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Brian interviews Jeff Mahon. Jeff is Director of StrategyCorp's Geopolitical and International Business Advisory. He is also an Executive in Residence at the Canada West Foundation. Prior to this, he served as Deputy Director at Global Affairs Canada's China Division, was Nunavut's Chief Negotiator for the Canadian Free Trade Agreement negotiations, and ran his own import and export brokerage company. Jeff Mahon talks about Canada's relationship with China. Given trade issues, human rights concerns, and the potential for issues between China and Taiwan, and the charged atmosphere between the US and China, this is a very topical issue. We discuss several articles he has written about Canada as we are reckoning with big changes in the world.

Prime Minister Mark Carney went to Washington to try and reset relations with Donald Trump. Should he do the same with China and India? Ties with them have been strained in recent years, so can the new PM find a way to work with the world's two most populous countries? Host Steve Paikin asks: Rohinton Medhora, Professor of Practice at McGill University, and a Distinguished Fellow at CIGI, the Centre for International Governance Innovation; Vina Nadjibulla, Vice-President of Research & Strategy at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada; And Jeff Mahon, Director of Geopolitical & International Business Advisory at StrategyCorp and Executive in Residence at the Canada West Foundation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this timely episode, Gary Mar, President and CEO of the Canada West Foundation and former Alberta Cabinet Minister, joins Ben Jang, Portfolio Manager and Investment Strategist at Nicola Wealth, to discuss the recent Canadian federal election and what the results could mean for the economy, energy, and national unity. The conversation explores the potential for cross-party cooperation, the evolving relationship with the United States, and how Canada can strengthen its position through productivity, infrastructure, and Arctic strategy. Together, they offer a thoughtful and wide-ranging discussion on the decisions that could shape Canada's economic future.

Guest: Jeff Mahon, director of geopolitical and international business advisory at consulting firm StrategyCorp and an executive-in-residence at the Canada West Foundation.

U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to unveil the full scope of his tariffs plan Wednesday afternoon, a trade policy he says will liberate his country from reliance on foreign goods. Guest host Mark Kelley discusses the economic and political fallout for Canada with former federal minister Lisa Raitt, and Carlo Dade, director of trade and trade infrastructure for the Canada West Foundation.

The trade war with Donald Trump has left many Canadians angry and worried. In response to Trump's steel and aluminium tariffs, Canada announced retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imported goods worth $29.8 billion. But Trump is not backing down, and is still continuing with his “51st state” taunts. So, how should Canada respond? What options do we have? Carlo Dade is the director of international policy in the school of public policy at the University of Calgary. He is also a senior fellow at the Canada West Foundation. He joined us to take caller questions about Canada's tariff retaliation plan. 

In this episode of The Global Exchange podcast, Colin Robertson sits down with Martha Hall Findlay, Philippe Lagassé, Bill Robson and Ian Brodie, to discuss the long-term effects and implications of the Trump-imposed tariffs on Canada. // Participants' bios - Martha Hall Findlay is the Director of the School of Public Policy and Palmer Chair in Public Policy, University of Calgary, CEO of the Canada West Foundation, Chief Sustainability Officer for Suncor and a Member of Parliament. - Philippe Lagasse is an Associate Professor and Barton Chair, Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University. He was recently awarded the Canadian Forces Medallion for distinguished service for his exemplary contribution to Canadian defence policy. - Bill Robson is President and CEO of the C.D Howe Institute. - Ian Brodie is a Program Director at CGAI and a Professor at the University of Calgary, Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Harper and the InterAmerican Development Bank. // Host bio: Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson // // Reading Recommendations: - "Time to Prepare" by Philippe Lagassé, https://www.readtheline.ca/p/philippe-lagasse-time-to-prepare - The Thursday Question by Ian Brodie, https://thethursdayquestion.substack.com/about // Recording Date: March 5, 2025 Release date: March 10, 2025

