Futureproofing Canada

Jennifer Ditchburn

Booking Overview

A biweekly public-policy interview and panel show focused on Canada’s economic, geopolitical, climate, technological and social challenges, typically featuring senior public officials, academics, policy researchers and other recognized experts. Credible pitches would include established policy scholars, government and business leaders with substantive expertise in national or provincial issues, and authors of relevant research; booking is likely high difficulty because the show has featured a provincial premier and leading subject-matter experts.

Metrics

Episodes: 227

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: Canada

YouTube: 835 subscribers

Instagram: 859 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

communications@irpp.org

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Host

Jennifer Ditchburn - President and CEO of the Institute for Research on Public Policy and an experienced Canadian political journalist and editor.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high

Typical Credentials:

Established policy researchers, academics, senior public officials, elected leaders and authors with recognized expertise on major Canadian economic, geopolitical, social or institutional challenges.

Required Achievements:

Senior government or elected office, University research or teaching appointments, Authorship of relevant books or major research, Recognized expertise in Canadian public policy

Recent Guest Discussions

Arturo Arriagada - Political Influencers, Digital Platforms, Transparency, Regulation And Changing Patterns Of Civic Engagement.

Colette Brin - The Impact Of Political Influencers On Journalism, Expertise, Credibility, Regulation And Democratic Life.

Elizabeth Dubois - The Role Of Social Media Influencers In Political Information, Journalism, Campaigns, Credibility, Transparency And Democracy.

Susan Holt - New Brunswick’s Economic Resilience, Critical Minerals, Ports, Trade Diversification, Labour Shortages, Immigration And Government Modernization.

Jeff Collins - Canada’s Defence Strategy, Military Spending, Geopolitical Competition, Defence Procurement And The Domestic Defence Industry.

Recent Topics

Politics, Public Policy, Economic Policy, Defence Policy, Climate Change

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

Futureproofing Canada

The Economic Opportunity Beneath Canada’s Defence Push

September 30, 2026

Canada’s growing defence ambitions come with an economic opportunity. In this episode of Futureproofing Canada, host Jennifer Ditchburn speaks with Melanie Nadeau, CEO of COVE, about Canada’s defence and ocean technology sector and what it will take to turn new investment into lasting industrial capacity. They discuss the challenges of commercializing Canadian innovation, the importance of procurement and the opportunities for Canadian companies in international markets.

Influencers and the Political Information Ecosystem

July 29, 2026

The political information landscape is being reshaped as social media influencers are increasingly at the heart of changes in how news is produced, how campaigns are run, and how citizens engage with politics. But how much do we know about their roles, and what should journalists, policymakers, and civil society make of them? In this live episode of Futureproofing Canada, host Jennifer Ditchburn moderates a panel with leading researchers Elizabeth Dubois, Colette Brin and Arturo Arriagada. ...

What Governments Get Wrong About Implementation

June 17, 2026

What Governments Get Wrong About Implementation by IRPP

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Frequently asked questions

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Futureproofing Canada

How do I get in touch with Futureproofing Canada?

Futureproofing Canada is hosted by Jennifer Ditchburn. Its publicly listed email is communications@irpp.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Futureproofing Canada?

The publicly listed email for Futureproofing Canada: communications@irpp.org.

How many listeners does Futureproofing Canada have?

Podseeker estimates Futureproofing Canada reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Futureproofing Canada?

Futureproofing Canada typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Established policy researchers, academics, senior public officials, elected leaders and authors with recognized expertise on major Canadian economic, geopolitical, social or institutional challenges. Common among recent guests: Senior government or elected office; University research or teaching appointments; Authorship of relevant books or major research. Recent guests include Arturo Arriagada, Colette Brin, and Elizabeth Dubois.

How hard is it to get booked on Futureproofing Canada?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Futureproofing Canada cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, Public Policy, Economic Policy, Defence Policy, and Climate Change. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

communications@irpp.org

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