Podcast appearances and mentions of paula simons

The Senate's Agriculture Committee has released its highly anticipated Critical Ground report on the state of soil health in Canada. We chat with one of the senators involved in the study coming up on Rural Roots Canada, where we amplify Canadian Agriculture. The Canadian Senate has released its much-awaited Critical Ground report looking at the state of soil health in Canada. Paula Simons, an independent senator representing Alberta in the Senate, says they visited farms across the country as part of the study. To read more about the story go to ruralrootscanada.com.

Rejoignez la sénatrice indépendante de l'Alberta, Paula Simons, alors qu'elle anime la deuxième enquête sur les municipalités, modérée par la sénatrice indépendante de l'Ontario, Bernadette Clement. Cette conversation met en vedette des maires franco-canadiens éminents de partout au pays, plongeant dans le sujet vital des municipalités et de la préparation aux urgences. Ils ont le privilège d'être rejoints par la mairesse Elisa Brousseau de Bonnyville, AB, le maire Eric Marquis d'Edmundston, NB, et l'ancien maire de Gatineau, Maxime Pendinaud-Jobin. Lien Youtube vers la version vidéo de cette table ronde   Join Independent Albertan Senator Paula Simons as she hosts the second municipalities inquiry, moderated by Independent Ontario Senator Bernadette Clement. This conversation features prominent French-Canadian mayors from across the country delving into the vital topic of municipalities and emergency preparedness. They are privileged to be joined by Mayor Elisa Brousseau of Bonnyville, AB, Mayor Eric Marquis of Edmundston, NB, and former Gatineau Mayor Maxime Pendinaud-Jobin. Youtube link to the video version of this panel (in French only)

Before she became a Canadian Senator, Paula Simons was an investigative journalist and National Newspaper Award-winning columnist. It's clear she approaches accountability around her role in the Red Chamber differently than most of her colleagues. Right out of the gates in this must-watch episode, Senator Simons opens up her own expense reports, talks about her Senate salary, and confronts her critics in the Real Talk live chat.  2:10 | Senator Simons talks supply managment and free trade, food security and soil, Medical Assistance in Dying, Joe Biden and Donald Trump, municipalities vs. provinces, and more in her signature candid fashion.  PAULA'S ALBERTA VIEWS PIECE ON SOIL: https://albertaviews.ca/the-real-dirt-land/ Save 50% off a one-year subscription to Alberta Views with the promo code AVRJ!  "CRITICAL GROUND" - SENATE REPORT ON SOIL: https://rtrj.info/071924CriticalGround 1:14:30 | The Sco's at odds with Adler, Paul cracks on our coverage, Kyle's angry at the liberals and "so-called centrists," and Merrick the Red Headed Prick says moral decay is alive and well. Real Talkers are alllllll fired up in this all-Trump edition of The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park!  FIRE UP YOUR FLAMETHROWER: talk@ryanjespersen.com  When you beat the heat by grabbing a Blizzard at the DQs in Palisades, Namao, Newcastle, Westmount, and Baseline Road, be sure to tell 'em Real Talk sent you!  Do you know a post-secondary student in Canada who's lost a parent to cancer? They could qualify to receive financial assistance from the Real Talk Julie Rohr Scholarship. Application deadline is August 1.  APPLY FOR THE REAL TALK JULIE ROHR SCHOLARSHIP: https://ryanjespersen.com/scholarship FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON:   / ryanjespersen   THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

Markham interviews Alberta Senator Paula Simons, a former veteran journalist, about Bill C-50, the Sustainable Jobs Act, which passed in the Senate of Canada on July 18.

As part of Freedom to Read Week celebrations, Senator Simons moderated a panel discussion with journalists Danielle Paradis, Jason Markusoff, and Jonny Wakefield on the state of journalism. This event was presented in partnership with the Edmonton Public Library, LitFest, and Calgary Public Library. Jonny Wakefield has been with the Edmonton Journal/Sun newsroom since 2017. He is now the courts and crime reporter, covering the Edmonton Law Courts and other justice issues. He came to Canada from the U.S. as a student in 2009 and became a dual citizen in 2020. Danielle Paradis is an award-winning Indigenous (Métis) magazine writer, journalist, editor, educator, podcaster and mentor who lives in Treaty 6 (Edmonton, Alberta). She has written for both local and international audiences. You can read (or hear) her work at Aboriginal Peoples Television (APTN), Canadaland, Chatelaine, The Walrus, Alberta Views, Toronto Star (Edmonton), Canadian True Crime Podcast, and The Sprawl. Danielle covers politics, arts and culture, and Indigenous Issues. Danielle loves a good FOIP story and studied investigative journalism, story-based inquiry method, at the Centre for Investigative Journalism out of the UK. She has journalism, focusing on advanced reporting and reporting on diverse communities at MacEwan University and Humber College. She has also worked for a non-profit, Indigenous Friends Association, that focuses on connecting traditional knowledge and digital technology for Indigenous youth. She also has a background as a literary editor for Other Voices and in-depth media experience in both television and audio journalism. Jason Markusoff has been writing about what's happening – and not happening, but maybe should – in Alberta for more than two decades. He's a writer, editor and producer with CBC Calgary, and before that he's been a correspondent for Maclean's, Calgary Herald and Edmonton Journal. He's on Twitter a lot less these days, for patently obvious reasons. Paula Simons was appointed to the Senate of Canada in 2018, after a long and distinguished career as one of western Canada's most acclaimed journalists. She has been a radio documentary-maker, a playwright, and an author of popular history, but she is best known for her work as a political columnist and reporter with the Edmonton Journal.

