Best The Macdonald Laurier Institute Podcasts (2025)

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Indigenous students thrive earning degrees in their communities: Ken Coates & Sheila North 36:12

2d ago36:12

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, where we dive into the ideas and policies shaping Canada's future! In this episode, Ken Coates, director of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute's Indigenous Affairs Program, speaks with Sheila North, a journalist, storyteller, and former Grand Chief of Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak. When it comes to post-secondary educ…

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From Integration to Domination: Loay Alshareef on Radicalism in the West 43:32

10d ago43:32

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In this episode, MLI Senior Fellow Casey Babb sits down with Loay Alshareef – a Saudi intellectual, historian, and prominent thought leader who has dedicated his career to promoting interfaith dialogue and mutual understanding across the Middle East. Loay challenges the narratives that dominate Western discourse—from the myth of Israel as a colonia…

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How provincial trade barriers rip off Canadians: Peter Copeland & Ryan Manucha 51:29

12d ago51:29

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, where we dive into the ideas and policies shaping Canada's future! In this episode, Peter Copeland, Deputy Director of the Domestic Policy Program at the Macdonald Laurier Institute, sits down with Ryan Manucha, a leading expert on interprovincial trade. Manucha offers a compelling vision of how Canada's provinces ca…

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Can Europe guarantee its own security? Balkan Devlen and Peter Hefele 41:00

24d ago41:00

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, where we dive into the ideas and policies shaping Canada's future! In this episode, Balkan Devlen, Studio Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute, sits down with Peter Hefele, Policy Director at the Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies. Hefele pulls back the curtain on Europe's high-stakes challenges: Can G…

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Can the CBC survive without government subsidies? Peter Copeland and Peter Menzies 57:01

26d ago57:01

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, where we dive into the ideas and policies shaping Canada's future! In this episode, Peter Copeland, Deputy Director of the Domestic Policy Program at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute (MLI), sits down with Peter Menzies, MLI Senior Fellow, former publisher of the Calgary Herald, and past Vice Chair of the CRTC. Menzies…

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Between Shadow and Sunrise: Palestine's Unwritten Future 57:45

1M ago57:45

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In this episode, Casey Babb sits down with Ahmed Alkhatib, a Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council, to discuss the complex and evolving situation in Gaza, the rise of Hamas, and the broader implications for Palestinians and Israelis. Alkhatib, a former Gaza resident, shares his personal experiences growing up amidst the violence of the Second Intif…

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Tackling Canada's housing crunch: Peter Copeland and Ross McKitrick 44:42

1M ago44:42

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, where we dive into the ideas and policies shaping Canada's future! In this episode, Peter Copeland, Deputy Director of the Domestic Policy Program at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, sits with Ross McKitrick, professor of economics at the University of Guelph. In a recent commentary series for MLI, McKitrick looks at…

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Lithuania - A shining city on the front lines of democracy with Mantas Adomenas 30:13

1M ago30:13

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In this episode of Active Measures, we focus on Lithuania—a frontline nation in the global struggle against authoritarian threats. As a refuge for exiled Belarusian and Russian activists, Lithuania has emerged as a beacon of democratic resilience, courageously confronting Vladimir Putin’s aggressive campaign against freedom and democracy. Marcus Ko…

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The Rebirth of Antisemitism in the 21st Century 59:57

1M ago59:57

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In this episode of The Promised Land, Senior Fellow Casey Babb sits down with David Hirsh, CEO of the London Centre for the Study of Contemporary Antisemitism, to explore the resurgence of antisemitism in the 21st century. Together, they discuss the intersection of anti-Zionism and antisemitism, the impact of the October 7th attacks on Jewish commu…

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How are First Nations' fish farms transforming the West Coast?: Ken Coates and Dallas Smith 33:23

2M ago33:23

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, where we dive into the ideas and policies shaping Canada's future! In this compelling episode, the Macdonald-Laurier Institute's Director of Indigenous Affairs, Ken Coates, sits with Dallas Smith, spokesperson for the First Nations for Finfish Stewardship (FNFFS) and a member of the Tlowitsis First Nations in Campbel…

