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May 2016
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Ep.52 - Are Libertarians Conservatives?

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Matt Bufton is a proud Libertarian who does not want to be lumped in with Conservatives.

 

With the Conservative leadership race picking up steam, Matt, executive director of the Institute for Liberal Studies, tells us why the Conservatives don’t represent his values… and why he has to look to the past for political role models.

 

Tannara Yelland tells the story of 21-year old Breanna Kannick, who died in remand in Saskatchewan last September. 

 

 

A bill proposes parties face penalties unless they put (nearly) an equal number of men and women on the ballot.

 

 

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