EPISODE · Sep 22, 2019 · 23 MIN
Justin Trudeau's blackface controversy, reaction and political fallout
from The West Block · host Global News / Curiouscast
In this episode we look at the political fallout from the images of Justin Trudeau in blackface brownface over 18 years ago. Is his apology enough? How does this affect the election campaign and will it be the beginning of a conversation about racism in Canada? Guests: Elizabeth May, Green Party Leader; Sarbjit Kour, Liberal strategist; Anne McGrath, NDP strategist; Fred DeLorey, Conservative strategist; Robin Gill, Global National Weekend Anchor; Terry Teegee, Regional Chief, BC Assembly of First Nations; Savannah Sutherland, UBC student; Sydney Henry, UBC student Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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In this episode we look at the political fallout from the images of Justin Trudeau in blackface brownface over 18 years ago. Is his apology enough? How does this affect the election campaign and will it be the beginning of a conversation about racism in Canada? Guests: Elizabeth May, Green Party Leader; Sarbjit Kour, Liberal strategist; Anne McGrath, NDP strategist; Fred DeLorey, Conservative strategist; Robin Gill, Global National Weekend Anchor; Terry Teegee, Regional Chief, BC Assembly of First Nations; Savannah Sutherland, UBC student; Sydney Henry, UBC student Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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