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Join Brian Crombie for a timely conversation with Jaime Watt, Chairman and Founder of Navigator Ltd. and author of Director's Crisis Playbook. In today's world of instant scrutiny, viral amplification, and relentless stakeholder pressure, crises unfold faster than ever — and boards are increasingly in the spotlight. Jaime shares lessons from decades advising CEOs, boards, and political leaders through high-stakes situations where reputations — and organizations — hang in the balance. We Discuss:Why traditional crisis management doesn't fit boardsModern crises: speed, scrutiny, and skeptical stakeholdersManagement vs. board roles during the first 24 hoursWhy directors should almost never speak publicly during a crisisThe value of pre-established legal and communications relationships

Should Canada ban X? Guest: Adam Owen, Contributor to the Toronto Star and a Senior Consultant at Navigator Ltd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can we save BC farmers? Guest: Gagan Singh, Local Farming Advocate and Organizer of the Save BC Farmers Town Hall The rise and fall of the Hudson's Bay empire Guest: Stephen Brown, Author of “The Company: The Rise and Fall of the Hudson's Bay Empire” Which books can help you spring forward in time? Guest: Brandon Forsyth, Category Manager of Print Experience at Indigo What Trump didn't mention about Canada's dairy tariffs Guest: Al Mussell, Senior Research Fellow at the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute and Research Lead at Agri-Food Economic Systems Do we really understand our dog's emotions? Guest: Holly Molinaro, PhD Candidate with the Canine Science Collaboratory in the Department of Psychology at Arizona State University Should Canada ban X? Guest: Adam Owen, Contributor to the Toronto Star and a Senior Consultant at Navigator Ltd. How is YVR improving its services? Guest: Mike McNaney, Chief External Affairs Officer at Vancouver Airport Authority Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dropping dollar - the Loonie hits its lowest point GUEST: Robert Levy, CKNW Business Analyst Post-election 2024: Why did B.C voters vote the way they did? GUEST: Paula Arab, Associate Principal with Navigator Ltd. Ford stops manufacturing electric F-150 pickups to New Year as demand sags GUEST: Jeremy Cato, Automotive Journalist at CatoCarGuy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Paula Arab, Associate Principal with Navigator Ltd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian interviews Jaime Watt. Jaime is the best-selling author of the new book What I Wish I Said, a collection of his most thought-provoking Toronto Star from the past six years... but with a twist. After each column, Jaime responds with what he wishes he'd said. It's a candid and humorous look at recent times and, in this unique collection, Jaime presents fresh political insight and pulls no punches in critiquing his previous opinions and beliefs. When he's not penning a column for the Toronto Star and writing a best-selling book he is the Chairman of Navigator Ltd., Canada's leading high-stakes strategic advisory firm that he founded in 2000.

