Episodes

• 2021

• Ep. 4 - The Politics Of Genocide: Kamloops Fallout

  Federal politics scrambles to respond to the country finding more and more Indigenous children's remains near residential schools. And Prime Minister Trudeau is the "dean" of the G7 now, allegedly. This week's panelists: Leena Minifie, Jaskaran Sandhu feat. Romeo Saganash Further reading: More on how the federal government still took Indigenous children to court on the day we recorded (Monday) The Truth and Reconciliation Commission's 94 Calls To Action. (CBC published on it here too) Romeo Saganash wrote more about Bill C-15 here (Follow the Bill's passage here) More on the ICC being called to investigate Kamloops here More on the NDP's failure to push to declare residential schools a genocide here   This episode is brought to you by Dispatch Coffee Support the show: https://backbench.supercast.tech/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  June 15, 2021

  44 min

• Ep. 3 - Big Telecom, Big Quebec

  A new CRTC decision - that critics say guarantees higher wireless prices - suggests that telecom giants are in control. What does Quebec trying to change the Constitution via Bill 96 mean? And host Fatima Syed breaks protocol with her own point of order. This week's panelists: Murad Hemmadi, Emilie Nicolas, & Stuart Thomson, This episode is supported by Dispatch and Freshbooks. Support the show: https://backbench.supercast.tech/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  June 1, 2021

  42 min

• Ep. 2 - Justin Trudeau Has No Friends

  The conflict of interest and ethics commissioner weighs in on the meaning of friendship; is Prime Minister Trudeau home free from WE? And the government steps into a legal battle over the Line 5 pipeline. This week's panelists: Stuart Thomson, Leena Minifie, and Jaskaran Sandhu Further reading: Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner's reports on Trudeau and Morneau The Government of Canada's amicus brief re: Line 5 This episode is supported by Freshbooks and Dispatch. Support the show: https://backbench.supercast.tech/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  May 18, 2021

  38 min

• Ep. 1 - Every Province For Itself

  The third wave has shattered any remaining notion that we're all in this pandemic together. And the government commissions a new review into sexual misconduct in the military, just six years after the last one. What will it take for actual change? This week's panelists: Celina Caesar-Chavannes, Emilie Nicolas, and Drew Brown This episode is brought to you by Freshbooks and Cullen's Foods. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/CANADALAND See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  May 4, 2021

  39 min

• Introducing Our New Show: The Backbench

  Dig into Canadian politics from the best seats in the House. Host Fatima Syed welcomes our rotating roster of panelists from across the country: Celina Caesar-Chavannes, Jason Markusoff, Drew Brown, Emilie Nicolas, Jaskaran Sandhu, Murad Hemmadi, Leena Minifie, and Stuart Thomson. Stay on top of things through sharp commentary and incisive analysis. Drops every other Tuesday, starting May 4th. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/CANADALAND See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  April 27, 2021

  2 min
• 2020

• Ep. 77 - Mao's Love Poetry and Chinese QAnon

  Meng Wenzhou was arrested two years ago today in Vancouver and now unlikely MPs are calling for her release. Meanwhile, anti-CCP camps are at odds with each other in Surrey. South China Morning Post’s Vancouver correspondent Ian Young unpacks how international politics play out on Canadian soil. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  December 1, 2020

  38 min

• Ep. 76 - Biden's Clean Break

  U.S. President-elect Joe Biden’s climate plan may seem at odds with Canada’s energy sector — but there’s more to consider than just pipeline politics. Senior Researcher at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives Hadrian Mertins-Kirkwood unpacks Biden’s climate plan and what it means for Canada. This episode is brought to you by Paradigm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  November 17, 2020

  35 min

• Ep. 75 - What's The Point Of The NDP?

  It’s crowdfunding month! Support us at canadaland.com/join.    It’s Election Day in the U.S. As Joe Biden heads to the polls having run his presidential campaign on one of the Democratic Party’s most progressive platforms yet, OPPO hosts wonder: Is having a party for “the progressive left” like the NDP the best way for such ideas to gain real traction?    NDP MP for Hamilton Centre Matthew Green joins and mounts a vigorous defence of the party. [LINK: https://twitter.com/MatthewGreenNDP]   More Reading:    VICE: Canadian Senator Lynn Beyak Illegally Donated to Trump Reelection Using a Fake U.S. Address by Justin Ling The Ottawa Citizen: Canadian military wants to establish new organization to use propaganda, other techniques to influence Canadians by David Pugliese   This episode was brought to you by Cullen’s Foods and Paradigm.    https://cullensfoods.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  November 3, 2020

  43 min

• Ep. 74 - The Pre-U.S. Election Anxiety Show

  An uncertain outcome in the upcoming U.S. presidential election is still a real possibility Canadians need to navigate. Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute Balkan Devlen explains why and how. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  October 20, 2020

  39 min

• Ep. 73 - Made In Canada Without Pride

  US President Donald Trump’s rallying cry to a hate group to ‘stand by’ warrants a review of where the Proud Boys are at today. Dr. Barbara Perry speaks on this Canadian export and to what extent they pose a threat to Canadian society and the upcoming US election. This episode is brought to you by CI Direct Investing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  October 6, 2020

  39 min

• Ep. 72 - Snap Election Clapback, CERB Forever!

