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Buyers. Sellers. Real estate porn. With so many Canadians locked out of the market, should the coverage shift to reflect the realities of the housing crisis? Sabrina Nanji joins San Grewal to talk about the generational disconnect between homeowners and those who will never own a home. Does Canada have the political will to actually address the housing crisis? Host: San Grewal Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Kallan Lyons (Associate Producer and Fact Checking), Caleb Thompson (Mixing and Mastering), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor) Guest: Sabrina Nanji Further reading: Will HST cut on new homes save buyers money? Early look finds 78% of prices are the same or higherPCs tabling bill ‘pulling out all the stops’ to expedite home, road and transit construction - The TrilliumBlue Jays star George Springer puts Toronto mansion on the market for $6.4 millionCanada housing crisis: Who will build 4 million new homes? | CBC.caB.C. quietly suspends major affordable housing fund, leaving proponents holding the bag | Langley Advance Times‘Trinity Bollwoods’? City installs signs with typo and theatre that no longer existshttps://www.ctvnews.ca/regina/video/2026/04/22/the-potential-benefits-of-the-ai-data-centre-in-the-rm-of-sherwood/ Sponsors: Fizz: Visit fizz.ca and activate a first plan using the referral code CAN40 to get 40$ off and 10GB of free data. Douglas: Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today. Visit douglas.ca/canadaland to claim this offer. Squarespace: Check out Squarespace.com/canadaland for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch use code canadaland to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/canadaland today to get 10% off your first month. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All month, we’ve been asking you to share Canadaland with as many people as possible. Our goal was to double our audience. Did we pull it off? Let’s put it this way: Our investigations budget will be increasing substantially and our freelance and fellowship rates are going up by a whopping 50%. More money is going to go into the pockets of working journalists outside of Canadaland and across the country. Thank you. Also, we’ve got tons of live events and other exciting projects lined up throughout the year. Stay tuned. Become a supporter at canadaland.com/join Share the show and send new listeners over to canadaland.com/share Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doug Ford is facing public scrutiny for his changes to Freedom of Information and his “gravy plane” fiasco. But throughout his career, Ford has leveraged his folksy persona to deflect and distract from his scandals. Behind the shtick is a calculated and effective political communications strategy, but has the “Uncle Doug” routine finally run out of steam? Off The Record Call-in Details: What social media do you love or hate? Call in and let us know on Thursday April 30,from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM EDT. Head to callinstudio.com/show/canadaland or dial in at 888-401-7056 Host: San Grewal Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), (Associate Producer and Fact Checking), Caleb Thompson (Mixing and Mastering), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor) Guest: Sabrina Nanji It’s crowd-finding time at Canadaland! Share this episode with three people or send them over to canadaland.com/share and we’ll help them get started with a starter pack of some of our favourite episodes. Further reading: Anti-Doug Ford rallies take place across Ontario to protest OSAP, FOI changes | CBC NewsDoug Ford regularly worked from home after ordering civil servants back to office | Globalnews.caFord government passes bill gutting Ontario freedom-of-information accessFord says no one in Canada is scrutinized like he is after backtracking on $28.9M private jet purchase | CBC NewsOpinion | Doug Ford's problem wasn't the plane, it was the politicsCanada Says Its Gold Is Traceable and Clean. So We Traced It. - The New York TimesManitoba to ban social media, AI chatbots for youth, premier says | CBC News Sponsors: oxio: Head over to canadaland.oxio.ca and use code CANADALAND for your first month free! Douglas: Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today. Visit douglas.ca/canadaland to claim this offer. