E26 MP Niki Ashton

We had the honour of speaking with MP Niki Ashton, Member of Parliament for Churchill—Keewatinook Aski! In this episode, we delve into a wide range of topics, ranging from fairness and transparency in Canada’s tax system, to tackling offshore tax havens and capital gains taxation. We also discuss her private member’s Bill C-245, which proposes redirecting the Canadian Infrastructure Bank’s $35 billion toward public-interest projects while ensuring Indigenous communities have a direct voice in its leadership! Stay tuned until the end to hear MP Ashton’s story of meeting Yao Ming at the 2004 Athens Olympics, where her fluency in English, French, Greek, and Spanish helped her coordinate for both Team Canada and China!