Futureproofing Canada

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Canadians are living through uncertain times. Our country faces interconnected challenges including a new geopolitical world order, economic headwinds, climate change, technological disruptions, shifting demographics and deepening inequality. Futureproofing Canada brings you conversations with the people who are thinking boldly about how to solve these challenges. Each biweekly episode features a frank, in-depth discussion between IRPP president and CEO Jennifer Ditchburn and the leaders who envision a Canada that’s confident and ready to seize opportunities.

  1. 29 de jul.

    Influencers and the Political Information Ecosystem

    The political information landscape is being reshaped as social media influencers are increasingly at the heart of changes in how news is produced, how campaigns are run, and how citizens engage with politics. But how much do we know about their roles, and what should journalists, policymakers, and civil society make of them?  In this live episode of Futureproofing Canada, host Jennifer Ditchburn moderates a panel with leading researchers Elizabeth Dubois, Colette Brin and Arturo Arriagada. Together, they explore the opportunities and risks political influencers present for journalism and democracy, from changing ideas of credibility and expertise to questions about transparency, regulation and the growing power of digital platforms.

    Influencers and the Political Information Ecosystem

  2. 17 de jun.

    What Governments Get Wrong About Implementation

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    What Governments Get Wrong About Implementation

  3. 29 de abr.

    “We Have the Resources the World Wants”: Susan Holt on New Brunswick’s Economic Future

    New Brunswick is rethinking how it grows its economy in a more uncertain global environment. In this episode of Futureproofing Canada, host Jennifer Ditchburn speaks with Susan Holt, Premier of New Brunswick, about how the province is positioning itself for long-term resilience, from developing critical minerals and expanding deep-water ports to strengthening trade links beyond the United States. They also discuss the pressures shaping the province’s outlook, including labour shortages, shifting immigration patterns, and the need to modernize how government works.

    “We Have the Resources the World Wants”: Susan Holt on New Brunswick’s Economic Future

  4. 25 de mar.

    Rethinking Canada’s Defence Strategy for a Changing World

    Canada is preparing for a major shift in defence policy, one that could reshape not only its military capabilities, but also its economy and global partnerships. In this episode of Futureproofing Canada, host Jennifer Ditchburn speaks with Jeff Collins, a defence policy expert at the University of Prince Edward Island, about what’s driving Canada’s push toward significantly higher military spending and a new defence strategy . They discuss how renewed pressure from the United States, growing geopolitical competition, and the war in Ukraine have forced a rethink of Canada’s security assumptions. The conversation explores the challenges of defence procurement, the ambition to build a stronger domestic defence industry, and the realities of operating alongside, and increasingly independently from, the United States.

    Rethinking Canada’s Defence Strategy for a Changing World

  5. 25 de fev.

    Breaking Down Canada’s Internal Trade Barriers

    For decades, economists and policymakers have argued that internal trade barriers are holding Canada back. But tariff threats from the United States and global uncertainty have prompted governments across the country to act on lowering those barriers. In this episode of Futureproofing Canada, host Jennifer Ditchburn speaks with Ryan Manucha, one of Canada’s leading experts on interprovincial trade and the author of Booze, Cigarettes and Constitutional Dust-Ups, about the recent wave of legislation aimed at mutual recognition and internal trade reform. They discuss what mutual recognition really means, why implementation is harder than it sounds, and whether new federal and provincial momentum can translate into lasting economic gains.

    Breaking Down Canada’s Internal Trade Barriers

  6. 11 de fev.

    Canada’s Immigration Backlash: What’s Really Happening?

    In this episode of Futureproofing Canada, host Jennifer Ditchburn speaks with Mireille Paquet, director of the Institute for Research on Migration and Society and research chair on the politics of immigration at Concordia University, about how Canada’s immigration landscape has changed over the past decade, and why public opinion has shifted. They explore the growing role of temporary migration, the policy choices that shaped the system, and the challenges of maintaining public confidence while responding to economic and regional needs.

    Canada’s Immigration Backlash: What’s Really Happening?

  7. 28 de jan.

    What Broke Housing in Canada, and How to Fix It

    In this episode of Futureproofing Canada, host Jennifer Ditchburn speaks with Carolyn Whitzman, one of the country’s leading housing experts, about how decades of policy choices created today’s housing crisis and what it will take to fix it. Drawing on international examples and her own research, Whitzman explains why Canada stopped building enough affordable and non-market housing, how zoning, financing, and regulation now stand in the way of solutions, and why seniors, low-income households, and even middle-income Canadians are increasingly at risk. The conversation explores practical pathways forward, from co-housing and non-market development to large-scale financing reform and makes the case that solving the housing crisis will require political will, clearer definitions of affordability, and action at a scale Canada has not yet attempted.

    What Broke Housing in Canada, and How to Fix It

  8. 14 de jan.

    How Foreign Investment Can Strengthen Canada’s Economic Future

    In this episode of Futureproofing Canada, Jennifer Ditchburn speaks with Laurel Broten, CEO of Invest in Canada, about how attracting global investment can strengthen Canada’s economic resilience, not just in major cities, but in communities across the country. Broten explains what foreign direct investment is, why it matters to Canadian workers, and how global companies can help in areas such as critical minerals, clean energy, agri-food processing, life sciences, and the EV battery supply chain. Drawing on her pan-Canadian experience, she discusses how smaller and rural communities can position themselves to attract and retain long-term investment, why predictability and regulatory clarity matter to investors, and how a “Team Canada” approach is helping the country compete in an increasingly crowded global market.

    How Foreign Investment Can Strengthen Canada’s Economic Future
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Sobre

Canadians are living through uncertain times. Our country faces interconnected challenges including a new geopolitical world order, economic headwinds, climate change, technological disruptions, shifting demographics and deepening inequality. Futureproofing Canada brings you conversations with the people who are thinking boldly about how to solve these challenges. Each biweekly episode features a frank, in-depth discussion between IRPP president and CEO Jennifer Ditchburn and the leaders who envision a Canada that’s confident and ready to seize opportunities.

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  • Criado por
    IRPP
  • Anos de atividade
    2016 - 2026
  • Episódios
    226
  • Classificação
    Livre
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
  • Site do podcast
    Futureproofing Canada

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