Left Turn, Canada (Andy Borkowski & Christo Aivalis)

This week on, Left, Turn Canada, the trucker freedom convoy in Ottawa does not represent workers, and is actually anti-worker. This is why the left in Canada opposes it, and why it is supported by Conservatives.

 We talk about the NDP and Jagmeet Singh showing leadership, Trudeau being silent, and Pierre Poilievre being the likely Conservative leader

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Should Canada's left and the NDP support Justin Trudeau's Emergencies Act? We talk about that, and whether or not the Trucker Freedom Convoy has won, or if they simply got Canadians angry at them?

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This week, we talk about the Emergencies Act passing, the leadership of Jagmeet Singh and the NDP during this crisis, How Trudeau's failures led to this moment, and how Canada is inching towards war in Russia and Ukraine. 

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We talk about Canada's response to the Russia Invasion of Ukraine. We also discuss Chrystia Freeland standing with a Fascist symbol, and how the media has been super racist in covering refugees fleeing Ukraine.

Canadians are united in opposing Russia's War in Ukraine, while at home Doug Ford's Conservatives are in trouble as top cabinet minister are quitting politics. We also talk the Conservative leadership race and if Poilievre is unbeatable.

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It's been a year since we started the show! So we decided to invite our first guest back! 

NDP MP Niki Ashton joins Christo and Andy to talk about War and peace in Ukraine, as well as her new bill to fight climate change with socialism and public ownership.

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DISCLAIMER! Andy’s audio was messed up and WILL be fixed for next week. Bear with us. 

Christo and Andy Break down the Liberal-NDP supply and Confidence deal (not a coalition), and how it offers hope for the left and progressives, but with major question marks for Jagmeet Singh and Justin Trudeau going forward.

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We talk about Pierre Poilievre being a total nutjob, how the rest of the Conservative field isn't catching up to him, and the continued response to the Liberal NDP deal of Jagmeet Singh and Justin Trudeau

This week Christo and Andy talk about Doug Ford's destruction of Ontario, and how Andrea Horwath and the Ontario NDP are offering a bold mental healthcare plan. We also praise the Amazon union win, and what it might mean for Canada. 

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SHOW 52! We've being doing for a year, to celebrate this occasion we got COVID! Protect yourself out there. We talk about Doug Ford committing social murder by protecting private schools over poor people. We also talk about the need for Singh and Horwath to get angry, and the good and bad about the federal budget.

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The housing market is broken in Canada, but politicians don't want to fix it because they and their donors benefit from the status quo. The solution as always is socialism.

Find out if your MP or MPP is a Landlord! https://www.readpassage.com/politician-landlords/

Christo and Andy discuss the need for a coalition to stop Doug Ford and if that will happen. We also talk about the Ontario NDP platform and what it means for workers, we also answer your questions! Drop a question here or at leftturncanada@gmail.com

We talk about the fallout of the United States Supreme Court gutting Roe v. Wade, which could see abortion banned in much o the country. We discussion that this means for abortion and women's rights in Canada.

Here are some organizations you can support in Canada. 
https://twitter.com/actioncanadashr
https://twitter.com/AbortionRights

Ontario election!!

We talk about racist attacks on Jagmeet Singh and how Ontario is failing people with disabilities and ODSP recipients. NO ONE is doing the right thing here!?

We also talk about more Doug Ford scandals and what the NDP needs to do to make an impact in this election. 

We break down the FINAL 2022 Ontario provincial debate. 

Despite a very strong performance by the Green Party Leader, the real winner may be Doug Ford simply because he didn't actively screw up.  Is there anything that can stop a blue majority? 

We break down Doug Ford hiding from the media (and getting loved on by the Toronto Star), how he's likely to win the 2022 Ontario election, and what this means for Horwath and Del Duca! We also look at those progressives that want to leave the NDP.

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It’s our final show before the Ontario Election and it looks like Doug Ford will STILL be in charge which begs the question, WHY DON’T PEOPLE HATE DOUG FORD ENOUGH!?!

We will be having a LIVE ELECTION online show on Twitter a little before 9pm on Thursday join us below:

https://twitter.com/LeftTurnCanada OR https://twitter.com/christoaivalis

Andy and Christo are LIVE for Election Night in Ontario with Twitter Spaces! If you missed it, listen to us get progressively more and more depressed as Ford moves into a LANDSLIDE victory with all the opposition CRUMBLING!  

