Podcasts about calgary mayor naheed nenshi

June 24, 2024 - Alberta New Democrats chose former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi to replace Rachel Notley as the provincial party's leader over the weekend. He discusses his next steps as party leader, including seeking a seat in the legislature, with Power & Politics. Plus, we bring you the latest on a crucial federal byelection tonight.

Have the federal Liberals and their NDP partners, by introducing and passing the Orwellian legislation Bill C-59, which will silence the energy industry on the truth about emissions control initiatives and cost Canada $-billions. The industry will have to prove to the satisfaction of federal environment minister Steven Guilbeault, any facts on emission reductions. Fedgov states it wants to eliminate so-called "greenwashing" of emissions reporting. Now the Pathway Alliance, a consortium of Canada's six largest oil sands companies which have committed to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from oil sands production by 2050, has basically closed down its website out of concern of the anti-greenwashing component of C-59. Failure to satisfy the fedgov's definition of the truth would result in fines of up to $15-million. and: The election of former Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi as Alberta NDP leader. Guest: Alberta Minister for the Environment Rebecca Schulz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's podcast: Have the federal Liberals and their NDP partners, by introducing and passing the Orwellian legislation Bill C-59, which will silence the energy industry on the truth about emissions control initiatives and cost Canada $-billions. The industry will have to prove to the satisfaction of federal environment minister Steven Guilbeault, any facts on emission reductions. Fedgov states it wants to eliminate so-called "greenwashing" of emissions reporting. Now the Pathway Alliance, a consortium of Canada's six largest oil sands companies which have committed to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from oil sands production by 2050, has basically closed down its website out of concern of the anti-greenwashing component of C-59. Failure to satisfy the fedgov's definition of the truth would result in fines of up to $15-million. and: The election of former Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi as Alberta NDP leader. Guest: Alberta Minister for the Environment Rebecca Schulz. Japan is experiencing an alarming spread of flesh-eating disease. In the first 6 months of 2024, already more cases than in 2023. 30% approx of cases a fatal. Many others require amputations. -Does this fit into the "armaggedon" scenario predicted by former Chief Medical Officer of Enland, Dame Sally Edwards who has insisted so-called "superbugs," bacteria increasingly resistant to antibiotics will be causing millions of deaths globally and for cases until now easily controlled by antibiotics. Dame Sally's goddaughter died of an untreatable lung infection two years ago at age 38. Guest: Jason Tetro. Microbiologist (The Germ Guy). Podcast: Super Awesome Science Show. Books: The Germ Guy and The Germ Code. Justin Trudeau's security advisor is playing down the federal government concealing documents relating directly to foreign interference in Canada from the head of the inquiry Justice Marie-Josee Hogue which Justice Hogue has requested. Position of the Trudeau government is it has chosen to provide the cabinet confidences it considers "most relevant" to the inquiry. This after Trudeau refused to answer reporters (including Global News) question about whether any Liberal MPs were named in the NSICOP report as witting or semi-witting partners of foreign governments. As well, the RCMP Commissioner on CBC said he hopes MPs don't name any politicians accused of aiding foreign powers. Many if not most Canadians want to know exactly that information. Guests:  Kevin Vuong. Independent MP for Spadina-Fort York. Dan McTeague. Former Liberal MP (18 years) and parliamentary secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Is family law in Canada stacked against fathers? Is the law and are the courts biased against men in judgments concerning divorce, custody, access and support? Guest: Scott Taylor. Family lawyer, The Taylor Group in Langley, B.C. --------------------------------------------- Host/Content Producer – Roy Green Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom Craig If you enjoyed the podcast, tell a friend! For more of the Roy Green Show, subscribe to the podcast! https://globalnews.ca/roygreen/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thomas Juneau, Associate Professor, Public and International Affairs, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ottawa joins Vassy to break down what this means.   On today's show:   Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth of Canada on Alberta's newly announced health care changes for transgendered youth.  Cape Breton regional municipality Mayor, Amanda McDougall-Merrill on how cancellations pile up as winter storm pushes through Nova Scotia. The Daily Debrief Panel with Zain Velji, a political campaign strategist and partner at Northweather. He formerly worked with Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi and Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley, Tom Mulcair, CTV Political Analyst and Former NDP Leader and Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and managing director of Abacus Data. Eric Alper, Music commentator and publicist on last nights 2024 Grammy awards. 

