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Latest podcast episodes about crestview strategy

Talking Global Infrastructure
Episode 30 Part 1: “Is this the first Infrastructure Investor Prime Minister?”

Talking Global Infrastructure

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 42:33


In this episode of Talking Global Infrastructure, Claire McWatt from the Global Infrastructure Investor Association is joined by Dan Moulton, Partner at Crestview Strategy, for a wide-ranging discussion on the future of infrastructure in Canada following the recent federal election. They unpack the political landscape and what the results mean for private capital, including insights on the emerging roles of key Ministers, and the potential influence of Mark Carney's first foray to Canadian public office. With a focus on national priorities, Claire and Dan explore sector-specific developments across airports, ports, digital infrastructure, and energy transmission, and assess how shifting federal attitudes might affect the pipeline of P3 projects. Tune in for practical insights on navigating provincial dynamics, evolving federal policies, and the delicate balance Canada must strike between attracting foreign capital and protecting critical infrastructure. This is the first in a two-part series on major elections in Canada and Australia, featuring insights from on the ground with GIIA members, Crestview Strategy. Look out for Part 2 in June.

The Vassy Kapelos Show
Canada gets a Liberal minority as Mark Carney becomes Prime Minister

The Vassy Kapelos Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 78:14


Lori Turnbull, Professor of Political Science at Dalhousie University joins guest host Stefan Keyes to discuss Mark Carney leading the Liberals to a narrow victory on Monday in an election dominated by issues like affordability, tariffs and annexation threats from U.S. President Donald Trump. On todays show: Tom Mulcair, CTV Political Analyst and Former NDP Leader joins guest host Stefan Keyes to discuss how NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has failed to secure his re-election, and announced he will step down once an interim leader is appointed. Mayor of Vancouver Ken Sim joins guest host Stefan Keyes to give the latest on the tragic Lapu Lapu festival attack. Stefan Keyes guest hosts ‘The Daily Debrief’ political panel discussion with Jamie Ellerton, Founding Partner at Conaptus, Dan Moulton, Partner, Crestview Strategy, Liberal strategist and George Soule, Former director of communications for the NDP and Communications and PR strategist. Mark Masters, Sports Reporter, TSN joins guest host Stefan Keyes to discuss how The Ottawa Senators have a pulse in the battle of Ontario as they head into game five tonight again The Toronto Maple Leafs.

CTV Power Play Podcast
Power Play # 2012: Campaign enters final week

CTV Power Play Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 47:29


CTV’s Colton Praill; Perry Bellegarde, former National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations; CTV’s Mike Le Couteur, CTV’s Abigail Bimman, CTV’s Rachel Aiello; The Front Bench: Dan Moulton, Crestview Strategy, Shakir Chambers, Oyster Group, Kathleen Monk, Monk + Associates, Hannah Thibedeau, Global Public Affairs.

The Vassy Kapelos Show
Free For All Friday

The Vassy Kapelos Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 77:52


Free For All Friday - Hour 1 Amanda Galbraith breaks down today's biggest stories with Canada's top newsmakers. On today's show: CTV's Vassy Kapelos recaps the campaign trail highlights of Day 13, while also previewing the latest edition of 'That Just Happened: Canada Decides 2025' Texture Communications President Melanie Paradis and Crestview Strategy's Ginny Roth unpack the controversy around Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre's 'biological clock' comments BNN Bloomberg's Amanda Lang reacts to the market backslide following the imposition of Trump's tariffs Free For All Friday - Hour 2 Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss this week's five biggest news stories. Attending today's session are Karen Gordon of Gordon Strategy and Bob Richardson of National Public Relations. Global markets, especially Wall Street, continue to slide after China slaps retaliatory tariffs on imports. Meantime, the Canadian economy lost 33,000 jobs in March, its biggest loss since 2022. Do you think we'll be able to weather this storm sufficiently? Any worries about what the indicators are already showing? Trump's tariffs have thrown the global economy into chaos. What do you make of Tuesday's 'Liberation Day'? Do you think it will be a successful political point? Canada's election campaign hits the one-third mark, as party leaders begin Day 13 in Quebec. The Liberals hold a 10-point lead over the Conservatives, while Carney boasts a 20-point advantage over Poilievre as the preferred Prime Minister. Is any particular party in serious trouble? An OnlyFans creator who joined the NDP campaign trail has been dropped over a 'disrespectful' Holocaust video. As for the Conservatives, they have dropped their fourth candidate in just 2 days over alleged social media activity. How can party campaigns and party leaders avoid these unforced errors? Meghan Markle has a new Netflix show — who are these shows ultimately for? Was it on your radar? One panelist says it's no good...

It's Political with Althia Raj
And they're (almost) off!

It's Political with Althia Raj

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 61:38


The federal parties are putting the final touches on their election campaigns. What just recently seemed like an easy victory for the Conservatives is no longer so certain. This week, several public opinion polls had the Liberal ahead and in majority territory.  Canada's 45th general election will be an unexpectedly tight race. This week on “It's Political,” Toronto Star Ottawa bureau reporters unpack the strategies of the Liberals, Conservatives, NDP and Greens going into this campaign. Then, three conservative former strategists join Althia to discuss leader Pierre Poilievre's response to new Liberal Leader Mark Carney. Is Poilievre's strategy working? Does it need to change? In this episode: Melanie Paradis, the president of texture communications and a former deputy campaign director to former Conservative leader Erin O'Toole; Rudy Husny, a former Conservative leadership candidate and a former advisor in Stephen Harper's government; Evan Menzies, a vice-president at Crestview Strategy and a former director of communications for the United Conservative Party of Alberta; as well as Toronto Star Ottawa reporters Raisa Patel, Ryan Tumilty and Mark Ramzy. Hosted by Althia Raj. This episode of “It's Political” was produced by Althia Raj and Kevin Sexton. Matt Hearn is our sound engineer. Our theme music is by Isaac Joel. Some of the clips this week were sourced from CPAC, CTV, CBC and Fox News, and the Parliamentary Press Gallery.

