Can Canada Get Its Mojo Back? Jim Balsillie on Hashtag Trending Weekend Edition - January 18, 2025

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Can Canada Get Its Mojo Back? Episode 1: Interview with Jim Balsillie

In this inaugural episode, host Jim Love reflects on Canada's past achievements and current challenges. Love discusses his optimism and patriotism shaped in the 1960s and 1970s, contrasting it with the economic and geopolitical issues Canada faces today. He interviews Jim Balsillie, co-founder of Research in Motion (BlackBerry) and chair of the Digital Governance Council. Balsillie critiques Canada's 30-year policy failures that have hindered its prosperity and security, offering insights on how to rejuvenate Canada's innovative and economic potential. They discuss the need for updated policies, the importance of supporting Canadian businesses, and the role of leadership in transforming the country's future.

00:00 Introduction: A Nostalgic Look at Canadian Patriotism 00:33 The Historic Canada-Russia Hockey Series 02:29 Current Challenges Facing Canada 03:48 Interview with Jim Balsillie: Digital Governance and Canada's Future 05:05 Analyzing Canada's Economic and Policy Failures 13:08 Strategies for Canada's Revival 26:01 Conclusion: Rallying for Canada's Future