Best Chqr Curiouscast Podcasts (2024)

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Can and should the government support Canadians who want to age at home? And, tips to live and invest around the world 39:36

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Join Faisal Karmali & Dave Popowich on More Than Money as they talk about a new report exploring the quality of life of older Canadians and what the government can do to support them as they age at home. Also on the show, Lief Simon, founding partner of Live and Invest Overseas and author of Cowboy Millionaire: The New American Pioneer, talks about…

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Crowdstrike Outage; Covert Chinese police stations in Canada; Melanie Joly visits Beijing; How movie theatres are adapting to the new reality 40:44

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Today's guests: Ritesh Kotak, Cybersecurity and tech analyst Laura Harth, Campaign Director Safeguard Defenders Charles Burton, Senior Fellow - Sinopsis / former diplomat at Canada’s embassy in Beijing Barry Hertz, Film Editor - Globe and Mail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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NASA's Mars simulator crew emerged after 378 days: What did they learn? 1:43:14

5h ago1:43:14

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NASA's Mars simulator crew emerged after 378 days: What did they learn? (1:23) Guest: Kelly Haston, mission commander for NASA's all-volunteer Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog (CHAPEA-1) project Donald Trump promised a gentler tone as he addressed delegates at the Republican National Convention, did he deliver? (28:15) Guest: Drew Kur…

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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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Health minister concerned over new U.S. border rules for dogs starting August 1 1:45:55

3h ago1:45:55

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How bad traffic and crumbling infrastructure are driving people out of cities (1:34) Guest: Jeff Lang-Weir, spokesperson, Toronto Region Board of Trade Health minister concerned over new U.S. border rules for dogs starting August 1 (17:29) Guest: Mark Holland, Minister of Health of Canada Health minister concerned over new U.S. border rules for dog…

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Why is the U.S. national anthem so tough to sing and what are the greatest renditions 1:52:03

4h ago1:52:03

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Record rain swamps Toronto (2:01) Guest: Anthony Farnell, Chief Meteorologist, Global News Why infrastructure in Canadian cities is so vulnerable to extreme weather (16:47) Guest: Slobodan Simonovic, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Western University; Director of engineering works, Institute catastrophic loss reduction Why is the…

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Second Act: What Late Bloomers Can Tell You about Success and Reinventing Your Life 1:46:16

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Former FBI agent breaks down the investigation into Trump assassination attempt (1:07) Guest: Ken Gray, former FBI special agent, distinguished lecturer, Department of Criminology, University of New Haven Political implications of the Trump assassination attempt (16:57) Guest: Frank Wilkinson, Opinion columnist, Bloomberg Trump shooting: Are attack…

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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

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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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The Roy Green Show Podcast Jul14: Dr. Zuhdi Jasser Trump assassination attempt. - Keith & Colleen Myrol. Son RCMP killed at Mayerthorpe. Keith song Jimmy Went to War, Instead of for Beer w the Boys ... 45:48

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Today's Podcast: The assassination attempt against Donald Trump Guest: Dr. Zuhdi Jasser. Nuclear cardiologist, Phoenix. Former U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander and Republican candidate for U.S. Congress in November's general election. Strong Donald Trump supporter. Muslim and author of Battle for the Soul of Islam. Also Phoenix radio talk show host. …

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July 14: Dr. Zuhdi Jasser, GOP candidate for Congress. Trump assassination attempt. 18:13

2h ago18:13

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The assassination attempt against Donald Trump Guest: Dr. Zuhdi Jasser. Nuclear cardiologist, Phoenix. Former U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander and Republican candidate for U.S. Congress in November's general election. Strong Donald Trump supporter. Muslim and author of Battle for the Soul of Islam. Also Phoenix radio talk show host. Learn more about …

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July 14: Keith and Colleen Myrol. Son Brock one of four RCMP officers murdered at Mayerthorpe 10:14

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On March 3, 2005, four RCMP officers were ambushed and murdered on the farm of James Rozsko near Mayorthorpe, Alberta. Single greatest loss of life among RCMP officers in one incident in the history of the force to that date. One of the officers was Brock Myrol whose father Keith is a singer/songwriter and recipient of the Saskatchewan Country Musi…

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July 14: Keith Myrol, new song Saturday Jimmy Went to War, Instead of for Beer With the Boys. 6:06

