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Build Canada Created a Robot MP. It's Not Cute Shades of 'Big Tech authoritarianism' A robot programmed for 'economic freedom' What does 'build Canada' really mean?

Tech bros coded an AI 'politician' to love 'economic freedom.' Who are its constituents? Last in a series. … Article written by Christopher Holcroft. Voting for fellow community members to represent our interests in Parliament is a very human activity here in Canada. So is consenting to have that elected Parliament legislate on our behalf. Human, too, is having something to say publicly about proposed legislation. These are, in fact, fundamental rights in one of the oldest continuing democracies...

Jun 26, 2026•11 min•Ep. 45

Danielle Smith's Love Letter to Quebec A shared focus on immigration Separatism as signals What is fair game?

Albertans aren't known to fawn over Quebec. But their premier sees an ally in seeking control over immigration. … Article written by Michael Harris. Separatism in Canada makes for some strange bedfellows. The United Conservative Party membership in Alberta includes separatists that Premier Danielle Smith depends on for her support. She is now looking for validation from Quebec, the province that has historically been the focus for Alberta's antipathy towards Eastern Canada. Alberta has clashed w...

Jun 26, 2026•9 min•Ep. 44

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Who's protecting your favourite tree? Possibly nobody, says author and journalist J.B. MacKinnon. Vancouverites have a special relationship with trees, and for good reason. The city is lush with old, beloved trees. They line our streets, root in our parks and crowd the mountains to the north. And while climate change and densification strain the urban forest, there isn't a concerted effort to protect our leafy neighbours. "My favourite tree is in the Broadway corridor," MacKinnon said. "I'm in t...

Jun 26, 2026•33 min•Ep. 43

Why UVic Faculty Protested a Talk That Promoted 'Jewish Indigeneity' Why UVic Faculty Protested a Talk That Promoted 'Jewish Indigeneity' Why UVic Faculty Protested a Talk That Promoted 'Jewish Indigeneity' A Māori academic and evangelical Christian argues Israel is an example of successful 'decolonization.' 'We're not the only people with a relationship to this land'

Today TodayThe Tyee Why UVic Faculty Protested a Talk That Promoted 'Jewish Indigeneity' News Indigenous News Indigenous A Māori academic and evangelical Christian argues Israel is an example of successful 'decolonization.' News Indigenous Rights + Justice 68 SHARES Read more: News Indigenous Rights + Justice Jen St. Denis 26 Jun 2026 Jen St. Denis is a reporter and senior editor with The Tyee. You can follow her on Bluesky, Instagram or TikTok. Our journalism is supported by readers like you. C...

Jun 26, 2026•11 min•Ep. 42

Why We Don't Share Extremist Manifestos Why We Don't Share Extremist Manifestos Manifestos as weapons The contagion effect The quest for significance Clout chasing through violence The impact on victims and communities Understanding without amplifying Moving forward

68 SHARES 16 Analysis Media Analysis Media 16 Read more: Analysis Rights + Justice Media Analysis Rights + Justice Media The Montreal shooter's manifesto should not have been distributed online by a Canadian media website. Brad Galloway Brad Galloway and Barbara Perry YesterdayThe Tyee Barbara Perry is the director and Brad Galloway is the co-ordinator at the Centre on Hate, Bias and Extremism. Our journalism is supported by readers like you. Click here to support The Tyee. URL copied to clipboa...

Jun 25, 2026•8 min•Ep. 41

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