If news can’t be searched for on Google or shared on Facebook, is it even really online? Bill C-18, the Online News Act, is currently before the senate. Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez says that this Bill will help save small newsrooms and local journalism outlets by giving them the power to negotiate with tech giants, deals for payment of news content that is shared on their platforms. But Meta and Google’s response has been simple: they just won’t allow Canadian news on their platforms. In March, Google ran a test where one million Canadians could no longer see results for Canadian news searches. At the Canada Strong & Free conference in Ottawa last week, Meta said they would also disallow sharing of anything that looks like news on their sites, like Facebook and Instagram.  Last year, Canadaland and a group of other independent news publishers formed a consortium to lobby the government on this Bill. Today, Jesse sits down again with Senator Paula Simons, as Publisher of Canadaland, to discuss the Bill and not just his own issues with it, but hers too. Host: Jesse Brown Credits: Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Annette Ejiofor (Managing Editor) Featured guests: Paula Simons Further reading:  Canada’s Online News Act must be transparent, fair, and include news innovators — Canadaland, Publisher’s Note Bill C-18 - Parliament Sponsors: Freshbooks, Public Service Alliance of Canada, Squarespace If you value this podcast, support us! You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody.   You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Toronto Star’s Allan Woods joins Jonathan to look at the prospect of Trump fundraising off a mugshot, and how a Montreal fire might finally accomplish what years of journalism and advocacy have not, pushing authorities there to take action against illegal Airbnbs. Host: Jonathan Goldsbie Credits: Aviva Lessard (Producer), Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Annette Ejiofor (Managing Editor) Guest: Allan Woods Further reading:  Conrad Black: Donald Trump should pass the torch to Ron DeSantis - National Post 20 Years Ago, Canadian Media Lined Up To Call For War In Iraq - Passage Potemkin: Catherine the Great's Imperial Partner Montreal blaze: man who ran illegal Airbnb business identified - Ricochet Owner of Old Montreal building that caught fire is a lawyer who pleaded guilty to tax evasion - Montreal Gazette Sponsors: Douglas, Indochino, Athletic Greens  If you value this podcast, Support us! You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody.   You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last month, the Senate proposed twenty six amendments to Bill C-11, the Online Streaming Act, and the Heritage Minister rejected eight. One of those rejected amendments was proposed by Senators Paula Simons and Julie Miville-Dechêne. Its rejection may have a huge impact on many digital-first creators. Jesse sits down with Senator Simons to talk about the bill, this amendment in particular, and what the Senate can do in situations like this. Host: Jesse Brown Credits: Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Annette Ejiofor (Managing Editor) Featured guests: Paula Simons Further reading:  Heritage Minister rejects key C-11 amendment, puts himself on potential collision course with Senators — The Globe & Mail Alberta Unbound — Senator Simons’ Podcast Additional music by Audio Network Sponsors: Squarespace, Article, Indochino If you value this podcast, support us! You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody.   You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Co-host Sean Silcoff walks us through the Silicon Valley Bank collapse and what it might mean for Canadians. And the Supreme Court Judge who mysteriously went missing from the bench for weeks and the alleged misconduct unearthed by journalists.  Host: Jesse Brown Credits: Aviva Lessard (Producer), Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Annette Ejiofor (Managing Editor) Guest: Sean Silcoff Further reading:  Silicon Valley Bank collapse shows our financial system is just a collective delusion - The Globe and Mail If you’re renewing a mortgage or buying a house, the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank is the best news in ages - The Globe and Mail Blackberry Trailer High court justice Russell Brown under investigation after altercation at Arizona resort - Vancouver Sun Witness to altercation involving Justice Russell Brown says he followed her to hotel room - Sean Fine Canada’s cult of confidentiality - The Globe and Mail DND claimed a July 7, 2021 document involving Canada's top soldier couldn't be found. Then we told them we had it. - Ottawa Citizen Sponsors: Rotman, Freshbooks  If you value this podcast, Support us! You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody.   You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

