Best Stewart Muir Media Podcasts (2025)

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"Hotel Pacifico Rim" with Canada’s Ambassador to Japan Ian McKay + Anita Zaenker 1:16:21

6d ago1:16:21

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Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC. 🏨🌄 It’s ‘Hotel Pacifico Rim’ this week as Mike and Geoff welcome Canada’s Ambassador to Japan Ian McKay. Ambassador McKay discusses the importance of Canada-Japan trade, especially for BC which sends minerals, lumber, LNG, propane and…

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BREAKING NEWS: Emergency Pod Cabinet Shuffle Reaction 21:48

14d ago21:48

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Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC. BREAKING NEWS: Join Mike and Geoff for a special "Emergency Cabinet Shuffle Reaction" episode. 🏨🌄 Join Mike McDonald, Kate Hammer, and Geoff Meggs for insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Thank you for joining…

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"Fires, Closures, and Loss" with Kim Haakstad + Jess Ketchum 1:20:33

14d ago1:20:33

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Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC. 🏨🌄 Mike and Geoff welcome Kim Haakstad, president and CEO of the Council of Forest Industries, to Hotel Pacifico. They discuss the troubling state of the industry, impacts of government policy, low harvest levels, and other factors le…

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The $40 Billion Project That Changed Everything 52:37

16d ago52:37

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What does it take to build the largest private investment in Canadian history? Susanna Pierce reveals the inside story of the $40 billion LNG Canada project as it prepares to ship its first cargo – a milestone she helped shape during her tenure as president of Shell Canada. The conversation takes us behind the curtain of mega-project development, w…

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"The Whole Story" with Aaron Gunn 1:23:55

22d ago1:23:55

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Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC. 🏨🌄 North Island-Powell River Conservative MP Aaron Gunn joins Kate, Geoff, and Mike for a wide-ranging discussion that includes his Langford origins, the pathway he followed to become one of BC’s top political influencers in social me…

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"It all fits" with Dallas Smith + Duncan Wlodarczak 1:17:10

29d ago1:17:10

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Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC, the Health Sciences Association of BC, and the British Columbia School Trustees Association. 🏨🌄 Kate and Mike interview First Nations leader and president of Nanwakolas Council Dallas Smith. Smith discusses the progress of reconciliat…

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"The BC NDP has a younger, more dynamic bench" with Adrian Dix 1:22:26

1M ago1:22:26

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Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC, the Health Sciences Association of BC, and the British Columbia School Trustees Association. 🏨🌄 Kate, Mike, and Geoff were joined by Vancouver Kingsway MLA and Minister of Energy & Climate Solutions Adrian Dix for a long-form intervie…

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What can Canada learn from California? 44:39

1M ago44:39

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California's ambitious EV mandate faces serious challenges with the 2026 requirement of 35% zero-emission vehicles while current market share sits at just 20%. Brian Maas, president of the California New Car Dealers Association, explains the growing tension between political ambition and market realities. • California leads the US in electric vehic…

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What is The Golden Triangle? 48:52

1M ago48:52

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The Tahltan Nation of northwestern British Columbia is redefining Indigenous participation in the mining industry, with women leading operations and creating economic prosperity through ownership stakes in major resource projects. • Tahltan territory spans 97,000 square kilometers (size of Portugal) and contains the mineral-rich "Golden Triangle" •…

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"Tough Grandma" Mayor Brenda Locke 1:19:00

1M ago1:19:00

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Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC and the Health Sciences Association of BC. 🏨🌄 Surrey’s Mayor Brenda Locke joins Kate, Geoff, and Mike to talk about meeting the needs of her growing city, specifically discussing gaps in health care delivery and school facilities. Lock…

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Canada Unleashed: The Sleeping Energy Giant 44:50

2M ago44:50

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Send us a text The energy conversation is polarizing. But the reality is multidimensional. Get the full story with host Stewart Muir. Reach out to us with thoughts, questions, or ideas at [email protected] Linkedin Instagram Facebook Twitter 🎧 For audio versions of our podcast visit powerstruggle.ca and listen on the go in your favourite podcas…

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🔥 Heat and Fire with Sean Holman + Fran Yanor 1:23:06

2M ago1:23:06

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Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC and the Health Sciences Association of BC. 🏨🌄 Geoff and Mike welcome Sean Holman to Hotel Pacifico. Holman, a former member of the BC press gallery and pioneer in online journalism, is now a professor in Environmental and Climate Journ…

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Rebuilding Communities Through Indigenous Investment // Chana Martineau 54:45

2M ago54:45

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Shanna Martineau, CEO of Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation (AIOC), shares how loan guarantees are helping Indigenous communities invest in major projects and build economic prosperity. Since 2019, AIOC has facilitated investments totaling over $700 million for 43 Indigenous communities across Alberta and beyond, with the Alberta governme…