Earlier this morning, Canada's Minister of Immigration announced a temporary cap on the number of international student visas, a cap that is scheduled to last for the next 2 years. Michael Sangster, the CEO of the National Association of Career Colleges, joins Vassy Kapelos to break down what this new cap means. On today's show: ·         Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Dominic LeBlanc, Canada's Minister of Public Safety, as they discuss the Quebec Premier's stern letter to the feds. Francois Legault is demanding that the Trudeau government cut the level of asylum seekers. ·         Aaron Blake, a Senior Political Reporter with The Washington Post, reacts to Ron DeSantis ending his 2024 presidential campaign and endorsing Donald Trump. ·         The Daily Debrief Panel features Zain Velji, a political campaign strategist who previously worked with Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi and Alberta NDP leader Rachel Notley. He is joined alongside CTV News political analyst Tom Mulcair and Summa Strategies Chairman Tim Powers. ·         Thomas Juneau, an Associate Professor of Public and International Affairs at the University of Ottawa, breaks down the importance of the Red Sea conflict and the Houthis' main objectives.

To help us unpack the stakes in Iowa and where things go from here is Aaron Blake, Senior Political Reporter with The Washington Post On today's show: Listen to Vassy's full interview with the Minister of Immigration, Marc Miller discussing the potential to cap international students arriving to Canada. Listen to Vassy's full interview with Roland Paris, former top foreign policy advisor to PM Justin Trudeau and now Director of graduate school of public and international affairs, University of Ottawa on the accusation of Israel committing genocide. The Daily Debrief Panel with Zain Velji, a political campaign strategist and partner at Northweather. He formerly worked with Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi and Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley, Tom Mulcair, CTV Political Analyst and Former NDP Leader and Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and managing director of Abacus Data. Listen to Vassy's full interview with Jean Chretien, Former Prime Minister of Canada to discuss how Canada has changed, when it's time to leave politics and how to work with political opponents.

On the fourth anniversary of Flight PS752, Kourosh Doustshenas, Spokesperson for Association of Families of Flight PS752 victims joins Vassy to discuss a push for the federal government to designate the IRGC as a terrorist organization.   On today's show: Flavio Volpe, President of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association on how Honda is considering $18.4B electric vehicle plant in Canada. Sumeet Sadana - Consultant Pediatrician at Capital KidZ Medical Centre & Member of the Department of Pediatrics at the Queensway Carleton Hospital on when the right time to visit an ER is during overcrowding. The Daily Debrief Panel with Zain Velji, a political campaign strategist and partner at Northweather. He formerly worked with Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi and Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley, Tom Mulcair, CTV Political Analyst and Former NDP Leader and Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and managing director of Abacus Data. Keith Whittier, Movie Reviewer, Ottawa Life Magazine with a breakdown of the Golden Globe highlights from last night.

Oxfam Canada policy manager Ian Thomson tells Vassy Kapelos that money could be redirected to green initiatives. On today's show: Bill Blair, Minister of National Defense, on Trudeau's comments regarding restraint by Israel in Hamas war and potential humanitarian pauses Jimmy Jean, vice-president and chief economist at Desjardins, on tomorrow's fall economic statement Jérémie Harris, the co-founder of Gladstone AI, an AI safety company, on the drama around Sam Altman's sudden departure from OpenAI and potential implications The Daily Debrief Panel with Zain Velji, a political campaign strategist and partner at Northweather. He formerly worked with Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi and Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley; Tom Mulcair, CTV Political Analyst and Former NDP Leader; Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and managing director of Abacus Data