canadaLANDBACK is a co-production by Canada’s National Observer and Canadaland. Landback is not just about returning real estate. It is about Indigenous people reclaiming who we are and making ourselves whole again. An elder once told me that he believed residential schools were designed to hurt women, because "They knew that when you break the hearts of our women, you break the strength of our nations." That story and other teachings tell us that women are central and even sacred to our communities. This episode looks at how women are reclaiming their role as mothers, teachers, leaders, and sacred beings, despite everything colonialism has thrown at them.  This is not a story of hope, so much as it is a story of resilience and courage.  In this episode of landback we interview three women, whose stories intersect; Terri Brown, a former chief of the Tahltan First Nation in British Columbia, and former president of the Native Women’s Association (NWAC); Dr. Beverly Jacobs, Mohawk, Six Nations, is the Senior Advisor to the President on Indigenous Relations and Outreach at the University of Windsor and an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Law, who is also a former President of NWAC; Tori Cress Ojibway and Pottawattami, G’Chimnissing is a land and water defender.  Music “Dare to Dream” by Brandi Morin Please be warned this episode contains stories of violence, sexual assault and mentions the name and decribes some actions of a serial killer in B.C.  Host/Producer: Karyn Pugliese  Producer: Kim Wheeler This episode contained research by Beverly Andrews. Check out other CNO podcasts, including Hot Politics available on Apple Podcasts and wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts. Sponsors: Douglas, United Steelworkers, Hello Fresh If you value this podcast, support us! You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody.   You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

À l'automne dernier, le journaliste politique Paul Wells a assisté à l'enquête publique sur l'utilisation de la loi sur les mesures d'urgence lors du convoi de la liberté de 2022. Avec comme point de référence un chapitre du prochain livre de Paul sur le sujet, Paul et Emilie discutent de la réaction policière aux manifestations, et plus précisément du rôle des équipes de liaison. Puis quel serait l’impact du projet de loi C-18 sur les nouvelles en ligne sur le journalisme canadien ? Last fall, political journalist Paul Wells attended the public inquiry into the use of the Emergencies Act during the 2022 Freedom Convoy. With a chapter from Paul's upcoming book on the subject as a reference point, Paul and Emilie discuss the police response to the protests, specifically the role of police liaison teams. And what impact would online news legislation Bill C-18 really have on Canadian journalism? Animation : Emilie Nicolas Générique : Nancy Pettinicchio (Production), Tristan Capacchione (Production technique) Co-animation : Paul Wells Pour en savoir plus : An Emergency in Ottawa, prochain livre de Paul Wells Rapport de l’Enquête publique sur l’état d’urgence déclaré en 2022 Ricochet Media sur C-18: Online News Act threatens Canadian press freedoms, warns senator Commanditaires : United Steelworkers Canada Si vous appréciez ce podcast, soutenez-nous ! Vous obtiendrez un accès en prime à toutes nos émissions gratuitement, y compris les premières diffusions et le contenu bonus. Vous recevrez également notre lettre d'information exclusive, des rabais sur les produits dans notre boutique, des billets pour nos événements en direct et virtuels, et surtout, vous ferez partie de la solution à la crise du journalisme au Canada. Vous ferez en sorte que notre travail reste gratuit et accessible à tout le monde.   Vous pouvez écouter sans publicité sur Amazon Music, inclus avec Prime. If you enjoy this podcast, please support us! You'll get bonus access to all of our shows for free, including early releases and bonus content. You'll also receive our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch in our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and most importantly, you'll be part of the solution to the journalism crisis in Canada. You'll help keep our work free and accessible to everyone.   You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music, included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The story about Chinese interference in our elections continues to evolve and the opposition leader has seized on it. Prime Minister Trudeau has now called for two probes despite specific calls for a public inquest - could this be the scandal that breaks him? And a conspiracy theory facilitated by Chat GPT. Arshy Mann co-hosts.  Host: Jesse Brown Credits: Aviva Lessard (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Annette Ejiofor (Managing Editor) Guest: Arshy Mann Further reading:  Beijing may have tried to discourage Canadians from voting Conservative: federal unit - Canadian Press Hear No Evil, Write No Lies - The Walrus Two high-level memos allege Beijing covertly funded Canadian election candidates - Global News African students over five times more likely to be denied visas than Europeans - Investigative Journalism Foundation Suspected money launderer won't be charged, special prosecutor rules - Vancouver Sun How Wired Will Use Generative AI Tools - Wired Sponsors: Calm, Squarespace, Athletic Greens If you value this podcast, Support us! You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody.   