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More with Keith and Colleen Myrol. Keith wrote the song Heroes following his son's murder and has written a new song titled: Saturday Jimmy went to war, Instead of for Beer with the Boys. There is a powerful message in this song about the state of the world today and Keith Myrol will speak to that, as well as the West needing to support Ukraine wit…

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July 14: U.S. pollster John Zogby and Roy talk about the state of world post Trump assassination attempt. 12:33

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Back to the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. The dean of American pollsters John Zogby, founder of John Zogby Strategies(.com) and co-host of The Zogby Report podcast with his son Jeremy, joins me for a "two friends who have decades of experience reading the lay of the land in the U.S. and beyond discuss major events, such as the assassinatio…

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July 14: How will Trump assassination attempt affect U.S. national election? Darrell Bricker, CEO IPSOS Public Affairs. 14:22

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Assassination attempt against Donald Trump. How may this affect the U.S. national election for November 5? Might the attempt on Trump's life cool the political rhetoric in the U.S. and perhaps Canada, at least somewhat? Or will it serve to turn up the heat? What does polling in the U.S. (and Canada) suggest the mood of Americans (and Canadians) wou…

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July 14: Adam Zivo, NP Op-Ed: “Help Ukraine now, or face a possible Russian threat in the future.” 17:44

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A recent National Post op ed by Adam Zivo was headlined "We either help Ukraine now or face a possible Russian threat in the future." Adam Zivo has spent 2 years living in Ukraine since the Russian invasion of that country and experienced the missile attacks, the loss of power and heat in winter, all of which he will talk about. There is as well a …

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July 14: Business Council of Cda Pres Goldy Hyder, challenging PM Trudeau on failing to meet NATO membership spending. 14:32

3h ago14:32

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Canada's business community is challenging PM Justin Trudeau on this country's failing to meet 2% of GDP on military spending as demanded by membership in NATO. The Business Council of Canada president/CEO Goldy Hyder sent a letter to Trudeau urging him to meet the NATO military spending requirement. - Following the NATO meetings this past week in …

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July 14: A New on-air broadcast career begins: Tom Craig, RGS Tech Producer, leaving for his own show in Port Alberni, B.C 5:37

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A new on air broadcast career begins. Tom Craig who for the past year has with determination and success taken on the role of tech producer / call screener for RGS is leaving us to begin his very first on air venture, The Tom Craig Show, in Port Alberni, British Columbia. Exciting time, as those of us who have spent years at the microphone well rem…

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Money and the fear of not having enough And, how climate change contributes to homelessness 39:38

2h ago39:38

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Join Faisal Karmali & Dave Popowich on More Than Money as they talk to Andrea McTague, Founder of ShiftGrit Psychology and Counselling, about how to change your perspective on spending your money so that you can live your best life in retirement. Also on the show, Tim Richter, Co-Chair of the National Housing Council, discusses the cost of homeless…

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The Roy Green Show Podcast Jul 13: War with Russia imminent? Prof Christian Leuprecht. - Medical Assistance in Dying, Dr. Ellen Wiebe. - Avi Benlolo, Univ of Windsor caving to antisemitism. - Prof Sylvain ... 1:00:43

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Today's podcast: European military commanders warning of imminent war with Russia (within the next 2 years). With that backdrop the NATO conference took place this week in Washington where President Joe Biden's mental acuity continued to be questioned and Canada increasingly came under pressure from senior U.S. government, as well as other NATO off…

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July 13: War with Russia imminent? Prof Christian Leuprecht 16:32

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European military commanders warning of imminent war with Russia (within the next 2 years). With that backdrop the NATO conference took place this week in Washington where President Joe Biden's mental acuity continued to be questioned and Canada increasingly came under pressure from senior U.S. government, as well as other NATO officials demanding …

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July 13: Medical Assistance in Dying with B.C. MAID doctor Ellen Wiebe 16:36

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MAID. Medical Assistance in Dying. Canadian federal law Bill C-7 allows a person in Canada who meets specific medical/health criteria to be granted MAID. Still contested by various individuals and groups, increasingly Canadians are dying with a physician's or nurse practitioner's direct assistance. We speak with a BC family doctor who has, by her o…

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July 13: AGPI founder Avi Benlolo on Univ of Windsor caving to antisemitism 10:58

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Op ed: University of Windson shamefully caves to anti-Israel protesters. Are Canadian universities true hotbeds for antisemitism and how to address? Guest: Avi Benlolo. Founder and CEO of the Abraham Global Peace Initiative Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Global News / Curiouscast

