Best Canadian Ndp Podcasts (2024)

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Latest Alberta economic snapshot; A decriminalization proponent has second thoughts; Costs of Ottawa's plans to further reduce emissions; Founder of Harvey's & Swiss Chalet passes away 44:35

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Today's guests: Mike Holden, Chief Economist Business Council of Alberta Ross McKitrick, Professor of Economics - University of Guelph / Senior Fellow - Fraser Institute Larry Campbell, Former Vancouver Mayor / Former BC Chief Coroner / Former Senator Danny Gallagher, Author, writer and Montreal Expos historian / Author of the book “Genius” (Biogra…

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Reclaiming the smartphone generation; Can a bystander smash a window to save a dog?; Do Olympic medals lead to more kids in sports?; Shifting Canada's immigration strategy 43:56

4d ago43:56

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Today's guests: Paul Bennett – Director of the School House Institute, Adjunct Professor of Education at St. Mary’s University, and author of Weapons of Mass Distraction – from MLI Peter Sankoff – Professor at the University of Alberta, Faculty of Law, and Lead Counsel at Sankoff Criminal Law. Peter Donnelly – Professor in the Faculty of Kinesiolog…

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McGill Student Encampment: with SPHR McGill 27:34

6d ago27:34

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On April 2nd, pro-Palestinian student groups in Montreal started an encampment on the McGill campus, demanding that the university divest its finances from companies complicit in Israel's genocide in Gaza, like weapons companies BAE Systems and Lockheed Martin. Early this morning, on the 10th of July, it was dismantled. McGill hired a private secur…

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Ukraine's future in NATO; Pressure on Canada to step up defence spending; Why transparency is needed in airline complaint process; Lessons learned from campus encampment protests 48:26

9d ago48:26

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Today's guests: Aurel Braun - Professor of Political Science, and International Relations, University of Toronto; Associate, Davis Center, Harvard University Christopher Sands - Director, Canada Institute (Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington, DC) Gabor Lukacs -President and Founder, Air Passenger Rights Andrew Roman - ret…

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Bring the hostages home; Fighting Russian disinformation; Monitoring for bird flu spread; Balancing the conversation on energy & the environment 37:48

5d ago37:48

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Today's guests: Yasmine Magal – Cousin of Israeli Hostage Omer Neutra Marcus Kolga – Director of DisinfoWatch and Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s Centre for Advancing Canada’s Interests Abroad Dr. Jason Kindrachuk – Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair at the University of Manitoba Charles DeLand – Associate Director of …

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Fighting antisemitism in Canada; Canada needs to step up for NATO; Water restrictions hitting some industries hard; All things music with Alan Cross 50:19

14d ago50:19

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Today's guests: Anthony Housefather – Liberal MP for Mount Royal (Quebec) / Prime Minister’s Special Advisor on Jewish Community Relations & Anti-Semitism Eugene Lang – Assistant Professor in the School of Policy Studies at Queen’s University & Senior Fellow at the Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History – Trinity College (UofT) K…

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Calgary needs a transparent and thorough water review; How a heavy regulatory burden drives down investment; Universities, protests, and property rights 33:00

9d ago33:00

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Today's guests: Jennifer Wyness – Ward 2 Councillor for the City of Calgary Dr. Kenneth Green – Senior Fellow at the Fraser Institute Josh Dehaas – Counsel with the Canadian Constitution Foundation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CHQR / Curiouscast

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Bad Trees Bear Bad Fruit: How the Liberals, PCs, and NDP Sowed the Sask Party 1:04:01

9d ago1:04:01

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In the 1990s Saskatchewan was in almost as dire a position as it had been during the Great Depression. The province was on the verge of bankruptcy, people were leaving in droves, the PC party was collapsing under the weight of the fraud scandal, the Liberals were in freefall, and the NDP, led by Roy Romanow, was slashing services to the bone. The c…

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The latest on Israel's war against Hamas & Hezbollah; Is Canada becoming a cashless society?; Uncertain future for Legal Aid Alberta 34:17

10d ago34:17

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Today's guests Eylon Levy -Former Israeli Government Spokesperson, currently heads the Israeli Citizen Spokespersons’ Office and hosts the State of a Nation podcast Carlos Castiblanco - Economist with the group Option Consommateurs Pawel Milczarek - Vice President, Criminal Defence Lawyers Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho…

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Israel Bombs Hospitals: with Dr. Yipeng Ge 46:13