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Harman Bhangu: The difference between BC Conservatives & national Conservatives 1:17:53

2M ago1:17:53

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Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC. 🏨🌄 Mike and Geoff welcome BC Conservative MLA Harman Bhangu (Langley-Abbotsford) to Hotel Pacifico. The first-term MLA discusses how the BC Conservative team is taking shape, his motivations for seeking office, and his priorities as T…

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How Coal Powers Your Electric Car // Jean-Baptiste Fressoz 45:15

2M ago45:15

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What if everything we believe about “clean energy” is built on a myth? French historian Jean-Baptiste Fressoz joins Power Struggle to challenge the dominant narrative of energy transition. From coal in electric cars to the illusion of hydrogen aircraft, Fressoz unpacks how modern societies haven’t replaced fossil fuels — they’ve layered more and mo…

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What to do with BC natural resources? ft. Stewart Muir 1:17:03

2M ago1:17:03

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Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC. 🏨🌄 Kate, Mike and Geoff welcome Stewart Muir, Founder and CEO of Resource Works, to the Hotel for a discussion on natural resource development and the policy pivots taking place with the new Mark Carney administration and David Eby go…

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How clean is your energy? // Jason Switzer 39:44

2M ago39:44

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Can you work in oil and gas and still be an environmentalist? Jason Switzer says yes. In this episode, he joins host Stewart Muir to talk certified natural gas, ESG, Indigenous rights, and clean tech in Canada’s energy transition. Like what you heard? Give it a like 👍 Drop a comment 💬 Subscribe 🔔 for more real talk on modern energy. Send us a text …

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Multicultural Communications & Media with Jatinder Rai 1:17:16

2M ago1:17:16

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Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC. 🏨🌄 Kate, Mike and Geoff welcome Jatinder Rai, CEO of Response Advertising, to Hotel Pacifico to discuss BC’s growing diverse communities and how political and media strategies play out differently, including why the Conservatives have…

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Canada almost froze—here’s what saved it // Greg Caldwell 56:26

3M ago56:26

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In January 2024, temperatures in Alberta dropped to -50°C. The electricity grid sent out alerts. Demand skyrocketed. So what kept homes warm? Stewart Muir is joined by Greg Caldwell, Director of Policy and Advocacy at ATCO Gas, for an inside look at the cold snap that put Canada's energy system to the test. They break down the physics of energy del…

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Western Alienation with Cheryl Oates and Erika Barootes 1:07:43

3M ago1:07:43

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Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC. 🏨🌄 This week we've got a crossover pod of sorts, with the hosts of Alberta's "The Discourse" with Cheryl Oates and Erika Barootes, to discuss a serious and hot topic... Western Alienation. Consider it a second in a row #SuperStrategyS…

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Super Strategy Suite with Bob Dewar, Caroline Elliott and Brittney Kerr 1:07:43

3M ago1:07:43

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Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC. 🏨🌄 This week Mike and Kate are away, so Geoff takes over the pod with all-star players! Joining Geoff is a panel of politicos for this post-election super strategy suite episode: Bob Dewar, Caroline Elliott and Brittney Kerr. They'll …

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100th Episode Post-Election Special with David Herle 1:10:31

3M ago1:10:31

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Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC. 🏨🌄 This week Mike, Kate and Geoff welcome David Herle, host of The Herle Burly and Curse of Politics podcasts, to mark the 100th episode of Hotel Pacifico and dive into a discussion about the federal election. In the Strategy Suite, t…

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Is Canada Sleepwalking Into China's Trap | Election Special Ep.7 1:00:09

3M ago1:00:09

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Canada desperately wants to diversify its export economy. Many believe expanding to other markets is critical to dealing with the new tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. But renowned journalist Terry Glavin cautions this shouldn’t mean we integrate with China. The more Canada associates economically with China, the more vulnerable and sub…

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Battle for BC: Predictions! 41:59

3M ago41:59

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Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from BC Dairy, and the NFP. SPECIAL POD: 🏨🌄 This Sunday at Hotel Pacifico Mike McDonald and Richard Zussman launch our "Battle for BC" segment with a riding by riding review of 2025 federal election. Mike and Richard will join us each Sunday during the federal election with a look at a new…

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"Poilievre was channeling Trump" with Don Davies + Caroline Elliott 1:17:04

3M ago1:17:04

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Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC. 🏨🌄 This week Kate, Geoff, and Mike welcome five-term NDP MP Don Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) to Hotel Pacifico. Mr. Davies makes the case for the NDP amidst challenging poll results, and discusses how the NDP has influenced federal pol…

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Snubbing Canada’s Nose at Trump | Election Special Ep.6 51:18

