Western Standard - April 18, 2023


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Episode Stats


Length

1 minute

Words per minute

122.24

Word count

218

Sentence count

8


Summary

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In order to attack a Canadian institution, Mr. Polyv runs to American billionaires to get their support. It says a lot about the values of the Conservative Party of Canada and the approach they take to fighting for Canadian values.

Transcript

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00:00:00.000 I think it says a lot about the Conservative Party of Canada,
00:00:06.000 that they're choosing to constantly attack independent media organizations,
00:00:13.000 journalists who are working hard to keep Canadians informed and support our democracy.
00:00:20.000 CBC Radio-Canada serves right across the country,
00:00:27.000 delivers local news and local content in many regions of the country,
00:00:33.000 that yes, has been challenged over the past years,
00:00:37.000 but the idea of adding to that challenge is,
00:00:41.000 and laying on by attacking this Canadian institution,
00:00:47.000 attacking the culture and local content that is so important to so many Canadians,
00:00:53.000 really indicates the values and the approach that Mr. Polyev is putting forward.
00:01:00.000 And I think it is telling that in order to attack this institution that is important for many, many Canadians,
00:01:09.000 he runs to American billionaires, the tech giants that they continue to defend in committee,
00:01:17.000 and in their approach on our legislation to make tech giants pay their fair share.
00:01:24.000 Conservatives are always there to defend them.
00:01:26.000 So when they're trying to attack a foundational Canadian institution,
00:01:29.000 the fact that he has to run to American billionaires for support to attack Canadians,
00:01:36.000 it says a lot about Mr. Polyev and his values.
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