“When you can't afford to lose” is not just Navigator's trademarked slogan; it's also its core business proposition. Although it offers a range of services, from market research to communications, Navigator is best known as the firm to which Canada's rich and powerful turn when facing a crisis that could cost them that wealth and power.Its highest-profile clients have included Michael Bryant and Jian Ghomeshi. More recently, it's been a player in the controversies around Hockey Canada, the Special Rapporteur on Foreign Interference, and the Ottawa Police response to the convoy occupation. Bit by bit, we've gotten more insight into the work they do behind the scenes to — as one observer once put it to the Toronto Star — change your perceptions without you even knowing it.On today's episode, host Jesse Brown and news editor Jonathan Goldsbie offer a primer on the company that's been a common thread running through many of the biggest Canadian news stories of the past 15 years.Host: Jesse BrownCredits: Jonathan Goldsbie (News Editor), Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Bruce Thorson (Senior Producer), Annette Ejiofor (Managing Editor), Karyn Pugliese (Editor-in-Chief)Further information:Why Should I Choose You? Answering the Most Important Business Questions in Seven Words or Less – HarperCollins Canada (2015)Spinning the first week of Michael Bryant's new life – Toronto Star (2009)Jian Ghomeshi dumped by PR firm over ‘lies,' sources say – Toronto Star (2014)Secret Life: The Jian Ghomeshi Investigation – Goose Lane Editions (2016)Report of the Public Inquiry into the 2022 Public Order Emergency (Volumes 2 and 3) – Public Order Emergency Commission (2023)What we believe – Navigator Ltd.More links on our website postSponsors: Squarespace, Peloton, Douglas, Athletic GreensIf you value this podcast, support us! You'll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You'll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you'll be a part of the solution to Canada's journalism crisis, you'll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody.You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Libby Znaimer is now joined by Tasha  Kheiriddin, principal with Navigator Ltd., Peggy Nash, a former New Democratic Party Member of Parliament for the Parkdale—High Park electoral district in Toronto and Charles Bird, Managing Principal at Earnscliffe Strategy Group in Toronto. Erin O'Toole is stepping down as MP of Durham. O'Toole served as leader of the official opposition Conservative Party prior to the current leader, Pierre Poilievre. Meanwhile, the race for mayor in Toronto continues to pick up the pace as we quickly approach election day on June 26. Our panelists weigh in on the latest news. ---- WHAT'S UP WITH CANDIDATE GONG? Libby Znaimer is now joined by Ben Spurr, a Toronto City Hall Reporter. Who is mayoral candidate #44 and why is everyone noticing him? Wealthy businessman Edward Gong has planted his signs everywhere - having paid for that marketing, including on our station and people have noticed. ---- DONALD TRUMP'S LEGAL BATTLES AS HE CAMPAIGNS FOR 2024 PRESIDENTIAL RUN  Libby Znaimer is now joined by Michael Flamm, a professor of political history at Ohio Wesleyan University and Larry Haas, a Senior Fellow at the American Foreign Policy Council. Later this afternoon, one of the very biggest Donald trump spectacles is about to unfold south of the border. He is being indicted for possessing classified documents and hiding them from government authorities. This time the allegations seem to be very serious - they involve leaving information related to nuclear strategy in bathrooms at Mar-A- Lago and showing some of these dangerous documents around. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

Mona Fortier, Treasury Board President; Annie Bergeron-Oliver, CTV News; Marc Miller, Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister; Paul Bagnell, BNN Bloomberg; Stephanie Levitz, Toronto Star; Ian Bailey, The Globe and Mail; Brayden Akers, Navigator Ltd.; and Carlene Variyan, Summa Strategies.

Canada plans to settle 500,000 permanent immigrants a year by 2025. Are we prepared as a nation to welcome this many newcomers in such a short time? We'll discuss what needs to be done to meet such an ambitious goal with Adam Owen, Senior Consultant at Navigator Ltd.   Still on the topic of immigration, Ukrainian newcomers to Calgary need our help right now. We'll discuss the process of ‘opening your home' to those in need and the challenges faced by the transplanted Ukrainian citizens in our city with Nataliia Shen, Housing Coordinator for Vulnerable Populations, with the ‘Centre for Newcomers'.   Next, we head to the stars. We get the details on Wednesday's successful launch of the ‘Artemis II' lunar mission and hear what Canada's role in the mission will be, with a Professor of Physics from the University of Guelph.   Finally, “Pledge Day” here at 770 CHQR is just around the corner. Our Dave McIvor shines the spotlight on another unique charity that will benefit from YOUR generosity in support of the ‘Calgary Children's Foundation'

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: School's out for… fall? The CUPE strike, made illegal by the Ontario Government, happened in Queen's Park today. Scott gets all the details on the ground from Global News's Colin D'Mello, 900 CHML's own Ken Mann, as well as CUPE local 4153 president Blake Corkill..It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Colin D'Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief, Global News. Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University. Brian J. Karem, Political Analyst for CNN, White House Reporter, Columnist for Salon.com and The Washington Diplomat, and host of ‘Just Ask the Question' Podcast, Author of the new book Free The Press: The Death of American Journalism and How to Revive It. Ken Mann, reporter, 900 CHML Blake Corkill, President, CUPE 4153. Sean Sparling, retired Deputy Chief of Sault Ste Marie Police, currently the President of Investigative Solutions Network. Greg Dunnet, head of Chamber of Commerce. Jennessa Cognali, Senior Consultant with Navigator LTD, formerly worked with the Ford gov. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. Dave Rave of Teenage Head. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Matt Taylor News Anchors – Dave Woodard & Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

Annie Bergeron-Oliver; CTV News; Adam van Koeverden, Liberal MP; John Nater, Conservative MP; Peter Julian, NDP MP; David Heurtel, former Quebec Cabinet Minister; Anne Lagacé Dowson. Journalist & Commentator; Jerry DeMarco, Environment Commissioner; Bob Fife, the Globe and Mail; Fatima Syed, The Narwhal; and Tasha Kheiriddin, Navigator Ltd.

