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Free City Radio explores the intersection of social activism and the arts. A program featuring interviews on contemporary political currents in Montréal, Canada and around the world, highlighting creative voices involved in struggles for transformative social change. Free City Radio also features music from around the world. Free City Radio is produced and hosted by Stefan Christoff.
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They're not Indigenous, but they're learning Indigenous languages
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Junaid Khan is one of a growing number of non-Indigenous people in Canada learning Indigenous languages. Duncan McCue brings us Khan’s story in his documentary about the recent swell of interest in Indigenous languages in Canada.
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What to expect from Biden's first visit to Canada
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U.S. President Joe Biden arrives in Canada Thursday to discuss cross-border trade, instability in Haiti, the war in Ukraine and allegations of Chinese election interference. Matt Galloway talks to Tonda MacCharles, senior reporter in the Toronto Star's Ottawa bureau; and Amanda Coletta, the Canada correspondent for the Washington Post.…
Uganda’s parliament has passed anti-gay laws that include making it illegal to identify as gay or transgender. The laws carry penalties such as lengthy jail time or even a death sentence. We hear from human rights advocates and a member of the country’s LGBTQ community.
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Internet shutdown in Punjab, India, as police search for Sikh separatist leader Amritpal Singh
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Millions of people in the Indian state of Punjab have had their mobile internet shut off by the government, as police search for Sikh separatist leader Amritpal Singh. Reuters India reporter Krishn Kaushik tells us more.
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U.S. push for Canada to lead intervention in Haiti
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When U.S. President Joe Biden visits Canada this week, he’s expected to urge Ottawa to lead an international intervention effort in Haiti, where criminal gangs control more than half of the country and a cholera outbreak is worsening. We talk to Louis-Henri Mars, director of the Haitian peacebuilding organization, Lakou Lapè; Renata Segura, deputy …
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Author Jenny Odell on how the clock rules our lives
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In her new book Saving Time: Discovering a Life Beyond the Clock, author and artist Jenny Odell explores society’s relationship with time, how we measure it, and whether nature can give us a different way to appreciate the passing moments.
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A search for safety in James Smith Cree Nation, six months after stabbing attacks
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Six months after 11 people were killed in a stabbing attack in James Smith Cree Nation, the community in Saskatchewan is still figuring out how to keep itself safe. A new security patrol has been set up to deal with violence, but it’s unarmed, with no formal training or official authority. CBC reporter Olivia Stefanovich spent time there; she tells…
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Arrival of Reinforcements | Press Zone ep 299
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Welcome to The Press Zone for hockey prospects on Rocket Sports Radio! This premier podcast is featured on The AHL Report, and provides hockey fans with the latest news, analysis, and commentary regarding the Montreal Canadiens, Laval Rocket, and teams all around the AHL. Our podcast hosts Rick Stephens (@AllHabs) and Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule) will…
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Latest stark warning on climate change doesn’t have to be paralyzing: climate scientist
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A new UN report has issued a “final warning” that the Earth will hit a critical threshold for global warming in the next decade. Canadian climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe discusses what needs to happen now and whether the world is likely to respond.
