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Canadaland @canadaland.com · 8h

It’s election time in Newfoundland and Labrador — and beef with Quebec is back on the menu.

Can Newfoundland Finally Stand up to Quebec?

This week, host Sam unpacks how a 1969 deal turned Newfoundland’s mighty river into Quebec’s cash cow, earning Hydro-Québec billions while leaving Newfoundland with scraps. Now, decades later, the province says it’s finally taking back control.

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Canadaland @canadaland.com · 1d

“At that period, everybody thought revolution was going to happen.” -Michèle Stephenson

Black Rights in Canada Took This Fight

What did the civil rights struggle look and sound like in Canada?

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Canadaland @canadaland.com · 4d

Do we need Ukraine more than Ukraine needs us? Chrystia Freeland makes a business and military case for supporting Ukraine.

@lisang.bsky.social of New Lines Magazine co-hosts

Chrystia Freeland’s Ukraine Doctrine

As the Carney government recommits to supporting Ukraine, Freeland argues that we need Ukraine more than it needs us (mostly because of the drones.) Plus, what’s happening with the Ukrainian refugees in Canada?

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Noor Azrieh @noorazrieh.bsky.social · 6d

It’s one of the last days to vote for the Signal Awards, where I’m up for Best Host: News & Politics!

If you’ve enjoyed the show or supported my work this year at @canadaland.com, I’d be so grateful if you took a minute to vote.

Vote here: vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting...

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Canadaland @canadaland.com · 6d

If you haven’t listened to Thunder Bay, or if you want to revisit the series, you can listen ad-free for the month of October on Apple Podcasts. Be sure to check out the other Series Essentials while you’re there.

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Series Essentials on Apple Podcasts

Listen to the latest selections from our editors.

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Canadaland @canadaland.com · 6d

Thank you to @ApplePodcasts for celebrating us alongside groundbreaking series from all over the globe.

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Canadaland @canadaland.com · 6d

Series Essentials are podcasts that captivate audiences over multiple episodes and “get to the heart of the human experience.” It’s incredible to see an investigation we first published 7 years ago among such great podcast company.

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Canadaland @canadaland.com · 6d

Thunder Bay has been recognized by @ApplePodcasts as one of their Series Essentials.

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Canadaland @canadaland.com · 6d

Does Canada have a coherent policy in the Middle East?

@lisang.bsky.social of New Lines Magazine co-hosts

Greta Thunberg's Dubious Agony in Gaza

Plus, Greta Thunberg makes headlines after she’s detained en route by sea to Gaza. Eyewitnesses allege Israel “treated her like an animal,” but what really happened?

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Canadaland @canadaland.com · 7d

What really is involuntary drug treatment? How is it being used? Does it even work?

@noorazrieh.bsky.social with Mark Page and Alison Ritter.

BC is Forcing Drug Users into Rehab. Can it Work?

Host Noor Azrieh sits down with legislative reporter Mark Page to unpack what’s happening in B.C., and then goes international to speak with Professor Alison Ritter about what Australia’s experience with involuntary care can teach us.

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Canadaland @canadaland.com · 8d

”You've got a father who never respected you, you've got a family who doesn't respect you, and you have all of this power available to you that your family assumes you will never use.” -Michael Healey, author of Rogers vs. Rogers

Rogers vs. Rogers

The Rogers family drama was epic. An imperious and secretive billionaire telecom overlord clan loathed across the nation, a ne’er do well heir to the throne and his fashionista wife hanging out at Mar-a-Lago, his secret scheme to seize control of his dead father’s empire exposed by an errant butt dial.

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Canadaland @canadaland.com · 11d

Canada banned the Irish group Kneecap, or did it?

@isaacapeltz.bsky.social co-hosts

Kneecapping Carney's Anti-Hate Law

There’s still confusion around MP Vince Gasparro’s announcement that Irish rap group Kneecap is banned from Canada, but, at the same time, Carney’s government is moving forward with a new law focused on hate symbols. Is this new approach to hate worth the risk to free speech?

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Canadaland @canadaland.com · 12d

We asked you to tell us where we messed up — a few of you caught us off guard. This month on Off The Record, Sam Konnert and Jesse Brown answer your calls to the question, “What should Canadaland NOT have published?”