12d ago46:13

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Our guest for this episode is Dr. Yipeng Ge - follow him on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. Within the first 36 hours of Israel’s attack on Gaza after Oct. 7, Indonesian Hospital in Beit Lahia, Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Al Quds Hospital in Gaza City, amongst other, have been attacked. And it didn’t stop there. For the past 8 months Israel ha…

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Foreign Interference in Canadian Elections 30:10

15d ago30:10

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It is a “stain” on our electoral process, according to Marie Jose Hogue, Canada’s Commissioner of Inquiry into Foreign Interference. Hague’s report indicates there were attempts in the 2019 and 2021 elections, although it did not impact the overall outcome. While Justice Hogue said the outcome of the election was not impaired, it is troubling. Our …

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Is Canada "broken"?; Why dumping Trudeau won’t save Liberals; "Chaotic" Calgary; Latest GDP numbers; Fixing Canada's productivity woes 52:46

15d ago52:46

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Today's guests: Darrell Bricker – CEO of Ipsos Public Affairs Andrew Coyne – Columnist for The Globe & Mail Sonya Sharp – Ward 1 City Councillor for the City of Calgary Doug Porter – Chief Economist at BMO Pedro Antunes – Chief Economist with the Conference Board of Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Ontario Science Centre, Toronto by-election and the mailbag 41:17

15d ago41:17

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Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath round off another season of the #onpoli podcast with a mailbag episode. They answer audience questions including one about the Ontario Science Centre closure, talk about the Toronto St. Paul's by-election, and announce the winners of the book giveaway. You can also see the podcast on the TVO Today YouTube chann…

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Toronto is Fortress Liberal no more; Concern over new head of Canadian Human Rights Commission; Challenges for Canada to meet 2035 EV targets 37:36

18d ago37:36

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Today's guests: Rahim Mohamed – Political Columnist with the National Post Shimon Koffler Fogel – President & CEO of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs Brian Kingston – President & CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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What pro-growth tax reform might look like; Naheed Nenshi wins Alberta NDP leadership; How a focus on kids and mental health goes beyond cellphones; Canada needs to make faster major-project decisions 49:12

25d ago49:12

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Today's guests: Trevor Tombe, Professor of Economics - University of Calgary / Director of Fiscal and Economic Policy - School of Public Policy Deron Bilous, Former NDP Cabinet Minister & MLA / Senior VP of Western Canada - Counsel Public Affairs Dr. Sheri Madigan, Professor in the Department of Psychology & Member of the Hotchkiss Brain Institute …

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A dry summer 38:36

25d ago38:36

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LCBO workers are in legal strike position, and they've set a deadline of July 5 to get a deal made. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss how this mixes with recent policy decisions surrounding beer, wine, and mixed drinks in corner stores. A legal challenge surrounding the redevelopment of Ontario Place has been dismissed by the Superior C…

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Canada to list IRGC as a terrorist organization; Official launch of Calgary’s first municipal political party 24:22

23d ago24:22

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Today's guests: Kaveh Sharooz – Lawyer and Human Rights Activist Jon Horsman – Spokesperson for the A Better Calgary Party Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CHQR / Curiouscast

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Calgary’s water problems go much deeper; Why Canada’s Cuban port visit was such a disaster; Alberta operators threaten to opt out of $10/day childcare 39:45

24d ago39:45

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Today's guests: Micheal Montanaro, Director at Trade Services Alliance Inc. Richard Shimooka, Senior Fellow - Macdonald-Laurier Institute (specializing in Defense Policy) Krystal Churcher, Chair - Association of Alberta Childcare Entrepreneurs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Alberta to ban cellphones in classrooms; Coal now officially gone from Alberta's grid; Canada's housing affordability continues to erode; "Reservations: The Pleasures & Perils of Travel" 48:19

1M ago48:19

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Today's guests: Paige MacPherson, Associate Director of Education Policy - Fraser Institute Blake Shaffer, Associate Professor in the Department of Economics and School of Public Policy - University of Calgary Wendell Cox, principal of Demographia/ founding senior fellow - Urban Reform Institute / Senior Fellow - Frontier Centre for Public Policy S…

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Defaming Palestinian Activism w/Michael Bueckert 27:16

30d ago27:16

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On October 16, 2023, the Canadian government appointed Deborah Lyons, former Ambassador of Canada to Israel (2016-2020), as the new Envoy on Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combating Antisemitism. The Special Envoy Lyon's office is a joint unit of both Canadian Heritage and Global Affairs Canada, bringing her role into the realm of internation…

