Surprising topics arise during the Alberta NDP convention, Victoria council cancels Canada Day celebrations, and a third of Green MPs cross the floor to the Liberals. Also, Trudeau faces a complicated relationship with both the US and China.

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Duration: 51:34
Hosts: Shane and Patrick

G7 Summit Cornwall
“Is Canada prepared to stand up for the Australians who are subject to hostage diplomacy as we expect the Australians to stand up for our Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor? Are we prepared to actually engage in programming which will displease the Chinese government in concert with our allies? Or do we want to leave this to other powers and hope that if Canada stands relatively neutral, that we will be able to protect our market position in China?” – Former Canadian diplomat Charles Burton on dealing with the Chinese government.

June 13th 2021 — Word of the Week: — Filed Under: , , , , , , ,

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

Rueger 10

Trudeau gives money to the Wuhan lab for research, Victoria mayor Helps wants to put homeless into hotels, and the energy sector is still waiting on money to stay afloat. Also, the federal government wants a new law to restrict freedom of speech.

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Duration: 45:58
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COVID Homeless Camp

April 19th 2020 — Word of the Week: — Filed Under: , , , , ,

Returning ISIS fighters spark rule of law worries, the Alberta election campaign begins with talk of a referendum, and Victoria mayor Lisa Helps hires the NDP finance minister’s daughter. Also, Trudeau loses a confidence vote but the speaker covers it up.

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Duration: 44:36
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House of Commons Cots

March 24th 2019 — Word of the Week: — Filed Under: , , , , , , ,

We begin 2018 with a supposedly salty Spruce Grove gas station, Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps’ plan to combat climate change with bike lanes, and Trudeau’s questionable meeting with Joshua Boyle. We end with unemployment drops and minimum wage increases.

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Duration: 47:20
Hosts: Shane and Patrick

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