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CANADALAND

When the group chat’s spiraling and your For You Page is a trainwreck, it’s hard to know what’s real — or what matters. Canadaland Politics (formerly The Backbench) cuts through the noise with bold questions, sharp analysis, and the political news you actually need. Each Tuesday, we’ll ask bold questions and offer sharp analysis, giving you the tools to challenge any perspective — maybe even your own. Canadaland Politics is made by Noor Azrieh, Aviva Lessard and Sam Konnert. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

#234

Introducing: What Is Happening Here (Official Trailer)

Some say Canada is currently in the throes of a horrible surge of anti-Jew hatred. Others ... more

17 Nov 2025

04 MINS

04:23

17 Nov 2025

#233

We're in the Fight of Our Lives

Canadaland covers Canada, period. If there was ever a time to support Canadian news, it’s ... more

20 Oct 2025

13 MINS

13:23

20 Oct 2025

#232

What Are You Still Doing Here?!

The Backbench has moved! Episodes of The Backbench have been available on the Canadaland f... more

17 Jul 2025

02 MINS

02:16

17 Jul 2025

#231

Looking for The Backbench? We’ve moved!

Since the end of last year, episodes of The Backbench have been available on the Canadalan... more

08 Jul 2025

02 MINS

02:58

08 Jul 2025

#230

Meet the Liberal MP Who Went Against Carney (and Who Might Take Out Doug Ford)

Mark Carney promised one Canadian economy. Now, his signature bill is one step closer to l... more

24 Jun 2025

06 MINS

06:14

24 Jun 2025

#229

G7! The One Where Trump Bounces

Canada is hosting the G-7 in Alberta, one of the most consequential meetings yet. Is this ... more

17 Jun 2025

36 MINS

36:17

17 Jun 2025

#228

Is Carney’s Bill C-2 ‘Much Worse Than Trump’?

The Liberals’ first piece of legislation, Bill C-2 is a sweeping 139-page omnibus bill. It... more

10 Jun 2025

39 MINS

39:10

10 Jun 2025

#227

When Politics Ruins Friendships

Political divides are growing, and it’s not just over basic issues anymore. Increasingly, ... more

03 Jun 2025

31 MINS

31:18

03 Jun 2025

#226

Endangered Species – an Interview with an NDP MP

Earlier this year, Jagmeet Singh laughed off the idea of losing. Now, he’s out and the NDP... more

27 May 2025

30 MINS

30:12

27 May 2025

#225

Can Carney Run Canada Like a CEO?

After a couple of weeks of pats on the back and trying to find Pierre Poilievre a new home... more

20 May 2025

33 MINS

33:20

20 May 2025

#224

Is Carney Actually Tough on Crime?

Mark Carney promised tougher bail and more police – a “get tough” agenda that the Liberals... more

13 May 2025

38 MINS

38:42

13 May 2025

#223

Bruce Fanjoy - The Liberal Who Took Pierre's Riding

Pierre Poilievre is packing his bags to rural Alberta, after losing his seat to Bruce Fanj... more

06 May 2025

34 MINS

34:20

06 May 2025

#222

It’s Poiliover

Carney wins, Poilievre loses, Jagmeet steps down. What went down? Politico’s Mickey Djuric... more

29 Apr 2025

26 MINS

26:17

29 Apr 2025

#221

Sault Ste. Marie, ON: So effin good (ft. Douglas Soltys)

Today we are bringing you a great episode from our friends at Canardian! Sault Ste. Marie... more

25 Apr 2025

53 MINS

53:53