Ministers speak briefly with reporters on Parliament Hill as the federal cabinet holds its weekly meeting. Ministers Mélanie Joly (industry), François-Philippe Champagne (finance) and David McGuinty (public safety) face questions on the newly-tabled report by Auditor General Karen Hogan detailing the cost overruns for the American-made F-35 fighter jets. Joly, Champagne and McGuinty also comment on the government’s recent announcement that it will meet its NATO defence spending target of 2 per c...
Jun 12, 2025•1 hr 6 min
British Columbia with David eby, trying to get a fast track of legislation through so that major projects, major infrastructure projects, can be, can be pushed through the process faster with with little discussion, and with, shall we say, little fewer studies, and in looking at What the environmental impacts are actually going to be, of course, the the claim by the government that that isn't necessarily true, but whenever we try to fast track a infrastructure project that we know that something...
Jun 10, 2025•41 min
In Ottawa, Prime Minister Mark Carney delivers remarks at the annual conference of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM). Following his address, the prime minister speaks with FCM President Rebecca Bligh. At a news conference in Ottawa, the Assembly of First Nations releases its second report on the benefits of infrastructure spending. Developed with the Conference Board of Canada, the report outlines the long-term socioeconomic impacts generated by closing the First Nations infrastruc...
May 31, 2025•1 hr 2 min
UN Ocean Conference: "Curtain Raiser" Briefing Secretary-General of the Third UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3) Li Junhua said, “The future of the ocean is not predetermined. It will be shaped by the decisions and the actions we are making now.” Today (27 May), Li Junhua, together with High-level representatives from France and Costa Rica briefed the press about the upcoming UN Ocean Conference. He said, “The ocean—our planet’s life-support system—is in a state of emergency. The evidence is overwhelmi...
May 29, 2025•1 hr 3 min
king charles iii throne speech Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .
May 28, 2025•1 hr 6 min
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will visit a leading automotive testing and research facility and meet with representatives of the automotive sector to discuss a path forward for the industry. First, we will identify and fast-track Projects of National Interest. These are the projects that matter — to our economy, our environment, and our sovereignty. No more five-year reviews — decisions will come in ...
May 28, 2025•1 hr 10 min
Media Conference – Monetary Policy Decision in Australia - 20 May 2025 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .
May 27, 2025•55 min
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May 23, 2025•1 hr 12 min
United Nations World Economic Situation and Prospects Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .
May 20, 2025•44 min
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres praised Iraq’s progress since 2004 for, “strengthening institutions, resolving disputes through dialogue, providing humanitarian assistance and fostering sustainable development and human rights.” The Secretary-General spoke at the Summit of the League of Arab States today (17 May) in Baghdad, Iraq. “I am alarmed by reported plans by Israel to expand ground operations and more,” Guterres said during his address. “And I emphasize that the United Nations will not...
May 20, 2025•1 hr 24 min
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra delivers remarks at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s B7 summit in Ottawa. Over the past two days, 130 Member States participated at the UN Peacekeeping Ministerial in Berlin - with more than 60 Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Defense participating. UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, briefed the media following a ceremony where more than 70 Member States made pledges of needed capabilities and support to UN Peacekeeping, including 81 military and po...
May 17, 2025•1 hr 35 min
PAR - Hannah Ferguson's Address to the National Press Club Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .
May 15, 2025•1 hr 10 min
Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks with reporters at Rideau Hall in Ottawa following a swearing-in ceremony for members of his cabinet. This revamping of the federal cabinet comes in the wake of the April 28, 2025, general election. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre speaks with reporters on Parliament Hill following the swearing-in for members of Prime Minister Mark Carney's revamped cabinet. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/suppor...
May 14, 2025•1 hr 10 min
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announces that effective immediately, her government is freezing its industrial carbon price at $95 per tonne of emissions. She says the move is an important step toward protecting Alberta’s economy amid the uncertainty caused by U.S. tariffs. The premier is joined at the news conference in Edmonton by Rebecca Schulz, the minister of environment and protected areas. British Columbia Premier David Eby provides an update on the province’s recruitment of U.S. nurses, ...
