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

The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail, and Netflix Canada.Alright, you curiouser and curiouser Herle Burly-ites! We're recording this one early on Good Friday and I don't want to keep our gracious guest here for too long. David MacNaughton, former Ambassador to the United States joins us, for a timely conversation on Canada-U.S. relations. A brief bio to start: Mr. MacNaughton is currently the President of Palantir Technologies Canada and was formerly the Chair of StrategyCorp and Principal Secretary to the Premier of Ontario. He served as Canada's Ambassador to the United States from March 2016 to August 2019 ... getting a close-up view of President Trump in his first term.It's a rare and expert perspective, and that's precisely where I want to go with this over the next hour. Mr. MacNaughton has been in the room with President Trump during trade negotiations. I want to get into some detail about what these negotiations are actually all about.  What industries are affected? Canada talks about being strong but how does that manifest itself? In Mr. MacNaughton's experience, what tactics are likely to work with President Trump and what do not? And lots more.Thank you for joining us on #TheHerleBurly podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch episodes of The Herle Burly via Air Quotes Media on YouTube.

Trump walks back with 90 day tariff pause, while blasting China with 125% GUEST: Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Correspondent Staying close to home: Surrey Schools halt field trip plans to the U.S GUEST: Mark Pearmain, Superintendent for Surrey Schools How does Canada build a new world trade order? GUEST: Jeff Mahon, director of geopolitical and international business advisory– at consulting firm StrategyCorp and an executive-in-residence at the Canada West Foundation How should B.C make up the $1.8 billion hole from axing the carbon tax?  GUEST: Peter Milobar, B.C Conservative MLA for Kamloops Centre and Critic for Finance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Much of Ontario – including most of the province's main urban centres – are served by local electricity distributors (LDCs) owned by municipalities. Both the federal and Ontario governments have recently announced measures that could enable more private sector or pension fund investment in those municipally owned LDCs. This podcast looks at the current situation, the proposed changes and what more private or pension fund investment could entail for municipalities, investors and the Ontario Energy Board. We are joined by Mary Anne Aldred, Strategic Advisor at Norton Rose Fulbright Canada, and StrategyCorp's very own Aleck Dadson and Michael Fenn.

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

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is set to be inaugurated next week. As Canadians hold their breath to see whether (and how soon) Trump carries out threats levied against the country, Jeff Mahon, director of StrategyCorp's geopolitical advisory practice and former deputy director at Global Affairs Canada's China Division, dives into what this economic force by Trump could do to Canada's identity.

Our annual year-in-review & look-ahead episode is back to close out this season of Intended Consequences. Our StrategyCorp guests discuss the most important national and international developments of 2024 and their significance for Canadian politics and economics. They also share with us what they will be keeping an eye on in 2025 and why.

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

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

Greg Brady focused in on the GST "Tax Holiday" but what about the GST rebate cheques? Next, Adam Glista Manager at StrategyCorp & Transit Expert who discussed the potential opening of the Metrolinx crosstown LRT in 2025. Glista explains the need for transit options that aren't on a schedule like the GO transit who are investing billions in creating better travel options. Also, James Pasternak - Toronto City Councillor for York Centre. Pasternak says that Toronto is headed down the wrong path when it comes to addressing antisemitism in the city and wants real action to address it. He says the issue starts with our leadership in Ottawa and wants police and our legal system to begin to de-escalate the problem. Pasternak says the city of Toronto is becoming a city of fear and wants Mayor Chow to create action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focused in on the GST "Tax Holiday" but what about the GST rebate cheques? Next, Adam Glista Manager at StrategyCorp & Transit Expert who discussed the potential opening of the Metrolinx crosstown LRT in 2025. Glista explains the need for transit options that aren't on a schedule like the GO transit who are investing billions in creating better travel options. Also, James Pasternak - Toronto City Councillor for York Centre. Pasternak says that Toronto is headed down the wrong path when it comes to addressing antisemitism in the city and wants real action to address it. He says the issue starts with our leadership in Ottawa and wants police and our legal system to begin to de-escalate the problem. Pasternak says the city of Toronto is becoming a city of fear and wants Mayor Chow to create action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While the war in Ukraine rages on, another fight continues in its neighbour to the north, Belarus.  In 2020, its dictator Alexander Lukashenko faced massive protests in the streets and is widely seen by the international community to have lost the presidential election to an unlikely opponent, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya. Tsikhanouskaya ran in the place of her husband Siarhei, who was arrested by the authorities in May 2020.  While Siarhei remains in prison in Belarus, Sviatlana, who was exiled almost immediately, leads the opposition from abroad. Her goal is to work with international allies to build the framework for a post-Lukashenko future for Belarus. She was in Canada this week for high-level meetings with the Government of Canada, allied ambassadors and the Belarusian community. She joined StrategyCorp's Garry Keller for a conversation on the challenges she faces, and what Canadians can do to support freedom and democracy in Belarus.