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More regulations, fewer families—explaining North America's housing crisis: Peter Copeland and Tim Carney 41:41

2M ago41:41

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, where we dive into the ideas and policies shaping Canada today! In this episode, Peter Copeland, Deputy Director of the Domestic Policy Program at the Macdonald Laurier Institute, sits down with Tim Carney, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. In their discussion, Carney provides a comprehensive overvi…

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Does salmon farming have a future in Canada?: Ken Coates and Linda Sams 32:28

2M ago32:28

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, where we dive into the ideas and policies shaping Canada's future! In this episode, the Macdonald-Laurier Institute's Ken Coates sits down with Linda Sams, biologist with over 37 years of business and management experience in the aquaculture sector, and an expert in the Canadian salmon farming industry. In this insig…

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The New Face of an Ancient Hatred: Irwin Cotler in Conversation with Casey Babb 1:07:00

3M ago1:07:00

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In this episode, we are privileged to welcome Irwin Cotler to the show. Irwin is not just a scholar of human rights - he is one of its fiercest defenders. A former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, an advocate for political prisoners across the world, and now a Nobel Peace Prize nominee, he has spent his career exposing injustice,…

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Happily ever after? The case for marriage in Canada: Peter Copeland, Andrea Mrozek & Peter Jon Mitchell 59:28

3M ago59:28

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, where we dive into the ideas and policies shaping Canada's future! In this episode, Peter Copeland, Deputy Director of the Domestic Policy Program at the Macdonald Laurier Institute, sits down with Cardus' Senior Fellow Andrea Mrozek and Program Director Peter Jon Mitchell. The discussion covers the trends and social…

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British Columbia's salmon farmers caught in the net: Ken Coates and Brian Kingzett 39:02

3M ago39:02

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, where we discuss the ideas and policies shaping Canada today! In this episode, the Macdonald-Laurier Institute's Ken Coates sits down with Brian Kingzett, Executive Director of the BC Salmon Farming Association, to discuss the future of salmon farming in British Columbia. Kingzett provides a comprehensive overview of…

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The great tug-of-war over Greenland: Alex Dalziel, Jon Rahbek-Clemmensen, Christian Keldsen, Marisol Maddox, and Jessica Shadian 53:54

3M ago53:54

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, where we discuss the ideas and policies shaping Canada today! In this episode, Senior Fellow Alex Dalziel is joined by a panel of experts to examine Greenland's pivotal position at the intersection of global superpowers vying for influence in the North American Arctic. Guests Jon Rahbek-Clemmensen of the Royal Danish…

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Empowering the Silent Majority: ADL's Susan Heller Pinto in conversation with Casey Babb 45:47

3M ago45:47

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In this episode, MLI senior fellow Casey Babb sits down with Susan Heller Pinto, Vice President of International Policy at the Anti Defamation League (ADL), to explore the enduring fight against antisemitism. As the world grapples with rising hostility toward Jewish communities and a resurgence of radical ideologies, the ADL's mission has never bee…

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Identity politics and the capture of canadian research funding: Peter Copeland and Dave Snow 52:36

3M ago52:36

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, where we discuss the ideas and policies shaping Canada today! In this episode, Peter Copeland, Deputy Director of the Domestic Policy Program at the Macdonald Laurier Institute, sits down with Dave Snow, MLI senior fellow and associate professor at the University of Guelph, to discuss the growing influence of diversi…

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US-Canada defense and security cooperation in the Trump era: Balkan Devlen, Jamie Tronnes, Richard Shimooka, and Alexander Lanoszka 35:12

3M ago35:12

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, where we discuss the ideas and policies shaping Canada today! In this episode, a panel of MLI experts discuss the defense and security aspects of the Canada-U.S. relationship in the aftermath of the Trump presidency. Transatlantic Program Director Balkan Devlen is joined by Jamie Tronnes, Executive Director of MLI's …

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Breaking the cycle: Peter Copeland and Marcell Wilson 50:25

3M ago50:25

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, where we discuss the ideas and policies shaping Canada today! Peter Copeland, Deputy Director of Domestic Policy at MLI is joined by Marcell Wilson, founder and head of the One by One Movement, a groundbreaking organization dedicated to preventing violence and helping people transition out of gang life. Marcell bring…