Andrea Horwath and the Ontario NDP FAILED in this election. We explain why, and what can be done in the future to build an ONDP that can WIN!

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This week on Left Turn Canada, Andy and Chris are joined by Washington Post writer David Moscrop who famously wrote over a year ago that DOUG FORD SHOULD RESIGN! We now know he has a commanding victory in Ontario but the REAL question is, what does the NDP need to do to win? Get angry. 

Follow David - https://twitter.com/David_Moscrop
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Christo and Andy talk about Marco Muzzo's actions costing another life, how Chrystia Freeland may be worse than Justin Trudeau, and how Pierre Poilievre has gone full crazy.

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John Horgan is stepping down as BC NDP leader and BC Premier, and we talk about his failures to build a progressive province. We also discuss the leadership race and ensuring safe abortion access in Canada

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We talk about Jordan Peterson and Pierre Poilievre embracing the far right and attacking trans people   We also discuss the chances of conservatives victory

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We demand the nationalization of Rogers  and other telecom companies to build a just Canada. We also hammer The Weston family for driving up food prices, and celebrate the unionization of Starbucks in Canada. Finally we discuss the NDP needing to push socialism and Joel Harden not running for Ontario NDP leadership.

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WE ARE BACK! We discuss pope Francis calling Canada's treatment of Indigenous people genocide. We also discuss the Bank of Canada demanding employers crush workers to lower their wages! 

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Tonight we talk about Jagmeet Singh defending the Liberal-NDP deal to provide dentalcare to Canadians. We also discuss Keffals suffering a transphobic attack and disrespect by London police. Finally, we talk about efforts of workers to Organize Amazon in Montreal.

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Today we talk about how the CTV screwed Lisa LaFlamme and treated her very differently than past male colleagues. We also discuss the role of national media and the need for a national anchor. 

Tonight we talk about Joe Biden cancelling student loan debt, and how Justin Trudeau and Jagmeet Singh must do the same

We also discuss the continued attacks on Keffals and Pierre Poilievre's continues ties with the far right

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We discuss how Pierre Poilievre is a major danger to Canada and we also discuss the need to abolish the monarchy after Queen Elizabeth's death. 

 We also welcome NDP MP Bonita Zarillo to discuss the need for better policies helping people with disabilities.

We talk about Pierre Poilievre hanging out with the far right, as well as his chances of winning. We also talk the NDP being attacked over Israel policy, and Marit Stiles entering the Ontario NDP leadership race!

We talk about Alberta in Trouble after Danielle Smith is chosen as premier, how Quebec Solidaire can improve results in Quebec, and how the BC NDP is being an embarrassment.

Today we discuss Doug Ford trampling the rights of CUPE educational workers, who will be striking on Friday. We also discuss the NDP's role in standing up for workers and the value of a General Strike

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Today we talk with Dmitri  Lascaris about the failures of the Green Party of Canada, and how to build an ecosocialist Canada stronger than the Greens or NDP on the issue.

We talk about Ontario NDP leader Marit Stiles and how she can defeat PC leader Doug Ford, but also how the ONDP lost a lot by not having a leadership contest.

Canada had a tough 2022. Christo and Andy examine the year to try and figure out exactly what were the highest highs and the lowest lows. 

We deeply want to thank all of you for your support in 2022. Let's see how bad it gets in 2023 shall we?

We are BACK folks! Thank you so much for your patience and consideration. 

We talk about Galen Weston wanting Canadians to starve, how capitalism drives this, and how Jagmeet Singh and the NDP are pushing back. We also discuss Doug Ford and his continued attack on Public Universal Healthcare in Ontario.

We are BACK and starting an updated regular schedule! This week we discuss Canada being on fire as wildfires rage across eastern Canada and affect millions in Ontario, Quebec, and New York. 

We also discuss the Alberta NDP loss to Danielle Smith, and what it all means.

On this episode, we discuss Olivia Chow on the cusp of becoming Mayor of Toronto, and how the right-wing media is freaking out over it!

We also discuss other candidates and the value of strong mayor powers. Is Chow the anti-ford?

NDP MP Niki Ashton joins us to talk about her upcoming Progressive International event with former UK Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn. We talk about campaigns like Make Amazon Pay, building global solidarity, and the recent controversies that have clouded this event smearing Corbyn as an antisemite.

