Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchDoes Canada fine industrial polluters enough to make a difference?
Episode 1126
There are some large companies in Canada that have a history of breaking environmental laws. But the framework for fining them can be complex, and of…
2 years, 4 months ago
Could B.C. get a conservative government?
Episode 1125
It's been decades since the Conservative party played any real role in British Columbia's legislature. But that might be changing. With a little over…
2 years, 4 months ago
The ignoble end of "the world's worst McDonald's"
Episode 1123
Over the next few weeks, we'll be revisiting some of our favourite episodes from the catalogue. If you're new to the show, we hope you enjoy hearing …
2 years, 4 months ago
Should you become a landlord so you can afford a home?
Episode 1121
Cheap. Entitled. Greedy. Those are just a few things that come to mind when one thinks about a landlord. But have you ever considered becoming one?
Ac…
2 years, 4 months ago
First Person: A disabled person living in the age of MAiD
Episode 1124
The debate around Canada's Medical Assistance in Dying legislation is exhaustive, and there is no shortage of opinion out there from doctors, advocat…
2 years, 4 months ago
Explaining the competition bureau's investigation of Loblaws and Sobeys
Episode 1122
Welcome to a fascinating little corner of contract and competition law that could leave a lasting impact on Canada's grocery industry. Last week, the…
2 years, 4 months ago
Ticketmaster vs. the US Department of Justice
Episode 1120
A couple of years ago, angry Taylor Swift fans filed a lawsuit against Ticketmaster, after a presale event for her tour went haywire and resulted in …
2 years, 4 months ago
The rise and fall of Canada's Crypto King
Episode 1119
Aiden Pleterski was charged with fraud a couple of weeks ago. On the face of it, it's a simple charge, but the story behind those charges is one that…
2 years, 4 months ago
Is the real estate industry about to fundamentally shift?
Episode 1118
The internet changed nearly everything about real estate. Now buyers can see all the listings, everywhere; they can learn the price histories and est…
2 years, 4 months ago
Smoke 101: An intro to a new summer reality
Episode 1117
We've gained some new subscribers recently, and over the next few Sundays we want to help welcome them to the show by re-releasing some of our favour…
2 years, 4 months ago