Jeff Mahon, director of StrategyCorp's Geopolitical and International Business Advisory practice and executive in residence at the Canada West Foundation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

StrategyCorp hosted a webinar on November 7th to analyze the results of the U.S. election. Three expert panelists joined Garry Keller, Head of the StrategyCorp's Geopolitical and International Business Advisory Practice, to discuss what the return of Donald Trump to the White House could mean for Canada: Louise Blais, Former Canadian Diplomat Richard Madan, CBC Washington DC Correspondent Christopher Sands, Director of the Wilson Center's Canada Institute

Free For All Friday - Hour 1. Host Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers. On today's show: Lori Turnbull, Professor of Political Science at Dalhousie University joins Amanda to discuss how the Liberal party has launched a new ad campaign. Bruce Heyman, Former US Ambassador to Canada joins Amanda to discuss how the U.S election is only 4 days away, and what the relationship between Canada and the U.S might look like under either a Trump or Harris presidency. Eric Alper, Music commentator and publicist joins Amanda to discuss how Taylor Swift is brining her Era's tour to Toronto for the biggest concert the city has ever seen. Free For All Friday - Hour 2. Guests from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. This week's show features panelists Garry Keller, Vice President, StrategyCorp and Bob Richardson, President, Hammersmith Consulting. Topic 1:  Liberals launching new ads to contrast Trudeau and Poilievre Topic 2:  4️ days left until the U.S. election – Final predictions, what would could a presidency under Harris or Trump mean for Canadians? Topic 3:  Doug Ford spending nearly half of Ontario's tax windfall on $200 ‘rebate' cheques Topic 4: Taylor Swift in Toronto: Officials 'ready' to host biggest concerts in city's history – What's the biggest or best concert you've ever been to?

Data shows that more Democratic-leaning voters have registered to vote since 2022 than have Republicans. Bruce Fisher has much more on those numbers, including demographics.

Bruce Fisher from StrategyCorp breaks down last night's debate.

Jagmeet Singh announces NDP is ending deal with Trudeau Liberals  (1:36) Guest: David Akin, Chief Political Correspondent, Global News NDP ends deal with Trudeau government: Why now for the NDP? (17:35) Guest: Melanie Richer, communications and public affairs principal at Earnscliffe Strategies, former communications director for NDP under Jagmeet Singh NDP ends deal with Trudeau government:: What next for the Liberals? (29:38) Guest: Carlene Variyan, associate vice president, Summa Strategies, former staffer for Liberal Party of Canada Why did Jagmeet Singh choose to throw a political hail mary? (38:09) Guest: David Moscrop, writer and political commentator, author of Too Dumb for Democracy and a Substack newsletter MMMBop: Hanson celebrates 20th anniversary of their first independent album with new tour (54:18) Guest: Taylor Hanson, member of the band Hanson Did the Trudeau government invite China retaliation over EV tariffs? (1:11:20) Guest: Jeff Mahon, director of geopolitical and international business advisory, StrategyCorp, executive-in-residence, Canada West Foundation, formerly Global Affairs Canada's greater China division Journo Corner: Grenfell Tower fire report blames avoidable deaths on incompetence, greed (1:32:54) Guest: Paul Waldie, European correspondent, The Globe and Mail

