Canadian Political Underground show

Canadian Political Underground

Summary: Canadian politics is more interesting than we give it credit, so take a listen to this podcast where we will ask questions to the government and opposition parties that are representing our democracy. We will talk about issues, elections, policy decisions, and the nature of politics and how it affects you. Episodes are published every Sunday.

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  • Artist: Zachery Glavine
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Podcasts:

 CPU 059: A Tale of Two Provincial Budgets (2018). | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:25:57

Today I will be looking at the Provincial budgets of Ontario and Québec and how two budgets by two parties called the Liberal Party and are so different and so much the same. I will also look into how these budgets may affect them leading to there 2018 elections against the PC's and CAQ respectively. © 2018 Canadian Political Underground Credit to Tri-tachyon for the song little lily swing for the theme song.  

 CPU 058: A Slice of British Columbia (2018). | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:28:30

Interesting things are happening on the west coast of Canada as things between Alberta and British Columbia over the debate of the Trans Mountain/ Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion. The province is also changing two of its tax measures to help some of its woes a tax break for LNG (Liquid Natural Gas) extraction companies and a Speculation tax to decrease home Vacancies within Urban British Columbia.© 2018 Canadian Political Underground Credit to Tri-tachyon for the song little lily swing for the theme song.  

 CPU 057: The Bloc Implosion and Sovereignty (2018). | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:22:00

The Bloc Québecois is at an all-time low in popularity and to add insult to injury seven of the remaining member have declared themselves independent because of disagreements with the parties leader. Today I talk about if the sovereignty movement can survive and what were the historical conditions that lead to that famous day in 1995. I also look at who of the three major parties have the most to gain from the Bloc bleeding votes. © 2018 Canadian Political Underground Credit to Tri-tachyon for the song little lily swing for the theme song.  

 CPU 056: Canada & India Trip, Ontario PC’s Part 2 (2018). | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:24:30

Today I look at how the Canadian political trip to India unfolded and how a political blunder of a member of the Khalistan separatist movement was invited. As well as what was done to remedy this situation at ensuring a successful political trip. I also talk about the recent re-entry of Patrick brown into the Ontario Progressive Conservative leadership race and how that may implicate the parties performance and ability to govern. © 2018 Canadian Political Underground Credit to Tri-tachyon for the song little lily swing for the theme song.

 CPU 055: Emissions, Sex, and PC Leadership Debates (2018). | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:30:53

Today I mark my return to the podcast and talk about the 2018 PC leadership debate and all the candidates and their positions. © 2018 Canadian Political Underground Credit to Tri-tachyon for the song little lily swing for the theme song.

 CPU 054: Scheer Force (2017). | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:18:00

I talk about Andrew Scheer the federal Conservative Party of Canada new leader. So what does he mean for the parties future and their chances in 2019 I talk all that and more in this weeks episode. © 2017 Canadian Political Underground Credit to Tri-tachyon for the song little lily swing for the theme song.

 CPU 053: Torchbearers (2017). | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:12:45

I talk about my vision for Canada as we approach 150 year anniversary. © 2017 Canadian Political Underground Credit to Tri-tachyon for the song little lily swing for the theme song.

 CPU 052: Marijuana Legislation Drops (2017). | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:24:48

It is here your joints, bongs, and brownies galore are on their way. The Legislation looks to have a July 2018 deadline on its horizon and look at picking out all the seeds and stems on how this affects you getting high. Canadian Political Underground by no way advocates the current illegal use of Marijuana or Cannabis. © 2017 Canadian Political Underground Credit to Tri-tachyon for the song little lily swing for the theme song.

 CPU 051: The B.C. Election Kickoff (2017). | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:24:29

It's official the B.C. election has started and it is already getting heating up as Liberal Premier Christie Clark must defend against a more popular Joe Horgan NDP. With the Greens causing a potential wrench in on Vancouver Island it will be interesting to see how this 28-day campaign unfolds and who will be victorious. © 2017 Canadian Political Underground Credit to Tri-tachyon for the song little lily swing for the theme song.       

 CPU 050: The Unemployable Male and The Canadian Budget 2.0 (2017). | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:25:10

Today I talk briefly about my thoughts on the second Trudeau Budget, and then I talk about how the next 10-15 years may cause an unemployment problem for a sizeable Male population. © 2017 Canadian Political Underground Credit to Tri-tachyon for the song little lily swing for the theme song.       

 CPU 049: The Albertan Conservative Marriage (2017). | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:21:21

As Jason Kenney becomes the leader of the Progressive Conservative Party what does this mean for the unite the right movement? Will he be able to get Brian Jean of the Wildrose Party to agree or will they cannibalize each other? © 2017 Canadian Political Underground Credit to Tri-tachyon for the song little lily swing for the theme song.       

 CPU 048: M-103 and the Response to Islamophobia (2017). | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:21:30

M-103 was a motion introduced into parliament in February, by March it has conjured up a firestorm against it, calling it an assault on free speech. I talk about my thoughts and concerns about the motion and what it says about where we need to go into the future.© 2017 Canadian Political Underground Credit to Tri-tachyon for the song little lily swing for the theme song.       

 CPU 047: The NDP Leadership Race Heats Up (2017). | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:23:34

I talk in an in-depth analysis of the current three candidates in the Federal NDP leadership race. I also dive into who could possibly join in the race and what they would need to do to win in 2019. © 2017 Canadian Political Underground Credit to Tri-tachyon for the song little lily swing for the theme song.    

 CPU 046: Asylum Seekers (2017). | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:20:33

In this episode, I look at the complicated aspects of the illegal border crossings on the Manitoba and Québec borders and what the government has to look at when tackling this issue. © 2017 Canadian Political Underground Credit to Tri-tachyon for the song little lily swing for the theme song.    

 CPU 045: Public Internet in Canada (2017). | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:22:43

Today I talk about the option of a public internet option for all Canadians and hoping to propel us into the 21st century and beyond.© 2017 Canadian Political Underground Credit to Tri-tachyon for the song little lily swing for the theme song.    

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