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Ep. 346: The Right Stuff
Stuart McNish invited Judy Desjarlais of TOP NOTCH Oilfield Contractors to join him for a Conversation That Matters about a mindset that will not accept defeat.
Ep. 345: Is all methane created equal?
Stuart McNish invited Dr. Robert Howarth of Cornell University to join him for a Conversation That Matters about digging deeper to understand the complex world of methane.
Ep. 344: How can we stop one billion bottles?
We invited David Katz of Plastic Bank to join us for a Conversation That Matters about working to ensure plastic can be recycled, can be a part of the circular economy and can continue to play a positive role in people’s lives.
Ep. 343: Why farming is a risky business
We invited Kristjan Hebert for a Conversation That Matters episode about the business of farming in Canada.
Ep. 342: Do you put your money where your mouth is?
We invited Sean Carter to join us for a Conversation That Matters about putting your money in investments that support artists.
Ep. 341: Is British Columbia leading the way in digital health?
We invited Dr Sylvain Moreno of Digital Health Circle to join us for a Conversation That Matters about the delivery of healthcare going forward, the expertise he and his team bring to technology innovators, and why BC is positioned to be a world leader in online healthcare.
Ep. 340: What is the magnitude of the Western Alienation plan?
We invited Preston Manning to join us for a Conversation That Matters about Alberta, the current state of discontent and a potential path forward.
Ep. 339: Is the Great Barrier Reef dying?
We invited marine biologist Gareth Phillips to join us for a fascinating Conversation That Matters about the Great Barrier Reef and what we can all do to ensure it remains as healthy as possible.
Ep. 338: Agriculture: problem or solution?
We invited agricultural climate specialist Dr. Jeff Seale to join us for a Conversation That Matters, Food For Thought episode, about working with plants to help reduce carbon in the atmosphere.
Ep. 337: Four Pillars: Did it fail?
We invited Dr. Julian Somers to join us for a Conversation That Matters about how we can develop a path to recovery from homelessness and addiction – a path, he maintains, is attainable for everyone but not by the current methods.
Ep. 336: Can business be a social enterprise?
We invited Chief Clarence Louie to join us for a Conversation That Matters about his businesses, his strategies and how he manages his dual roles as Chief of the Osoyoos Indian Band and as head of the development corporation.
Ep. 335: Are you prepared for uncertainty?
We invited Dr. Vikram Mansharamani to join us for a Conversation That Matters on how to navigate uncertainty.
Ep. 334: Do Catastrophic Predictions Come True?
We invited Dr. Patrick Moore to join us for a Conversation That Matters about predictions of catastrophic threats.
Ep. 333: Why cows might not be the villains of climate change
We invited Dr Frank Mitloehner to join us for a Conversation That Matters about cows, cattle, the environment and how we can’t live without ruminants.
Ep. 332: How well do you know GMO foods?
We invited Nick Saik to join us for a Conversation That Matters about GMOs and what we need to know about them if we hope to feed the world of 2050.
Ep. 331: Canada shouldn't get too smug about democracy
We invited Yasir Naqvi to join us for a Conversation That Matters about the state of democracy in Canada, the ever-present threats and our responsibilities as citizens.
Ep. 330: Is our focus on single-use plastics off base?
We invited Dr Chris DeArmitt to join us for a Conversation That Matters about plastics, the myths and misconceptions.
Ep. 329: Are First Nations and NGOs a good fit?
We invited Chris Sankey to join us for a Conversation That Matters about why it is time for First Nations to speak up and tell others to butt out.
Ep. 328: Are there Ten Years to Midnight?
We invited Blair Sheppard to join us for a Conversation That Matters about the major issues facing us all and the insights, strategies and courage needed to address them.
Ep. 327: Is he the Wayne Gretzky of pulse crops?
We invited Murad Al-Katid, the 2017 Ernst & Young World Entrepreneur of the Year, the man Professor Sylvain Charlebois calls the “Wayne Gretzky of pulses,” to join us for a Conversation That Matters - Food For Thought episode about the limitless possibilities in Canadian agriculture.