Voting Down Under and Up North

On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Former Australian High Commissioner to Canada, Scott Ryan. The duo dive into the major topic currently dominating headlines in both countries: the upcoming federal elections (set for April 28th in Canada and May 3rd in Australia). Scott breaks down the state of the Australian election and highlights key differences in electoral procedures between the two nations. Don’t forget to cast your vote today at your local polling station! // Participants' bios -Scott Ryan is the Former Australian High Commissioner to Canada. He was previously the President of the Australian Senate, Senator for the State of Victoria and Minister for the Turnbull Government under Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. // Host bio: Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson // Reading Recommendations: - "The End of an Era" by Mark Field // Music Credit: Drew Phillips | Producer: Jordyn Carroll // Recording Date: April 22, 2025 Release date: April 28, 2025