Greetings, and welcome back to the podcast.This episode we are joined by Mr. Jim Gray, O.C. - co-founder of Canadian Hunter Exploration - one of Canada's largest natural gas producers before its sale in 2001 for ~$3.4 billion.Among his many awards, Mr. Gray has been inducted into the Alberta Order of Excellence, the Order of Canada, the Calgary Business Hall of Fame, and the Canadian Business Hall of Fame.Mr. Gray was awarded an Honourary Doctor of Laws degree in 1991 by the University of Calgary, and the Energy Person of the Year Award from the Energy Council of Canada.Mr. Gray is also a founder and former Chairman of Calgary Academy, Honourary Chair of the Canada West Foundation and Honorary Life Director of the Calgary YMCA. Mr. Gray is Chairman of the Energy Group of Brookfield Asset Management Inc.Mr. Gray's previous directorships include Brookfield Asset Management Inc., Cequence Energy Inc., Phoenix Technology Services, Emera Inc., Hudson's Bay Company, and Canadian National Railway, of which he is Director Emeritus. Among other things, we discussed The Can Hunter Days, Pioneering the Deep Basin & 90 Years of Staying Active.Enjoy.Thank you to our sponsors.Without their support this episode would not be possible:Connate Water SolutionsATB Capital MarketsEnergy United Upgrade Labs360 Engineering & Environmental ConsultingCanadian Gas AssociationSupport the show

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR TUESDAY, FEB. 11th We begin with our weekly conversation with Mercedes Stephenson – Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief – and Host of the West Block. This time out, we get clarification on the latest ‘Tariff' announcement earlier this week by President Donald Trump – focusing on Steel and Aluminum – and what's being done to ‘counter' the tariffs, on our side of the border. Next – we continue the conversation surrounding Steel and Aluminum tariffs. We catch up with Carlo Dade – Director of Trade and Trade Infrastructure with the “Canada West Foundation” – for his views on just how much of an impact the taxation would have on these industries – and our overall economy. And finally – ahead of a ‘surprise' announcement from Apple next week, we speak with The Gadget Guy Mike Yawney to ‘speculate' what may be coming down from the ‘tech giant' – and according to Mike – it may just be a revamp of the ‘budget friendly' – iPhone SE.

As Canadians catch their breath from the threat of tariffs and now 30-day delay, Jeff Mahon, director of geopolitical and international business advisory at StrategyCorp and an executive-in-residence at the Canada West Foundation, joins Evan to bring us the latest on U.S. President Donald Trump's plans.

The latest on Trump tariffs, Trump promising 25 per cent tariff in steel and aluminum GUEST: Gary Mar, CEO of Canada West Foundation, Former trade representative in Ottawa  Pipeline debate: Could Trump threats revive cancelled Canadian pipelines?  GUEST: Cody Battershill, Founder of “Canada Action” that is a pro-oil and gas advocacy group GUEST: Jillian Maguire, Vancouver teacher and climate-change campaigner  Fentanyl life sentence debate: Poilievre promises life sentences for trafficking 40 mg of fentanyl GUEST: Kyla Lee, Lawyer with Acumen Law GUEST: Dr. Christian Leuprecht, Professor at the Royal Military College and Queen's University, Senior Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute, and Author of “Security. Cooperation. Governance.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR TUESDAY, FEB. 04th   With the threat of 25% Tariffs on American goods ‘off the table' for 30-days – where do we go from here – and what does this mean for Canadian businesses and consumers with a potential ‘trade war' still in the conversation? We get the thoughts of Mercedes Stephenson - Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief & Host of “The West Block”. Next – we continue our ‘tariff talk' with Gary Mar – President and CEO of the Canada West Foundation. We get Mr. Mar's thoughts on why President Trump pushed the ‘pause button' on implementing the Tariffs this week – and what we can do as a country to lessen the impact of a looming ‘trade war' – with our biggest trade partner. And finally - as Valentine's Day approaches, Canadians are celebrating the idea of finding their “perfect match.” But….in this unique case – that ‘match', comes with 4 legs! We speak with Gary Hiney – a Red Deer man suffering from vision loss – about the “Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides”. We hear about the important service they provide – and get details on how YOU can make a difference, and lend a hand to someone in need of a Guide Dog.

