Off The Record Canada

In this episode of Off The Record Canada, we dive into a topic that affects more of us than you might think — the Notwithstanding Act (Section 33 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms). We explore how it’s been used in Alberta, and how, when the government “rewrites the rules,” things can start to feel a little like Animal Farm: rules change, power shifts, and what’s really happening can...

Episode 5 | Off the Record 🎙️ In this episode, we dive into one of Canada’s most controversial powers — Section 33, the Notwithstanding Clause. We hit the halls of SAIT in Calgary to find out what students really think: 👉 Should political leaders be able to change or use Section 33? 👉 Does it protect democracy, or weaken our rights? The answers might surprise you. Tune in as young Canadians shar...

Behind the Lecture: Who Is Really Writing the Rules? | Off the Record Canada In this episode of Off the Record Canada, we are down to unpack a sensitive and complex story that’s sparked difficult conversations across campuses. An ex-faculty instructor has been speaking at schools across Canada, drawing both attention and criticism — including from Indigenous elders who say his words have caused of...

In this episode of Off the Record, we take the conversation to the streets with more students as we explore the spectrum of opinions around Bill C-63 (The Online Harms Act) and Bill C-9 (The Combating Hate Act). Are these bills protecting Canadians from hate — or crossing the line into censorship? We dive into the pros and cons, challenge assumptions through street epistemology, and ask the big qu...

In this episode, host Steffanie Costigan takes a closer, balanced look at two of Canada’s most talked-about proposed bills: Bill C-9, the Combatting Hate Act, and Bill C-63, the Online Harms Act. With a neutral lens, Steffanie explores the core of the debate — asking what if both sides have a point? While some see these bills as necessary protections against rising hate and harmful content online,...

Street Epistemology - Let's Talk. In our first episode of Off the Record Canada, we hit a University campus in Canada, Alberta, Calgary to break the echo chamber and test out the spectrum method + street epistemology in real time. With students across the political spectrum to talk about Bill C-63 (the Online Harms Act) and Bill C-9 (Combating Hate Act) - both proposed by PM Mark Carney. Some agre...