Left Turn, Canada
96 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsA new Canadian Politics podcast hosted by Christo Aivalis and Andy Borkowski. This weekly show aims to bring a left perspective to Canadian politics, media, economics, and culture that is far too lacking within mainstream print, audio, and visual media. Christo and Andy bring years of experience in both traditional and new media. Combining these experiences, along with a shared disdain with Canada’s capitalist status quo, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone who wants a Canada based on justice and dignity for all. Andy Borkowski is the Host of Video Game Sophistry, a video game commentary channel with over 250,000 subscribers. He has also worked as a news anchor and reporter at some of Canada’s largest and most popular AM Radio stations for 10 years. Christo Aivalis hosts his own show on YouTube, and is a frequent contributor to sources like Canadian Dimension, Passage, Maclean’s, Washington Post, Globe and Mail, and many others. He holds a PhD in History from Queen’s University, and has been doing political commentary for nearly a decade. Contact us at [email protected]
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Episodes
Lockdowns Aren’t Killing Canada. It’s Already Dead
January 11, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBThis week we talk about Jordan Peterson's whiny BS, the continued COVID failures of Doug Ford, Justin Trudeau being a coward over the Emergencies act, and how the Left should balance individual and systemic COVID discussions. To join our little community head to https://www.patreon.com/leftturncanada
The Economy Can’t Catch COVID!?! Let’s All Die Instead
January 05, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBThis week on Left Turn, Canada. We talked about Doug Ford failing during the current COVID Omicron wage. We also discuss Hustle culture and how all levels of government are failing Canadian families! Who else REALLY despises this hustle culture trend? To join our little community head to https://www.patreon.com/leftturncanada
COVID Numbers Rise and Doug Ford Will be Premier for Eternity
December 15, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 45 MBThis week on Left Turn, Canada. Christo and Andy discuss the new rising COVID numbers specifically in Kingston and what this new wave could mean for Ontario. Despite the rising numbers, and generally being scum, it looks like Doug Ford could be Premier again….what can be done? Finally, Bill 21 in Quebec has claimed a 3rd grade teacher. Christo explains at length the difficulty of the current parliamentary systems in Canada to battle it. To join our little community head to https://www.pat...
COVID Numbers Rise and Doug Ford Will be Premier for Eternity
December 15, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 45 MBThis week on Left Turn, Canada. Christo and Andy discuss the new rising COVID numbers specifically in Kingston and what this new wave could mean for Ontario. Despite the rising numbers, and generally being scum, it looks like Doug Ford could be Premier again….what can be done? Finally, Bill 21 in Quebec has claimed a 3rd grade teacher. Christo explains at length the difficulty of the current parliamentary systems in Canada to battle it. To join our little community head to https://www.pat...
Canada's COVID Catastrophe w/ Nora Loreto
December 09, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBWe are joined this week by the incredible Nora Loreto. This Canadian journalist spent the last 18 months trying to figure out the very basic question, “How many people are dying from COVID?” Instead the powers that be seemingly did everything they could to make sure she was silenced. We talk COVID, Quebec politics and most importantly what socalists should do in Canada that want to participate in the political system. Below you’ll find a link to her new book SPIN DOCTORS. https://fernwoo...
Canada's Vaccine Policy Will Kill Us All
December 01, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBNot to be overly dramatic... This week! We talk about The new Green party interim leader, Justin Trudeau blocking vaccines for the developing world, and Jagmeet Singh and the NDP still failing Indigenous people.
The NDP is Failing Indigenous People
November 24, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBBig Show today! We talk about Jagmeet Singh's silence on John Horgan and the BC NDP's assault on the Wet'suwet'en land defenders at the hands of the RCMP, and what this says for the Federal NDP's role in Canadian left politics. To support the land defenders give here https://go.rallyup.com/wetsuwetenstrong/Campaign/Details
Who Wins in a NDP + Liberal Minority Coalition?
November 12, 2021 04:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBWe talk about a potential NDP Liberal coalition, Quebec Election results, Rich millennials buying houses, and Canada funding Neo Nazis in Ukraine! To join our little family go to www.patreon.com/leftturncanada and talk with us on Discord!
NDP Rising in Ontario + Doug Ford is Still Racist
October 29, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBWe talk about Justin Trudeau's boring new cabinet, how the NDP is polling well after the election, and Doug Ford's disgusting comments about immigrants! To join our little family go to www.patreon.com/leftturncanada and talk with us on Discord!