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New podcast explores the human side of Canadian politics
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A new podcast called Humans of the House offers a rare look at the people behind the politics in Ottawa, from how they entered public life to why they ultimately left. We talk to podcast host Sabreena Delhon, executive director of The Samara Centre for Democracy; Romeo Saganash, a former NDP MP and Cree lawyer; and Scott Brison, a former Progressiv…
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Old Montreal fire raises questions about short-term rentals
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One person died and six others remain missing after a fire last week, in a Montreal building that housed several Airbnb units. Matt Galloway discusses calls for a closer look at short-term rentals in the city with CBC reporter Sarah Leavitt; and David Wachsmuth, an associate professor at McGill University and the Canada Research Chair in Urban Gove…
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China and Russia meet against backdrop of Putin arrest warrant, war in Ukraine
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China's President Xi Jinping visits Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss peace with Ukraine this week. Observers say this is the latest effort by Beijing to become a global power broker — at the expense of the United States. We talk to Bessma Momani, a professor of political science at the University of Waterloo; and Ava Shen, an expert on C…
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Soundtrack Politica - thenewobjective mix
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A mix by Joseph Sannicandro (@thenewobjective) that will be played at Cinema Politica (www.cinemapolitica.org) screenings as people gather for the projection.Below is the track listing:Soundtrack Politica mix by @thenewobjectiveAccompanying image from the documentary: Whose Streets?https://www.cinemapolitica.org/film/whose-streetsTwo things I love:…
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Voices Across Borders, A solidarity broadcast with protests In Iran
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Voices across borders: A solidarity broadcast with protests in Iran Airing internationally on the week of March 20, 2023, for Nowruz نوروزFeaturing music, words and sound by Mohammad Abdolrezazadeh, Amir Amiri, Sarah Davachi, Leila Ghaffari, Saeed Kamjoo, Ni Vash and Anika, Secret Pyramid, Rouzbeh Shadpey, Soheil Soheili, Alya Al-Sultani and Roozbe…
It’s been 20 years since the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq. It was done on the promise of freedom, but the country is still mired in political violence and corruption two decades later. Matt Galloway speaks with Louisa Loveluck, the Washington Post's Baghdad bureau chief. He also discusses the impact the war had on Iraqis, with Ghaith Abdul-Ahad, an Ir…
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What sheep shearing during the pandemic taught author Peggy Orenstein
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When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and many people hunkered down at home, author Peggy Orenstein decided to embark on a more ambitious project: shearing sheep and making a sweater. She talks with us about that experience and her new book, Unraveling: What I Learned About Life While Shearing Sheep, Dyeing Wool, and Making the World's Ugliest Sweater.…
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Concerns about the Colorado River’s low water levels
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The Colorado River system provides critical drinking and irrigation supply for seven U.S. states — but water levels on the river have dropped in recent years. CBC News’ Susan Ormiston has been travelling along the river for the past week. She tells us more.
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Texas lawsuit seeks to ban access to abortion pill
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A judge in Texas is considering whether to overturn federal regulatory approval of Mifepristone, a commonly used abortion pill. New York Times health and science writer Pam Belluck tells us more.
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International medical students ordered to return to Ukraine for exams
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Many international medical students left Ukraine when Russia invaded, but they’re now being told to return for their final exam. We hear from a student who feels it’s not safe to return to a war zone; and Kostyantyn Rybachuk, who’s with the department of Ukraine's Ministry of Health, which oversees the exam.…
Two U.S. banks collapsed in less than a week, while in Europe, Credit Suisse teetered on the brink of failure before Switzerland's central bank stepped in with a loan. Are there implications for Canada’s banking sector? Matt Galloway talks to Eric Reguly, European bureau chief for The Globe and Mail; and Kenneth Rogoff, a professor of economics at …
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Canadian libraries grapple with increase in violent incidents
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Public libraries have seen an increase in violent incidents, with some installing metal detectors and security personnel. We discuss the balance of providing a public, yet safe, space for patrons and staff with three librarians: Paul Burry, director of the Prince George Public Library in B.C.; Pam Ryan, director of service, development and innovati…
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أصوات تتكلم / Nour Sokhon and Stefan Christoff mix for Cashmere radio, Berlin
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أصوات تتكلم(Speaking Sounds)A mix by @noursokhon and Stefan @spirodon ChristoffA mix broadcasting on Cashmere Radio, March 16, 17h (5pm), Berlin time !In this mix you can hear a Berlin cityscape recording by Nour recorded over the bridge at Modersohnbrücke. The sounds in this recording are mixed with a synth recording that Jordan Christoff worked o…
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153, We Are Family DC, a community response to overcome systemic injustices
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In this interview community organizer Mark Andersen of We Are Family DC speaks about the ways that a frontline community support organization, focused on delivering food as part of frontline anti poverty work also has created a context of local solidarity between thousands of residents in downtown DC areas like Shaw. We Are Family DC emerged as a k…
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Catholic group using phone data to out gay priests
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A conservative Catholic organization in the U.S. has spent millions on data from dating and hook-up apps, and used that data to track and publicly out gay priests. We talk to Michelle Boorstein, a religion reporter for the Washington Post; and discuss how your data could be harvested and used with Teresa Scassa, a professor and the Canada Research …
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Sense of ‘protest and turmoil’ as strikes drag on in garbage-strewn Paris
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Garbage is piling up in Paris as sanitation workers strike over government plans to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64. Matt Galloway talks to Ben Barnier, a senior correspondent with France Télévisions; and Elena Bassoli, a health economist at the Paris School of Economics.