Finally, we discuss how to stay hopeful as a leftist in Canada during this pandemic.

EVENT LINK - http://bit.ly/ProgressI

Niki Ashton Twitter - https://twitter.com/nikiashton

This week we talk about abolishing the monarchy after Meghan Markle exposed racism at the highest echelons of the Royal Family. 

We also talk about the need for the NDP to openly embrace Democratic Socialism, and talk about the ongoing destruction of the Canadian Media, including the shuttering of Huffington Post Canada just 2 weeks after workers there unionized. 

Finally, we announce potential plans for our new Patreon!

On this week's episode, Christo and Andy talk about Rogers buying out Shaw, and how Canada must nationalize the Telecommunications industry, and indeed all industries. 

We'll talk about how Jagmeet Singh and the NDP need to prioritize this, and how they've failed to do so thus far. 

We're also talking about how Doug Ford and Amazon are killing Ontarians, and we touch upon how smug Canadians now have to rely on the support of Joe Biden because our own governments have failed to get us our vaccines. Subscribe each week! 

Andy and Christo talk about the Conservative Party denying climate change, the Liberals doing nothing about climate change, and the NDP needing to do more to fight climate change with socialism. 

We also talk about how parties fail young people, the politics of student loans, and the dead end of green capitalism.

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 Christo and Andy reveal the winner of the WORST Canadian of the week and it’s a man who hates young people and blames them for his failure to keep Ontarians safe as we enter another lockdown (any guesses?).

Second prize winner this week for WORST Canadian is shaking up (destroying) the minds of young Albertans! We talk about the new Alberta Curriculum, which is little more than right-wing Christian Racist climate denial propaganda. Enjoy!

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This week Andy and Christo talk about Doug Ford continuing to fail Ontarians on COVID 19, putting the most vulnerable people at risk. Doug Ford is killing Ontario Workers

We also talk about the 2021 NDP convention, how some of the resolutions are a bold reimagining of Canada, but how the NDP needs to follow through and place those resolutions in the next election platform, which must be bold and socialist.

Check out this trash - https://nationalpost.com/opinion/randall-denley-for-better-or-worse-ford-is-in-charge-of-ontarios-covid-battle-let-him-be

INTERVIEW - This week we spoke with Genevieve Nevin & Amy Kishek on the Palestine Resolution that was introduced at the NDP Convention over the weekend. Learn why the Palestinian crisis is a problem that ALL Canadians should care about. 

For more information: https://www.palestineresolution2021.ca/

Christo gives his rundown of the 2021 NDP Convention! The big wins, the big losses and what Canadians should look forward too.  Also, the WORST CANADIANS of the week goes to MP Kevin Lamoureux and NB Premier Blaine Higgs find out why!

Patreon questions answered: How do you talk to the people you work with about leftism and maybe forming a union? We discuss!

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Christo and Andy join NDP MP Matthew Green in ripping into 'Evil Hedgehog' Doug Ford's COVID disaster, and how Justin Trudeau's budget fails to protect Canadians from COVID and other long term pharmacare crises. 

We also talk about how Doug Ford is mobilizing millions of Ontarians to stand up to him via righteous anger.

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This week on Left Turn Canada!

Christo and Andy talk about Paid Sick days and how Canada fails to provide them. We talk about BC NDP leader not doing enough to introduce sick days, and we talk about how Doug Ford's plan is woefully inadequate.

Finally, we hammer Justin Trudeau's Liberal government for breaking a strike with Back to Work legislation at the Port of Montreal.

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We tear into Justin Trudeau not following Joe Biden in waiving Vaccine Intellectual Property rights for COVID. 

We also talk about Doug Ford's continued failures, and how his government killed seniors and continues to blame immigrants and foreigners for failing this province.

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Christo and Andy talk about Israel's massacre of Palestine, and Canada's failure to call it out fairly. 

We specifically condemn Justin Trudeau, the Greens, and Erin O'toole, but note the significant announcement from the NDP and Jagmeet Singh about holding Israel accountable.

We also briefly talk about Greyhound buses shutting down in Canada and need for massive increases in public transit

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Andy and Christo talk about Canada's response to Israel's attack on Palestine, and how the media and politicians are sounding better on the issue, even as Justin Trudeau supports the attack.

We also talk about Ed the Sock being terrible, and how Doug Ford continues to ruin Ontario.