A show about nothing: that's at least how some are cheekily describing the Liberals' last few months. Host Catherine Cullen sits down with a panel of former top political advisers to discuss what moves the Liberals have left to make, with two weeks to go until Parliament returns and two more byelections arrive.Plus — we revisit our conversation with Pulitzer Prize finalist John Valliant about his book Fire Weather: The Making of a Beast, and why our brains struggle to accept the reality of climate change.And for too many Canadians, justice delayed is justice denied. It's not just annoying — delays in the system are causing some cases to be thrown out. The House returns to a documentary digging deep into the issue.This episode features the voices of: Marci Surkes, chief strategy officer at Compass Rose and former Liberal adviserGarry Keller, vice president at StrategyCorp and former Conservative adviserJohn Vailliant, author of Fire Weather: The Making of a BeastCBC's Kristen Everson

Free For All Friday - Hour 1. Guest host Mark Towhey breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers. On today's show: Dr. Bruce Curran, associate professor in the faculty of law of the University of Manitoba joins Mark to talk about the Canadian rail workers challenging the governments decision to refer the dispute to the labor board. Dr. Sonu Gaind, Chief of Psychiatry at the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, and a Professor at the University of Toronto joins Mark to discuss Canada's delay on including mental in MAiD. Annette Meeks, Republican Strategist joins Mark to discuss the speech delivered last night at the DNC by Vice President Kamala Harris. Free For All Friday - Hour 2. Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. This week's show features panelists Tom Mulcair, CTV Political Analyst and Former NDP Leader and Garry Keller, Vice President, StrategyCorp. Canada rail workers union to challenge government decision to refer dispute to labor board. How should the Republican party approach the campaign with Kamala Harris as the opponent. Ontario CUPE president Fred Hahn rejects call to resign over social media post criticized as antisemitic Is this the grocery story you've been searching for? What would you do with the worlds largest diamond?

Plenty of energy has been around the DNC this week. With Harris speaking tonight, what comes next?

Listen to our panelists Ana Bailão from Dream, Steven Paynter from Gensler, and Aidan Grove-White and Mary Ellen Bench from StrategyCorp, discuss how building conversion works, what needs to happen for these kinds of projects to move forward, the roadblocks that can hinder the reorganization of space, and how different levels of government can help.

Jeff Mahon is director of geopolitical and international business advisory at consulting firm StrategyCorp and an executive-in-residence at the Canada West Foundation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On June 26, 2023, Torontonians elected Olivia Chow as their next Mayor in a by-election. As it is often the case when a new mayor comes into office, there was some uncertainty around how Olivia Chow would govern and what the relationship with other levels of government would look like. A lot has happened in Toronto city politics since the election. The City reached a New Deal with the Government of Ontario and Council passed the Mayor's first budget. To look back on the last year and discuss what comes next in Toronto, Aidan Grove-White, Fraser Macdonald and Marco Bianchi from StrategyCorp join the podcast

International events and geopolitical shifts have massive impacts on Canada. More than ever, governments and companies find themselves navigating uncertain geopolitical dynamics. To assess what this means in practice, we are joined by Arif Lalani, a Senior Advisor with StrategyCorp's Geopolitical and International Business Advisory Practice. He shares his insight on what a declining western liberal democratic order concretely entails and why technology is now a form of hard power. We discuss how a changing geopolitical order impacts foreign policy and the way Canadian companies conduct business abroad.

Governments spend large sums of money on procurement every year. According to Global Affairs Canada, estimates show that government procurement represents between 13 and 20 per cent of a country's gross domestic product. Given the size of the budgets and the wide array of goods and services governments need, procurement is a big opportunity for potential suppliers. However, procurement processes are often complex and hard to navigate. To explore the topic of federal procurement, we are joined by the President of AES Inc., Annie Randell, and Martin Rust, a Senior Advisor and a member of the StrategyCorp Procurement Solutions team. We explore why government procurement matters, the lifecycle of a process and how it could be improved. A member of Qalipu Mi'kmaq First Nation, Annie Randell also discusses the obstacles Indigenous-led organizations face when they partake in government procurement processes. Later in the show, Julie Gonyou explains what makes municipal procurement unique and debunks common misconceptions. A former Chief Administrative Officer, Julie Gonyou is a Director at StrategyCorp and a member of the firm's Procurement Solutions team.