Canadian Senator and former journalist Paula Simons discusses recent developments in the new media, the potential role of public policy to support the industry, and the future of journalism in Canada.The episode is part of The Hub's Future of News series in which The Hub's editor-at-large, Sean Speer, will be in conversation with journalists and policy thinkers to explore the challenges facing the news media industry and the respective roles of business and government to establish sustainable models for producing and distributing news and information. The Future of News series is supported and funded by The Hub's foundation donors and Meta.If you like what you are hearing, 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.

There's no "quick fix" for the issues leading the headlines. Anti-Semitism and Islamophobia is on the rise, news outlets are dying on the vine, and politics are infiltrating your pension plan. Senator Paula Simons and Tasha Kheiriddin share potential solutions in this thought-provoking episode of Real Talk.  3:00 | Senator Paula Simons explains why the Liberals' Online News Act is such a disaster, why an Alberta Pension Plan might be an even bigger disaster, what she makes of rampant anti-Semitism and Islamophobia in Canada, and her annual Yegquest initiative.  READ PAULA'S PENSION COLUMN: https://albertaviews.ca/pension-folly/ PARTICIPATE IN YEGQUEST: https://www.instagram.com/hendayyegchick/ 45:00 | Real Talker Rob is riled up over Alberta's threat to pull out of the Canada Pension Plan.  EMAIL US: talk@ryanjespersen.com  48:30 | Real Talker Robb has a theory around the UCP's changes to Alberta Health Services. 51:35 | Ryan touches on the Red Deer Catholic School Board turfing controversial (former) trustee Monique LaGrange.  55:45 | We love hearing from our haters! Ryan and Johnny have some fun with a message from Don after our November 15 chat with Toronto Star columnist Bruce Arthur.  59:25 | Political analyst, author, and lawyer Tasha Kheiriddin says Gen Z has "nothing to remember" about the Holocaust. We talk about the rise of anti-Semitism in Canada, and the international community's role in pursuing peace in the Middle East.  READ TASHA'S OP/ED: https://nationalpost.com/opinion/we-said-wed-never-forget-the-holocaust-but-gen-z-has-nothing-to-remember 1:21:05 | Real Talker Crystal says she's never been more scared to be Jewish.  1:26:50 | Ryan responds to criticism around Real Talk's coverage of the Israel-Hamas war.  BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj  THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

Charles and Senator Paula Simons dive into how propaganda is occurring again and how the youth view democracy in North America. They discuss the sensitive issue of unsealing information on the Holocaust file, with Simons sharing her personal connection to the topic and the insult caused by a recent incident in Canada. Senator Simons also discusses complexities of naming individuals mentioned in a commission report, including those who were not Nazis but were affected by the war effort, and how Ukrainian Canadian and Jewish Canadian communities must have nuanced conversations about WWII history, acknowledging shades of gray in the conflict. Senator Simons also questioned the difficulty of accessing government archival records, particularly those related to the Holocaust, due to their physical nature and lack of digitization, and acknowledges the complexity of government decision-making and the need for transparency in releasing historical records, while also expressing frustration with the slow pace of progress in this area. Finally, a wonderful glimpse into the inner workings of passing laws when Senator Paula Simons discusses the challenges of passing legislation in a timely manner.

Justice Minister David Lametti discusses the spate of high-profile violent incidents throughout Canada in recent months and whether bail reform will have an effect. Former Liberal cabinet member Scott Brison discusses government finances in relation to the current strike negotiations. Plus — The House takes an in-depth look at Canada's new law on Canadian content and streaming, as senators Paula Simons, Andrew Cardozo and Leo Housakos weigh in.

If news can't be searched for on Google or shared on Facebook, is it even really online? Bill C-18, the Online News Act, is currently before the senate. Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez says that this Bill will help save small newsrooms and local journalism outlets by giving them the power to negotiate with tech giants, deals for payment of news content that is shared on their platforms.But Meta and Google's response has been simple: they just won't allow Canadian news on their platforms. In March, Google ran a test where one million Canadians could no longer see results for Canadian news searches. At the Canada Strong & Free conference in Ottawa last week, Meta said they would also disallow sharing of anything that looks like news on their sites, like Facebook and Instagram. Last year, Canadaland and a group of other independent news publishers formed a consortium to lobby the government on this Bill. Today, Jesse sits down again with Senator Paula Simons, as Publisher of Canadaland, to discuss the Bill and not just his own issues with it, but hers too.Host: Jesse BrownCredits: Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Annette Ejiofor (Managing Editor)Featured guests: Paula SimonsFurther reading: Canada's Online News Act must be transparent, fair, and include news innovators — Canadaland, Publisher's NoteBill C-18 - ParliamentSponsors: Freshbooks, Public Service Alliance of Canada, Squarespace If 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.

