Canada is Boring

Canada's gun laws are in the news again, but did you know that the first gun laws were only enforced on non-British immigrants. This is the story of fear mongering over cheap guns and a wave of new Canadians that were treated like 'Enemy Aliens'. Also, we invent a 12 step program for self proclaimed racists, to help them learn to love everyone.Leave us a message: https://www.speakpipe.com/canadianpoliticsisboringtwitch.tv/canadianpoliticsisboring/aboutInstagram: https://bit.ly/3yc6ujzTwitter: https://bit.ly/2Wp9IDoOur Merch Store: https://bit.ly/3sTWR7ZOur Frequency Network Page: https://bit.ly/2UPsvqISources:https://www.tvo.org/article/how-ontario-led-the-way-on-gun-control-for-all-the-wrong-reasonsFor premium content, socials, merch, to leave a voicemail or message us go to canadaisboring.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can a huge country, largely comprised of undeveloped wilderness, experience one the most profound housing affordability crisis in living memory? Rhys and Jesse wander through the bizarre political landscape that has seen a nation sleepwalk into a manufactured, avoidable crisis, maintained by an unwillingness by leaders to take bold action. And other stuff.Leave us a message: https://www.speakpipe.com/canadianpoliticsisboringtwitch.tv/canadianpoliticsisboring/aboutInstagram: https://bit.ly/3yc6ujzTwitter: https://bit.ly/2Wp9IDoOur Merch Store: https://bit.ly/3sTWR7ZOur Frequency Network Page: https://bit.ly/2UPsvqISources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Towns_Act_1946https://www.statista.com/statistics/198040/total-number-of-canadian-housing-starts-since-1995/https://thetyee.ca/News/2018/06/19/How-Developers-Sway-Vancouver-Elections/https://www.nationalobserver.com/2021/04/03/investigations/developers-ties-ford-government-benefit-highway-413https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/professionals/industry-innovation-and-leadership/industry-expertise/affordable-housing/about-affordable-housing/affordable-housing-in-canadaFor premium content, socials, merch, to leave a voicemail or message us go to canadaisboring.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our show is 2 years old today! So here are some selected clips of fun moments! Featuring:The Early Drunk Adventures Of John A MacDonaldThe Mystical Powers of Mackenzie KingHow To Talk To CanadiansThat Time Justin Trudeau Beat Up A GuyThat Time 10,000 Newfoundlanders Tried To Kill A Prime MinisterFake WolfgatePee GateAn Election Has Been CalledFun LiberalsOur Live ShowAnd Jim the GoofFor premium content, socials, merch, to leave a voicemail or message us go to canadaisboring.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actually, this is an episode all about the Salmon Arm Salute. Pierre Trudeau, in a moment of range, flipped the bird to some protestors hassling his kids. An infamous incident that marked the start of Western alienation? Or just an overblown moment of nonsense? Leave us a message: https://www.speakpipe.com/canadianpoliticsisboringtwitch.tv/canadianpoliticsisboring/aboutInstagram: https://bit.ly/3yc6ujzTwitter: https://bit.ly/2Wp9IDoOur Merch Store: https://bit.ly/3sTWR7ZOur Frequency Network Page: https://bit.ly/2UPsvqIFor premium content, socials, merch, to leave a voicemail or message us go to canadaisboring.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

History doesn't always repeat itself, but it does rhyme. This week we jump back 100 years ago, to a time when Toronto was beseiged by a deadly virus, Small Pox. With public health figures wanting to push mass vaccination, a very successful anti-vax movement was born. A 'viral' press campaign (letters not tweets) combined with arrogant health officials heavily impressed by health 'influencers' hampered efforts to vaccinate the people of Toronto.How was this movement different from today and in some cases, why was it much more sensible? Tune into find out!Leave us a message: https://www.speakpipe.com/canadianpoliticsisboring Instagram: https://bit.ly/3yc6ujz Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Wp9IDo Our Merch Store: https://bit.ly/3sTWR7Ztwitch.tv/canadianpoliticsisboring/aboutFor premium content, socials, merch, to leave a voicemail or message us go to canadaisboring.