Policy Options Podcast

About Policy Options Podcast

Canadians are living through uncertain times. Our country faces interconnected challenges including a new geopolitical world order, economic headwinds, climate change, technological disruptions, shifting demographics and deepening inequality. Futureproofing Canada brings you conversations with the people who are thinking boldly about how to solve these challenges. Each biweekly episode features a frank, in-depth discussion between IRPP president and CEO Jennifer Ditchburn and the leaders who envision a Canada that’s confident and ready to seize opportunities.

Publisher

IRPP

Category

news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 Dec 2015

Latest episode

30 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

227 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Sept 2026

   The Economic Opportunity Beneath Canada’s Defence Push

   Canada’s growing defence ambitions come with an economic opportunity. In this episode of Futureproofing Canada, host Jennifer Ditchburn speaks with Melanie Nadeau, CEO of COVE, about Canada’s defence and ocean technology sector and what it will take to turn new investment into lasting industrial capacity. They discuss the challenges of commercializing Canadian innovation, the importance of procurement and the opportunities for Canadian companies in international markets.

2. 

   29 Jul 2026

   Influencers and the Political Information Ecosystem

   The political information landscape is being reshaped as social media influencers are increasingly at the heart of changes in how news is produced, how campaigns are run, and how citizens engage with politics. But how much do we know about their roles, and what should journalists, policymakers, and civil society make of them? In this live episode of Futureproofing Canada, host Jennifer Ditchburn moderates a panel with leading researchers Elizabeth Dubois, Colette Brin and Arturo Arriagada. Together, they explore the opportunities and risks political influencers present for journalism and democracy, from changing ideas of credibility and expertise to questions about transparency, regulation and the growing power of digital platforms.

3. 

   17 Jun 2026

   What Governments Get Wrong About Implementation

   What Governments Get Wrong About Implementation by IRPP

Who has been a guest on Policy Options Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Zita Cobb
• Tabatha Bull
• Natan Obed

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

80,236

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

16 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 59 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

51

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

92

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