0:45 | Senator Paula Simons joins Ryan in studio to talk about sustainability and soil, her early media days producing morning radio (7:30), masking up (11:23), preparing for Hanukkah with "Henukkah" (17:36), why she's leaving Twitter (27:33), a rise in anti-Semitism (35:57), and her response to the Toronto Life hit job on Edmonton (40:41). Don't miss this interview with one of our favourite guests!  FOLLOW PAULA ON MASTADON: https://mstdn.ca/@UCC-OUKe00sPOLQW-bHhdc3A  56:01 | Ryan reads emails from Marty in Melbourne (Alphonso Davies v. Connor McDavid), Carolyn in Calgary ("responsible" gun ownership), and Ron (homelessness).  EMAIL THE SHOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com  1:04:30 | Do you sous vide? (Send us your tips!) 1:09:41 | Johnny's got another Hicks Holiday Movie Review for us! Naturally, the conversation migrates to talk about Botox and steroids.  WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen LIKE OUR TABLE? CHECK OUT URBAN TIMBER: https://www.urbantimber.ca/ REGISTER FOR THE REAL TALK POND HOCKEY CLASSIC (FEB. 4): https://ryanjespersen.com/pond-hockey SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

Poof...gone. Thirty-five years into a storied career, veteran news anchor Lisa LaFlamme is unceremoniously cut loose by bean counters at CTV. We talk to talk radio legend Charles Adler about the state of media in Canada, and what prompts decisions like this. Chuck also chimes in on the "bacon and eggs" vibe of Pierre Poilievre's latest video aimed at PM Justin Trudeau.  Journalists, in particular women of colour, are being subjected to a coordinated hate campaign across the country. Senator Paula Simons, an award-winning journalist, shares her thoughts on how such threats should be addressed, and how attitudes in newsrooms have evolved over the years.  Back after a week on the beach, Ryan looks back on the restorative impact of sand between the toes in this week's edition of Positive Reflections presented by Kuby Energy. GET YOUR FREE SOLAR QUOTE TODAY: kubyenergy.ca

The government is working to pass a new law that would set lax limits on when border agents can search through your phones and laptops. Senator Paula Simons joins The Hot Room to talk us through it. 

Today's guests: Paula Simons, Independent Senator - Alberta Steve Globerman, Resident Scholar - Fraser Institute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show, we chat with Heather Thomson from the University of Alberta about a new program that pairs students with Alberta businesses to help them transition to an online presence. Plus, a new study shows wolverines are losing out to coyotes because of changes to their habitat. We find out the details from Gillian Chow-Fraser. And, what is the most iconic Alberta song? We ask Senator Paula Simons, who wants to find out the answer this weekend on Twitter.

Guest:  Senator Paula Simons - Independent Senator from Alberta

1:25 | Infectious disease physician Dr. Lynora Saxinger on the loosening of Alberta's COVID health restrictions for the holiday season despite the emergence of the Omicron variant.  13:05 | Maclean's Magazine senior writer Paul Wells explains why federal party leaders can no longer avoid taking a position on Quebec's Bill 21, which forbids public servants from wearing religious symbols on the job.  38:32 | Senator Paula Simons and University of Calgary political scientist Dr. Barry Cooper debate if Alberta should stay or leave the country. 1:24:13 | #EatYourWords | Ryan rebukes youth hockey players who used the death of another player's mother as cruel taunts during the game. Presented by Prairie Catering.

Sen. Paula Simons sits down with the history-making new mayors of Edmonton and Calgary.

Sen. Paula Simons continues the conversation with an expert panel on equalization, its past and future.

Everything you ever wanted to know about equalization, as Sen. Paula Simons hosts an expert town hall.

9/11 20th anniversary is tomorrow // The real debate Thursday night was what to watch... Politics, tennis, or NFL? (0:30); Where were you on 9/11? (7:05); Producer Kyle Milroy 9/11 montage (14:35); Texts on 9/11 (20:40); The Couch Potatoes - Come From Away, The Matrix Resurrections (24:10); Paula Simons column about her mom who didn't quit smoking until laws made it inconvenient (32:25); Tristan Field-Jones on 'none of the above' on the ballot (37:40); Planes grounded, air travel forever changed.  The scene at the airport 20 years ago (44:50); GABIGAIL! Global's Abigail Turner in for Gabby (55:35); Final texts on 9/11 (1:02:35); Tennis! Banjo Bowl! CJOB Sports Show host Christian Aumell (1:07:25). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A request was made earlier this summer by Senator Marc Gold to recall senators to address Bill C-6. The Speaker has yet do so and senators are getting the sense it may not happen, especially if an election is called. Paula Simons is an Independent Senator from Alberta and she spoke on the matter with Daryl McIntyre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More reaction from Indigenous community about Wednesday's Cowessess First Nation discovery of 751 graves near a former residential school Hear from the reaction of an Indigenous Chief. Guest - Chief Glen Hare - Ontario Regional Chief Should Canadians be concerned about the so-called K417N? Here's what you need to know about the Delta variant's mutation. Guest - Cynthia Carr - Winnipeg epidemiologist; health policy specialist; and founder of EPI Research Inc. Senator Paula Simons goes personal in favour of Bill C-6 She also reacts to the estimated 751 unmarked graves found in Saskatchewan. Guest - Paula Simons - Canadian Senator  Why do men struggle mentally? Men helping men deal with issues explain Guest - Bob Wilke - President and Founder of I Got Mind Inc.  Guest - Shawn O'Grady - I Got Mind Mental Health Clinician; and Director of the Preadolescent Treatment Program, Hull Family Services in Calgary  Subscribe to the Charles Adler Tonight podcast to hear more: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/135/charles-adler-tonight/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show, the province once again has plans to have Albertans elect Senate nominees. We chat with Senator Paula Simons, an independent senator from Alberta who thinks the way it's done now is the better way. Plus, the Métis Nation of Alberta is taking the provincial government to court because of its refusal to discuss consultation policy. And, a troubling discovery from the University of Toronto that some long-lasting makeup contains toxins linked to cancer. We chat with Professor Miriam Diamond.

