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Your very own survival guide for our monopolized times. Do Not Pass Go is a weekly podcast and newsletter from veteran journalist Peter Nowak, reporting on and exposing corporate concentration and monopoly issues in Canada. www.donotpassgo.ca

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Aaron Vansintjan
Policy Manager at Food Secure Canada.
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Adam Waterous
Oil tycoon and owner of Mount Norquay ski resort
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Stuart Back
Chief Operating Officer at Pursuit Attractions
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Episode: The Quiet American Takeover of Banff and Jasper
Josée Bidal Thibault
New Commissioner for the CCTS, focusing on consumer complaints in telecom services.
CCTS
Episode: Telecom complaints are exploding – and exposing the affordability crisis
Neil Hartung
Lawyer and director at the Consumers Council of Canada
Consumers Council of Canada
Episode: Could Canadians break up Ticketmaster? They're damn well going to try
Ben Waldman
CEO and Product Director of Gander Social
Gander Social
Episode: This might be the most Canadian social app ever
Serena Whitney
Programming director at Revue Cinema
Revue Cinema
Episode: The Revue Cinema: Lessons in surviving (and thriving) in a monopolized world
Grant Oyston
Chair of the Revue Film Society
Revue Film Society
Episode: The Revue Cinema: Lessons in surviving (and thriving) in a monopolized world
Sonia Yakota-William
Director of the network of independent Canadian exhibitors (NICE)
NICE
Episode: The Revue Cinema: Lessons in surviving (and thriving) in a monopolized world

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Peter Nowak
Veteran journalist and host of the show; focuses on monopoly issues in Canada and investigative reporting on corporate concentration.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • Great show

    Thank you for holding big tech accountable to Canadians

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    brand.01
    Canada4 months ago
  • Fantastic show!

    I really enjoy learning from Peter’s guests as they are clearly well-qualified experts in their fields. This is such a great show as it reveals just how much we need to change the operating system of our economy!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pavan Sodhan
    Canada5 months ago

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Telecom complaints are exploding – and exposing the affordability crisis
Q: How does your experience at Bell lead you to the CCTS?
My focus has always been on ensuring that we're providing fair, impartial, and effective service, which includes driving process and technological transformations.
Why Cheaper Groceries Might Require Public Ownership
Q: So how do you think this view, this kind of view of government not being able to run businesses, how did that happen?
The view has deep roots in Canadian history, tied to partnerships between private companies and government.
Why Cheaper Groceries Might Require Public Ownership
Q: Can you tell us about public grocery stores? What are they and how exactly do they work?
Public grocery stores are government-subsidized or owned stores that help reduce prices for consumers.
Why Cheaper Groceries Might Require Public Ownership
Q: Can you explain why you believe that?
Aaron believes there is a market failure in grocery availability due to concentration among a few large retailers.
This might be the most Canadian social app ever
Q: How are you going to avoid importing the worst aspects of existing social media?
Gander will primarily be 18 and up, have verification processes in place to minimize bots, and will focus on user control over the algorithm.

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The show centers on how corporate concentration and monopolistic practices shape everyday life in Canada, often translating into higher prices, reduced choices, and limited competition. Episodes frequently feature policymakers, economists, lawyers, and industry insiders discussing antitrust issues, deregulation, and potential public-interest reforms, with a strong emphasis on consumer rights and retail, telecom, media, and entertainment sectors. A standout angle is the commitment to critical, data-informed conversations about systemic barriers to competition, including regulatory debates, legal challenges, and real-world impacts on everyday Canadians. The format often blends interviews with experts and case studies, offering listeners a pra... more

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