CIAS #14: George Stroumboulopoulos' pitch for Tommy Douglas

01/06/2025 1h 53min Episodio 30
CIAS #14: George Stroumboulopoulos' pitch for Tommy Douglas

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Please note that this is an audio version of a podcast intended for slides + video. You can watch the whole episode on YouTube here.Tamarack & Cariad from "Shawinigan moments" are here to tackle the pitch for the eventual winner of "The Greatest Canadian," Tommy Douglas—as pitched by Canada's Boyfriend, former MuchMusic VJ George Stroumboulopoulos.The full on-screen list of things that the creators credit Douglas with bringing to Canada (or at least Saskatchewan) that we reference in our discussion:Family allowance; 40-hour work week; Economic planning agency; Labour code; Air ambulances; Provincial archives; Old-age pensions; Minimum wage; Free textbooks; Unemployment insurance; Legislature broadcasts; Small claims court; Arts board; Union rights; Public auto insurance; Public-run transit; Bill of rights; Laws against farm foreclosure; Public utilities; Lower voting age to 18; MedicareSupport us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/CanuckIsASlurJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/RCACQQue28Follow our various socials: https://linktr.ee/CanuckIsASlurCheck out Shawinigan Moments: https://shawiniganmoments.caIntro: "The Log Driver's Waltz" by Wade Hemsworth (performed by Kate & Anna McGarrigle)Outro: "Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Techo" by BKS (featuring Don Cherry)