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The sudden resignation of a Newfoundland Agricultural Minister in 1989 was driven by an unlikely culprit...cucumbers. But these were no ordinary cucumbers. They were the product of mismanaged public spending, unproven science and a bad investment. Eventually this small green gourd brought down a government.twitch.tv/canadianpoliticsisboring/aboutLeave us a message: https://www.speakpipe.com/canadianpoliticsisboringInstagram: https://bit.ly/3yc6ujzTwitter: https://bit.ly/2Wp9IDoOur Merch Store: https://bit.ly/3sTWR7ZOur Frequency Network Page: https://bit.ly/2UPsvqISources:https://www.heritage.nf.ca/articles/politics/sprung-greenhouse.php#:~:text=Sprung%20predicted%20the%20Newfoundland%20facility,these%20numbers%20could%20be%20achieved.https://archive.macleans.ca/article/1989/1/23/the-cucumber-scandalFor premium content, socials, merch, to leave a voicemail or message us go to canadaisboring.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new episode just for Patrons! The notorious Ernest Cashel was an outlaw who became famous in western Canada for his repeated escapes from custody. This is his story!PREMIUM: Full episode here https://www.patreon.com/canadianpoliticsisboringInstagramFor premium content, socials, merch, to leave a voicemail or message us go to canadaisboring.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The reign of Stephen Joesph Harper was a dark time for Canadian science. As scientists tried to share their work with the world, a 'media unit' managed all communications, massaging them, obstructing them and even threatening those who stepped out of lineFor premium content, socials, merch, to leave a voicemail or message us go to canadaisboring.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's seems like a good time to discuss the origins of Canada's huge Ukrainian population. Warning, terrible attempts at pronouncing non-english names and places. This episode is dedicated to a brave and principled unnamed listener.twitch.tv/canadianpoliFor premium content, socials, merch, to leave a voicemail or message us go to canadaisboring.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Warning this episode has disturbing elements around brainwashing/torture. In 1960's Montreal, the CIA funded highly unethical and experimental research into the possibility of re-programming the human mind. Jesse once hypnotized a school friend, so his eFor premium content, socials, merch, to leave a voicemail or message us go to canadaisboring.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

VE Day was a time of celebration and relief after years of war. However, with 9000 sailors suddenly added to the drained and overpopulated city, things not a little crazy.Leave us a message: https://www.speakpipe.com/canadianpoliticsisboringInstagram: For premium content, socials, merch, to leave a voicemail or message us go to canadaisboring.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our 2nd emergency broadcast about the non-trucker convoy. Canada is at a crossroads, are the protests done or is this the birth of a new radical political movement? Leave us a message: https://www.speakpipe.com/canadianpoliticsisboringInstagram: https:For premium content, socials, merch, to leave a voicemail or message us go to canadaisboring.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

33 million Canadians had their movement tracked by the government during the pandemic using cell towers. But behind this clickbaity headline the truth is that we give away so much information to so many private companies, so does it even matter?http://shFor premium content, socials, merch, to leave a voicemail or message us go to canadaisboring.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Owen from Barry wanted us to work out what the hell was going on with the islands owned by France, just south of Newfoundland. Why does Saint Pierre and Miquelon exist????? Instagram: https://bit.ly/3yc6ujzTwitter: https://bit.ly/2Wp9IDoOur Merch StorFor premium content, socials, merch, to leave a voicemail or message us go to canadaisboring.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A whole episode just for our amazing Patrons!Ken Leishman came from a childhood full of tragedy, and grew into one of Canada's most inventive and daring criminals. Eventually becoming a popular icon and folk hero.PREMIUM: Full episode here https://wwwFor premium content, socials, merch, to leave a voicemail or message us go to canadaisboring.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One was a social justice warrior, the other was a rich kid. One was Canadian, the other American...one was....you get the point. They hated each other and we discuss why.Instagram: https://bit.ly/3yc6ujzTwitter: https://bit.ly/2Wp9IDoOur Merch Store: For premium content, socials, merch, to leave a voicemail or message us go to canadaisboring.