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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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UN Aid Truck Attacked

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May 13, 2024•1 hr 12 min

Biden Sends Israel An Ultimatum

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May 11, 2024•1 hr 9 min

Can Palestine and Israel WorkTogether

The real problem is the Zionists and the Muslim Extremists who are not willing to bend and follow a path towards peace. So today we have the fight and hostage-taking we saw on October 7 2023. We should be supporting the people who do want peace those who want to enjoy their neighbors and who believe the Jews Muslims and Christians are all brothers in faith and tied to the land. According to the shared scripture, they are all the sons and daughters of Abraham. Jewish Voices for Peace at https://w...

May 07, 2024•36 min

The Enviromental Harm from the Production of Plastic

Representatives from the Aamjiwnaang First Nation and various environmental groups hold a news conference in Ottawa to raise concerns about health and environmental harms caused by the plastic industry in Canada. Aamjiwnaang First Nation called on the Ontario government to shut down a chemical plant in Sarnia after high levels of the cancer-causing chemical benzene were detected in the Ontario First Nation and several of its community members fell ill and were hospitalized. Speaking with reporte...

Apr 26, 2024•53 min

PM Trudeau Talks about Budget 2024 and Investment for Indigenous Communities

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau highlights investments from the recent federal budget that are focused on investments for Indigenous communities in the areas of health care, housing, education and infrastructure. He is joined at the news conference in Saskatoon, Sask., by Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal, Women and Gender Equality Minister Marci Ien. Darlene Brander (CEO of Wanuskewin Heritage Park) and Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies representatives Riel Bellegarde (president) a...

Apr 25, 2024•57 min

Rising Tides Lifting Landing Right to the Haida Nation

“We have always upheld our inherent title to Haida Gwaii and surrounding waters in the face of resistance from Crown governments. But today, with recognition of our title to Haida Gwaii — in provincial law — we take another step toward peaceful coexistence with British Columbia. Once this legislation is passed we can work toward implementing our vision for Haida Gwaii without conflict, based on yahguudang/yahgudáng respect,” Gaagwiis said. “For years, we’ve envisioned and worked towards re-estab...

Apr 24, 2024•1 hr 31 min

Should Palestine be able to join the UN

Palestine is applying for fulll membership into the United Nations. This is some of the debate and question around should Palestine be allowed fulll membership. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .

Apr 23, 2024•1 hr 29 min

Canada Federal Budget and New Capital Gain Tax

Is the working class really going to pay the bulk of the new Capital Gains Tax and are the rich shelter from the tax because of how they transfer assets. We should look to see the wealth gap increase even more with the new budget and life to become more exspensive Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support ....

Apr 18, 2024•1 hr 44 min

Vice President Harris in a Bipartisan Safer Communities Act

Gun Violence is on the rise and the problems the cause shooting deaths is completely preventable. Listen to Vice President Harris on this topic Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .

Apr 16, 2024•49 min

Japan and Unites States Working Together

Minister of Japan, President Kishi- -- Prime Minister Kishida. When I became president, I said that the United States would rebuild the muscle of our demo- -- democratic alliances and we’d stand shoulder to shoulder with our allies again, because our alliances are America’s greatest asset. The relationship with Japan is powerful proof of that -- that in investing in our alliance and raising our collective ambitions, we yield remarkable results. Over the last three years, the partnership between ...

Apr 12, 2024•50 min

Rise in Violence Against Ex-Combatants in Colombia Report to the United Nations

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Colombia and head of our political mission there, Carlos Ruiz Massieu, today (9 Apr) told the Security Council that “regrettably,” eleven more ex combatants have been killed since the last report of the Secretary-General on Colombia was issued. Ruiz Massieu said, “social leaders, as well as entire communities, particularly Indigenous and Afro Colombians, still suffer the full impact of persisting violence and the limited presence of State i...

