Long wait times, no family doctors, lack of nurses… Canada’s health system is in tatters. How do you fix it?  To start, it’s time for a true national health system. 

Key words: Health care; medicine; federal-provincial

College and university have replaced high school as essential requirements for decent jobs.  In the future, re-training will be a constant. It’s also tied into to our immigration strategy, and our industrial strategy. 

Key words: Universities; colleges; economy; federal-provincial

COVID was horrible for schools, for students, teachers and parents alike. Yes, Canadian schools are very good. But the flaws are evident. It is time to re-think the entire way we organize education. 

Key words:  Education; families; work-life; federal-provincial

With three ocean borders, Canada still barely sees the potential for oceans to help fight climate change, to protect ecosystems, and to build a totally new economic sector. Think kelp!

“If you eat, thank a farmer!” Yes, farming is a huge part of Canada’s culture, economy, and ecology. But it’s time to take a realistic look at farming in Canada. It’s time to plan a transition to a new model of sustainable and profitable agriculture.

Plant a million trees? Get real. The forests are burning. Canada instead needs to take a new look at ecosystems, forests, sustainable forestry, jobs, trade, and Indigenous rights, and go in a totally new direction. 

Key words: Carbon capture; ecosystems; lumber; Canadian brand

Towns and cities, where people live, love and work. We’ve heard about all kinds of ways to make cities more livable, greener. The 15-minute city. Sure. There’s lots we could do, but won’t, until we make a dramatic decision. 

Key words: 15 minute community; urban architecture; planning

How might Canada re-invent national security to face future threats? Six recommendations, including a new Climate Corps.

Some elements of this archival podcast have been overtaken by events.

All transportation is linked, networked. We know that vehicles in the future will be greener for both cargo and people. But that’s only half the problem.  Think, congestion. Now, double the traffic, and double the fun.   

Key words: Transportation; air; road; rail; congestion

Canada’s defense is in a shambles, preparing poorly for the last war. A fresh approach is to examine military priorities in terms of risk management.

Some elements of this archival podcast have been overtaken by events.