Podcast appearances and mentions of melanie paradis

Ontario’s Representative in Washington David Paterson; B.C. Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay; The Front Bench with Dan Moulton, Melanie Paradis, George Soule and Laura Stone.

Former Canadian diplomat Michael Kovrig and Vina Nadjibulla, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada’s Vice-President, Research & Strategy; The Front Bench panel with Louis Hamann, Melanie Paradis, Karl Bélanger and Marie Vastel; Russian opposition politician Vladimir Kara-Murza.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith; Princess Margriet of the Netherlands; The Front Bench with Sabrina Grover, Melanie Paradis, Karl Bélanger and Rachel Aiello.

Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi; Independent MP Alexandre Boulerice, who just left the federal NDP; The Front Bench panel with Sabrina Grover, Melanie Paradis, Karl Bélanger and Marie Vastel.

Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin; The Front Bench with Sabrina Grover, Melanie Paradis, Karl Bélanger and Rachel Aiello; Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew.

Free For All Friday - Hour 1 Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers. Prime Minister Carney is facing renewed pressure to show progress on trade talks with the United States. B.C. Premier David Eby is struggling to deal with the fallout from recent DRIPA court decisions in that province, calling it 'one of the toughest files' he's ever worked on. We dig deeper with Karen Restoule, a Director of Indigenous Affairs and a Senior Fellow at the MacDonald-Laurier Institute. How can we achieve a healthy relationship with our screentime? We pick the brain of Dr. Janine Hubbard, a Registered Child Psychologist in St. Johns, Newfoundland. The White House Correspondents Dinner is Saturday night, and the face of America says he will be there. CTV U.S. political analyst and former Congressional staffer Eric Ham outlines the significance of Trump's upcoming appearance. Free For All Friday - Hour 2 Contributors from all over the country join The Roundtable to discuss the top stories of the week. Today’s edition features Texture Communications president Melanie Paradis and public affairs consultant Bob Richardson. Topic 1: Carney faces growing pressure as we inch closer to the July 1st CUSMA review deadline. Topic 2: DRIPA and the politics of reconciliation. Topic 3: What’s causing high school absenteeism in Ontario, and what the solution should look like. Topic 4: Ontario’s ban on event ticket resellers comes into effect. Will it help?

CTV U.S. Political Analyst Eric Ham; Former Canadian diplomat Michael Kovrig; Gen. (Ret’d) David Petraeus, former CIA Director; The Front Bench with Sabrina Grover, Melanie Paradis, Karl Bélanger and Marie Vastel.

CTV’s Rachel Aiello; Interim NDP Leader Don Davies; A panel with Vina Nadjibulla, Asia Pacific Foundation and Guy Saint-Jacques, former Canadian Ambassador to China; The Front Bench panel with Sabrina Grover, Melanie Paradis & Karl Bélanger.

John Bolton, U.S. President Donald Trump’s former national security advisor; Moninder Singh, head of the Sikh Federation of Canada; The Front Bench with Tyler Meredith, Melanie Paradis, Karl Bélanger and Marie Vastel.

A chief economist panel with Jimmy Jean, Desjardins; Avery Shenfeld, CIBC; Israel’s Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Sharren Haskel; The Front Bench with Sabrina Grover, Melanie Paradis, Karl Bélanger & Rachel Aiello.

Former CIA Director Gen. (Ret'd) David Petraeus; Alberta Premier Danielle Smith; The Front Bench with Sabrina Grover, Melanie Paradis, Karl Bélanger and Marie Vastel; NDP leadership candidate Avi Lewis.

CTV’s Abigail Bimman; Moninder Singh, head of the Sikh Federation of Canada; CTV News' Chief Financial Correspondent Amanda Lang; Conservative MP Adam Chambers; The Front Bench with Sabrina Grover, Melanie Paradis, Karl Bélanger & Rachel Aiello.

David Paterson, Ontario’s trade representative in Washington & Richard Madden, Manitoba’s senior representative to the United States; Catherine Cobden, Canadian Steel Producers Association; David MacNaughton, Former Canadian Ambassador to the US; The Front Bench with: Sabrina Grover, Melanie Paradis, Karl Bélanger & Marie Vastel.