David Johnston, former governor general; Marcia MacMillan, CTV News; Robin Martin, Parliamentary Assistant to the Health Minister; France Gélinas, Ontario NDP Health Critic; John Fraser, Interim Ontario Liberal Leader; Richard Madan, CTV News; Stephanie Levitz, the Toronto Star; Ian Bailey, the Globe and Mail; Tasha Kheiriddin, Navigator Ltd., and Tom Mulcair, CTV News Political Analyst.

As candidates duke it out over who is best to lead the Conservative Party of Canada, many in the conservative movement are asking what the party itself should look like, and how to best position itself to beat the Liberals in the next election. After three straight losses, many see the next campaign as being mission-critical for the party. Tasha Kheiriddin, principal at Navigator LTD and author of new book The Right Path, joins host Dave Breakenridge to discuss how Conservative politics have become a reaction to Justin Trudeau's policies, what sorts of policies would best expand the party's voting base, and why the “Freedom” message may turn off some Canadians. Background reading: Trudeau's true legacy — stoking the woke, an excerpt from The Right Path Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Health authorities across Canada cut hours of emergency departments, How Conservatives can unite, inspire, and take Canada forward, Dry July: Alcohol-free suggestions for your summer fun & Inside Ontario group homes where kids were called ‘paychecks' - July 5th, 2022   Health authorities across Canada cut hours of emergency departments Guest: Dr. Alan Drummond, ER and family physician in Perth, Ontario and co-chair of public affairs for the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians   How Conservatives can unite, inspire, and take Canada forward Guest: Tasha Kheiriddin, principal at Navigator Ltd., political commentator, author of The Right Path: How Conservatives Can Unite, Inspire and Take Canada Forward   Dry July: Alcohol-free suggestions for your summer fun Guest: Sarah Kate, somegoodcleanfun.com    Inside Ontario group homes where kids were called ‘paychecks' Guest: Carolyn Jarvis, National Investigative Correspondent, Global News

Guest: Tasha Kheiriddin, principal at Navigator Ltd., political commentator, author of The Right Path: How Conservatives Can Unite, Inspire and Take Canada Forward

Tasha Kheiriddin is a public affairs consultant, political commentator, writer and speaker based in Toronto. She is a principal with Navigator Ltd. , Canada's leading high stakes strategic advisory and communications firm and Vice President of the Canadian Center for the Purpose of the Corporation . She is also the national political columnist for Postmedia. Named one of Canada's “Top 100 Most Powerful Women” for her work in media and communications in 2016, her career in media spans two decades, as host of the daily radio program The Tasha Kheiriddin Show on Global News Radio in Toronto, a host with CTV NewsChannel, a member of the editorial board and columnist at the National Post, a columnist at iPolitics.ca, a producer with CBC Newsworld, and an award-winning host-producer at the Cable Public Affairs Channel. She was also a political analyst for Radio Canada for nine years and she continues to comment on both Radio Canada and CBC News Network. *************************************************** Get Tickets to the Calgary 7th Book Launch: Calgary Book Launch: https://optimumpublishinginternational.com/shop/the-right-path-book-launch-calgary *************************************************** Follow the Cross Border Interview Podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crossborderpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CrossBorderPod Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/CrossBorderInterviews Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI2i25ZVKTO84oUsLyO4jig Website: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/ Back the Show: https://www.patreon.com/CrossBoderInterviewPodcast The Cross Border Interview Podcast was Produced and Edited by Miranda, Brown & Associates Inc © 2022

