1 hr 18 min
#96 - Canadian Chronicles: Zelensky's Visit, Meta's Media Move, and a Nazi in Parliament. Beyond Culture
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- Politics
In this episode, your hosts Abel and Yvan bring you an update on Canadian politics. We begin with the visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to Canada, shedding light on the growing solidarity between the two nations amidst a backdrop of warfare and a pledge of further humanitarian aid.
The narrative takes a dark twist with the unsettling honouring of a Nazi Ukrainian veteran in the Canadian Parliament, a misstep that triggered a public apology from Prime Minister Trudeau and the consequential resignation of Speaker Anthony Rota.
As the echo of this controversy resounds, we witness the rise of Greg Fergus, the first Black Canadian to grace the position of Speaker of the House. The upheaval further intensified with the assassination of Canadian Sikh activist, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, which rapidly strained Canada-India diplomatic relations.
Turning the lens inward, we delve into Meta Platforms' standoff with Canadian authorities, a digital duel sparked by Bill C-18, the Online News Act, shedding light on the tug-of-war between tech giants and governmental regulations. With a finger on the pulse of public opinion, we also dissect the fluctuating fortunes of the Liberals in the polls and Canada's nuanced humanitarian stance towards the Israeli and Palestinian conflict.
In this episode, your hosts Abel and Yvan bring you an update on Canadian politics. We begin with the visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to Canada, shedding light on the growing solidarity between the two nations amidst a backdrop of warfare and a pledge of further humanitarian aid.
The narrative takes a dark twist with the unsettling honouring of a Nazi Ukrainian veteran in the Canadian Parliament, a misstep that triggered a public apology from Prime Minister Trudeau and the consequential resignation of Speaker Anthony Rota.
As the echo of this controversy resounds, we witness the rise of Greg Fergus, the first Black Canadian to grace the position of Speaker of the House. The upheaval further intensified with the assassination of Canadian Sikh activist, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, which rapidly strained Canada-India diplomatic relations.
Turning the lens inward, we delve into Meta Platforms' standoff with Canadian authorities, a digital duel sparked by Bill C-18, the Online News Act, shedding light on the tug-of-war between tech giants and governmental regulations. With a finger on the pulse of public opinion, we also dissect the fluctuating fortunes of the Liberals in the polls and Canada's nuanced humanitarian stance towards the Israeli and Palestinian conflict.
1 hr 18 min