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July 13: Dalhousie Prof Sylvain Charlebois on Denmark's cow farts carbon tax. 17:55

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Something's Rotten in Denmark at least with that country's livestock carbon tax. Beginning in 2030 Denmark's livestock farmers, as in cattle, sheep and pigs, will be forced to remit a carbon tax for their farm animals farts and belching. Might it be possible that Canada, without fully considering the impact, would introduce a similar tax here? Gues…

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July 13: Sask Attorney General Bronwyn Eyre, carbon tax conflict between Sask Gov and Fed Gov...for now. 15:56

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A sudden pause in the war of words and legal action between the federal and Saskatchewan governments. A hearing scheduled at the Federal Court yesterday was cancelled as the Saskatchewan and federal governments are in reportedly in talks. On Monday the Saskatchewan Attorney General stated the province had sought and been granted an emergency injunc…

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July 13: Frmr Team Canada World Cup Soccer Player George Pakos, COPA America refs biased against Team Canada? 8:16

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Tonight Canada's national soccer team faces off against Uruguay iin the Cope America, the world's oldest major soccer tournament playing for the 3rd place medal. Brazil, considered by millions worldwide to be the world's greatest soccer nation has already been eliminated from the COPA competition. Canada's national team coach Jesse Marsch is also c…

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July 13: Warren in Western Canada, Trudeau majority if Trump re-elected? “Canadians are that stupid.” 17:20

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Warren is a Western Canada listener and American immigrant to Canada who sent our program an email in which he argues if Donald Trump wins the November 5, U.S. general election and is returned to the White House as president, it is possible that Justin Trudeau may be returned as PM, perhaps with a majority government. Warren suggests Trudeau would …

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Canadian country stars The Washboard Union on a new album and summer festival tour 1:27:34

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After a roller coaster week for President Biden, calls continue for him to step aside (1:38) Guest: Christy Setzer, president, New Heights Communications Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter trial ends after judge tosses the case over withheld evidence (16:18) Guest: Neama Rahmani, President of West Coast Trial Lawyers, former federal prosecutor…

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Gino Vannelli keeps the music moving 50-years after his first big hit 1:49:57

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List of Canadians without a family doctor continues to grow (1:35) Guest: Dr. Jobin Varughese, President-Elect, Ontario College of Family Physicians Winnipeg serial killer found guilty of 1st-degree murder in deaths of four Indigenous women (18:15) Guest: Melissa Robinson, cousin of Morgan Harris Winnipeg serial killer found guilty of 1st-degree mu…

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The Bay closes several stores during the heatwave because of AC issues, is time running out for the legendary retailer’s stores? 1:40:59

2d ago1:40:59

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The Bay closes several stores during the heatwave because of AC issues, is time running out for the legendary retailer’s stores? (1:39) Guest: Bruce Winder, retail analyst New Illinois law forces influencer parents to compensate their children for appearing in social media content (16:00) Guest: Leah Plunkett, Harvard Law, author of Sharenthood: Wh…

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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

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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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Introducing... Dark Poutine | The Quakers and The Killers: The Murder of Peter Lazier 1:03:48

3d ago1:03:48

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Episode 294: On the evening of December 21, 1883, near Bloomfield, Ontario, visitor Peter Lazier was murdered by two intruders at the farmhouse of Quakers Gilbert and Margaret Jones. The community, deeply affected, quickly organized a search. They traced footprints in the snow, leading to Joseph Thomset and the Lowder family's homes near West Lake.…

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A Little More True Crime: Robert Pickton’s terrible legacy 1:44:04

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Canada falls to Argentina in the Copa America semi-finals (1:32) Guest: Bob Lenarduzzi, former Canadian National player and coach, member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame Despite falling inflation, nearly half of Canadians say they’re feeling the pinch of rising prices (17:49) Guest: Matthew Fabian, director, financial services research and cons…

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Sticky, Sexy, Sad: Swipe Culture and the Darker Side of Dating Apps 1:42:21

4d ago1:42:21

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Heat warnings across much of Canada (1:44) Guest: David Phillips, Environment and Climate Change Canada Human error caused 2022 Rogers outage, system 'deficiencies' made it worse: report (15:49) Guest: John Lawford, executive director, Public Interest Advocacy Centre The destructive secret that went ignored in the family of Nobel Prize-winning auth…

