Political Alternatives and Avi Lewis

Matthew pokes at the contradictions behind Prime Minister Mark Carney’s polished Davos attempt to distance Canada from U.S. chaos, while Canadian companies continue profiting from the U.S. domestic terror regime. 

Drawing on reporting by Rachel Gilmore, Matthew looks at how Canada’s “middle power” liberalism masks deep complicity with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement through arms, surveillance tech, and security contracts. 

Carney’s benevolent affect continues the tradition of obscuring a longer history of exclusionary border politics. He’s there to manage outrage without challenging the capitalist structures that escalate into authoritarian violence.

Show Notes

The Great White North: Canada’s New Border Bill Appeases the Trump Administration | TechPolicy.Press 

A list of Canadian companies profiting off of ICE and Trump's violent mass deportation regime 

If TikTok News Is the Future, Rachel Gilmore Is Living It | The Tyee 

Liberals Fear Closing Arms Export Loophole Would Anger U.S.

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