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At the time of recording this episode, #elxn44 literally has yielded the same number of seats (give or take several seats) for all of our federal parties. Here's a coast-to-coast-to-coast chat on what this outcome suggests and where Canadian politics goes from here.  This week's contributors: Drew Brown, Jason Markusoff, Leena Minifie, Jaskaran Sandhu, Stuart Thomson.This episode is supported by Dispatch Coffee, The Peak Daily and Rotman.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What issues did the federal leaders not speak on throughout the campaign? We get into some of them. And a look into what pandemic debts and costed platforms tell us.This week’s contributors: Celina Caesar-Chavannes, Murad Hemmadi feat. Pam PalmaterLinks:Murad’s past Maclean’s piece on why the ethnic vote isn't real;The Institute of Fiscal Studies’ assessments of NDP, Liberals, and Conservatives’ costed platforms.This episode is supported by The Peak, Aussie Hair, Rotman, and Canadian Politics Is Boring.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The show after Labour Day warrants a look at federal parties' commitments to workers and how they say they will grow our economy. And when it comes to climate change proposals, will voters respond to ambition or reality? This week's contributors: Caroline Elliott (Welcome!), Murad Hemmadi, and Jaskaran SandhuUPDATE: The Green Party released their platform after we recorded the episode, which includes a section on a just transition for workers via introducing a Just Transition Act before the end of 2021 that would take care of workers during the climate transition.Links:To honour Murad's point of order, here are parties' platforms:Liberal PartyConservative PartyNew Democratic PartyBloc Quebecois (en français)Green PartyMaverick PartyPeople's Party of CanadaMore on platforms' "climate sincerity" this federal electionThis episode is supported by The Peak, Aussie Hair and Dispatch Coffee.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Liberals promised to inject 6-billion more dollars into our healthcare system last week, but will more money mean more healthcare? Meanwhile, regional federal parties have dropped their platforms with distinct climate plans, posing a possible threat to major parties.This week's contributors: Leena Minifie, Emilie Nicolas, Stuart ThomsonLinks:Jen Gerson's Maclean's piece on the Maverick PartyFatima & Emma MacIntosh's National Observer 2019 piece on whether politicians should be blocking votersMark McKinnon's Globe and Mail piece on Ukraine rescuing Canada-bound AfghansThis episode is supported by CIBC Aventura, Aussie Hair and The Peak.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Liberals scramble to respond to the crisis in Afghanistan amid the first week of campaigning. And Trudeau says he wants life to be more affordable while also suggesting it's not his job.This week's contributors: Drew Brown, Jason Markusoff, and Jaskaran SandhuLinks:Kevin Newman's piece for The LineNoah Richler's piece for The Globe and MailShout out to Srushti Gangdev for catching the graph with no axis labelsThe PPC candidate who photoshopped his head on Prince WilliamThis episode is supported by Aussie Hair, CIBC Aventura, and The Peak  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Subscribe to The White Saviors now! Series launch: August 23Over 25 years, WE built a golden brand by inspiring children to rally around their charismatic leader. But behind the scenes, employees experienced a cult-like culture and a troubling blur of charitable and commercial activities. In the aftermath of a national scandal, thousands of donors and volunteers (and dozens of ‘celebrity ambassadors’) are left wondering where the money went, and whether the savior industry creates a constant need for victims.From CANADALAND, the news company that exposed it all, this is the exclusive story of a charity that did well when it was supposed to be doing good.Subscribe to The White Saviors. Episode one drops on August 20thThis trailer contains source materials used under the Fair Dealing provisions of the Copyright Act. Sources: It Takes a ChildCraig Kielburger's Story - A Journey into Child LabourDirected by Judy JacksonProduced by Judy FilmsYoutubeThe Story of Craig Kielburgerproduced, and narrated

With massive childcare announcements and talk of abortion access, the Liberal government seems to be focusing on women lately. Is it pre-election pandering or just good governance? And we look at the state of the Conservative Party, whose leader says he does not want an election.This week's contributors: Celina Caesar-Chavannes, Leena Minifie, Stuart ThomsonLinks:Globe and Mail piece on Jody Wilson-RaybouldMaclean's 2021 federal election guideStuart's piece about Justin Trudeau running against Jason KenneyUPDATE: Since recording the episode, the federal government has announced its commitment to support Manitoba's childcare program with $1.2-billion over the next 5 years to achieve $10-a-day childcare for kids under the age of six by 2025-26.This episode is supported by Aussie Hair, CIBC Aventura, and The Peak  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Canada looks to welcome travellers again while the future of vaccine passports remains uncertain. And two national anti-hate summits last week had us wondering what policies would actually help. This week's contributors: Emilie Nicolas, Jaskaran Sandhu, Stuart ThomsonThis episode is supported by Aussie Hair.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

