For the second episode of the State of Play Election 44 mini-series, we are delighted to have Quebec-based public affairs consulting firm MERCURE Conseil Director, Daniel Dufort, join us to talk Quebec politics in Election 44. The discussion ranges from understanding the 2021 Bloc Quebecois and their election strategy, paths to victory in Quebec for each of the main political parties, as well as Quebec ridings to watch for on election night.

In honour of the 2021 federal snap election, Intended Consequences presents the State of Play mini-series which will have influential strategists on the program to talk all things elections, including campaigns, regionality, and communications. For our first episode, we have renowned campaign strategist and StrategyCorp co-founder, John Duffy. Since he wrote the book on pivotal elections in Canada, we wanted to bring him on the podcast to talk all things campaigns and the defining issues of the 2021 federal election.

In honour of the 2021 federal snap election, Intended Consequences presents the State of Play mini-series which will have influential strategists on the program to talk all things elections, including campaigns, regionality, and communications. For our first episode, we have renowned campaign strategist and StrategyCorp co-founder, John Duffy. Since he wrote the book on pivotal elections in Canada, we wanted to bring him on the podcast to talk all things campaigns and the defining issues of the 2021 federal election.

On our Season 3 finale, we're joined by Paul Wells, Senior Political Writer at Maclean's Magazine to chat everything Canadian politics. Paul breaks down Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's performance throughout the pandemic and sets the stage for the (likely) upcoming election by detailing each party's prospects and problems. As always, Paul showcases his colourful personality and gives a unique reflection on former PM Stephen Harper's tenure that only Canada's foremost 'Harperologist' can deliver!

On our Season 3 finale, we're joined by Paul Wells, Senior Political Writer at Maclean's Magazine to chat everything Canadian politics. Paul breaks down Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's performance throughout the pandemic and sets the stage for the (likely) upcoming election by detailing each party's prospects and problems. As always, Paul showcases his colourful personality and gives a unique reflection on former PM Stephen Harper's tenure that only Canada's foremost 'Harperologist' can deliver!

On our latest episode, Vancouver's 40th Mayor, Kennedy Stewart, joins us to give SCI listeners a west coast perspective on housing, COVID-19, transit, and the opioid crisis. We take a deep dive into British Columbia's artful balance between lockdowns and re-opening, what to do about surging home prices, the federal/municipal relationship in a crisis, and even discuss Vancouver's bold, but controversial, pilot to decriminalize drug possession. Check it out and don't forget to subscribe!

On our latest episode, Vancouver's 40th Mayor, Kennedy Stewart, joins us to give SCI listeners a west coast perspective on housing, COVID-19, transit, and the opioid crisis. We take a deep dive into British Columbia's artful balance between lockdowns and re-opening, what to do about surging home prices, the federal/municipal relationship in a crisis, and even discuss Vancouver's bold, but controversial, pilot to decriminalize drug possession. Check it out and don't forget to subscribe!

On our 30th episode, Leslee White-Eye of the First Nations with Schools Collective in Ontario and former Chief of the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation joins us along with StrategyCorp Senior Advisor Gabe Sekaly. On this episode we discuss the StrategyCorp Institute's latest paper "A Critical Perspective on the Canadian Education Gap: Assessing First Nation Education Outcomes in Canada" and its recommendations around curriculum, recruiting teachers, and providing more funding autonomy for First Nations leaders. Check out the paper here: https://strategycorp.com/2021/05/assessing-first-nation-student-education-outcomes-in-canada/

On our 30th episode, Leslee White-Eye of the First Nations with Schools Collective in Ontario and former Chief of the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation joins us along with StrategyCorp Senior Advisor Gabe Sekaly. On this episode we discuss the StrategyCorp Institute's latest paper "A Critical Perspective on the Canadian Education Gap: Assessing First Nation Education Outcomes in Canada" and its recommendations around curriculum, recruiting teachers, and providing more funding autonomy for First Nations leaders. Check out the paper here: https://strategycorp.com/2021/05/assessing-first-nation-student-education-outcomes-in-canada/

You may recognize her as the person behind Heather's picks, the CEO and founder of Indigo Books and Music, the author of the new book "Imagine It!", or from the Financial Times' top 50 most powerful women in world business - the point is Heather Reisman knows a thing or two about running a successful retail business. She joins us on this episode to breakdown what COVID-19 has done to the retail industry, where retail will go next, and how automation will be coming to a store near you before you know it. Take a listen and don't forget to subscribe!