WATCH: Should Trudeau be held responsible for the Payette Scandal?

The news of Julie Payette’s resignation shocked many Canadians; but if reports are to be believed, her premature exit as governor general had been a long time coming.

WATCH: How Trudeau shut down the WE scandal investigation

With a 'controversy' of this magnitude, Trudeau was forced to use every tool in his arsenal to weasel his way out of a career-ending scandal.

WATCH: Justin Trudeau was pranked by a fake Greta Thunberg

Looking past the laughs, the success of these pranks raises real questions about the influence that media figures can have on our top politicians.

WATCH: The real reason behind Nova Scotia's Mi'kmaq lobster controversy

The Mi’kmaq lobster controversy made headlines. A dispute over Mi’kmaq fishermen’s right to fish out of the commercial season led to impassioned protests, verbal confrontations, brawls, and even destructive arson that polarized Canadians.

WATCH: Why Alex Trebek was so beloved

After 36 years of hosting Jeopardy, and a nearly two-year battle with cancer the world learned that one of our most beloved television personalities had passed away.

Why Canadians wear poppies and why Americans don't

Americans and Newfoundlanders have never used the poppy to the same degree as most Canadians. And for good reason.

How the Toronto Blue Jays could revive baseball in Canada

In this episode of Canada Explained, we take a look at the rise, fall, and rise again of the Toronto Blue Jays.