You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bill C-11, the Online Streaming Act, has been a long-time coming. After initially being proposed in 2021 as Bill C-10, it is in the final stage of becoming law. The bill would regulate online video streamers, forcing them to contribute towards the Canadian Content system and promote “CanCon” on their platforms, like traditional Canadian broadcasters do. Online-only creators have fears it would impact their livelihood. Most Canadians aren’t even watching CanCon, will this Bill change that? Will it make CanCon better? Can a system that was built for traditional film and TV, be made to work for an increasingly online, global market? Audio Editor and Technical Producer Tristan Capacchione sits down with Canadian filmmakers to talk all about the “CanCon” system and the problems they’ve experienced with it. Host: Jesse Brown Credits: Tristan Capacchione (Reporter, Audio Editor, and Technical Producer), Annette Ejiofor (Managing Editor) Featured guests: Matt Johnson, Andrew Chung, Marc Almon, Valerie Creighton, Miki “Xwater” Ljuljdurovic Further reading:  CMF Annual Report, 2021-2022 A new streaming bill is close to becoming law in Canada. Here's how it works — CBC Bill C-11 — Parliament Additional music by Audio Network Sponsors: Rotman, Freshbooks If you value this podcast, support us! You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody.   You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we cross the one-year anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, former Canadaland producer Sarah Lawrynuik returns to Short Cuts to talk with Jonathan about why she became a freelance war correspondent, taking night trains to the front lines. They also look at China’s reported interference in Canada’s elections & why our institutions tend to throw up their hands the moment they encounter even slightly sophisticated malfeasance. Host: Jonathan Goldsbie Credits: Aviva Lessard (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor & Technical Producer), Annette Ejiofor (Managing Editor) Guest: Sarah Lawrynuik Further reading:  Still standing: A year post-invasion, defiant Ukrainians have truly come together to build something, even in the face of Russian atrocities and destruction - Winnipeg Free Press Bell Media wouldn’t nominate Lisa LaFlamme for an award — so she did it herself - Toronto Star CSIS documents reveal Chinese strategy to influence Canada’s 2021 election - Globe and Mail Liberals ignored CSIS warning on 2019 candidate accused in Chinese interference probe: sources - Global News CSIS uncovered Chinese plan to donate to Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation - Globe and Mail Ottawa must sharpen its monitoring of foreign interference in elections, report says - Toronto Star CSIS documents reveal a web of Chinese influence in Canada - The Decibel, Globe and Mail Sponsors: Douglas, Squarespace, Article, Athletic Greens If you value this podcast, Support us! You’ll get premium access to all our shows adfree, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, tickets to our live events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free & accessible to everybody.   You can listen adfree on Amazon Music included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There aren’t a lot of dedicated spaces for Black, Indigenous and People of Colour in Nova Scotia. One community group wanted to change that. They decided to create a cottage retreat for BIPOC in Birchtown, Nova Scotia, a site of significant Black history. It would be owned and run by the community, a place where they could rest, relax and have access to nature. They raised money through donations and memberships.  But now some of the organizers of Buy Black Birchtown are speaking out, saying they were promised a safe space for the community - but instead were betrayed.  Clarification: Shekara Grant became involved with Buy Black Birchtown via the Change is Brewing Collective in early 2021, not in 2020 as some listeners may have concluded. Host: Jesse Brown Credits: Cherise Seucharan (Reporter), Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editor & Technical Producer), Annette Ejiofor (Managing Editor) Further reading: Black professional women are exhausted. They’re finally claiming the time to rest. The Washington Post, August 2021 Who were the Black Loyalists?, Black Loyalist Heritage Centre Reported hate crimes jumped across Nova Scotia in 2020, most involving race, CBC News, March 2022 Additional music by Audio Network Sponsors: Douglas, Freshbooks If you value this podcast, Support us! You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody.   You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rouleau has rolled out his verdict and Prime Minister Trudeau is vindicated. What precedent does this set? And a look at how anti-trans rhetoric manifests in the Canadian media landscape - we’re looking at you National Post. Ziya Jones co-hosts Host: Jesse Brown Credits: Aviva Lessard (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Annette Ejiofor (Managing Editor) Guest: Ziya Jones Further reading:  9 things you might have missed in the Emergencies Act inquiry report - CTV  News Quebec housing groups say CAQ government hasn't kept promise to increase funding - CBC News NYT Open Letter Canadian conservatives can’t cherry-pick the ‘culture war’ they want to fight - Xtra Scotland scandalized by trans sex offenders in women's prisons as Canada ignores it - National Post Sponsors: Calm, Squarespace, Article If you value this podcast, Support us! You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody.   You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian Runkle, firearms lawyer, makes the pro-gun case to Jesse, following a political victory for gun rights advocates.  