It’s Time to Tell Your Boss to F-Off + Which Voting System is Best?
October 18, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBWe talk about Justin Trudeau equating the left with fascists and white supremacists. We also discuss electoral reform and why ranked ballots are not as good as proportional representation Finally, we talk about growing working class anger and increase labour strikes in North America! To join our little family go to www.patreon.com/leftturncanada and talk with us on Discord!
What Can the NDP Demand in this Minority Liberal Parliament?
October 10, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBWe talk about Trudeau's Tofino debacle again, as well as the demands Jagmeet Singh and the NDP can make in this minority Parliament. We also discuss vaccine passports and Bill 21 in Quebec. To join our little family go to www.patreon.com/leftturncanada and talk with us on Discord!
Justin Trudeau Would Rather Be Surfing in Tofino than Helping Indigenous People
October 01, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBThis is a rough one folks. We talk about Justin Trudeau lying to Indigenous people on National Truth and Reconciliation Day, Alberta's COVID disaster, the Green Party collapse, and the future of Jagmeet Singh and Erin O'Toole. To join our little family go to www.patreon.com/leftturncanada and talk with us on Discord!
Justin Trudeau Would Rather Be Surfing in Tofino than Helping Indigenous People
October 01, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBThis is a rough one folks. We talk about Justin Trudeau lying to Indigenous people on National Truth and Reconciliation Day, Alberta's COVID disaster, the Green Party collapse, and the future of Jagmeet Singh and Erin O'Toole. To join our little family go to www.patreon.com/leftturncanada and talk with us on Discord!
ELECTION 2021 Results - Everyone Lost!
September 22, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBWe break down Canadian federal election no one won. We talk about what Jagmeet Singh and the NDP can do better, and what the next minority parliament will look like. What does this mean for Canada?
ELECTION FINALE - Why You Should Vote NDP
September 18, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBWe are nearly done folks! Following a month of coverage we wanted to end the election shows answering the questions - why you should vote for the NDP! We also talk about Jagmeet Singh's Unlimited Zeal, Erin O'Toole slipping in the polls, and Justin Trudeau in a position to win a minority. To join our little family go to www.patreon.com/leftturncanada and talk with us on Discord!
Election Debate Special - Trudeau Just Keeps Losing
September 10, 2021 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBJustin Trudeau clearly lost the 2021 Federal Election English Debate, but there wasn't a clear winner. We talk about how Jagmeet Singh and Annamie Paul scored points, but Erin O'Toole may have done enough to keep his lead.
ELECTION WEEK 3 - Erin O’Toole Can Win By Saying Nothing
September 07, 2021 05:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBWe talk this week about the 2021 Canadian Federal election, including Trudeau narrowing the deficit with O'Toole, and Jagmeet Singh surging on personal numbers with the NDP polling well. We also chat about Labour Day, and how the campaigns are unfolding. To join our little family go to www.patreon.com/leftturncanada and talk with us on Discord!
ELECTION WEEK 2 - Justin Trudeau is BLOWING it
August 28, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBWe continue our CHANNEL 6 ACTION NEWS COVERAGE of the 2021 Federal Election. Recent polls are showing a surge for O'Toole and the Conservatives which could (possibly) mean a blue victory. Trudeau is messaging it's the NDP's fault, could this PR PM's actions FINALLY be catching up to him? To join our little family go to www.patreon.com/leftturncanada and talk with us on Discord!
ELECTION WEEK 2 - Justin Trudeau is BLOWING it
August 28, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBWe continue our CHANNEL 6 ACTION NEWS COVERAGE of the 2021 Federal Election. Recent polls are showing a surge for O'Toole and the Conservatives which could (possibly) mean a blue victory. Trudeau is messaging it's the NDP's fault, could this PR PM's actions FINALLY be catching up to him? To join our little family go to www.patreon.com/leftturncanada and talk with us on Discord!
ELECTION 2021 - How Can the NDP Fight Neoliberal Apathy?
August 20, 2021 02:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBWe talk about the start of the 2021 Canadian Federal Election. We cover the platforms, Justin Trudeau's reasons for calling the election, Erin O'Toole and the Conservatives' awful start, and the excellent chances of Jagmeet Singh and the NDP. We also cover the Nova Scotia election and what that means. To join our little family go to www.patreon.com/leftturncanada and talk with us on Discord!
