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It’s our annual crowdfunding month! You can become a supporter starting for just $5/month by going to canadaland.com/join — we’ll even throw in a free tote bag. And be sure to stay tuned for some big announcements over the next few weeks.———Over 20,000 kids went through Ontario's "training schools" system. But really they weren't so much schools as prisons for children ages 8-16. The first of what grew to nineteen of these institutions opened in 1925. They all shut down by 1984.Daniel Brown was one of the last boys to be declared a ward of the Juvenile Delinquents Act and to serve time in the training schools system and today we tell his story.NB Parts of this story originally appeared in a Toronto Life story about Daniel.Host: Jesse BrownCredits: Liz Beatty (Reporter), Bruce Thorson (Senior Producer), Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editing, Sound Design, and Mixing), Jesse Brown (Editor and Publisher)Fact checking by Julian AbrahamAdditional music by Audio Network and Tristan CapacchioneImage courtesy of Daniel BrownMore information:Settlement Reached in Ontario Training Schools Class Action Lawsuit — OntarioLocked Away — Toronto LifeSponsors:Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://shopify.caoxio: Head over to https://canadaland.oxio.ca and use code CANADALAND for your first month free!BetterHelp: Visit https://BetterHelp.com/canadaland today to get 10% off your first month.Can’t get enough Canadaland? Follow @Canadaland_Podcasts on Instagram for clips, announcements, explainers and more.

There’s no Mamdani in Toronto’s mayoral race. incumbent Mayor Olivia Chow has lost her early lead on Brad Bradford, with polls suggesting they are deadlocked heading into Monday’s election. As progressives scramble to respond to Bradford’s steady rise in the polling, buoyed by a right-leaning law and order platform, some critics wonder if Chow misjudged the city’s mood. Jan Wong joins Jesse Brown to debate which underwhelming candidate will come out on top. Host: Jesse BrownCredits: James Nicholson (Senior Producer), Julian Abraham (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Mixing and Mastering), Harrison Lowman (Managing Editor), Jesse Brown (Editor and Publisher)Guest: Jan WongFurther reading: Does Brad Bradford believe in anything other than himself? - Toronto StarOpinion | If Olivia Chow loses, this will be the reason why - Toronto Star Brad Bradford Seems Angry—He’s Betting Torontonians Are Too | The LocalHas Olivia Chow Been an Effective Mayor? | The LocalOpinion | Olivia Chow's real problem isn't a lacklustre election campaign - Toronto Star Geddy Lee and Jim Cuddy have already backed candidates in Toronto’s mayoral race. Do endorsements matter?Blind. Hong Kong dissident. Refugee. And as of Monday, she's a Toronto lawyer - National PostSponsors:Douglas: Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the duvet, cover, sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today. Visit douglas.ca/canadaland to claim this offer.oxio: Head over to canadaland.oxio.ca and use code CANADALAND for your first month free! BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/canadaland today to get 10% off your first month.If you value this podcast, Support us! You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody.

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A deadly fire killed 4 soldiers at a military base in Alberta on Saturday, but as the news was breaking, information was hard to come by. Even days afterward, basic details remain unknown. The Canadian Military is promising to release the details of its investigation to the public, but how long will it take for Canadians to learn what happened at CFB Wainwright? Jan Wong joins Jesse Brown to discuss the culture of secrecy and lack of disclosure in Canadian institutions, and why it makes it very difficult to be a journalist. Plus, former Progress Report journalist Duncan Kinney vandalizes a statue and then reports on it.Host: Jesse BrownCredits: James Nicholson (Producer), Julian Abraham (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Mixing and Mastering), Harrison Lowman (Managing Editor), Jesse Brown (Editor and Publisher)Guest: Jan WongFurther reading: Everything confirmed so far about CFB Wainwright fire and how it unfolded - National | Globalnews.ca CFB Wainwright blaze that killed four, injured dozens began as grass fire - The Globe and MailFindings from fatal CFB Wainwright fire investigation will be made public, top commander says | CBC NewsSponsors:Fizz Mobile: Visit fizz.ca and activate a first plan using the referral code CAN25 to get 25 off and 10GB of free data.BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/canadaland today to get 10% off your first month.Download Mauril : Download on iOS | Download on Android | mauril.ca This collaboration is part of an advertising campaign managed by the agency Podpass for Mauril, developed by CBC/Radio-CanadaIt’s our annual crowdfunding month! You can become a supporter starting for just $5/month by going to canadaland.com/join — we’ll even throw in a free tote bag. And be sure to stay tuned for some big announcements over the next few weeksYou’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody.

