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Episode Five Show Notes and SourcesAbortion Episode Description: Karen and Alex discuss the evolution of laws and rights around the topic of Abortion in Canada, including the absolute LEGEND Dr. Henry Morgentaler. We also chat about the change in US Abortion access over the past few years, and how that affects and is affected by Canada's Abortion Laws. Cases Discussed: Dr. Hugh Short: Ontario, 1995 | Rv. Demers: BC, 2003 | Tremblay v Daigle: Quebec, 1989 Sources: Planned Parenthood Fact

Episode Five Show Notes and Sources Riots (Sorry it took so long to get this one out, my cat died and our entire province is on fire. We recorded this over a month ago before the major riots in LA and other US cities started. We mention Her Majesty's Penitentiary in this episode and how there have been talks to replace it for over ten years with no progress. Days after we recorded this episode, they announced they were finally breaking ground to build the replacement due to be complete in

We end up taking a few detours and exploring offramps as we cruise along the B-I-Trans Canada Highway. We end up cutting a lot off the off-topic conversations from our main feed episodes, and compiling them into bonus content that can be found on our Patreon. Here's a little taster from the MMIWG episode for you.

Episode Four Show Notes and SourcesMissing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Episode Description: Karen and Alex discuss the epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls in Canada that has been on the radar of indigenous communities for decades, but has only come to the national surface in recent years. We talk about the inquiry conducted by the Federal Government and the reaction from indigenous communities and organizations. Cases Discussed: The Highway of Tears

Karen and Alex welcome special guest Brittany Stockley (advocate for mental health and addiction treatment, who has been in active recovery/sobriety for 9+ years) to discuss how the laws surrounding drugs and controlled substances have evolved over time, and how those laws affect Canadians. You can find her on her socials @heartwoodandhomestudioSend your suggestions for future episode topics to: bitranscanadahighway@gmail.com Cases Discussed: Rob Ford’s drug use while in Office: Ontario, 2014|

Karen and Alex discuss the current firearms laws in Canada and how they have changed over time. Then we look at some cases that took place within Canada that were affected by or helped initiate our gun laws. Cases Discussed: School Shootings in Canada, 1975-2013 | École Polytechnique Massacre, Québec 1989 | Parliament Hill Shooting, Ontario 2014 | Nova Scotia Spree Killer, Nova Scotia 2020 Sources RCMP History of Firearms in Canada https://rcmp.ca/en/firearms/history-firearms-canada Trends

Episode Description: Karen and Alex discuss how Double Jeopardy laws are applied in Canada, and how they differ from those in the US. We review four different cases and how double jeopardy laws played a role in their outcomes. Cases Discussed: Richard Leonard Walker | Edmonton, 2013 Daniel Hodgson | Iqaluit, Nunavut, 2017 Colin Tweedie | Victoria County, NS, 2019 Guy Paul Morin | Queensville, Ontario, 1984 Sources: IMDB: Double Jeopardy  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0150377/plotsummary/ Wyman &

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