ELECTION 2021 - How Can the NDP Fight Neoliberal Apathy?
August 20, 2021 02:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBWe talk about the start of the 2021 Canadian Federal Election. We cover the platforms, Justin Trudeau's reasons for calling the election, Erin O'Toole and the Conservatives' awful start, and the excellent chances of Jagmeet Singh and the NDP. We also cover the Nova Scotia election and what that means. To join our little family go to www.patreon.com/leftturncanada and talk with us on Discord!
Canada Wants to Fight Climate Change With a Pipeline
August 13, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBThis week we talk about the IPCC report and how Justin Trudeau and Jason Kenney failed to respond appropriately. We discuss why the election wasn't called this week, and what Jagmeet Singh needs to do. We also discuss how Doordash and other apps lie to and exploit their workers To join our little family go to www.patreon.com/leftturncanada and talk with us on Discord!
Justin Trudeau is a Dirty Rotten Liar
July 30, 2021 01:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBJustin Trudeau is lying about Jagmeet Singh and the NDP wanting an election when he's trying to force one during a pandemic, he wants an election solely to support his singular ambition. Jason Kenney's COVID policy is more dangerous than Florida's, and Toronto continues a war against the homeless. To join our little family go to www.patreon.com/leftturncanada and talk with us on Discord!
Why Minority Governments Work in Canada
July 20, 2021 19:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBThis week we talk about Jagmeet Singh and the NDP rising in the polls, Justin Trudeau failing progressive voters, why minority governments are good, and how Harsha Walia is the only person being punished for Canada's residential school genocide! To join our little community go to www.patreon.com/LeftTurnCanada.com
Election Speculation 2021: Can a Leftist Ever Become Prime Minister?
July 13, 2021 05:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBThis week we talk about the upcoming 2021 Canadian Federal election, and what Jagmeet Singh and the NDP need to do to succeed. We also touch on Jagmeet's strong numbers with younger Canadians, but also the NDP's weakness with older voters, who are lining up with Justin Trudeau Finally, we touch on the Conservative collapse of Erin O'Toole and what that means for Strategic Voting. Join our little community www.patreon.com/LeftTurnCanada
Canada is Literally on FIRE Thanks to Climate Change! How Do We Put it Out?
July 05, 2021 04:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBCANADA IS ON FIRE and the Gulf of Mexico is summoning Cthulhu! Should we maybe do SOMETHING about Climate Change beyond giving tax breaks to billionaires? This week on Left Turn, Canada - Christo & Andy talk about the Gulf of Mexico catching on Fire, Canada burning too, and how recent Indigenous Tragedies got many Canadians to consider cancelling Canada day. Join the community at https://www.patreon.com/LeftTurnCanada !
751 Murdered Indigenous Children: Let's Cancel Canada Day
June 24, 2021 23:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBWe talk about 751 unmarked graves found at residential school in Saskatchewan, and how Justin Trudeau and his Liberal government are failing to address the racism and genocide against Indigenous Canadians. This includes a disgusting act by Carolyn Bennett in attacking an Indigenous MP. Let's Cancel Canada Day! Join the community https://www.patreon.com/LeftTurnCanada
Justin Trudeau is a Super Villain - Mumilaaq Qaqqaq Should Be Our Prime Minister
June 19, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBWe talk about Mumilaaq Qaqqaq's powerful farewell speech in Parliament, and how Justin Trudeau super villain tactics failed indigenous peoples. We also talk about the Green party's implosion and look at early 2021 election polling. What is happening to Justin Trudeau? Clip 1: https://twitter.com/rdassaly/status/1405916166787379212 Clip 2: https://twitter.com/DIGITLSPARTN/status/1404239623820353537 Join the family! https://www.patreon.com/LeftTurnCanada
Islamophobia and Hate is on the Rise in Canada w/ Adnan Husain
June 14, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBThis week on Left Turn, Canada! Christo and Andy talk about the attack on a Muslim Family in London Ontario with Professor Adnan Husain. We follow up on the horrific story of 215 Indigenous children in a mass grave and we talk about Jenica Atwin leaving the Green Party for the Liberal Party Join us at Patreon.com/LeftTurnCanada
Genocide is Genocide. 215 Indigenous Children Killed and Won't be Forgotten
June 03, 2021 20:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBChristo and Andy talk about the 215 Indigenous children found in a mass grave at a Kamloops Residential School. We talk about that dark history and about what can be done by the Justin Trudeau Liberal government to fix it. We also speak about how the history of Residential schools forms a part of Canada's genocidal present and current educational inequalities. Audio from Leah Gazan, Niki Ashton & Matthew Green What does LAND BACK mean? https://breachmedia.ca/land-back/
Canada is still Racist, COVID isn’t over and Palantir wants your BLOOD!
