PODCAST: Alberta revises book ban; Why Canada needs a real economic plan; Falling short in the fight against antisemitism
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We kick off this episode of the Rob Breakenridge Show with breaking news Monday on the story that has dominated headlines in Alberta for the last week: the province’s school book ban. After a huge outcry, the Alberta government has overhauled it’s policy on explicit content to try and keep graphic images out of schools while allowing classic books to remain. We’ll have the details on the new policy and whether this will put the matter to rest.
Also, with Canada facing a worsening economic crisis, the federal government has some big decisions to make with its upcoming federal budget and major project announcements. But is the government looking in the right direction? Are they focused on addressing the true weaknesses in the Canadian economy? CD Howe Institute fellow-in-residence and former TD Bank Chief Economist Don Drummond isn’t so sure - he lays out his case for a real economic and fiscal plan.
Plus, renowned international human rights lawyer David Matas is worried that Canada is falling short in the global fight against antisemitism. He joins us for his perspective on why we’re seeing increased antisemitism and what more Canada could be doing.
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