It's not just about tariffs. If you examine what the America First advisers around Trump really think, you'll understand their determination to undertake a sweeping overhaul of the global economic system — and why they're starting with Canada. Brian's guests this week, trade researcher Carlo Dade, from the Canada West Foundation, and Ian Lee, public policy professor at Carlton University, have done their homework. That's unlike many of our political leaders, who seem oblivious to the real threats — or who, worse, like certain Liberals, think they can exploit a destructive tariff war for partisan gain. As Ian and Carlo tell Brian, the people around Trump aren't scared of higher import prices, and what they're really interested in from Canada doesn't even seem to be on Ottawa's radar. (Recorded January 24, 2025) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Time's up for anyone mulling a bid to lead the Liberal Party. With the deadline to enter behind them, candidates have just a few days left to sign up new members, and a little over a month to drum up support. One of the frontrunners joins The House in studio: former finance minister Chrystia Freeland sits down with host Catherine Cullen to make her case for running the countryThen: Ontario Premier Doug Ford has confirmed he'll call a snap election next week and send Ontarians to the polls at the end of February. The Toronto Star's Queen's Park bureau chief discusses whether voters will reward Ford, or if they'll be turned off by the timing.After that, we take a close look at an ongoing economic headache that doesn't involve Donald Trump: trade between provinces. Premiers hope that breaking through interprovincial barriers can in fact better protect against Trump's tariffs. But experts and former officials say getting rid of those barriers is a tall order — and there hasn't been much success in the past.Finally, as several Liberal leadership candidates distance themselves from the carbon tax, and as Donald Trump continues to threaten Canada's economy, do the Conservatives need to shift their campaign focus? Two strategists weigh in on how their party is reacting to recent events.This episode features the voices of:Chrystia Freeland, Liberal leadership candidateRobert Benzie, Queen's Park bureau chief for the Toronto StarPhilippe Couillard, former Quebec premierPerrin Beatty, former federal cabinet ministerCarlo Dade, director of trade infrastructure at the Canada West FoundationChad Rogers, Conservative strategistFred DeLorey, Conservative strategist

For this episode of the Global Exchange podcast, Colin Robertson talks with Hon. Perrin Beatty, Meredith Lilly, and Hon. Gary Mar about Canada-US relations in the wake of the Inauguration and the triumphalist return to presidential power of Donald Trump. // Participants' bios - Perrin Beatty is co-chair of the Carlton and CGAI sponsored Canada-US export group on Canada-Us relations. Most recently, he serves as the President and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce - Meredith Lilly is Professor and Simon Reisman Chair at Carleton University's Norman Paterson School of International Affairs. She previously served as International Trade Advisor to Prime Minister Harper - Gary Mar is President and CEO of the Canada West Foundation. A member of the Alberta legislature he held various cabinet portfolios. He later served as Alberta's Representative in Washington and then in Hong Kong and then returned to the private sector // Host bio: Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson // // Reading Recommendations: - "Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania", by Erik Larson: https://www.amazon.ca/Dead-Wake-Last-Crossing-Lusitania/dp/0307408876 - "A Gentleman in Moscow": https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8230448/ - "Curse of Politics: The Herle Burly Political Panel": https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/curse-of-politics-the-herle-burly-political-panel/id1579125546 // Recording Date: January 24, 2025.

Danielle Smith charts her own path through choppy waters. Ahead of the first ministers' meeting in Ottawa, the Alberta premier heads to Mar-a-Lago to meet Donald Trump, then refuses to back a united Canadian response to a potential trade war. While Ontario Premier Doug Ford calls for the country to use “every tool in our toolbox" against the proposed American tariffs on Canadian goods, Smith draws a hard line — Alberta won't agree to restrict energy exports. With national unity on the brink, West of Centre host Kathleen Petty dives into the fallout with Heather Exner-Pirot of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, Zain Velji of The Strategists podcast, and Gary Mar of the Canada West Foundation.

Colleen Collins, Head of the Canada West Foundation

Brian interviews  Jeff Mahon. Jeff is Director of StrategyCorp's Geopolitical and International Business Advisory. He is also an Executive in Residence at the Canada West Foundation. Prior to this he served as Deputy Director at Global Affairs Canada's China Division, was Nunavut's Chief Negotiator for the Canadian Free Trade Agreement negotiations, and ran his own import and export brokerage company. Jeff Mahon talks about the Canadian economy and several articles he has written about Canada as we are reckoning with big changes in the world. This is important because Canada's economy is dependent on trade and international developments are shaping/limiting options available to us.