May 28, 2021 02:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBThis week on Left Turn, Canada! Christo and Andy talk about Justin Trudeau doing nothing to fight anti-Black racism, Palantir coming to Canada which is bad, Jason Kenney killing Alberta with COVID with a June reopening, and the CBC silencing voices on Palestine. Support Nora Lorteo https://bit.ly/3oUO2Jc Join us at www.patreon.com/LeftTurnCanada
Canada is still Racist, COVID isn’t over and Palantir wants your BLOOD!
May 28, 2021 02:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBThis week on Left Turn, Canada! Christo and Andy talk about Justin Trudeau doing nothing to fight anti-Black racism, Palantir coming to Canada which is bad, Jason Kenney killing Alberta with COVID with a June reopening, and the CBC silencing voices on Palestine. Support Nora Lorteo https://bit.ly/3oUO2Jc Join us at www.patreon.com/LeftTurnCanada
How Canadians Talk about Israel & Palestine + Local Sock Puppet Spews Racism
May 20, 2021 23:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBAndy and Christo talk about Canada's response to Israel's attack on Palestine, and how the media and politicians are sounding better on the issue, even as Justin Trudeau supports the attack. We also talk about Ed the Sock being terrible, and how Doug Ford continues to ruin Ontario. Join the community! Patreon.com/LeftTurnCanada To help support the CJPME: https://www.cjpme.org/ To help support the Islamic Relief of Canada Palestinian Emergency: https://www.islamicreliefcanada.org/emergenc...
Canada's Disgusting Defence of Israel's Attacks on Palestine
May 13, 2021 22:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBChristo and Andy talk about Israel's massacre of Palestine, and Canada's failure to call it out fairly. We specifically condemn Justin Trudeau, the Greens, and Erin O'toole, but note the significant announcement from the NDP and Jagmeet Singh about holding Israel accountable. We also briefly talk about Greyhound buses shutting down in Canada and need for massive increases in public transit To help support the CJPME: https://www.cjpme.org/ To help support the Islamic Relief of Canada Pal...
Justin Trudeau Loves Vaccine Patents more than People
May 06, 2021 23:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBWe tear into Justin Trudeau not following Joe Biden in waiving Vaccine Intellectual Property rights for COVID. We also talk about Doug Ford's continued failures, and how his government killed seniors and continues to blame immigrants and foreigners for failing this province. To join our Patreon head to www.patreon.com/LeftTurnCanada and be featured on the show!
Canada's Paid Sick Day Disaster + Trudeau Slaps Striking Dock Workers
April 30, 2021 21:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBThis week on Left Turn Canada! Christo and Andy talk about Paid Sick days and how Canada fails to provide them. We talk about BC NDP leader not doing enough to introduce sick days, and we talk about how Doug Ford's plan is woefully inadequate. Finally, we hammer Justin Trudeau's Liberal government for breaking a strike with Back to Work legislation at the Port of Montreal. Join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/LeftTurnCanada
Doug Ford is F**king up Ontario w/ NDP MP Matthew Green
April 23, 2021 00:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBChristo and Andy join NDP MP Matthew Green in ripping into 'Evil Hedgehog' Doug Ford's COVID disaster, and how Justin Trudeau's budget fails to protect Canadians from COVID and other long term pharmacare crises. We also talk about how Doug Ford is mobilizing millions of Ontarians to stand up to him via righteous anger. Join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/LeftTurnCanada
NDP Fights Anti-Palestinian Racism - The Palestine Resolution Interview
April 16, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBINTERVIEW - This week we spoke with Genevieve Nevin & Amy Kishek on the Palestine Resolution that was introduced at the NDP Convention over the weekend. Learn why the Palestinian crisis is a problem that ALL Canadians should care about. For more information: https://www.palestineresolution2021.ca/ Christo gives his rundown of the 2021 NDP Convention! The big wins, the big losses and what Canadians should look forward too. Also, the WORST CANADIANS of the week goes to MP Kevin Lamoureux a...
