The Minister for Foreign Affairs of Pakistan, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, said that his country is facing “a real threat of food insecurity, water insecurity and energy insecurity that has obviously been exacerbated by recent geopolitical development.” Following a Security Council meeting in New York, Zardari told journalists in New York on Thursday (19 May) that “as a result of the COVID pandemic and the climate crisis and economic situations across the world, these issues are far more endemic than...
May 31, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with reporters in Ottawa following his government’s tabling of new legislation on gun control. He is joined by federal ministers Marco Mendicino (public safety), David Lametti (justice), Marci Ien (women and gender equality and youth), and Bill Blair (emergency preparedness), as well as several victims of gun violence. Among the measures proposed in Bill C-21 is implementing a national freeze on handguns, taking away the firearms licenses of those involved in...
May 31, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Danielle Smith, former leader of the Alberta Wildrose party, holds a virtual news conference to announce her bid to run for UCP leadership. Premier Jason Kenney stepped down as leader of the United Conservative Party of Alberta on Wednesday night after receiving only a slim majority of support in his leadership review. In British Columbia The Province is introducing a new oil and gas royalty system that puts the interests of British Columbians first and eliminates outdated and inefficient fossil...
May 20, 2022•1 hr 27 min
the Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, will brief foreign ministers in a meeting on global food security, convened by the United States. He is expected to warn the gathered ministers that global hunger levels are at a new high, and that the war in Ukraine is amplifying and accelerating driving factors such as climate change, COVID-19, and inequality. The Secretary-General is also expected to highlight urgent steps needed to solve the short-term crisis and prevent a long-term catastrophe. Those...
May 20, 2022•21 min
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey make brief remarks in St. John's on the province’s child-care agreement with the federal government. In response to questions from reporters, Prime Minister Trudeau comments on investments in green energy, the visit by the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall to Canada, and on Finland and Sweden's applications to join NATO. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--33...
May 19, 2022•50 min
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Regina Mayor Sandra Masters comment briefly ahead of their meeting on Parliament Hill. In Ottawa, federal ministers Marc Miller (Crown–Indigenous relations), Patty Hajdu (Indigenous services) and David Lametti (justice) reiterate their government's efforts to support Indigenous communities regarding the ongoing impacts of residential schools. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support ....
May 18, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said Tuesday’s visit to Peterborough, Ont., marred by aggressive protesters, was one of the “most intense, threatening, insulting” experiences in his political career. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .
May 15, 2022•1 hr 1 min
On Sunday, I left Ukraine, where alongside my Executive Director Dr. Mike Ryan and WHO colleagues we saw first-hand hospitals that have been bombed, we spoke with health workers and we met patients that were physically injured and mentally exhausted. We met with the Prime Minister, Minister of Health and other officials and saw their commitment to health despite the difficult circumstances. We told them that WHO would continue to do whatever is needed to support the people of Ukraine. We thanked...
May 15, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Shireen, for every Palestinian journalist and for every Arab journalist, is a model we lost today,” Al Jazeera journalist Tamer Mishal said. “The tragic pictures that we saw on social media, shot in the head, show that it came from an Israeli sniper who fired a bullet directly at her.” “Till the very last second, Shireen Abu Akleh was professional and persevering,” he added. The last message Abu Akleh sent to Al Jazeera was an email at 6:13am in which she wrote: “Occupation forces storm Jenin an...
May 15, 2022•38 min
Policy and Rights Conserative Leadership Debate Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .
May 13, 2022•1 hr 44 min
Policy and Rights Question periond in House on Commons Ottawa Speaking briefly with reporters ahead of the weekly federal Liberal caucus meeting, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is asked about his government's upcoming announcements on firearms and access to abortion services. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and MPs speak with reporters on Parliament Hill as they convene for the daily question period in the House of Commons. The prime minister and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson react ...
May 13, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a joint news conference in Kyiv with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the prime minister's unannounced visit to Ukraine amid Russia's ongoing invasion. Trudeau announces additional support for Ukraine, including more military aid, $25 million to the U.N.'s World Food Programme to address food security, and the removal of tariffs on Ukrainian imports for the next year. The prime minister is also asked about the re-opening of the Canadian embassy i...
May 10, 2022•43 min
Press Conference by the United States Representative and President of the Security Council for the month of May, Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield on the programme of work of the Security Council in May. The United States Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, urged Russia on Tuesday (3 May) to continue "to do the right thing” and guarantee safe passage for any civilians who wish to leave conflict areas in Ukraine. Thomas-Greenfield was speaking to journalists ...
May 07, 2022•49 min
The disruption of health services across Ukraine has been catastrophic, compounded by displacement, and the fact that millions of people remain trapped in conflict areas, unable to move. This puts health workers, care workers, services and infrastructure, and the health of millions of people, at severe risk. We salute the nurses caring for newborns in hospital basements; Ambulance drivers and paramedics rescuing people from bombed buildings; Medical teams conducting surgery and delivering babies...
May 07, 2022•42 min
Briefing by Arif Husain, World Food Programme’s Chief Economist, and Rein Paulsen, the Food and Agriculture Organization’s Director of Emergencies, on the Launch of the 2022 Global Report on Food Crises. Nearly 193 million people in the world are in acute food insecurity, an increase of 40 million people in one year, according to a new UN report. The Global Report on Food Crisis released today jointly by the Global Network against Food Crisis (FAO, WFP and the EU) and the Food Security Informati...
