The People and Prosperity Podcast

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Welcome to the People and Prosperity podcast, brought to you by Young Canadians for Resources and Canada Action to bring you positive, fact-based, and non-partisan perspectives about our vital natural resource sector.

Implementing Just Transition in Canada
#2
11/15/2025

Today on the People Planet Prosperity Podcast, Canada Action founder Cody Battershill and Lynn Exner, Chief Operating Officer of Canada Action are back again, this time to discuss the meaning of just transition and how it can be implemented.  Together, they stress that as Canada takes climate action, the people in high emission industries, communities, and jobs should be kept at the very heart of the discussion and not left behind.

Cody and Lynn begin by defining what just transition is and isn't, and go back in time to the term's origin. They address the extremist position t...


Indigenous Involvement in Natural Resources across Canada
#3
11/06/2025

In today’s episode, our hosts, Cody Battershill and Lynn Exner, engage in a fascinating discussion regarding the involvement of Indigenous people in utilizing natural resources across Canada. Together, they clearly demonstrate that the consent of indigenous people and recognition of indigenous rights is vital not only to the economy but to the advancement of the country as a whole.

 

Cody and Lynn begin by diving into the involvement of First Nations in decisions surrounding natural resources in Canada and reviewing the perceived opposition of First Nations to large projects like the Trans Mountain Pipeline and...


Oil and Gas Aren't Dead Yet: The Realities of Global Energy Demand
#4
11/05/2025

On today’s People Planet Prosperity Podcast, Cody and Lynn explore the polarizing question: ‘Are oil and gas dead?’ The fact is that the demand for oil and gas is growing, continuing to approach pre-pandemic levels and expected to continue past that, remaining a critical component of our lives for years to come. So we need to have a balanced, honest discussion about energy demand and how to ensure that global consumers can make responsible choices about the source of the natural gas and oil they’re using.

 

Cody and Lynn start their conversation by looking a...


All About the RESOURCE - Diving into Resources with Stuart Muir
#13
11/04/2025

On this episode of the People Planet Prosperity Podcast, We are joined by Stuart Muir CEO and Founder of Resource Works. This episode was recorded on November 7th, 2023.


Protecting Canada’s Vital Natural Resource Sector
#1
11/01/2025

Welcome to the People Planet Prosperity Podcast. On today’s very first episode, Canada Action founder Cody Battershill sits down with Lynn Exner, Chief Operating Officer of Canada Action, to discuss Canada’s role in balancing increasing global resource demand with ongoing calls for environmental protection and sustainability. Canada’s national resources are critical not only to our economy, but also to the well-being of families and communities across the country. 

Today Cody and Lynn dive into these important issues, and talk about why the world needs more Canadian resources. They discuss the many reasons to be proud o...


Canadian Resources: Speaking about the versatility of Canadian Energy with MP. John Aldag
#11
10/09/2025

Learn all about Canadian Resources and Energy with MP. John Aldag who stands on the committee of Natural Resources, in this Special episode of the People Planet Prosperity Podcast. This episode was recorded on October 16th, 2023.


Red Gold: Lobster, livelihoods, and an OCEAN of opportunity
#10
10/09/2025

Learn All About the Canadian Lobster Market and how it's one of Canada's great resources on this fantastic episode of the People Planet Prosperity Podcast with Geoff Irvine, Executive Director of the Lobster Council of Canada. This episode was recorded on October 3rd, 2023.


The Power Beneath Our Feet - Talking Geology with Simon Haynes
#12
10/08/2025

On this new exclusive episode of the People Planet Prosperity Podcast, We are joined by Simon Hayes, President of the Canadian Energy Geoscience Association, Speaking on Geoscience and its benefits that it brings to Canada and across the World! This episode was recorded on October 23rd, 2023.


Debunking Nuclear: Finding out the truth about Nuclear Power with Chris Gully
#8
09/11/2025

Learn all about Nuclear with its unique properties and abilities in this episode with Christopher Gully of the Canadian Nuclear Association. This episode was recorded on September 11th, 2023.


Powering the future: Learning about Energy with Christina Iversen
#9
09/04/2025

Learn all about energy in Alberta with Christina Iversen of the Alberta Energy Regulator with this unique and captivating episode. This episode was recorded on September 25th, 2023.


Food for Thought - The Power of Fertilizer with Karen Proud
#7
08/06/2025

Do you love food? Then you should also love fertilizer. Find out why on this episode with Karen Proud, President and CEO of Fertilizer Canada. This episode was recorded on August 11th, 2023.


Beyond the BBQ - Exploring Propane with Katie Kachur
#6
07/03/2025

Why should you care about propane? Find out in this episode, where we speak with Katie Kachur, Vice-President of Government Relations - West, with the Canadian Propane Association. This episode was recorded on July 31st, 2023.


Talking w/ Premiers: Talking with Premier of Saskatchewan Scott Moe
#5
07/02/2025

Premier Scott Moe joins Young Canadians for Resources (YCR) to discuss natural resources, the role of Saskatchewan in global and domestic energy security, and how Saskatchewan can better use its natural resources to help the country and its own people. Moe touches on multiple relevant issues. This episode was recorded on July 13th, 2023.

Check it out! (EPISODE 1 OF TALKING WITH PREMIERS SERIES)


Innovative Energy: How Canada's Natural Resources Industries are Chasing the Future
#20
05/14/2025

On this episode of The People Planet Prosperity Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Chad Saunders from the University of Calgary. Listen to hear Dr. Saunders share his insights on innovation in Canada's natural resources industries! This episode was recorded on May 14th, 2024.


The Power of Propane, Talking Propane with Shannon Watt
#19
04/01/2025

In this special episode of the People Planet Prosperity Podcast, We are joined by Shannon Watt, CEO and President of the Canadian Propane Association! This episode was recorded on April 16th, 2024.


Mashed, Scalloped or Baked. The Power of Potatoes - Talking Agriculture with Ryan Barrett.
#18
03/04/2025

On this episode of the people planet prosperity podcast, we are joined by Ryan Barrett is the Research & Agronomy Specialist with the PEI Potato Board. This episode was recorded on February 28th, 2024.


Agrictulture is AMAZING - Speaking on Agriculture with Michael Harvey
#16
02/04/2025

On this episode of the People Planet Prosperity Podcast, We had the chance to interview Michael Harvey on a range of topics in the agriculture industry, Michael is the Executive Director of CAFTA (Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance). This episode was recorded on February 20th, 2024.


Exploring Energy Security in Canada - Why is it important?
#17
02/04/2025

On this episode of the People Planet Prosperity Podcast, On this episode we are joined by Joe Calnan, Energy Security analyst and Energy Security Forum Manager at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. This episode was recorded on February 27th, 2024.


The Power of Pork - Canadian Pork Council of Canada
#15
02/01/2025

In this episode of the People Planet Prosperity Podcast, we had the pleasure of interviewing Steven Heckbert - Executive Director at the Pork Council of Canada! This episode was recorded on February 20th, 2024.


Food Needs Fuel EP. 1 - Rafferty Farms
#14
01/01/2025

In this special episode of the People Planet Prosperity Podcast, We are joined by Rafferty Farms, They speak to the unique farming aspects they use and the emerging technologies in the farming industry. This episode was recorded on January 28th, 2024.


TRAILER
06/24/2024

The People, Planet, Prosperity Podcast, presented by Canada Action and Young Canadians for Resources.

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