Further reading: Ian Runkle's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/runkleofthebailey Gun crime rates from StatsCan https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/85-005-x/2022001/article/00002-eng.htm "Ghost Guns" are on the rise? https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/3d-printed-guns-canada-increase-1.6708049 Sponsors: Douglas, Athletic Greens Additional music by Audio Network If you value this podcast, please support us. We rely on listeners like you paying for journalism. As a supporter, you’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on Canadaland merch, invites and tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis and you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. Come join us now https://canadaland.com/join You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

La notion du Québec bashing a provoqué un déferlement de réactions dans les médias en français et en anglais suite à la nomination d'Amira Elghawaby comme représentante spéciale dans la lutte contre l'islamophobie. Puis quel est le lien entre les anglophones du Québec et les francophones dans le reste du pays face à la réforme de la Loi sur les langues officielles ? Émilie Nicolas anime cet épisode de Détours avec Frédéric Bérard. The notion of Quebec bashing provoked an outpouring of reactions in both French and English media following the appointment of Amira Elghawaby as special representative in the fight against Islamophobia. And what is the link between anglophones in Quebec and francophones in the rest of the country regarding the reform of the Official Languages Act? Émilie Nicolas hosts this episode of Détours with Frédéric Bérard. Liens :  Tweet de Philippe Mercure Martin Leclerc : La torture, le viol et l’humiliation dans un aréna près de chez vous Soutenir CANADALAND : https://canadaland.com/join Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A tasting menu of scandals from Ontario’s municipal and provincial governments, with a newsroom scandal thrown in for kicks. And Fuck the Police - legally! The Narwhal sues the RCMP. Lisa Taylor co-hosts.  Host: Jesse Brown Credits: Aviva Lessard (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor), Annette Ejiofor (Managing Editor) Guest: Lisa Taylor Further reading:  Integrity commissioner clears Doug Ford after developers attend daughter’s stag and doe - Global News How John Tory decided to resign: the inside story of an agonizing week - Toronto Star Queen’s Park (QP) Briefing’s editor-in-chief, reporter quit in protest after Ford story fight - Toronto Star John Tory should not have resigned as mayor - Toronto Star How the Star broke the story on John Tory and what’s next for Toronto? - This Matters Podcast Charlottetown council spends more time in closed debate than in open sessions, records reveal - CBC Toronto police spending $337K on a podcast to avoid perception they're making 'copaganda' - CBC Why The Narwhal and Amber Bracken are suing the RCMP - The Narwhal Sponsors: Squarespace, Freshbooks, Athletic Greens, Indochino If you value this podcast, Support us! You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody.   You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. CORRECTION: Corrections have been made about the City of Hamilton’s media accreditation proposal and the mention of Chrystia Freeland lending support to John Tory. Details can be found on our website: https://www.canadaland.com/podcast/john-tory-and-his-sin-city/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Wilkinson and former media editor-in-chief Farhan Mohamed founded Overstoy Media Group (OMG) on the promise of revitalizing local news. But after the firing of four star journalists on January 30th, Mohamed admits the company was losing money on hard journalism - and that moving to a ”community” focus would save them. Current and former staff have expressed concern at the direction of the company - and some allege that OMG executives tried to interfere in editorial content. They paint a picture of a workplace where failed expectations of growth often lead to layoffs. Cherise Seucharan and Jonathan Goldsbie examine the fallout at OMG, and what it means for journalism, hopeful tech millionaires, and the state of democracy overall.     Credits: Cherise Seucharan, Jonathan Goldsbie, Tristan Capacchione, Annette Ejiofor Further reading: A Bold Experiment in Local Journalism Hits the Rocks, The Tyee, Feb. 3, 2023 Capital Daily staff refused to promote the boss’ company. Then they got fired, Ricochet, Feb. 10, 2023 Fifty new outlets, 250 journalists: Canadian startup unveils plan to revive local news, The Guardian, May 3, 2021 Sponsors: Rotman Executive Programs, HelloFresh If you value this podcast, Support us! You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody.   