The Sunday Magazine The wild week in Canadian politics, Indigenous astronomy, What makes Chrystia Freeland tick, Comic Sans at 30, True crime's real impacts
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Dec 22, 2024 Guest
Susan Delacourt
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David Herle
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Wilfred Buck
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Catherine Tsalikis
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Simon Garfield
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Dawn Cecil
Susan Delacourt, a national columnist, and David Herle, a former Liberal strategist, discuss the chaos in Canadian politics, including the possible resignation of the Prime Minister. Indigenous astronomer Wilfred Buck shares his journey to reclaim Indigenous knowledge, while journalist Catherine Tsalikis unveils insights on Chrystia Freeland's life and political challenges. Author Simon Garfield dives into the quirky history of Comic Sans, and criminology professor Dawn Cecil examines the real-world effects of true crime media on justice and public perception.
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Canadian Political Crisis
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau considered a cabinet shuffle, including moving Chrystia Freeland from her role as Finance Minister.
- Freeland refused the new position, triggering a political crisis and calls for Trudeau's resignation.
Freeland's Resignation Letter
- Chrystia Freeland's resignation letter, designed for maximum impact, was unusually direct and negative.
- Even during past Liberal Party infighting, such pointed criticism was rare.
Liberal Party's Identity Crisis
- The Liberal Party's identity as a centrist party is being challenged in a polarizing political landscape.
- This polarization makes it difficult for the party's message to be heard amidst the louder voices of the left and right.
