The Civic Square with Rory Nisan
The Civic Square with Rory Nisan
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The Civic Square Podcast with Deputy Mayor Rory Nisan is about what is happening in our local communities, impacting our daily lives, and what we can do to make things better. Hosted by Rory Nisan, an elected official in Burlington, Ontario, Canada, the podcast brings together local leaders, policymakers and influencers around the table for in-depth, personal exchanges on the issues of our time.
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The podcast delves into themes such as local governance, community engagement, and social issues, featuring episodes that discuss topics like crime management in Burlington and the importance of diverse representation in local politics. It focuses specifically on making tangible improvements within the community and fostering dialogue around urgent local matters.

The Civic Square Podcast with Deputy Mayor Rory Nisan is about what is happening in our local communities, impacting our daily lives, and what we can do to make things better. Hosted by Rory Nisan, an elected official in Burlington, Ontario, Canada, the podcast brings together local leaders, policymakers and influencers around the table for in-depth, personal exchanges on the issues of our time.
I am joined by Shoaib Ahmed, Founder of Scooty, a Canadian e-scooter company that is active in Brampton, Barrie and Markham, and which recently began a pilot in my hometown of Burlington. Shoaib breaks down the business climate around city halls and talks about how he navigated local public policy to get to where he is today. He also previews some exciting integration with Presto Cards.

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