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 communitiesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.
carney on Eurpe and Canada ties Recording 1
the UN Secretary General succession process featuring candidate Caroline Rodriguez Burgett, and Canadian housing and foreign policy under Prime Minister Mark Carney. The host frames both segments under a broader theme of human rights, pluralism, and inclusive governance. AnnouncementsUN Secretary General candidate: Caroline Rodriguez Burgett (b. 1973), Guyanese diplomat and permanent resident to the UN — noted as the highest-ranking Guyanese person of Indigenous descent in her country's governmental history. 1Candidate focus areas: Plans to build and support UN infrastructure so member states can operate productively and human ri...
PAR (Revised) - Who is Pauline Hanson_ One Nation's Pauline Hanson addresses National Press Club
Pauline Hanson is a prominent right-wing populist politician and the leader of the One Nation party who currently serves as a Federal Senator for Queensland, a role she has held since 2016. Her political career began in 1996 when she was elected to the House of Representatives for Oxley, where she quickly gained national attention for her controversial maiden speech targeting multiculturalism and immigration. Hanson's platform is built on an "Australia First" ideology, advocating for drastic reductions in migrant intake and the protection of national sovereignty and traditional values. Despite losing her seat in 1998 and spending years as a high-profile public...
Security Council: Advancing political solutions in the Middle East
Colombia’s presidency of the UN Security Council in June 2026 is unique, especially when viewed through a human rights lens. Under the leadership of Ambassador Leonor Zalabata—the first Indigenous person to represent Colombia at this level—the country is intentionally intertwining two key tracks: political mediation in the Middle East and the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda.
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How important is Romania to global peace and security
Romania's strategic security posture on NATO's eastern flank and Colombia's historic June 2025 Security Council presidency under indigenous Ambassador Leonora Zalabata Torres, focusing on Black Sea security, multilateral peace efforts, and the next UN Secretary General selection process.
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A Conservative View of the Canadian Economy
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's May 20 press conference attacking Prime Minister Mark Carney's economic policies following Canada's economic contraction, plus the government's $5 billion Saab Global Eye surveillance aircraft purchase for Arctic defense.
Canada was the only G7 country to see economic contraction in the last quarter despite similar global headwinds faced by peers 1Global Eye is hybrid system combining advanced radar surveillance technology from Sweden's Saab with Bombardier Global 6500 airframe manufactured in Canada
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Carney and Eby speak about major projects in British Columbia
BC Hydro's $1 billion PowerSmart II conservation program and the contentious federal-provincial dialogue between Mark Carney and Premier David Eby on pipeline expansion, environmental protection, and trade policy. 12 The energy efficiency initiative aims to avoid $2 billion in new infrastructure costs while Eby maintains firm opposition to lifting the North Coast oil tanker moratorium.
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BC Business Extortion Task Force Report
The wave of targeted extortion schemes against local businesses—predominantly targeting South Asian business owners in the Lower Mainland—prompted extensive coordination between municipal police forces, the RCMP, and provincial authorities. Rather than a single, formal, published "government task force report," the operational updates, findings, and ongoing strategies regarding these extortion syndicates are primarily channeled through multi-jurisdictional police task forces and provincial public safety briefings. Here is a breakdown of the key findings, structure, and updates surrounding the BC business extortion task forces:
Thousands of people will benefit from B.C.’s $241-million investment in skille...
Auditor General Karen Hogan and Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development Jerry V. DeMarco
On May 4, 2026, Auditor General Karen Hogan and Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development Jerry V. DeMarco released five critical performance audits. Their reports highlight significant gaps in federal oversight, ranging from climate change preparedness to the management of public health resources and Indigenous funding.
Below is a summary of the key findings from their latest reports:🏗️ Climate Resilience & InfrastructureCommissioner Jerry DeMarco expressed deep concern over the federal government's slow response to protecting its own physical assets—valued at roughly $100 billion.
Federal Assets at Risk: The audit found "significant gaps" i...
