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Cambridge City Councillor and mayoral candidate Scott Hamilton joins the podcast to lay out his vision for municipal leadership ahead of this fall's election. Topics include:Scott Hamilton • Cambridge Ontario Mayoral Race • Municipal Election 2026 • Local Affordability • Smart Urban Growth • Community Infrastructure • Municipal Budgeting • Waterloo Region Politics • Collaborative Governance •...

Past candidates and long-time Liberal organizers Tyler Banham and Sumi Shan join the podcast to pull back the curtain on the contentious and secretive world of political party nominations. We break down the immense power of nomination commissioners, the reality of candidate vetting, and the systemic roadblocks—from rigid voter ID rules to concerns about foreign interference—that must be reformed t...

In this episode, the Targeted panel debates the end of the traditional media monoculture, the rise of algorithmically siloed voter feeds, and the critical need to embed digital strategy directly into senior campaign leadership. About Progress Canada:The Progress Canada Podcast delves into the political, social, and policy transformations shaping the future of our country. We explore what’s working...

Canada's leading digital policy expert, Dr. Michael Geist, joins the podcast to discuss youth social media bans, the privacy risks embedded in the federal government’s proposed lawful access legislation, and how Ottawa’s national AI strategy will reshape our economy. About Progress Canada:The Progress Canada Podcast delves into the political, social, and policy transformations shaping the futu...

With the spring legislative session wrapping up, journalists Colin D'Mello (Global TV), John Michael McGrath (TVO and the #onpoli Podcast), and Jessica Smith Cross (The Trillium) join the podcast to break down the biggest stories and shifting dynamics at Queen’s Park. From the impact of gutted Freedom of Information rules and the government’s rising provincial debt to recent polling that shows...

As part of our 2026 Liberal Leadership Series, the Progress Canada Podcast is sitting down with every Ontario Liberal Party leadership hopeful to discuss their vision for the province. In this episode, we're joined by Rob Cerjanec. You can learn more about Rob at https://joinrob.ca/.About Progress Canada:The Progress Canada Podcast delves into the political, social, and policy transformations...

Ontario Young Liberal President Palwashah Ali joins the podcast to discuss how the youth wing is participating in the Ontario Liberal leadership race, mobilizing student outreach on campus, and pushing back against provincial cuts to OSAP.About Progress Canada:The Progress Canada Podcast delves into the political, social, and policy transformations shaping the future of our country. We explore wha...

As part of our 2026 Liberal Leadership Series, the Progress Canada Podcast is sitting down with every declared candidate for the Ontario Liberal Party leadership to discuss their vision for the province. In this episode, we're joined by Eric Lombardi. You can learn more about Eric at https://www.ericforolp.ca/.About Progress Canada:The Progress Canada Podcast delves into the political, social,...

Joining the Progress Canada Podcast is Chris Waddell, former CBC Parliamentary Bureau Chief and co-author of "The End of the CBC?", to discuss the path forward for the CBC as it approaches its 90th anniversary. About Progress Canada:The Progress Canada Podcast delves into the political, social, and policy transformations shaping the future of our country. We explore what’s working, what’...

As part of our 2026 Liberal Leadership Series, the Progress Canada Podcast is sitting down with every declared candidate for the Ontario Liberal Party leadership to discuss their vision for the province. In this episode, we're joined by Lee Fairclough. You can learn more about Lee at https://www.leefairclough.ca/.About Progress Canada:The Progress Canada Podcast delves into the political, soci...

Robin Jones, President of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, joins the podcast to provide an essential rundown of municipal politics for anyone considering running in 2026.About Progress Canada:The Progress Canada Podcast delves into the political, social, and policy transformations shaping the future of our country. We explore what’s working, what’s not, and what needs to be done next...

As part of our 2026 Liberal Leadership Series, the Progress Canada Podcast is sitting down with every declared candidate for the Ontario Liberal Party leadership to discuss their vision for the province. In this episode, we're joined by Dylan Marando. About Progress Canada:The Progress Canada Podcast delves into the political, social, and policy transformations shaping the future of our countr...

On World Press Freedom Day, we're joined by Rachel Pulfer, President of Journalists for Human Rights (JHR), to discuss the escalating global campaign to silence the truth. Pulfer breaks down the actors and tools working to undermine the fourth estate and offers a roadmap for how the public can defend the freedom of the press and hold the powerful to account. Episode Chapters:0:00 - Introductio...