Munir Haque is joined by Gary Mar, President and CEO of the Canada West Foundation and former Member of the Legislative Assembly in Alberta from 1993 to 2007. Gary discusses the Canada West Foundation's work and shares with Munir the differences between governmental governance and governance in industry. With his experience across different types of boards, Gary understands what makes a good one and what the purpose of a board truly is.Governance is as good as the people holding board seats, much like the captain of any ship relies on a quality crew to know each of their jobs intimately. The stronger your hiring, the more your board can accomplish, and Gary's experiences highlight this truth. In addition to his knowledge of governance, however, Gary understands the nuance of the natural resources sector as well as oil and gas interests, and the conversation Munir and Gary have is enlightening.  Gary Mar shares an intimate understanding of politics, policy-making, the needs of Western Canada, and trade agreements. His expertise extends into international corporations and he sheds light on how boards function in China and abroad. The needs of a well-functioning board come down to specific personality types and skill sets, and an understanding of the relationship between a CEO and the board is key. Munir avails himself of Gary Mar's experience and knowledge to our benefit in this expansive interview. About Gary MarGary G. Mar is President and CEO of the Canada West Foundation, an independent, non-partisan policy organization working to improve the lives of Canadians in the West and the country as a whole.Gary's background in government and business provided him with experience in the Canada West Foundation's primary policy areas of trade and investment, natural resources and human capital. The foundation conducts evidence-based research and analysis to develop policy recommendations in areas such as international trade relationships, trade infrastructure, workforce development and the nexus of energy, environment and the economy.Prior to joining the foundation, Gary served as President and CEO of the Petroleum Services Association of Canada where he represented the service, supply and manufacturing sectors within the upstream petroleum industry. He also had a successful career in government serving as a Member of the Legislative Assembly in the Province of Alberta from 1993-2007 and holding several Cabinet portfolios. He then served as the Official Representative of the Province of Alberta at the Canadian Embassy in Washington D.C. and as the Province of Alberta's Representative in Asia.Gary, who has a law degree from the University of Alberta, was appointed as an Adjunct Professor at the institution's School of Business in Marketing, Business Economics and Law and is also Adjunct Professor at the University of Calgary's Haskayne School of Business. In 2022 he was appointed as a member and chair of the Council of the Alberta Order of Excellence and was also awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal for public service.Resources discussed in this episode:“The Battle of the Billionaires” on YouTube__Contact Munir Haque | ActionEdge Executive Development: Website: AEEDNow.comLinkedin: Action Edge Executive Development Inc.Contact Gary Mar: Website: CWF.caLinkedInPodcast Production:Recording:  PushySix StudiosProduction Assistance: Astronomic Audio--Transcript Gary Mar: [00:00:03] It's a reciprocal obligation to provide to your board what you believe are the best strategies to move forward, but it's also your board's responsibility to bring in their body of experience to instruct the CEO so it really goes both ways. If you've got a good board, there should be no fear at all of the exchange of ideas and instruction.Munir Haque: [00:00:27] Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of The Boardroom 180 Podcast. I'm your host Munir Haque, an executive coach and senior board strategist. I have partnered with Action Edge Executive Development to lead their governance and political acumen division. In each episode, we meet with governance leaders and step into their boardrooms where decisions shape the world around us. We'll hear the good, the bad and the ugly, but with a keen focus on where the gaps are, discover emerging best practices and real world tools to better evaluate, guide and grow you and your boards.Munir Haque: [00:00:58] Welcome to The Boardroom 180 Podcast. Today we'll be speaking with Gary Mar. Gary is the president and CEO of Canada West Foundation, he's been that since 2020. He's an accomplished and respected leader with the deep knowledge of government and business and expertise in key policy areas of resources, environment and economy, skills, innovation and productivity, trade and trade infrastructure. Previously, Gary served as president and CEO of the Petroleum Services Association of Canada, the national trade association representing the service, supply and manufacturing sector within the upstream petroleum industry. Gary has broad expertise in government, having served as a member of the Legislative Assembly for the Province of Alberta from 1993 to 2007, so about 14 years. During this time, Gary held several cabinet portfolios including community development, health and wellness, education, environment, and international and intergovernmental relations. Gary has also served as the official representative or the Minister Counselor of Alberta at the Canadian Embassy in Washington, DC, and as a Province of Alberta's representative in Asia from 2011 to 2015. After leaving government, Gary was an independent consultant, working with both Chinese and Canadian companies seeking assistance with trans pacific trade and investment. In 2016, he co-founded Canadian Advantage Petroleum Corporation, which successfully purchased heavy oil in Alberta and sold it directly to refineries in China. In 2022, Gary was appointed as a member of the chair of the Council of Alberta Order of Excellence, and was also awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal for public service. Welcome to the podcast there, Gary. Thanks for making the time to be with us today.Gary Mar: [00:02:47] It's my pleasure to be here, Munir. Thank you for having me.Munir Haque: [00:02:50] We were challenged to find time with you. I think, when I first reached out to you, you were on a trip overseas, and so we had to wait for you to get back. But it sounds like you're a very popular guy. The mutual acquaintance that we have that had recommended you for this show, he said that anywhere he goes, you can't go to McDonald's with Gary and not have everybody stop and try to have a conversation with him. A couple weeks back, I ran into an old university colleague at the Global Energy Show here in Calgary, and I hadn't seen him for 14 years. I was mentioning people I was trying to get on the show, and I told him about you. And of course, he had a Gary Mar story...

