PAR - Chris Bowen MP & Ted O’Brien MP's Climate and Energy Debate Address to the Australian NPC
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Apr 13, 2025•1 hr 12 min
Policy and Rights
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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PAR - Adam Bandt MP's Address to the Australian NPC
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Apr 13, 2025•1 hr 13 min
Federal Party Leaders What are they doing for us
On Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Prime Minister Mark Carney comments following a meeting of the Canada-U.S. relations cabinet committee. Carney says the meeting focused on the impact of U.S. tariffs, the federal response, and on preparations for possible future discussions with the Trump administration. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support ....
Apr 12, 2025•1 hr 19 min
Liberal Leader Mark Carney unveils his party’s plan for crime and public safety
Liberal Leader Mark Carney unveils his party’s plan for crime and public safety. The plan contains a series of measures that includes a continuation of the gun buyback program for assault-style weapons, a pledge to recruit 1,000 additional RCMP officers and train 1,000 new CBSA agents, as well as a commitment to tougher bail rules and sentencing guidelines for violent crime and car theft. Carney is joined by Liberal candidates Nathalie Provost (Châteauguay–Les Jardins-de-Napierville, Que) and Bi...
Apr 11, 2025•1 hr
Caroline Ziadeh Special Representative of the Secretary-Genera
“Civil society interlocutors, political and community leaders alike pointed to a continued trust deficit,” said UN envoy Caroline Ziadeh, urging dialogue to ease tensions in Kosovo. Briefing the Security Council on the situation in Kosovo, Ziadeh noted progress on some fronts, including the February parliamentary elections, which, despite technical issues and party appeals, were held without major incident. “It was especially encouraging to note the gains in women’s representation,” she added. T...
Apr 10, 2025•1 hr 12 min
What the Party Leaders had to say while in British Columbia
Representatives from B’nai Brith Canada hold a news conference on Parliament Hill to discuss the findings from the group's audit of antisemitic incidents in Canada for the year 2024. Speaking with reporters are Henry Topas (Quebec regional director), Richard Robertson (director of research and advocacy) and David Matas (senior legal counsel). Liberal Leader Mark Carney holds a campaign event in Victoria, B.C., where he promises measures to help retirees deal with the economic uncertainty associa...
Apr 09, 2025•1 hr 5 min
What is happening here defies decency, it defies humanity, it defies the law,
"What is happening here defies decency, it defies humanity, it defies the law," a UN humanitarian official said Wednesday, describing mounting horrors in Gaza as a “war without limits.” Briefing reporters in New York via video call, Jonathan Whittall, Head of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, recounted a recent mission to Rafah, where he and colleagues uncovered a mass grave containing the bodies of medics. “These were medica...
Apr 06, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Full Speeches from Donald Trump - Anthony Albaneese - Pter Dutton
Here's the clip from US President Donald Trump, the Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese and the Opposition Peter Dutton all talking about the US/Australia Tariffs. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .
Apr 03, 2025•1 hr 56 min
NATO on the US and Allies
BRUSSELS, April 2 (Reuters) - NATO allies have pledged more than 20 billion euros ($21.65 billion) in military support for Ukraine in the first three months of the year, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Wednesday. Foreign ministers from the alliance meet in Brussels on Thursday and Friday to discuss further support for Ukraine agauinst Russia's three-year-old invasion. “ WFP is prioritizing countries with the greatest needs and stretching food rations at the frontlines. While we are doi...
Apr 03, 2025•1 hr 15 min
NPC Australia - Malcolm Turnbull discusses sovereignty and security at National Press Club
Malcolm Bligh Turnbull is an Australian former politician and businessman who served as the 29th prime minister of Australia from 2015 to 2018. He held office as leader of the Liberal Party of Australia and was the member of parliament for the New South Wales division of Wentworth from 2004 to 2018. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support ....
Apr 02, 2025•1 hr 12 min
Australian Federal Budget 2025 2.0 - Questions on Australian Prime Minister on the Federal Election 2025
questions from the Prime Minister Albamese on the Federal Election happening in May. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .
