Episode

Reporter's Notebook -- Should AI-Created Characters Be Allowed in Canadian Political Ads?

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The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

Published

Jun 16, 2026

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2950

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Summary

What's with the Conservatives using AI-created Canadians in their latest ad campaign? Plus, in this final Raj-Russo Conversation before the summer break, Althia and Rob suggest what each of the main parties needs to do over the holidays.