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Navigating 2025, foreign policy in the year ahead: Double Trouble with Balkan Devlen and Jonathan Berkshire Miller 34:46

4M ago34:46

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Welcome to Double Trouble, a special foreign policy focused podcast series within MLI's Inside Policy Talks, to address the growing challenge of the Sino-Russian axis of authoritarianism facing the West. In this episode, hosts Balkan Devlen and Jonathan Berkshire Miller look at the year ahead in foreign policy and global security. They talk about T…

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Rising Social Tensions and Law Enforcement: Escalating protests, demonstrations, and hate crimes 53:05

4M ago53:05

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In this episode, Peter Copeland, Deputy Director of Domestic Policy at MLI interviews Mark Sandler, a distinguished criminal lawyer, educator, and Chair of the Alliance of Canadians Combatting Antisemitism. Mark has an extensive background in addressing hate crimes and shaping policy responses to protests and public order challenges. Together, they…

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Empowering First Nations' economic growth in Canada: Ken Coates and Kody Penner 31:25

4M ago31:25

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, where we discuss the most pressing policy issues shaping Canada's indigenous economic development! In this episode, the Macdonald-Laurier Institute's Indigenous Affairs Program Director, Ken Coates, is joined by Kody Penner, Vice President of Corporate Development for Nations Royalty. Penner provides valuable insight…

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Tariffs, Trump, and the Canadian oil and gas sector: Heather Exner-Pirot and Lisa Baiton 28:32

4M ago28:32

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Please like, comment, share, and subscribe! In this episode, Heather Exner-Pirot, MLI's director of energy, natural resource, and environment, sits down with Lisa Baiton, President and CEO of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, to discuss the …

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Reclaiming Sir John A. Macdonald for the next generation: Patrice Dutil and Lindsay Shepherd 27:28

4M ago27:28

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, where we discuss the most pressing policy issues shaping Canada In this episode, Patrice Dutil, a senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, sits down with Lindsay Shepherd, the author of the new children's book "A Day with Sir John A." Shepherd discusses her motivation for writing the book, which aims to intr…

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Taiwan Power: Taiwan's Experience & Defence Against PRC FIMI with Ben Graham Jones 27:52

4M ago27:52

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In this episode, we’ll explore how one of the world’s most vulnerable nations—Taiwan, which faces a daily barrage of Chinese state information and influence operations—has successfully built resilience against PRC information warfare . We’ll delve into Taiwan’s comprehensive, whole-of-society approach to countering these threats. Joining me today i…

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Russia after the fall of Assad: Balkan Devlen, Alexander Lanoszka, and Richard Shimooka 32:40

4M ago32:40

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Welcome to Double Trouble, a special foreign policy focused podcast series within MLI's Inside Policy Talks, to address the growing challenge of the Sino-Russian axis of authoritarianism facing the West. In this episode, host Balkan Devlen sits down with MLI Senior Fellows Alexander Lanoszka and Richard Shimooka to discuss the fall of the Assad reg…

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Islam, Liberty, and the Middle East 54:15

4M ago54:15

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In this episode of the Promised Land podcast, Deputy Director of Domestic Policy and Promised Land project lead Peter Copeland interviews Mustafa Akyol, a senior fellow at the Cato Institute, where he focuses on the intersection of public policy, Islam, and modernity. Together, they discuss Islam and western civilization, sorting through the tensio…

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Can Canada still build affordable homes?: Tim Sargent and Aled Ab Iorweth 44:23

4M ago44:23

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, where we discuss the most pressing policy issues shaping Canada. In this episode, Tim Sargent, Director of the Domestic Program at MLI, is joined by Aled ab Iorweth, Deputy Chief Economist with the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC,) a leading voice in housing policy and economics. Together, they dive dee…

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The promise and peril of the AI Revolution: Peter Copeland and Ryan Khurana 51:01

5M ago51:01

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, the flagship video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. In this episode, Peter Copeland, Deputy Director of MLI’s Domestic Policy Program, is joined by Ryan Khurana, Senior Fellow at the Foundation for American Innovation and Machine Learning Lead at Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE). Together, they d…