Province unveils new plan to curb British Columbia's crime problem Kevin Falcon, Leader of the BC Liberal Party reacts to Attorney General David Eby's plan of appointing two experts to analyze B.C.'s crime trends to find solutions to the issue   Surrey RCMP sergeant Elenore Sturko named BC Liberal candidate for Surrey South Former Surrey RCMP spokesperson Elenore Sturko is running for the BC Liberals in the upcoming Surrey South byelection. Elenore joins us to talk about the transition from police to politics  The Jas Johal Show Political Forum On the Political Forum this week:  Bill Tieleman, President of West Star Communications Alex Shiff, Worked in political communications at all levels of government for the past decade, current Senior Consultant at Navigator LTD, a public relations and strategy firm A new poll shows which Vancouver mayoral candidates are most popular among Vancouverites Mario Conseco, President of the Research Co. polling company discusses the latest findings.  Systemic racism in Healthcare: Epistemic Disobedience Today, Eric Chapman and Dr Dryden talk more about how we still seem to have systemic racism and how we all should practice a little epistemic disobedience. Ethics of Collecting Cell Phone Data Andy Baryer, Technology and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com and a weekly contributor on The Shift with Shane Hewitt, discusses transparent governments need to be when tracking your online data  Firefighters say recognition of cancer risk is a tough battle, especially in Quebec Camille Bains, Reporter-Editor for The Canadian Press helps shed light on the high risk of cancer firefighter face  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Political Forum this week:  Bill Tieleman, President of West Star Communications Alex Shiff, Worked in political communications at all levels of government for the past decade, current Senior Consultant at Navigator LTD, a public relations and strategy firm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is B.C. in for a new Provincial police force? All party committee recommends move away from RCMP Kash Heed, Former Solicitor General, VPD member, and Police chief West Vancouver joins the show to discuss whether or not British Columbia adopting a provincial police force would be more effective than staying with the RCMP.  Plus, your calls! Do you think B.C. should remove the RCMP?  Vancouver City Council set to hold open forum on public safety Non-Partisan Association (NPA) Coun. Melissa De Genova discusses what she hopes is achieved at tonight's meeting - which is being held a night after De Genova's CCTV motion was rejected by council  The Jas Johal Show Political Forum: Family doctor shortage & the affordability crisis On The Jas Johal Show Political Forum this week:  Jonina Campbell - Executive Director and Former Deputy Leader of the BC Greens Alex Shiff - Worked in political communications at all levels of government for the past decade, current Senior Consultant at Navigator LTD, a public relations and strategy firm BC passes ‘cooling off' period for home buyers Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent and columnist with CHEK News and the Orca helps make sense of what this new motion means for home buyers  2022 COFI Convention set for Vancouver Susan Yorkovich, President and CEO of BC Council of Forest Industries discusses the need for a new approach to B.C. 's forestry policies.   

On The Jas Johal Show Political Forum this week:  Jonina Campbell - Executive Director and Former Deputy Leader of the BC Greens Alex Shiff - Worked in political communications at all levels of government for the past decade, current Senior Consultant at Navigator LTD, a public relations and strategy firm

Jonathan Wilkinson, Natural Resources Minister; Dr. Peter Jüni, Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table; Robert Benzie, the Toronto Star; Jenni Byrne, Jenni Byrne + Associates; Tasha Kheiriddin, Navigator Ltd.; Annie Bergeron-Oliver, CTV News; and Ian Bailey, the Globe and Mail.

Federal Budget 2022: $452B focused on affordability, innovation Bridgitte Anderson, CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade discusses the federal budget tabled by Deputy Prime Minister and federal Finance Minister, Chrystia Freeland  Ban on foreign buyers not likely to have an impact on Metro Vancouver housing prices, experts say Tsur Somerville, director of the UBC Centre for Urban Economics and Real Estate answers how effective the ban on foreign buyers will be in helping to make housing more affordable in Metro Vancouver.  EXCLUSIVE: One-on-one with Conservative leadership candidate Pierre Poilievre Pierre Poilievre, Conservative MP for Carleton, candidate for Conservative Party leadership goes one-on-one with Jas Johal.  The Jas Johal Political Forum Dissecting the federal Libera's budget for 2022 On the Political Forum this week:  Bill Tieleman, President of West Star Communications Alex Shiff, Worked in political communications at all levels of government for the past decade, current Senior Consultant at Navigator LTD, a public relations and strategy firm BC to extend their outdoor patio program by one year to 2023; certain municipalities need more time to address policy changes Ian Tostenson - CEO of British Columbia Restaurants & Foodservices Association discusses B.C's decision to extend the outdoor patio program. BCGEU, one of BC's largest public sector unions, declares talks with provincial government are at an impasse. How will this impact negotiations for other unions? Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun provincial affairs political columnist update us on current union discussions in B.C. 

