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Wonk
Wonk
Public Policy Forum

Wonk is a podcast about policy and policymakers in Canada — but you don’t need to be a policy wonk to enjoy... more

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Episodes

John Risley on his big green hydrogen bet

John Risley is best known for his by-the-bootstraps creation of global seafood giant Clearwater — and for orchestrating its sale... more

09 May 2024 · 32 minutes
Trevor Tombe, economic truth-teller, is kind of a big deal

The University of Calgary economics professor’s views on the intersection of policy and economics are in high demand because, well,... more

02 May 2024 · 37 minutes
'The fascinating economist’ Craig Wright, on the role of a big bank forecaster

As chief economist at the Royal Bank of Canada for the past 23 years, Craig Wright has offered essential insight... more

25 Apr 2024 · 28 minutes
Mark Podlasly on the really big news in Budget 2024

Tucked into this year’s federal budget document was something a little out of the ordinary and of great consequence: Indigenous... more

18 Apr 2024 · 29 minutes
The new chief economist of the OECD, Álvaro Santos Pereira, on solving the productivity crisis

Canada’s lagging productivity has become what the Bank of Canada calls a national ‘emergency’. The OECD’s incoming chief economist, Álvaro... more

10 Apr 2024 · 32 minutes
Emera CEO Scott Balfour on the urgent energy transition

Scott Balfour is the CEO of Emera, the owner of Nova Scotia Power and a major player in energy in... more

04 Apr 2024 · 32 minutes
Halifax Mayor Mike Savage on how a big city keeps up with growth

After 12 years leading one of Canada’s fastest growing cities, Halifax Mayor Mike Savage recently announced he’ll be stepping down.... more

28 Mar 2024 · 31 minutes
Head of Canadian Olympic Committee David Shoemaker on how to win at the Olympics

David Shoemaker is the CEO of the Canadian Olympic Committee, the organization tasked with promoting Olympic values and helping get... more

21 Mar 2024 · 31 minutes
Rupa Banerjee: What does Canada really want from immigration?

Canada is perhaps the most successful immigration nation in the world. But its system is showing some cracks, as immigration... more

14 Mar 2024 · 31 minutes
Beverley McLachlin: the problems with the online harms bill

The longest-serving Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, and the first woman to hold the position, weighs in... more

07 Mar 2024 · 31 minutes
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