CTV’s Abigail Bimman & Governor General Mary Simon; Former Chief of the Defence Staff General (Ret’d) Tom Lawson; Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation Chief Sheldon Sunshine & Treaty 8 Grand Chief Trevor Mercredi; The Front Bench with Sabrina Grover, Melanie Paradis & Karl Bélanger

Free For All Friday - Hour 1 Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers. Canada's Public Safety Minister says the feds will take the necessary steps to ensure that imported Chinese cars can't be used to spy on Canadians. We dig deeper with Stephanie Carvin, an NPSIA Professor at Carleton University. Why aren't more Canadians having children? Joining the show to open that can of worms is Tammy Schirle, a Professor of Economics at Wilfred Laurier University. Newstalk 1010 contributor Bob Richardson examines the key storylines at this year's Winter Olympics, as the 2026 festivities officially launch in Italy. Free For All Friday - Hour 2 Contributors from all over the country join The Roundtable to discuss the top stories of the week. Today's edition features Texture Communications president Melanie Paradis and former NDP Director of Communications George Soule. Topic 1: Conservative MP Jamil Jivani went on a solo trade mission to Washington this week, opening a debate about whether that will help or hurt Canada’s position with the Americans. Topic 2: Return-to-office drama: Prime Minister Carney has ordered federal workers back to the office 4 days a week, while Ontario's Premier says the province's civil servants can find another line of work if they oppose his return-to-office plan. Topic 3: Canada's fertility rate hits a new low. Why aren't more people having kids? Topic 4: EV Rebates: Yay or Nay? Topic 5: Milano-Cortina welcomes the world to the 2026 Winter Olympics! Are you ready?

Jeremie Charron, CTV News; Derek Burney, Former Canadian Ambassador to the United States; Sean O’Reilly, Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada; The Front Bench with: Sabrina Grover, Melanie Paradis & Karl Bélanger.

Canada-China trade panel with: Guy Saint-Jacques, Vina Nadjibulla & Gary Mar; David Cohen, Former U.S. Ambassador to Canada; The Front Bench with: Sabrina Grover, Melanie Paradis, Karl Bélanger & Rachel Aiello.

Kody Blois, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister; Obby Khan, Manitoba Progressive Conservative Leader; The Front Bench with: Sabrina Grover, Melanie Paradis & Karl Bélanger.

A Canada-U.S. panel with Flavio Volpe, Automotive Parts Manufacturers'​ Association President, and Diamond Isinger, former advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Canada-U.S. relations; The Front Bench with Sabrina Grover, Melanie Paradis, Karl Bélanger & Rachel Aiello.

Joy Malbon, CTV News Washington Bureau Chief; Adam van Koeverden, Secretary of State (Sport) & FIFA Sherpa; Catherine Abreu, International Climate Politics Hub & Simon Donner, University of British Columbia; The Front Bench with: Sabrina Grover, Melanie Paradis, Karl Bélanger & Rachel Aiello.

Free For All Friday - Hour 1 Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers. On today's show: The FIFA World Cup Draw is unfolding right as we hit the airwaves! But as the biggest worldwide faces gather in Washington, it's not all about soccer. Bob Richardson, a public affairs consultant, unveils the bigger picture at play. What’s at stake for Canada in the ongoing CUSMA review? We dig deeper with Goldy Hyder, the President and CEO for the Business Council of Canada. Tech analyst Carmi Levy reacts to Australia's U16 social media ban, and explains why 2025 is the year of 'Gen Beta'. Free For All Friday - Hour 2 Contributors from all over the country join The Roundtable to discuss the top stories of the week. Today's edition features Texture Communications president Melanie Paradis and CTV News political analyst Scott Reid. Topic 1: The CUSMA review is officially underway, as preliminary public hearings kick off in Washington. Topic 2: Is the 'pay to play' economy coming back to bite Canada's rear-end? Topic 3: How does the panacea of climate change factor into the present-day Canadian political equation? Topic 4: Is co-hosting the FIFA World Cup a worthwhile endeavour for Canada? Topic 5: Based on your Spotify playlist, how old are you?