The Vassy Kapelos Show
‘Watch as I stab myself': Colorado gov. blasts Trump, defends Canada

The Vassy Kapelos Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 78:08


Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Colorado Governor Jared Polis say who says 'we’re only hurting ourselves if the U.S. continues down this path' as Trump's trade war with Canada continues. On todays show: John Hardie, Deputy Director Of The Russia Program At The Foundation For Defense Of Democracies, a non-profit think tank based in Washington, D.C joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss ultimately what Russian President Vladimir Putin's goals may be in reaching a ceasefire deal with Ukraine. Vassy Kapelos hosts ‘The Daily Debrief’ political panel discussion with Shakir Chambers, principal at Earnscliffe Strategies, Shachi Kurl, president of the Angus Reid Institute, and Muhammad Ali, Vice President, Crestview Strategy. Former Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy, Vice-Admiral Mark Norman, Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss if Canada look elsewhere for defence procurement projects.

Policy Options Podcast
PO Podcast 168 - Affordability and Climate: Addressing Intertwined Challenges in Politics Today

Policy Options Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 79:56


As a new U.S. administration keeps threatening to impose tariffs on Canadian exports, the IRPP hosted a panel discussion on how to address the intersecting affordability and climate crises. Hosted in partnership with the Affordability Action Council, the panel featured Tyler Meredith, a former economic policy adviser to the Liberal government, Kathleen Monk, former director of communications to NDP leader Jack Layton, Karen Restoule, vice-president of Toronto-based Crestview Strategy and senior fellow at Macdonald-Laurier Institute and was moderated by Jennifer Ditchburn. The panel focused on how to protect households from the rising cost of living, how to minimize the impacts of extreme weather events and how to keep affordable food on the table. This podcast is the audio from that discussion.

The Voice
Episode 151: "Bridging Barriers: Navigating Internal Communications for New Canadians"

The Voice

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 57:16


In the latest episode of The Voice Podcast, IABC Ottawa host Anu Sharma explores theevolving world of internal communications with a focus on supporting new Canadianslooking to enhance their communication skills. They are joined by two distinguishedguests: Vaibhav Joshi, a consultant at Crestview Strategy, and Shruti Gupta, anexperienced professional across various industries including technology, software,retail, and First Nations utilities, and an active board member of IABC Manitoba.Together, Vaibhav and Shruti discuss the unique challenges faced by immigrantprofessionals, such as language barriers, cultural nuances, and the geopoliticalinfluences on their work. They also emphasize the importance of networking andmentorship. Shruti highlights the value of research, strategic thinking, and clearstorytelling, while Vaibhav encourages communicators to focus on presentation skills,clear diction, a strong elevator pitch, and simple, jargon-free writing.Listeners will also be introduced to a curated selection of recommended resources,including books, newsletters, blogs, and podcasts, to support their growth at every stageof their careers.Tune in now to elevate your communication skills! If you have any questions orfeedback, reach out to us at vpdigital@ottawa.iabc.com.

The Agenda with Steve Paikin (Audio)
Ontario Decides: The 2025 Provincial Election

The Agenda with Steve Paikin (Audio)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 195:03


The live broadcast of Ontario's 44th general election includes context in the first hour where host, Steve Paikin, and co-host John Michael McGrath will discuss what makes this election special. Jeyan Jeganathan spoke with people across Ontario to hear what issues matter the most to them, and Nam Kiwanuka is joined by people who work in our communities to learn what they are seeing on the front lines. Erin Kelly, CEO of Advanced Symbolics, will join Steve Paikin to share insights about what Polly has been tracking this election. And, closer to when the polls close, Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath will be joined by Deb Hutton, host for Newstalk 1010; Kim Wright, principal and founder of Wright Strategies; Dan Moulton, partner at Crestview Strategy; and Jackie DaSilva, campaign strategist and consultant, to hear what they are looking forward to seeing on election night. This coverage will span gavel to gavel and will go in depth on how voters across the province will cast their ballots. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The LeDrew Three Minute Interview
Indians Are Sick Of The Government Telling Them What To Do

The LeDrew Three Minute Interview

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 3:47


Karen Restoule is a regular guest on this show. She is an Indigenous Woman - she also works for Crestview Strategy where she advises people on issues impacting them. Stephen puts the question to her: ‘What do Indians want?' - Is the answer as simple as ripping up the Indian Act? She joins us for Three Minutes to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Big Story
Will Doug Ford's early election gamble in Ontario pay off?

