An iconic Canadian treat and the push for a National Day

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Canadians don't mess around when it comes to their favourite dishes. Now, there's a push to celebrate and recognize an iconic Canadian treat. John Meissner, butter tart festival judge in Ontario and author of petition e7213 to declare April 19th as National Butter Tart Day, joins the show to share how one nasty butter tart sent him on a mission to protect the delicious treat!
5 May 11AM English Canada News Commentary

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