The Bellwether
The Bellwether
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The Bellwether is a podcast where students of the Max Bell School of Public Policy at McGill University talk to current MPP students, leading practitioners, and experts on emerging policy issues in Canada and abroad.
The podcast is a part of The Bell, a weekly newsletter where Master of Public Policy students unpack complex policy topics through op-eds, interviews, and briefings.
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The podcast covers a range of topics pertinent to public policy, with episodes focusing on geopolitical issues, language revitalization, labor legislation, and regulatory challenges such as the Online Harms Act. Examples include in-depth discussions like the state of the war in Ukraine and the impact of anti-scab legislation, offering listeners insights into contemporary policy challenges.
The Bellwether is a podcast where students of the Max Bell School of Public Policy at McGill University talk to current MPP students, leading practitioners, and experts on emerging policy issues in Canada and abroad.
The podcast is a part of The Bell, a weekly newsletter where Master of Public Policy students unpack complex policy topics through op-eds, interviews, and briefings.
We’re back with another episode of The Bellwether! This is Part 2 of our series taking a closer look at Section 33 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, better known as the “notwithstanding clause”.
Host Carter Wynne is joined by Cheryl Oates, a public affairs advisor and communications specialist currently serving as Chief of Staff to British Columbia Premier David Eby. Cheryl began her career in journalism before moving into political communications, previously serving as Communications Chief for the former Alberta Premier Rachel Notley.
In this episode, Cheryl guides us through the recent use of the notwithstanding clause in Alberta, exploring its political context and the implications of these decisions for public trust, democratic accountability, and the future of Charter politics in Canada.
Associated with The Bell, The Bellwether is a podcast hosted and produced by students of the Max Bell School of Public Policy at McGill University.
Host: Carter Wynne
Producer: Carter Wynne, Hermon Afowork
Editor-in-Chief: Kimberley Moriarity
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