More and more election season tropes have revealed themselves recently, particularly in Quebec, Alberta and Tiktok. And the mutiny against the Green Party leader Annamie Paul reaches its final stage next week - How did we get here?This week's contributors: Murad Hemmadi, Jason Markusoff, Emilie NicolasA special thank you to the Toronto Star's Alex Ballingall, whose reporting on the Green Party informed this episode.You can also listen to The Sprawl's conversation with Prime Minister Trudeau here.This episode is supported by Simplii Financial and Aussie Hair.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The spectre of a fall federal election looms large with a flurry of activity in the House, Trudeau calling Parliament toxic, and a high-profile Minister announcing she won’t run again. And further fallout after more unmarked graves were found at a residential school.This week's contributors: Drew Brown, Celina Caesar-Chavannes, Jason MarkusoffThis episode is supported by Freshbooks.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Federal politics scrambles to respond to the country finding more and more Indigenous children's remains near residential schools. And Prime Minister Trudeau is the "dean" of the G7 now, allegedly. This week's panelists: Leena Minifie, Jaskaran Sandhu feat. Romeo SaganashFurther reading: More on how the federal government still took Indigenous children to court on the day we recorded (Monday) The Truth and Reconciliation Commission's 94 Calls To Action. (CBC published on it here too) Romeo Saganash wrote more about Bill C-15 here (Follow the Bill's passage here) More on the ICC being called to investigate Kamloops here More on the NDP's failure to push to declare residential schools a genocide here   This episode is brought to you by Dispatch CoffeeSupport the show: https://backbench.supercast.tech/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A new CRTC decision - that critics say guarantees higher wireless prices - suggests that telecom giants are in control. What does Quebec trying to change the Constitution via Bill 96 mean? And host Fatima Syed breaks protocol with her own point of order. This week's panelists: Murad Hemmadi, Emilie Nicolas, & Stuart Thomson,  This episode is supported by Dispatch and Freshbooks.Support the show: https://backbench.supercast.tech/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The conflict of interest and ethics commissioner weighs in on the meaning of friendship; is Prime Minister Trudeau home free from WE? And the government steps into a legal battle over the Line 5 pipeline. This week's panelists: Stuart Thomson, Leena Minifie, and Jaskaran SandhuFurther reading: Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner's reports on Trudeau and Morneau The Government of Canada's amicus brief re: Line 5 This episode is supported by Freshbooks and Dispatch.Support the show: https://backbench.supercast.tech/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The third wave has shattered any remaining notion that we're all in this pandemic together. And the government commissions a new review into sexual misconduct in the military, just six years after the last one. What will it take for actual change?This week's panelists: Celina Caesar-Chavannes, Emilie Nicolas, and Drew Brown This episode is brought to you by Freshbooks and Cullen's Foods.Support the show: https://backbench.supercast.tech/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dig into Canadian politics from the best seats in the House. Host Fatima Syed welcomes our rotating roster of panelists from across the country: Celina Caesar-Chavannes, Jason Markusoff, Drew Brown, Emilie Nicolas, Jaskaran Sandhu, Murad Hemmadi, Leena Minifie, and Stuart Thomson. Stay on top of things through sharp commentary and incisive analysis. Drops every other Tuesday, starting May 4th.Support the show: https://backbench.supercast.tech/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Meng Wenzhou was arrested two years ago today in Vancouver and now unlikely MPs are calling for her release. Meanwhile, anti-CCP camps are at odds with each other in Surrey. South China Morning Post’s Vancouver correspondent Ian Young unpacks how international politics play out on Canadian soil. Further reading:  Government petition calling for Meng Wanzhou's release, sponsored by Manitoba NDP MP Niki Ashton Ashton's one public comment on the Winnipeg Free Press This episode is brought to you by Beer Canada and Paradigm.Support the show: https://backbench.supercast.tech/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

U.S. President-elect Joe Biden’s climate plan may seem at odds with Canada’s energy sector — but there’s more to consider than just pipeline politics. Senior Researcher at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives Hadrian Mertins-Kirkwood unpacks Biden’s climate plan and what it means for Canada. This episode is brought to you by Paradigm.Support the show: https://backbench.supercast.tech/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It’s crowdfunding month! Support us at canadaland.com/join.  It’s Election Day in the U.S. As Joe Biden heads to the polls having run his presidential campaign on one of the Democratic Party’s most progressive platforms yet, OPPO hosts wonder: Is having a party for “the progressive left” like the NDP the best way for such ideas to gain real traction?  NDP MP for Hamilton Centre Matthew Green joins and mounts a vigorous defence of the party. More Reading:  VICE: Canadian Senator Lynn Beyak Illegally Donated to Trump Reelection Using a Fake U.S. Address by Justin Ling The Ottawa Citizen: Canadian military wants to establish new organization to use propaganda, other techniques to influence Canadians by David Pugliese This episode was brought to you by Cullen’s Foods and Paradigm.Support the show: https://backbench.supercast.tech/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt

It's crowdfunding month! Support us at canadaland.com/join. An uncertain outcome in the upcoming U.S. presidential election is a real possibility that Canadians need to navigate. Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute Balkan Devlen explains why and how.Support the show: https://backbench.supercast.tech/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.