10/3: Canada Covered

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10/3: Canada Covered Podcast

10/3 brings you the biggest stories in Canada told by Postmedia's national network of award-winning journalists. Hosted by Dave Breakenridge, 10/3 updates twice a week.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Why the NDP decided to break up with the Trudeau Liberals

    The political marriage between the federal liberals and NDP is over, and that means Canadians could be headed to the polls sooner than expected. NDP leader Jagmeet Singh announced he was leaving the agreement with Justin Trudeau’s Liberals that’s keeping the government in power after more than two years. National Post political reporter Ryan Tumilty joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss why the NDP tore up the agreement, how the Liberals have taken the news, and whether it means we could see an election this fall. Background reading: How and why the NDP decided to break up with the Trudeau Liberals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    23 min

  2. AUG 20

    Father and son charged with plotting a terrorist act in Ontario

    Questions are being asked after a father and son were arrested on terror charges in Ontario. The pair were nabbed earlier this month and now MPs are planning hearings to determine how the immigration system let in people who were ultimately charged with plotting a terrorist act. Toronto Sun politics reporter Bryan Passifiume joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss what we know about the case so far, the political fallout for the government, and what upcoming parliamentary hearings hope to uncover. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    17 min

  3. AUG 15

    Canada's embattled human rights chief resigns

    Canada is once again on the hunt for a new candidate to head Human Rights Commission after the feds’ pick agreed to resign this week. National Post politics reporter Stephanie Taylor joins the show to walk us through the controversy around the hiring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    19 min

  4. AUG 13

    How a colourful Canadian conman duped victims for decades

    A Toronto man who duped hundreds of victims in several countries into giving him money and then even more money in dubious stock schemes or fake coloured diamonds. National Post investigative reporter Adrian Humphreys joins the show to discuss how this Toronto businessman wound up embroiled in massive money scams, how he wound up on police radar, and how he kept his schemes rolling for so long. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    23 min

  5. AUG 9

    The fallout from Canada's Olympic soccer scandal

    Instead of focusing on defending their Olympic title, Canada’s women’s soccer team became embroiled in scandal at the Paris games. Before the opening ceremonies even took place, accusations were levied that people involved with the women’s team had been using a drone to spy on New Zealand’s practice. This has sent ripples through soccer Canada and the sport’s international governing body. Ryan Pyette, in France covering the games for Postmedia, joins host Dave Breakenridge to discuss the repercussions Canada has already faced, what impact the scandal could have on Canada soccer, and whether FIFA cracks down any further. Read more; Where does the Canadian women's soccer team go from here? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    30 min

  6. AUG 1

    Jasper wildfire destroys part of iconic mountain town

    The fire that overtook the Jasper townsite late last month left many Canadians reeling. Like Fort McMurray and Slave Lake before it, wildfire hit the iconic mountain destination, destroying a large swath of the community. Edmonton Journal reporter Zac Delaney joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss the destruction wrought by the fire, the recovery efforts and how long residents could be waiting before they return. Background reading: 'We saw how bad everything was': RV tour through Jasper interrupted by fire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    27 min

  7. JUL 29

    Liberals show little interest in following U.S. Democrats' upheaval

    Joe Biden's resignation as the Democratic nominee for U.S. president, less than six months before the election, caused a stir in Canada and reignited discussions about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's future, especially since Trudeau has been under scrutiny following his party's loss in a spring byelection and could face further challenges if the Liberals lose another byelection later this year; National Post political reporter Catherine Levesque joins the show to explore these issues and the potential threat to Trudeau's leadership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    27 min

  8. JUL 23

    Canadian medal hopefuls at Summer Olympics in Paris

    National sports writer Dan Barnes joins the show to discuss Canada's prospects at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, where the team aims to surpass their Tokyo medal haul, highlighting strengths in swimming and track while exploring potential medal contenders and anticipating a more traditional Olympic experience post-COVID. Background reading: Gold, silver or bronze? The Canadian hopefuls to bring home medals from Paris Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    21 min
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