Paula Simons, Independent Senator from Alberta

Earlier this year, Senator Claude Carignan introduced Bill S-225, a bill that purports to address concerns about the viability of the Canadian media sector by amending the Copyright Act. The Senate has been studying the bill in recent weeks with Senator Paula Simons serving as the bill critic and one of the leads on the issue. Senator Simons was a longtime journalist before being appointed to the Senate and while an ardent supporter of local journalism, she has been critical of the proposed legislation. She joins the Law Bytes podcast to discuss the state of journalism in Canada, why she doesn't think the social media companies “stole” stories from the media, and what Canada should be doing to encourage innovation in the media sector.

Guest: Sen. Paula Simons, Canadian Senator (Independent) from Alberta. Matt Jeneroux, MP (Conservative) Edmonton Riverbend.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Independent Senator from Alberta, Paula Simons and Edmonton Riverbend Member of Parliament, Matt Jeneroux share how they're figuring out how to collaborate on sponsoring the Compassionate Bereavement Bill.  Merogenomics' Dr. Mikolaj Raszek talks about mapping DNA and how genomic sequencing can impact medicine, insurance and governments. Not Alberta's premier, Jason Kenney, explains how having the Twitter handle @jasonkenney has him being mistaken for the UCP leader and included in political discourse far away from his home in Virginia, US. 14:20 - Senator Paula Simons & MP Matt Jeneroux 59:58 - Dr. Mikolaj Raszek 1:38:05 - Jason Kenney 2:29:10 - Positive Reflections

Born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, Paula Simons earned a B.A. Honours degree in English Literature from the University of Alberta, and a Master's degree in Journalism from Stanford University, before spending time as a fellow at the Poynter Institute for Media Studies.  She has been a radio documentary-maker, a playwright, a television pundit, a magazine writer, a podcaster, and an author of popular history, but she is best known for her work as a political columnist and investigative journalist with the Edmonton Journal. Over the course of her 23 years with the Journal, Simons earned two National Newspaper Awards for her investigations and analysis of Alberta's troubled child welfare system. Her investigative work on Indigenous child welfare and government cover-ups of the deaths of children in foster care also earned her recognition from the UNESCO Canadian Committee for World Press Freedom, and from Journalists for Human Rights. Simons was part of two Edmonton Journal “breaking news” teams that won National Newspaper Awards for their coverage of the Fort McMurray wildfire and for their stories on the murder of four RCMP officers at Rochfort Bridge, Alberta. She earned a six further National Newspaper Award citations of merit for her columns and editorials on Alberta politics. She has also received recognition from the Alberta Centre for Civil Liberties Research for her work championing LGBQT rights, from the Canadian Bar Association, for her writing on legal affairs, from the Canadian Mental Health Association, for her columns on mental health care, and from the Edmonton Historical Board, for her work as a popular historian and champion of heritage preservation. Paula is such a candid, fun, honest person with no shortage of good stories, golden advice, and belly laughs. She is a true cheerleader for others, and works very hard to make a positive difference in the world around her, no matter which path it takes her. For more on Paula and her work, follow her on Facebook and Twitter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paula Simons is an artist dedicated to the Divine Feminine and helping women come into connection with radical self acceptance and embodiment of the goddess within. Learn the massive space she holds for womxn to transform. Think: plant medicine, living in your purpose, service based in love, and living a substance free lifestyle for deeper connection to source. https://www.paulasimonsphotography.com/ @paulasimonsphotography  

