August 22, 2023
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The Backbench
#71 Backbench Catch Up
It’s summer time, and Parliament’s been out of session for 2 months. For this episode of the Backbench, host Mattea roach is joined by an all-star panel of Riley Yesno, Emilie Nicolas, David Moscrop.
Aviva Lessard
Senior Producer
Noor Azrieh
Producer
Karyn Pugliese
Editor-in-Chief

They’ll give you updates on stories you may have missed this summer… Did shutting down an illegal border at Roxham Road work? Have we taken any political moves on addressing foreign interference? Why the heck can’t we see news on Instagram #BillC-18? 

 

And we’ll look ahead at what you should be keeping your eye on once parliament returns. With a new cabinet on the hill, what change can we expect if any? How well is our Conservative Leader’s fresh new look treating him in the polls? AND, is there any plan whatsoever to address the cost of living crisis?

 

Host:  Mattea Roach

Credits: Aviva Lessard (Producer), Noor Azrieh (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Annette Ejiofor (Managing Editor), Karyn Pugliese (Editor-in-Chief)

Guests: Riley Yesno, Emilie Nicolas, David Moscrop

 

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Sponsors: Douglas, Athletic Greens

 

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