The Evan Bray Show - Frank Caputo & David Hein - October 10th, 2024

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Members from both sides of the political aisle are applauding a new bill that just passed unanimously in the House of Commons. Frank Caputo, Member of Parliament for Kamloops-Thompson-Caribou and graduate from the University of Saskatchewan School of Law, wrote Bill C-291, which seeks to change wording in the Criminal Code from "child pornography" to "child sexual abuse and exploitation material." He joins Evan to discuss the bill.

An award-winning musical, partially penned by a person with Regina roots, is back in Saskatchewan next week! Come From Away writer, David Hein, joins Evan ahead of three shows for the musical at Conexus Arts Centre.
10 Oct 2024 2PM English Canada News Commentary

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