Canusa Street - Intersecting the Canada U.S. Relationship

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The Case for Saving Nature with Enric Sala Jan 06, 2022

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In this exciting episode, Chris and Scotty have a conversation with conservationist Enric Sala, an explorer-in-residence with National Geographic. They discuss his work, writings, Canada, narwhals, and his latest film, "The Last Ice" which is available on Disney+. Clips from "The Last Sea Ice" used by permission.

The Opposite of the Charlie Brown Tree Dec 22, 2021

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In the last episode, Chris and Scotty spoke with the Premier of Nova Scotia about the holiday tradition of sending a spruce to the City of Boston for it's annual holiday tree display in Boston Common. This episode, they speak with Commissioner of Boston Parks & Recreation Ryan Woods on the receiving end of that tree's historic journey. Special thanks to the City of Boston for additional provided audio at the beginning of the show!

From Nova Scotia With Love Dec 10, 2021

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Did you know that the City of Boston and the Province of Nova Scotia have history? Good history! Join our hosts as Scotty and Chris share some special holiday memories with Premier Tim Houston of Nova Scotia, and discuss the continuing importance of the US/Canada relationship.

Electric Vehicles on Canusa Street Nov 16, 2021

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Electric vehicles are transforming the automotive industry and both Canada and the United States are poised to be major participants as consumer markets, raw materials suppliers, and vehicle producers. In this episode, Scotty and Chris are joined by David Patterson of General Motors and Nate Baguio of Lion Electric to discuss the future of electric vehicles and the cross-border supply chains in feeding the market's growth.

Trucks, Trains and Supply Chains Oh My! Nov 05, 2021

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Supply chains are the talk of the town right now, especially on Canusa Street. In this episode, Scotty and Chris talk with David Woodruff and Eric Hampton about how the border works with trucking and rail, and how regulation on each side of the border affect the movement of goods.

A New Ambassador to Canada w/ Gov Ed Rendell Nov 03, 2021

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Gov. Ed Rendell rejoins the Canusa Street hosts to discuss the new US ambassador to Canada, David L. Cohen, who was just confirmed by the US Senate. He also happened to be the Governor's Chief of Staff. Learn how this new ambassador can get things done in the US/Canada relationship.

The Wright Side of the River Oct 18, 2021

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2,000 kilometres long with a basin slightly larger than France, the Columbia River is the longest waterway in the Pacific Northwest and a critical source of hydroelectricity. This week, Scotty and Chris are joined by Steve Wright to discuss the ongoing renegotiation of the Columbia River Treaty and its impact on Canada and the United States.

Another View on Afghanistan Oct 08, 2021

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In this episode, Chris and Scotty take another look at Canada's involvement in the War in Afghanistan with journalist Kevin Newman. Remember, the actions in Afghanistan were not just an American war, but a coalition effort where nations like Canada joined in.

To The Borderline (or close to it) with Rep. Huizenga Sep 28, 2021

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Within the same week, the White House announced it would be loosening restrictions on international air travelers and kicked the can down the road for another month on travel restrictions at the U.S.-Canada land border. This week, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI 2nd District) joins Scotty and Chris to discuss the bipartisan effort to reopen the border and a host of other topics from American attitudes about the Ambassador Bridge to the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Shoulder to Shoulder: CAN/USA in Afghanistan Sep 24, 2021

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Now that the Taliban have recaptured control of the Afghanistan, Canadian and American veterans alike reflect on their years in combat and reckon with the outcome of America's longest war. On this episode of Canusa Street, Chris and Scotty are joined by Col. Charles Hamel of the Canadian Armed Forces and journalist Neil Macdonald of the CBC to discuss the War in Afghanistan, Canada’s role in the conflict, and what the United States’ messy exit means for U.S.-Canada relationsNow that the Taliban have recaptured control of the Afghanistan, Canadian and American veterans alike reflect on their years in combat and reckon with the outcome of America's longest war. On this episode of Canusa Street, Chris and Scotty are joined by Col. Charles Hamel of the Canadian Armed Forces and journalist Neil Macdonald of the CBC to discuss the War in Afghanistan, Canada’s role in the conflict, and what the United States’ exit means for U.S.-Canada relations

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