James Maloney, Liberal Caucus Chair; Adrian Dix, British Columbia Energy Minister; R.J. Simpson, North West Territories Premier; The Front Bench with: Sabrina Grover, Melanie Paradis & Karl Bélanger.

Chris Coons, U.S. Senator - Delaware (D); Sean Fraser, Justice Minister; The Front Bench with: Sabrina Grover, Melanie Paradis & Karl Bélanger; Andris Sprūds, Latvian Defence Minister.

Judy Trinh, CTV News; Stephen Lecce, Ontario Energy Minister; The Front Bench with: Sabrina Grover, Melanie Paradis & Karl Bélanger; Adam Chambers, Conservative International Trade Critic.

Evan Solomon, Artificial Intelligence Minister; Elizabeth May, Green Party Leader; The Front Bench with: Sabrina Grover, Melanie Paradis, Karl Bélanger & Rachel Aiello.

Frank McKenna, Former Canadian Ambassador to the U.S. & Brian Clow, Former Deputy Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau; Dan Kelly, Canadian Federation of Independent Business; The Front Bench with: Sabrina Grover, Melanie Paradis, Karl Bélanger & Rachel Aiello; Sean Leathong, CTV News Toronto.

Ruby Sahota, Combatting Crime Secretary of State; Ravi Parmar, British Columbia Forests Minister; The Front Bench with: Sabrina Grover, Melanie Paradis, Karl Bélanger & Abigail Bimman.

Judy Trinh, CTV News; Frank McKenna, Former Canadian Ambassador to the United States; Adrian Dix, BC Energy Minister; The Front Bench with: Sabrina Grover, Melanie Paradis, Karl Bélanger & Abigail Bimman.

Jon Hamilton, Canada Post Vice President; Jim Gallant, CUPW Negotiator; Jeremie Charron, CTV News; The Front Bench with: Sabrina Grover, Melanie Paradis, Karl Bélanger & Rachel Aiello.

Maninder Sidhu, International Trade Minister; Flavio Volpe, Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association & Brian Kingston, Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association; The Front Bench with: Sabrina Grover, Melanie Paradis, Karl Bélanger & Marie Vastel.

New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt; Former senior advisor to former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Supriya Dwivedi; former Canadian Ambassador to China Guy Saint-Jacques; The Front Bench with Sabrina Grover, Melanie Paradis, Rachel Aiello.

Chief Tammy Cook-Searson, Lac La Ronge Indian Band & Robert Smith, Cross Lake Mayor; Tood Loewen, Alberta Forestry Minister; Christopher Skeete, Quebec Economy Minister; The Front Bench with: Sabrina Grover, Melanie Paradis & Gurratan Singh; Michal Baranowski, Polish Deputy Trade Minister.

Kevin Cramer, Senator – North Dakota (R); Jim Gallant, Canadian Union of Postal Workers; Jon Hamilton, Canada Post; The Front Bench with: Sabrina Grover, Melanie Paradis & Gurratan Singh.

David Cohen, Former U.S. Ambassador to Canada; Abigail Bimman, CTV News; Shachi Kurl, Angus Reid Institute; The Front Bench with: Sabrina Grover, Melanie Paradis & Gurratan Singh.

The final days of a campaign can be hectic. The Conservatives had to pull together a couple of advertisements on short notice. Every party is sending their leader on a cross-country tour and volunteers on the ground are pulling out all the stops to ID their supporters in order to get them out to the polls on election day.There's a lot going on in this last week before election day. Ads, tour, get-out-the-vote. So, what's the story on how parties actually get it done?Throughout this election, three veteran party organizers have been joining me on The Writ Podcast to explain the ins and outs of campaigning — and they're back one last time!Laura D'Angelo has worked Tour Central for the Liberals in elections both federally and provincially, and was director of campaign operations for the Liberals in 2019. She is the vice-president, national strategy and public affairs at Enterprise Canada.Melanie Paradis was director of communications for past Conservative Party leader Erin O'Toole and is president of Texture Communications.Cheryl Oates was the executive director of communications and planning for former Alberta premier Rachel Notley. She's principal at GT Executive Advisors and is the co-host of The Discourse podcast.In addition to listening to this episode of The Writ Podcast in your inbox, at TheWrit.ca or on podcast apps like Apple Podcasts, you can also watch this episode 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