There's no question racist language, signage, and symbolism was on full display at an "anti-lockdown" rally in Edmonton over the weekend. Senator Paula Simons and former federal cabinet minister Amarjeet Sohi clearly agree it needs to be addressed, but have different thoughts on how. They join Ryan for a great back-and-forth out of the gates. Alberta's upcoming provincial budget promises to be a tough one. What goes into the difficult decisions government faces? Dr. Trevor Tombe and Ted Kouri roll out a new project at TheNext30.ca, aimed at educating the public on the budget process. (How would you save $10B?) She's a Real Talker - and an ultramarathoner. What's motivating Laura Sherrer-Townsend to complete 50 ultramarathons before her 50th birthday? We find out. Plus, after his high-profile interview with former talk radio host Danielle Smith, Ryan reads your emails, sent to talk@ryanjespersen.com. 5:51 - Amarjeet Sohi & Senator Paula Simons 38:10 - Dr. Trevor Tombe & Ted Kouri 1:31:45 - Laura Sherrer-Townsend

We're taking you alllllll the way back to 1921 Edmonton. 100 years ago, Alberta's capital city was just a tiny place on the map, still reeling from the devastating effects of a world war and pandemic. It was also the beginning of the Roaring Twenties and gigantic social changes, including a brand new feminist movement that give birth to our very first female councillor, Izena Ross. In this episode, you'll also meet our second female councillor, Margaret Crang, who led a wild life that included sex scandals, gun battles and even an International Peace Conference. But despite both being brave political trailblazers, Ross and Crang's stories have largely been lost to history. Why? Our guests Senator Paula Simons and YWCA Edmonton Board Member and former Morinville Mayor Lisa Holmes will unravel that mystery and introduce you to two Albertans you won't soon forget. Guests: Senator Paula Simons and Lisa Holmes

We sit down with Senator Paula Simons on what is to be done with the senate. Is it a vestigial structure from a bygone era – the coccyx of Confederation? Or is the newly reformed senate actually providing value to Canadians? Listen and find out. 

Independent Alberta Senator Paula Simons joins the Daveberta Podcast to discuss what it is like to represent Albertans in the Canadian Senate during the COVID-19 pandemic and the launch of the second season of her podcast series, Alberta Unbound. She also shares her thoughts on the role of the Senate in light of Alberta's upcoming […]

Senator Paula Simons on media leaks and federal COVID relief. Plus, our inaugural Real Talk Round Table featuring indie media voices Tomi Ajele, Jeremy Klaszus, and Derek Fildebrandt. And, the debut of Trash Talk! 

Canadian cattle farmers are having a hard week. The beef industry was already struggling after deadly mass outbreaks of COVID-19 hit the heart of Canada’s meat processing industry in Alberta, causing temporary closures, slowdowns in production and a backlog of cattle. Then on Tuesday, president Donald Trump mused about the possibility of terminating trade deals that allow for imports of live cattle into the U.S. Paula Simons is an independent senator from Edmonton and a former journalist who covered Alberta's cattle industry. She was also one of the first to speak out about food inspector safety during the pandemic. Today she shares her thoughts about Alberta beef, meat processing and why she thinks industrial farming needs to change.

On today's show, we check in with Edmonton and area businesses on how Day 1 of Alberta's relaunch plan went. And, Senator Paula Simons, political science professor Dr. Jared Wesley, and former Conservative provincial cabinet minister Doug Griffiths join us as we talk about Alberta's identity and why it matters on this edition of the Friday Round Table.

Paula Simons, Independent senator from Alberta, former journalist, host of the podcast Alberta Unbound Dr. Jared Wesley, Political Science Professor, University of Alberta Doug Griffiths, writer, economic consultant, President & CEO of 13 Ways Inc, former Progressive Conservative provincial cabinet minister

Episode 11 | Where do you get your information from? Original news is in serious decline, yet times of crisis are when the community leans most heavily on reliable news sources. Co-hosted by Edward Greenspon and PPF Fellow in Residence Sean Speer, today's conversation with Senator Paula Simons and David Skok of The Logic is about the current state of media and journalism, media competition and the further impacts of COVID-19.

Today's guests: Dr. Isaac Bogoch - Infectious disease expert, physician and scientist with the University of Toronto and Toronto General Hospital​ Paula Simons - Independent Alberta Senator Dr. Joe Vipond - Calgary emergency room physician / clinical assistant professor - University of Calgary

Episode 11 | Where do you get your information from? Original news is in serious decline, yet times of crisis are when the community leans most heavily on reliable news sources. Co-hosted by Edward Greenspon and PPF Fellow in Residence Sean Speer, today's conversation with Senator Paula Simons and David Skok of The Logic is about the current state of media and journalism, media competition and the further impacts of COVID-19.

Alberta alienation seems as old as Alberta itself. It has become a touchstone and a trope of Canadian politics. But what does that alienation spring from? And how has it changed over the last hundred years. In Part Three of Alberta Unbound, host Paula Simons discusses Alberta struggles and Alberta stereotypes with panelists Dr. Jared Wesley, a professor of political science from the University of Alberta; Shannon Stubbs, the Conservative MP for the riding of Lakeland, northeast of Edmonton; Dr. Diana Steinhauer, the president of Yellowhead Tribal College; acclaimed journalist Omar Mouallem,  and author and former Alberta cabinet minister Doug Griffiths.