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Alberta separatism being boosted by foreign “slop”? Today host Sam digs into a network of faceless YouTube channels pushing 51st state fantasies, grievance-fueled separatist content, and AI-generated political sludge that’s racked up tens of millions of views. But is this covert foreign interference, or just click-farming wrapped in geopolitics? Host: Sam Konnert Credits: Aviva Lessard (Senior Producer), Sam Konnert (Host/Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Max Collins (Director of Audio) Jesse Brown (Editor), Tony Wang (Artwork) Guests: Chris Ross, Jen Gerson Background reading: Alberta government launches information campaign in support of fall referendum questionsJason Kenney warns Alberta independence movement could become ‘a real factor’ in politicsOn The Line: Jason Kenney on Alberta separatismAlberta is on a collision course with a dangerous political stormDutch YouTube creators behind Alberta separatist videos getting millions of viewsSLOPAGANDA Sponsors: Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today at douglas.ca/canadaland Visit fizz.ca to learn more about Fizz mobile and its long list of added-value features. Activate a first plan using the referral code CAN40 to get 40$ off and 10GB of free data. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at shopify.ca Did you know we have a monthly supporter exclusive show? This week we’re talking to you about your social media habits. What social media do you love or hate? How do you balance your IRL from your online? Anything you feel is social media counts (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, dating apps?, etc.) Call in and let us know on Thursday April 30, from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM ET so mark your calendars! If you want to hear that (or if you want to catch up on all the great episodes of Off The Record you’ve missed!) become a supporter at canadaland.com/join or call in on and we’ll give you a free month of Canadaland premium. It’s crowd-finding time at Canadaland! Share this episode with three people or simply send them over to canadaland.com/share and we’ll help them get started with a starter pack of some of our favourite episodes. 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, 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. Can't get enough Canadaland? Follow @Canadaland_Podcasts on Instagram for clips, announcements, explainers and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A random Facebook post. A strip club that burnt down long ago. A mother missing for 30 years. It wasn’t much. But it was enough for reporter Kallan Lyons to start digging into The Fantasia Cold Case. Host: Jesse Brown Credits: Kallan Lyons (Reporter), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editing & Post Production), Bruce Thorson (Senior Producer), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor and Publisher) Fact checking by Julian Abraham Additional music by Audio Network More information: Wendy Renee Smith Cold Case ProfileCOLD CASE: Fantasia Hotel haunts Wendy Smith’s family years after closure Sponsors: Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at Shopify.ca Douglas: Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today. Visit douglas.ca/canadaland to claim this offer. Fizz: Visit https://fizz.ca and activate a first plan using the referral code CAN25 to get 40$ off and 10GB of free data. It’s crowd-finding time at Canadaland! Share this episode with three people or simply send them over to canadaland.com/share and we’ll help them get started with a starter pack of some of our favourite episodes. Can’t get enough Canadaland? Follow @Canadaland_Podcasts on Instagram for clips, announcements, explainers and more. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Grocery prices are back in the news… again. How are they ripping us off this time? It turns out the whole system looks a lot like three kids in a trench coat, except each kid is a different layer of the supply chain, and they’re all insisting their margins are razor-thin while your grocery bill gets higher and higher. So are tax rebates or public grocery stores the solution, or just bandages on a much deeper problem? None of this is new, but you know what is new? Surveillance pricing! This dystopian algorithm could adjust what you pay based on the sensitive personal data on your phone. Polls suggest nobody wants this. So why is regulation still lagging behind? It’s crowd-finding time at Canadaland! Share this episode with three people or send them over to canadaland.com/share and we’ll help them get started with a starter pack of some of our favourite episodes. Host: James Nicholson Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Andrea Varsany (Producer), Kallan Lyons (Associate Producer and Fact Checking), Caleb Thompson (Mixing and Mastering), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor) Guest: Keldon Bester Further reading: Canada Needs More Grocery CompetitionNDP Leader Avi Lewis pushes for publicly funded grocery storesResponse from the Retail Council of Canada to the consultation on the Market study of retail groceryNDP motion urging ban on algorithmic pricing defeated in House of CommonsOne-time GST top-up to land in Canadians' accounts in June, Grocery Benefit in JulyHighest food price growth in 40 years pushes Canadians further behindConsultation on Algorithmic Pricing and Competition: What We HeardGravy Plane Song - Alex HuotStefan Watkins Thread Naming Names: Attorney General Bonta Secures Public Access to Evidence in Amazon Price Fixing Case Sponsors: oxio: Head over to canadaland.oxio.ca and use code CANADALAND for your first month free! Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at Shopify.ca Douglas: Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today. Visit douglas.ca/canadaland to claim this offer. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Carney is a YouTuber now. Over the weekend the Prime Minister released the first episode of his new YouTube series Forward Guidance. It’s a tightly scripted, “intimate” video designed to project calm authority while walking Canadians through an increasingly shaky relationship with the United States. It’s part history lesson, part recycled campaign slogans, and highly reminiscent of FDR’s fire side chats. What’s the goal here? Carney frames Canada’s economic relationship with the U.S. as a growing liability and seems to be preparing Canadians for tough times ahead. But is he just shifting the blame? It’s crowd-finding time at Canadaland! Share this episode with three people or send them over to canadaland.com/share and we’ll help them get started with a starter pack of some of our favourite episodes. Host: James Nicholson Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Andrea Varsany (Producer), Kallan Lyons (Associate Producer and Fact Checking), Caleb Thompson (Mixing and Mastering), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor) Guest: Zain Velji Further reading: Forward Guidance with Prime Minister Mark CarneyCarney must make cuts, not only invest more: former Bank of Canada governor | Power & PoliticsCarney says U.S. ties have become ‘weaknesses’ to correct | Power & PoliticsCarney’s 'Canada Strong' blueprint enters new phase as Prime Minister doubles down on economic self-reliance'Something we haven’t seen from a Prime Minister before,' analyst on Carney's address to CanadiansFact-checking Mark Carney’s housing and trade deal claims in video address to CanadiansWilliam Watson: Carney’s 'forward guidance' is mainly 'backward spinning'Carney Sells Economic Independence in Strong Video PerformanceRosie Barton on Carney's new videoZain Velji's podcast, The Strategists Alberta premier denies claims of UCP interference on electoral boundaries | CBC News#1184 Canada’s Greatest Game (No, Not That One) – CANADALAND Sponsors: Fizz: Visit fizz.ca and activate a first plan using the referral code CAN40 to get 40$ off and 10GB of free data. Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at Shopify.ca BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/canadaland today to get 10% off your first month. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A few years ago, British Columbia made history by becoming the first province to turn the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) into law through the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA). It passed unanimously, with just 14 minutes of debate. Seven years later, DRIPA is at the center of one of the most divisive political fights in the country. Host: Noor Azrieh Credits: Aviva Lessard (Senior Producer), Sam Konnert (Host/Producer), Noor Azrieh (Host/Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Max Collins (Director of Audio) Jesse Brown (Editor), Tony Wang (Artwork) Guests: Arno Kopecky, Adam Olsen (SȾHENEP), Geoffrey Moyse, Huy’wu’qw Shana Thomas (Laxele’wuts’aat) Background reading: 'A reversal of a reverse-course': Political scientist eager to hear Eby address DRIPA questionsB.C. premier backs away from suspending DRIPA after concerns from MLAs and anger from First NationsB.C. government pulls back on DRIPA suspension again amid First Nations oppositionB.C. seeks to challenge landmark court ruling over mineral rights and DRIPARichmond mayor asks Cowichan Nation to put intentions in writing after ruling Sponsors: Head over to canadaland.oxio.ca and use code CANADALAND for your first month free! Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today at douglas.ca/canadaland And did you know we have a monthly supporter exclusive show? Last episode, we talked about fake news! On the next episode of Off The Record, we’re asking you all about Social Media. As journalists, we are EXTREMELY online. It’s a peril that comes with the job. What social media do you love or hate? How do you balance your IRL from your online? Anything you feel is social media counts (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, dating apps, etc.) Call in and let us know on Thursday, April 30, from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM ET, so mark your calendars! If you want to hear that (or if you want to catch up on all the great episodes of Off The Record you’ve missed!) become a supporter at canadaland.com/join or call in on Thursday, April 30th and we’ll give you a free month of Canadaland premium. 