The Public Circle w/ Adam Olsen
Welcome to the Public Circle Podcast.Adam Olsen is the Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly for Saanich North and the Islands.This podcast is about people and their stories.
Discussion with Khelsilem on Leadership and Governance
January 18th, 2023
Recently, I had the privilege to engage in a fascinating conversation with Khelsilem, Chair person for Nexwsxwníw̓ntm ta Úxwumixw, of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Council of the Squamish Nation.)
The conversation was …
Jonathan Morris - CEO, Canadian Mental Health Association (B.C. Chapter)
October 18th, 2022
In this episode of The Public Circle Podcast I connect with Jonathan Morris, CEO of the Canadian Mental Health Association, B.C. Chapter. He has worked in the sector for the past two decades and we start our …
On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Interview from CFAX 1070 with Ryan Price)
October 3rd, 2021
In this episode of The Public Circle Podcast, I am sharing an interview from CFAX 1070 with afternoon host Ryan Price on the first annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
We covered a variety of topics …
PODCAST: Isobel Mackenzie - Impacts of COVID-19 on seniors care
May 6th, 2021
Over the past year, we have heard many stories on the nightly news about the tragic COVID-19 outbreaks in long-term care homes. Throughout the first wave of the global pandemic our elders, specifically those living in …
Ken Wu: Protecting high productivity old-growth in British Columbia
March 22nd, 2021
This podcast is a MUST LISTEN if you are concerned about old-growth in British Columbia.
In this episode of The Public Circle Podcast I connect with …
Jason Goertzen interviews Adam Olsen on family and politics
March 12th, 2021
In this episode of The Public Circle Podcast I am interviewed by Jason Goertzen. We discuss family life in politics.
Jason is the Chaplain at the …
Mental Health Amendments: The speech I would have given
July 28th, 2020
In this episode of The Public Circle Podcast I share a recording of the second reading speech I would have stood and delivered in response to Bill …
Alex Soojung-Kim Pang - Author & Futurist
June 20th, 2020
In this episode of The Public Circle Podcast, my colleague Sonia Furstenau and I connect with Alex Soojung-Kim Pang to discuss his research on the …
Isobel Mackenzie - B.C. Seniors Advocate
June 19th, 2020
In this episode of The Public Circle Podcast (the first in several months) I’m republishing a virtual town hall I hosted on Monday June 15, 2020 with
Message regarding COVID-19 response
April 16th, 2020
Hello my name is Adam Olsen, MLA for Saanich North and the Islands.
Thank you for doing your part to limit the spread of COVID-19. We are living in an extraordinary time and its has required an extraordinary effort to …
Conversation about Indigenous Relations in B.C.
February 8th, 2020
This episode of The Public Circle Podcast features a conversation I had with John Juricic and Kelly Darwin for their podcast Northern Conversations. …
Bruce Williams - Acting CEO, South Island Prosperity Partnership
February 5th, 2020
In this episode of The Public Circle Podcast I connect with South Island Prosperity Partnership (SIPP) Interim CEO Bruce Williams.
This is the not the first time that Bruce and I have sat across from each other with …
Emma-Jane Burian - Youth climate activist
January 9th, 2020
In this episode of The Public Circle Podcast I connect with youth climate activist Emma-Jane Burian.
We recorded this conversation in late Fall 2019 and admittedly I have been slow in publishing it. No matter, here it …
Week 7 with Nick Gilchrist
December 30th, 2019
After a brief unintended hiatus from the podcast Adam Olsen and Nick Gilchrist resume their conversation about life in British Columbia politics.
It …
Week 6 with Nick Gilchrist
December 10th, 2019
- In Week 6, Adam Olsen and Nick Gilchrist have a lengthy discussion about jurisdictional issues and frustrations.
- The conversation begins with Adam reflecting on the transition between the legislative …
Week 5 with Nick Gilchrist
December 1st, 2019
In Week 5 of the podcast Adam Olsen and Nick Gilchrist get together to continue their discussion about life in British Columbia politics.
They open …
Luke Wallace - Folk Musician
November 27th, 2019
Week 4 with Nick Gilchrist
November 24th, 2019
In week four of the podcast Nick Gilchrist and Adam Olsen cover quite a bit of ground.
They open the episode with a potential new theme song for the series and discuss a possible name other than just the current week. …
Week 3 with Nick Gilchrist
November 17th, 2019
In Week 3, Nick Gilchrist and Adam Olsen discuss the past week in Saanich North and the Islands and British Columbia politics.
The conversation …
Week 2 with Nick Gilchrist
November 10th, 2019
We begin this episode by talking about the B.C. Cabinet and First Nations Leaders' Gathering that I attended early in the week.
Next, we spend a few minutes discussing the personal and social impact …
Week 1 with Nick Gilchrist
November 3rd, 2019
In this pilot episode Nick and I convene at my dining room table to discuss the past week. With no game plan heading into the …
Emily Olsen - Founder, The Connection Project
September 14th, 2019
The Public Circle Podcast is back!
