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Bill C-11 allows the CRTC to regulate user content, Alberta NDP volunteers are demeaned, and panic buying ensues after Trudeau’s gun freeze. Also, Trudeau trolls Canadians by creating policy in response to the US.

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“Bill C-11 implies vague changes to these platforms to prioritize Canadian content to Canadians, but it would in turn deprioritize Canadian content to an international audience. The social media platforms cannot allow Canadian content to enjoy heightened exposure to Canadians without detracting exposure internationally, as it creates an uneven playing field on the platform. Less Canadian content will be shown globally as a result.” – Canadian Youtuber Justin Tomchuk, on Trudeau’s Bill C-11.

Duration: 57:52
Hosts: Shane and Patrick

• User content subject to ‘some authority’ by CRTC under Bill C-11, regulator says
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• Alberta NDP volunteers were ignored and demeaned, former workers say
• Panic buying sets in after Trudeau’s handgun ban
• Justin Trudeau, the troll farm prime minister
• Word of the Week: Troll

Canadian media companies get outwitted by tech companies, shortsighted mayors welcome Trudeau’s gun ban, and Albertan economists want a sales tax. Also, Trudeau is willingly complicit in China’s technological takeover of Canada.

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Duration: 52:43
Hosts: Shane and Patrick

“Ironic, isn’t it, that the prime minister is prepared to accuse his own country of genocide…but unwilling to accuse China of genocide when it’s clearly taking place.” – Garnett Genuis, Conservative Critic for Human Rights

• Facebook blocks Australian users from viewing or sharing news
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• Trudeau unveils details of ‘assault-style’ gun buyback program, municipal gun ban
• Trajectory is bad’: Expert calls for Alberta to consider introduction of sales tax, carbon tax
• Huawei Canada won’t condemn detention of 2 Michaels in China
• Bedazzle

Auditors recommend a sharp reduction in city supervisors to save money, shootings are up despite Trudeau’s gun ban, and Guilbeault wants tech companies to give money to the media. Also, O’Toole unites while Trudeau divides.

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Duration: 44:51
Hosts: Shane and Patrick

• Auditor recommends reduction in City of Edmonton supervisors following 21 per cent increase in three years
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• Shootings up as Trudeau’s gun ban fails
• Heritage Minister promises upcoming reforms for web giants
• Trudeau announces cash for loans, support to Black Canadian entrepreneurs
• Word of the Week: Division

Lack of oversight of care homes has led to the majority of pandemic deaths, Alberta outlines the plan to re-open their economy, and BC residents are evicted to make way for the homeless. Also, Trudeau’s extensive federal gun ban that doesn’t prevent crime.

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Duration: 50:04
Hosts: Shane and Patrick

• How Can It Happen Here? The Shocking Deaths in Canada’s Long-Term Care Homes
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• Alberta phased relaunch strategy will see some restrictions eased Friday
• Family says they’re being evicted from Victoria motel to make way for homeless amid COVID-19
• Trudeau announces ban on 1,500 types of ‘assault-style’ firearms — effective immediately
• Word of the Week: Negligence