The Kelsi Sheren Perspective

kelsi@brassandunity.com

For verified host and producer emails, sign up to view.

1,800 veterans are homeless right now . Ottawa just found $1.45 billion for condos instead

July 13, 2026

The federal government found $1.45 billion for a plan to acquire more than 2,200 unsold condos in British Columbia.At the same time, Canada's Veteran Homelessness Program is operating with $72.9 million through 2028, while approximately 1,800 veterans remain without stable housing.In this episode, Kelsi Sheren looks at the numbers side by side and asks a simple question: what does government spending tell us about its priorities?We break down the B.C. condo acquisition plan, the questions...

Canada banned social media for kids. So why can't anyone enforce it?

July 12, 2026

The headline says Canada is banning social media for kids under 16.But what does Bill C-34 actually do?In this episode, Kelsi Sheren breaks down the proposed Safe Social Media Act, the creation of a new Digital Safety Commission, the exemption structure available to social media platforms, and the government’s own admission that the body responsible for enforcement may not be operational for 18 months after the bill becomes law.There is a legitimate debate over how Canada should protect child...

Canada's Dystopian Surveillance Bill | Is It A Massive Mistake?

July 07, 2026

Bill C-22, the **Lawful Access Act**, would allow police and CSIS to confirm, without a warrant, whether you're a customer of a specific telecommunications provider. It would also allow regulations requiring certain providers to retain metadata for up to one year and prohibit companies from notifying customers in many circumstances.This isn't the first attempt at this legislation. Much of the framework previously appeared in Bill C-2 before being removed and reintroduced as Bill C-22....