The Erosion of Civil Liberties in Canada: Emergencies Act Controversies

This chapter explores the Canadian government's controversial use of the Emergencies Act during a recent crisis, examining its impact on civil liberties and public trust. The discussion highlights concerns over authoritarian-like measures, including freezing bank accounts of protesters, and their potential ramifications for Canada's financial integrity and political engagement.

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Rex Murphy is a Canadian commentator and author, primarily on Canadian political and social matters. He was the regular host of CBC Radio One's Cross Country Checkup, a nation wide call-in show, for 21 years, before stepping down in September of 2015. He currently writes for The National Post, where his articles are published weekly.

In this episode, Rex Murphy and I discuss the strange times in current Canadian politics, the perpetual scandals of Justin Trudeau, media censorship and the appalling Bill C-11, fascism on the Left, Zoom parliament, and much more. Thanks for watching.

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[0:00] Intro

[3:24] Trudeau's Irresponsible Roe v. Wade Comments

[9:21] Strange Political Times in Canada

[10:33] Zoom Parliament

[14:19] Talking Across the Aisle In Person

[16:50] Fascism on the Left

[22:41] Bill C-11: "The Online Streaming Act"

[35:35] Trudeau's Perpetual Scandals

[42:50] Interference with the RCMP

[46:04] Trudeau's Overweening Narcissism

[50:20] An Appetite on Display