What does it mean to be an Albertan? When you think of a “typical” Albertan, do you imagine a rancher? A rigger? A cowboy? A construction worker? How do we define, and redefine, what it means to be of this place? In part one of Alberta Unbound, host Paula Simons puts those provocative questions to five diverse panelists: Dr. Jared Wesley, a political scientist from the University of Alberta, Shannon Stubbs, the Conservative MP from the riding of Lakeland, in northeastern Alberta, Dr. Diana Steinhauer, the president of Yellowhead Tribal College and an elder from the Saddle Lake Cree Nation, Omar Mouaellem, an award-winning journalist, and author and former Alberta provincial cabinet minister Doug Griffiths.

There are so many divides in Alberta: rural and urban, north and south, right and left, Indigneous and settler, myth and reality. With so much diversity, how to do we find an coherent identity? And how do we confront, honestly, the complexity of our history? In part two of Alberta Unbound, host Paula Simons puts those provocative questions to five diverse panelists: Dr. Jared Wesley, a political scientist from the University of Alberta, Shannon Stubbs, the Conservative MP from the riding of Lakeland, in northeastern Alberta, Dr. Diana Steinhauer, the president of Yellowhead Tribal College and an elder from the Saddle Lake Cree Nation, Omar Mouaellem, an award-winning journalist, and author and former Alberta provincial cabinet minister Doug Griffiths.

Who gets to tell the story of Alberta? What are the stories Albertans tell themselves – and what are the stories that get told about them? Whoever controls those narratives controls the way Albertans see themselves and are seen by others. In Part Four of Alberta Unbound, host Paula Simons debates the stories and myths of Alberta with five provocative guests: Shannon Stubbs, the Conservative MP for the riding of Lakeland, award-winning magazine writer Omar Mouallem, Jared Wesley, a professor of political science at the University of Alberta, Doug Griffiths, an author and former Conservative provincial cabinet minister, and Cree elder and academic Diana Steinhauer.

After years of being locked into a boom-and-bust resource economy, after years of battling against redneck stereotypes, after years of fighting for their future, how do Albertans create the Alberta they want? And what should that Alberta look like? In the fifth and final installment of Alberta Unbound, host Paula Simons, and her panelists -- Dr. Jared Wesley, a professor of political science from the University of Alberta; Shannon Stubbs, the Conservative MP for the riding of Lakeland, northeast of Edmonton; Dr. Diana Steinhauer, the president of Yellowhead Tribal College, and an elder with the Saddle Lake Cree Nation in Treaty Six territory; acclaimed journalist and documentary-maker Omar Mouallem,  and author and former Alberta cabinet minister Doug Griffiths – tackle some tough questions from an Edmonton audience. 

Many oil and gas companies are trying to survive through gutted oil prices, oversupply and low demand. They are desperate for cash to stay afloat, and looking to Ottawa for help.The sector employs hundreds of thousands of Canadians and provides Canada’s largest export. Does the rest of the country get it? Kathleen Petty talks to two Alberta senators - Paula Simons with the Independent Senators Group and Doug Black with the Canadian Senators Group.

Meet Paula Simons, a recently-appointed senator from Alberta. With a history in journalism, Senator Simons' objectivity and directness make her an ideal person to represent all Canadians.

Senators Paula Simons, Jane Cordy, and Denise Batters join Maclean’s senior writer Paul Wells for a conversation at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa.

Paula Is a Emergency Veterinarian, who spends her time, effort, and energy saving animals. In her spare time Paula is a fitness enthusiast, and future fitness competitor.

The topic is freedom of the press, and host John Carpay, along with producer Kevin Steel, discusses the attempted exclusion of a couple of "right-wing outlets" from Canada's Federal Election Leaders' Debate last year. Even though it ended in a media victory, it's not over yet.Justice Centre Press Release, Feb. 4, 2020: Andrew Lawton and True North Centre for Public Policy v. Canada (Leaders' Debates Commission) and the Attorney General of CanadaCanada Federal Court, Oct. 6, 2019: Responding Motion of the Respondent, Leaders' Debates CommissionCAJ Blog, Nov. 22, 2019: Inaugural CAJ Climate Reporting AwardChris Selley in National Post, Nov. 15, 2019: Judge boxes debates commission's ears for excluding Rebel, True NorthNational Post, Nov. 21, 2018: $600M in federal funding for media 'a turning point in the plight of newspapers in Canada'Paula Simons in the Edmonton Journal, May 28, 2018: Eighty years ago, the Edmonton Journal won a Pulitzer Prize. Let's remember whyDean Jobs in the Globe and Mail, Mar. 4, 2016: Alberta versus press freedom: We've been down this road beforeFox News via MSN, Jan. 8, 2020: CNN settles lawsuit with Covington student Nick SandmannJohn Carpay column, Justice Centre, Jul. 4, 2017: CBC smear job reveals anti-Christian biasCBC, Oct. 7, 2019: Right-wing outlets win legal battle to attend the leaders' debateTrue North, Feb. 3, 2020: Trudeau's heritage minister proposes license for media, backs down after uproarMitel: The History of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)True North, Feb. 3, 2020: The Candice Malcolm ShowJustice Centre, Active Cases: City of Edmonton v. MalaykoJustice Centre News Release, Feb. 2, 2020: New human rights complaints on hold over Yaniv's failure to pay $6,000 in costs to womenJustice Centre News Release, Jan. 31, 2020: Nova Scotia judge denies Lorne Grabher return of licence plateTheme music "Carpay Diem" by Dave StevSupport the show (https://www.jccf.ca/donate/)

Sen. Paula Simons in conversation with J'lyn Nye.