Mar 28, 2025•59 min
Europe Must Be Ready for War and Disasters
In Windsor, Ont., Liberal Leader Mark Carney proposes the creation of a new fund to protect Canada’s auto sector and “fortify the entire Canadian auto supply chain.” The $2-billion fund, which would provide aid to a sector directly impacted by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs, would also aim to help build more auto parts within Canada. The Liberal leader faces questions from reporters on a CBC story that alleges that during his time at Brookfield Asset Management, Carney co-headed two green...
Mar 27, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Australian Budget 2025 Treasurer Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP
Australian Budget for 2025. short because the australian election will be held in may. Here's the clip from the Australian Finance Minister Addressing the budget for 2025. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .
Mar 26, 2025•32 min
the UN Special Envoy for Syria Danielle Smith delivers the keynote address
SYRIA/SECURITY COUNCIL This morning at the Security Council, the UN Special Envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, told Council members that Syria stands at a crossroads: either to return to violence or to overcome the conflict and revive the economy. To take the right path, Syria needs increased and continued international support, he said. For his part, the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Tom Fletcher, said that we are making progress on the humanitarian front. We are now using more...
Mar 26, 2025•1 hr
The Federal Race is On
Ottawa, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh speaks with reporters as the federal election campaign gets underway. He highlights his party’s accomplishments around health and dental care, and pledges that an NDP government would work to protect all Canadians in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war. Voters will head to the polls on April 28. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre responds to questions from reporters after making a policy announcement in Brampton, Ontario. Voters will head to the...
Mar 25, 2025•1 hr 10 min
UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine
Ministers speak with reporters on Parliament Hill as the Cabinet Committee on Canada-U.S. Relations and National Security meets. They face questions on Canada’s ongoing trade disputes with the U.S. and China and U.S. President Donald Trump's recent comments that he would rather deal with a liberal than a conservative government in Canada. Speaking with reporters are ministers François-Philippe Champagne (finance), Jonathan Wilkinson (energy and natural resources), Rachel Bendayan (immigration), ...
Mar 21, 2025•1 hr 22 min
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese gives update on ex-Tropical Cyclone
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Mar 20, 2025•43 min
UN Investing Human Rights in Iran
On 14 March 2025, the members of the UN Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Islamic Republic of Iran spoke to journalists in Geneva about their latest report to the UN Human Rights Council. The Chair of the Fact-Finding Mission, Sara Hossain, and the two other expert members, Shaheen Sardar Ali and Viviana Krsticevic participated in a press conference held at the United Nations Office at Geneva. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australia will continue working hard to achiev...
Mar 19, 2025•1 hr 8 min
Imtaiz Popat Vancouver Kingsway with the Green Party
Imtiaz Popat tells us why he is running for MP in Vancouver Kingsway in British Columbia with the Green Party. He wants us to focus on Human Rights, Stewardship and Soveriegnty of the people around the world so we can end violence and bigotry Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .
Mar 14, 2025•40 min
The Eurpean Union Support Peace in Gaza and Ukraine
Ontario Premier Doug Ford addresses reporters at Queen’s Park to announce a pause on the 25 per cent surcharge on electricity exports to three U.S. states. The move comes following a conversation between Premier Ford and U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. Earlier in the day, U.S. President Trump threatened an increase on Canadian steel and aluminum tariffs to 50 per cent in response to the Ontario’s electricity surtax. Ford tells reporters he will travel to Washington on Thursday with feder...
Mar 12, 2025•1 hr 11 min
Canada has selected a New Liberal Party Leader
Mark Carney has won the race to succeed Justin Trudeau as Canada's prime minister, vowing to win the trade war with the US and President Donald Trump. The former governor of the Canadian central bank and Bank of England beat three rivals in the Liberal Party's leadership contest in a landslide. In much of his victory speech, Carney, 59, attacked Trump, who has imposed tariffs on Canada and said he wants to make the country the 51st US state. "Americans should make no mistake," he said. "In trade...