Dissecting the federal Libera's budget for 2022 On the Political Forum this week:   Bill Tieleman, President of West Star Communications Alex Shiff, Worked in political communications at all levels of government for the past decade, current Senior Consultant at Navigator LTD, a public relations and strategy firm

Union of BC Municipalities releases report showing housing supply is outpacing population growth– contrary to David Eby's claims Frances Bula, City Politics & Urban Affairs Contributor for The Globe & Mail talks all things housing and a look ahead to the Vancouver civic election.  Digital Resume: How your online behaviour and actions can have severe consequences to your professional AND personal life Darian Kovaks, Managing Partner of Jelly Digital Marketing and PR discusses how you can take control of your online presence when it comes to using social media  The Jas Johal Show Political Forum On The Political Forum this week:  Alex Shiff - Worked in political communications at all levels of government for the past decade. Senior Consultant at Navigator LTD, a public relations and strategy firm Jillian Oliver - Former press secretary for the BC Greens, and Senior Advisor on their 2020 election campaign  The power of laughter: How a local comedy event will help the displaced people of Ukraine Peter Kelamis, stand-up comedian, actor and impressionist tells us about how a local comedy show will help the people of Ukraine.  After Surrey City Councilor shares her experience receiving death threats, colleagues stand in unity and want to show young women that they belong in politics, too Melissa De Genova, Vancouver City Councilor (NPA) shares her own experience in also receiving targeted threats throughout her years in politics.  How the war in Ukraine is impacting the arts – And a local connection to Vancouver Brent Belsher, Director of Belsher Arts Management discusses his upcoming trip to Europe and how the war in Ukraine has impacted his plans. 

On The Political Forum this week:  Alex Shiff - Worked in political communications at all levels of government for the past decade. Senior Consultant at Navigator LTD, a public relations and strategy firm Jillian Oliver - Former press secretary for the BC Greens, and Senior Advisor on their 2020 election campaign   

Paul Workman, CTV News; Alex Goncharenko, Member of Ukraine Parliament; Tasha Kheiriddin, Navigator Ltd.; Brad Trost; former Conservative MP; ; Bob Rae, Canada's Ambassador to the United Nations; Kevin Gallagher, CTV News; Robert Benzie, the Toronto Star; and Nik Nanos, Nanos Research.

Yvan Baker, Liberal MP; Volodymyr Ariev, Member of Ukraine Parliament; Rema Jamous; UNHCR Representative in Canada; Lisa LaFlamme, CTV News; Stephanie Levitz, the Toronto Star; Ian Bailey, the Globe and Mail; Dr. Samantha Nutt, War Child Canada; and Tasha Kheiriddin, Navigator Ltd.

Showdown in Ottawa: Police make arrests amid ‘major' push to oust convoy blockade Jas breaks down the days news from Ottawa. Plus, your calls on the current situation on Parliament Hill!  The Jas Johal Show Political Forum On this weeks Political Forum Jonina Campbell - Executive Director of the BC Greens - she was formerly the party's deputy leader Alex Shiff - Worked in political communications at all levels of government for the past decade and Associate Principal at Navigator LTD, a public relations and strategy firm B.C. government lays out plan to grow economy, fill 1M jobs over the next decade Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery, and Innovation in B.C. discusses the latest announcement from the province to fill over one million jobs over the next 10 years  BREAKING: Coastal GasLink worksite in northern B.C. attacked by axe-wielding protestors, RCMP say Stewart Muir, Executive Director of Resource Works joins us to reacts to the attacks in northern B.C. 