Rebel Roundup (July 19, 2019) — So, Minister Chrystia Freeland insinuated that the federal government shuns Rebel Media and gets other entities like the UN to do so because of alleged ties to “white supremacists”? Wait’ll you hear Sheila Gunn Reid’s take on this one! Bill C69 has been voted into law, and it is downright hated by those toiling in the Alberta energy sector. So why did Alberta senator Paula Simons vote for it? Ezra Levant shall explain all.

One newly appointed Senator from Alberta is getting a crash course on politics, pipelines and proper procedure. A Senate committee recently recommended the upper chamber shouldn’t approve Justin Trudeau’s tanker ban, and Senator Paula Simons’ deciding vote sure stoked controversy.  

In Episode 25 of Don't Call Me a Guru, host Linda is joined by Canadian Senator and former journalist of 30 years Paula Simons to discuss Paula's experience with social media in journalism and politics, and how you can apply her approaches to your work in social media.

The Liberal government is eager to have its pipeline review bill pass through the Senate before the election. These senators say, not so fast. In this episode: Independent Senators Doug Black, Paula Simons, and Tory Sen. David Tkachuk. Hosted by Althia Raj.

Senator Paula Simons joins Rob to discuss the consultations and discussions the Senate is having to modify Bill C-69.

Paula Simons did something that makes a lot of journalists cringe. She went into politics. The former Edmonton Journal columnist is now an independent senator. She speaks about crossing over, using social media to pull back the curtain on Canadian politics... and about the Senate's secret snack machine. Support CANADALAND: http://canadalandshow.com/join See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paula Simons is well known in Edmonton for her work as an award-winning journalist with the Edmonton Journal. And now she's embarking on a whole new adventure as an independent senator. Paula tells us about this big transition, and let's us in on what the Senate is up to when it's in session. Links: Follow @paulatics on twitter. Find out how senators get appointed. Who currently sits in the senate? What does the Senate do? Curious about Bill C-69? Grants: Young Edmonton Grants – Deadline to apply is February 15, 2019. Community Grants – Deadline to apply is March 1, 2019. […]

Every Friday evening on Rebel Roundup, we get together with other Rebel contributors to review the week's headlines, from the serious to the absurd. Settle in and enjoy! While the year is young, did we just collectively witness the worst example of fake news in 2019 – namely, that story depicting a teenager with a Kentucky Catholic School being vilified for supposedly disrespecting a native elder? Ezra Levant is loaded for bear regarding the fakery and the fallout. Once upon a time, former Edmonton Journal reporter, Paula Simons, was a free press champion. So what happened? Well, she received a senate appointment from Justin Trudeau and now it seems she's taken a vow of silence when it comes to the provincial government in Alberta interfering in press freedom. Sheila Gunn Reid will explain all. In the department of “what were they thinking”, is Gillette’s new and not-so-improved ad campaign that suggests too many men embrace so-called “toxic masculinity” supposed to make guys want to buy Gillette razors and shaving cream? Martina Markota joins us to explore the question. And finally letters. I’ll share some of your feedback on my commentary on the infamous “Tiffany” Moore, that freaky femme who freaked out in a GameStop store over being mis-gendered?

Sources used in this podcast: David A. Green and Christopher Worswick, “Canadian Economics Research on Immigration Through the Lens of Theories of Justice,” University of British Columbia, 2017: 4. https://econ2017.sites.olt.ubc.ca/files/2018/01/GreenPaper_CJE-Aug2-2017-2.pdf Paula Simons, “On point: Fifty years ago, Canada changed its immigration rules and in doing so changed the face of this country,” Edmonton Journal, June 29, 2017: https://edmontonjournal.com/news/insight/on-point-fifty-years-ago-canada-changed-its-immigration-rules-and-in-doing-so-changed-the-face-of-this-country Author unknown. “Points-based Immigration Systems: Canada”, Library of Congress, June 9, 2015: https://www.loc.gov/law/help/points-based-immigration/canada.php Vibha Kaushik and Julie Drolet, “Settlement and Integration Needs of Skilled Immigrants in Canada,” MDPI Social Sciences, 2018, 3. Jay Makarenko, “Immigration Policy in Canada: History, Administration and Debates,” August 12, 2010: https://www.mapleleafweb.com/features/immigration-policy-canada-history-administration-and-debates.html Daniel Hiebert, “What’s So Special About Canada: Understanding the Resilience of Immigration and Multiculturalism,” Transatlantic Council on Migration, June 2016: 4.  Author unknown, “70 million children get no education, says report,” The Guardian, 2010: https://www.theguardian.com/education/2010/sep/20/70m-get-no-education James Bissett, “Immigration policy is out of control and needs an overhaul,” Ottawa Citizen, November 20, 2017: https://ottawacitizen.com/opinion/columnists/bissett-immigration-policy-is-out-of-control-and-needs-an-overhaul Jason Markusoff, “Canada’s failing refugee system is leaving thousands in limbo,” Maclean’s Magazine, January 10, 2018: https://www.macleans.ca/news/canada/canadas-refugee-system-is-in-chaos/ Sigal Samuel, “‘There’s a Perception That Canada Is Being Invaded’,” The Atlantic, May 26, 2018: https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2018/05/theres-a-perception-that-canada-is-being-invaded/561032/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/strongandfree/support

Senator Paula Simons voted to send Bill C-69 back to committee because she says it needs to be fixed.  She joins Rob to talk about why.

