Topic: Punjabi

2 chapters across the catalog

Boundless Barbarity
Episode 646 2:46:25 - 2:51:03

646: Boundless Barbarity

Canadian Immigration, Indian Culture in Toronto

The multicultural landscape of Canadian cities like Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal is attributed to relaxed immigration laws in the 1960s through the 1980s. This led to significant populations from Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, including a large Punjabi community. The discussion also references Toronto's former mayor, Rob Ford, and the presence of various international gangs within the city's metropolitan area.

Why Why Not
Episode 644 1:45:47 - 1:49:44

644: Why Why Not

Canadian Plastic Currency, Indian Immigration Patterns

The introduction of plastic $5 and $10 bills in Canada is discussed, with the hosts speculating on their durability and cleanliness. This leads to a listener-provided explanation for the high population of Indians in Canada, specifically the Sikh and Punjabi communities in British Columbia. The feedback suggests many use Canada as a five-year "toehold" to eventually gain entry into the United States.