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our first ever emergency broadcast about the non-trucker convoy that became a protest, that became a safe space for Nazi's, that became a cold car park. Where will it go next??Instagram: https://bit.ly/3yc6ujzTwitter: https://bit.ly/2Wp9IDoOur Merch SFor premium content, socials, merch, to leave a voicemail or message us go to canadaisboring.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Canada has some very very weird laws. Rhys has dug up some of the best to share with Jesse.Instagram: https://bit.ly/3yc6ujzTwitter: https://bit.ly/2Wp9IDoOur Merch Store: https://bit.ly/3sTWR7ZOur Frequency Network Page: https://bit.ly/2UPsvqIFor premium content, socials, merch, to leave a voicemail or message us go to canadaisboring.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You may have seen him in the news recently. Canada's least threatening fugitive and former Calgary Mayoral Candidate, Kevin J Johnston. Well as expected, Jesse hasn't, so we explore his origin story and bumbled attempt to escape Canada.Instagram: https:For premium content, socials, merch, to leave a voicemail or message us go to canadaisboring.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We were guests, so wanted to share the episode. Please check out Sarah's other episodes, subscribe and review! 220: Unsolicited Waveforms with Jesse & Rhys of Canadian Politics Is BoringWell, 2022 hasn't been the best so far, but I had the best time wiFor premium content, socials, merch, to leave a voicemail or message us go to canadaisboring.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A whole episode just for our amazing Patrons!Jumbo was the worlds most famous elephant. Loved across the entire British Empire, even Queen Victoria was a fan. We uncover how in one small Ontario town, Jumbo went from prize elephant to giant BBQ.PREMIUFor premium content, socials, merch, to leave a voicemail or message us go to canadaisboring.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back in the early 20th century, PEI began to see a new invention invade the mainly rural island. As the number of cars grew, the populations anger let to politicians taking swift action. They made the car illegal.Email Jim's birthday wishes to canadianpoFor premium content, socials, merch, to leave a voicemail or message us go to canadaisboring.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We'll be back real so as we awake from the post WFUCAC hybernation. In the meantime, here's whatever this is!For premium content, socials, merch, to leave a voicemail or message us go to canadaisboring.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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It's the 24th day of the Winter Festival of Unaligned Celebration Advert Calendar or WFUCAC. Join us for 25 days of joy, pain and a bunch of weird improvised festivities. PREMIUM: Full episode here https://www.patreon.com/canadianpoliticsisboringInstagrFor premium content, socials, merch, to leave a voicemail or message us go to canadaisboring.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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It's the 9th day of the Winter Festival of Unaligned Celebration Advert Calendar or WFUCAC. Join us for 25 days of joy, pain and a bunch of weird improvised festivities. PREMIUM: Full episode here https://www.patreon.com/canadianpoliticsisboringInstagraFor premium content, socials, merch, to leave a voicemail or message us go to canadaisboring.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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It's the first day of the Winter Festival of Unaligned Celebration Advert Calendar or WFUCAC. Join us for 25 days of joy, pain and a bunch of weird improvised festivities. Instagram: https://bit.ly/3yc6ujzTwitter: https://bit.ly/2Wp9IDoOur Merch StoreFor premium content, socials, merch, to leave a voicemail or message us go to canadaisboring.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Warning. This one contains some horrible quotes from messed up people. https://www.patreon.com/canadianpoliticsisboringInstagram: https://bit.ly/3yc6ujzTwitter: https://bit.ly/2Wp9IDoOur Merch Store: https://bit.ly/3sTWR7ZOur Frequency Network Page:For premium content, socials, merch, to leave a voicemail or message us go to canadaisboring.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The story of the Asbestos strike of 1949, how it changed Quebec and how it helped establish the Trudeau family in Canadian Politics. Also, Rhys and Jesse discuss ways in which you shouldn't ingest Asbestos.Instagram: https://bit.ly/3yc6ujzTwitter: httpFor premium content, socials, merch, to leave a voicemail or message us go to canadaisboring.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.