
Canada Re-Imagined After Trump
Patrick Esmonde-White
Canada Re-Imagined After Trump examines the challenges and opportunities for Canada with a fifty-year outlook.
- Introduction : Patrick Esmonde-White introduces himself and sets the context for the new series, highlighting the political and environmental challenges facing Canada in the age of Trump.
- Political Landscape: Canada Re-Imagined critiques the major political parties in Canada, pointing out their weaknesses and the need for bold ideas.
- Constitutional Renovation: The argument is made that renovation of Canada's Constitution is needed to address issues such as climate change, inequality, health care, and political inefficiency.
- Defense Strategy: The United States is the greatest threat to Canada. An alternative defense strategy should focus on international aid, cyber-security, perimeter defense, a total overhaul of the armed forces, and a Climate Corps.
- Economic Wealth: Green mining can be the cornerstone for Canada's future wealth. This will require technology such as micro nuclear reactors and hydrogen airships, and collaboration with Indigenous communities.
- Indigenous Relations: The time is right for a Grand Bargain with Indigenous peoples: the creation of a new First Nation province offering self-government, fair revenue sharing and ecosystem preservation.
- Rewilding Canada: A sustainable planet requires rewilding and ecological restoration of Canada's forests, farms, and fisheries. This can combat climate change and create sustainable economic opportunities.
- Québec Independence: It is time for Canada to explore the advantage of Québec becoming an independent nation within a cooperative framework, allowing both Canada and Québec to thrive.
- New Commonwealth: Canada needs allies, and can find them by helping build a New Commonwealth of Democracies to lead global efforts in trade, security, and climate action, and to move beyond the limitations of current international organizations.
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Banking on Change
Canada Re-Imagined After Trump
09/10/23 • 13 min
The Bank of Canada only has one tool: the sledgehammer of interest rates. You can guess who gets hurt the most when they use it. It’s not the bankers.
Key words: Monetary policy; banks; inflation; interest rates

Farm Re-generation
Canada Re-Imagined After Trump
07/23/23 • 15 min
“If you eat, thank a farmer!” Yes, farming is a huge part of Canada’s culture, economy, and ecology. But it’s time to take a realistic look at farming in Canada. It’s time to plan a transition to a new model of sustainable and profitable agriculture.

A Clear and Present Danger
Canada Re-Imagined After Trump
03/18/25 • 19 min
When Trump moved into the White House, the neighbourhood went bad. To survive the civil war next door, Canada needs a plan. It starts by understanding the weaknesses of the enemy.

Trailer: The Bear, the Dragon and the Eagle
Canada Re-Imagined After Trump
03/18/25 • 0 min
Which of the three superpowers poses the greatest risk to Canada? We can go through the different threats. Sadly, you already know the answer.

The Democracy Toolkit
Canada Re-Imagined After Trump
03/17/25 • 25 min
If we know what we want Canada to be like in 75 years, we can plan how to get there. Canada has the tools to build peace, order and good government. They must be sharpened, and used in the fight for survival. Elbows up!

The Hydrogen Economy - Almost right.
Canada Re-Imagined After Trump
06/25/23 • 16 min
The hydrogen economy is coming, we are told. Here’s what it will be, what it won’t be, and why Canada has one key part wrong.
Key words: Hydrogen; electricity; greenwashing; infrastructure; transportation

Digital North - Building a virtual commons.
Canada Re-Imagined After Trump
06/11/23 • 9 min
In this age of communications, the north is a digital desert. The solution: a new “cultural commons”. Technology for the people, of the people, by the people.
Key words: Internet; communications; CBC northern; cultural commons

Taking Flight - The return of hydrogen airships.
Canada Re-Imagined After Trump
06/04/23 • 13 min
For communities and mines in the north, affordable green transportation is essential. The solution? Back to the future! Think, airships... with a hydrogen twist.
Key words: Airships; helium; hydrogen; Baffinland

Introduction
Canada Re-Imagined After Trump
03/14/25 • 19 min
Between Trump and climate change, things look bad. Is there a path forward that does not lead to peril for Canada? Tune in to “Canada Re-Imagined: After Trump” for an idealists’ guide to the future.
Ten episodes will follower the next two weeks.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Canada Re-Imagined After Trump have?
Canada Re-Imagined After Trump currently has 43 episodes available.
What topics does Canada Re-Imagined After Trump cover?
The podcast is about News, Canada, Democracy, Environment, News Commentary, Climate Change, Podcasts, Indigenous, Green Energy, National Security and Government.
What is the most popular episode on Canada Re-Imagined After Trump?
The episode title 'Grand Bargain - Real restitution for Indigenous peoples' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Canada Re-Imagined After Trump?
The average episode length on Canada Re-Imagined After Trump is 13 minutes.
How often are episodes of Canada Re-Imagined After Trump released?
Episodes of Canada Re-Imagined After Trump are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Canada Re-Imagined After Trump?
The first episode of Canada Re-Imagined After Trump was released on Apr 30, 2023.
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