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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A series of speeches and lectures from the finest minds of our time. Fresh ideas from speakers of note.
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
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 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.
December 17, 2009
Armine Yalnizyan: The Regina Manifesto in the 21st Century
The CCPA’s chief economist took the stage in Saskatoon to discuss the continuing importance of the historic document to social democracy in Canada.
November 22, 2009
On Palestine and Israel: A Feature Interview with Rev. Denise Yarbrough
Reverend Yarbrough of the Episcopal Diocese of Rochester, New York, talks with Tariq Jeeroburkhan about the historical role played by Protestant Christian denominations in the conflict.