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0:00 – Gun Buyback Leak A leaked call captures the public safety minister doubting police can enforce the Liberal gun buyback and calling it “voluntary.” Critics say the ban overreaches into hunting/sporting rifles (already mag-limited) and even airsoft. The panel argues the real motive was winning ~44 Quebec seats.

Public Safety Minister Doubts police can enforce gun buy back plans
- National Post article on leaked audio: https://x.com/nationalpost/status/1970197510007230641
- Poilievre calls out Feds claims about AR-15 deaths: https://x.com/govt_corrupt/status/1970558882021060859
- 44 Lib Seats in Quebec: https://x.com/mindingottawa/status/1970829704870674551
- Conservative petition to fire Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree: https://x.com/PierrePoilievre/status/1970571889467637916

2:29 – Startups Leaving Nearly two-thirds of Canadian startups are reportedly shifting activity abroad due to high costs, red tape, scarce funding, and tax policy. The hosts warn this hollowing-out will slow innovation, shrink future employers, and dent long-term growth.

Canadians Leaving To Create Startups Abroad—Real Estate Is A Big Reason: https://betterdwelling.com/canadians-leaving-to-create-startups-abroad-real-estate-is-a-big-reason

Trudeau - Global News - Original video - https://www.youtube.com/live/3J6tv0LJB40

5:49 – Oil/Gas Cap Motion Conservatives moved to scrap the federal cap on oil and gas emissions; every other party voted it down. The segment pivots to carbon pricing, which they argue has delivered minimal emissions cuts while costs are passed to consumers; they prefer R&D and adoption incentives.

Commons votes 192-140 to uphold oil & gas emissions cap thatEnvironmentCa says will cost billions and some 3,400 jobs: "Here is where we disagree.” https://x.com/mindingottawa/status/1970826370352853134
* Conservatives motion to immediately repeal the oil and gas emissions cap, which in effect is a production cap: https://www.ourcommons.ca/Members/en/votes/45/1/37
* Federal environment officials conceded during a committee hearing on Monday that the now-scrapped consumer carbon tax had a single-digit impact on reducing emissions, while also admitting Canada is not on track to meet its 2030 climate targets. https://www.junonews.com/p/feds-admit-carbon-tax-impact-on-emissions
* Environment Canada manager: https://x.com/mindingottawa/status/1970469119431475498

8:27 – Trade Diversification/Carney They cite long-standing warnings to reduce reliance on the U.S., note Mark Carney’s past central-bank role, and point to a new Indonesia deal. The question: is diversification finally real or just “too little, too late”?

Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem said that lessons were not learned from the 2008 financial crisis - https://www.junonews.com/p/time-to-follow-through-on-diversifying

10:43 – Foreign Aid vs Needs Ottawa announces $200M for global programs, $47M more to Gaza/West Bank (taking support there above $400M), and $60M for Haiti. The panel contrasts this with reports that ~25% of Canadians face food insecurity, raising priority and impact concerns.

announcements from Canada's Minister of International Development on Sept 23, 2025: https://x.com/JayGenXer/status/1970917118209093696

PM Carney speaks with reporters while attending UN General Assembly – September 23, 2025 - https://www.youtube.com/live/Zr1RIKgC0oM

13:50 – Immigration (M-44) They discuss Motion M-44 tied to foreign workers and Conservatives’ earlier support vs. later calls to cut inflows amid housing, cost-of-living, and employment strains. Hosts ask why Ottawa isn’t incentivizing larger Canadian families if population growth is the aim.

M44: https://x.com/TheophanesRex/status/1970217167237828755
CPC Voted in favour of M-44: https://x.com/TheophanesRex/status/1970135037493342620
Canada's population growth almost flat in 2nd quarter: https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/canada-q2-population-1.7642276

16:38 – Hate-Crime Bill Expansion A proposed framework with sharply higher penalties—potentially up to life—sparks free-speech concerns. Critics fear it could be used to police protests or unevenly expand punitive powers while other serious crimes see lighter treatment.

Justice Minister Sean Fraser discusses new hate crime bill – September 19, 2025 - https://www.youtube.com/live/WROaVQlHzls?si=WRZZtnwbppeB5G6z

22:14 – China Shipyard Emails Emails suggest senior officials, including Chrystia Freeland’s office, knew about a shipbuilding contract involving China while public messaging implied otherwise. The hosts frame it as more anti-China rhetoric in public vs. opposite actions behind the scenes.

Emails: "make the best of the worst" - https://x.com/mindingottawa/status/1970902097286901945

24:39 – Carney: Troops to Gaza Carney is quoted backing a multinational force—potentially including Canada—to enforce peace and disarm Hamas. The panel questions public and military support, noting Canada’s shift from peacekeeping toward recent combat-adjacent roles.

Carney commits Canadian troops to a Hamas disarmament and elimination in Palestine: https://x.com/cbcwatcher/status/1970200959268556973

Trump on Gaza deal: https://x.com/FoxNews/status/1971580021740626302

29:26 – Truckers’ Licensing Protest Quebec truckers protest allegedly lax licensing and training, citing accidents across Canada and the U.S. The segment stresses trucking’s role in supply chains and argues for enforceable standards, language competency, and safety compliance.

Truckers protest “illegal drivers,” call for return of roadside checkpoints: https://www.junonews.com/p/truckers-protest-illegal-drivers

32:42 – CLOWN WORLD 1: Ostrich Cull After an avian-flu outbreak months earlier, healthy ostriches with antibodies were still slated for culling; a judge issued a stay. The hosts mock UK media tagging protesters as “Trump supporters” and say the episode epitomizes bureaucratic absurdity.

Ostrich Farmers - https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/sep/25/canada-ostrich-culling-bird-flu-protest

35:20 – CLOWN WORLD 2: Canada Post Canada Post considers ending door-to-door delivery after years of losses. The panel calls it overdue adaptation presented as crisis theater, adding that wealthier households won’t care about centralized pickup.

Canada Post - https://globalnews.ca/news/11450243/canada-post-reforms-ottawa-mail

36:44 – CLOWN WORLD 3: Budget Deficit The parliamentary budget watchdog projects a ~$68B deficit (with some estimates higher), despite promises of fiscal restraint. Hosts label it “clown world” budgeting—spend now, vague plan later—while Canadians face mounting economic pressures.

Parliamentary budget watchdog forecasts sharp rise in deficit to $68.5B this year https://www.ctvnews.ca/business/article/budget-watchdog-forecasts-sharp-rise-in-deficit-to-685b-this-year

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