On this weeks Political Forum Jonina Campbell - Executive Director of the BC Greens - she was formerly the party's deputy leader Alex Shiff - Worked in political communications at all levels of government for the past decade and Associate Principal at Navigator LTD, a public relations and strategy firm

Garnett Genuis, Conservative MP; Ziad Aboultaif, Conservative MP; Dr. Stephen Ellis, Conservative MP; Ian Bailey, the Globe and Mail; Tonda MacCharles, the Toronto Star; Adrienne Batra, The Toronto Sun; Tasha Kheiriddin, Navigator Ltd.; Marilyn Gladu, Conservative MP; Charles Bordeleau, former Chief of Police of the Ottawa Police Service; Bob Fife, the Globe and Mail; Stephanie Levitz, the Toronto Star; Lisa Raitt, former Conservative deputy leader; Stella Ambler, former Conservative MP; Glen McGregor, CTV News; and Annie Bergeron-Oliver, CTV News.

When Canada appears at the opening ceremonies of the Olympic Winter Games in Beijing in early February, there won't be a delegation of diplomats and politicians cheering them on. Canada is among a number of Western nations following through on a diplomatic boycott of the games over China's record of human rights abuses. The move is the latest in a series of tensions with the global superpower. Tasha Kheiriddin, a National Post columnist and principal with Navigator LTD, joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss issues with Canada-China relations, the importance of the boycott, and what this means for politics here at home. Background reading: Tasha Kheiriddin: A diplomatic boycott of Beijing is a no-brainer, except in Ottawa Tasha Kheiriddin: Reinstate Canada-China committee to push back against Beijing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tasha Kheiriddin Principal at Navigator Ltd. and  Columnist for the National Post, explains her column on Quebec's decision to fine the unvaccinated. 

Many parents still aren't clear on when they're supposed to keep their kids home from school With more on the confusion surrounding when you should keep your kids home from school is Richard Zussman, Global News reporter at the B.C. Legislature Metro Vancouverites bracing for localized flooding as latest atmospheric river rains down Erin Ubels, Global News anchor and reporter has more on what Metro Vancouverites can expect during the latest atmospheric river  Watch out for potholes while you're driving! Surrey resident Cindy Dalglish tells us her experience in hitting a pothole and Rae Luk, AM730 Traffic anchor explains what callers have been telling him when reporting traffic tips to the radio station.  Record year for the property market in B.C.  Brendon Ogmundson, Chief Economist of the British Columbia Real Estate Association discusses the latest B.C. home assessments Columnist asks: we fine those who don't wear seatbelts, so why should the unvaccinated get a free pass? Tasha Kheiriddin Principal at Navigator Ltd. and  Columnist for the National Post, explains her column on Quebec's decision to fine the unvaccinated.  Omicron: how to mind your mental health during this latest round of uncertainty Dr. Jillian Roberts, Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at University of Victoria talks the importance of mental health as we continue to move through this pandemic 

2021 was an eventful year in Canadian politics. On top of COVID-19 and a federal election, we had a new cabinet, a scandal in the armed forces, and heightened tensions with China. And that's not even the half of it. Tasha Kheiriddin, a columnist for the National Post and principal with Navigator Ltd, joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss the biggest stories of the year, who were some of the big winners in 2021, and what to watch out for in 2022 Background reading: Tasha Kheiriddin: Get ready for tax hikes to pay for Liberal spending Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast.  On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with Bacchus Barua, the director of the Fraser Institute's Centre for Health Policy Studies. They discuss a new report released by the Fraser Institute, that Bacchus was lead on, that looked into the deaths that were due to wait-times during this pandemic for surgeries.  Next, Alex talks with Tasha Kheiriddin, principal at Navigator Ltd. and Columnist for the National Post & Public Policy. They breakdown the liberal fiscal update released yeseterday, and how tax hikes are likely to come to pay for Liberal spending plans. And finally, Alex and Ed Dubrovsky, the executive Cyber-Advisor for FileFlex look into why the release of important inflation data from Statistics Canada is being delayed due to security concerns. Alex and Ed discuss why Canada is woefully underdeveloped in its cyber-security infrastructure, and what will happen if we don't step up right away. Let's get talking See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this weeks panel we touch on: Will the federal government scrap the need for PCR tests at our land border? Should businesses get the same right to vote that people do? This weeks panelists:  Breen Ouellette - Vancouver-based lawyer, Former election candidate for the federal NDP Alex Shiff - Worked in political communications at all levels of government for the past decade, Senior Consultant at Navigator LTD, a public relations and strategy firm    