CTV Chief Political Correspondent Vassy Kapelos joins guest host Graham Richardson from Halifax with the latest on backlash to the federal government from provinces and what it means for the prime minister. On today's show: Ret. Maj-Gen. Denis Thompson, former commander of the Multinational Force and Observers in the Sinai for 2014-17, and fellow at the University of Manitoba's Centre for Defence and Security Studies, on the latest at the Rafah Gate and strategy from Israel and Hamas Rebecca Robillard, Canadian Sleep Research Consortium Co-chair, Scientist in the Sleep Research Unit at the University of Ottawa Institute of Mental Health Research at the Royal on the impacts of the time change and whether it's time to scrap daylight savings The Daily Debrief Panel with Zain Velji, a political campaign strategist and partner at Northweather. He formerly worked with Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi and Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley; Tom Mulcair, CTV Political Analyst and Former NDP Leader; Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and managing director of Abacus Data Steve Pomeroy, Industry Professor at  McMaster University with the Canadian Housing Evidence Collaborative (CHEC) on a new report showing average rents in Canada reaching all-time highs And you have your say on daylight savings

CTV's Rachel Aiello joins Vassy Kapelos to talk through the fallout so far and what happens in the event of a resignation. On today's show: David Cohen, United States Ambassador to Canada, on the intelligence that led to Canada's allegations toward India Joe Sparling, President/CEO, Air North and Sebastien Michel, Director of Flight Operations, Air Inuit on the Northern Air Transport Association's meetings with government following a summer of issues and wildfires The Daily Debrief Panel with Zain Velji, a political campaign strategist and partner at Northweather. He formerly worked with Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi and Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley; Tom Mulcair, CTV Political Analyst and Former NDP Leader; Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and managing director of Abacus Data Chad Leaver, Director, Health and Human Capital, The Conference Board of Canada on a new report showing significant delays for kids waiting on spinal surgery

He's been a hard core conservative activist, a firebrand city councilor and for the last two years he has been on something of a journey of self discovery that has led him across a continent, up more than a few mountains and sees him recently teaming up with former Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi to call out the UCP and their candidates. We sat down with Jeromy to hear his story in his own words for a fascinating conversation that covers a tremendous amount of ground! And yeah, we get into the arena deal. As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/thebreakdownab. If you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating, and don't forget to like and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Alberta is about to go into an election and it's a tight race. At a special live election show, host Kathleen Petty and her panel talk about the issues Calgary - home of many battleground ridings - and province are facing as Alberta votes. What topics will this campaign focus on? And what do those issues say about Alberta's future? Calgary Chamber of Commerce President Deborah Yedlin, former Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi and pollster Janet Brown join.

David breaks down the blue print behind the job he had where the primary target was Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi. Wallace breaks down how he was hired, who hired him, and ultimately why Operation Peacock failed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Long-time Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi is in the final days of his 11 years leading the city. He reflects on his time in office, political and pandemic division, and what it means to serve in a country like Canada.

With the mayors of both Edmonton and Calgary stepping down, and Alberta municipal elections taking place October 18, we decided to bring you all out west. But first, the City of Toronto released a detailed account of how much this summer's park encampment evictions cost. Matt Elliott wrote a Toronto Star column breaking down the cost, and we talk about how that money could have been better spent actually supporting people who live in encampments. Then, Alberta-based journalist Tim Querenguesser tells us what the fourth wave of COVID is like in that promise, and about the power vacuum being left by Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson and Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi stepping down. As well, when Alberta municipalities this month, they will have to vote on some politically charged referendum issues at the same time. For more insight on Alberta municipal politics, follow Tim's newsletter on Twitter: @RageMunicipal

Host Evan Solomon discusses the week's top political stories with Canadian Ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman; Former Liberal campaign strategist Zain Velji; toronto Sun Editor in Chief Adrienne Batra; Former NDP Leader Tom Mulcair; Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner; Former Canadian ambassador to China Guy Saint-Jacques; CTV News' Joyce Napier; The Globe and Mail's Marieke Walsh; Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi and The Toronto Star's Stephanie Levitz.

Power & Politics for Wednesday, August 25th with Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart, Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi, retired journalist and broadcaster Kevin Newman, former British Columbia NDP premier Ujjal Dosanjh, former Prince Edward Island Liberal premier Robert Ghiz and the Power Panel.