What happens when a political insider becomes a mom and builds a thriving business during nap time? In this honest and empowering conversation, Melanie Paradis—founder, speechwriter, and mom of two—joins Stephanie to talk about launching and growing a business while raising young kids. From maternity leave misfires to scaling up fast, Melanie shares what's real, what's possible, and how motherhood shaped her leadership. If you're a founder, a parent, or somewhere in between, this one's for you.Melanie ParadisPresident| Texture CommunicationsMelanie Paradis is an expert ghost-writer of speeches, op-eds and by-line articles for leading industry executives and politicians. Her work has been published in Canada's most-read newspapers, and heard on airwaves and streaming services across the nation. An unflappable media and public affairs advisor, Melanie has worked with executives on Bay Street and politicians on Parliament Hill during high stakes crises and moments of transformation. From responding to environmental crises to delivering tough news about shutting down operations, to winning elections - Melanie is the trusted, steady pen you need. Melanie has over 15 years of experience in crisis communications, media and public relations. She has worked with a variety of clients across industries to manage their brand and stakeholder relationships through crises, and to build advocacy coalitions to help get nation-building projects and policies advanced. She has led media relations, editorial and speechwriting for CEOs in finance, transportation, mining, retail, and everything in between; investment bankers, scientists, farmers, Indigenous communities, and politicians. Even a few international athletes and a world-renowned artist.Prior to striking out on her own, Melanie served in senior communications roles at leading national public affairs and government relations firms. Her previous in-house work at one of the world's largest mining companies and a major Canadian Indigenous organization gives her unique insights into clients' day-to-day communications needs.The book mentioned in the episode is:Material World by Ed ConwayOur Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/womendontdothatRecommend guests: https://www.womendontdothat.com/Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/womendontdothatRecommend guests: https://www.womendontdothat.com/How to find WOMENdontDOthat:Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/womendontdothatInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/womendontdothat/TikTok- http://www.tiktok.com/@womendontdothatBlog- https://www.womendontdothat.com/blogPodcast- https://www.womendontdothat.com/podcastNewsletter- https://www.beaconnorthstrategies.com/contactwww.womendontdothat.comYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/@WOMENdontDOthatHow to find Stephanie Mitton:Twitter/X- https://twitter.com/StephanieMittonLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniemitton/beaconnorthstrategies.comTikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@stephmittonInstagram- https://www.instagram.com/stephaniemitton/Interested in sponsorship? Contact us at hello@womendontdothat.comOur Latest Blog:https://www.womendontdothat.com/post/our-first-beacon-north-christmas-party-a-reflection-on-growth-and-gratitude

Parties proudly present their slate of candidates in every election shortly before dumping some of them. It's an inevitable part of every campaign — rejecting candidates who don't meet a party's vetting standards and ejecting candidates when rival parties have dug up the dirt on them.So, what's the process behind candidate vetting? And how do parties go about compiling, and then using, opposition research?Plus, Pierre Poilievre has been putting on some massive rallies. How are these organized — and are they worth the effort?Throughout this election, three veteran party organizers are joining me on The Writ Podcast to explain the ins and outs of campaigning.Laura D'Angelo has worked Tour Central for the Liberals in elections both federally and provincially, and was director of campaign operations for the Liberals in 2019. She is the vice-president, national strategy and public affairs at Enterprise Canada.Melanie Paradis was director of communications for past Conservative Party leader Erin O'Toole and is president of Texture Communications.Cheryl Oates was the executive director of communications and planning for former Alberta premier Rachel Notley. She's principal at GT Executive Advisors and is the co-host of The Discourse podcast.In addition to listening to this episode of The Writ Podcast in your inbox, at TheWrit.ca or on podcast apps like Apple Podcasts, you can also watch this episode 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