The Big Story

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 30:51


After months of speculation, Doug Ford has sent Ontarians to the polls early.The election campaign officially kicked off this week, with party leaders making their pitches to voters.Why now? What's it got to do with Donald Trump? And U.S. Tariffs?Host David Smith speaks with two Ontario political insiders: Andrew Brander from Crestview Strategy, who was an advisor to the Ford Government, and Lindsay Maskell, a Liberal strategist and former advisor to Premier Dalton McGuinty.   We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

The Vassy Kapelos Show
Free For All Friday

The Vassy Kapelos Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 78:26


Free For All Friday - Hour 1 Fill-in host Mark Twohey breaks down the biggest stories with Canada's top newsmakers. On today's show: In the wake of Wednesday's tragic mid-air plane crash in Washington, are today's air-traffic controllers stretched too thin? We dig deeper with Rob Kokonis, who is the President of AirTrav. As Canada tries to address America's border concerns, are we addressing them incorrectly? Laura Dawson, an Executive Director of the Future Borders Coalition, delivers her two cents. Canadian cities, such as Toronto and Vancouver, are getting bigger and bigger. Some argue they are way too full. How can we adapt to this reality? We open the debate floor with Paul Beaudry, a former Deputy Governor at the Bank of Canada. Free For All Friday - Hour 2 Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. This week's show features Sabrina Grover from NorthStar Public Affairs, Alex Chreston of Crestview Strategy, and Cam Holmstrom of Niipaawi Strategies. Topic 1: NDP leader Jagmeet Singh says he could support the Liberals long enough to support a tariff relief bill. Do you still believe an early election gets called once Parliament returns in late-March? Topic 2: Donald Trump's tariffs, and what the U.S. President really hopes to accomplish. Topic 3: If Doug Ford still wants to lead Canada's rallying cry against the Trump tariffs, is it out of line for him to travel to America and represent Ontario mid-campaign? Topic 4: Does Canada need to mandate a 'common culture'?

The LeDrew Three Minute Interview
Have We Created A Society Full Of Victims - Where Nobody Is At Fault?

The LeDrew Three Minute Interview

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 4:18


Has the victim culture,where no one is accountable, destroyed responsible society? In large sectors of our culture there is a lack of accountability for … everything. Is this the result of soft parenting - from well meaning parents who are being over- protective of their children? Ginny Roth is a partner with Crestview Strategy - she joins Stephen LeDrew for Three Minutes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Agenda with Steve Paikin (Audio)
Will Ford's Early Election Bet Pay Off?

The Agenda with Steve Paikin (Audio)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 35:10


Ontario's 44th election has been called. There will be many issues discussed between now and election day, February 27. But clearly the big issue for discussion on Day One is: Can the premier justify calling this election nearly a year and a half before he needed to? For insight, we welcome: JOHN MYKYTYSHYN, a Conservative political consultant and public-opinion researcher; KIM WRIGHT, principal and founder of Wright Strategies and an NDP strategist; DAN MOULTON, partner at Crestview Strategy and Liberal strategist; SABRINA NANJI, journalist and founder of Queen's Park Observer; and RICHARD SOUTHERN, Queen's Park reporter for 680 NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ontario Today Phone-Ins from CBC Radio
Thinking of voting Conservative in the next federal election? What questions do you have about the Conservative plan?

Ontario Today Phone-Ins from CBC Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 51:47


Our guest is political consultant and commentator Ginny Roth. She is a partner at the consulting firm Crestview Strategy. And served as the communications director for Pierre Poilievre's leadership campaign.

The Vassy Kapelos Show
Free For All Friday

The Vassy Kapelos Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 78:17


Free For All Friday – Hour 1 Host Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada’s top newsmakers. On today’s show: Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst and Author, on the upcoming GST holiday Bacchus Barua, Director, Health Policy Studies, The Fraser Institute, on a new report showing record-long healthcare wait times in Canada Dan Kelly, President, Canadian Federation of Independent Business, on a potential inquiry into Canada Post negotiations as the strike continues Free For All Friday – Hour 2 Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. This week’s panel features host Amanda Galbraith; Garry Keller, Vice President of StrategyCorp; and Karen Restoule, VP at Crestview Strategy and Senior Fellow at the MacDonald Laurier Institute. Topic 1: Labour minister says Canada Post workers could soon be forced back to work – is this the right answer? Is it coming too late? Topic 2: Let’s go over the latest on tariffs, Trump, Trudeau, tariffs, premiers, and more Topic 3: The GST/HST holiday begins Saturday – do you think this will be effective? Could it have been implemented better? Topic 4: Trudeau makes fresh bid to recruit Mark Carney amid tensions with Freeland – worst breakup in history --What’s the worst, longest, or most extensive breakup you’ve had? What’s the deal with this one? Topic 5: Do you have a holiday purchase you’ve been saving for the GST break?

The LeDrew Three Minute Interview
When Trump Deports Millions Of Illegal Immigrants Will Trudeau Bring Them Here?

The LeDrew Three Minute Interview

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 3:55


One of Trumps major campaign promises has been to launch a mass deportation of illegal immigrants. Where are these people going to go? The Canadian border is porous, and already we have literally countless undocumented people coming in every day. What is going to happen? Ginny Roth is a partner with Crestview Strategy - she joins Stephen LeDrew for Three Minutes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The LeDrew Three Minute Interview
The United States Voted For Big Change - Will Canada Do The Same?

The LeDrew Three Minute Interview

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 3:44


In the United States, the majority voted for big change, sending Donald Trump back to the White House. Are we due for a similar reboot in Canada? Pierre Poilievre is preaching some of the same policy that the Republicans are proposing for the United States - unlocking natural resources could turn North America into an economic powerhouse - but will we do it? Ginny Roth is a partner with Crestview Strategy - she joins Stephen LeDrew for Three Minutes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fight Back with Libby Znaimer
PM Trudeau's Affordability Announcement