This week, Steve & Diana chat with Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi, who was awarded the ‘World Mayor Prize' in 2014. Mayor Nenshi talks about how he got talked into politics by trying to talk other people into politics. He also tells us why his political colour is purple, and how his post Mayoral life will include ‘Seva' - selfless acts of service - and finally watching Game of Thrones.Mayor Nenshi introduces us to Calgary actor, podcaster, producer and filmmaker, Griffin Cork. Griffin is part of a new generation of young people who are changing the way we think about theatre and film in Western Canada. Griffin is embarking on the second season of his web series called, ‘Abracadavers' and spills the beans about hosting a daily podcast with his equally talented and artistic mother, Karen Johnson-Diamond.To learn more about Mayor Nenshi you can go to the City of Calgary's website https://www.calgary.ca/citycouncil/mayor.html or follow him on Twitter and Instagram @nenshiAnd to learn more about Griffin Cork, you can visit his website at http://www.griffincork.com, listen to his podcast ‘The Breakfast Dish' https://thebreakfastdish.buzzsprout.com/ or follow him on on Twitter and Insa @griffincorkHOST: Steve Patterson (Twitter: @patterballs)PRODUCER & CO-HOST: Diana Frances (Twitter @dianafrancesvan)TECHNICAL PRODUCER: Donovan Deschner from Fracture A Femur Productions (www.fractureafemur.com)MUSIC BY: Imagine Sound Studios (www.imaginesoundstudios.com) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the Mornings With Sue and Andy Podcast for Friday August 6. Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi joined us for our Friday check in. This time out, we talk to the Mayor about the shocking burning of part of the memorial to residential school victims in front of City Hall as well as the looming municipal election. Peacekeepers Day is Sunday, August 9, and local veterans of Canada's Peacekeeping missions will gather at Calgary's Peacekeepers park to mark the day. Joining us with his thoughts on Canada's peacekeeping efforts around the world today, is former Lieutenant Governor and retired Colonel Don Ethell. How to get people working in engineering technology fields requires equal footing and compensation, despite not having a degree or diploma. We discuss a one of a kind program developed in Alberta, with the CEO of the Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta, Barry Cavanaugh. And, Covid numbers in the US are climbing and New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is embroiled in controversy that could end his political career. We discuss the state of America with Global's Washington Bureau Chief Jackson Proskow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Power & Politics for Monday, August 2nd with Dr. Henry Bernstein, a member of a U.S. CDC advisory committee, Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi, Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux, and the Power Panel.

Power & Politics for Friday, July 9th with Assembly of First Nations National Chief RoseAnne Archibald, Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi, Calgary Stampede advisor and public health doctor Dr. Jia Hu, British Columbia Liberal MLA Todd Stone, and the Power Panel.

Evan Solomon discusses the debate over COVID-19 precautions at the Calgary Stampede.  On today's show:  Al Lewis, afternoon news anchor at NewsRadio 610 WIOD in Miami, Florida, shares the latest updates on the condo building search-and-rescue and Tropical Storm Elsa.   Zain Velji, a political campaign strategist who formerly worked with Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi and Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley, discusses the debate over some COVID-19 precautions at the Calgary Stampede.  Maisie Tomlinson, co-director of Crustacean Compassion in the U.K., explains why she is advocating for a ban on boiling lobsters alive.   Flavio Volpe, president of the Auto Parts Manufacturers Association, discusses how the microchip shortage is impacting the car industry in Canada. 

Zain Velji fills-in for Evan Solomon and discusses the latest updates on the terrorism charges laid against the suspect in the deadly attack on the Muslim family in London, Ont.  On today's show:  Mubin Shaikh, a former counter terrorism operative and professor of public safety at Seneca College, discusses the terror charges laid against the London attack suspect. Zain shares his thoughts on the G7 summit.  Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi talks about Islamophobia in Canada following the attack on the Muslim family in London, Ont.  We hear listeners' thought on the price of Ubers and Airbnbs going up and if this will drive them back to taxis and hotels. 

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 significance of the famous purple tie!