A World Bank for Deterrence
Carney has described the DSRB as a "multilateral financial institution" aimed at mobilizing private capital for collective security. The bank is intended to function similarly to the World Bank or the European Investment Bank, but with a specific focus on:Lowering Borrowing Costs: Reducing the financial burden on governments for massive procurement projects, such as submarines, fighter jets, and over-the-horizon radar.Dual-Use Infrastructure: Financing projects that serve both civilian and military needs, particularly in the Arctic (e.g., ports, airstrips, and surveillance systems).Supply Chain Resilience: Supporting small and medium-sized...
Will Rogers Helping Ukraine
My name is Will Rogers. I have been a paramedic in British Columbia since 1987. I am also a member of the Cloverdale Chamber. I have a story I think your listeners would find compelling. Four years ago, I started traveling to Ukraine to deliver humanitarian aid and medical supplies to frontline medics. I have been five times now." I have personally invested over $110,000 of my own money into supporting Ukraine, and I built something called the Canadian Ukraine Economic Defence Fund to make that support permanent." The last time I was overseas, one of my fellow volunteer medics had been...
Mary Simmons on Indigenous rights at the UN
It appears you are referring to Mary Simon, the Governor General of Canada and an esteemed Inuk leader, who has a long history of advocating for Indigenous rights at the international level.
As of today, Monday, April 20, 2026, Mary Simon is attending the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) in New York City.
During the briefing (held in mid-April 2026), Sima Sami Bahous, Executive Director of UN-Women, addressed the Council to highlight the critical state of gender-based violence and instability in the region. Her central message was that sustainable peace...
Gas price relief and Conservative MP Sandra Cobena Opinion
In recent comments, Cobena argued that these surcharges effectively cancel out the benefits of recent government tax relief measures. Her response centers on several key points:
Key Arguments from MP Sandra CobenaIneffectiveness of Current Relief: Cobena stated that the surcharges "ultimately erase any savings" provided by the Prime Minister's recent suspension of the federal excise tax.Call for Total Tax Removal: She is advocating for a more aggressive Conservative proposal: the removal of all federal taxes on fuel for the remainder of the year. She contends that only this level...
Pierre Poilievre discuss property rights in the wake of Cowichan court decision
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre holds a news conference in Richmond, B.C., to last year. The B.C. Supreme Court ruling found that the Cowichan tribes holds Aboriginal title over large portions of land in Richmond.
Poilievre faces questions from reporters on MP Marilyn Gladu’s decision cross the floor and join the governing Liberals, the fourth defection of a Conservative MP from his caucus.
Prime Minister Mark Carney takes questions from journalists in Montérégie, Que. after his party gained another floor crosser ahead of this weekend's Liberal convention in Montreal.
In a stunni...
Government of Canada announces $127 million investment in Canadian biomanufacturing and life sciences ecosystem
The $127 million federal investment signifies a targeted effort by the Government of Canada to strengthen the Canadian biomanufacturing and life sciences ecosystem.
Specifically, the funding is allocated to two entities for distinct but related purposes:Aspect Biosystems The investment will support the development and commercialization of Aspect's bioprinting technology, which is used to create therapeutic tissues. This initiative aims to advance Canadian-made biomanufacturing platforms, moving the research from the lab to commercial production.Providence Health Care (PHC) The funding will support PHC in establishing a new Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) facility. This facility will...
Women breaking barriers
An Urgent Call to Action: Building Coalitions to End Gender-Based Violence
The upcoming event marks a critical convergence of influential women leaders and dedicated allies from the pinnacles of entertainment, science, media, and global business. The central focus of this high-level convening is to illuminate the devastating and often hidden impact of gender-based violence on the life trajectories and ultimate potential of women and girls across the globe. By bringing these diverse and powerful voices together, the event is specifically designed to forge robust, action-oriented coalitions across sectors—a necessary step toward realizing the definitive goal of er...
doctors and human rights activists call for Canadian action in response to reports of alleged human rights violations
In March 2026, Canada is facing a significant national and international reckoning over alleged human rights violations, fueled by an intensified movement of doctors, human rights advocates, and legal experts. This push for accountability centers on two critical and interconnected areas: the government's restrictive interpretation of the right to life in international law and the perceived systemic erosion of public healthcare across the country.-----1. The International Battleground: Challenging Canada at the UN (March 2024–2026)
The core of the international dispute manifested during the UN Human Rights Committee’s recent review in Geneva (March 2026) of Cana...