Fight Back with Libby Znaimer

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 52:08


TUNE INTO THE TOWN: ROAD SAFETY AND BICYCLE LANES  Jane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Karen Stintz, a Conservative Party of Canada Candidate for Eglinton-Lawrence, a former Toronto City Councillor, Councillor James Pasternak of Ward 6 York Centre and Councillor Stephen Holyday of  Ward 2 Etobicoke Centre. Today: a discussion about road safety and bicycle lanes in Toronto, and the Ontario NDP enlist former Toronto Mayor David Miller as a "special advisor" to their leader Marit Stiles "on crafting a New Deal for municipalities" according to the Ontario NDP press release. THE UPCOMING PAUL BERNARDO PAROLE HEARING Jane Brown is joined by Ari Goldkind, a criminal defence lawyer based in Toronto. Paul Bernardo has a parole hearing coming up on November 26th. We found out late last night, the Parole Board of Canada is working with the families of Kristen French and Lesley Mahaffey to appear in person at Paul Bernardo's next parole hearing on Tuesday after earlier saying they could not do so related to security concerns. REACTION TO PM JUSTIN TRUDEAU ANNOUNCEMENT ON TEMPORARY HST + GST RELIEF Jane Brown is joined by Muhammad Ali, Liberal Strategist and a Vice President with Crestview Strategy in Ottawa and Tom Parkin, Publisher of the "Data Shows" newsletter. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced today that his government plans to temporarily lift the federal sales tax off a number of items just in time for Christmas and send 250 dollar cheques to some 18 million Canadians in the spring. The proposed affordability measures come ahead of the government's fall economic statement.

The LeDrew Three Minute Interview
Will Donald Trump Put Up With Justin Trudeau - Or Is Canada Screwed?

The LeDrew Three Minute Interview

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 3:45


Justin Trudeau does not like Donald Trump, and has stated so upon many occasions. Now the Liberal Party is trying to tie Pierre Poilievre to Donald Trump to scare Canadians into voting for them. Trudeau may be in power for another year - how will that bode for the Canadian economy? Donald Trump has the power to make matters very difficult for Canada. Ginny Roth is a Partner with Crestview Strategy - she joins Stephen LeDrew for Three Minutes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Herle Burly
LIVE: Food Security with Meredith, Robson, and Roth

The Herle Burly

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 86:02


A special live episode hosted by the Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security. The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail and Forestry for a Better Future.Alright, you curiouser and curiouser Herle Burly-ites! Welcome to this live recording of our podcast here at the Maple Leaf Food Security Symposium at the Globe and Mail Centre.Today on the pod, we've brought together a Policy Panel to look at the issues surrounding Food Security: Dr. Jennifer Robson has held senior roles in policy development and research with the Federal Government. She's now Program Director and Associate Professor of Political Management at Carleton University. Her primary areas of research are at the intersection of household finances and the design of social policy.Tyler Meredith is the former Head of Fiscal and Economic Policy for Prime Minister Trudeau and Ministers of Finance, Chrystia Freeland and Bill Morneau, leading the charge on delivering 6 federal budgets and 5 fall economic statements. Today, he's a Founding Partner at Meredith/Boessenkool Policy Advisors.Ginny Roth (a Herle Burly first-timer) is lifelong political activist, and former staffer and campaigner for the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario. She's now a Partner at Crestview Strategy, advising some of the largest food and beverage, consumer packaged goods and pharma companies in the world.So, here's what we'll be talking about today...  What are strategies for addressing food security? Is it related to our current definitions of poverty? Are we defining poverty correctly? What roles can public programs play? Basic income … a National School Food Program … Increases to Minimum Wage and other ideas.Thank you for joining us on #TheHerleBurly podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch episodes of The Herle Burly via Air Quotes Media on YouTube.

The Vassy Kapelos Show
Free For All Friday

The Vassy Kapelos Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 78:47


Free For All Friday - Hour 1 Guest host Mark Towhey breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers. On today's show: Darrell Bricker, CEO, Ipsos joins Mark to discuss population growth within Canada. Carmi Levy, tech journalist and analyst joins Mark to discuss the future of batteries.. do we need Lithium? Dr. Jonathan Lai, Executive Director of Autism Alliance of Canada joins Mark to talk about Canada's first National Autism Strategy. Free For All Friday - Hour 2 Guests from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. This week's show features panelists Sabrina Grover, Sr Advisor, Spark Advocacy and NorthStar Public Affairs, Alex Chreston, Vice President with Crestview Strategy and Marion Nader, Co-CEO Nexus Strategy Group, Former NDP Strategist. Topic 1: Will the Liberals make it to Christmas? How do they regain ‘confidence' in Canadians after the non-confidence votes coming through. Have the NDP and the Bloc positioned themselves well?  Topic 2: The Royal Canadian Mounted Police has lost 205 firearms since 2020, including machine-guns Topic 3: Feds eyeing new ways to publicly flag possible foreign interference during elections – A senior federal official says the government is mulling new ways to inform the public about possible foreign interference developments during an election campaign. Would this be beneficial? Topic 4: I like dining alone. I'm great company. Do you?

The Agenda with Steve Paikin (Audio)
DOES ANYONE STILL HAVE CONFIDENCE IN THE TRUDEAU LIBERALS?

The Agenda with Steve Paikin (Audio)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 34:56


After two by-election losses, the NDP terminating its supply-and-confidence agreement, and the Conservatives preparing to table a motion of non-confidence, what does the year ahead look like for Trudeau's liberals? For more on that we're joined by: Ginny Roth (Partner, Crestview Strategy), Andrew Perez (Principal, Perez Strategies), Brian Topp, (Chair of the Board, The Broadbent Institute), and Tonda MacCharles (Ottawa Bureau Chief, Toronto Star). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

West of Centre
Ms.Smith goes to everywhere

West of Centre

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 40:15


     Ms. Smith's summer road trip took her across the province to town halls with UCP supporters. And we got some hints about her government's direction this fall. But should big policy discussions be held behind closed doors?. Joining West of Centre host Kathleen Petty is Shannon Phillips, former Lethbridge NDP MLA and now with Meredith, Boessenkool and Phillips Policy Advisors. Evan Menzies is with Crestview Strategy and is former Director of Communications with the UCP. Jason Markusoff is a writer and producer with the CBC.

