The Big Five Podcast After a verdict, a reckoning for Hockey Canada. Plus: Will Ottawa slash 60,000 jobs?
Jul 25, 2025
Neil Drabkin, a seasoned lawyer and political commentator, joins Justine McIntyre, former city councillor and strategic consultant, for a gripping discussion. They dive into the recent acquittal of the 2018 Canada world junior hockey team members, exploring its implications on hockey culture and accountability in sports. The conversation then shifts to potential public sector job cuts in Ottawa, with the duo analyzing how cost-saving measures could affect nearly 60,000 positions. Their insights reveal the complexities of these pressing societal issues.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Hockey Trial Highlights Consent Law
- The acquittal of Hockey Canada players showed the legal importance of reasonable doubt and actual consent in sexual assault trials.
- Media judgment often presumes guilt before verdicts, skewing public perception and the justice process.
Hockey Culture and Porn Influence
- Hockey culture has exhibited cover-ups and indulgence of unruly behavior, but culture alone does not explain legal outcomes.
- The trial revealed generational impact of pervasive pornography influencing youth behavior and maturity.
Federal Job Cuts: Risks and History
- Public sector faces mandated 15% cost cuts, risking nearly 60,000 job losses nationwide.
- Strategic reviews historically trimmed waste and maintained government function without catastrophic impacts.