This Week: Ontario brings in unprecedented police powers, is it time for Doug Ford to step down? Then, Derek Chavin found guilty in the death of George Floyd, was this a fair trial? Plus, those traveling into Canada have found a loophole to avoid the government’s expensive hotel quarantine.
Tag:COVID-19
EP 164 – The State Against Minorities
This Week: Reports of Anti-Asian hate crimes are surging in Canada, but where has the history of racism actually come from? Then, the Canadian Senate passes a grim milestone. Plus, The Ontario Government fazes out it’s FAX machines… just like everyone else did 20 years ago.
EP 163 – They Just Don’t Get It
This Week: The federal government introduces a Gun buyback program, is this solution practical or political? Then, wind turbines aren’t spinning in Texas, but the politicians certainly are. Plus, you know Canada’s debt is too high when the Canadian taxpayer’s federation can no longer track it.
EP 162 – Wasted Money
This Week: Cancel culture is on the rise, is anybody safe anymore? Then, Canadians paid millions more in carbon tax than they received in rebates, are we really surprised? Plus, sales of cassette tapes doubled in 2020, and you won’t believe who the top-selling artist is.
EP 161 – Rules For Thee, But Not For Me
This Week: The Coronavirus vaccine rollout has begun, and to the surprise of no one, politicians are using it as a photo opportunity. Then, Ottawa to hike the federal carbon tax to $170 a tonne by 2030, at least there is one silver lining to this announcement. Plus, we open up the Political Paradox mailbag.
EP 160 – A Lack of Accountability
This Week: The federal government lays out its economic plans going forward, but what does half this stuff have to do with COVID-19? Then, a Toronto restaurant owner has been operating without a licence, could licencing still work without the state? Plus, just weeks after the US election, a Coronavirus vaccine is ready for approval… what a coincidence.
EP 158 – The Home Stretch
This Week: The federal government survives a no-confidence vote, but when might we see the next election? Then, when a COVID-19 Vaccine comes to market, who should be the first to receive it? Plus, we analyze the home stretch of the 2020 US election.
EP 156 – That’s Outrageous!
This Week: An Ontario MPP has been kicked out of the PC Caucus, and the reason is outrageous. Then, Canada’s police chiefs are calling for the decriminalization of personal drug use, will this work? Plus, are the US election polls wrong… again?
EP 154 – Behind The COVID-19 Numbers
This Week: We take a look at the coronavirus numbers, are deaths being over-reported? Then, some want more regulation in Ontario’s long-term care homes, but the industry is already heavily regulated. Plus, America approves a new suicide prevention hotline, but one major aspect was overlooked.
EP 153 – The Ignored Questions of COVID-19
This Week: We give our thoughts on the COVID-19 crisis. Then, CBC funding is at an all-time high, while viewership is at an all-time low. Plus, where the heck have I been?