The Big Five Podcast An update on the SAQ’s proposed destruction of $300,000 worth of American alcohol Plus: Half of Canadians would be ‘ashamed’ to call Pierre Poilievre their PM
Aug 22, 2025
Christina Chough, a dedicated Spanish teacher and Chair of the Modern Languages Department at Dawson College, joins Dan Delmar, co-founder of TNKR Media. They dive into the SAQ's bizarre choice to destroy $300,000 worth of American alcohol, sparking debate on its potential to aid charities instead. They also touch on alarming poll results showing that many Canadians feel hesitant about Pierre Poilievre as PM. Alongside political insights, they discuss the urgency of addressing homelessness and the contentious shift in homework policies in schools.
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Convert Surplus Into Revenue
- Auction or sell surplus liquor and transfer cash to public programs or charities.
- Charities can raffle bottles but government should prioritize recovering tax revenue first.
Sell, Don't Hand Out The Alcohol
- Christina and Dan argue auctioning or selling SAQ's removed American alcohol would recoup public funds.
- Donating boxed wine feels like a PR move amid wider government financial mismanagement.
Opposition Strength ≠ National Appeal
- Angus Reid finds half of Canadians would be ashamed to call Pierre Poilievre their PM despite seeing him as a strong opposition leader.
- Strength as critic doesn't translate into broad national appeal or electability.