Boris Johnson championed climate change at the Canada Strong and Free Conference in Ottawa earlier this month. Yup, you read that right.

Check out his spirited debate with former Australian PM Tony Abbott on our supporters-only feed.

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Canada! Strong!! Free!!! Join the producers of The Backbench Sam and Aviva as they journey into the heart of the conservative movement in Canada. From Boris Johnson to parental rights to “net zero rebellions,” there’s lots to talk about.

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Supporters only: Oh you thought the budget was boring? Well, it kind of is — but budget REPORTING is not! Join our producer Sam Konnert as he gets a firsthand look at how reporters handle budget day in Ottawa. Become a supporter by going to buff.ly/3W6wOuQ

This is a good episode of The Backbench Pod talking about factors contributing to the staffing crisis in nursing (wages, agency use, WPV). It is rare that hospital staff #nurses can speak publicly about their working conditions. CANADALAND OntarioHealthCoal'n

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How did nursing go from a heroic job to a profession in a total state of crisis? This week, join the host of Commons Arshy Mann as he dissects the labour market in Canada — through the eyes of a nurse. buff.ly/3U8QL2G

HONK HONK! I don’t blame you for wanting to forget, but the convoy and its supporters are as relevant as ever.

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Ok, I'll bite. Skip this hyperbolic tweet and the deeply flawed article it cites, and instead take a breath and listen to this immensely thoughtful The Backbench Pod conversation between Richard Moon, Emily Laidlaw and Mattea Roach  canadaland.com/podcast/85-the…

There are many qs about the proposed amendments to the Cnd Human Rights Act. Tks The Backbench Pod Mattea Roach CANADALAND and Richard Moon for the great convo. Richard is the s. 13 pro and I loved digging into the law w him. If you want key info on s. 13 he gives it to you here.

Is it hate speech? Is it speech that Trudeau hates?
With Mattea Roach, Richard Moon & Emily Laidlaw.

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#Podcast | Alex Usher joined Mattea Roach and Simona Chiose on The Backbench Pod to talk about #HigherEd funding cuts, and recent federal and provincial measures. 'I haven't seen a political party in this country in the last 10yrs who has actually made [quality of edu.] a priority.'

This episode of Backbench was an useful description of how provinces have messed up university funding and how sessional faculty are victims of the crumbling systems. This is why we continue to need a #FairDealAtMUN for everyone. canadaland.com/podcast/84-fai…

Timely podcast. :)

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Is my university going broke? Where did my tuition fees go?

With Mattea Roach, Simona Chiose & Alex Usher

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New artwork, new look and a whole new vibe ✨

Same Backbench-time, same Backbench-channel.

Taking a break from the doom and gloom to plug something really special from CANADALAND — CanadaLabs.

If keeping journalism strong and vibrant in this country is something you care about, check out this thread.

Why are conservatives so OBSESSED with trans people?

With Mattea Roach, Mel Woods & Hannah Hodson.

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“Could Canada Be Complicit in a ‘Plausible Genocide’?”

Great discussion on the The Backbench Pod today about Canada’s response to South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the ICJ.

With important insights from my Human Rights Watch colleague Farida Deif:
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