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An early election wouldn't hurt Doug Ford 36:26

1M ago36:26

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Fresh polling shows the Progressive Conservatives would emerge victorious if an election was called early. Carolyn Parrish will be the next mayor of Ontario's third largest city. Premier Doug Ford signs another memorandum of understanding with a U-S state, this time it's Illinois. Are these deals really ,a thing,, or just fancy photo ops? See omnys…

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Jewish professor speaks out on campus protests; Capital gains tax impact on family farms; How dynamic pricing could help reduce water usage; Growing Arctic interest from Russia & China; Shackleton’s last ... 56:18

1M ago56:18

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Today's guests: Kelly Sundberg, Associate Professor and Criminologist - Mount Royal University Kyle Larkin, Executive Director - Grain Growers of Canada Daria Crisan, Economist & Senior Research Associate - School of Public Policy, University of Calgary Alexander Dalzeil , Senior Fellow - Macdonald Laurier Institute John Geiger, Expedition Team Lea…

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Canada's Policies Towards Israel After Oct. 7: with Dimitri Lascaris 34:21

1M ago34:21

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A December article in Al Jazeera describes Canada’s foreign policy towards Israel and Palestine as “schizophrenic.” It’s like Canada supports Israel, wants to support Israel, but is also worried about supporting it too much because it will affect their false image of Canada as a “peace loving, refugee welcoming nation.” We talk about Canada’s polic…

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Analyzing the impact of changes to capital gains tax; Why the government needs to level with Canadians on foreign interference 40:58

1M ago40:58

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Today's guests: Dan Kelly, President - Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses John Manley, Former Federal Finance Minister / Senior Fellow - CD Howe Institute Stewart Prest, Lecturer in the Department of Political Science - University of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Can we release the names of compromised MPs?; A GST bump to pay for defence spending; What to do with Canada Post; The economics of the Stanley Cup Final 42:14

1M ago42:14

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Today's guests: Philippe Lagasse, Associate Professor & Associate William and Jeanie Barton Chair – Norman Paterson School of International Affairs – Carleton University John Ibbitson, Writer-at-Large - The Globe & Mail Glen Hodgson, Fellow-in-Residence - CD Howe Institute Dan Mason, Professor in the Department of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation…

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What you need to know about Doug Ford's cabinet shuffle 41:19

1M ago41:19

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On Thursday, Premier Doug Ford announced a new cabinet with some major changes. We'll give you the backstory on who is in, who is out, and why now? Mississauga will vote for a new mayor next week. With no one named McCallion or Crombie on the ticket, the race seems to be wide open. Ontario is looking to grow the number of private health clinics off…

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Former Midfield Mobile Home Park land being auctioned off; Why recalling Winston Churchill and D-Day should matter to Canadians 28:06

1M ago28:06

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Today's guests: Jeromy Farkas – Former Calgary City Councillor Mark Milke – President of the Aristotle Foundation for Public Policy and the Sir Winston Churchill Society of Calgary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CHQR / Curiouscast

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BOC announces rate cut; CRTC demands streamers pay up; How the Senate might reaction to a Conservative government; Canada's productivity problem; Hot spots in Alberta for auto theft 56:00

1M ago56:00

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Today's guests Doug Porter, Chief Economist and Managing Director with BMO Dr. Michael Geist, Law Professor at the University of Ottawa / Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-Commerce Law Paula Simons, Independent Alberta Senator Mike Martens, Alberta President -Independent Contractors and Businesses Association Aaron Sutherland, Vice President …

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Exposing Anti-Palestine Media Biases: with Zahraa Al Akhrass 30:27

1M ago30:27

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Last month The Breach published an article written by a whistle blower exposing CBC's extensive systemic anti-Palestinian biases in their reporting since October 7. In this episode journalist Zahraa Al Akhrass who was fired from Global in November 2023 after posting pro-Palestinian content on her social media, shares her experiences with similar bi…

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Jewish organizations concerned about ongoing anti-Israel protests; NCR defence in serial killer case; Canadians losing interest in EVs; Economic impact of C-58 47:06

1M ago47:06

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Today's guests: Jaime Kirzner-Roberts, Senior Director of Advocacy and Policy of Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center for Holocaust Studies Anita Szigeti, Principal Lawyer of Anita Szigeti Advocates, a Toronto firm that focuses on mental health and the law. She is also an author of the Canadian Anthology on Mental Health and the Law J.D. Ney, Directo…