3M ago51:18

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Donald Trump didn’t start the problem. But Jack Mintz knows how to fix it. In the latest episode of the Power Struggle special election series, Mintz tells host Stewart Muir that Canada’s declining productivity started long before the US President’s new tariff war. The solution isn’t slapping the United States with counter-tariffs. The solution is …

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Battle for BC: Vancouver and North of Fraser Review 52:25

3M ago52:25

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Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from BC Dairy, and the NFP. SPECIAL POD: 🏨🌄 This Sunday at Hotel Pacifico Mike McDonald and Richard Zussman launch our "Battle for BC" segment with a riding by riding review of 2025 federal election. Mike and Richard will join us each Sunday during the federal election with a look at a new…

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"Keep Connor McDavid on the Ice" /w former premier, Gordon Campbell + Marko Dekovic 1:19:29

4M ago1:19:29

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Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC. 🏨🌄 This week Kate, Mike, and Geoff welcome the 34th Premier of British Columbia, Gordon Campbell. Gordon discusses the federal election, the US tariff dispute, how Canada needs to build on its strengths, and just get rid of those inte…

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How Trump's Threats Are Reshaping Canada's Energy Strategy | Election Special Ep.5 1:14:44

4M ago1:14:44

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Monica Gattinger wants to know how. How will the federal Liberal and Conservative leaders fast-track the approval of energy projects? The projects that will reduce Canada’s reliance on US markets. Are Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre moving too fast and furiously in trying to respond to the tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump? All to get vote…

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Battle for BC: Fraser Valley & Beyond Hope Review 49:02

4M ago49:02

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Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from BC Dairy, and the NFP. SPECIAL POD: 🏨🌄 This Sunday at Hotel Pacifico Mike McDonald and Richard Zussman launch our "Battle for BC" segment with a riding by riding review of 2025 federal election. Mike and Richard will join us each Sunday during the federal election with a look at a new…

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🇨🇦 Christy Clark on Canada's Energy Future | Power Struggle Ep.4 1:06:20

4M ago1:06:20

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In this episode of Power Struggle – Campaign Edition, former British Columbia Premier Christy Clark joins Stewart Muir to discuss how Canada can reclaim economic leadership in the world — and what the next Prime Minister must prioritize to get us there. From stalled LNG projects to the need for meaningful Indigenous partnerships and long-term regul…

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Election Polling with Greg Lyle + Guest Co-Host Aisha Estey 1:26:57

4M ago1:26:57

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Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC. 🏨🌄 Pollster Greg Lyle (Innovative Research Group) stops by Hotel Pacifico this week to discuss the federal race with Mike, Geoff, and guest co-host Aisha Estey. Greg drills down into the data about what’s driving the Liberal lead in t…

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Jason Kenney on Energy, Recovery, and Canada’s Resilience | Election Special Ep.3 57:50

4M ago57:50

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In this episode of Power Struggle: Election Special, former Alberta Premier and federal cabinet minister Jason Kenney joins Stewart Muir to discuss Canada’s most pressing challenges — from addiction policy to energy infrastructure and national defense. Kenney contrasts Alberta’s recovery-focused approach to addiction with Vancouver’s harm reduction…

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Battle for BC: Suburban Battleground Review 46:34

4M ago46:34

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Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from BC Dairy, and the NFP. SPECIAL POD: 🏨🌄 This Sunday at Hotel Pacifico Mike McDonald and Richard Zussman launch our "Battle for BC" segment with a riding by riding review of 2025 federal election. Mike and Richard will join us each Sunday during the federal election with a look at a new…

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"When Sh*t Really Hit The Fan" with Matt Stickney 1:17:06

4M ago1:17:06

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Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC. 🏨🌄 This week Hotel Pacifico welcomes Matt Stickney, former Senior Advisor to Prime Minister Trudeau. A Surrey boy through and through, Matt discusses working in the PMO, bringing a suburban voice to the table, how premiers make their …

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Goodbye Silver Platter | Election Special Ep.2 with Brian Lee Crowley 1:05:32

4M ago1:05:32

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Can Canada and the US together become the dominant global energy power? Economist Brian Lee Crowley thinks so. He explains how in the latest episode of Power Struggle. Brian says Canada has no choice but to deepen our economic relationship with the US. And despite what Donald Trump says, the Americans are just as dependent on Canada for many produc…

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Battle for BC: Riding x Riding Review 39:24

4M ago39:24

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Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from BC Dairy. SPECIAL POD: 🏨🌄 This Sunday at Hotel Pacifico Mike McDonald and Richard Zussman launch our "Battle for BC" segment with a riding by riding review of 2025 federal election. Mike and Richard will join us each Sunday during the federal election with a look at a new set of ridin…

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"A Chaotic and Dysfunctional System" with Allan Gregg + Caroline Elliott 1:26:36