How Doug Ford is Killing Ontario Workers + NDP Convention Needs Socialist Policies
April 09, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBJoin us on Patreon, become part of the community! https://www.patreon.com/LeftTurnCanada. This week Andy and Christo talk about Doug Ford continuing to fail Ontarians on COVID 19, putting the most vulnerable people at risk. Doug Ford is killing Ontario Workers We also talk about the 2021 NDP convention, how some of the resolutions are a bold reimagining of Canada, but how the NDP needs to follow through and place those resolutions in the next election platform, which must be bold and socia...
Doug Ford Blames Young People for COVID + Don’t Go to School in Alberta!
April 02, 2021 00:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBGood news! We launched a Patreon - join the community: https://www.patreon.com/LeftTurnCanada. Christo and Andy reveal the winner of the WORST Canadian of the week and it’s a man who hates young people and blames them for his failure to keep Ontarians safe as we enter another lockdown (any guesses?). Second prize winner this week for WORST Canadian is shaking up (destroying) the minds of young Albertans! We talk about the new Alberta Curriculum, which is little more than right-wing Christ...
Doug Ford Blames Young People for COVID + Don’t Go to School in Alberta!
April 02, 2021 00:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBGood news! We launched a Patreon - join the community: https://www.patreon.com/LeftTurnCanada. Christo and Andy reveal the winner of the WORST Canadian of the week and it’s a man who hates young people and blames them for his failure to keep Ontarians safe as we enter another lockdown (any guesses?). Second prize winner this week for WORST Canadian is shaking up (destroying) the minds of young Albertans! We talk about the new Alberta Curriculum, which is little more than right-wing Christ...
Climate Change is Real and The Conservative Party Doesn’t Care if You Die
March 27, 2021 06:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBAndy and Christo talk about the Conservative Party denying climate change, the Liberals doing nothing about climate change, and the NDP needing to do more to fight climate change with socialism. We also talk about how parties fail young people, the politics of student loans, and the dead end of green capitalism. Next week - we open our Patreon! Join the Left Turn, Canada family and become a part of the conversation.
Let's Nationalize Canada's Telecoms + Dying at the Altar of Capital
March 20, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBOn this week's episode, Christo and Andy talk about Rogers buying out Shaw, and how Canada must nationalize the Telecommunications industry, and indeed all industries. We'll talk about how Jagmeet Singh and the NDP need to prioritize this, and how they've failed to do so thus far. We're also talking about how Doug Ford and Amazon are killing Ontarians, and we touch upon how smug Canadians now have to rely on the support of Joe Biden because our own governments have failed to get us our v...
Why Does Canada Still have a Queen?! + Canadian Journalism is Being Murdered
March 12, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBThis week we talk about abolishing the monarchy after Meghan Markle exposed racism at the highest echelons of the Royal Family. We also talk about the need for the NDP to openly embrace Democratic Socialism, and talk about the ongoing destruction of the Canadian Media, including the shuttering of Huffington Post Canada just 2 weeks after workers there unionized. Finally, we announce potential plans for our new Patreon!
Why Canadian Leftists Should Care about Progressive International w/ Niki Ashton
March 04, 2021 23:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBNDP MP Niki Ashton joins us to talk about her upcoming Progressive International event with former UK Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn. We talk about campaigns like Make Amazon Pay, building global solidarity, and the recent controversies that have clouded this event smearing Corbyn as an antisemite. Finally, we discuss how to stay hopeful as a leftist in Canada during this pandemic. EVENT LINK - http://bit.ly/ProgressI Niki Ashton Twitter - https://twitter.com/nikiashton
Justin Trudeau Doesn't Want You to Have Medicine
February 26, 2021 06:30 - 1 hour - 47.6 MB“Left Turn, Canada” is a new Canadian Politics podcast hosted by Christo Aivalis and Andy Borkowski. This weekly show aims to bring a left perspective to Canadian politics, media, economics, and culture that is far too lacking within mainstream print, audio, and visual media. Christo and Andy bring years of experience in both traditional and new media.Our first show is all about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his recent endeavour to ensure you don’t get medicine for free, despite the fact...