Women's fertility is a third rail in Canadian politics. We all learned this again last week, when Pierre Poilievre made a comment about biological clocks that sparked outrage. If you followed the controversy in the mainstream media only, you might not know that a number of women were glad to see Poilievre raise the issue of fertility — including my guest on today's show.Melanie Paradis the president of Texture Communications and a veteran Conservative campaigner. Her recent piece for The Line is titled “Poilievre was right to bring up my biological clock.”You can find Tara Henley on Twitter at @TaraRHenley, and on Substack at tarahenley.substack.com

Mark Carney kicked off Canada's election campaign on Sunday and already parties are discovering that their best laid plans can go awry very quickly. So, what goes on behind the scenes when parties draw up their strategies for a campaign and what happens when they have to react to the unexpected?Throughout this election, I'll be joined periodically by three veteran party organizers to explain the ins and outs of campaigning — and help make some sense of just what is happening out on the hustings.Vandana Kattar was the director of operations, outreach and planning for former prime minister Justin Trudeau and was one of the co-hosts of the Race to Replace podcast during the past Liberal leadership contest.Melanie Paradis was director of communications for past Conservative Party leader Erin O'Toole and is president of Texture Communications.Cheryl Oates was the executive director of communications and planning for former Alberta premier Rachel Notley. She's principal at GT Executive Advisors and is the co-host of The Discourse podcast.In addition to listening to this episode of The Writ Podcast in your inbox, at TheWrit.ca or on podcast apps like Apple Podcasts, you can also watch this episode 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

Jeremie Charron, CTV News & Judy Trinh, CTV News; Anne McGrath, NDP Campaign Spokesperson; David Coletto, Abacus Data; The Front Bench with: Sabrina Grover, Melanie Paradis, Gurratan Singh & Nojoud Al Mallees.

Colton Prail, CTV News; Nik Nanos, Nanos Research; David McGuinty, Public Safety Minister; The Front Bench with: Sabrina Grover, Melanie Paradis, Gurratan Singh & Rachel Aiello.

Inna Sovsun, Ukrainian Member of Parliament; Roman Waschuk, Former Canadian Ambassador to Ukraine; Mike Duheme, RCMP Commissioner; The Front Bench with: Sabrina Grover, Melanie Paradis, Gurratan Singh & Rachel Aiello.

Steven MacKinnon, Labour Minister; Scott Moe, Saskatchewan Premier; The Front Bench with: Sabrina Grover, Melanie Paradis & Nojoud Al Mallees.

Marit Stiles, Ontario NDP Leader; Andrew Enns, Leger; Drew Dilkens, Windsor Mayor & Matthew Shoemaker, Sault Ste. Marie Mayor; The Front Bench with: Sabrina Grover, Melanie Paradis & Gurratan Singh.

Arlene Dickinson, District Ventures Capital & Senator Hassan Yussuff, Independent Senators Group – Ontario; Nik Nanos, Nanos Research; The Front Bench with: Sabrina Grover, Melanie Paradis, Gurratan Singh & Rachel Aiello.

Nathalie Provost, PolySeSouvient; Ranj Pillai, Yukon Premier, R.J. Simpson, North West Territoires Premier & P.J. Akeeagok, Nunavut Premier; Jonathan Wilkinson, Energy Minister; The Front Bench with: Sabrina Grover, Melanie Paradis, Gurratan Singh & Rachel Aiello.

Jenna Sudds, Families, Children and Social Development Minister; Susan Holt, New Brunswick Premier; The Front Bench with: Sabrina Grover, Melanie Paradis, Gurratan Singh & Rachel Aiello.

Ontario's Representative to Washington David Paterson; Former Justice Minister Irwin Cotler; the Front Bench with Sabrina Grover, Melanie Paradis, Gurratan Singh and Rachel Aiello.

Vassy Kapelos, CTV News Chief Political Correspondent; Bureau Chiefs Panel with: Robert Fife & Tonda McCharles; Chief Economists Panel with: Pedro Antunes & Jimmy Jean; The Front Bench with: Sabrina Grover, Melanie Paradis, Gurratan Singh & Rachel Aiello.