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    #33 A Generation-Defining Inquiry
    The Government has launched an inquiry into the use of the Emergency Act during the Freedom Convoy. And the Canadian Armed Forces released a scathing report about racism and discrimination within its ranks. Can the culture of the military be changed?
    Kevin Sexton
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    Tristan Capacchione
    Audio Editor & Technical Producer
    Kieran Oudshoorn
    Managing Editor, Podcasts

    The Government has launched an inquiry into the use of the Emergency Act during the Freedom Convoy. And the Canadian Armed Forces released a scathing report about racism and discrimination within its ranks. Can the culture of the military be changed?

    Panelists: Emilie Nicolas, Stuart Thomson and Paul Wells.

    Links:

    • Read the report about racism and prejudice in the Canadian Armed Forces here.

    Sponsors: Oxio, 22 Murders, Ground News, The Waves

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