The Targeted panel breaks down the latest digital ad spending trends, the impact of the Strong and Free Elections Act on AI deepfakes, and the strategic battle behind Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre’s duelling YouTube videos. About Targeted:The Targeted political panel pulls back the curtain on the digital campaigns shaping Canadian democracy, featuring expert analysis from veteran political stra...

How did the Liberal Party pivot from a 20-point deficit to a historic election victory in just six months? Liberal Campaign Director Andrew Bevan joins the podcast a year later to provide a deep dive into the strategy that took Mark Carney from political rookie to Prime Minister, redefining Canadian politics along the way. We tackle the departure of Prime Minister Trudeau, the whirlwind leadership...

Amber Bennett, Executive Director of Re. Climate at Carleton University, joins the podcast for a special Earth Day episode to discuss why the national climate conversation is stalling, just as the stakes are reaching a breaking point. About Progress Canada:The Progress Canada Podcast delves into the political, social, and policy transformations shaping the future of our country. We explore what’s...

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow joins the Progress Canada Podcast to discuss her mission to restore stability and affordability to a city in transition. Focusing on results over rhetoric, Chow breaks down her strategy for making the city more livable by restoring the TTC, improving public safety, and making housing more affordable for everyone. Topics Include: Olivia Chow • Toronto City Hall • Municipal...

The On Message panel evaluates Mark Carney’s first year as Prime Minister, analyzing his international successes at Davos and with the Nordic Alliance, against the domestic pressure of a razor-thin majority and an ongoing cost-of-living crisis. As by-elections and CUSMA negotiations take center stage, the team discusses whether Carney’s polished competence can survive the coming year, which is lik...

Following the 2026 NDP Leadership Convention, veteran strategist Brian Topp joins the podcast to map the party’s recovery from its historic 2025 blowout. Topp discusses Avi Lewis's new mandate, the path to regaining official party status, and how to leverage provincial victories to restore the NDP as a credible national government-in-waiting. Topics include:NDP Leadership 2026 • Avi Lewis • Br...

As the 2026 Democracy xChange conference prepares to take over Toronto this April, Victoria Kuketz joins the Progress Canada Podcast to discuss the summit’s mission to democratize access to big ideas. Topics include:Democracy xChange 2026 • Victoria Kuketz • Daron Acemoglu • Cory Doctorow • Enshitification • Economic Democracy • AI and Human Rights • Digital Sovereignty • Civic Engagement • Politi...

As Ontario Queen’s Park reporters Colin D’Mello and Isaac Callan (Global News) reveal, a 14-week break in legislative sittings hasn't stopped the flow of troubling revelations about the Ford Government. In this episode of the Progress Canada Podcast, we dive into their latest investigative reporting on a government that appears to be increasingly moving its business into the shadows. D’Mello a...

What does it take to lead the PEI Liberal Party back to power, and can a return to principled experience be the key to unseating a long-entrenched government? The PEI Liberal Party has a new leader and a renewed sense of momentum. Robert Mitchell, a former Minister with over a decade of experience in the Legislative Assembly, joins the Progress Canada Podcast to discuss the road back to government...

From City Hall to Parliament Hill, Halifax MP Shannon Miedema joins the Progress Canada Podcast on International Women’s Day. We discuss her transition from municipal climate leadership to federal politics, her work on the Environmental Caucus, and the push for a National Women’s Health Strategy. Episode Chapters:0:00 - Intro2:10 - Entering Politics6:45 - Climate leadership in Halifax11:20 - Parli...

As Canada prepares for renewed trade negotiations with the United States and Mexico, Canadian Federation of Agriculture President Keith Currie joins the Progress Canada Podcast to explain what’s at stake for farmers, food producers, and Canada’s economic sovereignty. Topics include:Canadian agriculture • Canadian Federation of Agriculture • CUSMA • Canada–US trade • Agricultural trade • Food secur...

Who will lead the federal NDP into its next era, and can the party rediscover the politics of possibility before the next election? With the NDP leadership race entering its final month, our National Wrap-Up panel convenes to dissect the state of the contest following the high-stakes debate in British Columbia. We break down the mechanics of the race, how momentum is shifting between the candidate...