Government Policy Unpacked

In this conversation, Rupesh Patel and Wyatt Tessari L'Allié discuss the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) and its implications for society, governance, and safety. They explore the exponential growth of AI capabilities, the importance of responsible AI governance, and the role of government in regulating AI technologies. The discussion also highlights the potential risks a...

Canada’s carbon tax has been a defining policy in the fight against climate change, but with rising costs and shifting political tides, the tax has been axed. In this episode of Government Policy Unpacked, I dive into why the carbon tax was intr...

In this conversation, as the Ontario election looms, Rupesh Patel and Malumir Logan delve into pressing issues facing Ontarians - healthcare and housing. They discuss the challenges of accessing primary care, the burden on healthcare professionals, and the complexities surrounding housing, including infrastructure and regulatory hurdles. The conversation emphasizes the importance of unde...

In this episode of Government Policy Unpacked, Rupesh Patel and Malumir Logan discuss the recent surprise election in Ontario, emphasizing the importance of voter engagement and understanding party platforms. They explore how civic responsibility extends beyond just voting, encouraging listeners to critically analyze political promises and their implication...

Canada’s energy future is at a crossroads. In this episode of Government Policy Unpacked, we dive deep into the controversial West-East pipeline, the Energy East project, and what its revival could mean for ...

Did you know that it can be easier to trade with the U.S. than between provinces in Canada? In this episode of Government Policy Unpacked, we’re diving into interprovincial trade barriers—the invisible rules and regulations that drive up prices,...

The Trump Administration's potential 25% Trump tariff on Canadian goods has ignited a potential heated Canada-US trade war, leaving the Canadian federal and provincial governments scrambling for solutions, and Canadians wanting to Buy Canadian.

In this episode, we break down how tariffs between the US and Canada will i...

In this episode, we tackle Canada’s health care crisis, exploring the systemic challenges that leave millions of Canadians without primary care access, put immense strain on hospitals, and disrupt medical supply chains. Our guest, Rosalie Wyonch, Associate Director of Research at the C.D. Howe Institute, shares expert insights on why the current system is failing and what solutions could...

In this episode of Government Policy Unpacked we break down key executive actions signed by President Donald Trump. From the essentials of what executive orders are to their role in bypassing Congress, we delve into the mechanisms and impacts of these presidential directives.

In this episode of Government Policy Unpacked, we reveal how gun trafficking, climate change, and government policies intersect to fuel migration challenges in Am...

In this episode of Government Policy Unpacked, host Rupesh Patel dives into the potential economic fallout of the "Trump Tariffs"—a sweeping 25% tariff planned on all Canadian exports to the United States. With the U.S. as Canada’s largest trading partner, these tariffs could have d...

In this episode of Government Policy Unpacked, we dive into a hot-button issue as Donald Trump prepares to return to the presidency: Did the Trump Tariffs work before and will they work now? Tariffs have bee...