Political leadership has always required a careful reading of the landscape, a judgement of the opportunities, and a clear vision of the听path forward. The last panel of Better Policy for a Better World听featured former Prime Minister Paul Martin and former Alberta Premier Rachel Notley听sharing听their perspectives on navigating the policy minefields听they have encountered.听
Watch their insights below:
More about the Panelists
Paul Martin听
21st Prime Minister of Canada
Paul Martin听continues to contribute on the international arena through a variety of initiatives such as Incentives for Global Health, the not-for-profit behind the Health Impact Fund, where he serves as a member of the Advisory Board. He also听sits as an advisor to Canada's Ecofiscal Commission.
Rachel Notley听
Leader, Alberta New Democratic Party
Formerly: Premier of Alberta from 2015 to 2019
Rachel is a member of the听Legislative Assembly of Alberta听for听Edmonton-Strathcona, and leader of the听Alberta New Democratic Party. She was a lawyer before entering politics,听focusing听on labour law, with a specialty in workers' compensation advocacy and workplace health and safety issues.
Chris Ragan听
Economics professor and Director, Max Bell School of Public Policy;听Chair of Canada鈥檚 Ecofiscal Commission
Chris was a member of Finance Minister鈥檚 Advisory Council on Economic Growth,听former Special Advisor to the Governor of the Bank of Canada, and also听former Clifford Clark Visiting Economist at Finance Canada.
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