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This week on Left Turn, Canada!

Christo and Andy talk about Justin Trudeau doing nothing to fight anti-Black racism, Palantir coming to Canada which is bad, Jason Kenney killing Alberta with COVID with a June reopening, and the CBC silencing voices on Palestine. 

Support Nora Lorteo https://bit.ly/3oUO2Jc

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Christo and Andy talk about the 215 Indigenous children found in a mass grave at a Kamloops Residential School. We talk about that dark history and about what can be done by the Justin Trudeau Liberal government to fix it.

We also speak about how the history of Residential schools forms a part of Canada's genocidal present and current educational inequalities.

Audio from Leah Gazan, Niki Ashton & Matthew Green

What does LAND BACK mean? https://breachmedia.ca/land-back/

This week on Left Turn, Canada! Christo and Andy talk about the attack on a Muslim Family in London Ontario with Professor Adnan Husain.

We follow up on the horrific story of 215 Indigenous children in a mass grave and we talk about Jenica Atwin leaving the Green Party for the Liberal Party

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We talk about Mumilaaq Qaqqaq's powerful farewell speech in Parliament, and how Justin Trudeau super villain tactics failed indigenous peoples.

We also talk about the Green party's implosion and look at early 2021 election polling.

What is happening to Justin Trudeau? 

Clip 1: https://twitter.com/rdassaly/status/1405916166787379212
Clip 2:  https://twitter.com/DIGITLSPARTN/status/1404239623820353537

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We talk about 751 unmarked graves found at residential school in Saskatchewan, and how Justin Trudeau and his Liberal government are failing to address the racism and genocide against Indigenous Canadians.

 This includes a disgusting act by Carolyn Bennett in attacking an Indigenous MP. 

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CANADA IS ON FIRE and the Gulf of Mexico is summoning Cthulhu! Should we maybe do SOMETHING about Climate Change beyond giving tax breaks to billionaires? 

This week on Left Turn, Canada - Christo & Andy talk about the Gulf of Mexico catching on Fire, Canada burning too, and how recent Indigenous Tragedies got many Canadians to consider cancelling Canada day. 

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This week we talk about the upcoming 2021 Canadian Federal election, and what Jagmeet Singh and the NDP need to do to succeed. We also touch on Jagmeet's strong numbers with younger Canadians, but also the NDP's weakness with older voters, who are lining up with Justin Trudeau

Finally, we touch on the Conservative collapse of Erin O'Toole and what that means for Strategic Voting.

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This week we talk about Jagmeet Singh and the NDP rising in the polls, Justin Trudeau failing progressive voters, why minority governments are good, and how Harsha Walia is the only person being punished for Canada's residential school genocide!

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Justin Trudeau is lying about Jagmeet Singh and the NDP wanting an election when he's trying to force one during a pandemic, he wants an election solely to support his singular ambition.

Jason Kenney's COVID policy is more dangerous than Florida's, and Toronto continues a war against the homeless.

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This week we talk about the IPCC report and how Justin Trudeau and Jason Kenney failed to respond appropriately. We discuss why the election wasn't called this week, and what Jagmeet Singh needs to do. We also discuss how Doordash and other apps lie to and exploit their workers

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We talk about the start of the 2021 Canadian Federal Election. 

We cover the platforms, Justin Trudeau's reasons for calling the election, Erin O'Toole and the Conservatives' awful start, and the excellent chances of Jagmeet Singh and the NDP. We also cover the Nova Scotia election and what that means.

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We continue our CHANNEL 6 ACTION NEWS COVERAGE of the 2021 Federal Election. Recent polls are showing a surge for O'Toole and the Conservatives which could (possibly) mean a blue victory. Trudeau is messaging it's the NDP's fault, could this PR PM's actions FINALLY be catching up to him?

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We talk this week about the 2021 Canadian Federal election, including Trudeau narrowing the deficit with O'Toole, and Jagmeet Singh surging on personal numbers with the NDP polling well. We also chat about Labour Day, and how the campaigns are unfolding.

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Justin Trudeau clearly lost the 2021 Federal Election English Debate, but there wasn't a clear winner. We talk about how Jagmeet Singh and Annamie Paul scored points, but Erin O'Toole may have done enough to keep his lead.

