The tense relationship between Canada and China after allegations of interference in our federal election. And do we need a mask mandate to prevent mask laziness and save our kids? Steven Zhou co-hosts.

Host:  Jesse Brown

Credits: Aviva Lessard (Producer), Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), André Proulx (Production Coordinator)

Guest: Steven Zhou

Further reading:

• Canadian intelligence warned PM Trudeau that China covertly funded 2019 election candidates: Sources – CTV
• Chinese President Xi berates Trudeau on sidelines of G20 for leaking conversation – Globe and Mail
• MPs agree to probe allegations of Chinese interference in federal elections – CBC
• Hydro-Québec employee accused of spying for China is a flight risk, Crown says – CBC
• Woman risking homelessness because tenant won’t leave gets eviction hearing date – CBC
• To slow the spread of childhood respiratory viruses, do we need a few weeks of mandatory masking? – Globe and Mail

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