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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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It was long overdue, and began with a promise: It might start small, covering just a few common drugs, and expand until Canadians without benefits were no longer struggling to afford medication prescribed by doctors under our universal health care sy... more

You may not have heard about it, but the Permanent Joint Board on Defense has been a part of Canada and America's shared strategy for decades. Evidently, however, it may not be as "permanent" as its name suggests.

Recently, the US announced it was p... more

Canada, as you may know, produces a ton of oil. Billions of tons every day, actually. Nearly all the oil we use was taken from the ground, one way or another, right here. And yet! When the Strait of Hormuz shut down, the price Canadians pay for Canad... more

This week we're checking in with the audience on the first few months of CanCon, discussing episodes we did or didn't (yet!) create, reading some of your feedback and getting a feel for where we're at before we dive back in to another few months of C... more

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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?
Jim Stanford
Economist with the Centre For Future Work
Centre For Future Work
Episode: Why are gas prices so high in Canada if we produce our own? It's complicated.
David Moskrop
Writer, political commentator; homeowner
Independent
Episode: The emotional side of the Canadian housing crisis
Alex Boyd
Calgary-based reporter on the Toronto Star's investigations team
Toronto Star Investigations
Episode: What is YouTube 'Slopaganda'? And why is it pushing Alberta separation?
Cam Gordon
Author of Track Changes, The Origin Story of Canadian Music on the Internet
Author
Episode: When music went digital Canada was at the front of the line. What happened?
Katherine Laidlaw
Award-winning freelance writer and editor who investigated Hyper for Be Giant
Be Giant (publication)
Episode: Can Canadian tech fix 911 wait times? Do we trust AI enough to let it try?
Vass Bednar
Managing Director and Co-founder of the Canadian Shield Institute
Canadian Shield Institute
Episode: What makes a company "Canadian" enough for government contracts?
John Helliwell
University of British Columbia Professor Emeritus, co-creator and editor on the World Happiness Report
University of British Columbia
Episode: Canadian happiness scores are dropping fast. Why?
Jonathan Ore
Writer and editor covering the Canadian gaming industry for CBC
CBC
Episode: Canada's a video game powerhouse. Why don't we ever talk about it?

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Jordan Heath-Rawlings
Host of CanCon

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 323 ratings
  • Excellent podcast about Canadian issues

    Podcast Addict
    5
    paultq
    18 days ago
  • Super-Can!

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Infinites Protocol
    Canada25 days 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
    2 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
    Canada2 months ago
  • Great topics!

    I love the variety of topics with Canada always being the center of the story. Super interesting stories and very well produced!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    maxandthepurpledinos
    Canada2 months ago

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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.
The emotional side of the Canadian housing crisis
Q: Okay, I want to talk about how you came to own a house and how I came to own a house because realistically, if probably you looked at both our backgrounds and frankly, the industry that we spent a long time working in, we shouldn't own houses.
We discussed growing up in modest circumstances, the role of luck and timing, and how ownership became possible for us due to a combination of personal choices and fortunate circumstances rather than a straight path.
What makes a company "Canadian" enough for government contracts?
Q: what actually qualifies this time a business as Canadian?
The guest explains that qualification is nuanced and imperfect; while sector standards exist in some areas, most businesses rely on a mix of ownership, control, taxation, and where value is created and retained, with emphasis on not counting firms that are merely registered in Canada but controlled from abroad.
Canada's a video game powerhouse. Why don't we ever talk about it?
Q: What would help grow the grassroots, independent Canadian game scene?
Stability and time for creators to work on passion projects without being overwhelmed by grant applications and funding chase. Improved coverage of the people behind the games, plus continued access to grants and tax credits, could nurture more indie studios and the creation of distinctive, globally recognized Canadian titles.

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This show curates thoughtful conversations on Canadian life, identity, and policy through interviews with journalists, policymakers, and industry experts. Episodes frequently tackle domestic issues such as healthcare system changes, the economics of big industries, media policy, and national culture and identity, often tying in current events and practical implications for Canadians. A distinctive angle is the emphasis on in-depth context over headlines, with guests ranging from researchers and lawyers to industry insiders and journalists, offering nuanced perspectives on how Canada works and where it's headed. The variety—healthcare, media, economy, tourism, and policy—helps listeners gauge practical implications for business, public affai... more

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1. Joe Varner
2. Jim Stanford
3. David Moskrop
4. Alex Boyd
5. Cam Gordon
6. Katherine Laidlaw
7. Vass Bednar
8. John Helliwell

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