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Charlie Angus on Democracy, Northern Ontario & Canada's Future
Episode 142
Published 1 month, 1 week ago
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In this episode of Backroads Bill, we sit down with former Member of Parliament, author, and Northern Ontario advocate Charlie Angus for a wide-ranging conversation about democracy, the North, and the future of Canada.
After more than two decades representing Timmins–James Bay in Ottawa, Charlie reflects on the issues that defined his political career, from fighting for rural and northern communities to advocating for Indigenous rights, public accountability, and stronger democratic institutions.
He shares stories from the road, lessons learned from representing one of Canada's largest ridings, and why Northern Ontario's voice remains as important as ever.
0:00 – Charlie Angus' Northern Ontario Journey
3:47 – The Adams Mine Battle
11:20 – Shannon Koostachin's Legacy
21:14 – Democracy in a Changing World
46:10 – The Future of Northern Ontario
After more than two decades representing Timmins–James Bay in Ottawa, Charlie reflects on the issues that defined his political career, from fighting for rural and northern communities to advocating for Indigenous rights, public accountability, and stronger democratic institutions.
He shares stories from the road, lessons learned from representing one of Canada's largest ridings, and why Northern Ontario's voice remains as important as ever.
0:00 – Charlie Angus' Northern Ontario Journey
3:47 – The Adams Mine Battle
11:20 – Shannon Koostachin's Legacy
21:14 – Democracy in a Changing World
46:10 – The Future of Northern Ontario