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 significance of the famous purple tie!

Evan Solomon discusses the growing calls for national guidelines for vaccinated Canadians.  On today's show:  John Wright, executive vice-president of Maru Public Opinion, shares the results of two new polls.  We play Evan's full interview with Health Minister Patty Hajdu.  Privacy Commissioner Daniel Therrien explains how the RCMP broke the law by using Clearview AI's facial recognition technology. Zain Velji, a political campaign strategist who formerly worked with Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi and Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley, weighs-in on cancel culture. 

Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi made history more than a decade ago for becoming the first Muslim mayor of a large North American city. As his time in office draws to a close, he reflects on the increase of outward racism and divisions in the political landscape and shares his hopes for the future in a candid conversation with Steve Paikin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the “Mornings with Sue & Andy” podcast for Friday, May 28th. We begin with our weekly conversation with Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi. We get the Mayor's thoughts on the current plan laid out by the Stampede Board for this year's edition of “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth” and reaction from the Mayor on the Alberta's three stage re-opening plan. We speak with Jackson Proskow – Washington Bureau Chief for Global News. We get the latest on the vaccine rollout and news that a large number of Americans are now booking travel and summer vacations with the kick-off being this Memorial Day Weekend.  As India continues its huge battle against COVID-19, our partners at ET Canada are stepping up to lend a hand. We speak with ET Canada host Sangita Patel about their new upcoming special “ET Canada Presents: Help India”. And finally, Clubhouse... it's not just a sandwich anymore, it's the hottest new social media platform! We catch up with a social media specialist to give us a tutorial on Clubhouse and explain why people should be signing up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the “Mornings with Sue & Andy” podcast for Friday, May 21st. We begin with our weekly conversation with Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi. We get the Mayor's thoughts on the current state of COVID-19 in the city, and hear about an ambitious new program called “The Mayor's Innovation Challenge”. Next we head ‘Stateside'. We get the latest on the vaccine rollout – and details on the investigation into criminal charges for the Trump organization. We speak with Jackson Proskow, Washington Bureau Chief for Global News. The Tokyo Summer Games are just over two months away. We speak with Alberta-based Olympic Wrestler Danielle Lappage about her journey to the Olympics, her training, and her experience in the sport which started in her home town of Olds. And finally, we meet Psychic-Medium and Spiritual Intuitive, Tracy Horsemen. We hear Tracy's story of when she first discovered her gift and hear how she uses her skills to help others. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He ran for mayor, and won three times, on a platform of bipartisanship, even as political squabbles were getting nastier by the day. He used social media to drive his campaign before 'going viral' became the goal of a comms staff. He took over the job of running a city that had never declared a state of emergency, then had to do it three times in his decade in charge. Naheed Nenshi is leaving office after 10 years of being one of the most interesting politicians in the country. And no -- we didn't ask him what he wants his legacy to be. This isn't that kind of exit interview. GUEST: Naheed Nenshi, Mayor of Calgary

On Today's show, we get your reaction to Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi upping the anti and doubling down on his comments, characterizing anti-restriction rallies as 'white supremacist events'. Plus, Canada has something unique in the works -- Project Arrow -- a completely Canadian electric vehicle with some top end talent behind it, AMPA lead, Flavio Volpe has the details. And, the Salvage Kings Ted Finch and Justin Fortin join us. Their job is demolition, but it's the treasure hunting that makes it really cool. 

Host Evan Solomon discusses the week's top political stories with Minister Dominic LeBlanc, Minister Steven Guilbeault, Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi and Mayor of Wood Buffalo Don Scott, Toronto's Medical Officer of Health Dr. Eileen de Villa, Pollster Nik Nanos, and CTV News' Joyce Napier.