May 06, 2022•1 hr 12 min
Ukraine, Nigeria, Yemen & other topics - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responds to the leaked United States Supreme Court draft opinion that may overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision on abortion rights. Speaking with reporters ahead of the Liberals' weekly caucus meeting, the prime minister is also asked about the legal framework around reproductive rights and services in Canada. White House Press Secretary Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-righ...
May 06, 2022•1 hr 14 min
In observance of World Press Freedom Day 2022, join UNESCO and the UN Department of Global Communications for the NY Observance virtual event “Journalism Under Digital Siege.” The event includes a high-level segment, moderated by UN Under-Secretary-General Melissa Fleming, featuring remarks from UN Secretary-General António Guterres, other high-level UN officials, the President of the General Assembly, Member States, and the UN Correspondents Association. Following this segment is an interactive...
May 05, 2022•1 hr 3 min
President Joe Biden on Wednesday highlighted new figures showing the government's red ink will grow less than expected this year and the national debt will shrink this quarter as he tried to counter criticism of his economic leadership amid growing dismay over inflation going into midterm elections that will decide control of Congress. Biden, embracing deficit reduction as a way to fight inflation, stressed that the dip in the national debt would be the first in six years, an achievement that el...
May 05, 2022•35 min
A leaked draft opinion suggests the US Supreme Court could be poised to overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ... after receiving “complaints and public reports of potential violations of the contraceptive coverage requirement.” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .
May 04, 2022•33 min
For decades, Canada’s auto sector has been creating good, middle-class jobs and driving economic growth. Today, as we continue to recover from the pandemic and accelerate our work to build a clean future, the auto sector plays a key role in supporting workers and helping us achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. By making smart investments, the Government of Canada is delivering clean air, good jobs, and a strong economy for generations of Canadians. The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, was joined t...
May 03, 2022•56 min
So far, at least 169 cases of acute hepatitis have been reported from 11 countries in Europe, and in the United States, in children aged from 1 month to 16 years. Seventeen children – about 10 percent of the reported cases – have required liver transplants, and one death has been reported. The symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhoea, vomiting, jaundice, severe acute hepatitis, and increased levels of liver enzymes. The viruses that commonly cause acute viral hepatitis have not been detected i...
May 02, 2022•1 hr 11 min
António Guterres was speaking to journalists on Thursday (28 April) at the Presidential Palace. Guterres said he had witnessed the pain "very vividly", including "the senseless loss of life, the massive destruction, the unacceptable violations of human rights and the laws of war." According to the UN chief, "it is vital that the International Criminal Court and other UN mechanisms conduct their work so that there can be real accountability." Guterres said "the Security Council failed to do every...
Apr 30, 2022•51 min
Informal remarks by Minister of Foreign Affairs of Albania, H.E Ms Olta Xhaçka, ahead of the Security Council Arria-Formula meeting on Ensuring Accountabilities for crimes committed in Ukraine, organized by Albania and France. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .
Apr 28, 2022•47 min
The German government on Tuesday confirmed reports that it would approve a delivery of anti-aircraft tanks to Ukraine. German Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht holds a press conference following talks on Ukraine. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .
Apr 27, 2022•46 min
The First Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations of the Russian Federation told journalists today (25 Apr) that the Russian ministry of defense “keeps collecting information that the Kyiv regime, backed by the US, is preparing staged provocations in order to accuse the Russian Armed Forces of using chemical, biological, and tactical nuclear weapons.” Speaking to reporters outside the Security Council, Dmitry Polyanskiy said that there are three possible scenarios for this: “The fi...
Apr 26, 2022•1 hr 20 min
“The Manitoba government is proud to support this act of historic reconciliation, by partnering with SCO and Canada on this landmark, Indigenous-led housing and social opportunity for Indigenous Peoples. This unique partnership will see the iconic Hudson’s Bay building transform into a new, vibrant space that will provide Indigenous Peoples with a range of services, including affordable housing for families, Elders, and post-secondary students. This project will also have a positive impact on do...
Apr 26, 2022•35 min
(PAHO/WHO)- With the goal of accelerating vaccination against COVID-19 and closing coverage gaps against other vaccine-preventable diseases, countries and territories in the Americas plan to immunize some 140 million people as part of Vaccination Week in the Americas, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) initiative that celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. The theme of the Week, which runs from April 23-30, is "Are you protected? Get all your vaccines," and calls on the entire popul...
Apr 24, 2022•1 hr 6 min
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Apr 21, 2022•1 hr 8 min
Chrystia Freeland, the deputy prime minister and minister of finance, speaks with reporters in Calgary after highlighting clean energy initiatives announced in the recent 2022 federal budget, including a new tax credit for carbon capture and storage. She is joined by George Chahal (the MP for Calgary Skyview); John Van Ham (executive director of sector alignment and business relations at InnoTech Alberta); Apoorv Sinha (CEO of Carbon Upcycling); and Susannah Pierce (president and country chair f...
Apr 19, 2022•49 min
At Canadian Forces Base Trenton in Ontario, Defence Minister Anita Anand makes an announcement regarding Canada’s response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. She announces the deployment of up to 150 Canadian Armed Forces personnel to Poland to provide humanitarian assistance to Ukrainians. According to the United Nations, more than 2.6 Ukrainians have fled to Poland since Russia began its invasion in February. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-righ...
Apr 16, 2022•1 hr 1 min