Shaye Ganam
Danielle Smith will soon face a fall leadership review. Will temperamental Albertans give her a passing grade?

Shaye Ganam

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 10:15


Evan Menzies is a Senior Campaign Strategist with Crestview Strategy and served as Director of Communications for the United Conservative Party and Alberta's Wildrose Caucus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The LeDrew Three Minute Interview
Justin Trudeau Has Destroyed The Canadian Economy, and Sullied Our Reputation

The LeDrew Three Minute Interview

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 3:52


In 2015 Justin Trudeau boasted ‘Canada's Back!' - Here we are nearly a decade later … The Canadian economy is in the crapper - there are homeless encampments in every Canadian city - Overdose deaths continue to rise - and Canada is a laughing stock on the global stage. What has happened? Ginny Roth is with Crestview Strategy - she joins Stephen LeDrew to help discuss how things have gone so awfully wrong since Trudeau took power. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The LeDrew Three Minute Interview
Can Pierre Poilievre Save The Economy By Ending Government Handouts To Its Favourites?

The LeDrew Three Minute Interview

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 3:57


Ginny Roth of Crestview Strategy recently penned a column entitled - ‘Poilievre's free market realism brings modern savvy to tried-and-true economic principles'. But what does that mean? Is this just a smart way of saying Justin Trudeau is taxing us to death while cutting big cheques to its favourites? Should Trudeau pick economic winners? Ginny joins Stephen LeDrew to explain what she meant by writing this column. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hub Dialogues
Hub Roundtable: The Conservatives' stunning byelection victory

Hub Dialogues

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 25:49


Publisher Rudyard Griffiths and Editor-at-Large Sean Speer are joined by Crestview Strategy partner and regular Hub contributor Ginny Roth to discuss the Conservative Party's victory in the Toronto-St. Paul's by-election, including the immediate pundit reaction, its significance for the Conservatives, and most importantly, what it may mean for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party.The Roundtable features The Hub's publisher, Rudyard Griffiths and editor-at-large, Sean Speer. The Roundtable is produced and edited by The Hub's content editor, Amal Attar-Guzman.If you liked what you heard and wish to subscribe to full-length editions of The Roundtable please consider becoming a Hub Hero (https://thehub.ca/join/hero/). Hub Heroes also gets our premium paid newsletters featuring our best insight and analysis along with all our paid content on The Hub.ca. All these benefits are conferred for one year. Sign up now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The LeDrew Three Minute Interview
Bill C-59 Is Another Authoritarian Bill From Justin Trudeau

The LeDrew Three Minute Interview

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 3:53


In another attempt to control how Canadians think and act the Trudeau regime has passed a law that is going to make it illegal to question the environmental record of an entity. It's beginning to look more like we need to ask ourselves whether Freedom of Speech will survive much more of this Liberal-NDP regime. Ginny Roth is a partner with Crestview Strategy and she joins Stephen LeDrew for Three Minutes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Canadian Club of Toronto
Indigenous Reconciliation on Bay Street

Canadian Club of Toronto

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 52:13


Krystal Abotossaway (TD Bank), Jaimie Lickers (CIBC) & Sarah Midanik (Downie Wenjack Fund), with Karen Restoule (Crestview Strategy)

Fight Back with Libby Znaimer
The Latest on Donald Trump's Legal Battles

Fight Back with Libby Znaimer

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 52:12


THE MEDICAL RECORD: CANCER SCREENING GUIDELINES  Libby Znaimer today is joined by Dr. Malcolm Moore, Medical Oncologist, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Dr. Fahad Razak, Canada Research Chair in Data Informed Healthcare Improvement at the University of Toronto, and Dr. Alisa Naiman, Family Physician and Founder and Medical Director of The Medical Station in Toronto. It's Wednesday, time to talk about your health. We'll begin with the latest cancer screening controversy: a federally appointed body called The Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health issues the guidelines that another group of medical experts are now calling dangerous and outdated.   REACTION TO THE FEDERAL BUDGET RELEASED IN OTTAWA THIS WEEK Libby Znaimer today is joined by Taylor Scollon, Co-Founder of The Peak, Muhammad Ali, Liberal Strategist and Senior Consultant at Crestview Strategy in Ottawa, John Mykytyshyn, Conservative Activist, Political Consultant and President of Bradgate Research Group. Canadian Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland released the federal budget this week. The budget is largely aimed at Gen Zs and Millennials as they face an affordability crisis. The budget also includes a disability benefit program that will see $6.1 billion in funding but payouts won't start until July 2025. THE LATEST ON DONALD TRUMP'S LEGAL TROUBLES  Libby Znaimer today is joined by Dr. Chris Cooper, a Political Science Professor at Western Carolina University.  Donald Trump continues to make headlines for his legal troubles…he is currently facing the hush money trial. The question is: will this complicate his political campaign?   

Hub Dialogues
Hub Dialogues: Ginny Roth on Pierre Poilievre's support for the working class

Hub Dialogues

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 38:25


Ginny Roth, the national practice lead for government relations at Crestview Strategy and regular Hub contributor, discusses Pierre Poilievre's recent criticisms of big business and support for the working class, as well as high-profile policy issues such as child care, carbon taxes, and urban crime. The Hub Dialogues features The Hub's editor-at-large, Sean Speer, in conversation with leading entrepreneurs, policymakers, scholars, and thinkers on the issues and challenges that will shape Canada's future at home and abroad.If you like what you are hearing on Hub Dialogues consider subscribing to The Hub's free weekly email newsletter featuring our insights and analysis on key public policy issues. Sign up here: https://thehub.ca/free-member-sign-up/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

West of Centre
What's a party without (trial) balloons?