Three-term Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi joins hosts Scott Schmidt and Jeremy Appel just days after announcing he will not be running for another term in office this fall for an intimate and refreshingly candid conversation reflecting on the journey that led him to become one of the most well-known municipal leaders in the world and the first Muslim mayor in Canadian history.For more episodes of the show go to https://www.forgottencornerpod.com/Support the podcast at https://www.patreon.com/forgottencornerpod

Three-term Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi joins hosts Scott Schmidt and Jeremy Appel just days after announcing he will not be running for another term in office this fall for an intimate and refreshingly candid conversation reflecting on the journey that led him to become one of the most well-known municipal leaders in the world and the first Muslim mayor in Canadian history. For more episodes of the show go to https://www.forgottencornerpod.com/ Support the podcast at https://www.patreon.com/forgottencornerpod

Tributes poured in for Sharon Pollock, the former artistic director of Theatre Calgary died on April 23 at age 85 after battling cancer. Pollock twice won the Governor General's Award for Drama for her plays, "Blood Relations" and "Doc." Theatre Calgary called Pollock a "giant" and a "fierce, bold and groundbreaking artist" whose work helped shape the Canadian landscape. Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi, a noted theatre-goer, praised her for telling "our stories in new ways and forced us to look at ourselves differently." Someone who knew Sharon and worked with her is Allan Boss, a culture leader with the town of Okotoks, as well as a former arts producer with CBC. He chatted with Russell about the legacy of Sharon Pollock.

Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi, who became an instant celebrity when he was elected in 2010, announced earlier this month that he won't be running again. He joins Checkup to talk about his career, and answers questions from listeners.

Three-term Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi joins The Forgotten Corner just days after announcing he will not be running again this fall.Nenshi takes listeners through his journey that led him to become one of the most well-known municipal leaders in the world. He talks about his rise to fame, the struggles of the office and what it was like lead a city like Calgary as both a person of colour and the first Muslim mayor in Canadian history.Check out the Harbinger Media Network. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi has seen the city through major change and shifted the world’s perceptions about the city he loves. He talks with Elamin Abdelmahmoud about why he’s leaving office after more than a decade.

Host Evan Solomon discusses the week's top political stories with Daniele Hamamdjian, Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, Dr. Peter Singer, a special adviser to the director general of the WHO, Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi, Joyce Napier, Stephanie Levitz and Pollster Nik Nanos.

Evan Solomon discusses the mixed messages and confusing communication from all levels of government during the third wave of COVID-19.  On today's show:  Tom Mulcair, CTV News political analyst and former NDP leader, discusses the NDP and Liberal policy conventions. Scott Reid, CTV News political commentator and former communications director for  Prime Minister Paul Martin, plays Overhyped vs. Underplayed.  Zain Velji, a political campaign strategist who formerly worked with Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi and Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley, talks about the Alberta MLAs who are opposing the new COVID-19 restrictions.  Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy, explains why gas prices are so high right now.   Suzie Bruce tells the story of how an RCMP officer tracked down her husband, Ray, for his heart transplant while he was out of cell reception. 

Power & Politics for Wednesday, April 7th with Ontario Solicitor General Sylvia Jones, Ontario Liberal Leader Steven Del Duca, Ontario Green Leader Mike Schreiner, National Advisory Committee on Immunization Chair Dr. Caroline Quach-Thanh, New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs, Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi, and the Power Panel.

Karen Gosbee's "glittering marriage" nearly ended her life. The author of "A Perfect Nightmare," now co-chair of Calgary's Mental Health and Addiction Community Strategy and Action Plan, joins Mayor Naheed Nenshi to explain how this new approach changes the landscape (and how it can work in cities around the world). Renowned climatologist and geophysicist Dr. Michael E. Mann, author of "The New Climate War," discusses what's new in The Fight to Take Back the Planet, and what it means for Canadians. Plus, Ryan gets into the Real Talk inbox, and reads your emails submitted to talk@ryanjespersen.com. 5:17 - Mayor Naheed Nenshi & Karen Gosbee 38:08 - Dr. Michael E. Mann