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Thanks for tuning into this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio! On this episode, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Carlo Dade with the Canada West Foundation on Canada facing major trade hurdles; Pam de Rocquigny with the Manitoba Crop Alliance on the organization’s new strategic plan; and, Hear a clip from the Farm Safety Roundup... Read More

Thanks for tuning into this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio! On this episode, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Carlo Dade with the Canada West Foundation on Canada facing major trade hurdles; Pam de Rocquigny with the Manitoba Crop Alliance on the organization’s new strategic plan; and, Hear a clip from the Farm Safety Roundup... Read More

Thanks for tuning into this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio! On this episode, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Carlo Dade with the Canada West Foundation and Anthony Rosborough of Dalhousie University on Bill C-294; Jordan Underhill with the Canadian Dairy XPO and being back for another year; Steve Verheul on Canada steering though the muck... Read More

Thanks for tuning into this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio! On this episode, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Carlo Dade with the Canada West Foundation and Anthony Rosborough of Dalhousie University on Bill C-294; Jordan Underhill with the Canadian Dairy XPO and being back for another year; Steve Verheul on Canada steering though the muck... Read More

Todd Hirsch is the "modern economist." In this episode of "Leadership NOW," he delves into the challenges of economic forecasting in today's unpredictable global environment. He discusses the limitations of traditional methods in accurately predicting economic trends amidst frequent, unforeseen 'black swan' events. Todd advocates for a shift from prediction to preparation, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and readiness for various potential outcomes. Our conversation further explores the impact of geopolitical events and environmental crises on the economy. Todd highlights how incidents like Russia's invasion of Ukraine and severe weather events directly affect economic conditions worldwide. He also addresses the erosion of public trust in economic expertise, noting the growing skepticism towards expert advice, especially during periods of economic uncertainty. Throughout the dialogue, Todd's insights illuminate the interconnected nature of global events and economics, stressing the need for leaders to be cognizant of a wide range of external factors that can abruptly shift economic landscapes. For more than 25 years, Todd worked as an economist for such renowned institutes as ATB Financial, the Canadian Pacific Railway, the Canada West Foundation, and the Bank of Canada. Having had a front-row seat to the key issues and trends impacting and transforming our world, Hirsch delivers dynamic, clear-eyed talks on the economy, adaptability, and creativity. Hirsch served as the vice president and chief economist for ATB Financial for over 15 years. He also previously taught economics at the University of Calgary and for the executive education program at the University of Alberta. In recognition of his work, Hirsch has received the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum (2022) and Diamond (2012) Jubilee Medals, the University of Alberta's Alumni Honour Award, and an honorary degree from Mount Royal University. The author of four books, Hirsch's latest, Spiders in COVID Space: Adapting During and After the Pandemic, captures the inspiring and compelling stories of businesses and not-for-profits that reinvented themselves during the pandemic. He is currently the Director of the Energy Transition Centre at Innovate Calgary. Visit him at www.toddhirsch.com

