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It's a fascinating time to be Canadian. This is a show that breaks all that wide open. Dangers. Opportunities. The stories that make this country what it is. And what it isn't. Longtime journalist and podcast host Jordan Heath-Rawlings (Elbows Up, The Big Story, The Gravy Train) returns to host critical Canadian Conversations with leading experts and storytellers. These are discussions—about who w... more

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Laura Palmer has been investigating and reporting on crimes on Vancouver Island for years. It's changed the way she sees one of Canada's most gorgeous places, and made her something of a local celebrity. But she's never dug into a case as old as the ... more

Nothing much had ever been expected from soccer in Canada—or at least from men's soccer in Canada, and mainstream soccer fandom. Until recently. After our women's team showed the world we could punch well above our weight in the 2000s, the game start... more

The House of Commons is a staid, formal institution. Right? It's been that way for well over a century. Gentlemen (and eventually Gentlewomen) debating important issues in a dignified manner? Not always.

The real history of our halls of power includ... more

Ticks in this country used to be a minor, if dangerous, annoyance. That's changing quickly. Not only are the traditional deer ticks that we've lived with in some areas of the country spreading further north than ever before, other species that carry ... more

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Recent Guests

Laura Palmer
Host, Island Crime creator and writer
Island Crime
Episode: A trip inside Vancouver Island's dark history
James Sharman
Preeminent soccer analyst and commentator in Canada
Footy Prime (co-host)
Episode: Did Canada just become a 'soccer nation'?
Charlie Feldman
Author of Unparliamentary Tales from Canada's Colorful Parliamentary Past
Author, Parliament Hill anecdotes book
Episode: The strange, silly and sad stories you've never heard about Canadian Parliament
Rebecca Gao
Toronto-based journalist who investigated the tick problem for Be Giant
Be Giant
Episode: How Canada's great outdoors became a ticking time bomb
Craig Brown
Musician associated with Swiss Citizen, Victoria, BC
Swiss Citizen
Episode: How Canada's great outdoors became a ticking time bomb
Matt Strickland
Founding editor of Grand Parade, Halifax news resource
Grand Parade
Episode: Could Halifax's housing strategy be an example for Canadian cities?
Jess Davis
President and principal consultant at Insight Threat Intelligence; president of the Canadian Association for Security and Intelligence Studies; co-host of Secure Line
Insight Threat Intelligence; Canadian Association for Security and Intelligence Studies
Episode: Why is Canada getting a brand new police force?
Nikolas Barry-Shaw
Campaigner on pharmacare issues with the Council of Canadians
Council of Canadians
Episode: What happened to Canada's Pharmacare plan?
Joe Varner
Thought leader and practitioner in intelligence, international security and geo-strategy
MacDonald-Laurier Institute
Episode: The US just paused a joint defence effort. How worried should Canada be?

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Jordan Heath-Rawlings
Host of CanCon

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 331 ratings
  • Great podcast

    I love listening. Great host and very interesting and informative Canadian content. Keep up the good work

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LJ Lexus
    Canadaa month ago
  • Excellent podcast about Canadian issues

    Podcast Addict
    5
    paultq
    2 months ago
  • Super-Can!

    Excellent work on getting to the truth and sharing it with people. Please keep it up.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Infinites Protocol
    Canada2 months ago
  • JHR is truly passionate about journalism and covering topics from a Canadian perspective. The topics and guests are always interesting.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    kappamaki
    3 months ago
  • 911 AI

    Another informative pod. As part of our declining healthcare, emergency response is so important and AI can be useful but how it can be abused scares the heck out of me.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Losertrying
    Canada3 months ago

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Guests are often expert and credible, bringing depth to policy discussions.
Audience values balanced, non-sensational discourse with concrete takeaways for real-world impact.
Listeners appreciate the host's practical, calm, and well-researched approach to Canadian issues.
The show is praised for timely topics and strong production quality.

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Did Canada just become a 'soccer nation'?
Q: How did the World Cup impact Canada's football culture and long-term legacy?
It showed that there is a genuine fan base in cities like Toronto and Vancouver, highlighted the importance of a homegrown pipeline (grassroots, training centers), and underscored the need for sustained corporate and public support to convert temporary excitement into lasting participation and investment.
Did Canada just become a 'soccer nation'?
Q: What did you expect from Canada as hosts and as a country in terms of soccer growth?
The optimism was that hosting would elevate Canada's status in world football, grow the fan base beyond traditional urban centers, and catalyze investment in infrastructure and development while proving that a multi-city, culturally diverse country can support a high-profile global event and sustain interest afterward.
The strange, silly and sad stories you've never heard about Canadian Parliament
Q: How has decorum changed over the years and does it fluctuate today?
Decorum has evolved with changes in media, technology, and social norms; while there are moments of greater civility during wartime or crisis, modern coverage and television have increased the perception of uncivil behavior, though the core human dynamics remain unchanged.
The US just paused a joint defence effort. How worried should Canada be?
Q: Why don't you just start? Like me, I think a lot of people hadn't heard of this before. What exactly is the Permanent Joint Board on Defense?
Joe explains that the PJBD was an advisory body providing unfiltered, unvarnished advice to Canadian and U.S. leaders on continental security, with a history dating back to 1939, and that its role has shifted over time from a powerful decision-making forum to a more ceremonial diplomatic cocktail circuit.
Why are gas prices so high in Canada if we produce our own? It's complicated.
Q: Now, explain to me, and the reason I wanted that background is to get context on the situation that we are currently seeing. So how is or isn't the current war in Iran different from the spike that we saw when Russia invaded Ukraine?
The Iran situation adds a real supply constraint through the Straits of Hormuz, unlike the Ukraine crisis, which was more about market expectations than actual shortages; this time the disruption is more structural, likely leading to sustained higher prices rather than a short-lived spike.

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Candid, policy-forward conversations explore Canadian issues with a mix of expert analysis, investigative context, and real-world implications. Episodes routinely dissect topics like housing affordability, healthcare, energy, national security, and digital culture, often pairing journalists, researchers, and policy thinkers with sharp questions and grounded takeaways. A standout trait is the blend of rigorous analysis and accessible storytelling, plus timely cross-promotions that keep discussions practical for listeners who want to understand how policy choices affect everyday life in Canada. Potential listeners will find this show particularly engaging if they value evidence-based debate, firsthand reporting, and a Canadian-centric lens on... more

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1. Laura Palmer
2. James Sharman
3. Charlie Feldman
4. Rebecca Gao
5. Craig Brown
6. Matt Strickland
7. Jess Davis
8. Nikolas Barry-Shaw

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