Another new low? Anti-vaxxers disrupt Remembrance Day events in B.C. Hear from the man who shot the footage of anti-vaxxers crashing a Remembrance day ceremony in Kelowna. We speak with Kent Molgat, Kelowna Now reporter The Jas Johal Show Political Panel On this weeks panel we touch on: Will the federal government scrap the need for PCR tests at our land border? Should businesses get the same right to vote that people do? This weeks panelists:  Breen Ouellette - Vancouver-based lawyer, Former election candidate for the federal NDP Alex Shiff - Worked in political communications at all levels of government for the past decade, Senior Consultant at Navigator LTD, a public relations and strategy firm How do we balance the need for density with the character of our low-rise neighbourhoods? Listen as we put that question to Michael Geller, President of the Geller Group, architect, and consultant How the war isn't ‘over' for the people of Afghanistan On this Remembrance Day, we remember those who have lost their lives in Afghanistan as we chat with Murwarid Ziayee, Senior Director of Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan A survey suggests over 55s are more likely to swear than younger people. We ask a young person why. Do younger Canadians really swear less than those over the age of 55? We ask Ranil Prasad, 23-year-old from Vancouver

John Horgan had some stern words for ‘young folk' yesterday. Suggesting to them to ‘not blow it for the rest of us'. Well, the younger demographic did not take too kindly to those words. We talk to Alex Shiff, Senior Consultant at Navigator LTD, Canada's leading high stakes public strategy firm, who calls the Province's communication thus far, a disaster. 

Biden is the President Officially, anyway. What can we expect moving forward? Indigenous land acknowledgements Dr. Henry and Adrian Dix open every conference they do by honouring the land they are speaking on. This idea was brought to both Surrey and Richmond, and they turned it down. JJ Bean struggling with drug users JJ Bean has sometimes been a safe place for drug users to use their washrooms. However, since the pandemic, and JJ Bean needing to turn people down, they're becoming hostile towards the staff.    And more in this episode! _____________ NAVIGATE THE PODCAST:  Chapter 1 Joe Biden is the 46th President What can we expect in his first few months as the new President of the USA Chapter 2 The Rio Sports Bar, and what their move represents for B.C. Yesterday we broke the news that the Rio Theatre was going to identify themselves in a new way. More specifically, as a sports bar. Muriel Protzer with the CFIB joins us regarding what this says about the state of business in B.C. and in Canada Chapter 3 Does Trudeau have a poor relationship with big pharma? And, could this be why Canada has struggled when it comes to securing a good amount of doses of the Pfizer vaccine? Tasha Kheiriddin, Principal at Navigator Ltd. and Columnist for the National Post provides her take.  Chapter 4 The opposition to Indigenous land acknowledgements We hear it at every presser with Dr. Henry and Adrian Dix, as they thank the Indigenous people whose land they are speaking on.  So, why are Richmond and Surrey so opposed to this practice? Chief Terry Teegee, Regional Chief of the B.C. Assembly of First Nations, joins us for a conversation.  Chapter 5 What a woman of colour as VP means Here locally, we've elected many bright young and empowered women of colour to hold leadership positions. With Kamala-Harris as the new VP, we talk about what this represents. First with Annamie Paul, Leader of the Green Party of Canada. And then with Bowinn Ma, North Vancouver MLA, and Minister of State for Infrastructure Chapter 6 JJ Bean staff being mistreated by street community Drug users and other vulnerable populations are directed their ire towards staff at JJ Bean Coffee, for not letting them use their facilities in light of the pandemic.  Julian Bentley, operator of JJ Main and 14th, tells us what's happening.  _____________   Remember to wash your hands, practice physical distancing, and stay home at all costs if you are sick. We're not out of the woods yet!    The Lynda Steele Full Show podcast includes all the individual segments that can be found on the Lynda Steele Show page, digitally stitched together for your convenience.    Listen live online at globalnews.ca/radio/cknw/ 3-6 PM!

