The Backbench

Parliament is Back and More Childish Than Ever


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We’re a week into parliament's new session, and things are getting ugly. Justin Trudeau is trying on a new attitude, Jagmeet Singh ripped up the Supply and Confidence Agreement and Pierre Poilievre is doing everything he can to force an election as soon as possible. So, what are we in for here? An election? A year of mudslinging? 


Our panelists Max Fawcett, Brian Platt and Shannon Phillips try to make sense of it all. 


Host:  Mattea Roach

Credits: Noor Azrieh (Producer), Aviva Lessard (Producer), Sam Konnert (Producer), Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Max Collins (Production Manager)

Guests: Max Fawcett, Brian Platt and Shannon Phillips


Additional music by Audio Network


Background reading:

  • 'I'm right here, bro': Singh, Poilievre have tense exchange during question period | CBC News
  • Justin Trudeau ‘unleashed’ is the Liberals’ new weapon - Toronto Star
  • House Speaker calls on MPs to improve behaviour after rowdy question period last week - CBC News


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