Great Gilded North EP2 - Why Wealthy Elites Admired Fascism w/ Mitchell Thompson
Expats & Allies25 Nov 2021

Great Gilded North EP2 - Why Wealthy Elites Admired Fascism w/ Mitchell Thompson

The Canadian military’s efforts in the Second World War are often mythologized so as to portray opposition to fascism as a cross-class trait, shared by workers, bosses and politicians alike. The disturbing reality, however, is that well into the late 1930s, a significant section of Canada’s elite admired fascism in Italy and even in Germany. We spoke to journalist Mitchell Thompson about his recent article digging into the history behind the rich and powerful figures who gave vocal support t...

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That's a wrap, 2022!

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Danielle Smith's 'Alberta Sovereignty Act' skewered by critics

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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith introduced Bill 1, the much anticipated "Alberta Sovereignty Act," Tuesday, prompting a stream of intense criticism from experts and analysts who say the bill is unconst...

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