And, could this be why Canada has struggled when it comes to securing a good amount of doses of the Pfizer vaccine? Tasha Kheiriddin, Principal at Navigator Ltd. and Columnist for the National Post provides her take. 

Dr. Henry has remained steadfast in her approach to appealing to British Columbians about COVID-19. However, has this gone on for too long? Should there have been, or still be a shakeup of some sort? We chat with Alex Shiff, Senior Consultant with Navigator Ltd., a strategy & communications firm

That was sarcasm. It seems every year there's some weird sort of controversy stemming around Remembrance Day. Whether it's how we treat veterans or the wearing of poppies, or what have you. This time, it's poppies. We chat with Alex Shiff, Senior Consultant at Navigator LTD, Canada's leading high stakes public strategy firm, and then take your calls.

Or do they? Or is all the controversy blown out of proportion? We chat with Alex Shiff, Senior Consultant with Navigator Ltd., a strategy & communications firm, then take your calls!

How do the Liberals change the course in their favour? They already were NOT favourites, and this sexism scandal now puts them further down. Is there any chance for recovery? We chat with Alex Shiff, Senior Consultant with Navigator Ltd. - “Canada's leading high stakes public strategy & communications firm”

Chapter 1: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will outline the direction of his government when the throne speech is delivered on Wednesday.  Global News commissioned a poll with IPSOS Public Affairs to gauge what Canadians want the federal government to prioritize as we move into the fall and winter.  Guest: Sean Simpson, IPSOS Vice President. Chapter 2: Some critics are warning that an early election would distract from COVID recovery plan. Guest: Alex Shiff, Senior Consultant at Navigator LTD. Chapter 3: News broke this weekend that Canada's 17th Prime Minister - John Turner - has passed away. Turner was 91-years old. Chapter 4: Canadian entertainment had an amazing night at the virtual Emmy awards. Guest: Chris Jancelewicz, Global News Entertainment Journalist Chapter 5: The provincial and federal governments have been handing out stimulus money to sustain the economy for months, but tourism isn't coming back until the border reopens so what is going to happen between now and then? Guest:  Walt Judas, CEO of the Tourism Industry Association of BC. Chapter 6: Renowned US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died on Friday at age 87. She spent over 25 years in the role and she was only the second woman to be appointed to the position when she was sworn in.  Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Correspondent. Chapter 7: Three more Surrey schools had added possible exposures to COVID-19, Surrey School District superintendent Jordan Tinney joins us with more.  Guest: Jordan Tinney, Surrey District superintendent. Chapter 8: The Surrey School District has been notifying the public when there's a COVID-19 exposure at one of their facilities, but not every district is following their lead.  Guest: Renee Willock, President, West Vancouver Teachers' Association. Chapter 9: So we hear about search and rescue teams on the north shore all year round but a new documentary series is coming soon that goes behind the scenes.  Guest: Grant Baldwin, Director/Cinematographer.

Libby speaks with political strategists Kim Wright of Kim Wright strategies and Shakir Chambers of Navigator Ltd. along with City Councillor Paula Fletcher

Alex is joined by Bob Richardson, Senior Counsel at NATIONAL Public Relations, and Mike Van Soelen, Managing Principal at Navigator Ltd. Topics include: St. Michael's College releasing their timeline of events amid assault investigation, 8 students being expelled, as well as the Judge's ruling that the White House has to reinstate CNN reporter Jim Acosta's press pass.

Alex is joined by Andy Stinton, Small Business Man, and Mike Van Soelen, Principal at Navigator Ltd. for this edition of Counterpoint. Topics include: Health Canada gives the nod for supervised drug-use sites in London, a review shows that Canada's carbon tax could skyrocket in 2022, a mother petitions to get peanuts back into school, CNN anchor Don Lemon declares what the biggest terror threat in America is, and Western University apologizes after an honouree made some "un-honourable" remarks at a convocation address.

Adrienne Batra of the Toronto Sun; Mike Van Soelen of Navigator Ltd; and Toronto city councillor Gord Perks talk Pride funding, remembering the holocaust and other topics worthy of discussion