Former long-time Edmonton Journal columnist Paula Simons joins Rob to look back at her career in journalism and to look ahead to the challenges of being a new senator from Alberta.

Canadian Monika Schaefer is on trial in Germany for Holocaust denial, and has been held in jail for more than six months without bail. Edmonton Journal columnist Paula Simons joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss how the former Green Party candidate and Jasper National Park warden went from social justice warrior to hold her anti-semitic views, and why a case like this is important in 2018.

Paula Simons, Columnist for the Edmonton Journal, starts the conversation. 

With Postmedia columnist Paula Simons. 

The Catholic School boards of Alberta seem to be working on their own rewrite of the currently being reworked sexual education curriculum that is forthcoming. With Edmonton Journal's Paula Simons. 

Since the late 1990s nearly 800 children in Alberta government care have Veteran Edmonton Journal columnist Paula Simons has been shining a light on this crisis since from the start.  In November 2016, Simons published a story that shocked the province. It was a story about a four-year-old girl named Serenity. Let down by a wide range of government and non-governmental services, Serenity was the victim of horrific abuse and neglect.  Simons' article, Her name was Serenity. Never forget it. spurred the Notley provincial government to convene an all-party committee to investigate the multiple failings of Alberta's child welfare system. Her tireless coverage earned Simons honourable mentions from the National Newspaper Awards and the Canadian Committee for World Press Freedom. She speaks with guest host Omar Mouallem for the episode.    Support CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In an editorial board with the Calgary Herald, Jason Kenney told reporters that he would like parents to be contacted by teachers if their children join a gay-straight alliance club. Edmonton Journal columnist Paula Simons joins Angela Kokott to get her thoughts on Kenney's comments. 

Paula Simons from the Edmonton Journal joins Rob to chat about the decision to publish photos of Serenity, a four year old girl who died while under kinship care. You can see the newest story here. We chatted with Paula Simons back in November when Serenity's name was released.  And even before that, when the tragic report from the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate was released showing two children had died.

On Wednesday, December 7th, 2016, Mayor Don Iveson and Mayor Naheed Nenshi came together for Edmonton Public Library's Mayors' Forum: Building Strong Communities. Sponsored by Edmonton Community Foundation and hosted by Post Media's Paula Simons, the Mayors gathered in front of a sold out crowd at the Chateau Lacombe to answer pressing questions from citizens. With much laughter, the discussion brought forward innovative and inspiring ideas about how to make our northern cities great. We're pleased to share this exciting event in full, with thanks to Edmonton Public Library, Mayor Don Iveson and Mayor Naheed Nenshi. Audio for this episode […]

Paula Simons joins Rob again as she has learned new details about Serenity, a four year old girl who died while under kinship care . You can read her piece here: http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/crime/paula+simons+name+serenity+never+forget/12404971/story.html

Paula Simons from the Edmonton Journal joins Rob to chat about the newest tragic report from the Office of Child and Youth Advocate Alberta after the death of a four year old girl in care: http://www.ocya.alberta.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/InvRev_4-Year-Old-Marie_2016November.pdf  

Rob invites Paula Simons, Postmedia, to discuss the danger of charges being stayed as court delays are taking so long it is violating the rights of the accused. 

Edmonton news outlets are pushing to be allowed to air the Travis Vader verdict live. Cameras have only been allowed in Alberta courtrooms twice before.  With Edmonton Journal columnist Paula Simons.  You can read her column here: http://edmontonjournal.com/news/crime/paula-simons-public-deserves-right-to-learn-travis-vader-verdict-from-the-judge-himself  

Guests include: Bill Robinson, AGLC President and CEO. Paula Simons, Columnist for the Edmonton Journal, and David Hartwick, VP of Northern Hills Community Association.

Roger and Rob spoke with Edmonton Journal columnist Paula Simons about the new guidelines for "safe spaces" in Alberta schools. Also, a conversation with filmmakers Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos about their hit Netflix documentary "Making a Murderer" Listen to the roroshow podcast at roroshow.com

Welcome back, listeners, to a bright, new and shiny season of the Unknown Studio! [holds for applause.] We decided to kick off the season with a guest who barely needs an introduction. You might remember her from such newspapers as the Edmonton Journal. You may have even read some of her blog posts over at Edmonton Commons. Yes, that's right, everyone; I'm talking about Edmonton's own Paula Simons! [holds for raucous applause.] We'll share an episode breakdown with you later. For now, we'd just ask that you enjoy this extra-long season premiere! [bows, then exits over thunderous applause.]