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The UCP responds to an increase in crime, BC Chinese organizations report to the Chinese consulate, and Canada’s low defence spending benchmark is criticized by NATO. Also, Steven Guilbeault admits the carbon tax will take money from the average Canadian.

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“When both fiscal and economic impacts of the federal fuel charge are considered, we estimate that most households will see a net loss. Based on our analysis, most households will pay more in fuel charges and GST—as well as receiving slightly lower incomes—than they will receive in Climate Action Incentive payments.” – Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux on the Liberal carbon tax plan costing Canadians.

Duration: 53:30
Hosts: Shane and Patrick

• In Calgary and Edmonton, Smith deep-sixes Defund the Police
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• Potential leaders of influential B.C. groups undergo Chinese ‘political review,’ recording reveals
• NATO is getting ready to twist Canada’s arm on defence spending
• Liberal MP asks for second look at carbon tax report that shows Canadians will come out behind
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China reportedly influenced Vancouver’s 2022 election, Alberta mandates police body cameras, and Poilievre and Trudeau have similar housing strategies. Also, David Johnston is named the special rapporteur.

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“With regards to the 2022 City of Vancouver mayoral election, CG Tong stated that they need to do all they could to increase the ethnic voting percentage. They needed to get all eligible voters to come out and elect a specific Chinese-Canadian candidate. CG Tong emphasized this work was necessary, as the candidate will rely on those votes. In parallel, CG Tong indicated they needed someone within the Vancouver City Council.” – A leaked CSIS report discussing Chinese influence in Vancouver’s 2022 election.

Duration: 51:54
Hosts: Shane and Patrick

• China’s Vancouver consulate interfered in 2022 municipal election, according to CSIS
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• Alberta to make body-worn cameras mandatory for all officers
• Pierre Poilievre outlines affordable housing strategy if elected PM
• Trudeau names former GG David Johnston as new independent special rapporteur
• Word of the Week: Horrific

A new study tells us what pandemic responses are helpful or not, BC establishes its own sick pay program, and a tale of school violence shows the importance of facts. Also, Trudeau’s Bill C-10 will censor content that isn’t considered Canadian enough.

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Duration: 1:01:14
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“These politicians in Ottawa really have no clue at all what they are doing. They don’t know what they’re regulating or whose freedoms they’re infringing. I noticed they didn’t have any online content creators at their hearings.” – Journalist and Youtube content creator J.J. McCullough on the Liberal’s controversial Bill C-10 limiting freedom of expression

• Staying 2 metres apart does little to limit indoor spread of COVID-19: study
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• With no help from feds, Premier John Horgan says B.C. working on its own sick-leave program
• Investigators say assault on 14-year-old Black boy was a ‘consensual’ fight that escalated
• Ottawa’s move to regulate video posts on YouTube and social media called ‘assault’ on free speech
• Word of the Week: Censorship

Vancouver’s mayor advocates drug decriminalization, Alberta’s first black justice minister bans police carding, and BC orders mandatory masks for all public spaces. Also, we look into Trudeau’s Great Reset that the media has labelled a conspiracy.

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Duration: 47:59
Hosts: Shane and Patrick

• Vancouver mayor wants feds to decriminalize simple drug possession
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• Alberta government bans police ‘carding,’ a practice that many found humiliating
• B.C. brings in sweeping new measures to control COVID-19, including mandatory masks
• Trudeau has eyes set on a great reset for Canada
• Word of the Week: Reset

Vandalized statues prompt a call for change from premiers, Erin O’Toole opens up about his favourable views, and CERB funnels $22b to the rich. Also, Trudeau defends the wasteful spending of the reclusive and abrasive Governor General Julie Payette.

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Duration: 57:13
Hosts: Shane and Patrick

• Protesters in Montreal topple John A. Macdonald statue, demand police defunding
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• Erin O’Toole: As prime minister, I will stand up to China
• Up to $22 billion in COVID aid may have gone to high-income Canadians
• Trudeau calls Payette ‘excellent’ governor general, says no plans to replace her
• Word of the Week: Wasteful

The federal debt hits $1.2T with $343b spent just this past year, a tug of war arises in BC over police street checks, and a UCP bill reverts power given to unions by the NDP. Also, Trudeau and his finance minister engage in yet another ethics scandal.

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Duration: 1:00:55
Hosts: Shane and Patrick

• The challenge of our lifetime’: Federal deficit to hit $343 billion this year
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• More than 70 organizations sign open letter calling for ban on police street checks in B.C.
• Union picketing and political campaigning curbed under proposed Alberta bill
• Maybe we should have been looking at WE Charity earlier
• Word of the Week: Snapshot

The media issues a trigger warning for the Canadian flag, Edmonton City Council wants to defund the police, and Horgan raises a panic in BC over the Alaska border exemption. Also, a Canadian renounces her Canadian citizenship under torture in China.

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Duration: 43:13
Hosts: Shane and Patrick

• Canadian newspaper issues trigger warning over printing Canadian flag for Canada Day
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• Edmonton police face $11M budget cut amid calls to defund police
• Go straight home’: B.C. premier concerned Americans abusing border exemption
• Canadian sentenced to eight years in jail by China, renounces citizenship
• Word of the Week: Patriotism