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Episode 34: Is it time for Governor General Mary Simon to resign? Not Reserving Judgment
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On Episode 34, Josh explains why he thinks Governor General Mary Simon should resign; Christine gives you the highlights of the Canada Strong and Free Network conference including Poilievre's speech, and Joanna tells us about a Quebec law aimed at protecting politicians.Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:* Jamie Sarkonak: Governor General's online harm symposium was unbefitting of her office (https://nationalpost.com/opinion/jamie-sarkonak-the-governor-general-wants-to-play-politics-but-not-at-her-own-risk)* “Apolitical” Simon Likes Bill (https://www.blacklocks.ca/apolitical-simon-likes-bill/)* Gave $96,100 To CBC Pundit (https://www.blacklocks.ca/gave-96100-to-cbc-pundit/)* MPs To Review GG Expenses (https://www.blacklocks.ca/mps-to-review-gg-expenses/)* $18M For Frankfurt High Life (https://www.blacklocks.ca/18m-for-frankfurt-high-life/)* Harrison Lowman: Will Poilievre’s coalition of loud new populists and old-guard conservatives hold? (https://thehub.ca/2024-04-15/harrison-lowman-will-poilievres-coalition-of-new-populists-and-old-guard-conservatives-hold/)* Right-Wing Media Personality Goes Viral After Posting ‘Weird’ and ‘Creepy’ Video Recorded Inside Airport Washroom (https://pressprogress.ca/right-wing-media-personality-goes-viral-after-posting-weird-and-creepy-video-recorded-inside-airport-washroom/)* Quebec tables bill that includes fines of up to $1,500 for threatening politicians (https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-quebec-tables-bill-that-includes-fines-of-up-to-1500-for-threatening/)* Committee for the Commonwealth of Canada v. Canada, [1991] 1 SCR 139Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn.The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate. (https://theccf.ca/donate/)
On Episode 34, Josh explains why he thinks Governor General Mary Simon should resign; Christine gives you the highlights of the Canada Strong and Free Network conference including Poilievre's speech, and Joanna tells us about a Quebec law aimed at protecting politicians.Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:* Jamie Sarkonak: Governor General's online harm symposium was unbefitting of her office (https://nationalpost.com/opinion/jamie-sarkonak-the-governor-general-wants-to-play-politics-but-not-at-her-own-risk)* “Apolitical” Simon Likes Bill (https://www.blacklocks.ca/apolitical-simon-likes-bill/)* Gave $96,100 To CBC Pundit (https://www.blacklocks.ca/gave-96100-to-cbc-pundit/)* MPs To Review GG Expenses (https://www.blacklocks.ca/mps-to-review-gg-expenses/)* $18M For Frankfurt High Life (https://www.blacklocks.ca/18m-for-frankfurt-high-life/)* Harrison Lowman: Will Poilievre’s coalition of loud new populists and old-guard conservatives hold? (https://thehub.ca/2024-04-15/harrison-lowman-will-poilievres-coalition-of-new-populists-and-old-guard-conservatives-hold/)* Right-Wing Media Personality Goes Viral After Posting ‘Weird’ and ‘Creepy’ Video Recorded Inside Airport Washroom (https://pressprogress.ca/right-wing-media-personality-goes-viral-after-posting-weird-and-creepy-video-recorded-inside-airport-washroom/)* Quebec tables bill that includes fines of up to $1,500 for threatening politicians (https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-quebec-tables-bill-that-includes-fines-of-up-to-1500-for-threatening/)* Committee for the Commonwealth of Canada v. Canada, [1991] 1 SCR 139Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn.The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate. (https://theccf.ca/donate/)
49 min