Mar 11, 2025•1 hr 33 min
Ending Syrian Chemical Weapons
Amid Evolving Political Reality, Security Council Speakers Urge Breakthrough on Syria’s Chemical Weapons Compliance The new political reality in Syria presents an opportunity to obtain long-overdue clarifications on the Syrian chemical weapons programme, rid the country of all such weapons and ensure long-term compliance with the Chemical Weapons Convention, a senior United Nations official told the Security Council today. “The importance of closing all outstanding issues related to Syria’s chem...
Mar 09, 2025•36 min
United Nations on Banning Nuclear Arms
Press Conference by President: H.E. Ambassador Akan Rakhmetullin, First Deputy Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan; Ms. Melissa Parke, Executive Director of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons; Ms. Eirini Giorgiou, Legal Advisor, International Committee of the Red Cross; Ms. Taraem Taukaro of Kiribati, A representative of affected community. --- As the third Meeting of States Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) got underway today (3 Mar) at United Nati...
Mar 06, 2025•1 hr 16 min
Where Does Canada Stand in Our World
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly takes part in a discussion on Canada–US. Relations hosted by the Vancouver Board of Trade. Moderated by board president Bridgitte Anderson, the discussion focuses on the future of bilateral relations and on the federal government’s efforts to navigate the second Trump presidency. Joly comments on the impending U.S. tariff threat and highlights the importance of diversifying trade and breaking down interprovincial trade barriers. In Ottawa, Conservative Leade...
Mar 04, 2025•51 min
zelenskyy stands up for ukraine
Mr. Zelensky leaves the White House without a deal, or, should I say, leaves them with without a a treaty agreement between the United States and Ukraine so that they can continue a relationship together that would work to help make a better world instead, he leaves after hearing Mr. Donald Trump say that he is going to be the cause of world war three. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support ....
Mar 02, 2025•49 min
The Hon Ed Husic MP's Address to the National Press Club of Australia (1)
Here's the clip from the National Press Club of Australia and the guest speaker is The Hon. Ed Husic Australian Minister of Industry and Science. Elected to the House of Representatives for Chifley, New South Wales, 2010. Re-elected 2013, 2016, 2019 and 2022. Served as the Australian Labor Party from 21.08.2010 to present day. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support ....
Feb 27, 2025•1 hr 10 min
A Lasting Peace Between Russia and Ukraine
let's focus on Ukraine because the United Nations did. They had a meeting with the General Assembly on this which will be the third anniversary of the war of aggression posed by Russia against Ukraine, as they, three years ago, invaded the Ukrainian borders and hoped to well, quite frankly, the hope was probably to take over the country of Ukraine, to put President Zelensky out of power, and once again, have Ukraine under their curtain and control. Vladimir Putin, three years ago, discussed all ...
Feb 25, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Is Made In BC Enough to Protect Residents of British Columbia
In Victoria, Lieutenant Governor Wendy Cocchia delivers the speech from the throne to open the first session of the 43rd Parliament of British Columbia. "We open this first session of British Columbia's 43rd Parliament at the most consequential time for our province since the Second World War," said B.C.'s new lieutenant-governor, Wendy Cocchia, reading the speech. "In the face of an unprecedented and unjustified threat to our economy, British Columbians are joining with all Canadians to fight b...
Feb 20, 2025•44 min
any peaceful settlement must respect the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine
**Security Council This morning, the Security Council met under the agenda of threats to international peace and security. Briefing Council members was Miroslav Jenča, the Assistant Secretary-General for Europe, Central Asia and the Americas. He noted that in one week, we will mark three tragic years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, launched in violation of the UN Charter and international law. In this context, Mr. Jenča said, today’s ten-year anniversary of Security Council resolu...
Feb 18, 2025•58 min
UN Wanting to Rebuild Countries Torn Apart by War and Terrorism
War leaves scars not only on people but also on the land. In Ukraine, vast fields are littered with explosive remnants, threatening the future of farming. Tiphaine Lucas, a Programme Coordinator for FAO’s Mine Action and Land Rehabilitation Initiative, is on a mission to collect and analyze soil samples, ensuring the land can once again grow wheat and sustain communities. Watch how science and resilience are helping Ukraine rebuild. Financing challenges are at the heart of the current sustainabl...
Feb 12, 2025•53 min
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