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From Isolation to Unity: Andrew Bennett on pluralism, faith, and the fight against antisemitism 48:43

5M ago48:43

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In this episode, we turn our focus to the power of interfaith allyship in confronting antisemitism and championing pluralism. Reverend Dr. Andrew Bennett is uniquely suited to this conversation. As Canada’s first ambassador for religious freedom, a Deacon of the Catholic Church, and the program director for faith communities at Cardus, his career h…

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Does Canada's lack of an "Intelligence Culture" put us at risk?: Alexander Dalziel and Michelle Tessier 27:23

5M ago27:23

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, the flagship podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. In this episode, Senior Fellow Alexander Dalziel explores intelligence in Canadian policy-making with Michelle Tessier, a former Deputy Director of Operations at the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS). The discussion highlights challenges in developi…

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SPECIAL FEATURE - Intellectual discourse in Canadian's public and educational landscapes: Peter Copeland with Christopher Dummitt & Lindsay Shepherd 30:09

5M ago30:09

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, the flagship video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. In this special feature episode of Inside policy, Peter Copeland, Deputy Director in the domestic policy program here at MLI, is joined by Christopher Dummitt, Professor of History at Trent University, National Post columnist, and MLI Senior fellow, as we…

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Double Trouble: The challenge of China and Russia (Live in Calgary) 59:06

5M ago59:06

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On December 3, 2024, the Macdonald-Laurier Institute (MLI) hosted a live panel event in Calgary entitled: The challenge of China and Russia, in the Arctic and in our supply chains. The panel featured four of MLI's esteemed thought leaders: - Balkan Devlen, director of the transatlantic program (moderator) - Jonathan Berkshire Miller, director of fo…

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Indigenous entrepreneurs are going global – and succeeding: Ken Coates w/ Karen Ogen-Toews & Matt Vickers 55:04

5M ago55:04

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute! In this episode, Ken Coates, Director of Indigenous Affairs at MLI, sits down with Karen Ogen-Toews, President and CEO of the First Nations LNG Alliance, and Dr. Matt Vickers, CEO of Northern Nations, and a long-time advocate for indigenous economic develo…

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Confiscating Russia's frozen assets for Ukraine's reconstruction: Double Trouble with Balkan Devlen and Aaron Gasch Burnett 35:07

5M ago35:07

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Welcome to Double Trouble, a special foreign policy focused podcast series within MLI's Inside Policy Talks, to address the growing challenge of the Sino-Russian axis of authoritarianism facing the West. In this episode, MLI's Balkan Devlen sits down with Aaron Gasch Burnett to discuss an innovative policy solution to fund Ukraine's war effort and …

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Israel's multi-front war: The physical, legal, and narrative battleground 34:55

5M ago34:55

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On November 18, the Macdonald-Laurier Institute hosted Arsen Ostrovsky for a compelling discussion on Israel's conflicts with Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran, exploring the broader implications for Canada and global stability. In this episode, we’d like to share that discussion with you. Arsen Ostrovsky is a distinguished expert in international law and…

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A Hereditary Chief's transformative vision: Ken Coates and Tyee Hasheukumiss (Richard George) 1:02:18

5M ago1:02:18

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. In this episode, Ken Coates, Director of Indigenous Affairs at MLI, sits down with Tyee Hasheukumiss (Richard George), Ha’wiih (Hereditary Chief) of the Ahousaht Nation on the West Coast of Vancouver Island, to discuss the unique governance structure and e…

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Hostages, Tunnels, and Urban Combat: Israel’s Fight Against Hamas and Hezbollah 45:08

6M ago45:08

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In this episode, MLI Senior Fellow Casey Babb interviews Urban Warfare expert John Spencer on Israel's complex battle against Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon. Spencer outlines Hamas' guerrilla tactics, embedded within dense civilian areas where people ae used as human shields and which complicate hostage rescue efforts for Israel. The conver…

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The evolving battlegrounds of free speech: Peter Copeland and Kristopher Kinsinger 47:30