118 children have been killed and 372 more have been injured in Lebanon
Across the wider region, the scale of the tragedy is immense. UNICEF reported that more than 2,100 children have been killed or injured since the beginning of the war, including 206 children killed in Iran, 118 in Lebanon, four children killed in Israel, and one in Kuwait. Chaiban cautioned that “These are the reported figures and they are expected to rise as the violence continues," estimating this to be “an average of approximately 87 children either killed or injured every day.”
Ms. Albanese briefed journalists on her findings, which detailed concerns over tort...
Iran's new supreme leader vows to keep blocking Strait of Hormuz
Leadership Transition in Iran Following the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on February 28, 2026, during joint U.S.-Israeli airstrikes (dubbed "Operation Epic Fury"), Iran underwent a swift and tense succession process:Appointment: On March 9, 2026, the 88-member Assembly of Experts officially appointed Mojtaba Khamenei, the late leader's second son, as the new Supreme Leader.
Defiant Stance: In his first major public address on March 12, Mojtaba Khamenei took an aggressive tone, vowing to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed—a move that effectively blockades on...
Annalene Baerbock Speaking on Gender Equality
Annalena Baerbock, who ascended from Germany's Foreign Minister to the prestigious President of the UN General Assembly in late 2025, has firmly established herself as the foremost global voice warning against the escalating "backlash" against gender equality. Her rhetoric moves beyond traditional human rights frameworks, positioning women’s rights not as a peripheral issue, but as a core metric for international security and democratic stability.1. The "Barometer" Theory: Gender Equality as a Security Indicator
Baerbock's central thesis, often dubbed the "Barometer Theory," asserts that the status of women is a predictive index for the health of a...
Airstrike on Shajareh Tayyebeh Girls' School
Incident Details The Shajareh Tayyebeh elementary school was struck during its morning session on the first day of a wider military offensive against Iran. Verified footage and satellite imagery show that the school building was decimated, with the roof collapsing on students. Reports from local medics and witnesses suggest a "double tap" or "triple tap" strike, where a secondary missile hit the area as students and staff were attempting to evacuate or take shelter in a prayer room. The school is located adjacent to a military complex belonging to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy...
Tim Hodgson Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Unlocking Canada’s critical minerals
This substantial federal investment is projected to unlock an impressive $434 million in Canadian project capital, providing a significant economic boost that will be felt truly from coast to coast. These figures are not just statistics; they represent a transformational injection of capital with the power to revitalize both the national economy and our vital industrial sector.
Crucially, these financial commitments are strategically aligned to support Canada’s long-term vision articulated in our new Defence Industrial Strategy. This strategy is a blueprint for national prosperity and security, focusing on strengthening Canada’s defence industrial base to fost...
Canada Stand in the Middle East
Tokyo, Japan - Wrapping up a rigorous 10-day, three-country tour aimed at expanding Canadian market access in Asia, Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed reporters on Saturday in Tokyo, focusing heavily on the escalating security situation in the Middle East. He confirmed that, as of yet, Canada has not received any formal requests for military assistance or aid from Persian Gulf states, stating that he does not "necessarily anticipate those requests."
Carney's comments come against a backdrop of rising regional instability, primarily fueled by the Iran conflict, which was initially sparked by recent military strikes carried out by...
British Columbia Premier’s statement on online activity and Tumbler Ridge tragedy
Premier David Eby has released the following statement in response to media reports regarding OpenAI and the shooting in Tumbler Ridge: “Reports that allege OpenAI had related intelligence before the shootings in Tumbler Ridge took place are profoundly disturbing for the victims’ families and all British Columbians. “The pain that these families have gone through is unimaginable. “We have confirmed with police that they are pursuing orders regarding the preservation of any potential evidence related to the shootings in Tumbler Ridge held by digital services companies, including social media platforms and AI companies. “I urge anyone with any information regarding this incident...
