just a labor shortage. While companies struggle to find workers, the real challenge lies in finding people with the right skills in data analysis, cybe...
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Episodes (20/40)
Let's Talk Politics
Ep 39: Skills, Supply Chains, and National Resilience - Canada's Manufacturing Renaissance
Send us a text This is part 2 of my conversation on all things manufacturing and industrialization with Alex Greco, Senior Director of Manufacturing and Value Chains at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. Manufacturing's future in Canada hinges not on machines but on people. The sector faces what Alex describes as a "skills mismatch" rather than just a labor shortage. While companies struggle to find workers, the real challenge lies in finding people with the right skills in data analysis, cybe...
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4 months ago
18 minutes

Let's Talk Politics
Ep 38: “Less Grease, More Code” – The Future of Canadian Manufacturing
Send us a text Canada’s manufacturing sector stands at a pivotal crossroads. With U.S. protectionist trade policies sending shockwaves through global markets, supply chains, and the manufacturing industry, the golden age of free trade and globalization is behind us. In its place is a new era where national resilience and strategic autonomy take precedence—one that demands a complete reimagining of Canada’s industrial strategy. Joining me in this episode to unpack the challenges and innovation...
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4 months ago
24 minutes

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Ep 37: 10 Million Hungry - Inside Canada’s Food Insecurity Crisis
Send us a text Hunger doesn't discriminate, but our systems often do. In 2024, Statistics Canada reported that 10 million Canadians — including 2.5 million children — lived in households that couldn’t reliably afford food. That’s families skipping meals, parents making impossible choices, and children going to school hungry in one of the world's wealthiest nations. And while food insecurity touches every province, it cuts even deeper in the territories. In Nunavut, nearly half the population ...
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5 months ago
32 minutes

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Ep 36: Made in Canada - Navigating Trade Turbulence
Send us a text Tariff threats, labor shortages, and political uncertainty are creating unprecedented challenges for Canadian manufacturers. Matt Conley, Manager of International Trade and Skills Policy at Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME), provides a powerful perspective on navigating these turbulent waters while building resilience in Canada's manufacturing sector. What once seemed settled — the free trade relationship between Canada, the US, and Mexico — has been thrown into questi...
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6 months ago
24 minutes

Let's Talk Politics
Ep 35: Manufacturing Resilience - Canada’s Fight for Industrial Survival
Send us a text Trade wars have real consequences, and right now Canada's manufacturing sector is absorbing the shock of escalating US tariffs firsthand. When steel and aluminum tariffs jumped from 25% to 50%, they didn't just change numbers on paper – they fundamentally altered the landscape for thousands of businesses and workers across the country. Matt Conley, Manager of International Trade and Skills policy at Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME), takes us inside the industry's fi...
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6 months ago
29 minutes

Let's Talk Politics
Ep 34: Separatism or Scapegoating? Jim Stanford on Power, Profits, and Politics
Send us a text Welcome back to Let’s Talk Politics! This is Part 2 of my conversation with economist and Director of the Centre for Future Work, Jim Stanford. In this episode, Stanford brings clarity to contentious economic debates and issues — from wealth inequality and corporate power to the misleading narratives that shape our political discourse. It’s a candid, eye-opening discussion you won’t want to miss. Born and raised in Alberta, Stanford dismantles the province's separatist rhetoric...
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6 months ago
27 minutes

Let's Talk Politics
Ep 33: Debunking Interprovincial Trade with Jim Stanford
Send us a text Canada at a Crossroads: Jim Stanford on Tariffs, Recession Risk, and Rethinking Economics What happens when a leading economist breaks down the storm clouds gathering over Canada’s economy? Jim Stanford, Director of the Centre for Future Work, delivers a compelling analysis of how looming U.S. tariffs could trigger a recession on par with the downturns of the 1980s and ’90s. Stanford argues we’re living through “a hinge point in history”—a moment demanding a shift in economic t...
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6 months ago
26 minutes

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Ep 32: Beyond the Water - Reimagining a Waterfront City
Send us a text ​​The transformation of Toronto's waterfront represents a microcosm of urban challenges and opportunities facing major cities across North America. Tim Kocur, Executive Director of the Waterfront BIA, takes us deep into how this iconic area is evolving while tackling some of the most pressing urban issues of our time. Toronto stands at a crossroads of urban development. With housing prices soaring to globally significant levels and condos shrinking to "shoebox" proportions, fam...
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6 months ago
22 minutes

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Ep 31: Unlocking Toronto’s Waterfront Potential with the Waterfront BIA
Send us a text Toronto's shoreline holds untapped potential that could transform the city's global standing. Tim Kocur, Executive Director of the Waterfront BIA, reveals that what we see today represents only half of what's possible for the 10-kilometer stretch connecting Exhibition Place through the central harbor to the developing Port Lands. Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) occupy a unique space in urban development—technically agencies of the city but independently funded and operated by...
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6 months ago
23 minutes

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Ep 30: Money Talks - Why Canada’s Economy Needs Women Now
Send us a text Money talks, and what it's saying about gender equality in Canada isn't pretty. We've left $180 billion of GDP growth on the table by failing to ensure women's full participation in our economy. That's not just a moral failing—it's economic malpractice. Joining us once again to break it all down is Marwa Abdou, Senior Research Director at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s Business Data Lab — and what she uncovered is nothing short of sobering. At our current pace, we won...
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6 months ago
24 minutes

