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Canada’s Hidden System of Control Explained by a Law Professor | Blendr Report EP160
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- Apr 3, 2026
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Summary
Bruce Pardy is a law professor at Queen’s University, a former environmental tribunal adjudicator, and one of the most outspoken critics of how Canada is actually governed beneath the surface. His work focuses on constitutional law, property rights, and the growing power of the administrative state. In this conversation, we go beyond headlines and into the structure of the system itself. Pardy argues that Canada’s problems aren’t the result of bad leadership or flawed policy, but a model of governance built on constant intervention. The state increasingly shapes the economy, culture, and even individual behaviour. We break down what he calls the shift from the rule of law to rule by law, the rise of what he describes as an “anarcho-tyranny,” and how policies around human rights, equity, and Indigenous land claims are reshaping the foundation of property rights in this country. We also get into the ideological roots of progressivism, the divide between conservatives and classical liberals, and why meaningful reform may be far more difficult than most people think. Get original articles, extended podcasts, and direct access to Blendr News on our Substack Channel: blendrnews.com This episode is brought to you by The Tallowed Truth. Use promo code "Blendr" for 15% off: www.thetallowedtruth.com/blendr In this episode of "The Blendr Report," Liam and Dennis discuss: 00:00 – Intro: Canada Isn’t Broken—It’s Been Rebuilt 03:00 – Pardya Is Poorer & People Don’t See It 06:00 – Why Nothing Ever Turns Around 09:30 – The Real Problem: A Country Run by Policy 12:30 – Government Control & the “Cartel Economy” 16:00 – Why People Support More State Power 19:30 – Human Rights Laws & Unequal Standards 23:00 – The State Controlling Private Decisions 27:00 – Individuals vs Socia…