Apr 09, 2024•47 min

PM Trudeau Update Canada Defence Policy

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visits Canadian Forces Base Trenton in Ontario to release Canada’s updated defence policy. He is joined by Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, Defence Minister Bill Blair, and associate Defence Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor. Provisions in the upcoming federal budget will include an investment of $73 billion over 20 years. The new defence policy is expected to boost Canada's military spending to 1.76 per cent of GDP by 2029-30. That figure is still below the ...

Apr 08, 2024•1 hr 5 min

Justin Trudeau announces upcoming budget measures for renters

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces measures aimed at protecting renters that will be in the upcoming federal budget, including a renters’ bill of rights and legal aid fund to protect tenants. He is joined in Vancouver by Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland and Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan, who is also the MP for Vancouver South. The prime minister faces questions about the concerns of several premiers about the planned carbon price hike on April 1. He is also asked about Can...

Mar 27, 2024•59 min

Is the UN Securuty Resolution for a Cease Fire Binding and Legal

The UN Security Council on Monday adopted a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in war-ravaged Gaza during Ramadan and calling for the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages. This was the Council’s first explicit call for an immediate ceasefire since Israel Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support ....

Mar 26, 2024•1 hr 29 min

UN Security Council Resolution to a Cease Fire in Gaza

The UN Security Council on Monday adopted a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in war-ravaged Gaza during Ramadan and calling for the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages. This was the Council’s first explicit call for an immediate ceasefire since Israel Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support ....

Mar 26, 2024•36 min

Federal government announces support for Ontario clean electricity grid

In Mississauga, Ontario, federal Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson announces $16.7 million in funding for the Independent Electricity Systems Operator (IESO), the province's power grid operator, to support an initiative that will improve its electricity grid operations. He is joined by his provincial counterpart Todd Smith and Lesley Gallinger, president of the IESO On the first day of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, Secretary-General António Guterres today called for “an immediate humanitari...

Mar 11, 2024•52 min

White house press Briefing March 6 2024

President Biden Takes New Steps to Lower Prescription Drug and Health Care Costs, Expand Access to Health Care, and Protect Consumers Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .

Mar 07, 2024•1 hr

Pierre Poilievre on Winnipeg lab documents, pharmacare

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre speaks with reporters on Parliament Hill about the government’s recent release of documents concerning the 2021 firing of two scientists from the National Microbiology Laboratory in Winnipeg. He is joined by Conservative MPs Michael Chong, Stephen Ellis, James Bezan, and Michael Cooper. The Conservative leader faces questions about the right of provinces who want to opt out of a national pharmacare plan with full compensation and no conditions. He is asked as...

Mar 01, 2024•1 hr 23 min

Feds change competition law, announce housing funding

On Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland provides her weekly economic update alongside other federal ministers. Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne announces the government is freezing the threshold at which the Competition Bureau must be notified of a potential business merger. Housing Minister Sean Fraser announces a $123-million investment that he says will help eight homebuilders drive innovation and build more than 5,000 affordable homes Become a supporter ...

Feb 29, 2024•1 hr 17 min

Kuwait envoy relaying Palestinian suffering at ICJ

Kuwait envoy breaks down relaying Palestinian suffering at ICJKuwait’s envoy to the Netherlands, Ali Al-Thefeeri, broke down during his speech at the International Court of Justice. Al-Thefeeri was forced to stop his address several times as he questioned why Israel is allowed to commit crimes against Palestinians without being held to account. “Why does the victim continue to be portrayed as the killer?” he asked. More than 50 states are presenting arguments during six-days of hearings at the W...

Feb 27, 2024•38 min

Distinguished Economist, How Wall Street Can Help Democracies Survive - Marcus Buscaglia

Marcos Buscaglia is an economist, former Wall Street analyst and Emerging Markets expert. He has more than 30 years doing research on the economies of Emerging Market countries and advising Wall Street companies. He is also emerging as a leading voice on the topic of markets and democracy. He was a speaker at the 2022 and the 2023 Oslo Freedom Forum on the impact of foreign investment on democracy and human rights. He is the founder of Alberdi Partners, a consultancy firm dedicated to political,...

Feb 22, 2024•28 min
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