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, 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. Can't get enough Canadaland? Follow @Canadaland_Podcasts on Instagram for clips, announcements, explainers and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we're talking about the breakdown of discourse — the culture wars. It's not just in universities, it affects our interactions with everything from the government to schools, workplaces, and more. After over ten years of it, it seems more pointless and degrading than ever. Ric Bienstock is a director of the new two-part CBC documentary series, Speechless. It explores a variety of student protest movements from Evergreen College in 2017 to today's protests against what's happening in Gaza. Her film poses some key questions. How did we get here? What is bringing the worst out of all of us? And can we learn how to speak to each other again? Host: Stephen Marche Credits: Tristan Capacchione (Producer), Bruce Thorson (Senior Producer), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor and Publisher) Additional music by Audio Network Fact checking by Kallan Lyons More information: Speechless Part 1Speechless Part 2Duke LawWikipediaThe politics of culture wars in contemporary CanadaCarole Hooven: Why I Left HarvardTeaching standardized English isn't racism—it's educationTufts University student targeted by Trump administration completes PhD Sponsors: Squarespace: Check out https://squarespace.com/canadaland for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch use code canadaland to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Fizz: Visit https://fizz.ca and activate a first plan using the referral code CAN25 to get 40$ off and 10GB of free data. Douglas: Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today. Visit https://douglas.ca/canadaland to claim this offer. BetterHelp: Visit https://betterhelp.com/canadaland today to get 10% off your first month. It’s crowd-finding time at Canadaland! Share this episode with three people or simply send them over to canadaland.com/share and we’ll help them get started with a starter pack of some of our favourite episodes. Can’t get enough Canadaland? Follow @Canadaland_Podcasts on Instagram for clips, announcements, explainers and more. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With his new majority, the timer really starts on Carney’s ability to provide meaningful results for Canadians. San Grewal and Kaveh Shahrooz consider if Carney has made headway on key issues like affordability, housing, immigration, and crime. He said he’d move fast, but what’s the hold up? It’s crowd-finding time at Canadaland! Share this episode with three people or send them over to canadaland.com/share and we’ll help them get started with a starter pack of some of our favourite episodes. Host: San Grewal Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Kallan Lyons (Associate Producer and Fact Checking), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor) Guest: Kaveh Shahrooz Additional music by Audio Network Further reading: Opinion | Calling out Carney's 'fancy' education is loser talk. No wonder the Conservatives doubled down on itJen Gerson: Everything is going well in Liberal-land. Just ask them.John Ivison: Reflections on Mark Carney’s ambitions on the Titanic's anniversaryThe odd floor-crossing is one thing, but on this scale it undermines our system of government - The Globe and MailMajority (62%) of Canadians Say Floor Crossing Should Not Be Allowed | IpsosWealthsimple partners with Elon Musk’s X for direct stock trading via social media | BetaKitAlberta government takes aim at Globe reporter over coverage of procurement scandal Sponsors: Douglas: Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today. Visit douglas.ca/canadaland to claim this offer. Squarespace: Check out Squarespace.com/canadaland for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch use code canadaland to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. oxio: Head over to canadaland.oxio.ca and use code CANADALAND for your first month free! 