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Ali Velshi, "Small Acts of Courage"; Stephen Maher, "The Prince"; Terry Glavin on residential school graves and "anomalies" 47:29

2M ago47:29

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Today's guests: Ali Velshi, Chief Correspondent – MSNBC / Author - “Small Acts of Courage: A Legacy of Endurance and the Fight for Democracy” Stephen Maher, veteran political journalist / Author “The Prince: The Turbulent Reign of Justin Trudeau” Terry Glavin, Author/ Journalist/ National Post Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap…

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Will Doug Ford call an early election? 35:15

2M ago35:15

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Reaction continues to pour in after Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced the government would pay $225 million to end an agreement with the The Beer Store one year early. One of the questions being asked repeatedly - why pay millions to end an agreement that was due to expire next year anyways? Does it have anything to do with theories the Premier w…

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Alberta's political landscape a year after the election; Nahlah Ayed - "The War We Won Apart" 25:43

2M ago25:43

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Today's guests Janet Brown, owner- Janet Brown Opinion Research Nahlah Ayed, Award-winning writer & broadcaster / Author - "The War We Won Apart: The Untold Story of Two Elite Agents Who Became One of the Most Decorated Couples of WWII," Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CHQR / Curiouscast

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New Poilievre biography; No charges for officers who surveilled Alberta MLA; Has Canada become a hub for money laundering? 39:25

2M ago39:25

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Today's guests: Andrew Lawton, Managing editor - True North / Author - “Pierre Poilievre: A Political Life” Shannon Philips, NDP MLA for Lethbridge-West / Former Alberta Environment Minister Christian Leuprecht, Professor at the Royal Military College and Queen’s University / Author - "Dirty Money: Financial Crime in Canada" Learn more about your a…

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Canadians don't support campus protests; Confusion reigns amid delay in capital gain tax legislation; Why Canada should follow American lead on Chinese EV tariffs 33:16

2M ago33:16

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Today's guests: Robert Brym – Professor of Sociology in the Department of Sociology and Centre for Jewish Studies at the University of Toronto Kim Moody – CEO and Director of Moody’s Tax Flavio Volpe – President at the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association (APMA) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Ontario Keffiyeh Ban: Smokescreen, Racism or ? - with Chris Zabaneh 34:19

2M ago34:19

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On April 17th 2024, the keffiyeh was banned from being worn by staff and guests in the Ontario legislature by speaker Ted Arnott. There had been no formal complaints nor was a motion presented to Ted Arnott for this ban, yet he acted on his own authority to impose the ban. This conversation with Chris Farris Zabaneh talks about the Keffiyeh Ban, ho…

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Defence Spending, The politics and economics of capital gains tax; Antitrust case against LiveNation/Ticketmaster; Financial stress of Canadians; How federal policy contibutes to airfare costs 1:07:48

2M ago1:07:48

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Today's guests: Richard Shimooka, Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute – Specializing in Defense Policy Ken Boessenkool, Founding Partner - Meredith Boesseknkool Policy Advisors Jack Mintz,President’s Fellow - School of Public Policy, University of Calgary Alan Cross, Music writer/broadcaster/historian / Host - The Ongoing History of Ne…

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When Politics and Reality Collide 29:12

2M ago29:12

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Back in 2021, the Ontario government used the notwithstanding clause to push through changes to campaign finance laws. Critics say these changes violate the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. This week, the Supreme Court heard the case and its decision could have a major impact on the next provincial election. Back during the height of the Covid-19 pa…

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Universities bowing to anti-Israel mobs by barring opposing voices: activists 15:43

2M ago15:43

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Mohammed Rizwan - Director of the Council of Muslims against AntiSemitism joins Rob Breakenridge on "Afternoons" on QR Calgary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CHQR / Curiouscast

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Double standard for campus protests?; Parks Canada & Sir John A. Macdonald; Our Relationship with AI; Calls for a ban on gambling advertisements; Meta’s News Ban and its impact 1:06:29

2M ago1:06:29

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Today's guests Mohammed Rizwan, Director - Council of Muslims against Antisemitism Patrice Dutil, Professor -Department of Politics and Public Administration, Toronto Metropolitan University / Senior Fellow, Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary History, University of Toronto / Senior Fellow, Macdonald-Laurier Institute Dr. Jill Fellows, Tech ethicis…