You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Canadaland’s first TV series premieres next Friday, February 17, 2023 on CRAVE. Based on our work for the hit podcast series Thunder Bay, Ryan McMahon returns to the eponymous city to tell the ongoing story in north Ontario. Trailer for the new docuseries Thunder Bay Listen to the rest of our podcast series here More information about the TV series – Locals call it Murder Bay. It might be the most dangerous city for Indigenous youth in the world. But to others, it’s their white nirvana. Host Ryan McMahon wants to know – not who killed all those kids, but what killed them. This is Thunder Bay. Host: Ryan McMahon Credits: Jesse Brown (Writer & Producer), Ryan McMahon (Writer), Brigitte Noel (Additional Research), David Crosbie (Reporting Assistance), Jolene Banning (Reporting Assistance), Cris Derkson (Music), Chaundra Bulucon (Sound Design & Mixing), Kevin Sexton (Managing Editor) If you value this podcast, support us! You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody.   You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following the melting of the No Name price freeze, Loblaw had a bit of its own public meltdown. Meanwhile, the country’s largest newspaper chain continues its own perpetual self-dissolution, leaving damp puddles where once stood proud big-city dailies. Host: Jonathan Goldsbie Credits: Aviva Lessard (Producer), Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Annette Ejiofor (Managing Editor) Guest: Vass Bednar Further reading:  Loblaws fights back on Twitter as social media storm erupts over soaring Canadian food prices - Toronto Star Supermarkets are hiking prices faster than necessary — and profiting from inflation, Star investigation suggests - Toronto Star Canadian Media Spreads Police PR After Killing Of Tyre Nichols - Passage Richard Warnica’s Twitter Thread Consultation Paper on Modernizing the Consumer Protection Act Getting Royally Screwed - Regs 2 Riches Sponsors: Douglas, Squarespace  If you value this podcast, Support us! You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody.   You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

canadaLANDBACK is a co-production of Canada’s National Observer and Canadaland. Since 2019 five journalists have been arrested at land defenses, several others have been detained or threatened with arrest - why? Host Karyn Pugliese believes the answer is to be found in two land defenses that unfolded in the 1990s.  Kanesatake Gustafsen Lake Of all the things journalists have to cover in Indigenous communities, land actions are the most complicated, involving a tangle of history and relationships journalists trip into unprepared.  Landback movements question Canada’s legitimacy as a nation, and its character as a champion of human rights.  How the media understood and told these stories mattered.   State violence as a response to a human rights issue is indefensible, but it is a justified response to a criminal matter. So what are land defenses?  Is the state enforcing the rule of law against armed terrorists? Or is Canada using violence to crush human rights defenders?  This episode is not about the land defenses themselves - but about the emergence of a public relations war to control the story the media tells. Host/Producer: Karyn Pugliese, editor-in-chief, Canada’s National Observer Producer: Kim Wheeler Additional research and support for this episode Beverly Andrews and Cara McKenna.  See the RCMP's full statement here. For information on sources and sounds used in this episode, visit the CANADALAND website Sponsors: Athletic Greens, Freshbooks If you value this podcast, Support us! You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody.   You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Quebec’s overblown backlash to the appointment of Amira Elghawaby as special representative on combatting Islamophobia in response to her analysis of a poll from back in 2019. And is the government telling us to only drink two alcoholic beverages a week? Sarah Hagi co-hosts.  Host: Jesse Brown Credits: Aviva Lessard (Producer), Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Annette Ejiofor (Managing Editor) Guest: Sarah Hagi Further reading:  Uproar over Amira Elghawaby appointment proof of need for someone like her in the job - Toronto Star Tom Mulcair: Amira Elghawaby is the wrong person for the job - The Montreal Gazette Elghawaby and Farber: Quebec's Bill 21 shows why we fear the tyranny of the majority - Ottawa Citizen A new measure of unhealthy drinking - The Decibel The Globe and Mail How much booze is too much booze? - Front Burner CBC Sponsors: Douglas, Squarespace, Athletic Greens, Article If you value this podcast, Support us! You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody.   You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Chinese state has infiltrated Canadian democracy at all levels, according to a bombshell report from investigative reporter Sam Cooper of Global News. But Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has issued a stern denial, throwing cold water on the story. Who's telling the truth? And exactly what is Beijing up to in Canada? Sam Cooper explains his work.  Further reading: Cooper's feature scoop on Chinese Interference Trudeau denies he was briefed Willfull Blindness, Cooper's book on Chinese money laundering in Canada, and more Sponsors: Rotman Executive Programs, Freshbooks If you value this podcast, please support us. We rely on listeners like you paying for journalism. As a supporter, you’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on Canadaland merch, invites and tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis and you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. Come join us now https://canadaland.com/join You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.