Graham Thomson  writes on Alberta politics for the Edmonton Journal. He began his journalism career as a reporter with CBC Radio in 1984 before switching to CBC Television in 1989. In the past 20 years he has covered stories across Canada and written investigative pieces from the United States, Mexico and Russia — and spent two ‘tours’ with Canadian troops in Afghanistan. In 2013, he travelled to the Middle East to report on the Syrian refugee crisis. Among his awards are a National Newspaper Award for his reporting and a nomination for his columns.

Brookes Merritt has more than 15 years’ experience in Alberta’s political, public service, and industry spheres, including work with private and non-profit organizations. Brookes is a former print journalist, director of communications for Alberta’s NDP, and social media and communications consultant for the Government of Alberta. At IMPACT, Brookes draws on experience in media, issues and reputation management, crisis communication, public relations, policy development and political advocacy to help clients achieve goals. He is also editor of the IMPACT Report, a weekly newsletter reporting and analyzing Alberta politics. Brookes lives in Edmonton with his wife and fellow journalist Eliza Barlow, and their three children.