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S5: Crash Course on a patty by any other name isn't a patty

The Secret Life of Canada

27-04-2023 • 11 mins

In every part of the world a patty is just a patty, but in Toronto they are often called a "Jamaican Patty" and the why is connected to one of the weirdest stories ever. We talk to Patty Vs. Patty director Chris Strikes to learn that in the early 80s inspectors from the Canadian department of Consumer and Corporate Affairs tried to fine store owners for selling patties under the name patty.  A battle ensued and guess who won? With guest Chris Strikes.

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