West of Centre

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 42:58


It's been six months since Albertans voted in the election and now the parties are facing a different question: What comes next? Is the UCP becoming the Take Back Alberta party? Does the Alberta NDP need an extreme makeover if it ever wants to win again? Guest host Jason Markusoff examines those questions with Keith McLaughlin from New West Public Affairs, Mandi Johnson from Crestview Strategy and pollster Janet Brown.

The EST Hangout
The EST Hangout: Tom Vernon & Quinn Philips

The EST Hangout

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 111:40


A Monday EST Hangout as host Matthew Iwanyk is joined by Quinn Phillips of Explore Edmonton and Tom Vernon of Crestview Strategy discussing the Oilers coaching change over the weekend ahead of tonight's game with the Islanders 

The Rupa Subramanya Show
Uncovering the truth behind the ‘unmarked graves'

The Rupa Subramanya Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2023 29:54


In 2021, Canadians were shocked to learn of the apparent remains of children found buried at a former residential school in B.C – or at least that's what Canadians were told by the legacy media. In response to the news, Canada was accused of committing genocide, churches were burned down, and the country was put in a permanent state of mourning. However, what isn't widely talked about is the fact that no human remains have been found at any of the sites where apparent remains were said to be. Is this the biggest fake news story in Canadian history? Has the legacy media performed a huge disservice to Canadians and Indigenous peoples? On this episode of The Rupa Subramanya Show, Rupa is joined by Karen Restoule to discuss the ‘unmarked graves' narrative and how it has impacted Canada. Karen is the vice-president of Crestview Strategy and is Ojibwe from the Dokis First Nation. Learn more about Karen's initiative www.whose.land, a web-based mobile app that provides users with information about Indigenous territories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fight Back with Libby Znaimer
Ottawa's Strained Relations with India

Fight Back with Libby Znaimer

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 51:16


RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL: PREMIER DOUG FORD AND MAYOR OLIVIA CHOW'S MEETING 12:00-12:30  Libby Znaimer is joined by Lisa Raitt, former deputy leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, George Smitherman, former Ontario Liberal MPP for Toronto Centre who also served as a health minister and deputy Premier and Andrew Cash, Former NDP MP, Toronto-Davenport district. This week, the heads of big grocery retailers like Loblaw, Sobeys, Metro, Walmart and Costco met with Ottawa to discuss stabilizing food prices ahead of Canadian Thanksgiving weekend as Canadians continue to grapple with high inflation. According to industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne, they have agreed to work with the government on this. But what will that actually look like? Meanwhile, both Premier Doug Ford and Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow looked to be chummy after their meeting yesterday afternoon to discuss getting support from the province to help fill the City's billion dollar shortfall stemming from the pandemic. They announced a new-deal working group to address the issue. Finally, we discuss the bombshell news we learned this week when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced in the House of Commons that he recieved "credible evidence" from our intelligence services that India was behind the killing of a Sikh leader in British Columbia on June 18th. Our panel reacts to the latest. PM TRUDEAU: REASON TO BELIEVE INDIA BEHIND KILLING OF BC SIKH LEADER 12:30-12:45  Libby Znaimer is now joined by Gurratan Singh, Vice President at Crestview Strategy and Former NDP MPP for Brampton. As mentioned in the previous segment, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the news to the House of Commons this week that he has credible information from our intelligence community that India was behind the murder of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia on June 18th. The Prime Minister says that he brought his concerns about this directly to India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the G20 Summit. Canada has since expelled an Indian diplomat and in a tit for tat response, India did the same with a Canadian diplomat in India. Gurratan details the latest and why he takes issue with the Indian government. AIR PASSENGER COMPLAINTS' BACKLOG REACHES  THE 57,000 MARK--A NEW PEAK 12:45-1 pm Libby Znaimer is now joined by Martin Firestone, a travel expert and President of Travel Secure Inc. Canada's transport regulator reached a backlog of air passenger complaints amounting to 57,000--a new peak. How did it get to this point? Marty weighs in. 

The New Music Business with Ari Herstand
Streaming Fraud is More Serious (and Inventive) Than You Think

The New Music Business with Ari Herstand

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 61:20


Order THIRD EDITION of How to Make It in the New Music Business: https://book.aristake.comLearn more about Beatdapp: https://beatdapp.com/Andrew Batey the Co-founder and Co-CEO of Beatdapp. He is an accomplished entertainment & technology entrepreneur (5x founder) and early adopter of major industry transformations across music, social media, and web3.Morgan Hayduk is the Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Beatdapp, an entertainment technology company. Prior to founding Beatdapp, Hayduk led enterprise growth and partnerships for ZipRecruiter (NYSE:ZIP), was the Director of Federal Government Relations for TELUS Communications, and served as a consultant for Canada's leading boutique government relations firm, Crestview Strategy. 00:00 - Welcome 04:56 - Intros, what are your origins before Beatdapp?07:25 - What inspired launching Beatdapp?11:14 - What is streaming fraud?20:13 - How does Beatdapp catch streaming fraud?30:08 - How streaming fraud affects indie artists vs. major labels differently41:12 - When legitimate artists get taken down for fraud58:51 - What does it mean to you to make it in the New Music Business?Subscribe to The New Music Business: https://aristake.com/nmbAri's Take Academy: https://aristakeacademy.comWatch more discussions like this: https://bit.ly/3LavMpaConnect with Ari's Take:Website: https://aristake.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/aristake_TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aris.takeX: https://twitter.com/ArisTakeThreads: https://www.threads.net/@aristake_YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/aristake1Connect with Ari Herstand:Website: https://ariherstand.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/ariherstandX: https://twitter.com/ariherstandYouTube: https://youtube.com/ariherstandConnect with Beatdapp:Website: https://beatdapp.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beatdapp/X: https://twitter.com/beatdappLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beatdapp/Edited and mixed by Mikey EvansMusic by Brassroots DistrictProduced by the team at Ari's Take#StreamingFraud #Web3andMusic #DIYMusicians Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2020 Network
In Conversation: Land, Economic Independence, and a Self-Determined Future

