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“They don’t have the courage to really fight for these issues.” Hockey writer Mark Lazerus says the NHL is facing a test in how it responds to players and teams refusing to wear pride-themed jerseys. cbc.ca/1.6795328
“It's maybe heartening that there hasn't been any civil unrest or violence in the last few days, but I wouldn't discount that possibility.” Alexander Panetta on the potential backlash to Donald Trump’s indictment: cbc.ca/1.6799266
“It makes him the centre of the political universe.” Alexander Panetta on how Donald Trump’s indictment could help his 2024 Presidential run, at least for a little while: cbc.ca/1.6799266
“The words failure and mistake are used many times in the final report, and the language is shockingly strong,” says Angela MacIvor of the Mass Casualty Commission’s final report, which details many RCMP missteps during the Portapique shooting rampage. cbc.ca/1.6800188
We spoke to Jason Markusoff about why the Alberta NDP is calling for an independent investigation into the conduct of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, following the release of an 11-minute conversation between the Premier and a controversial Calgary pastor: cbc.ca/1.6801805
“Quebec has always been better at building these kind of mixed communities. But in English-speaking Canada, I would say that this appears to be a best-in-class plan.” Dr. Mike P. Moffatt 🇨🇦🏅🏅 breaks down B.C.’s new plan to tackle the housing crisis: cbc.ca/1.6803232
“This is not just an extra home here or there – this is going to take a wartime-like effort if we're going to create affordability anytime soon.” Today, Dr. Mike P. Moffatt 🇨🇦🏅🏅 on how Canada can solve its housing crisis: cbc.ca/1.6803232
“This is not going to stop, this is going to just keep going on and on and on.” Elamin Abdelmahmoud contemplates the incoming wave of movies about toys and other stuff you’ve bought. cbc.ca/1.6807423
“What you've seen is a complete lack of willingness to tolerate risk from studios” Elamin Abdelmahmoud on why blockbusters will be based on pre-existing IP for the foreseeable future. cbc.ca/1.6807423
“There's no reason a 21-year-old in Massachusetts in a National Guard base needs to know about what's going on between the U.S. and its allies and Ukrainian military preparations.” Today, Julian Borger on how military documents got leaked: cbc.ca/1.6810157
“It took a very long time before it drew attention that these very sensitive documents were circulating.” Julian Borger on how leaked U.S. military documents ended up splashed across the internet: cbc.ca/1.6810157
Today, Catherine Cullen explains how the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation became part of the controversy surrounding alleged Chinese interference in Canadian elections: cbc.ca/1.6812467
“In 2016, this thing is this massive headache. And then … it gets worse.” Catherine Cullen on the $140k donation to the Pierre Elliott Trudeau foundation that’s embroiled in controversy once again: cbc.ca/1.6812467