After a few weeks off in August, I start things off with a conversation with my wife and partner, Emily Olsen, about the second edition of The Connection Projecton October 4th in the …
Hunter Lastiwka - Youth Leader and Transit Advocate
August 4th, 2019
In episode 20 of The Public Circle Podcast (and the final episode of the "first season”), I chat with Hunter Lastiwka.
Hunter recently graduated from my alma mater Stelly's Secondary. He is an incredibly active young …
Helen Davis - Biologist and Bear Den Advocate
July 28th, 2019
In the 19th episode of The Public Circle Podcast, I chat with Helen Davis.
Helen is a Registered Professional Biologist and owns Artemis Wildlife …
David Smith - Entrepreneur and Fisherman
July 21st, 2019
In the 18th episode of The Public Circle Podcast I chat with David Smith.
David is a fisherman and owner of Professional Components Ltd., located in …
Jo-Ann Roberts - Deputy-Leader, Green Party of Canada
July 14th, 2019
In the 17th episode of The Public Circle Podcast, I connect with the Deputy-Leader of the Green Party of Canada, Jo-Ann Roberts.
Jo-Ann was the …
Patricia Pearson - Councillor, advocate, parent and entrepreneur
July 7th, 2019
In this episode of The Public Circle Podcast I connect with newly elected District of North Saanich Councillor Patricia Pearson. We share many of the …
Mark Leiren-Young - Journalist, podcaster and self-proclaimed Orcaholic
June 30th, 2019
In episode 15 of The Public Circle Podcast I'm joined by Skaana podcast host Mark Leiren-Young to talk about what? You guessed it, the Southern …
Briony Penn - Writer, Educator, Artist and Naturalist
June 23rd, 2019
In the 14th episode of The Public Circle Podcast I connect with Briony Penn.
It was wonderful to sit on her front porch in the middle of a South Salt …
Raffi - Singer, Songwriter, Children's Champion
June 16th, 2019
When I first thought of transitioning my weekly Public Circle LIVE! broadcasts from Facebook to a weekly podcast, I had it in my mind to invite Raffi as a guest. We have run into each other a few times now at the Salt …
Dr. Ambrose Marsh - Primary Care Physician
May 19th, 2019
In this episode of The Public Circle Podcast I connect with Dr. Ambrose Marsh. Dr. Marsh is a primary care physician in Sidney, B.C.
He has worked on …
Denny Warner - Executive Director, Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce
May 5th, 2019
In this episode of The Public Circle Podcast I meet up with Denny Warner. Denny is the Executive Director of the Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce
Janine Fernandes-Hayden - Co-founder, 100+ Women Salt Spring Island
April 28th, 2019
Janine Fernandes-Hayden is one member of the original organizing team of 100+ Women Who Care Salt Spring Island. We connect on this episode of The …
Paul Holmes - Co-Founder, Social Media Camp
April 21st, 2019
In the ninth episode of The Public Circle Podcast, I connect with Paul Holmes the co-founder of Social Media Camp at the Victoria Conference Centre.
…
Stasia Hartley, Area Director for Bayshore Home Health
April 14th, 2019
In the eighth episode of The Public Circle Podcast, I connect with Stasia Hartley, Area Director for Bayshore Home Health.
A lifelong member of the …
Paul Smith, General Manager of Titan Boats
April 7th, 2019
In the seventh episode of The Public Circle Podcast, I connect with Paul Smith, General Manager of Titan Boats.
Following a visit to their …
Adam Olsen on the LNG tax subsidies
March 31st, 2019
I change things up a little for the sixth episode of The Public Circle Podcast.
The BC NDP put Bill 10, Income Tax Amendment Act (2019) up for debate …
Donna Petrie - Executive Director, Sidney BIA
March 24th, 2019
In the fifth episode of The Public Circle Podcast, I connect with Donna Petrie, Executive Director and Event Liaison with the Sidney Business Improvement Area Society (BIA).
Donna has led the BIA for the past 5 years. …
John Juricic, Labour Market Consultant
March 17th, 2019
In the fourth episode of The Public Circle Podcast, I reconnect with my friend John Juricic.
John characterizes himself as a serial entrepreneur. …
Gerry Taylor, Biologist and Retired Civil Servant
March 10th, 2019
Gerry Taylor joins me for the third episode of The Public Circle Podcast.
My conversation with Gerry is reflective of many conversations I have with …
Dr. Sylvia Olsen, First Nations on-reserve housing specialist
March 3rd, 2019
Sylvia Olsen married into Tsartlip First Nation in the 1970's. She moved onto the reserve where she and her husband raised four kids. I am one of those kids.
For the past two decades Sylvia has worked in on-reserve …
Humaira Ahmed, Founder and CEO of Locelle
February 24th, 2019
Humaira Ahmed is the CEO and founder of Locelle.
She has a background in software engineering and communications and had the idea to build a mobile application to foster connections between women.
Humaira is tackling …
The Public Circle Podcast - Promo
February 18th, 2019
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