Mark Carney is a serious politician in an age of deeply unserious politics. He’s become more than the guy running Canada’s government…he’s become the world's poster boy for the anti-Trump resistance. But the more host Noor Azrieh talks to Canadians, the more it feels like Canada handed Carney the keys and decided we didn’t need to watch where he was driving us.Host: Noor AzriehCredits: Aviva Lessard (Senior Producer), Sam Konnert (Host/Producer), Noor Azrieh (Host/Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Jesse Brown (Editor), Tony Wang (Artwork)Background reading:Mark Carney shows middle powers how to handle a dangerous world – The EconomistCarney Is the Crisis Manager Canada Needs – Maclean'sWho Is Mark Carney, Really? – The WalrusMark Carney Interview: Canada’s Leader Lays Out Vision for Breaking Reliance on U.S. – The New York TimesThe Political Education of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney – POLITICOSponsors: Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today at douglas.ca/canadalandDownload the Free Mauril App on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, or visit mauril.ca.If you’re ready to launch your business before Black Friday, go to SHOPIFY.COM to start your free trial.Did you know we have a monthly supporter exclusive show? Last episode on Off The Record, senior producer James Nicholson asked you to tell him about what's happening in your backyards. What local stories should we know about? It was a blast! If you want to hear that (or if you want to catch up on all the great episodes of Off The Record you’ve missed!) become a supporter at canadaland.com/join.It’s our annual crowdfunding month! You can become a supporter starting at just $5/month by going to canadaland.com/join — we’ll even throw in a free tote bag. As a supporter, you’ll get premium access to all our shows ad-free, including early releases and bonus content. More than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis; you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody.Make sure you’re up to date on our upcoming events by going to canadaland.com/live!Can't get enough Canadaland? Follow us @Canadaland_Podcasts on Instagram and @Canadaland_Media on TikTok!

It’s our annual crowdfunding month! You can become a supporter starting for just $5/month by going to canadaland.com/join — we’ll even throw in a free tote bag. And be sure to stay tuned for some big announcements over the next few weeks.—Author Patrick Lennox argues the case that the leaders of the separatist movement in Alberta are treasonous.Lennox writes that the "...enablers in the quasi-separatist United Conservative Party are engaged in treason against the Canadian people. They wear the obscuring masks of grievance, but behind those masks are the faces of traitors, a gaggle of hucksters, con men, and megalomaniacal politicians who are enabling our enemies to loosen our will to self-determination as a nation." So is Alberta's referendum the legitimate airing of grievance or the culmination of a grave crime? Either way, the results are about to roll in…Host: Jesse BrownCredits: Bruce Thorson (Senior Producer), Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editing & Production), Jesse Brown (Editor and Publisher)Fact checking by Julian AbrahamAdditional music by Audio NetworkImage by CanadalandMore information:On Treason: Alberta Separatism, Foreign Interference, and Canada’s Survival in a Revolutionary Age — BiblioasisPolitical organizer from separatist group not co-operating with voter list investigation: Elections Alberta | CBC NewsAlberta Referendum Who’s Who: The Major Players and How They’re Connected | The WalrusAlberta voter list leak is a potential public safety disaster: Enforcement experts | Globalnews.caLawsuit filed over voter privacy breach affecting almost three million Albertans | Globalnews.caSeparatist leader David Parker behind voter list leak is uncooperative: Elections Alberta | Globalnews.caDanielle Smith should use Alberta’s data breach to put an end to secession talk - The Globe and Mailhttps://www.nationalobserver.com/2026/05/20/investigations/alberta-voter-data-10x-votes-centurion-projectIs MAGA weaponizing Alberta separatism? | CBC RadioThe Wild Claims of Jeff Rath, Separatist Firebrand | The TyeeSponsors: Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://shopify.caFizz: Visit https://fizz.ca and activate a first plan using the referral code CAN25 to get 25$ off and 10GB of free data.BetterHelp: Visit https://BetterHelp.com/canadaland today to get 10% off your first month.Can’t get enough Canadaland? Follow @Canadaland_Podcasts on Instagram for clips, announcements, explainers and more.

The messaging platform Discord is under scrutiny after the FBI alleges it was used to plan the Tumbler Ridge attack. Cody James Bryant, a 30-year-old resident of Bellingham, Washington has been charged with conspiracy to murder persons in a foreign country. In the 6 months leading up to the attack, Bryant communicated daily with the Tumbler Ridge shooter, Jesse Van Roostselaar, helping to plan, encourage, and fund the purchase of equipment. B.C. Premier David Eby is calling on Ottawa to regulate platforms like Discord, so that law enforcement is informed when concerning content appears.Sarah Rieger of Betakit joins Julian Abraham to consider the tricky balance between privacy and safety in tech regulation. Host: Julian AbrahamCredits: James Nicholson (Senior Producer), Gökçe On (Fact Checking) , Tristan Capacchione (Mixing and Mastering), Jesse Brown (Editor)Guest: Sarah RiegerFurther reading: Alleged use of Discord to plan Tumbler Ridge shooting comes under scrutiny | CBC NewsTumbler Ridge conspiracy complaint puts focus on messaging and social media firms | CityNewsRevelations about Tumbler Ridge shooting show how complicated investigation remains, minister says | Toronto StarFew Mass Shooters Have Been Transgender - FactCheck.org ChatGPT Helped Tumbler Ridge Shooter Focus on Guns, Tactics, and Terror – Mother Jones Exposing AdFection: How Discover-Tech Turned Targeted Ads Into a Pipeline for Zero-Click Mercenary Spyware - The Citizen Lab WARMINGTON: New American Joni Mitchell throws Canada, PM under a Big Yellow Taxi - Toronto Sun Sponsors:Fizz Mobile: Visit fizz.ca and activate a first plan using the referral code CAN25 to get 25 off and 10GB of free data.Douglas: Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the duvet, cover, sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today. Visit douglas.ca/canadaland to claim this offer.It’s our annual crowdfunding month! You can become a supporter starting for just $5/month by going to canadaland.com/join — we’ll even throw in a free tote bag. And be sure to stay tuned for some big announcements over the next few weeks.You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody.

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