Canadaland

Oh what a circus, oh what a show, as a newly reenergized Conservative Party of Canada holds its first convention with Pierre Poilievre as leader. Under this tent, everyone from anti-trans activists to British aristocrats are apparently welcome, because nothing says “populism” like telling people you know what’s best for them.And as the strike at TVOntario creeps toward month two, we anxiously await Polkaroo’s show of solidarity.Jacobin’s Luke Savage joins Jonathan on Short Cuts.Host: Jonathan GoldsbieCredits: Aviva Lessard (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Annette Ejiofor (Managing Editor), Karyn Pugliese (Editor-in-Chief)Guest: Luke Savage Further reading: Tory convention seeks to dazzle supporters, but Poilievre the real draw - The Globe and MailThe working class inevitably becomes conservative: Full Comment podcast - National PostOpinion: The horrific food poisoning of Calgary children underscores the unravelling of public health in Canada - The Globe and MailBiden