Canadian Time Machine

Welcome to Canadian Time Machine , a podcast series where each episode marks a key anniversary in Canadian history. This podcast draws connections between past and present, allowing everyone, from history buffs to new Canadians, to contextualize current events and foster critical thinking about the country's future. Transcripts are available for all episodes in English and French at https://thewalrus.ca/canadianheritage . The podcast receives funding from the Government of Canada and is created by The Walrus Lab. There is also a French counterpart of this podcast called Voyages dans l’histoire canadienne so if you’re bilingual and want to listen to more, visit https://lnkfi.re/Voyages-dans-lhistoire-canadienne . -- <b

Canadian Time Machine is a history podcast hosted by The Walrus Lab, with 26 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

The Walrus Lab hosts Canadian Time Machine, a history show with 26 episodes published.

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  Episode #7

  The Furry Gold of Canada: The Beaver’s 50-Year Legacy

  Dec 17, 202531 minS4

  <p>Fifty years ago, Canada made the beaver an official national symbol. But long before that, this little animal was shaping rivers, driving trade, and quietly transforming the land.</p><p>Wildlife ecologist Dr. Glynnis Hood and Jan Kingshott, director of animal welfare at Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, take us inside the beaver’s world—from its role in the fur trade to its work as an ecosystem engineer today—and show why it remains one of Canada’s most remarkable and resilient symbols.</p><br><p>To read the episode transcripts in French and English, and to learn more about hi...

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  Episode #6

  Inside the Halls of Power: Stories from Canada’s Supreme Court

  Dec 3, 202531 minS4

  <p>Founded in 1875, the Supreme Court of Canada has shaped the country for 150 years—yet the stories behind its decisions, its building, and the people who have walked its halls often remain out of view. To mark this milestone, Canadian Time Machine goes beyond the headlines and into the quieter, more surprising corners of Canada’s highest court.</p><p>Angela sits down with filmmaker and lawyer Étienne Trépanier, whose new project reimagines how Canadians might experience the Court at a moment of major change. Then, former Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin reflects on the institution she helped guide for nearly...

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  Episode #5

  25 Years of Recognition: From the Benefits Act to Today’s Fight for Equality

  Nov 19, 202523 minS4

  <p>In 2000, Canada passed the Modernization of Benefits and Obligations Act—a landmark law that formally recognized same-sex couples under federal statutes, a quiet but powerful shift that changed how queer relationships were seen and protected. In this episode, we meet writer and performer Steen Starr, whose art and activism captured the spirit of the time, and former MP Libby Davies, who was in Parliament when the Act was passed. Together, they reflect on the debates that shaped this milestone and the freedoms that came from it.</p><br><p>To read the episode transcripts in French and English, and to...

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  Episode #4

  Canada’s Unknown Soldier: 25 Years of Remembrance

  Nov 5, 202529 minS4

  <p>Twenty-five years ago, the remains of an unidentified Canadian soldier were brought home from France and laid to rest at Ottawa’s National War Memorial. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier has since become one of our country’s most meaningful sites of remembrance.</p><p>In this episode, artist and sculptor Mary Ann Liu, who designed the tomb, shares the vision and symbolism behind her work. Then, Dr. Stacey Barker, Historian of Arts and Military History at the Canadian War Museum, helps us trace the tomb’s origins and lasting significance. Together, they reveal how this monument continues to hon...

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  Episode #3

  150 Years of Women in Medicine: The Legacy of Jennie Trout

  Oct 22, 202525 minS4

  <p>In this episode of Canadian Time Machine, we mark 150 years since Jennie Trout became the first woman licensed to practice medicine in Canada—a breakthrough that helped open the doors of the profession to women across the country. We hear from historian Heather Stanley about Trout’s fight for education and equality, and from Dr. Ramneek Dosanjh, a physician and advocate for equity in healthcare, on the legacy of her achievement. Together, they trace how one woman’s determination helped shape 150 years of progress in Canadian medicine.</p><br><p>To read the episode transcripts in French and English, and to...

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