About the Program
Civic Conversations
Your Community. Your Voice. Your Future.
Civic Conversations is a public affairs interview series produced by Sequoia Media, bringing together elected officials, political candidates, community leaders, and residents to discuss the issues shaping our communities.
Building on Sequoia Media's previous civic engagement and election interview initiatives, including Your Vote Matters, the series provides a platform for thoughtful, accessible, and non-partisan public dialogue.
From municipal elections and local governance to housing, education, community development, and public policy, Civic Conversations explores the decisions that affect our daily lives and collective future.
Through meaningful conversations and diverse perspectives, we aim to connect communities, encourage informed participation, and make civic affairs more accessible to everyone.
Meet the Team
The People Behind Civic Conversations
Behind Civic Conversations is a dedicated team of media professionals, experienced advisors, and emerging young talents committed to meaningful public dialogue and community engagement.
Program Leadership
Raymond Liu
Executive Producer
Emma Ziyu Wang
Producer
Jason Lin
Director
Program Advisors
Civic Conversations is supported by advisors who bring valuable experience and perspectives in public affairs, community leadership, media, and civic education.
Their professional knowledge and insights help strengthen the program's credibility, broaden its perspectives, and support its mission of promoting informed and meaningful civic dialogue.
Advisors serve in a consultative capacity, while editorial independence and final content decisions remain with the production team.
Victor Oh
Former Canadian Senator
Program Advisor
James Wang
Burnaby City Councillor
Program Advisor
Hosts & Interviewers
Our hosts and interviewers bring fresh perspectives, thoughtful questions, and a genuine interest in civic affairs.
Through conversations with elected officials, political candidates, and community leaders, they help connect the next generation with the issues shaping our communities.
Emma Ziyu Wang
Host & Interviewer
Ethan Xia
Host & Interviewer
Alice Wang
Host & Interviewer
Lucy Yang
Host & Interviewer
Sophia Nicol
Host & Interviewer
Featured Interviews
Conversations That Matter
Explore conversations with elected officials, political candidates, and community leaders about the challenges, opportunities, and decisions shaping our communities.
From the Archive
Past Interviews & Special Features
Our public affairs interview initiatives have featured conversations with municipal leaders, elected representatives, political candidates, and community voices across Metro Vancouver.
Building on the foundation of Your Vote Matters, Civic Conversations continues this commitment to connecting residents with the people and decisions shaping their communities.
Youth Voices
The Next Generation of Civic Engagement
One of the defining features of Civic Conversations is the active involvement of young people in public affairs journalism and media production.
Through Sequoia Media's youth development initiatives, high school students and emerging media talents have opportunities to serve as hosts, interviewers, researchers, and production team members.
By engaging directly with elected officials, political candidates, and community leaders, young participants gain practical experience in journalism, communication, critical thinking, and leadership.
We believe young people should not only learn about democracy — they should have opportunities to participate in the conversations that shape its future.
Our Mission
Connecting Communities Through Conversation
We believe informed communities are stronger communities.
Our mission is to encourage civic awareness, promote respectful dialogue, and create opportunities for people from different backgrounds and generations to engage with the issues that matter to them.
Civic Conversations strives to provide a welcoming, non-partisan platform where diverse perspectives can be heard, important questions can be asked, and meaningful discussions can take place.
Get Involved
Be Part of the Conversation
Civic Conversations welcomes elected officials, political candidates, community leaders, subject-matter experts, and individuals with perspectives to share on issues affecting our communities.
Whether you would like to participate in an interview, suggest a topic, or explore a collaboration, we welcome your interest.
Editorial Standards
Editorial Principles
Civic Conversations is committed to respectful, fair, and non-partisan public affairs discussions.
Our editorial approach emphasizes accuracy, thoughtful questioning, diverse perspectives, and the importance of informed civic participation.
The program maintains editorial responsibility for its interviews and content. Participation as a guest or advisor does not imply endorsement of any political party, candidate, or position.