The Backbench Pod

Today we are bringing you a great episode from our friends at Canada’s National Observer. buff.ly/5pgRppD

MP Nate Erskine-Smith was the lone Liberal dissenter for the vote on Bill C-5. We asked him why. buff.ly/BcJmSJd

This year’s G7 could be the most consequential one yet. Could Carney play the role of global power broker? buff.ly/DSl0b5d

Bill C-2 will overhaul our asylum-seeking process. What exactly is changing, who's affected, and is Canada really heading toward American-style mass deportations? buff.ly/vjTMFPG

Have you lost a friend or family member over politics? You’re not alone! Find out how to win them back. buff.ly/vlbXQuW

They lost official party status. They lost ground with key voters, organized labor, and its traditional strongholds in B.C. and the GTA. Now, there are 7 of them left. Did the NDP learn anything from this catastrophic loss? buff.ly/tiWMfTt

We’re finally seeing how Carney plans to tackle the country’s biggest problems, and who he’s putting in charge to do it. buff.ly/la135dz

Mark Carney promised tougher bail and more police. Will Mark Carney’s revival of “tough on crime” fix anything? buff.ly/jSVBJlq

Poilievre is off to Alberta after Bruce Fanjoy won the Carleton riding. How did Fanjoy do it? buff.ly/GvB4iWc

It’s the dawn of the fourth Liberal term. Let us break it down for you. buff.ly/B2IT2Xq

It’s the final election stretch, and the vetting continues. This week we talk conversion therapy, million-dollar pyramid schemes, & the dangers of doorbell cameras buff.ly/qOm1HI1

While most Canadians head to the polls, some are looking for an escape plan. buff.ly/vgtbTZa

There are 1959 people running to represent YOU in this federal election in the year of our lord 2025 - and we’re looking for dirt. buff.ly/P6xRMBB

Ottawa is buzzing, and we put boots on the ground to see what’s up. buff.ly/XSnL8td

There’s a famous YouTuber candidate with an icky social media history, there’s a guy who is promising to fix housing problems that HE created. And then we’ll get to the explicit Garfield porn. buff.ly/3krk832

If the election were to happen today, and only women voted, Mark Carney would be on track for the biggest landslide in Canadian history. buff.ly/EsUIwYT

Mourning a terrorist is not the time to peddle hams. buff.ly/HR5nn4Y

Quebec. Home of the Montreal Victoire hockey team, cigarettes, stunning parks, and a political landscape that could give you whiplash. canadaland.com/?post_type=epi…

It’s week 1 of a consequential election, and Pierre Polilievre’s momentum is tanking. What went so wrong for the Conservatives? @noorazrieh97 with @agalbraith & @JordanLeichnitz. canadaland.com/?post_type=epi…

Should we be worried about an AI election? @noorazrieh97 with @broderick. canadaland.com/?post_type=epi…