Evan Solomon discusses the concerns surrounding AstraZeneca's COIVD-19 vaccine that have caused several countries to temporarily suspend its use as a precaution.  On today's show:  We play Evan's full interview with Procurement Minister Anita Anand. Kevin Parent, the social media lead at Ottawa Public Health, discusses how he helped build North America's most successful public health Twitter account during the pandemic.  Dr. Isaac Bogoch, infectious diseases physician at the Toronto General Hospital and a member of Ontario's vaccine task force, talks about the concerns surrounding AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine.  Father Bryan Massingale, the only openly gay Black priest in the United States and a professor of theology at Fordham University, responds to the Vatican's decree that being gay is a "choice."  MP Charlie Angus, NDP Ethics Critic, discusses the Kielburger's testimony on WE Charity.   Zain Velji, a political campaign strategist who formerly worked with Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi and Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley, talks about Alberta's war room going after a kid's film on Netflix.  Ben Proudfoot, CEO and founder of Breakwater Studios and co-director of A Concerto Is A Conversation, discusses the film's Oscar nomination.   

It's definitely the worst of times for Alberta's two largest cities as they continue to get hammered by the pandemic, economic crisis and oil price collapse. Edmonton and Calgary share high unemployment rates, shuttered businesses and empty downtown cores. But their mayors see themselves as key players in Alberta's economic recovery. Guest host Jim Brown talks to Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson and Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi about whether they can "build back better" after the latest Alberta budget.

Zain Velji, a Partner at Northweather, a strategy and marketing firm focusing on charities, non-profits, causes, and advocacy. He is also a political commentator whose work appears weekly on CBC television. In 2017, Zain managed the re-election campaign for Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi. You can now support this podcast by heading over to patreon.com/dearbrownparents. Your support helps me continue to bring you stories that I hope help move and inspire you to make your dreams a reality. Enjoy! Music Credits Intro/Outro Music: Track: Nimesh Tandey - Floating SpellMusic provided by Mr. Pantomath https://youtu.be/NzTMSlRVpvM‍ Transition Music:Storybook & Cheese (Produced by Lukrembo)https://soundcloud.com/lukrembo 

Evan Solomon examines vaccine supply issues in Canada and the recent news out of the EU on possible COVID-19 vaccine export controls.  On today's show:  Dan Kelly, President and CEO of Canadian Federation of Independent Business, responds to the government's new program for businesses, the Highly Affected Sectors Credit Availability Program. David Macdonald, senior economist at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, talks about his new report on provincial spending during the pandemic.  Zain Velji, a political campaign strategist who formerly worked with Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi and Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley, talks about a new report the Alberta government commissioned which cites conspiracy theories.  Bonnie Bowering has lived on Trump Avenue in Ottawa since 2008. She discusses why residents now want the name changed.  Brad Sorenson, CEO of Providence Therapeutics, talks about the hopeful news on the company's made-in-Canada vaccine.   Alexa Goodman, Ghost Gear project coordinator for Coastal Action, discusses the project to clean ghost gear out of the oceans. 

Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi joins The Morning News on Pledge Day. Call to donate: 403-974-8255 or visit CalgaryChildrensFoundation.com

Power & Politics for Friday, November 27th with Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan, Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi, The Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy's Sahir Khan, the Conference Board of Canada's Pedro Antunes, and the Power Panel.

Power & Politics for Monday, November 16th with Public Services and Procurement Minister Anita Anand, Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi, Green Leader Anamie Paul, and the Power Panel.

On The West Block podcast this week Mercedes Stephenson recounts the record numbers of COVID-19 cases that continue to sweep across the country. She asks Conservative Party Leader, Erin O'Toole, about his take on Canada's response to the pandemic. Internationally, O'Toole says it's time for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to get serious on China from a security, human rights and trade perspective. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister, Marco Mendicino, says Canada continues to take a “strong and principled” stand on China. And for a look inside the municipal response to COVID-19, Mercedes talks to Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi, who says COVID-19 restrictions need to be smart and targeted to slow the spread of the virus.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Evan Solomon discusses the week’s top political stories with Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi, Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino, The Lincoln Project’s Tom Nichols and Republican strategist Ford O’Connell, CTV News’ Joyce Napier, Former CSIS director Richard Fadden, and Tonda MacCharles.

Joining me tonight to talk about the meltdown in Trudeau's cabinet, Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi sucking up to BLM (and failing miserably,) and the Conservative Party leadership race is entrepreneur and columnist for the Western Standard Online, Cory Morgan.

