Episodes

  • What We Give with Jin-Ling Chen

    What We Give with Jin-Ling Chen
    May 16 2024
    This episode features Jin-Ling Chen, the Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Toronto. She has decades of diplomatic experience all over the world, including Vietnam, Malaysia, the USA, and Canada. On this episode, I was pleased to speak with her about Taiwan’s political switch from dictatorship to democracy, Taiwan's relationship with Canada, and what Jin-Ling’s hopes are for the future of Taiwan on the international stage.
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    34 mins
  • What We Give with Althia Raj

    What We Give with Althia Raj
    Nov 30 2023
    This episode features Althia Raj, an award-winning journalist and national columnist with the Toronto Star. Althia serves as a host and producer of the bi-monthly podcast, “It’s Political” and you may also find her as a regular weekly panelist on CBC's "At Issue" panel. Althia and I discuss her unique perspective on the intersection of politics and journalism.
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    29 mins
  • What We Give with Andrew P.W. Bennett

    What We Give with Andrew P.W. Bennett
    Sep 21 2023
    On this episode, I will be speaking to Rev. Dr. Andrew P.W. Bennett, Director of Cardus Faith Communities at Cardus, Canada’s faith-based think-tank and ordained deacon in the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church. Andrew has served in numerous leadership positions throughout his life, including Canada's first Ambassador for Religious Freedom and Head of the Office of Religious Freedom from 2013 to 2016. I was pleased to speak to him about his role in bridging the gap between religion and politics.
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    38 mins
  • What We Give with Carmen Tan and Mila Abellera

    What We Give with Carmen Tan and Mila Abellera
    Jun 8 2023
    Today I'm joined by Carmen Tan and Mila Abellera, Outreach Workers of the Ministry Team for the Toronto City Mission. It's a non-profit, Christ-centred organization that focuses on community and relationship-building in areas impacted by poverty. During our conversation, I was pleased to learn more about Carmen and Mila's remarkable work with the organization in our community.
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    28 mins
  • What We Give with Chris Hall

    What We Give with Chris Hall
    Jun 1 2023
    On this episode, I'll be speaking to Chris Hall, retired editor of CBC’s National Affairs and Host of the weekly political program, “The House.” Chris has been a prominent figure in Canadian media over the past decades, providing unparalleled coverage of national and international events. I was pleased to talk to him about his career in journalism and his insights on Canadian politics.
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    39 mins
  • What We Give with John Ivison

    What We Give with John Ivison
    May 18 2023
    In this episode, I talk to John Ivison, journalist for the National Post and Ottawa Bureau Chief. He is also the author of two books, “The Riotous Passions of Robbie Burns” and “Trudeau: The Education of a Prime Minister.” I have known John for years and was pleased to hear his insights on politics and his experiences covering major events in Canadian history.
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    36 mins
  • Scarborough-Guildwood Virtual Town Hall with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority

    Scarborough-Guildwood Virtual Town Hall with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
    May 12 2023
    Join me, City Councillor Paul Ainslie, and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's Chief Executive Officer John MacKenzie, in a recording of a Town Hall Meeting from April 27, 2023.
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    48 mins
  • What We Give with Georgina Steinsky

    What We Give with Georgina Steinsky
    May 11 2023
    This episode features Georgina Steinsky, Co-President of the Masaryk Memorial Institute. It's an organization that promotes the Czech and Slovak culture through community events and has contributed to the protection of the local park. Georgina speaks to me about the profound impact her organization has had on our community of Scarborough-Guildwood.
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    36 mins