May 13, 2025•1 hr 11 min
Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a news conference at the Canadian Embassy in Washington, D.C., following a bilateral meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. The prime minister faces questions from reporters on the possibility of renegotiating the CUSMA trade agreement and whether President Trump will drop tariffs against Canada. Carney also comments on the state of the Canada-U.S. relationship following the meeting with Trump. The Euthanasia Prevention Coalition and Delta Hospice Society hold...
May 08, 2025•1 hr 31 min
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith faces questions from reporters in Edmonton follAlberta Premier Danielle Smith faces questions from reporters in Edmonton following her address yesterday on the future of the province's relationship with the federal government. Premier Smith also stated that she would hold a secession referendum next year if citizens gather the requisite number of signatures on a petition. Mark Carney has told Donald Trump that Canada "is not for sale" as the president raised the pr...
May 07, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Agnès Callamard, the global head of Amnesty International, holds a news conference in Ottawa to discuss the rise of authoritarian practices in the United States and around the world. The organization is also releasing its latest annual report. Also delivering remarks are Amnesty International’s France-Isabelle Langlois (executive director, Canada francophone), Ketty Nivyabandi (secretary general, Canada’s English-speaking section) and Paul O’Brien (executive director, USA division). Callamard di...
May 06, 2025•1 hr 18 min
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announces that her government will be challenging the constitutionality of the federal government’s net-zero electricity regulations in court. The premier also faces questions from reporters on her recently proposed legislation that makes it easier for Alberta to separate from Canada. The legislation was tabled on April 29, the day after the federal Liberals won a minority government in the 2025 federal election. She is joined at the news conference in Edmonton by ...
May 03, 2025•1 hr 6 min
Anthony Albanese addresses the National Press Club ahead of election day in Australia Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .
May 01, 2025•1 hr 14 min
Mark Carney PM Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .
May 01, 2025•56 min
Filippo Grand Violence Has Become a Currency of Our Age Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .
Apr 29, 2025•1 hr 12 min
National Dawn Service Anzac Day 2025 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .
Apr 28, 2025•29 min
Why Public Transit is Better Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .
Apr 28, 2025•3 hr 14 min
Autism spectrum disorder is a condition related to brain development that impacts how a person perceives and socializes with others, causing problems in social interaction and communication. The disorder also includes limited and repetitive patterns of behavior. The term "spectrum" in autism spectrum disorder refers to the wide range of symptoms and severity. Autism spectrum disorder includes conditions that were previously considered separate — autism, Asperger's syndrome, childhood disintegrat...
Apr 25, 2025•45 min
Liberal Leader Mark Carney holds an event in Victoria, B.C., where he highlights a series of British Columbia-related election pledges he has made to help the province deal with the impacts of U.S. tariffs. Liberal candidates Michelle Corfield (Nanaimo–Ladysmith), Will Greaves (Victoria), and Blair Herbert (Cowichan–Malahat–Langford) deliver brief introductory remarks. Carney faces questions from reporters on whether he is seeking a majority mandate. He also comments on Conservative Leader Pierr...
Apr 25, 2025•1 hr 10 min
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Apr 24, 2025•38 min
In Ottawa, representatives from the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association propose steps the federal government can take to protect the automotive industry from tariffs while addressing the affordability crisis. Speaking with reporters are Tim Reuss, Charles Bernard and Huw Williams. At a news conference in Victoria, Green Party co-leader Elizabeth May highlights measures in her party’s recently released election platform and compares the Greens’ economic proposals with those of other parties. ...
Apr 23, 2025•1 hr 10 min
As the election campaign enters its final week, Liberal Leader Mark Carney releases his party’s health-care platform at an event in Charlottetown, P.E.I. The plan focuses on building new hospitals, growing the health work force, modernizing the system, investing in women’s health and reproductive rights, as well as increasing support for mental health care and substance abuse treatment. Carney also comments on the passing of Pope Francis, who died Monday morning at the age of 88. Delivering intr...
Apr 22, 2025•58 min
Canadian and Australian Leaders Debates 2025 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .
Apr 19, 2025•3 hr 11 min
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) hosts Green Party co-leaders Elizabeth May and Jonathan Pednault for a discussion ahead of the April 28 federal election. This session is the first in a series that will offer First Nations chiefs the opportunity to share priorities and pose questions to federal party leaders. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support ....
Apr 18, 2025•1 hr 8 min
