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In an era where all debate seems to be increasingly polarized one man tries to have a reasonable conversation. Sometimes it works. Maxed Out, is hosted by Canada’s National Observer’s lead columnist Max Fawcett.
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The energy transition isn’t slowing down. Is Canada? with Sara Hastings-Simon (opens the original)
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Max sits down with University of Calgary's Sara Hastings-Simon to take stock of the global energy transition and what it means for Canada. They talk about the rapid growth of renewables and the future of oil demand, whether the oil sands’ Pathways carbon capture project still makes economic sense and how Prime Minister Mark Carney is handling the climate file. And of course, they dig into Alberta’s data centre boom. Do you agree with Max and Sara? Where do you think they’re wrong? Let us know. M
Canada is sleepwalking into a national security crisis with Patrick Lennox (opens the original)
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On this latest episode of Powerlines, Max speaks with former national security investigator Patrick Lennox about foreign interference, disinformation and why he believes Canadians are "sleepwalking" into a dangerous moment. Prefer watching? Full video episodes are available on Canada's National Observer YouTube channel . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is Canada betting on the wrong energy future? with Heather Exner-Pirot (opens the original)
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Max and Heather Exner-Pirot of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute talk Canada's energy strategy. They get into whether global demand for fossil fuels will continue to grow, if renewables are advancing faster than the industry expects and whether new pipelines still make economic sense. Buckle in. Prefer watching? Full video episodes are available on Canada's National Observer YouTube channel . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is Carney supporting the oil and gas industry or sabotaging it? with Margareta Dovgal (opens the original)
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Max Fawcett sits down with Margareta Dovgal, managing director of Resource Works, for a debate on Canada's energy future. They discuss whether federal climate policies are driving away investment, the future of pipelines and Canada's regulatory system, and much more. Prefer watching? Full video episodes are available on Canada's National Observer YouTube channel . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is Canada Failing the Next Generation? with Paul Kershaw (opens the original)
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Are younger Canadians paying the price for decades of political short-term thinking? Max Fawcett talks with Dr. Paul Kershaw of Generation Squeeze about housing, healthcare, retirement spending, climate policy and the growing generational divide in Canada. They ask a difficult question: can Canada become fair again for young people? Prefer watching? Full video episodes are available on Canada's National Observer YouTube channel . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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