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In conversation with Canadian comedy icon Ron James 23:04

2M ago23:04

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Rob chats with Canadian comedian, author, and actor Ron James - Ron will be performing at the Banff Centre on Saturday June 1st Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CHQR / Curiouscast

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Jeff Rubin, "A Map of the New Normal"; Major new tax set to hit investment in Canada; Grocer Code of Conduct; Why do orcas keep attacking boats? 49:45

2M ago49:45

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Today's guests: Jeff Rubin, Author - "A Map of the New Normal: How Inflation, War, and Sanctions Will Change Your World Forever" Trevor Tombe, Professor of Economics - University of Calgary & Research Fellow - The School of Public Policy Dr. Andrew Trites, Director - Marine Mammal Research Unit and Professor at the Institute for the Oceans and Fish…

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Why the NDP is accusing the Progressive Conservatives of cowardice 32:06

2M ago32:06

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The official opposition is accusing the Ontario government of shutting down debate on a private member's bill called Lydia's Law. The bill deals with sexual assault and was set to be debated this week before Progressive Conservatives sent it to committee. The PCs say they are trying to speed up the legislative process, but the NDP are crying foul. …

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Calgary city council approves blanket citywide rezoning; CRTC delays implementation of Online Streaming Act; Police dismantle U of C protest encampment; Protecting CPP from political interference 54:30

2M ago54:30

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Today's guests: Jasmine Mian, Ward 3 City Councillor Peter Menzies, Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, past editor-in-chief of the Calgary Herald and former vice-chair of the CRTC Doug King, Professor of Justice Studies at Mount Royal University Bob Baldwin, Co-Chair of the Pension Policy Council for the CD Howe Institute Learn more …

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The Nakba Bill: with NDP MP Matthew Green 32:10

2M ago32:10

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In December of last year NDP MP Matthew Green took the lead in sponsoring a Private Member’s bill, informally named “the Nakba Bill.” While the text of Green’s bill has not been made public, Green has made clear that his bill will call for Canada to formally acknowledge the Nakba and its tragic consequences for the Palestinian people. We talk priva…

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A critical look at Canada’s EV mandate; Warning from business groups about capital gains tax change; Oilsands forecast sees growth; Calls on province to scrap Bill 20 42:40

2M ago42:40

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Today's guests: Jerome Gessaroli – Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and leads the Sound Economic Policy Project at the British Columbia Institute of Technology Dan Kelly – President, CEO, and Chair of the Canadian Federation for Independent Business Kevin Birn – Vice President, Canadian Oil Markets Chief Analyst, and Head of the Cen…

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The politics of the keffiyeh at Queen's Park 34:36

2M ago34:36

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A new bill could impose major changes to the province's universities, raising concerns about the independence of the institutions. A town in northern Ontario will hold an unexpected election, after the Ontario government has dissolved Black River-Matheson's local council. But first, co-hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath examine how the Ont…

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What Israel needs to accomplish before leaving Gaza; Why Canada Post must change to avoid collapse; Why the PM needs to take CSIS advice seriously 41:43

2M ago41:43

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Today's guests: Dr. Casey Babb – Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, Instructor at the Norm Patterson School at Carleton University, and International Fellow at the Glazer Centre for Israel-China Policy at the Institute for National Security Studies Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor, Management - Sprott School of Business, Carleton Uni…

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Paull Wells, "Trudeau on the Ropes"; Impact of cancelled renewable projects; Using the notwithstanding clause; Next steps in Israel-Hamas conflict 42:57

2M ago42:57

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Today's guests: Paul Wells, Author "Justin Trudeau on the Ropes: Governing in Troubled Times" Randy Bullock, Reeve of Cardston County Stephane Serafin, Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Law (Common Law Section) at the University of Ottawa Jack Cunningham, Program Coordinator at the Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History - Mun…

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Antisemitism reaches new heights in Canada; Foreign Interference inquiry proves its worth; Arrests in Nijjar killing; Robert Sawyer - "The Downloaded" 50:47

2M ago50:47

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Today's guests: Abe Silverman, Manager for Public Affairs for Alberta – B’nai Brith Canada Michael Kempa – Associate Professor of Criminology – University of Ottawa – Focused on politics of Security and Policing Stewart Bell, National Online and Investigative Journalist – Global News Robert J. Sawyer – Hugo Award-winning Science-Fiction writer from…

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