Conversations Live with Stuart McNish

Conservative Party of BC Leadership Candidate Panel

Five candidates. One leadership race. One big question: who will lead British Columbia next? On April 28, Conversations Live brought together the five contenders in the race to lead the Conservative Party of BC — and potentially become the province’s next premier. This timely conversation tackled the issues shaping B.C. today — health care, public safety, the economy, the environment, and First Nations relationships. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Attracting Investment for BC's Critical Minerals

BC’s critical minerals sector is at a pivotal moment. The opportunity ahead is significant. As global demand accelerates for the materials powering EVs, batteries, and clean technology, the question goes beyond what BC has in the ground. How can we attract the investment needed to bring these projects to life? This timely panel explored what it takes to unlock capital and move projects forward, including: * How permitting certainty can reduce risk and accelerate timelines * The critical role of infrastructure in making projects viable * Where global investment is flowing and how BC compares * Why offtake agreements and international partnerships are key to financing The stakes are high. The decisions being made now will shape BC’s role in the global critical minerals supply chain for decades to come. Whether you’re in industry, government, investment, or simply interested in BC’s economic future, this conversation offers valuable insight into where things are headed and what needs to happen next. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Mayors

Are BC mayors actually equipped to handle the biggest issues facing our province in 2026? In this special edition of Conversations Live, we sit down with a powerhouse panel of British Columbia mayors to discuss the "nuts and bolts" of running local jurisdictions during a period of unprecedented change. From the provincial government’s aggressive new housing mandates to the "street disorder" crisis fueled by mental health and addiction, these leaders pull no punches about what is and isn't working. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Minerals for a Changing World: Exploration, Economic Resilience & Enablement

In this special episode of Conversations Live, recorded at AME Roundup 2026, industry leaders come together to examine the future of mineral exploration and development in British Columbia and across Canada. As global demand for critical minerals accelerates, driven by the clean energy transition, geopolitical tensions, and supply chain security, panelists warn that declining exploration activity, regulatory uncertainty and lengthy permitting timelines could cost Canada a once-in-a-generation opportunity. The conversation explores why exploration and discovery are foundational to Canada’s economic prosperity, national sovereignty, and industrial strategy. This episode highlights both the risks of inaction and the path forward emphasizing the need for certainty, collaboration, and alignment with global market demand. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Canada’s Immigration System: Where to from here?

Canada’s immigration system is at a critical turning point. In this episode of Conversations Live, an expert panel examines how record levels of permanent and non-permanent immigration have impacted housing affordability, health care, education, infrastructure, labour markets, and community planning and what recent policy shifts mean for Canada’s future. The discussion explores whether immigration targets have been aligned with community capacity, how governments can better coordinate policy and what a sustainable, transparent immigration system should look like. We brought together perspectives from government, academia, business, housing, and immigrant services to better understand where Canada’s immigration system is headed and what needs to change. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.