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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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The Roy Green Show Podcast Jul7: CAF Maj Mark Campbell, Afghan interpreters saved Cdn lives. - 2 Afghan interpreters, fear as Kabul fell. - Ukraine Amb Scherba, on Western assistance. - Israel/Hamas ceasefire ... 58:01

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Today's podcast: On the minds and conscience of Canadians. Questions continue about actions by former federal minister of defence Harjit Sajjan and the fate of Afghan interpreters who went into battle with the CAF and saved Canadian lives but who were left behind facing death by the Taliban during the panicked/chaotic evacuation. Guest: Major Mark …

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July 7: PPCLI Major Mark Campbell, Afghan interpreters saved Cdn lives 16:24

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On the minds and conscience of Canadians. Questions continue about actions by former federal minister of defence Harjit Sajjan and the fate of Afghan interpreters who went into battle with the CAF and saved Canadian lives but who were left behind facing death by the Taliban during the panicked/chaotic evacuation. Guest: Major Mark Campbell. PPCLI. …

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July 7: Two Afghan CAF interpreters and fear as Kabul fell to Taliban 18:12

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During a live broadcast in August of 2021, as panic engulfed Kabul and thousands of Afghans, including CAF interpreters desperately attempted to escape capture and death by the Taliban by securing places of Canadian evacuation flights we broadcast a live interview with two of the interpreters. One had been able to flee the country without assistanc…

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July 7: Ukraine Ambassador O Scherba and continued Western assistance 18:28

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NATO talk in Washington include deliberations on continued weapons/financial support for Ukraine. Meetings in Ukraine also taking place in Europe. Guest: Olexander Scherba, Ukraine Ambassador at Large joining us from Austria. Author: Ukraine vs Darkness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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July 7: Israel/Hamas ceasefire? Vivian Bercovici fmr Cdn Ambassador to Israel. 7:16

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Israel engages in U.S. proposed ceasefire talks with Hamas. Guest: Vivian Bercovici. Former Canadian Ambassador to Israel, from Tel Aviv. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Global News / Curiouscast

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July 7: CPC Deputy Leader Melissa Lantsman, questioning the choice of Birju Dattani as head of Cdn Human Rights Commission 9:43

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The deputy leader of the Conservative Party of Canada is questioning what the Liberal government and specifically the federal minister of justice did to to a greater extent vet the past of Birju Dattani before appointing Dattani as the head of the Canadian Human Rights Commission with his "long history of antisemitic posts, including that the use o…

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July 7: Fmr BC Premier Ujjal Dosanjh, Cda has been “pushed back to medieval hatreds.” 16:44

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Post to X by Ujjal Dosanjh, former premier of British Columbia and former federal minister of health: "the country that I came to in 1968 has been pushed back into medieval hatreds by unprinciple, lazy and gutless politicians who bend to all hateful, racist, identiest, uniquest and exclusivist whimsies." Guest: Ujjal Dosanjh. Learn more about your …

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July 7: This week in Ottawa with Tom Korski, Editor of Blacklock’s Reporter 18:23

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The week in Ottawa. The news and goings on per Blacklock's Reporter. Guest: Tom Korski. Editor. Blacklock's Reporter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Global News / Curiouscast

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The Roy Green Show Podcast Jul6: Yves Giroux 'online harms bill' makes $200 million bureaucracy. - Europe turning to conservative right, prof Katja Hoyer. - Safer drugs info kept quiet in London ON, Adam ... 1:04:45

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Today's podcast: Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux reporting federal online harms billwill create a 3-pronged $200 million bureaucracy. - Automatic tax filing could see Canadians get billions in unclaimed benefits says PBO. - EV battery deal to cost taxpayers $5.8 billion more than government estimates. (works with 4:33pm segment). Is the fe…

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July 6: PBO Yves Giroux 'online harms bill' creates $200 million bureaucracies. 16:01

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Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux reporting federal online harms billwill create a 3-pronged $200 million bureaucracy. - Automatic tax filing could see Canadians get billions in unclaimed benefits says PBO. - EV battery deal to cost taxpayers $5.8 billion more than government estimates. (works with 4:33pm segment). Is the federal government …

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July 6: Europe turning to the conservative right with professor Katja Hoyer. 15:30

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Significantly important nations in Europe have reset or are in the process of resetting its political compass and leaning decidedly to the right, with the exception of the U.K. which has swung significantly to the left of centre. Guest: Katja Hoyer. German/Anglo political scientist, author, author of blog Zeitgeist. Learn more about your ad choices…

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