Brian interviews Sabine Matheson. Since 1998, Sabine Matheson has been a Principal at StrategyCorp, which serves clients across Canada and internationally. She is the founder of StrategyCorp's Municipal Affairs Practice Group, which has served well over a hundred municipalities across Canada on a variety of strategic projects. She is currently strategic advisor to Ontario's Large Urban Mayors Caucus on provincial relations. A well-known commentator on the municipal world, she has also been an advisor to AMO, AMCTO, and OMAA. Sabine served as Chief of Staff to Ontario's Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. She talks about Housing Affordability Crisis in the GTA and how our cities are run.

Free For All Friday – Hour 1 Host Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers. On today's show: CTV's Garrett Barry with breaking news out of St. John's, Newfoundland, as a new deal is struck for protesting fish harvesters Dr. Christopher Labos, cardiologist and medical writer with a degree in epidemiology; author of Does Coffee Cause Cancer?: And 8 More Myths about the Food We Eat, on the resurgence of infectious diseases like measles and if you should be concerned David Phillips, Senior Climatologist at Environment and Climate Change Canada, on the winter weather kicking off spring nationwide this weekend   Free For All Friday – Hour 2 Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. This week's panel features host Amanda Galbraith; Garry Keller, Vice President of StrategyCorp; and Sabrina Grover, Principal at Shakti Strategies. Topic 1: Poilievre-led attempt to bring down Trudeau minority over carbon tax fails – Any big surprises here? Was it worth putting the motion forward anyway? Do you think the Conservatives would win other opposition parties over? Topic 2: Fish protestors meet riot police outside N.L. legislature, budget to be delivered this afternoon, plus a new deal – What was your reaction to these protests? Is this an issue that we're paying close enough attention to? Was there a level of police overreaction here? Topic 3: NDP motion regarding Palestinian statehood passes after major Liberal alterations // Liberal MP Housefather not ruling out crossing the floor to the Conservatives – Was the initial motion a bad call on the government's part? Did they overstep with significant late amendments? Do you think it's likely Housefather could cross the floor? Topic 4: Inside a Toronto high school with no classrooms or due dates – Can this be a workable structure from your perspective or is this an abdication of responsibility for including structure? Topic 5: Former Quebec premiers, citizens pay tribute to native son Brian Mulroney in Montreal

Canada is undergoing a transformation in how we manage our waste. Transitioning to a circular economy that extends the life cycle of products and reduces waste can have significant environmental benefits. To be successful, this transition requires the right policies, investments and infrastructures. Individuals, businesses and governments ultimately all have a role to play. In this episode, StrategyCorp's Elena Mantagaris and Fraser MacDonald provide their insight on the key dimensions of the circular economy.  Read StrategyCorp's circular economy newsletter for more information on this topic: https://strategycorp.com/2024/02/strategycorp-february-newsletter-from-trash-to-cash/  

Free For All Friday - Hour 1. Host Amanda Gailbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers. On today's show: Svitlana Maksiuta - Ukrainian living in Ottawa / Manager of the Maidan Market in Ottawa on the two year anniversary of Russia invading Ukraine. Michael Geist, Professor of Law at University of Ottawa, Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-Commerce Law on the online-harms bill set to be coming next week Dan Riskin, CTV Science and Technology Specialist on the U.S moon landing Free For All Friday - Hour 2. Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. This week's show features panelists Garry Keller, Vice President, StrategyCorp and Kim Wright, Principal and Founder, Wright Strategies. Topic 1: Ukraine Anniversary Topic 2: Porn/online harms Topic 3: Trust index could kick off an interesting debate - are we worried about lack of trust, can Trudeau turn it around, etc. Topic 4: Millennials outnumber baby boomers - do we welcome our new overlords? Topic 5: Lobster Gate

Le transport en commun est essentiel pour permettre aux gens de se déplacer d'un point A à un point B. Il joue aussi un rôle crucial dans la lutte contre les changements climatiques. Dans cet épisode, l'Institut de StrategyCorp aborde le sujet de la mobilité et des infrastructures de transport en commun. Catherine Morency, professeure à Polytechnique Montréal, et Philippe Couillard, conseiller principal à StrategyCorp, partagent leurs points de vue sur les bénéfices du transport en commun, l'acceptabilité sociale des projets et comment éviter les retards et les dépassements de coûts. Ils discutent également des facteurs nécessaires pour créer des communautés axées sur le transport en commun.