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Renowned Canadian architect Phyllis Lambert on how to build better cities
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Renowned Canadian architect Phyllis Lambert has always been a passionate advocate for design that puts people first. She talks to Matt Galloway about how to build better cities, being engaged well into her 90s, and her new photography book Observation Is a Constant That Underlies All Approaches.
Cyclone Freddy has claimed hundreds of lives in Malawi, a country already dealing with a cholera outbreak. We talk to Felix Washon, working with the Malawi Red Cross Society in the country’s second largest city, Blantyre.
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Millions pledged to tackle airline complaint backlog, but how can root problems be addressed?
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The federal government has pledged $75.9 million to address the backlog of passenger complaints related to lost luggage and delayed or cancelled flights. Guest host Mark Kelley discusses how to address the root problems with Christine Waugh, who has filed three small court claims against WestJet; Tom Oommen, director general of the analysis and out…
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Scientists map the entire brain of the fruit fly for first time
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Researchers have mapped the brain of a fruit fly. It’s a scientific first that could help us understand our own brains in the future. Marta Zlatic, a neuroscientist who worked on the mapping, tells us more.
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Orca spotted caring for baby pilot whale, surprising experts
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Off the coast of Iceland, an adult female orca was spotted with a baby pilot whale — likely not more than a month old. The unusual scenario has surprised experts; we hear why from Elizabeth Zwamborn, a PhD candidate at Dalhousie University in Halifax.
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Community left reeling after fatal truck attack in Amqui, Que.
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Two people died and nine others were injured when a pickup truck ran into pedestrians in Amqui, Que., on Monday. We hear more from CBC Quebec reporter Émilie Warren.
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Companies adopt 4-day work week after U.K. trial
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After a recent U.K. trial of a four-day work week, over 90 per cent of the participating companies decided to stick to the 32-hour week. We talk to John Trougakos, an advisor at the Work Time Reduction Center of Excellence; and Amanda Watson, a lecturer specializing in labour and capitalism at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, B.C.…
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Primed for the Playoffs | Press Zone ep 298
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Welcome to The Press Zone for hockey prospects on Rocket Sports Radio! This premier podcast is featured on The AHL Report, and provides hockey fans with the latest news, analysis, and commentary regarding the Montreal Canadiens, Laval Rocket, and teams all around the AHL. Our podcast hosts Rick Stephens (@AllHabs) and Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule) will…
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‘Kids aren’t content’: Concerns over ‘sharenting’ and children’s privacy online
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Parents who overshare pictures and videos of their kids online are sometimes accused of “sharenting” — using cute or embarrassing moments to boost views, likes and sometimes income. But there are growing concerns about the impact on children’s privacy. We talk to Sarah Adams, who runs Mom.Uncharted, a TikTok account about the dangers of “sharenting…
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Nerve-wracking time for Toronto startup that banked with collapsed Silicon Valley Bank
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The collapse of California-based Silicon Valley Bank has sent companies scrambling in the U.S. and Canada. Guest host Mark Kelley talks to Anya Klimbovskaia, co-founder of Toronto-based startup Diversio, which had deposits at Silicon Valley Bank; and Claire Brownell, a digital currencies reporter for The Logic.…
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Environmental impact of the beauty industry’s demand for collagen
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Collagen is getting celebrity endorsements as a hair and skincare product — but the billion-dollar industry has been linked to deforestation in the Amazon, and the large-scale slaughter of donkeys and other livestock in Africa. We talk to Andrew Wasley, food and agriculture reporter for the Bureau of Investigative Journalism; Sian Edwards, campaign…
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paradisee + Stefan Christoff, Root Radio mix, [13.03.2023]
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I will be sharing a monthly mix on Root Radio @rootradiolive, on the second Monday or each month. This month I am sharing a joint mix with paradisee (Rayan Falouji) who helped select these tracks. Photo is from Rayan. This mix came together in the context of a collaboration with Rayan around Musicians for Palestine and it features artists who suppo…
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What the Oscars tells us about Canada’s film industry
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It was a big night at the Oscars for several Canadian stars, but most of the films they were involved with were actually American. We discuss the challenges facing the Canadian film industry with Sami Khan, whose documentary short St. Louis Superman was nominated for an Oscar in 2020.
