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    July 27, 2020
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    #335 Why It’s Illegal to Protest In Alberta
    A new law in Alberta is Jason Kenney’s latest front in the oil war.
    Andréa Schmidt
    Managing Editor, Podcasts

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    Freelance journalist Grace Lisa Scott spoke to the people fighting back against Bill 1.

    CORRECTION: A previous version of this episode incorrectly identified Marlene Poitras. She is Assembly of First Nations Regional Chief for Alberta, not Grand Chief. We regret the error.

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