EPISODE · Jun 12, 2026 · 31 MIN
Unparliamentary: Tales from Canada’s Colourful Parliamentary Past
from Witness to Yesterday (The Champlain Society Podcast on Canadian History) · host The Champlain Society
James Stewart (J.D.M.) speaks with Charlie Feldman about his book, Unparliamentary: Tales from Canada’s Colourful Parliamentary Past. From fistfights to scandals, Unparliamentary provides a sourced account of unexpected events that have marked the history of Canada’s Parliament. It offers an intriguing look into surprising moments that occurred on Parliament Hill, highlighting the unpredictable nature of human behaviour – especially among legislators. Charlie Feldman is the former president of the Canadian Study of Parliament Group with professional experience in Canada’s Senate, House of Commons, and Library of Parliament. If you like our work, please consider supporting it: bit.ly/support_WTY. Your support contributes to the Champlain Society’s mission of opening new windows to directly explore and experience Canada’s past.
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James Stewart (J.D.M.) speaks with Charlie Feldman about his book, Unparliamentary: Tales from Canada’s Colourful Parliamentary Past. From fistfights to scandals, Unparliamentary provides a sourced account of unexpected events that have marked the history of Canada’s Parliament. It offers an intriguing look into surprising moments that occurred on Parliament Hill, highlighting the unpredictable nature of human behaviour – especially among legislators. Charlie Feldman is the former president of the Canadian Study of Parliament Group with professional experience in Canada’s Senate, House of Commons, and Library of Parliament. If you like our work, please consider supporting it: bit.ly/support_WTY. Your support contributes to the Champlain Society’s mission of opening new windows to directly explore and experience Canada’s past.
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