In this weeks episode we cover the recent record breaking payback by Toronto Pride of over $500,000 to the Canadian Government after their federal grant controversy. To walk us through it is Assistant Professor Tom Hooper. Also this week the big news from Canada, Greece and Ghana. 

Music this week:

Perfection by Once A Tree (Canadian)

Everything's Good (Right Now) by Don River (Canadian) 

This Moment by Cedar Roots (Canadian)

In this weeks episode we are joined by Kevin of Stroked Ego in Ottawa, as we discuss the struggle of running a business in the gay village. We are also joined by Mariah Darling the Education Coordinator at Chroma as they prepare to present at a national conference on creating temporary queer spaces. 

Music this week: 

Hunting Buffalo by Norine Braun (Canadian)

Follow the Call by KWIAT (Canadian)

Loneliness (Radio Edit) by The Pet Shop Boys

This episode of CanQueer dives into the critical shifts in HIV testing and funding in Canada, featuring insights from CATIE and the Canadian AIDS Society. We explore the impact of federal funding ending for HIV self-testing kits and the broader implications for health access. Additionally, we discuss the queer community's resilience in small towns, focusing on the debate around public expressions of queerness and local responses. 

Music this week: 

Overcome by  Chilko in the Rosemary (Canadian)

Teeth by Ruby Doom (Canadian)

Courage by Mitchell Makoons (Canadian)

In this weeks show we discuss the latest news, including the crackdown in Russian on glbt representations. 

Music this week: 

 Fever Dreams by Julia Dales (Canadian)

Ladybird, What's Wrong? by Avi C. Engel (Canadian)

Flowers by Amanda Rheaume (Canadian)

In this episode Luke and Sebastien discuss the idea of gay dates for Valentines day, before moving onto discussing big Canadian gay news. This includes the new Executive Director at Pride PEI, a referendum on a flag in Alberta and more. 

Music this week:

The High by Backyard Betties (Canadian)

Took The Dog For A Long Walk by Mortimer, Be Quiet. (Canadian)

Quest Before by Norine Braun (Canadian)

In this weeks episode Luke and Sebastien interview an academic looking into Bisexual leaders in businesses. They also discuss the news from Toronto of Toronto Pride paying back money to the government and the proposed regulations out of Alberta for trans teens. 

Music this week: 

 Wasn't Easy by Becky Prokova (Canadian)

Someone's Knocking by me:she (Canadian)

Bebop by A.Trozzo (Canadian)

In this weeks show Luke and Sebastien discuss the lawsuit against Madonna for starting her show late, the guilty plea by the Club Q killer, and a special interview with Reverend Cheri Di Novo about queer folks of faith. 

Music this week: 

Weathervane by Clara Cloud (Canadian)

Living in Love by Jess Rae (Canadian)

Too Much by Waveform Mountain (Canadian)

In this weeks show Luke and Sebastien dive into queer electro-clash, and discuss the top news of the week. Including Vancouver and Edmonton's bid for the gay games, a controversy at Northern Peace Pride, and Barry Manalow at a Bathhouse. 

Music: 

Skin & Leather by The Hidden Cameras (Canadian)

KEROSENE by Crystal Castles (Canadian)

Boys Wanna Be Her by Peaches (Canadian)

Sisters in the Struggle by Lesbians on Ecstasy (Canadian) 

In this episode we feature a discussion with Jordan Sullivan, the SOGIECE/CP Prevention & Survivor Support Coordinator at CBRC. We discuss where Canada stands two years after criminalizing conversion therapy. We also discuss the Ontario Superior Court case on the term Groomer, and other top news of the week. 

Music this week:

she by magenta (Canadian)

January [Clean] by Noah Malcolm (Canadian) 

In this annual tradition Luke quizzes Sebastien and guests Jess, Heather and Alex on the biggest gay news of the past year. 

Music: 

Padum Padum by Kylie Minogue

Jericho by Ineko

Salt and Vinegar by Lights (Canadian)