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Off The Record Canada
by Steffanie Costigan
We're not left, we're not right... We are Off The Record Off the Record Canada is dedicated to cutting through the noise. In an era dominated by groupthink, political polarization, and social media echo chambers, we challenge students to think critically, not collectively. We don’t lean left or right — we break down policies, question narratives, and create space for honest conversations that include all sides of the debate. Through our national school tour, we visit high schools, colleges, and universities across Canada to spark unfiltered discussions about the bills, decisions, and political shifts shaping our country. We also host regular podcasts that dive deeper into Canadian politics, giving voice to diverse perspectives and encouraging listeners to think beyond headlines and hashtags. While we support open dialogue and the free exchange of ideas, we operate fully w
Episodes
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When Governments Rewrite the Rules
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…
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NotWithStanding
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...
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Behind the Lecture: Who's Really Writing the Rules?
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,...
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Canada's Hate Speech Crossroads
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…
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Bill C-9 and Bill C-63 Explained - Are Your Rights at Risk?
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...
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We're Not Left or Right - We're Off the Record Ep #1
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…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
We're not left, we're not right... We are Off The Record
Off the Record Canada is dedicated to cutting through the noise. In an era dominated by groupthink, political polarization, and social media echo chambers, we challenge students to think critically, not collectively.
We don’t lean left or right — we break down policies, question narratives, and create space for honest conversations that include all sides of the debate.
Through our national school tour, we visit high schools, colleges, and universities across Canada to spark unfiltered discussions about the bills, decisions, and political shifts shaping our country.
We also host regular podcasts that dive deeper into Canadian politics, giving voice to diverse perspectives and encouraging listeners to think beyond headlines and hashtags. While we support open dialogue and the free exchange of ideas, we operate fully w
HOSTED BY
Steffanie Costigan
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We're not left, we're not right... We are Off The Record Off the Record Canada is dedicated to cutting through the noise. In an era dominated by groupthink, political polarization, and social media echo chambers, we challenge students to think critically, not collectively. We don’t lean left or...
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Off The Record Canada is created and hosted by Steffanie Costigan.
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