  BC’s new Green Party leader Sonia Furstenau weighs in on Premier John Horgan’s snap election and ‘cynical’ political calculation. And some Liberal MPs are so passionate about a basic income ahead of the throne speech that we had to bring on ‘CEO activist’ Floyd Marinescu to offer his lobby group’s cost-benefit analysis.   This episode is brought to you by CI Direct Investing. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
  September 22, 2020

  45 min

• Ep. 71 - Fall Political Preview

  Snap election this fall? Erin O'Who? How many jobs can Chrystia Freeland have? And will the U.S. melt down in an apocalyptic civil war that will render it all meaningless? Jen and Sandy look at the season ahead.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
  September 8, 2020

  41 min

• Ep. 70 - Who's Afraid Of The COVID Alert App?

  Can you guess which OPPO host has downloaded the app? Citizen Lab’s Christopher Parsons joins us to assuage privacy concerns and/or irrational fears about the federal government’s new app to contain the coronavirus. Get in touch at oppo@canadalandshow.com or on Twitter @OPPOcast. While OPPO is not made using supporter funds, CANADALAND’s other shows rely on listener support. Please consider becoming a monthly supporter. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
  August 11, 2020

  38 min

• Ep. 69 - QAnon Comes To Canada

  Cars, machinery, and now conspiracy theories. The U.S. continues its proud tradition of exports to Canada as QAnon gains traction north of the border. Marc-André Argentino joins to walk us through the origins and future of QAnon in Canada. Get in touch at oppo@canadalandshow.com or on Twitter @OPPOcast. This episode of OPPO is brought to you by WealthBar. While OPPO is not made using Patreon funds, CANADALAND’s other shows rely on listener support. Please consider becoming a monthly supporter. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
  July 28, 2020

  44 min

• Ep. 68 - Why Working Moms Are Dreading September

  The pandemic has already had a disproportionate impact on women, especially those with children. But how much worse could that be if schools don’t reopen soon? Dr. Sylvia Fuller joins to explain. Get in touch at oppo@canadalandshow.com or on Twitter @OPPOcast. This episode of OPPO is brought to you by WealthBar and Rotman School of Management. While OPPO is not made using Patreon funds, CANADALAND’s other shows rely on listener support. Please consider becoming a monthly supporter. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
  July 14, 2020

  42 min

• Ep. 67 - Everybody Else Is Abolishing The Police, So Why Can’t We?

  As calls to defund continue to grow, why not imagine what Canada would look like without police? Robyn Maynard joins us to unpack the idea. Get in touch at oppo@canadalandshow.com or on Twitter @OPPOcast. This episode of OPPO is brought to you by WealthBar. While OPPO is not made using Patreon funds, CANADALAND’s other shows rely on listener support. Please consider becoming a monthly supporter. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
  June 30, 2020

  42 min

• Ep. 66 - Get Me Outta Scheer

  Now that Jen has thrown out her sourdough starter, it’s time to start paying attention to the race to replace Andrew Scheer. James Moore joins us to run through the field of candidates and explain where the Conservatives stand on the eve of the first party debate. Get in touch at oppo@canadalandshow.com or on Twitter @OPPOcast. This episode of OPPO is brought to you by WealthBar. While OPPO is not made using Patreon funds, CANADALAND’s other shows rely on listener support. Please consider becoming a monthly supporter. CORRECTION: This episode incorrectly states that Chantel Moore was killed in an incident with the RCMP. In fact, the incident in question involved Edmunston Police. We regret the error. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
  June 16, 2020

  42 min

• Ep. 65 - Stuck In the Middle With Meng Wanzhou

  China and the US are facing off in what’s being dubbed a new Cold War. And Canada’s stuck in a tight spot. Last week, a BC judge ruled that Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou’s charges meet the bar of “double criminality,” which means she’s one step closer to being extradited to the US. China is not happy. To dig into what’s at stake, we’re joined by Philip Calvert, a former diplomat in China and Senior Fellow with the China Institute of the University of Alberta. Get In touch at oppo@canadalandshow.com or on Twitter @oppocast. This episode of OPPO is brought to you by WealthBar. While OPPO is not made using Patreon funds, CANADALAND's other shows rely on listener support. Please consider becoming a monthly supporter at patreon.com/canadaland See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
  June 2, 2020

  37 min

• Ep. 64 - An Epidemic Of Racism

  Violent attacks on racialized people are on the rise in Canada — especially against those who look East Asian. We’re joined by reporter Joanna Chiu to discuss what happens when we conflate the actions of a government with individual people. Get in touch at oppo@canadalandshow.com or on Twitter @OPPOcast. This episode of OPPO is brought to you by WealthBar. While OPPO is not made using Patreon funds, CANADALAND’s other shows rely on listener support. Please consider becoming a monthly supporter.
  May 19, 2020

  42 min

• Ep. 63 - Under Cover Of Covid

  What does the new ban on assault-style firearms in Canada mean? And what’s going on with the dog-whistle racism in the Conservative leadership race? Zain Velji co-hosts. Get in touch at oppo@canadalandshow.com or on Twitter @OPPOcast. This episode of OPPO is brought to you by WealthBar. While OPPO is not made using Patreon funds, CANADALAND’s other shows rely on listener support. Please consider becoming a monthly supporter.
  May 5, 2020

  28 min