Sean Fraser, Housing Minister, Avery Shefeld, CIBC Capital Markets, Jean-Francois Perrault, Scotiabank, Jimmy Jean, Desjardins group, Elliot Hughes, Summa Strategies, Gary Mar, Canada West Foundation, Anne McGrath, NDP National Director, Laura Stone, the Globe and Mail,

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly Ogle and Joe Calnan discuss current events in energy security, including the Canadian government's fossil fuel subsidy phase-out, tension in the Persian Gulf, and the importance of minor metals. For the interview section of the podcast, Kelly talks with Marla Orenstein and Brendan Cooke of the Canada West Foundation about their recent report, "Electricity Systems Across Western Canada: A Landscape Analysis". You can find the report here: https://cwf.ca/research/publications/report-electricity-systems-across-western-canada/ Guest Bios: - Marla Orenstein is Director of the Natural Resources Centre at the Canada West Foundation - Brendan Cooke is a Senior Policy Analyst at the Canada West Foundation Host Bio: - Kelly Ogle is the CEO of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute Reading Recommendations - "Demon Copperhead" by Barbary Kingsolver: https://www.amazon.ca/Demon-Copperhead-Novel-Barbara-Kingsolver/dp/0063251922 - "The Republic Of Pirates", by Colin Woodard: https://www.amazon.ca/Republic-Pirates-Surprising-Caribbean-Brought/dp/015603462X Interview recording Date: July 18, 2023 Energy Security Cubed is part of the CGAI Podcast Network. Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on LinkedIn. Head over to our website at www.cgai.ca for more commentary. Produced by Joe Calnan. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

Trade between countries is so much more than railways and ports, but if it can’t move, it can’t be sold. Canada is an export nation, but currently ranks just ahead of Azerbaijan according to the World Economic Forum’s rankings on infrastructure, transport infrastructure and trade infrastructure, says Carlo Dade, vice-president of Canada West Foundation. A... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio. On this episode, host Shaun Haney is joined by Darin Newsom of Barchart to discuss how real the weather market is and what could happen next. You’ll also hear from Carlo Dade, with the Canada West Foundation, on the need for a national trade... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio. On this episode, host Shaun Haney is joined by Darin Newsom of Barchart to discuss how real the weather market is and what could happen next. You’ll also hear from Carlo Dade, with the Canada West Foundation, on the need for a national trade... Read More

The current political climate between Canada and China could be called chilly, however the strained diplomatic relationship seems to be having little impact on the real world economic and trade relationship. Carlo Dade, director of the trade and investment centre at Canada West Foundation, says that despite political tension, trade with China is increasing. Why... Read More

Amanda Lang, BNN Bloomberg; Rachel Bendayan, Liberal MP; Andrew Scheer, Conservative MP; Daniel Blaikie, NDP MP; David Frum, The Atlantic; Brian Stelter, Vanity Fair; Stephen McNeil, former N.S. premier; Gary Mar, Canada West Foundation; Gurratan Singh, Crestview Strategy; Joyce Napier, CTV News; and Kevin Gallagher, CTV News.

Tim Houston, Nova Scotia Premier; Mike Savage, Halifax Mayor; Drew Dilkens, Windsor Mayor; Richard Madan, CTV News; Stephen McNeil, former N.S. premier; Gary Mar, Canada West Foundation; Kathleen Monk, Monk + Associates; and Joyce Napier, CTV News.

Flavio Volpe, Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association; Brian Kingston, Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association; Richard Fadden, former CSIS Director; Ward Elcock, former CSIS director; Stephen McNeil, former N.S. premier; Gary Mar, Canada West Foundation; Gurratan Singh, Crestview Strategy; and Marieke Walsh, the Globe and Mail.

Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth; Glen McGregor, CTV News; Kenny Chiu, former Conservative MP; Carlene Variyan, Summa Strategies; Gary Mar, Canada West Foundation; Mélanie Richer, Earnscliffe Strategies; and Joyce Napier, CTV News. 

Glen McGregor, CTV News; Tom Mulcair, CTV News Political Analyst; Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, University of Ottawa; Stephen McNeil, former N.S. premier; Gary Mar, Canada West Foundation; Mélanie Richer, Earnscliffe Strategies; and Joyce Napier, CTV News. Alexandre Trudeau, Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Member, at House Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics (Live Event).

