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Policy and Rights

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This a series of conversations around government policy and our rights. We are trying to report information to listeners about what is happening with government and communities

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Policy and Rights Canada Election 2021 August 30 2021

Policy and Right Canada Election 2021 August 30 2021 Party Leader talking with the press about how they are going to handle issues if elected. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .

Aug 31, 2021•1 hr 56 min

Policy and Rights Canada Federal Election August 26 2021

Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole responds to questions from reporters in Brantford, Ontario, after unveiling his party's plan to improve mental-health services. Conservatives are pledging to invest an additional $60 billion in federal health funding over the next 10 years. Other measures include a 25 per-cent tax credit to encourage companies in adding mental-health coverage, and setting up 9-8-8 as a national suicide prevention hotline. The Conservative leader is also asked about Canada's effor...

Aug 26, 2021•1 hr 52 min

Policy and Rights Canada Federal Election August 25 2021

Erin O’Toole, Leader of Canada’s Conservatives, released his plan to secure pensions for Canadian workers. “Canadian workers who have paid into a pension plan on every paycheque should be able to rely on it being there when they retire,” said O’Toole. “But far too often, we have seen workers, through no fault of their own, forced to take big cuts to their pensions when the company they worked for goes bankrupt. As Prime Minister, I will stand up for workers and introduce the necessary measures t...

Aug 25, 2021•2 hr 19 min

Policy and Rights Canada Election August 23 2021

Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole responds to questions from reporters in Ottawa after making a policy announcement aimed at giving workers a voice on the boards of their companies. His party would require federally regulated employers Green Party Leader Annamie Paul speaks on the culture of federal politics NDP leader Jagmeet Singh makes an announcement on climate change in Montreal. Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau addresses supporters at a campaign stop in St. John's. He is joined by Joanne Thomp...

Aug 24, 2021•1 hr 43 min

Policy and Rights August 20 2021 Chief of Elections Canada talking safety

At a news conference on Parliament Hill, Stéphane Perrault, Canada’s chief electoral officer, provides an update on services being provided for Canadians by Elections Canada during the 44th federal general election. Voters go to the polls on September 20, 2021. Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau addresses supporters at a campaign stop in Regina. Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole holds a news conference in Ottawa to announce his party’s plan to tackle the housing crisis. He pledges that a Conservative ...

Aug 22, 2021•1 hr 36 min

Policy and Rights Talking about Election 2021 with Annie Ohana

Speaking with Surrey BC Teacher and Political Expert Annie Ohana on the #Election2021. Liberal Party achievements and downfalls. Should we follow the Conservative Plan to give more money to a failing Oil and Gas Industry. Will the NDP party have a continued effect on Canada? What about the Green party and Annamie Paul. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support ....

Aug 17, 2021•1 hr 2 min

Policy and Rights Mandating Vaccines Right or Wrong August 13 2021

Public Health is taking an important step to address recent breakthrough COVID-19 cases in long-term care facilities, making it mandatory for all health-care workers in care homes to be fully Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .

Aug 14, 2021•1 hr 21 min

Policy and Rights Women in Politics August 9 2021

Elected Official from Langley BC and Surrey BC talking about what they want to see in Government and for their community Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .

Aug 10, 2021•57 min

Policy and Rights August 3 2021

In Toronto, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh speaks with reporters on the 60th anniversary of the New Democratic Party. To mark the occasion, Mr. Singh and former NDP MP Olivia Chow met with youth supporters. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .

Aug 04, 2021•1 hr 17 min

Policy and Rights Global health and the end of war and greed July 30 2021

Objective of the Security Council Arria formula meeting: To hear the perspectives of the pro-democracy movement and ethnic voices from within Myanmar on the ongoing crisis, and to consider how the international community can help address the challenges, including through democratic processes and the rule of law, progress towards ASEAN’s ‘five-point consensus’, the humanitarian context and the rapidly deteriorating COVID-19 situation. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/p...

Jul 31, 2021•1 hr 19 min

Policy and rights The Campaign is on July 29 2021

At a news conference in St. John’s, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces that the federal government has reached a funding agreement with the government of Newfoundland and Labrador aimed at improving access to child care and early learning in the province. The deal follows similar agreements between Ottawa and British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Yukon, and Prince Edward Island. Also taking part in the event are Andrew Furey, the premier of Newfoundland and Labrador; Ahmed Hussen, the federal mini...

Jul 29, 2021•1 hr 21 min

Policy and Rights July 21 2021

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Jul 24, 2021•1 hr 32 min

Policy and Rights July 12 2021

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Jul 19, 2021•56 min

Policy and Right Are we working toward equality June 20 2021

Suicide remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, according to WHO’s latest estimates, published today in “Suicide worldwide in 2019”. Every year, more people die as a result of suicide than HIV, malaria or breast cancer - or war and homicide. In 2019, more than 700 000 people died by suicide: one in every 100 deaths, prompting WHO to produce new guidance to help countries improve suicide prevention and care. Mumilaaq Qaqqaq thinks about her grandparents, who, like most Nunavut Inuit...

Jun 21, 2021•2 hr 29 min

Policy and Right Recovery and building and strong economy June 4 2021

“We call on partners and organizations working in Haiti to urgently reinforce the response to COVID-19,” Dr. Etienne said at her weekly media briefing. “The country will need additional health capacity, as well as support to embrace preventive measures required to curb transmission. Both will be decisive in the coming weeks. There is no time to waste. “Forests are at the heart of our identity here in B.C. They are essential to a healthy environment and provide good jobs to tens of thousands of B...

Jun 05, 2021•1 hr 20 min

Policy and rights May 23 2021

No travel from India and Pakistan. How do we help people in Gaza? Is signing a Bill enough to stop hate crimes when Government make Racism a strong part of program and systems. How will Africa find its way through the Pandemic Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .

May 24, 2021•2 hr 9 min

Policy and Rights May 18 2021

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May 24, 2021•2 hr 57 min

Policy and Rights May 13 2021

Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, and Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the COVID-19 response in British Columbia: Communication tools essential to the public sector’s response to COVID-19 will remain available to staff on the front lines of the pandemic. Lisa Beare, Minister of Citizens’ Services, People living in northern B.C. communities experiencing rapid economic growth will benefit from increased health, mental ...

May 15, 2021•2 hr 31 min

Policy and rights May 12 2021

Workers will soon have access to a made-in-B.C. paid sick leave program that will support workers to stay home when they are sick during the pandemic and afterward, including permanent paid sick leave, as a result of legislation tabled Tuesday, May 11, 2021. On Parliament Hill, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau discusses the federal government’s response to the ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus disease) pandemic. He is joined virtually by Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc, as well as by...

May 13, 2021•1 hr 58 min

Policy and Rights May 11 2021

The PM with Manitoba Nurse to open national Nurses Week WHO: Globally, we are now seeing a plateauing in the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths, with declines in most regions including the Americas and Europe, the two worst-affected regions. Is the BC Public Health Office really sharing all the data on Covid 19 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support ....

May 11, 2021•2 hr 20 min
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