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The Backbench

Hosted by Noor Azrieh

When the group chat’s spiraling and your For You Page is a trainwreck, it’s hard to know what’s real — or what matters. Canadaland Politics (formerly The Backbench) cuts through the noise with bold questions, sharp analysis, and the political news you actually need.

Each Tuesday, we’ll ask bold questions and offer sharp analysis, giving you the tools to challenge any perspective — maybe even your own. 

Canadaland Politics is made by Noor Azrieh, Aviva Lessard and Sam Konnert.

 

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#1193 ‘Pave the Arctic,’ They Said. ‘It’ll be Fine,’ They Said

A 230km all-season road and deep water port could be one of Carney’s first major “nation-building projects.” Is everyone on board?
July 15, 2025

#136 Meet the Liberal MP Who Went Against Carney (and Who Might Take Out Doug Ford)

 Mark Carney promised one Canadian economy. Now, his signature bill is one step closer to law as Bill C-5 rocketed through parliament with some amendments.
June 24, 2025

#135 G7! The One Where Trump Bounces

Canada is hosting the G-7 in Alberta, one of the most consequential meetings yet.
June 17, 2025

#134 Is Carney’s Bill C-2 ‘Much Worse Than Trump’?

The Liberals’ first piece of legislation, Bill C-2 is a sweeping 139-page omnibus bill.
June 10, 2025

#133 When Politics Ruins Friendships

Political divides are growing, and it’s not just over basic issues anymore. Increasingly, people are feeling differences in basic conduct, morality, and how they approach discussions. These divisions feel too big to ignore.
June 3, 2025

#132 Endangered Species – an Interview with an NDP MP

Earlier this year, Jagmeet Singh laughed off the idea of losing. Now, he’s out and the NDP is in free fall.
May 27, 2025

#131 Can Carney Run Canada Like a CEO?

After a couple of weeks of pats on the back and trying to find Pierre Poilievre a new home, we’re finally seeing how Mark Carney’s government plans to tackle the country’s biggest problems and who he’s putting in charge to do it.
May 20, 2025
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