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Ep 29: Billion-Dollar Blind Spot - The Cost of Excluding Women
Send us a text What’s the real economic cost of excluding women from the workforce, business opportunities, and leadership roles in Canada? The answer might shock you – nearly $180 billion in lost GDP according to the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. This eye-opening figure represents more than just a moral failure; it's a massive missed business opportunity that Canada simply can't afford. Our conversation with Marwa Abdou, Senior Research Director with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Business...
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6 months ago
26 minutes

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Ep 28: Are We Living in a Two-Party Canada?
Send us a text Polling has quietly revolutionized Canadian politics, transforming from occasional front-page news to a constant stream of data that shapes both voter behavior and party strategy. Political analyst Éric Grenier joins us to unpack this evolution and what it means for democracy in the digital age. "The fact that polling numbers come out adds credence, adds urgency to political conversations," Grenier explains, highlighting how data doesn't just measure public opinion—it act...
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6 months ago
30 minutes

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Ep 26: Parliament’s Back, But Where’s the Budget?
Send us a text The political winds have shifted dramatically in Canada following a transformative federal election that has ushered Mark Carney into the Prime Minister's Office. This episode dives deep into the new government's first moves with expert analysis from Kelly Baker, founder of Informed Advocacy and one of Canada's top lobbyists. Carney's approach to governance already shows stark contrasts to his predecessor. His cabinet, notably slimmed down to 28 ministers and 10 secretaries of ...
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6 months ago
27 minutes

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Ep 27: Underfunded and Overwhelmed - The Crisis in Ontario's Public Services
Send us a text The chronic underfunding of Ontario's public services has reached a critical tipping point, and the latest provincial budget has only deepened concerns among experts and citizens alike. This eye-opening conversation with Kelly Baker, founder of Informed Advocacy, pulls back the curtain on what's really happening with healthcare and education funding in Ontario. Baker doesn't mince words when analyzing the provincial budget's impact on healthcare: "They're showing a 2% growth in...
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6 months ago
22 minutes

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Ep 24: The King’s Speech and Carney’s Gamble
Send us a text The political landscape has shifted dramatically following Canada's historic election, and we're here to make sense of it all. Political analyst Éric Grenier joins us to decode the fascinating demographic shifts that defined this election – older voters surprisingly breaking for the Liberals while younger Canadians moved toward the Conservatives. We also explore why King Charles reading the throne speech created a moment of historical significance but reveals the monarchy's lim...
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7 months ago
25 minutes

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Ep 25: Minority Rule - Carney’s Balancing Act Begins
Send us a text The political ground beneath Canada has shifted dramatically. In the wake of a historic federal election that saw both major parties crack 40% of the vote, Prime Minister Mark Carney now leads a Liberal minority government facing extraordinary challenges on multiple fronts. Stepping into the House of Commons with a freshly appointed cabinet, Carney must immediately navigate Alberta separation threats, tariff pressures from Trump's America, and the delicate dance of leading a pa...
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7 months ago
39 minutes

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Ep 23: Western Alienation - Is Alberta's Separation Threat Real?
Send us a text Western alienation and Alberta separatism take center stage as Dan Arnold, Chief Strategy Officer at Pollara Strategic Insights breaks down the complex dynamics fueling separatist sentiment in Canada's oil-rich province. Political influencers like Preston Manning have significantly amplified separatist messaging, claiming "a vote for Carney liberals is basically a vote for the breakup of Canada." Arnold explains how public opinion follows political leadership, potentially growi...
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7 months ago
23 minutes

Let's Talk Politics
Ep 22: Polling the Shift - Carney’s First Days as PM (Part 1)
Send us a text Prime Minister Mark Carney's early days as Prime Minister have been defined by bold moves and high-stakes diplomacy. Joining us today to unpack the fast moving political scene, is Dan Arnold, Chief Strategy Officer at Pollara Strategic Insights. The Prime Minister's first face-to-face meeting with Donald Trump provided a defining moment when Carney firmly but diplomatically responded to Trump's jest about acquiring Canada with "You're in real estate, and there are some th...
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7 months ago
30 minutes

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Ep 21: Can Canada Build Its Way Out of its Housing Crisis?
Send us a text The ice-cold reality of Canada's housing market takes center stage in our latest deep dive with Chief Economist at British Columbia Real Estate Association, Brendon Ogmundson. Housing sales have plummeted nearly 10% compared to last year as buyers retreat in the face of tariff uncertainty and stubbornly high interest rates. This market stagnation, persisting since 2022, raises critical questions about where we're headed—especially as newly-appointed Housing Minister Gregor Robe...
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7 months ago
25 minutes

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Ep 20: The Economic Twilight Zone - How Uncertainty Is Reshaping Canada's Financial Landscape
Send us a text Economic uncertainty hangs like a fog over Canada’s future — and in this episode, Brendon Ogmundson, Chief Economist at the British Columbia Real Estate Association, helps us cut through it. He breaks down the complex forces reshaping our financial landscape, from housing markets to global trade tensions. But beyond the usual indicators lies something harder to pin down: what Ogmundson calls “uncertainty as more of a vibe than something that can be quantified.” It’s a vibe that...
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7 months ago
26 minutes

Let's Talk Politics
Send us a text This is part 2 of my conversation on all things manufacturing and industrialization with Alex Greco, Senior Director of Manufacturing and Value Chains at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. Manufacturing's future in Canada hinges not on machines but on people. The sector faces what Alex describes as a "skills mismatch" rather than just a labor shortage. While companies struggle to find workers, the real challenge lies in finding people with the right skills in data analysis, cybe...