Beyond the Headlines

In this episode, we will focus on how the regional differences and increasing polarization in Canada may complicate the implementation of strong climate action at the Federal level. We discuss the future of climate policy given the new Liberal minority government and potential innovative environmental policy pathways relevant to the Canadian context. We are joined by Dr. Douglas Macdonald, Dr. Kathryn Harrison, and Dr. Andrew Leach. 

Special thanks to Junior Producers Erin Christensen and Thea Koper and Executive Director Vienna Vendittelli for producing this episode. 

Climate change is affecting more and more regions across the globe, threatening to create as many as 200 million environmental migrants by 2050. While Canada is seen as a top destination for refugee resettlement and is a signatory to the 1951 Refugee Convention, the international agreement doesn’t recognize climate threats as a reason for fleeing. As such, what should Canada’s policy response be to

Special thanks to junior producers Fatemah Ebrahim and Brody Longmuir, senior producer Robert Giannetta, and executive producer Vienna Vendittelli for their work with this episode.

Today is election day. As Canadians head to the polls, we take a look at issues that don’t usually garner a lot of attention during the campaign. The first interview is with Yves Giroux, the Parliamentary Budget Officer, to discuss the work his office is doing costing the party’s platforms during the campaign. Then Mel Cappe, the former Clerk of the Privy Council in Canada, discusses how the bureaucracy plans for a transition in government. Finally, Adam Laughton, a Munk school student and NDP candidate for Mississauga Lakeshore, is interviewed about youth involvement in politics. 

Special thanks to executive producer Alex Gold-Apel and senior producer Aryeh Ansel for their efforts on this episode.

Youth in Canada are experiencing a once-in-a-generation crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic. They are facing unprecedented disruptions which have affected aspects of their lives such as their education, employment and economic status, and mental health. Unless action is taken to support young people in Canada now, they may be left to deal with the impacts of the pandemic for the next decade.

Today, we are joined by Anjum Sultana and Jessica Lue. Earlier this year, they co-authored and released a report titled “Preventing a Lockdown Generation: A Plan to Support Canada’s Youth in Post-Pandemic Recovery”. They will be discussing the findings from this report and explaining what work needs to be done to support young people in Canada.

Produced by:

Anjum Sultana - YWCA Canada

Jessica Lue - YMCA Canada

Faria Amin - Executive Producer, Beyond the Headlines 

The Commission on the Status of Women meets for an annual 2-week session to discuss gender equality outcomes, evaluate progress, and negotiate agreed conclusions on future directives. This year’s theme was “Women's full and effective participation and decision-making in public life, as well as the elimination of violence, for achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls”. Equal representation at all levels of leadership has yet to be attained, as there are many areas such as the private sector, government and diplomacy, where women and gender minorities remain underrepresented.

In this episode, you’ll hear from Senator Marilou McPhedran, Louise Blais, and Jillian Stirk - a few incredible women leaders who have significantly contributed to advancing gender equality through their courage, advocacy, and lifetime of work.

This episode is a special edition of BTH, presented by delegates from the Young Diplomats of Canada.

Produced by:

Katherine Lacroix - Head Delegate, Young Diplomats of Canada

Katelyn Wang - Delegate/Communications Coordinator, Young Diplomats of Canada

Nikou Salamat - Delegate/Engagement Coordinator, Young Diplomats of Canada

Faria Amin - Executive Producer, Beyond the Headlines

The Commission on the Status of Women meets for an annual 2-week session to discuss gender equality outcomes, evaluate progress, and negotiate agreed conclusions on future directives. This year’s theme was “Women's full and effective participation and decision-making in public life, as well as the elimination of violence, for achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls”. Equal representation at all levels of leadership has yet to be attained, as there are many areas such as the private sector, government and diplomacy, where women and gender minorities remain underrepresented.

In this episode, you’ll hear from Senator Marilou McPhedran, Louise Blais, and Jillian Stirk - a few incredible women leaders who have significantly contributed to advancing gender equality through their courage, advocacy, and lifetime of work.

This episode is a special edition of BTH, presented by delegates from the Young Diplomats of Canada.

Produced by:

Katherine Lacroix - Head Delegate, Young Diplomats of Canada

Katelyn Wang - Delegate/Communications Coordinator, Young Diplomats of Canada

Nikou Salamat - Delegate/Engagement Coordinator, Young Diplomats of Canada

Faria Amin - Executive Producer, Beyond the Headlines

This is a special episode in collaboration with the Indigenous Policy Initiative (IPI) at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy.

This episode explores the COVID-19 response by the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs. At the outset of the pandemic, the Assembly formed the COVID-19 Pandemic Response Coordination Team in order to best face the coming pandemic. Their experience over the last year provides important insight and examples for indigenous policy throughout Canada. 

Today's guests are Grand Chief Arlen Dumas and Dr. Marcia Anderson 

Produced by Arman Bachmann, Ertiana Rrokaj, Megan Annable 

The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc across broad swathes of the Canadian economy. The consequences of the current recession are complex and overlapping and range from widespread job losses to a prolonged contraction of the country’s economy. Experts on the Hill and in the private sector have pointed to the vital role that infrastructure investment must play in Canada’s economic recovery plan. But it has to be smart. Stakeholders must pay attention to environmental and social considerations at every stage of project development. Now is the chance to create a bold new vision for Canadian Infrastructure investment. Last week, Senior Producer Duncan Cooper sat down with Michael Sabia - veteran infrastructure executive and current Director of the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy - to discuss these issues and chart a course forward for Canada’s recovery. From March 2009-January 2020, Michael Sabia served as President and CEO of the Caisse de Dépôt et Placement du Québec (CDPQ), where he oversaw its strategic direction and global growth.