Mona Fortier, Treasury Board President; Chris Aylward, National President, Public Service Alliance of Canada; Nicholas Coghlan, former Canadian Ambassador to South Sudan; Carlene Variyan, Summa Strategies; Gary Mar, Canada West Foundation; Mélanie Richer, Earnscliffe Strategies; and Joyce Napier, CTV News. 

Mona Fortier, Treasury Board President; Chris Aylward, National President, Public Service Alliance of Canada; Sami Khoury, Canadian Centre for Cyber Security; Dan Moulton, Crestview Strategy; Gary Mar, Canada West Foundation; Mélanie Richer, Earnscliffe Strategies; and Joyce Napier, CTV News.

Chris Aylward, National President, Public Service Alliance of Canada; Greg Fergus, Liberal MP; Blake Desjarlais, NDP MP; Jordan Gowling, CTV News; Stephen McNeil, former N.S. premier; Gary Mar, Canada West Foundation; Mélanie Richer, Earnscliffe Strategies; and Glen McGregor, CTV News.

Lawrence Greenspon, Human Rights Lawyer; Patty Hajdu, Indigenous Services Minister; Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs; Stephen McNeil, former N.S. premier; Gary Mar, Canada West Foundation; Mélanie Richer, Earnscliffe Strategies; and Joyce Napier, CTV News.

Karina Gould, Families Minister; Irfan Sabir Alberta NDP Justice Critic; Elliot Hughes, Summa Strategies; Gary Mar, Canada West Foundation; Mélanie Richer, Earnscliffe Strategies; and Joyce Napier, CTV News.

Kirsten Hillman, Canada's Ambassador to the U.S.; Sean Fraser, Immigration Minister; Scott Reid, CTV News Political Commentator; Gary Mar, Canada West Foundation; Mélanie Richer, Earnscliffe Strategies; and Joyce Napier, CTV News.

Marco Mendicino, Public Safety Minister; David Dodge, former Bank of Canada governor; Glen McGregor, CTV News; Stephen McNeil, former N.S. premier; Gary Mar, Canada West Foundation; Mélanie Richer, Earnscliffe Strategies; and Joyce Napier, CTV News.

Marco Mendicino, Public Safety Minister; Glen McGregor, CTV News; Guy Saint-Jacques, former Canadian Ambassador to China; Taleeb Noormohamed, Liberal MP; Peter Julian, NDP MP; Michael Wernick, former Clerk of the Privy Council; Stephen McNeil, former N.S. premier; Gary Mar, Canada West Foundation; Mélanie Richer, Earnscliffe Strategies; and Joyce Napier, CTV News. Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs (PROC); as well as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and B.C. Premier David Eby (Live Events).

Kenny Chiu, former Conservative MP; Ward Elcock, Former CSIS director; Guy Saint-Jacques, former Canadian Ambassador to China; Glen McGregor, CTV News; Stephen McNeil, former N.S. premier; Gary Mar, Canada West Foundation; Mélanie Richer, Earnscliffe Strategies; and Joyce Napier, CTV News.

Brian Sauve, National Police Federation President; Bruce Pitt-Payne, Former RCMP Major Crimes Investigator; Sherry Benson-Podolchuk, Retired RCMP Officer; Heather Butts, CTV News; James Pasternak, Toronto City Councillor; Dianne Sax, Toronto City Councillor; Stephen McNeil, Former Nova Scotia Premier; Gary Mar, Canada West Foundation; Ujjal Dosanjh, Former B.C. Premier; Joyce Napier, CTV News 

Carlene Variyan, Summa Strategies; Gary Mar, Canada West Foundation; Mélanie Richer, Earnscliffe Strategies; Bob Fife, the Globe and Mail; and Kevin Gallagher, CTV News. Dominic Barton, former McKinsey Global Managing Partner (Live Event).

Dominic LeBlanc, Intergovernmental Affairs Minister; Joyce Napier, CTV News; Ian Wood, CTV News; Heather Stefanson, Manitoba Premier; Carlene Variyan, Summa Strategies; Gary Mar, Canada West Foundation; and Mélanie Richer, Earnscliffe Strategies.