The 2020 Network

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 53:04


On May 16 in Ottawa, Canada 2020 hosted this year's edition of The Indigenous-led Economy, a summit on economic reconciliation. In this final episode of our three-part series highlighting important conversations from this gathering, Marc Miller (Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations), Khelsilem (Chair, Squamish Nation Council), and Karen Restoule (Co-Founder, BOLD Realities; VP, Crestview Strategy) explore understanding economic reconciliation through land-back, advancing Indigenous self-determination, and what must come next to build the Indigenous-led economy.

CTV Power Play Podcast
Power Play #1492: Another Rate Hike, Trump Grand Jury, & Wildfire Haze Across Canada & U.S.

CTV Power Play Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 47:48


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.

CTV Power Play Podcast
Power Play #1482: Johnston Report Fallout & Canada's Household Debt Highest in G7

CTV Power Play Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 47:30


Guy Saint-Jacques, former Canadian Ambassador to China; Peter MacKay, former foreign affairs minister; Aled ab Iorwerth, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation; Richard Madan, CTV News; Stephen McNeil, former N.S. premier; Alison Redford, former Alberta premier; Gurratan Singh, Crestview Strategy; and Joyce Napier, CTV News.

CTV Power Play Podcast
Power Play #1478: Feds vs. Ontario Over Stellantis Deal & Upcoming Foreign Interference Public Inquiry Decision

CTV Power Play Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2023 47:52


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.

CTV Power Play Podcast
Power Play #1458: Public Service Strike Begins, NATO Spending & Defending Against Cyber Attacks

CTV Power Play Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 49:56


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.

The Peak Daily
Dreary data

The Peak Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 9:27


Today is the final day of the hearing that will decide the fate of the Rogers-Shaw merger, a deal that has wide-ranging implications for competition in Canada's telecoms industry. Please, stop us if you've heard this one before, but Elon Musk's Twitter just made a big change involving safety and moderation leaving a whole bunch of people on bad terms. Feeling gloomy about the state of Canada's economy these days? You aren't alone. New polling by Crestview Strategy shared exclusively with The Peak shows that a large majority of Canadians think our economy is getting worse. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO The Peak Daily is produced by 306 Media Productions. Hosted by Brett Chang and Jay Rosenthal.

The Writ Podcast
Ep. #72: Pierre Poilievre's First 90 Days

The Writ Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2022 42:07


It's been three months since Pierre Poilievre won the Conservative leadership race and took over as leader of the official opposition. So, it's about time to see how he's doing so far.To help me do that on this week's episode of The Writ Podcast, I'm joined again by Tim Powers of Summa Strategies and Chad Rogers of Crestview Strategy.And, to guide our performance evaluation of the new Conservative leader, we're going to rely on the bestselling business book, The First 90 Days, by Michael D. Watkins.As always, in addition to listening to the episode in your inbox, at TheWrit.ca or on podcast apps like Apple Podcasts, you can also watch this episode on YouTube.Monday 8:30 PM ET : Mississauga–Lakeshore Byelection Results LivestreamSpecial offer: save 12% on subscriptions to The Writ if you subscribe by December 12! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thewrit.ca/subscribe

CTV Power Play Podcast
Power Play #1366: Shortage of Kids Medication in Canada & World Cup Human Rights Concerns

CTV Power Play Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2022 46:48


Justin Bates, Ontario Pharmacists Association; Dr. Katharine Smart, pediatrician & former Canadian Medical Association president; Annie Bergeron-Oliver, CTV News; Heather Wright, CTV News; Ketty Nivyabandi, Amnesty International Canada; Greg MacEachern, Proof Strategies; Andrew Brander, Crestview Strategy; Anne McGrath, NDP National Director; Glen McGregor, CTV News; Rachel Aiello, CTV News; Susan Delacourt, the Toronto Star; and Greg Weston, Earnscliffe Strategies.

Innovating Music
Building Blockchain and Music Tools . . . with Morgan Hayduk from Beatdapp

Innovating Music

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 44:42 Transcription Available


