Podcasts
WONK is the Public Policy Forum’s weekly podcast exploring the big policy questions shaping Canada’s future. Hosted by award-winning journalist Michael Serapio, the new season asks what it will take to build a more prosperous, resilient and ambitious country. Each episode brings leading voices into thoughtful, non-partisan conversations about investment, trade, major projects, health, Canada’s place in the world and more. Watch on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts. (What’s a WONK, you ask? We’ve got you covered.)
Beverley McLachlin on problems with the online harms bill
The former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada discusses freedom of expression and why some provisions in the new bill will likely end up before the courts
JP Gladu on the rise of big Indigenous business, and life on Lake Nipigon
This week on WONK, JP Gladu talks about the reemergence of his community and how he bridges both worlds — industry and Indigenous advocacy.
John Hannaford on the historic challenges facing the public service
This week on WONK the Clerk of the Privy Council discusses values and ethics, the rapid growth of the public service and the importance of 'fearless advice'
Paul Wells on building a news empire, and not being mean
This week on PPF's policy podcast, WONK, the dean of political reporting in Canada, Paul Wells, talks about the future of journalism
Shingai Manjengwa on why we shouldn’t fear AI
On Episode 9 of PPF's new policy podcast WONK, Shingai Manjengwa breaks down in simple terms how AI actually works and why we shouldn’t fear it.
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Ep. 78: Growing Canada’s Infrastructure with John Casola
In this episode of Policy Speaking, John Casola, Chief Investment officer of the Canada Infrastructure Bank, joins host Edward Greenspon to break down what the Infrastructure Bank does, why we need it and what projects are in the pipeline.