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WONK is a show about big ideas in unprecedented times. Hosted by Amanda Lang, we unpack some of the most pressing issues and challenges facing Canada, and talk to some leading thinkers and policymakers about how to tackle them. New episodes drop on Thursdays.

This feed also hosts the archive for Public Policy Forum's podcast, Policy Speaking.

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Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
40 minutes
Episodes
149
Years Active
2020 - 2025
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Paul Wells on not being mean, and building an empire

Paul Wells on not being mean, and building an empire

Paul Wells is the dean of political reporting in Canada. For 30 years he wrote for national news outlets before recently launching his own little media empire. He has a buzzing Substack and podcast. …
00:32:01  |   Thu 15 Feb 2024
‘Are you a bot?!’ Shingai Manjengwa on why we shouldn’t fear AI

‘Are you a bot?!’ Shingai Manjengwa on why we shouldn’t fear AI

Shingai Manjengwa is one of the leading AI educators and thinkers. She is the head of AI education at chainML, the founder of Fireside Analytics, and the director of professional development at the V…
00:34:29  |   Thu 08 Feb 2024
Wearables for everyone: Dr. Vivek Goel on data-fueled health care

Wearables for everyone: Dr. Vivek Goel on data-fueled health care

Dr. Vivek Goel was an ace up Canada’s sleeve when the pandemic hit. He’s a physician and top public health researcher. He was on COVID-19’s Immunity Task Force and advised the national body for COVID…
00:31:12  |   Thu 01 Feb 2024
It’s not easy being a Liberal in Alberta. Anne McLellan on a life in politics

It’s not easy being a Liberal in Alberta. Anne McLellan on a life in politics

Anne McLellan is known as ‘Landslide Annie’ for her nail biting wins as a Liberal MP in Alberta. She served as Minister of Natural Resources, Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Minister of Pub…
00:31:39  |   Thu 25 Jan 2024
Chief Crystal Smith on the life-changing impacts of LNG

Chief Crystal Smith on the life-changing impacts of LNG

Crystal Smith is the elected chief of the Haisla National Council and the guiding force behind a multi-billion-dollar LNG project on Haisla territory that is fast becoming a model for Indigenous led …
00:29:22  |   Thu 18 Jan 2024
From space to cabinet: Marc Garneau on a remarkable life

From space to cabinet: Marc Garneau on a remarkable life

Marc Garneau has been a naval officer, an astronaut and a cabinet minister. He’s led the Canadian Space Agency and served as ‘Capcom’ at NASA – that is, the voice of Houston on shuttle missions. For …
00:34:13  |   Thu 11 Jan 2024
Mentoring Elon Musk and the future of wind: Peter Nicholson

Mentoring Elon Musk and the future of wind: Peter Nicholson

Peter Nicholson has advised leaders of the OECD, major corporations and was instrumental in Canada's deficit busting 1995 budget. Today, the dean of public policy thinking in Canada has turned his ef…
00:34:41  |   Thu 21 Dec 2023
Jayna Hefford on launching the Professional Women’s Hockey League

Jayna Hefford on launching the Professional Women’s Hockey League

Jayna Hefford is one of Canada’s most decorated Olympians, having won four straight gold medals. She’s also one of the top goal scorers ever to play the game of hockey. Now she’s turning her consider…
00:24:40  |   Thu 14 Dec 2023
Jeff Elgie on his fight to save local news in Canada

Jeff Elgie on his fight to save local news in Canada

At a time when news outlets are falling into decline and disappearing from the map, Jeff Elgie has been steadily growing Village Media from his base in Sault Ste Marie, Ont. In the process he has wou…
00:33:07  |   Thu 07 Dec 2023
Bob Rae on life at the UN and following in his dad’s footsteps

Bob Rae on life at the UN and following in his dad’s footsteps

As Canada’s ambassador to the United Nations Bob Rae has taken on what may be his most consequential role in a 45-year career largely in public service. From the invasion of Ukraine to the war betwee…
00:23:40  |   Thu 30 Nov 2023
Introducing Wonk

Introducing Wonk

Sounding out smart policy and the passionate people behind it. Wonk is a weekly conversation with the leaders and policymakers who are shaping our democracy, driving the economy, and tackling the iss…
00:00:35  |   Wed 29 Nov 2023
Ep. 78: Growing Canada's Infrastructure with John Casola

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 i…

00:41:20  |   Thu 30 Mar 2023
Ep. 77: Trade and Tough Decisions with Steve Verheul

Ep. 77: Trade and Tough Decisions with Steve Verheul

In this episode of Policy Speaking, Steve Verheul, Canada's former Chief Trade Negotiator, joins host Edward Greenspon to discuss negotiating the new NAFTA, the strength of middle powers, and Canada'…

00:41:52  |   Wed 08 Mar 2023
Ep. 76: Unpacking the Clean Energy Puzzle with Scott Balfour

Ep. 76: Unpacking the Clean Energy Puzzle with Scott Balfour

In this episode of Policy Speaking, Scott Balfour, CEO of Emera joins host Edward Greenspon to discuss the many puzzle pieces inherent in Canada’s energy transition.

Balfour and Greenspon discuss how…

00:33:44  |   Fri 10 Feb 2023
Ep. 75: The Future of Healthcare with Dr. Victoria Lee & Dr. Danielle Martin

Ep. 75: The Future of Healthcare with Dr. Victoria Lee & Dr. Danielle Martin

Paired with the release of the Public Policy Forum’s Taking Back Health Care report, this special edition of Policy Speaking features report authors Dr. Victoria Lee and Dr. Danielle Martin. Dr. Lee,…

00:39:24  |   Tue 24 Jan 2023
Ep. 74: Toward Economic Reconciliation, with Harold Calla and Geordie Hungerford

Ep. 74: Toward Economic Reconciliation, with Harold Calla and Geordie Hungerford

In this episode of Policy Speaking, Harold Calla, executive chair of the First Nations Financial Management Board, and CEO Geordie Hungerford join host Edward Greenspon to discuss a roadmap for achie…

00:40:03  |   Thu 08 Dec 2022
Ep. 73: The Future of Work with Stéphan Déry

Ep. 73: The Future of Work with Stéphan Déry

Stéphan Déry, Assistant Deputy Minister of Real Property Services at Public Services and Procurement Canada, and Edward Greenspon, PPF President and CEO, discussed the future of work and workspaces d…

00:35:30  |   Thu 24 Nov 2022
Ep. 72: An exit interview with B.C. Premier John Horgan

Ep. 72: An exit interview with B.C. Premier John Horgan

In this special edition of Policy Speaking, Edward Greenspon, PPF president and CEO, is joined by outgoing B.C. Premier John Horgan.

On one of his last days as premier of British Columbia, Mr. Horgan…

00:45:19  |   Thu 17 Nov 2022
Ep. 71: Monetary Policy Report with Tiff Macklem

Ep. 71: Monetary Policy Report with Tiff Macklem

In this special edition of Policy Speaking, Edward Greenspon, PPF president and CEO, is joined by Tiff Macklem, Governor of the Bank of Canada, to discuss the latest Monetary Policy Report.

Against a…

00:38:26  |   Fri 28 Oct 2022
Ep. 70: Technology, work and safeguarding the internet

Ep. 70: Technology, work and safeguarding the internet

This week, Edward Greenspon (PPF’s President and CEO) is joined by Chris Barry (President of Microsoft Canada) to discuss all things technology. This episode was recorded at Microsoft’s Toronto Offic…

00:27:48  |   Thu 20 Oct 2022
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