February 2, 2010
“Back to Work!”: Voices against prorogation
From Ottawa, Whitehorse and Toronto, we hear speeches, statements and songs of protest against the Conservative party’s prorogation of Parliament.
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February 2, 2010
"Back to Work!": Voices against prorogation
On January 23rd, Canadians gathered in cities across the country to protest Stephen Harper’s prorogation of Parliament. This week, we bring you voices from the rallies in Ottawa, Whitehorse and Toronto. Speakers: Elizabeth May; Chris Guinchard in Ottawa; Jennifer Ellis in Whitehorse; Singers in Whitehorse; Jack Layton; Two Clowns in Ottawa; Jonathan Allen, Organizer in…
February 2, 2010
"Back to Work!": Voices against prorogation
On January 23rd, Canadians gathered in cities across the country to protest Stephen Harper’s prorogation of Parliament. This week, we bring you voices from the rallies in Ottawa, Whitehorse and Toronto. Speakers: Elizabeth May; Chris Guinchard in Ottawa; Jennifer Ellis in Whitehorse; Singers in Whitehorse; Jack Layton; Two Clowns in Ottawa; Jonathan Allen, Organizer in…
January 27, 2010
Courage and Cooperation in Haiti
An aid worker shares stories of cooperation from Haiti, audio from Canada’s anti-prorogation demonstrations, and Dr. Julia Agwu on what Africa sees in climate change.
January 27, 2010
Blue Summit: Seven reasons water will stay public
As we enter a new decade, Steven Shrybman explains why water activists should be hopeful about the future.
January 13, 2010
Canadian demonstration against prorogation
Online activism and activism on the street. What is the difference? Regent Park is changing, and so are women’s rights worldwide. Listen in to find out more.
January 5, 2010
Blue Summit: Water is a human right
Maude Barlow discusses how governments are responding to the call for water to be recognized as a universal human right, followed by a discussion with other delegates of the Blue Summit.
December 31, 2009
The Toronto Declaration: A celebration of solidarity
Last September, cultural producers from around the world came together in the Toronto Declaration, to protest the Toronto International Film Festival’s highlighting of the Brand Israel campaign.
December 31, 2009
Sports and Human Rights: John Amaechi and Amnesty International’s Brian Dooley
Sport can demolish stereotypes and promote diversity but it can also harbour bigotry and discrimination.
December 31, 2009
Sports and Human Rights: John Amaechi and Amnesty International's Brian Dooley
John Amaechi (United Kingdom), Retired NBA superstar and Amnesty International Human Rights Ambassador and Brian Dooley (UK), Amnesty International, London spoke on Human Rights and Sports at the International Human Rights Conference associated to the World Out Games, held in Copenhagen in August 2009. Major human rights breakthroughs have been made in the area of sport; Jesse…
December 31, 2009
Sports and Human Rights: John Amaechi and Amnesty International's Brian Dooley
John Amaechi (United Kingdom), Retired NBA superstar and Amnesty International Human Rights Ambassador and Brian Dooley (UK), Amnesty International, London spoke on Human Rights and Sports at the International Human Rights Conference associated to the World Out Games, held in Copenhagen in August 2009. Major human rights breakthroughs have been made in the area of sport; Jesse…
December 23, 2009
Regina Manifesto, Part 2: Murray Dobbin on the Future of Canadian Democracy
The author, broadcaster and journalist gave his opinion on the document’s relevance at an event presented by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives in October.