Political Traction - A Navigator Podcast

ICYMI: Billed as a plan to build a stronger economy, Budget 2023 includes tax credits for cleantech, new taxes on stock buybacks, and modest efforts to address affordability - join @TorontoStar's @aballinga and @navltd's @dmedlej1 for the full story. 👂: bit.ly/3zJXQvR

Yesterday, Finance Minister Bethlenfalvy tabled Budget 2023 - signalling a shift from pandemic priorities to weathering the coming economic headwinds. Tune in as we unpack it all with guest panelists @ColinDMello, @l_stone and @brayden_akers. 👂: bit.ly/3K5wTZh

Is TikTok's time up? After the feds banned TikTok from government-issued devices, Adam and @ChrisGNardi, parliamentary reporter @nationalpost, discuss the decision and its framing amid broader accusations of the CCP’s interference in Canada’s affairs. 👂: bit.ly/3Z2pH4r

Former Ontario government heavyweight @SousaCharles has returned to public service as MP in Trudeau's Liberal gov't. Joining host Adam Owen, he talks about his comeback and vision for Parliament Hill. 👂: bit.ly/3YCMDqQ

Silly season is in full swing with Chinese weather balloons, an American anchor threatening war against Canada, and public broadcasters getting political. Join Adam and Navigator colleagues @TashaKheiriddin and @cmoar as they talk impact & implications. 👂bit.ly/3IwOEPg

Canada's healthcare system faces challenges as experts find the government's 10-year funding plan falls short of expectations. Join Adam and @KevinSmithUHN, President & CEO of UHN as they discuss health care in Canada & the sufficiency of Ottawa's offer. 👂apple.co/3IKyqDJ

Following two losses, the OLP is facing an existential crisis. Adam is joined by former candidate @KateMarieGraham & strategist @msSharanKaur to talk about the @MikeSchreiner letter making headlines, and the future of the Liberal party in Ontario. 👂: bit.ly/3X8e6Qu

Facing a generational chasm: Today, Adam is joined by @Sean_Speer, policy expert of @TheHubCanada, @PubPolicy_Munk and @ppforumca, to discuss Canada's widening intergenerational divide and how it might evolve as our population ages. 👂: bit.ly/3j8EvzG

Rising crime is causing anxiety amongst Canadians. On today's episode, Adam is joined by @TristinHopper, National Post columnist & reporter, to discuss what this trend means for Canadians’ trust (or lack thereof) in the country’s legal system. 👂bit.ly/3XAXthd

In our final episode of 2022, Adam is joined by @EditorCooke, @RosaEllithorpe and @TashaKheiriddin to unpack this year’s top events and what 2023 may bring from foreign affairs and healthcare to grocery prices and the possibility of a federal election. 👂: bit.ly/3PZyXDN