Canusa Street - Intersecting the Canada U.S. Relationship

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Farm to Table is now Mine to Iphone Apr 27, 2023

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What do Ontario, Nevada, China and Washington DC have in common? What do Ian Bremmer, Doug Ford and Robbie Diamond have in common? LITHIUM! Jonathan Evans, CEO of Lithium Americas, visits Canusa Street to talk about one of the most important critical minerals for EV batteries, found in Canada and the United States, and what we must do to meet demand.

The Arrow from Canada to Atlanta Apr 20, 2023

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This week we are treated to a live program in Atlanta where Scotty Greenwood talks to Flavio Volpe, the head of Project Arrow, Canada's first zero-emissions concept vehicle. It is a fascinating discussion about where North America is positioned for the future, and what direction we are headed.

Trading Places Apr 13, 2023

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It’s a cross-podcast extravaganza on Canusa Street as Chris and Scotty welcome CSIS’ Trade Guys for a discussion on open markets, USMCA, supply chains, and perennial trade disputes.

Greening the Economy Apr 06, 2023

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Canusa Street is back on the road, recording on the sidelines of the US-Canada Summit in Toronto! This week, Chris and Scotty interview Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose Fernandez on climate policy, critical minerals partnerships, and the global challenges that keep him up at night.

POTUS Has Left the Building Mar 30, 2023

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With President Joe Biden’s visit to Ottawa in the rear-view mirror, Chris sits down with CBC’s Washington-based correspondent Alexander Panetta to discuss Canadians’ reaction to the two-day summit and reflect on policy developments affecting migration, foreign engagement, and cross-border supply chains.

Preview of the Big Show Mar 23, 2023

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This week, President Biden is flying north for the first visit to Canada of his presidency. As Ottawa prepares to welcome the President, Scotty chats with the man at the helm of President Obama’s and then-Vice President Biden’s visits to Canada in 2016: former U.S. Ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman. Tune in for a dynamic discussion on expectations for the upcoming visit, wider geopolitical context, and stories from visits past.

A Conversation with a Parliamentarian from Vancouver Mar 16, 2023

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Scotty and Chris take a walk on the west side of Canusa Street to talk to Member of Parliament Taleeb Noormohamed who represents Vancouver Granville in the Canadian House of Commons. In a wide ranging conversation, the trio discuss the role of volunteerism in society, Taleeb’s famous thesis advisor, and the unique power of the US and Canada as a beacon for freedom and success in the world and how we should approach migration in North America.

Haitian Situation Mar 09, 2023

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Chris and Scotty look south of our borders to Haiti with Benjamin Gedan, Wilson Center Latin American Program Director and former National Security Council South America Director. Things have been on a downward trajectory in Haiti, with intractable poverty, brain drain, natural disasters, crime and political strife. How do the US and Canada figure in helping to turn things around?

Bilateral State of Mind Mar 03, 2023

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With President Joe Biden’s promised trip to Canada around the corner, Chris and Scotty welcome Jennifer Savage, Director of the State Department’s Office of Canadian Affairs, for a conversation on life in the foreign service and US perspective on the bilateral relationship.

You Can Shoot Down a Balloon but You Can’t Wish Beijing Away Feb 23, 2023

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One balloon in the sky over Canada and the United States has focused attention on the challenge that China poses in North America. Chris and Scotty discuss the balloon and global geopolitics with one of the US leading experts on China, Robert Daly.