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Hub Dialogues: Ed Greenspon on the fast-evolving policy landscape and the role of think tanks
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Ed Greenspon, president and CEO of the Public Policy Forum, discusses the fast-evolving policy landscape, the role of think tanks and where the PPF has sought the policy conversation on the energy transition, economic growth and government subsidies for the news media.
The Hub Dialogues features The Hub's editor-at-large, Sean Speer, in conversation with leading entrepreneurs, policymakers, scholars, and thinkers on the issues and challenges that will shape Canada's future at home and abroad.
If you like what you are hearing on Hub Dialogues consider subscribing to The Hub's free weekly email newsletter featuring our insights and analysis on key public policy issues. Sign up here: https://thehub.ca/free-member-sign-up/.
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