Power & Politics speaks to Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie on stage two of Ontario's re-opening plan and what it means for her city. Also on the show, Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino about the use of body cameras by the RCMP, as well as changes to allow some cross-border family reunification and Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi on addressing systemic racism.

The latest headlines & happenings in Edmonton's tech community. This week: A new algorithm developed by University of Alberta computing scientists promises to make Bitcoin mining more energy-efficient; Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi says there are real opportunities for the Alberta Innovation Corridor; FORGE Hydrocarbons has received an equity investment from Shell Ventures; Beamdog is featured by Edmonton Global; CWB is launching a conversational AI-powered banking tool; and female tech entrepreneurs are recognized in the 2020 AWE Awards.

In this week's episode of Inside Alberta, Calgary Herald columnists Don Braid speaks with city hall reporter Meghan Potkins about the new UCP budget, its effects on the city of Calgary and what mayor Naheed Neshi thinks about it all

Former premier Alison Redford and Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi; Political strategists Scott Reid, Karl Belanger and Jenni Byrne; Green Party Leader Elizabeth May; The Toronto Star's Tonda MacCharles, CTV News' Joyce Napier, CTV News Chief Political Commentator Craig Oliver, former foreign affairs minister John Baird and former Bloc Quebecois leader Gilles Duceppe.

Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi joins Joe to discuss the results of the YYC Matters survey and his thoughts on where Alberta's political parties hold issues important to Calgarians.

On BIV Today... Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi (1:30) visits Vancouver this week in a bid to convince West Coast tech talent to consider moving across the Rockies to work in his hometown. He speaks to BIV Today about the province’s economic downturn and efforts to diversify the economy. Then, Re/Max’s Elton Ash (9:32) discusses Metro Vancouver’s plummeting sales for luxury homes in the wake of surging luxury condo sales. Tyler Orton hosts.

A Mainstreet Research poll released suggests that Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi is on the road to defeat in the current mayoral race. Why is one of Canada's most highly profiled mayors on the brink of being rejected by voters? Guest: Quito Maggi, president of Mainstreet Research (Photo: Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Roy Green Show Podcast   Hugh Hefner died at the age of 91 this week. Despite criticism, Hefner was massively influential on society. Playboy also included interviews with some of the world's most influential and interesting people, as well as renowned pieces of fiction. Guest: Professor Robert Thompson, director of the Bleier Center for TV and Popular Culture at the University of Syracuse - Chronic pain patients are being increasingly marginalized and are having their opioid medications withdrawn, leaving them in severe agony and causing an increasing number of them to take drastic measures. Guests: Dr. Lynn Webster, past president of the American Academy of Pain Medicine and author of “The Painful Truth”, based in Salt Lake City, Utah Dr. Gaylord Wardell, anesthesiologist and pain specialist in Medicine Hat, Alberta - Kristian Saucier is a U.S. Navy Petty Officer who took six photographs – intended to be personal mementos – of the inside of the 40-year-old submarine on which he was serving. He was sentenced to a year in prison for this. Now he wants to know why he was sent to prison for “improperly handling classified information”, but Hillary Clinton was not. Guest: Kristian Saucier - A charity that runs a Vancouver-area mosque has been penalized by federal regulators after an audit alleges its former president and imam spent tens of thousands of dollars on personal purchases. The audit also alleged the charity had a “relationship” with a Qatar organization accused of supporting terrorism. Guest: Stewart Bell, reporter for Global News investigating this story - A Mainstreet Research poll released suggests that Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi is on the road to defeat in the current mayoral race. Why is one of Canada's most highly profiled mayors on the brink of being rejected by voters? Guest: Quito Maggi, president of Mainstreet Research See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi is one of Canada’s most well known political figures. Regardless of how close your own politics are to his, most people can probably agree he has been a powerful voice for the importance of local government. One of the ways that he does this is through his approach to engaging with the public, the media and other politicians. We invited him to join us for a public conversation during his visit to Halifax in March of 2015. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi – reassuring presence during city’s flooding