6M ago47:30

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. In this episode, Peter Copeland, Deputy Director of MLI's Domestic Program, is joined by Kristopher Kinsinger, an Ontario lawyer and civil liberties advocate, to discuss the pressing issues surrounding freedom of expression and freedom of peaceful assembly…

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Trouble at the Canada-US border? Alex Dalziel and Jamie Tronnes 18:47

6M ago18:47

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. In this episode, Alex Dalziel, Senior Fellow and National Security Project Lead at MLI, sits down with Jamie Tronnes, the Executive Director of MLI's Center for North American Prosperity and Security in Washington, DC. They dive deep into the pressing issu…

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The Prelude to Genocide: Antisemitism, Memory and Moral Urgency in Canada 36:25

6M ago36:25

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In this powerful episode of The Promised Land, host Dagny Pawlak speaks with Éloge Butera, a survivor of the Tutsi genocide in Rwanda and a member of the Jewish community, about the rising tide of antisemitism in Canada. Drawing from his unique perspective, Butera reflects on the dangerous parallels between the rhetoric surrounding Jews today and t…

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Defeating Ideology in the Israel Gaza War 26:50

6M ago26:50

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In this episode, MLI Senior Fellow Casey Babb speaks with Einat Wilf, an expert in Middle Eastern affairs, about the ideological underpinnings driving conflicts in Israel and the region. They discuss how Israel's recent period of perceived safety masked growing threats, highlighting the need to counteract ideologies like Palestinianism and Hezbolla…

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Canada’s struggle against transnational crime & money laundering: Alex Dalziel and Jamie Ferrill 33:22

6M ago33:22

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. In this episode, Alex Dalziel sits down with Jamie Ferrill, Head of Financial Crime Studies & Lecturer at the Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security, to tackle Canada’s growing challenges with transnational crime and money laundering. Ferrill …

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The disturbing truth of Canada’s euthanasia program: Peter Copeland and Ramona Coelho 18:16

6M ago18:16

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Welcome to Inside Policy, the flagship video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. In this episode, Peter Copeland, Deputy Director of MLI’s Domestic Policy Program, is joined by Senior Fellow Dr. Ramona Coelho, a family physician from London, Ontario, whose practice is dedicated to serving marginalized communities. Together, they discuss Dr.…

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Using the Notwithstanding clause to fix our justice system: Peter Copeland and Ryan Alford 37:34

7M ago37:34

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. In this episode, Peter Copeland, Deputy Director of MLI's Domestic Program, is joined by Ryan Alford, a professor of law and MLI Senior Fellow. They delve into the pressing issues surrounding mandatory minimums and the evolving landscape of criminal justic…

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Double Trouble: Our fear of escalation makes the West look weak / Balkan Devlen with Edward Hunter Christie 41:16

7M ago41:16

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Welcome to Double Trouble, a special foreign policy focused podcast series within MLI's Inside Policy Talks, to address the growing challenge of the Sino-Russian axis of authoritarianism facing the West. In this episode, MLI's Balkan Devlen sits down with Edward Hunter Christie, a senior research fellow at the Finnish Institute of International Aff…

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Is Canada winning the fight against crime?: Peter Copeland and Dave Snow 37:34

7M ago37:34

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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. In this episode, Peter Copeland, Deputy Director of MLI's Domestic Program, is joined by Dave Snow, a professor of political science at the University of Guelph and MLI Senior Fellow, to explore the complexities of bail legislation and crime trends in Cana…

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Beyond Borders: How the Middle East Conflict Resonates in Canada's Jewish Communities 40:57

7M ago40:57

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In this episode of the Promised Land Podcast, MLI Senior Fellow Casey Babb sits down with Ambassador Immo Moed to discuss how the escalating conflict in the Middle East, particularly in Israel, is reverberating through Canadian society. Ambassador Moed sheds light on the challenges facing Jewish communities in Canada as they confront rising tension…

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Influencers at the Gate: The Role of Influencers in Russian Info & Influence Ops 37:16

7M ago37:16

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In this episode, your host, Marcus Kolga, travels to Tallinn Estonia where he meets with leading global expert on Russian influence and information operations, Molly McKew, to talk about the role of domestic US and Canadian influencers in those operations, their impact on our society, and about those nations that have successfully challenged them, …

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