Human rights are under assault globally, says UN Secretary General
Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, known as 'El Mencho', was killed in a military raid in Jalisco after being seriously injured in a shootout, dying during an air transfer to Mexico City.The US provided intelligence support for the operation, as confirmed by Mexico's Defence Ministry.The US had designated the Jalisco New Generation Cartel as a terrorist organization and offered a reward for information leading to Oseguera's capture.Following Oseguera's death, violent protests with roadblocks and burning vehicles occurred in Jalisco and other states.
At the Human Rights Council opening in Geneva, Guterres warned human rights are under at...
Canada get tough on foriegn extortion
Minister Hodgson reaffirmed Canada’s enduring commitment to transatlantic stability and Arctic co-operation. The Minister and the Commissioner discussed further co-operation on multilateral critical minerals mechanisms, including the Critical Minerals Production Alliance and Critical Minerals Action Plan. Building on the direction provided in the EU–Canada Strategic Partnership of the Future launched in June 2025, the Minister and Commissioner discussed EU instruments that could facilitate enhanced Canada–EU trade and investment, including the EU’s aggregate liquefied natural gas (LNG) purchasing mechanism.
“Extortion is a serious crime that harms Canadians, businesses, and communities. Our government is strengthening financial intelligenc...
BC budget 2026
n a world of ongoing and heightened economic uncertainty, Budget 2026 makes careful choices to protect what matters most to British Columbians through investments to protect services, such as health care, education and social supports, while securing B.C.’s future through skills training and targeted investments to spur economic growth. “Over the past eight years, we have built schools, hospitals and invested in the services British Columbians rely on every day,” said Brenda Bailey, Minister of Finance. “Our investments have allowed us to enter these uncertain times from a position of strength, but we need to be realistic about the difficul...
a community searching for answers after tragedy
Canada is talking the tragedy in Tubler Rifge BC
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Voilence surging in South Sudan
The United Nations on Tuesday warned of a sharp escalation in violence in South Sudan, driven by political deadlock among the signatories to the country’s fragile peace deal, as clashes, displacement and humanitarian access restrictions worsen. Briefing the UN Security Council, UN peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix said rising tensions linked to stalled implementation of the 2018 Revitalised Peace Agreement had led to armed confrontations across several regions, particularly in Jonglei state. He said fighting between government and opposition forces had intensified in recent weeks, with reports of aerial bombardments, inflammatory rhetoric and mass displacement. More than 280,000 people have been displaced by...
New Liberal Strategy to Protect Canadians
Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, visited Linamar, a Canadian company and global leader in advanced automotive manufacturing, to highlight the Government of Canada’s new Automotive Strategy. The world is changing rapidly, fundamentally reshaping trade relationships and leaving economies, businesses and workers under a cloud of uncertainty. Canada’s automotive industry is on the front line of this shift, with more than 90% of Canadian-made vehicles and 60% of Canadian-made auto parts currently exported to the U.S. The government is focused on what we can control—implementing a new industrial strateg...
Stand United for Human Rights
Speaking with reporters are Nada El-Falou (director of Student Services at Palestinian Students and Scholars at Risk Network), Sean Tucker (professor at the University of Regina’s faculty of business administration), Saleha Faruqued (advocacy programs manager at Justice for All Canada), and Sherif Awad (Ottawa lead at the Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council).
Representatives from Action Canada, the Guttmacher Institute, and the Future Planning Initiative hold a news conference in Ottawa to raise concerns about Canada’s proposed cuts to international assistance and the impact they would have on sexual and reproductive health.
