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18/12/2019
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11/03/2020
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29/10/2025

26/01/2024

Court rules Liberals' use of Emergencies Act was unjustified, unreasonable

Critics of the Liberals’ handling of the Freedom Convoy and its occupation of downtown Ottawa in 2022 were handed some vindication this week. The Federal Court of Canada has ruled that the Trudeau government’s use of the Emergencies Act was unconstitutional. National Post political reporter Chris Nardi joins the show to discuss why the court ruled against the Liberals, whether it opens the government to other legal action, and why the government is looking to appeal the ruling. Background reading: Court rules Liberals' use of Emergencies Act was unjustified, unreasonable Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26/01/2024

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23 min
03/08/2023

What's causing potentially deadly errors in Canadian hospitals

While the overwhelming majority of hospital visits in Canada go as expected, there are still thousands of errors every year that in some cases can have lasting, even deadly consequences for patients. And while there are estimates, the true scale of medical errors is unknown. National Post health reporter Sharon Kirkey joins the show to discuss what kinds of errors we’re seeing in hospitals, why issues in the health-care system could be contributing to the problem, and what recourse patients have. Background reading: One in 17 Canadian patients harmed by mistakes that sometimes turn deadly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

03/08/2023

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20 min
12/12/2018

Canada gets on China's bad side with arrest of Huawei executive

Earlier this month, a top executive for Chinese tech giant Huawei, Meng Wanzhou was arrested in Vancouver at the request of the U.S. Meng was wanted on fraud charges linked to violating sanctions against Iran. We look at the fallout being felt in the wake of Meng’s arrest, whether this situation could have a chilling effect on Canada-China relations, and how tied in Huawei is with Canada’s telecoms network. Dave is joined by National Post reporter Marie-Danielle Smith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/12/2018

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19 min
08/03/2021

Federal government set to tackle hateful content online

Parliament is set to debate a bill that will introduce a new definition of hate as it aims to tackle hateful content online. But free speech proponents are concerned the bill could bring back previously repealed provisions of hate speech law that were seen as highly politicized and subjective. National Post political reporter Anja Karadeglija joins the podcast to discuss the what kind of online content this legislation is looking to target, why the feds are bringing this law in now, and why free speech advocates are worried. Background reading: New definition of hate to be included in Liberal bill that might also revive contentious hate speech law Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

08/03/2021

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14 min
07/06/2022

How did Doug Ford manage such a decisive win in the Ontario election

Ontario voters handed Premier Doug Ford and the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario a renewed mandate with even more seats than the last election. The PCs managed a strong win despite the fact that less than 50 per cent of voters turned up at the polls. The loss also has both main opposition parties looking for new leaders. National Post politics reporter Bryan Passifiume joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss how Ford and the PCs managed such a decisive win, how the opposition parties regroup, and what may explain the low voter turnout. Background reading: Doug Ford PCs roar to a second majority win in Ontario Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

07/06/2022

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22 min
13/12/2018

Should boxing be banned?

Should consenting adults be allowed to strap on a pair of leather gloves, step into the ring and beat the daylights out of each other? Is the entertainment, and payday, worth the risk of potential harm, or even death? These are questions being raised after a Quebec-based boxing champ wound up in hospital with a life-threatening brain injury. Dave is joined by Montreal Gazette editorial pages editor Edie Austin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

13/12/2018

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17 min
28/06/2022

Alberta Conservative leadership candidates pushing for autonomy, "sovereignty" from Ottawa

Early in the race to replace Jason Kenney as leader of Alberta’s conservatives, the conversation has turned to the province’s place in Confederation, with one frontrunner pushing an aggressive strategy. Danielle Smith is proposing an Alberta Sovereignty Act, which would allow the province to supersede federal law deemed not to be in Alberta’s interests. National Post reporter Tyler Dawson joins Dave to discuss the thinking behind the “Free Alberta Strategy,” how it could potentially be used, and why some feel it’s a constitutional crisis waiting to happen. Background reading: UCP leadership contender Danielle Smith wants Alberta to ignore federal laws it doesn't like Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28/06/2022

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20 min
10/05/2022

How is inflation hitting people's day-to-day lives in Canada?

Been feeling the pinch on your utility bills this year, or maybe at the grocery store? You’re not alone. Canada has been hit with rising inflation, which has meant people are paying more for, gas, food and just about everything else. Edmonton Journal columnist Keith Gerein, who has been exploring the impact of inflation on people’s day-to-day lives, joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss where people are really feeling a cash crunch and what’s driving some of these higher costs. Background reading: Groundwork: Edmontonians definitely feeling the sting of affordability, but some more than others Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/05/2022

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22 min
22/12/2022

RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki and the terrible, horrible, no-good, very bad year

Brenda Lucki’s time as commissioner of the RCMP has been eventful, to say the least. She entered the post four years ago as the RCMP was confronting issues of workplace harassment, the treatment of Indigenous peoples, racism, and a need for internal reform, but things really came to a head in 2022. National post reporter Adrian Humphreys joins the show to discuss Lucki’s high-profile testimony at two public inquiries, apologies and calls for her resignation, and whether she could see her contract renewed in 2023. Background reading: 'A wounded leader': Inside RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki's terrible year Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22/12/2022

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23 min
24/02/2022

Canada finishes the Olympics in Beijing with a respectable 26 medals

The Olympic Winter Games wrapped up in Beijing without a major COVID incident, and Canada wound up with a respectable 26 medals. Despite some judging controversy and questions over whether we might wind up with a bronze in figure skating down the line, Canadian officials feel we fared rather well. Postmedia national sportswriter Dan Barnes joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss our surprise medallists, where we fared worse than expected, and where the Canadian Olympic Committee needs to focus in advance of Italy in four years. Background reading: Canada's Olympians come up with 26 (maybe 27) medals at Beijing 2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24/02/2022

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21 min

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