Our year-in-review and look-ahead episode is back to close out this season of Intended Consequences. Our StrategyCorp guests discuss the most important developments of 2023 at all levels of government and their significance for Canadian politics and economics. They also share with us what they will be keeping an eye on in 2024 and why. 

Convened under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, COP28 will take place in Dubai between November 30th and December 12th. The event is expected to bring together over 70,000 delegates from all over the world. Delegates will include politicians, civil servants, non-government organizations, industry, Indigenous stakeholders and many others. A wide array of issues will be discussed at COP28. To help us get ready for the event, we were joined by Lorraine Audsley, Senior Vice-President and Chief Risk and Sustainability Officer at Export Development Canada, and Patricia Fuller, Senior Advisor at StrategyCorp and Canada's former ambassador for climate change. Our guests shared their thoughts on why COPs still matter, climate finance, what to watch for and how delegates can make the most of the conference.

Ontario faces severe housing affordability challenges on both the homeownership and the rental sides. The current conditions have significant impacts across the entire housing sector, including non-profit housing. StrategyCorp released in October its first Ontario Non-Profit Housing CEO Survey which brought to light the most pressing challenges and opportunities faced by the sector. Intended Consequences welcomed three experts to talk about the report and non-profit housing. Marlene Coffey is the CEO of the Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association. Lori-Anne Gagne is the CEO of Victoria Park Community Homes and Stéphane Giguère is the CEO of Ottawa Community Housing.

After winning a majority on May 29th, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and the UCP returned to the provincial legislature for the fall sitting. The session began with a Throne Speech that outlined the priorities of the Premier and the tense relationship between Alberta and the federal government. From energy to affordability to infrastructure, the Throne Speech touched on several topics of importance to Albertans, businesses, municipalities and Indigenous communities. Three Alberta-based experts join the podcast to unpack the Speech and what comes next. Our guests include Dale Swampy, President of the National Coalition of Chiefs, Jeff Davison, a former Calgary City Councillor and the current CEO of the Prostate Cancer Centre and Elan Harper, a Vice President at StrategyCorp.

As interest rates rise, countries are increasingly worried about their debt. For commodity-producing states, the impact of the energy transition on their revenues is top of mind. How can jurisdictions navigate these challenging circumstances to ensure the long-term financial prosperity of their economy and population? Sovereign wealth funds can be part of the answer. Elena Mantagaris, a Senior Advisor at StrategyCorp, and Matthew Bianco, a former Managing Director at CPP Investments, join the podcast to discuss the key drivers and principles that should guide sovereign wealth funds. They make the case that Canada would benefit from establishing a sovereign wealth fund.

Sikh activists have been operating for years outside India. Now, one has been killed in Canada. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accuses New Delhi of triggering tension between the two countries. So, can it be contained? And what does this tell us about the plight of religious minorities in India? Join Host Mohammed Jamjoom Guests: Garry Keller - Vice President, StrategyCorp. Steve Hewitt - Associate Professor, University of Birmingham. Brahma Chellaney - Professor of Strategic Studies, Center for Policy Research.

After a busy summer where housing, the cost of living and wildfires dominated headlines, Members of Parliament will return for the fall sitting on September 18th. StrategyCorp has you covered on everything you need to know about how the summer played out for each party and what to expect this fall. Andrew Steele, Garry Keller and Nasha Brownridge discuss what the Liberals, Conservatives and NDP will be focused on in the coming months and the risks they must navigate. 

StrategyCorp partnered with the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce to host a live webinar on housing in Atlantic Canada. Amid rising prices, this timely event looked at innovative solutions and the role of the three levels of government in tackling the housing crisis in the Atlantic provinces. Moderated by the CEO of the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce, Krista Ross, this special episode brought together three expert panelists: New Brunswick's Minister responsible for Housing, Jill Green, the Mayor of Fredericton, Kate Rogers, as well as Aidan Grove-White, a Vice President at StrategyCorp.

Mayor-elect Olivia Chow talks with callers about her historic win as Toronto's first Chinese-Canadian mayor. Plus analysis with StrategyCorp's Sabine Matheson, an advisor to Ontario's Large Urban Mayors Caucus on provincial relations, on relations between Chow and Premier Doug Ford.