António Guterres Secretary-General's press conference on his 2026 priorities
This is an especially meaningful moment for me since it’s my final opportunity for our customary exchange at the beginning of the year. These are early days — but 2026 is already shaping up to be a year of constant surprises and chaos. Before I entered public life, I trained as a physicist. And in times of profound flux, I return to some of the fixed principles that explain how forces act upon the world. One stands out — Newton’s Third Law of Motion: for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. In physics, this law is a stabilizing principle. ...
Priorities for Canadian Parliament
Priorities for Canadian Parliament
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Haiti Capital is 80 percent controlled by gangs
Marking the 80th anniversary of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the UN Secretary-General urged Member States to take immediate steps to implement the reforms they committed to in the Pact for the Future.
Speaking at the commemoration of ECOSOC at 80 named “a turning point for multilateralism” today , Guterres said, “let us renew our commitment to safeguarding rights and speeding up development through multilateral cooperation. ECOSOC is an indispensable platform for global dialogue and action.”
ECOSOC President Lok Bahadur Thapa said the Council’s legacy at 80 is simple and more urgent.
He said, “Multilateralism must deliver. Dev...
Revolution Now! w Peter Joseph Ep. 58 Integral & the Mirage of “Marxism.”
PAR - Revolution Now! w Peter Joseph Ep. 58 Integral & the Mirage of “Marxism.” Kelly - Dj Rea Reaburn
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Europen Comission President Von der Leyen Questions Trump Trustworthiness over his Obession with Greenland
At Davos, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen questioned `Trump’s trustworthiness` over planned tariffs on eight European nations related to Greenland, calling it `a mistake especially between long-standing allies.`President Donald Trump framed the tariffs as leverage tied to acquiring Greenland, saying they would remain `until such time as a Deal is reached for the Complete and Total purchase of Greenland` and argued the U.S. needs Greenland for security against China and Russia.Using doctored visuals, Donald Trump, U.S. President, posted a fabricated image of planting the U.S. flag on Greenland and published text messages from...
Annalena Baercock Compares Trump to Putin and Annexing Greenland is Like Handing Russia Ukraine
The global landscape is rapidly changing, leaving economies, businesses, and workers in a state of uncertainty. In response, Canada is focused on what we can control: securing new trade and investment partnerships so we are not reliant on a single country, but more resilient to global shocks. We are positioning Canada as a strong, reliable partner to secure new capital, develop new export markets, and create new opportunities for Canadian workers and businesses. To advance that mission, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, travelled to Doha, Qatar – the first-ever visit by a sitting Canadian Prime Minister to the state. The Prime Mini...
XI and Carney make a trade deal
Assistant Secretary-General Martha Ama Akyaa Pobee called on Iranian authorities “to halt any execution linked to protest related cases,” and expressed “alarm” at public statements suggesting military strikes on Iran.
Pobee called on Iran “to respect due process and fair trial rights for all detainees” and for all deaths to be “promptly, independently and transparently investigated.”
On military intervention, she said, “this external dimension adds volatility to an already combustible situation. All efforts must be undertaken to prevent any further deterioration,” adding that Secretary-General António Guterres “remains convinced that all concerns regarding Iran, including those related to the nuclear issue and o...
Stand Together in Sovereignty
Since joining the Alliance in 2009, Croatia has been a valued member of NATO. It contributes significantly to our collective security – not only on our eastern flank and in the Western Balkans, but across the entire Alliance.
Just before the holidays, I met Croatian troops in Poland, as part of NATO’s Forward Land Forces in Bemowo Piskie. It was inspiring to meet so many servicemen and women spending Christmas away from their families – standing watch, keeping us all safe.
Croatia also contributes personnel to our Forward Land Forces in Bulgaria and Hungary.
And I welcome your efforts to mod...
Democracy and Africa is it Freedom or Colonialism
To mark International Human Rights Day, join us for a discussion about human rights and democracy in Africa on these traditional, ancestral, and unceded national homelands of the Coast Salish peoples – specifically the sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh), and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) nations.
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Ben Shewry's Address to the National Press Club of Australia
PAR - Ben Shewry's Address to the National Press Club of Australia Kelly - Dj Rea Reaburn
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