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With peace talks stalled, Trump’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, and the ceasefire set to expire next week, the situation in Iran is precarious. Meanwhile, in Canada, the mood in the large Iranian-Canadian diaspora is changing, as the Iranian regime remains in place while the impacts of the war on civilians and infrastructure accumulate. With the geopolitics of the Middle East in flux, could Canada play a larger role in the region going forward? Carney has already signalled renewed economic ties with Qatar, UAE, and Saudi Arabia, but should Canada pursue more diplomatic efforts in the Gulf? Host: San Grewal Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Kallan Lyons (Associate producer and Fact Checking), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor) Guest: Kaveh Shahrooz Additional music by Audio Network Further reading: How will the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports work, and what will it achieve? | CBC NewsCanada’s new UAE trade and investment deal is bad news - CCPAAfter the Iran war: 5 possible outcomes and 4 ways Canada can flex its middle-power muscleI fear the violence of war but I also fear a future where nothing changes in Iran | CBC NewsCarney says Canadian military participation in Middle East war can't be ruled out | National News | thecanadianpressnews.caSCOOP: The firing CityNews won’t explain#721 Enormous Fires Everywhere#1328 The Murder of Nancy Grewal Sponsors: Fizz: Visit fizz.ca and activate a first plan using the referral code CAN40 to get 40$ off and 10GB of free data. Douglas: Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today. Visit douglas.ca/canadaland to claim this offer. Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at Shopify.ca 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberals took over Montreal for their convention. But it felt less like a meeting of the minds and more like a lame Coachella. With a Liberal majority already assumed after socially conservative MP Marilyn Gladu crossed the floor last week, host Noor Azrieh was there trying to figure out what it means to be a Liberal right now, and if Mark Carney can manage a fragile mix of MPs with contradictory values. Host: Noor Azrieh Credits: Aviva Lessard (Senior Producer), Sam Konnert (Host/Producer), Noor Azrieh (Host/Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Max Collins (Director of Audio) Jesse Brown (Editor), Tony Wang (Artwork) Background reading: Mark Carney calls for unity at Liberal convention with majority government nearly clinchedCarney’s government shifts into new gear with hopes of reaching majority - The Globe and MailCarney tells Liberals that 'unity does not mean uniformity' in closing convention speechCarney says no time for politics as usual in address to LiberalsLiberals courting as many as eight more potential floor-crossers, sources say#172 Why Governments Want to Ban Kids From AI and Social Media Sponsors: Visit fizz.ca to learn more about Fizz mobile and its long list of added-value features. Activate a first plan using the referral code CAN40 to get 40$ off and 10GB of free data. Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today at douglas.ca/canadaland And did you know we have a monthly supporter-exclusive show? Last episode, we talked about fake news you’ve fallen for! On the next episode of Off The Record, we’re asking you all about Social Media. As journalists, we are EXTREMELY online. It’s a peril that comes with the job. What social media do you love or hate? How do you balance your IRL from your online? Anything you feel is social media counts (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, dating apps, etc.) Call in and let us know on Thursday, April 30, from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM ET, so mark your calendars! If you want to hear that (or if you want to catch up on all the great episodes of Off The Record you’ve missed!) become a supporter at canadaland.com/join or call in on Thursday, April 30, and we’ll give you a free month of Canadaland premium. It’s crowd-finding time at Canadaland! Share this episode with three people or simply send them over to canadaland.com/share and we’ll help them get started with a starter pack of some of our favourite episodes. 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, 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. Can't get enough Canadaland? Follow @Canadaland_Podcasts on Instagram for clips, announcements, explainers and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did Jesse break the law? Why did an anti-Canadaland subreddit explode in popularity? And why did today's episode infuriate so many people before it was even published? Finally, who is Spoonkymonkey, and what does he have to do with it all? Host: Jesse Brown Credits: Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Bruce Thorson (Senior Producer), Jesse Brown (Editor and Publisher) Fact checking by Caleb Thompson Additional music by Audio Network More information: Exclusive: Reddit in AI content licensing deal with GoogleWikipedia and Me: Socks and Thugs and Rockin' TrollsThe Spoonkymonkey storyMark Bourrie’s apology to Warren KinsellaIan Runkle’s appearance on CanadalandYoutube channel Sponsors: oxio: Head over to https://canadaland.oxio.ca and use code CANADALAND for your first month free! Douglas: Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today. Visit https://douglas.ca/canadaland to claim this offer. Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://shopify.ca Article: Article is offering our listeners $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more. To claim, visit https://article.com/canadaland and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout. It’s crowd-finding time at Canadaland! Share this episode with three people or simply send them over to canadaland.com/share and we’ll help them get started with a starter pack of some of our favourite episodes. Can’t get enough Canadaland? Follow @Canadaland_Podcasts on Instagram for clips, announcements, explainers and more. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu crosses the floor to the Liberal government. Known for her socially conservative views, Carney’s newest MP has some questioning just how big the Liberal tent has become. Meanwhile, reports of Poilievre’s disgruntled caucus intensify. Is there more blood in the water? Host: Sam Konnert Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Kallan Lyons (Associate producer and Fact Checking), Caleb Thompson (Mixing and Mastering), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor) Guest: Erika Barootes Additional music by Audio Network It’s crowd-finding time at Canadaland! Share this episode with three people or simply send them over to canadaland.com/share and we’ll help them get started with a starter pack of some of our favourite episodes. Further reading: Former Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu crosses floor to Liberals | CBC NewsBesides winning, what does a Liberal Party that will accept Marilyn Gladu actually stand for? - The Globe and MailConservative MPs bristle as Pierre Poilievre asks them to justify their rolesUp to 40 Conservative MPs fear Pierre Poilievre will cost them their seats, insiders sayPoilievre set to lose communications director seen as an agent of change - National | Globalnews.caFeds to restructure fund for combating disinformation, end program for hiring diverse journalists#167 I Recorded a Right-Wing Influencer Party at Poilievre's Convention Sponsors: Fizz: Visit fizz.ca and activate a first plan using the referral code CAN40 to get 40$ off and 10GB of free data. Douglas: Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today. Visit douglas.ca/canadaland to claim this offer. Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at Shopify.ca 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeremy Hansen makes history as the first Canadian to travel to the moon, but why is Canada on board with this latest iteration of the space race? China plans to reach the moon by 2030, and future US efforts will involve Musk’s SpaceX and Bezos’ Blue Origin. Meanwhile, Canadian companies are bidding to put nuclear reactors on the moon. Are we sure we should be colonizing the moon? Host: Sam Konnert Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Kallan Lyons (Associate producer and Fact Checking), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor) Guest: Rahim Mohamed Additional music by Audio Network It’s crowd-finding time at Canadaland! Share this episode with three people or simply send them over to canadaland.com/share and we’ll help them get started with a starter pack of some of our favourite episodes. Further reading: The new space race: Why the U.S. and China are racing to the moon | CBC NewsHere are 5 reasons Artemis II matters to CanadaThe Canadian Space Mining Corporation thinks it can put a nuclear reactor on the moon by 2029 | BetaKitChina is going to the Moon by 2030. Here’s what’s known about the mission – and why it mattersElon Musk says SpaceX will prioritize a city on the moon instead of a colony on MarsJulie Payette’s disastrous reign as governor general: ‘Act of perpetual petulance’#1160 Confessions of a Girls Gone Wild Merch Girl#1306 The Freelancer’s Guide to Getting Revenge When You’ve Been Ripped Off Sponsors: Fizz: Visit fizz.ca and activate a first plan using the referral code CAN40 to get 40$ off and 10GB of free data. Article: Article is offering our listeners $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more. To claim, visit article.com/canadaland and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout. Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at Shopify.ca 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The notwithstanding clause has been controversial since it was written into Canada’s Constitution, and now it’s facing its biggest test yet. The Supreme Court of Canada just wrapped up its longest-ever hearing on Bill 21 — Quebec’s law on religious symbols. What started as a debate over laïcité has become a major constitutional showdown. Host Noor speaks with Pearl Eliadis to break down what’s really at stake, and what this case could mean for the future of the notwithstanding clause in Canada. Plus, an update on the controversial Liberal Bill C-12 from Adam B. Sadinsky. Host: Noor Azrieh Credits: Aviva Lessard (Senior Producer), Sam Konnert (Host/Producer), Noor Azrieh (Host/Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Max Collins (Director of Audio) Jesse Brown (Editor), Tony Wang (Artwork) Guests: Pearl Eliadis, Adam B. Sadinsky Image credit: Pat Lachance Background reading: A Canadian Supreme Court Case Could Test the Country’s UnityA Supreme constitutional clash: Canadians’ rights against government powers6 key moments from the Supreme Court challenge of Quebec's secularism lawOpinion: Bill 21 the product of modern identity politics, not the Quiet RevolutionBill 21: Supreme Court chief justice calls English community's argument 'almost outrageous'A major immigration reform bill is now law in Canada. Some worry it rolls back refugee rights Sponsors: Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today at douglas.ca/canadaland Visit fizz.ca to learn more about Fizz mobile and its long list of added-value features. Activate a first plan using the referral code CAN40 to get 40$ off and 10GB of free data. Everyone is still finding their way. Find yours and feel lighter. Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp. Did you know we have a monthly supporter exclusive show? Last episode, we asked you if you’ve ever fallen for fake news. I guess even our savvy, discerning audience isn’t infallible. You all had a lot to say! If you want to hear that (or if you want to catch up on all the great episodes of Off The Record you’ve missed!) become a supporter at canadaland.com/join. It’s crowd-finding time at Canadaland! Share this episode with three people or simply send them over to canadaland.com/share and we’ll help them get started with a starter pack of some of our favourite episodes. 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, 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. Can't get enough Canadaland? Follow @Canadaland_Podcasts on Instagram for clips, announcements, explainers and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nardwuar the Human Serviette is one of the biggest media personalities to come out of Canada. He’s a prolific interviewer with a knack for shocking his guests by bringing up little-known personal details about their lives during interviews. He’s an absurd figure beloved by hip hop stars. He’s a punk from Vancouver who has 100s of millions of views on YouTube but still does his weekly community radio show. This is his story as told by the people who know him best. This episode originally aired on February 17, 2020. Host: Jesse Brown Original Credits: Kevin Sexton (Producer), David Crosbie (Senior Producer), Andréa Schmidt (Managing Editor), Jesse Brown (Editor and Publisher) Additional music by Audio Network Photo: Kris Krüg More information: Nardwuar appointed to Order of Canada#314 Nardwuar: The Interview Sponsors: Squarespace: Check out https://squarespace.com/canadaland for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch use code canadaland to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Fizz: Visit https://fizz.ca and activate a first plan using the referral code CAN25 to get 40$ off and 10GB of free data. Douglas: Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today. Visit https://douglas.ca/canadaland to claim this offer. BetterHelp: Visit https://betterhelp.com/canadaland today to get 10% off your first month. It’s crowd-finding time at Canadaland! Share this episode with three people or simply send them over to canadaland.com/share and we’ll help them get started with a starter pack of some of our favourite episodes. Can’t get enough Canadaland? Follow @Canadaland_Podcasts on Instagram for clips, announcements, explainers and more. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nardwuar the Human Serviette is one of the biggest media personalities to come out of Canada. He’s a prolific interviewer with a knack for shocking his guests by bringing up little-known personal details about their lives during interviews. He’s an absurd figure beloved by hip hop stars. He’s a punk from Vancouver who has 100s of millions of views on YouTube but still does his weekly community radio show. This is his story as told by the people who know him best. This episode originally aired on February 17, 2020. Host: Jesse Brown Original Credits: Kevin Sexton (Producer), David Crosbie (Senior Producer), Andréa Schmidt (Managing Editor), Jesse Brown (Editor and Publisher) Additional music by Audio Network Photo: Kris Krüg More information: Nardwuar appointed to Order of Canada#314 Nardwuar: The Interview Sponsors: Squarespace: Check out https://squarespace.com/canadaland for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch use code canadaland to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Fizz: Visit https://fizz.ca and activate a first plan using the referral code CAN25 to get 40$ off and 10GB of free data. Douglas: Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today. Visit https://douglas.ca/canadaland to claim this offer. BetterHelp: Visit https://betterhelp.com/canadaland today to get 10% off your first month. It’s crowd-finding time at Canadaland! Share this episode with three people or simply send them over to canadaland.com/share and we’ll help them get started with a starter pack of some of our favourite episodes. Can’t get enough Canadaland? Follow @Canadaland_Podcasts on Instagram for clips, announcements, explainers and more. