
Searching for Solutions
As a former mayor of a mid-size city in Canada, I had a first hand account of the rise in social issues facing communities across North America. Searching for Solutions is about examining issues such as the housing crisis, homelessness, mental health, addictions and food insecurity to find disruptive solutions that are having a real impact. Each episode looks at an issue and features a guest that guides us through a problem to a solution. A great resource for people in communities looking how to make a difference at a time when many people are feeling helpless.
Podcasting since 2023 • 33 episodes
Searching for Solutions
Latest Episodes
Creating accessory dwelling units within residential neighbourhoods could unlock more affordable housing
Cities are changes planning regulations and offering incentives for homeowners to build accessory dwelling units as a means to create more affordable livings spaces.Xavier Toby, founder of Axe Building in St. Catharines, Ontario, has a ...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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41:00

Toboggan Flats isn't about places to sled, it's about creating affordable living spaces for young people
When you talk to young people entering the working world, one of their biggest concerns is securing affordable housing. The bigger the city, the more difficult it is to find safe and affordable housing for young people. On this epi...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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47:59

Can empathy be a key to getting people to act when it comes to climate change?
The world's climate is accelerating due to humans. It's a fact. Humans have the abilities to alter this pathway that is currently leading towards greater environmental disasters, but what is getting in the way?Dr. Julia Baird, Canada Re...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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42:50

Leadership in a crisis with Jeff Lehman
Mayors are often the front lines of leadership. In any given community, it is the mayor who is the most visible elected official. During times of crisis, there is a role to play for a mayor to help lead a city through a challenging period. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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45:28

Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter talks about his journey from homelessness to becoming mayor of mid-size Canadian city
The political debate around homelessness often falls into two camps. Some Canadians feel threatened by homeless people, believing they are a source of crime, and some business owners think they keep customers away. People in that camp mostly ju...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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45:27