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New CBC podcast looks at Sam Bankman-Fried and the collapse of FTX
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A new CBC podcast explores the collapse of the FTX cryptocurrency exchange, and the man at its centre: Sam Bankman-Fried. We talk to Jacob Silverman, host of The Naked Emperor.
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Canadians turn to fee-charging private clinics to access health care
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In a stretched health-care system, some Canadians are turning to private clinics that charge fees for virtual appointments. Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos says the clinics are at odds with Canada’s pledges on universal health care, but advocates say they ensure timely access for patients. Guest host Mark Kelley talks to Dr. Brett Belchetz, co-fou…
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Tackling rising syphilis cases across Canada
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Syphilis infections are surging across Canada, including cases of babies born with congenital syphilis. We talk to Dr. Darrell Tan, an infectious disease specialist at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto; and Caroline Cameron, a professor in the department of biochemistry and microbiology at the University of Victoria in B.C.…
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BONUS | A personal plea to expand MAID, and concern over proposed changes
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The federal government is considering expansions to medical assistance in dying, which could include advanced consent, and access for those diagnosed with mental illness. In this special podcast, Matt Galloway talks to Dr. Catherine Ferrier and Dr. Sonu Gaind, physicians who have concerns about the changes that might be coming; and Graeme Bayliss, …
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How the humble cabbage got this P.E.I. woman a shout out in the New York Times
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P.E.I. resident Ann Thurlow used pandemic lockdown time to create a recipe book all about cabbage. It’s a project that’s brought her community together, and got a surprise shoutout in The New York Times.
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What historians are learning from the COVID-19 pandemic
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Some historians are already studying what happened in the pandemic to help us understand how it will end — and prepare for the next one. We talk to Dr. Jacalyn Duffin is a professor emerita of the history of medicine at Queen's University in Kingston, Ont., and the author of COVID-19: A History; and Erica Charters, a professor of the history of med…
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Long COVID patients fear they’ll be forgotten as pandemic fades
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Three years after the World Health Organization declared a global COVID-19 pandemic, some Canadians are still living under the shadow of long COVID. Matt Galloway talks to Janine Hopkins, who is living with the condition in Thunder Bay, Ont.; and Dr. Kieran Quinn, a clinician scientist at Sinai Health System and co-lead of the Long COVID Web, a nat…
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152, Lauren Benton on "A Search for Sovereignty"
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On this edition of Free City Radio listen to a conversation with author Lauren Benton who's book "A Search for Sovereignty." I read this work for a class at Concordia University in Montreal and thought it brilliantly outlined the ways that the violence of early colonial law was improvised by Western European empires over Indigenous lands. The resea…
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Rohingya refugee fears the world has forgotten their plight
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One million Rohingya refugees live in a camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. After a reduction in food rations and a recent fire, the refugees say the world has forgotten them. We talk to Cox’s Bazar resident Enam Uddin, an 18-year-old who fled his home in Myanmar six years ago; and Domenico Scalpelli, the country director for the World Food Programme …
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The pitch clock intended to speed up baseball
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Major League Baseball is adding a clock that counts down how long a pitcher can stand at the mound. Sports historian Fred Frommer explains what the new rules will mean to the grand old game.
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Graeme Bayliss on mental illness and medical assistance in dying
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Ottawa has put a one-year delay on plans to expand medical assistance in dying to those with mental illness. Matt Galloway talks to Graeme Bayliss, who lives with clinical depression and has been calling for the expansion of MAID for years.
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Grocery chain CEOs face questions on Parliament Hill
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The CEOs of Canada's top grocery chains appeared on Parliament Hill yesterday. They denied allegations that they’re profiteering from high inflation. We talk to Calgary-based economist Todd Hirsch about why inflation may be slowing, but grocery bills are still high.