We are nearly done folks! Following a month of coverage we wanted to end the election shows answering the questions - why you should vote for the NDP!   We also talk about Jagmeet Singh's Unlimited Zeal, Erin O'Toole slipping in the polls, and Justin Trudeau in a position to win a minority.

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We break down Canadian federal election no one won. We talk about what Jagmeet Singh and the NDP can do better, and what the next minority parliament will look like. 

What does this mean for Canada?

This is a rough one folks. We talk about Justin Trudeau lying to Indigenous people on National Truth and Reconciliation Day, Alberta's COVID disaster, the Green Party collapse, and the future of Jagmeet Singh and Erin O'Toole.

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We talk about Trudeau's Tofino debacle again, as well as the demands Jagmeet Singh and the NDP can make in this minority Parliament. We also discuss vaccine passports and Bill 21 in Quebec.

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We talk about Justin Trudeau equating the left with fascists and white supremacists. We also discuss electoral reform and why ranked ballots are not as good as proportional representation

Finally, we talk about growing working class anger and increase labour strikes in North America!

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We talk about Justin Trudeau's boring new cabinet, how the NDP is polling well after the election, and Doug Ford's disgusting comments about immigrants!

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We talk about a potential NDP Liberal coalition, Quebec Election results, Rich millennials buying houses, and Canada funding Neo Nazis in Ukraine!

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Big Show today! 

We talk about Jagmeet Singh's silence on John Horgan and the BC NDP's assault on the Wet'suwet'en land defenders at the hands of the RCMP, and what this says for the Federal NDP's role in Canadian left politics.

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Not to be overly dramatic...

This week! We talk about The new Green party interim leader, Justin Trudeau blocking vaccines for the developing world, and Jagmeet Singh and the NDP still failing Indigenous people.

We are joined this week by the incredible Nora Loreto. This Canadian journalist spent the last 18 months trying to figure out the very basic question, “How many people are dying from COVID?” Instead the powers that be seemingly did everything they could to make sure she was silenced. 

We talk COVID, Quebec politics and most importantly what socalists should do in Canada that want to participate in the political system.

Below you’ll find a link to her new book SPIN DOCTORS. https://fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/spin-doctors

This week on Left Turn, Canada. Christo and Andy discuss the new rising COVID numbers specifically in Kingston and what this new wave could mean for Ontario. Despite the rising numbers, and generally being scum, it looks like Doug Ford could be Premier again….what can be done?

Finally, Bill 21 in Quebec has claimed a 3rd grade teacher. Christo explains at length the difficulty of the current parliamentary systems in Canada to battle it. 

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This week on Left Turn, Canada. 

We talked about Doug Ford failing during the current COVID Omicron wage. We also discuss Hustle culture and how all levels of government are failing Canadian families! Who else REALLY despises this hustle culture trend? 

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This week we talk about Jordan Peterson's whiny BS, the continued COVID failures of Doug Ford, Justin Trudeau being a coward over the Emergencies act, and how the Left should balance individual and systemic COVID discussions.

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Christo and Andy Talk about Doug Ford shovelling in a desperate attempt to cover up his failures; we talk about Ontario Polling, and we look at Quebec taxing the unvaccinated!

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Tonight we talk about the NDP's less than ideal support for War in Ukraine. We also talk about encouraging Ontario Polling, and the hypocrisy of the Bell Let's Talk campaign! 

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This week on Left, Turn Canada,
Andy + Christo dive into the nationwide anti-mandate protests that have seen thousands of whiny little babies falsely represent an industry, and pretend to be a labour movement. Plus! Conservative leader Erin O’Toole has been stabbed in the back by at least 35 MP’s and could lose his spot atop the throne. Who could be his replacement and would be even more reactionary and evil?

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“Left Turn, Canada” is a new Canadian Politics podcast hosted by Christo Aivalis and Andy Borkowski. This weekly show aims to bring a left perspective to Canadian politics, media, economics, and culture that is far too lacking within mainstream print, audio, and visual media. Christo and Andy bring years of experience in both traditional and new media.Our first show is all about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his recent endeavour to ensure you don’t get medicine for free, despite the fact the Liberal party has been promising Pharmacare for nearly 20 years. We also discuss the legacy of Donald Trump and ask the question, would our blackface wearing PM have won the federal election in 2019 if it wasn’t for Trump? To connect with the show and suggest topics for us to discuss - email us at LeftTurnCanada@gmail.com