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two major legal rulings against social media giants in the US are being heralded as the “Big Tobacco” moment for Big Tech. But will the courts actually be able to protect users from harm on these platforms? Here in Canada, attempts to regulate big tech companies have largely failed, but Carney’s government has signalled a renewed focus on addressing online harms. Will the government commit to meaningful legislation? Should we follow Australia’s example and ban social media for youth? Host: Jesse Brown Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Kallan Lyons (Associate Producer and Fact Checking), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor) Guest: Douglas Soltys It’s crowd-finding time at Canadaland! Share this episode with three people or simply send them over to canadaland.com/share and we’ll help them get started with a starter pack of some of our favourite episodes. Further reading: New Mexico seeking changes to Meta's platform after jury finds company liableJury in Los Angeles finds Meta and YouTube liable in landmark social media addiction trial | CBC News‘The era of invincibility is over’: the week big tech was brought to heel | Social media | The GuardianWhy the Meta Verdicts Are a Big Deal (And What It Was Like to Testify)#172 Why Governments Want to Ban Kids From AI and Social MediaU.S. court cases create the opportunity for a new kind of conversation about social media use | CBC NewsAustralia’s teen social media ban is a flop. But there’s no joy in ‘I told you so’ | Samantha Floreani | The GuardianSocial media giants are not complying with under-16s social media ban, new report findsAn AI Upheaval Is Coming for Media. This Journalist Is Already All In. - WSJMeet the Tech Reporters Using AI to Help Write and Edit Their Stories | WIREDCanada's Polite Pogram - The AtlanticHanes: Vanier's cancellation of Holocaust commemoration 'cowardly,' survivor saysCharges dropped against woman arrested after antisemitic incident at Montreal protest | CBC News Sponsors: Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at Shopify.ca oxio: Head over to canadaland.oxio.ca and use code CANADALAND for your first month free! Hot Docs: Hot Docs runs April 23 to May 3 in Toronto. Tickets and packages are now on sale! Learn more, find films and buy tickets online at hotdocs.ca Article: Article is offering our listeners $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more. To claim, visit article.com/canadaland and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here’s the thing — spotting fake news is harder than we like to admit. At Canadaland, we spend all day in the media. We’re supposed to know what’s real and what’s not. But when you want something to be true? You let it slide. You give it the benefit of the doubt. So we put it to our staff and you, the audience: tell us your fake news stories. The harmless ones, the ones that fooled you for a second, and the ones that didn’t stay harmless. The ones that actually caused panic — which, apparently, happens more than you’d think. Host: Sam Konnert Credits: Tristan Capacchione (Producer), Tony Wang (Executive Producer), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Publisher) Photo: Tony Wang (Note: The photo was generated by A.I. in the past, and Tony Wang edited it to include the text “FAKE NEWS”.) Additional music by Audio Network Further Reading: Child-snatching eagle video created as student projectUniversity Cancels Swim Program, StatsCan Apology, the Fifenstocks, and the "Winter Wasteland" (Documentary)Calgary Aquarium Closure, Advertising to Infants, Winnipeg Real Estate Heating Up, Actor Malcolm Kind interview, and Dave's Homemade DrugsCaring hands: man becomes Canada's first male doulaThis is ThatAI Generated Avengers Doomsday trailerFlemish Secession Hoax Sponsors: Hot Docs: Hot Docs runs April 23 to May 3 in Toronto. Tickets and packages are now on sale! Learn more, find films and buy tickets online at https://hotdocs.ca It’s crowd-finding time at Canadaland! Share this episode with three people or simply send them over to canadaland.com/share and we’ll help them get started with a starter pack of some of our favourite episodes. Can’t get enough Canadaland? Follow @Canadaland_Podcasts on Instagram for clips, announcements, explainers and more. This show is (normally) available exclusively to Canadaland supporters. To become one, go to https://canadaland.com/join/. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.