Nathaniel Erskine-Smith: From High School VP to Federal MP

Jann, Caitlin and Sarah begin by reflecting on the democratic process and the importance of civic engagement and the Canadian federal election results. They revisit the Blue Origin celebrity backlash and touch on the pricing controversy surrounding Amazon and tariff implications for consumers before welcoming special guest, Nathaniel Erskine-Smith.Nate and Caitlin went to high school together! There's a bit of reminiscing, but then he details his journey into politics and animal welfare advocacy. They explore the challenges of balancing personal life with political responsibilities, the importance of community representation, and the legislative process in Parliament. The conversation highlights the sacrifices made by individuals in these fields and the need for understanding and collaboration across political lines. More About Nathaniel Erskine-Smith: Nate's been the Member of Parliament for Beaches-East York since 2015, he's known for his independence, and he's worked to support workers, advance climate action,  improve healthcare, strengthen our social safety net, protect animals, and more. Since December 2024, he's served as the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure. Before politics, Nate practised commercial litigation, having studied law and political philosophy at Queen’s and Oxford. He was once a decent baseball pitcher. https://www.ourcommons.ca/members/en/nathaniel-erskine-smith(88687) Fountain Tire Sale: April 28th to June 14th, get up to 20% off select tires. PLUS, up to $120 off a set of select Goodyear tires with a mail in rebate. Plus, $50 off any service when you spend at least $150 when you purchase select tires. Find a location near you: ⁠https://www.fountaintire.com/⁠ Leave us a voicenote! ⁠https://jannardenpod.com/voicemail/⁠ Get access to bonus content and more on Patreon: ⁠https://patreon.com/JannArdenPod⁠ Order ONLYJANNS Merch: ⁠https://cutloosemerch.ca/collections/jann-arden⁠ Connect with us: ⁠www.jannardenpod.com⁠ ⁠www.instagram.com/jannardenpod⁠ ⁠www.facebook.com/jannardenpod⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices