Dougie Went a-Courtin'

Dougie Went a-Courtin'

From Wag The Doug by CANADALAND

March 20, 2024 · 45 min · Episode 64

About this episode

The episode discusses Doug Ford's challenges to judicial independence in Canada and the implications for justice.

Judicial independence is a foundational principle of Canadian democracy. Doug Ford sees it as an obstacle to be overcome. Because if he can’t appoint “like-minded” judges to mercilessly punish criminals, then is it really justice? Why should judges have discretion to… judge? This month, Allison and Jonathan look at the itty-bitty constitutional crisis that Doug Ford has sparked, through his doubling, tripling, quadrupling, and even quintupling down. Hosts: Jonathan Goldsbie, Allison Smith Credits: Kattie Laur (Producer), Karyn Pugliese (Editor in Chief), Nathan Burley (Music) Sponsors: Douglas You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music - included with Prime. If you value this podcast, support us ! You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody.  Socials: Jonathan Goldsbie on Bluesky: @goldsbie.bsky.social  Allison Smith on Twitter: @queensparktoday Hosted on Acast. See…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jonathan Goldsbie, Allison Smith

Topics covered

  • judicial independence
  • Doug Ford
  • Canadian democracy
  • constitutional crisis
  • justice system

Keywords

  • Doug Ford
  • judges
  • criminal justice
  • constitutional crisis
  • Canada

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