BONUS: The Canadaland Call-In Show That Went Wrong

Off The Record is back in its new call-in format.

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Canadaland @canadaland.com · 13d

Can Canada Post be salvaged?

@isaacapeltz.bsky.social co-hosts

Canada Post is More Screwed Than You Think

Isaac Peltz joins to brainstorm ways to get Canada Post off life support and to explain why coverage in Canada is missing out on the big story of labour in this country.

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Canadaland @canadaland.com · 14d

Are Albertans hicks? Is Danielle Smith secretly a genius? Do Albertans actually hate Ottawa? Tune in to a special LIVE Canadaland recording to find out!

Live from Calgary – WTF is up With Alberta?

Canadaland politics goes on tour with this special live episode in Calgary! Out-of-touch Torontonian Noor sits down with a panel of experts to answer some pressing questions: are Albertans hicks? Is Danielle Smith secretly a genius? Do Albertans actually hate Ottawa?

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Canadaland @canadaland.com · 15d

“Leave the country and leave it with your family because you know, if you are at risk, your family's at risk.” -Hinna Asefi Wardak

What It’s Like To Escape The Taliban

What happens after the men with guns who run your country take aim at you?

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Canadaland @canadaland.com · 18d

Listener’s choice voting is open until October 9th — and you can vote once a week! 👀

Visit the Signal Awards website to check out all the award categories and the amazing shows nominated: vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting...

The Signal Listener's Choice Award needs YOU

I just voted for this finalist to win a Signal Listener's Choice Award. You should too.

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Canadaland @canadaland.com · 18d

We’re so excited to see that @noorazrieh.bsky.social has been nominated for Best Host (News & Politics) for her amazing work on Canadaland Politics (take that, Anderson Cooper).

AND The Copernic Affair is nominated in the Limited Series & Specials - True Crime category.

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Canadaland @canadaland.com · 18d

The Signal Awards have been announced and Canadaland has nominations in two categories this year! 🏆

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Canadaland @canadaland.com · 18d

Is Carney’s centrism savvy politics or disingenuous pandering?

San Grewal of The Pointer hosts with @rmohamed_yow

In Defence of Carney

Protestors “Draw The Line” as Mark Carney pulls the Liberals towards the center, adopting conservative policies and walking back several Trudeau-era policies on climate, immigration, and social issues.

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Canadaland @canadaland.com · 20d

The Jimmy Kimmel saga is a reminder of the crucial role comedy plays in times of political turmoil, so why isn’t there more comedy in Canada right now?

San Grewal of The Pointer hosts with the National Post’s @rmohamedyow.bsky.social

Canada Takes Its Comedians For Granted

The honorary mayor of Dildo, Newfoundland is back on the air, but the threat to free speech remains.

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Canadaland @canadaland.com · 21d

Mark Carney’s made a lot of promises. But he can’t get by on promises alone.

It's Do or Die Time for Mark Carney

Canada recognized Palestine as a state, Pierre “take me home country roads” Poilievre is back in town, Freeland is on a mission to Ukraine, and the pressure is building on Prime Minister Mark Carney.

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Canadaland @canadaland.com · 22d

Zombies is good. I like that. The “undead” is actually probably a bit more accurate.
-Matthew Church

Interview With a Guy Who Died

One December night in 2014, Matthew Church died from sudden cardiac arrest. Now, back from the dead, Matthew Church joins us in studio to talk about dying, coming back, and what exactly happened during those eight minutes when his heart stopped beating.

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Canadaland @canadaland.com · 25d

Should Ben Mulroney be covering politics for Global News?

Plus, Canada is in an existential crisis. Is it time to stop the partisan shenanigans?

@noorazrieh.bsky.social co-hosts

Ben Mulroney Says He's Biased and Not a Journalist. He's Global's New Politics Host.

Global News hires a non-journalist to cover politics.

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Canadaland @canadaland.com · 26d

We can’t wait to see you. Bring a friend! Or three. And if you’re a student, you can become a supporter for only $4/month. Just go to canadaland.com/students to claim our student offer.

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