Morgan Hayduk initially aimed for basketball and law -- and thank goodness kept going into building new tools and working with large organizations to fight fraud and manipulation in streaming music.  He shares with us his adventures in building his personal Toolkit of marketing, scaling, and selling -- plus working with his blockchain wizard co-founders -- to launch the audit and anti-fraud muscle of Beatdapp.  He shares what could be a great primer on the challenges of blockchain in music and why a million somethings can seem important for a startup. Guest: Morgan Hayduk, Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Beatdapp Morgan Hayduk is the Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Beatdapp, an entertainment technology company. Ranked #2 startup in Canada and Top 20 Music Companies globally by TechCrunch, Beatdapp is building digital supply chain infrastructure for the streaming economy. Prior to founding Beatdapp, Hayduk led enterprise growth and partnerships for ZipRecruiter (NYSE:ZIP), was the Director of Federal Government Relations for TELUS Communications, and served as a consultant for Canada's leading boutique government relations firm, Crestview Strategy. As a consultant, Hayduk specialized in entertainment & technology, representing Music Canada (the domestic trade association for Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, and Sony Music) and Hasbro's entertainment studio eOne, along with Facebook, Uber and TELUS. Hayduk was part of the team that led to the passage of Canada's signature music copyright protection legislation, which extended copyright from 50 to 70 years.  LA Clippers - Corporate Partnerships manager, Telus, Federal GovernmentRelations Hayduk earned his MBA and B.A. from Trinity Western University in Vancouver, British Columbia and resides in Toronto, Ontario with his wife and two children.   Mentioned Links: Email: morgan@beatdapp.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgan-hayduk-9206b456/ Michael K Williams, Vice, Black Market - Rage Against the Machines - https://www.vicetv.com/en_us/video/rage-against-the-machines/61d74f386562686c0c1f2a51 Dec 11, 2017, Evan Symon, “The Hellish Reality of Working at an Overseas ‘Click farm', https://www.cracked.com/personal-experiences-2550-the-hellish-reality-working-at-overseas-click-farm.html

The Writ Podcast
Episode #59: One last look at the Conservative leadership race

The Writ Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2022 41:00


The Conservative leadership race will be finally coming to a close on Saturday when the winner will be announced in Ottawa.The safe bet is that Pierre Poilievre will win — perhaps even on the first ballot. But what will the results mean not only for the consensus front runner, but for Jean Charest, Leslyn Lewis, Roman Baber and Scott Aitchison?Does it matter if Poilievre wins on the first ballot? What's next for Charest should he lose? What will the results mean for Lewis and the social conservative wing of the party? And did Baber and Aitchison succeed in what they set out to do by launching their long-shot candidacies?To answer these questions and lots more, I'm joined this week by Tim Powers of Summa Strategies, Chad Rogers of Crestview Strategy and Stephanie Levitz of the Toronto Star.As always, in addition to listening to the episode in your inbox, at TheWrit.ca or on podcast apps like Apple Podcasts, you can also watch this discussion on YouTube. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thewrit.ca/subscribe

The Writ Podcast
Episode #50: Down goes Patrick Brown

The Writ Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2022 35:51


With the disqualification of Patrick Brown from the Conservative leadership race being a fast-paced and developing story, I decided to post this week's episode of The Writ Podcast as soon as it was ready to go rather than wait until Friday morning.And what a story it is. Late on Tuesday night, Patrick Brown was booted from the Conservative leadership contest for his campaign's alleged breaking of the rules that govern political financing. Brown denies the allegations and puts the blame on Pierre Poilievre's campaign for engineering his ouster.This story is far from over, as it appears Brown might go to the courts to challenge his disqualification. Meanwhile, the other campaigns need to re-calibrate and figure out where they go from here.There's a lot to discuss. So, this week I'm joined by Tim Powers of Summa Strategies, Chad Rogers of Crestview Strategy and Catherine Cullen, senior reporter with CBC News, to break it all down.As always, in addition to listening to the episode in your inbox, at TheWrit.ca or on podcast apps like Apple Podcasts, you can also watch my discussion with Catherine, Tim and Chad on YouTube.To watch past discussions and to be notified of new videos being posted, please subscribe to my YouTube Channel here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thewrit.ca/subscribe

The Writ Podcast
Episode #47: What the big numbers in the Conservative leadership race mean

The Writ Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2022 44:27


With the deadline for eligibility now gone, it's time for the Conservative leadership contestants to start converting members, both old and new, into voting supporters. But with a pool of more than 600,000 members, this race has suddenly gotten much, much bigger than it has ever been before.Though, with Pierre Poilievre's campaign claiming half of those members, is there much of a race left to run? Do Patrick Brown and Jean Charest still have a path to victory? And what role could Leslyn Lewis still play?To discuss what the numbers mean and what's next for the leadership contest, I'm joined this week by Tim Powers of Summa Strategies, Chad Rogers of Crestview Strategy and Stephanie Levitz of the Toronto Star.The Writ is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.As always, in addition to listening to the episode in your inbox, at TheWrit.ca or on podcast apps like Apple Podcasts, you can also watch my discussion with Stephanie, Tim and Chad on YouTube.To watch past discussions and to be notified of new videos being posted, please subscribe to my YouTube Channel here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thewrit.ca/subscribe

The Writ Podcast
Episode #41: Patrick Brown's nuclear submarine campaign

The Writ Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 35:20


When 5 PM rolls around, we'll know who is going to be on the ballot in the Conservative leadership race. That's the deadline for candidates to submit 500 signatures from members spread across the country, a $200,000 entry fee and a $100,000 compliance deposit. It's not a threshold that weeds out any serious contender, but it can be too much for those who, let's face it, don't have a real shot.In the end, this contest is probably going to come down to one of the four main contenders: Pierre Poilievre, Jean Charest, Patrick Brown and Leslyn Lewis.Poilievre is the consensus front runner. But is his main rival not Jean Charest, the former Quebec premier, but instead Patrick Brown, the former leader of the Ontario PCs?To discuss all the latest in the Conservative leadership race, I'm joined this week by Tim Powers of Summa Strategies, Chad Rogers of Crestview Strategy and the CBC's Catherine Cullen.In addition to listening to the episode here or on podcast apps like Apple Podcasts, you can also watch my discussion with Tim, Chad and Catherine on YouTube:To watch past discussions and to be notified of new videos being posted, please subscribe to my YouTube Channel here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thewrit.ca/subscribe