In this episode, Mike and Sean are joined by Jessica Long, Head of Ipsos MORI’s Climate Change & Sustainability Practice in the UK.  How has the conversation evolved from sustainability, climate change and the environment to a wider view of the long-term health of the world and its people? With concern for the environment now at an all-time global high, what do people, governments and the private sector need to know about understanding, prioritizing and leading ESG (Environmental, Social,...

In this episode, Mike is joined by Ron Vezina, Vice-President, Public Affairs at Canadian Blood Services to discuss the say-do gap between intention and action. This gap, lately much in the spotlight for vaccination and climate change, is particularly apparent when it comes to donating blood, an activity that Canadians universally agree is a good thing to do, however just under 4% of the eligible population actually donates. What’s most critical to addressing this gap? For CBS it’s trust -...

On this week's episode, Mike and Sean are joined joined by Mike Morrice, Ontario's first-ever elected Green MP, to discuss the role of government in combating climate change.  A majority of Canadians say they’re doing what they can to combat climate change, but they don’t believe the same is true for governments and businesses. With Canadians no longer believing that growing the economy and addressing climate change are mutually exclusive goals, what policies could be adopted to reduce...

On this week's episode, Mike and Sean are joined by Kendra Jones, Account Management Director at Ipsos as well as in theatres around the world. They discuss the impact of the pandemic on theatre companies, and whether live theatre will see a return to its traditions, or will be reshaped in a post-pandemic world. Head over to www.ipsos.com for more information about Ipsos. If you have a topic that you'd like us to cover on a future podcast, please reach out to us at...

On this week's episode, Mike and Sean are joined by Kevin Crigger, President of the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB), and Broker and Team Leader with Johnston & Daniel Royal LePage. They discuss the impact of the pandemic on renting and buying, which groups have been the most mobile, and what new or improved policies could help remove barriers to housing affordability.  Head over to www.ipsos.com for more information about Ipsos. If you have a topic that you'd like us to cover...

This week, as we race toward next week’s #elxn44, Darrell Bricker, Global CEO of Ipsos Public Affairs joins Mike and Sean to discuss the defining moments, issues, and the latest public opinion on all things election-related, including how political parties are positioning themselves to voters in the last week of the campaign, and if any party has a clear path to a majority government.  Click here more information on the Canadian Federal Election, or head over to www.ipsos.com for more...

Welcome to Educated Conjecture – an Ipsos podcast that combines what the public thinks, with what the experts think. In each episode, Ipsos’ Mike Colledge and Sean Simpson and an informed guest examine a current or emerging issue. With the election coming up fast, Kyle Braid, SVP for Ipsos in Western Canada (and Winnipeg Jets super-fan!) joins Sean to discuss all things political – the issues, trends, and shifting party support – in BC and the west more generally.    Head over to...

Having just finished the second week of Canada’s election campaign, in this episode, Sébastien Dallaire, SVP/ Directeur-général for Ipsos in Québec joins Sean and Mike to discuss how the upcoming election will play out in Quebec. Topics of discussion include wedge issues, the role of debates, the impact of the BQ, as well as which political parties have the most to gain (and lose) in the province.  Head over to https://www.ipsos.com/en-ca for more information about Ipsos Canada. If you have...

It's our second episode of Educated Conjecture! In this episode, Ray Kong, President at Ipsos and specialist in CX and Financial Services joins Sean and Mike as they talk about the opportunities and challenges of a K-shaped economic recovery. Head over to https://www.ipsos.com/en-ca for more information about Ipsos Canada. If you have a topic that you'd like us to cover on a future podcast, please reach out to us at [email protected]. We are on most podcast platforms as well as on...

We're so excited to kick off our new podcast: Educated Conjecture! This is an Ipsos Canada podcast that combines what the public thinks with what the experts think. In our debut episode, Darrell Bricker, Global CEO of Ipsos Public Affairs joins Sean Simpson and Mike Colledge as they talk about the early days of the 2021 Canadian Federal Election.  Click here more information on the Canadian Federal Election, or head over to www.ipsos.com for more information about Ipsos. If you have a topic...

Welcome to Educated Conjecture! Our first full episode will be posted the week of August 16th. Like and subscribe to the podcast now to get new episodes sent every week! Find out more details at www.Ipsos.com