Following the result of the 2023 Alberta election which saw the UCP re-elected with a reduced majority, the StrategyCorp Institute of Public Policy and Economy was pleased to host an impressive panel that discussed the re-election of the UCP with a reduced majority and what comes next for the UCP, the NDP, Albertans and businesses.  With opening remarks from StrategyCorp's Alberta practice lead Elan Harper, the panel was moderated by Joanne Chianello and included Jen Gerson, Anne McGrath, and Garry Keller. In this special episode, we're pleased to present the webinar in an audio-only format. 

David George-Cosh, BNN Bloomberg; Rick Perkins, Conservative MP; Brian Masse, NDP MP; Vanessa Lee, CTV News; Joy Malbon, CTV News; Nik Nanos, Nanos Research; Greg MacEachern, Liberal Strategist; Garry Keller, StrategyCorp; Anne McGrath, NDP National Director; Rachel Aiello, CTV News; Susan Delacourt, the Toronto Star; and Greg Weston, Searchlight Strategy Group. 

Glen McGregor, CTV News; Marco Mendicino, Public Safety Minister; Dr. Kathleen Ross, Canadian Medical Association President-Elect; David MacNaughton, former Canadian ambassador to the U.S.; Greg MacEachern, Liberal Strategist; Garry Keller, StrategyCorp; Anne McGrath, NDP National Director; Rachel Aiello, CTV News; Susan Delacourt, the Toronto Star; and Greg Weston, Searchlight Strategy Group.

Joy Malbon, CTV News; Rachel Bendayan, Liberal MP; Adam Chambers, Conservative MP; Niki Ashton, NDP MP, NDP MP; Tom Walters, CTV News; Judy Trinh, CTV News; Greg MacEachern, Liberal Strategist; Garry Keller, StrategyCorp; Anne McGrath, NDP National Director; Rachel Aiello, CTV News; Susan Delacourt, the Toronto Star; and Greg Weston, Searchlight Strategy Group.

Dr. Brian May, Cambie Surgery Centre; Dr. Melanie Bechard, Canadian Doctors for Medicare; Maj.-Gen. (Ret'd) David Fraser, CTV News' Military Analyst; Judy Trinh, CTV News; Greg MacEachern, Proof Strategies; Garry Keller, StrategyCorp; Anne McGrath, NDP National Director; Rachel Aiello, CTV News; Susan Delacourt, the Toronto Star; and Greg Weston, Searchlight Strategy Group.

Danielle Smith, Alberta Premier; Moezine Hasham, Hockey 4 Youth; Corporal (Ret'd) Christine Guathier, Paralympian; Greg MacEachern, Proof Strategies; Garry Keller, StrategyCorp; Anne McGrath, NDP National Director; Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, Parti Québécois Leader; Rachel Aiello, CTV News; Justin Ling, freelance reporter; and Greg Weston, Earnscliffe Strategies.

Morgan Norwood, ABC News; Chief Bobby Cameron, Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations; Bob Rae, Canada's Ambassador to the United Nations; Greg MacEachern, Proof Strategies; Garry Keller, StrategyCorp; Anne McGrath, NDP National Director; Tom Mulcair, CTV News Political Analyst; Rachel Aiello, CTV News; and Karl Dockstader, One Dish, One Mic.

Gloria Pazmino, CNN; Ari Kagan, New York City Council District 47 Council Member; Daniele Hamamdjian, CTV News; Andriy Shevchenko, Former Ukraine Ambassador to Canada; Randy Boissonnault, Tourism Minister & Associate Finance Minister; Bob Fife, the Globe and Mail; Fatima Syed, The Narwhal; and Garry Keller, StrategyCorp.

This episode is for the professionals out there who are tasked with communicating on behalf of their organizations in this time of global crisis. You will hear back-to-back conversations with two veteran communicators and long-time friends of mine - Heather Spidell, the Principal of Heather Spidell Consulting in Halifax and John Perenack, a Principal with StrategyCorp in Toronto. Thanks to both of these consummate professionals for their time and their expertise. Hopefully there are a few ideas you can use to help your organization communicate more effectively in these trying times.