4M ago1:26:36

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Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC. 🏨🌄 This week Hotel Pacifico welcomes a legend and pioneer in Canadian polling and politics, Allan Gregg. We'll discuss all those things on the pod, and of course, the federal election. Today, Allan can found as a Principal at Earnscli…

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🇨🇦 Polls, Promises, and Politics | Election Special Ep.1 with John Ivison 49:52

4M ago49:52

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Trump looms large over Canada’s 2024 federal election. With recent polling showing a dramatic surge for Mark Carney’s Liberal Party, Canadian voters face a critical decision: who can best navigate the existential economic threat posed by a potential second Trump presidency? Political journalist John Ivison joins Stewart Muir to offer sharp insights…

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Reconcili-ACTION! // Malcolm Macpherson 57:29

4M ago57:29

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Malcolm Macpherson shares his two-decade journey championing Indigenous economic sovereignty through energy law and explains how First Nations are redefining their role as "Resource Rulers" with constitutional rights that fundamentally shape Canada's resource development landscape. Follow us and our guest on social media: Stewart Muir on Linkedin M…

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"More to be Desired" with Áʼa꞉líya Warbus 1:22:14

4M ago1:22:14

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Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC. 🏨🌄 This week Hotel Pacifico welcomes BC Conservative House Leader Áʼa꞉líya Warbus, MLA for Chilliwack-Cultus Lake to the pod. The political newcomer discusses her decision to enter politics last year, her parliamentary responsibilitie…

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"The Tariff War and Budgets" with Trevor Tombe 1:19:59

5M ago1:19:59

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Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC. 🏨🌄 This week Hotel Pacifico welcomes economist Trevor Tombe to discuss the ongoing tariff war with the United States, as well as a deep look into the recent provincial budget in British Columbia. In the Strategy Suite, our hosts will …

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The Energy Lie Canadians Believe—And Why The World Disagrees // Shannon Joseph 58:01

5M ago58:01

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Shannon Joseph once dreamed of being an astronaut, but ultimately chose to tackle humanity's most pressing challenges right here on Earth. With over 15 years of experience in energy, sustainability, and Indigenous relations, Shannon has shaped major federal policies like the Impact Assessment Act and the UNDRIP Act. As Chair of Energy for a Secure …

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Emerging from BC Budget Lockup 51:36

5M ago51:36

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Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC. 🏨🌄 This week Hotel Pacifico Mike McDonald and Geoff Meggs emerge from lockup to report on the BC Budget! Join Mike McDonald, Kate Hammer, and Geoff Meggs for insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Thank you for …

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"Remove the partisan rhetoric" with former BC LG, Janet Austin 1:21:25

5M ago1:21:25

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Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC. 🏨🌄 This week Hotel Pacifico welcomes back the 30th Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, Janet Austin! She served as LG from 2018-2025 and today shares with the podcast the ways she scenario planned through the political shifts as …

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Breaking the Energy Barrier and Rewiring the Future // Woochong Um & Isabel Beltrán of GEAPP 51:18

5M ago51:18

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What if the biggest opportunity to solve climate change isn't where you think it is? While wealthy nations debate their climate goals, organizations like GEAPP are helping developing countries take bold steps to secure a cleaner, more independent energy future. Discover how the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) is tackling some o…

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"Consolidate and Moderate" with Jas Johal 1:19:23

5M ago1:19:23

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Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC. 🏨🌄 This week Hotel Pacifico welcomes no stranger to media or politics, Jas Johal! Jas has had a long career in broadcasting and journalism, was also a former BC Liberal MLA, but has returned to his roots and is known currently as the …

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Powering Tomorrow with Canada’s Energy and Indigenous Strength // Heather Exner-Pirot 57:32

6M ago57:32

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As a Senior Fellow and Director of Energy, Natural Resources, and Environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, and a special advisor to the Business Council of Canada, Heather breaks down the hard truths about Canada’s energy future. She wasn’t always in energy. In fact, her journey started in international development, working in places like Gu…

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"A centrist alternative" with Karin Kirkpatrick 1:20:03

6M ago1:20:03

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Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC. 🏨🌄 This week Hotel Pacifico welcomes Karin Kirkpatrick, former Liberal MLA, former candidate for the BC United party, and eventual Independent candidate in the 2024 provincial election. She joins us for a conversation about rebuilding…

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America’s Energy Shake-Up and What Comes Next // Robert (RJ) Johnston 45:00

6M ago45:00

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Are we in a Cold War where energy is the weapon? Is energy becoming the world’s most powerful strategic asset? As governments refocus on security and affordability, global energy policy is shifting fast. What does this mean for Canada, the US, and the world? Robert “RJ” Johnston is Senior Director of Research at the Center on Global Energy Policy a…

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