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John Grimes' Address to the National Press Club Kelly - Dj Rea ReaburnBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.

We're going to hear from Melanie Jolie on research funding leading to international trade. Danielle Smith and Doug Ford on Inter-provincial trade and infrastructure, and energyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.

The Hon. Sitiveni Rabuka's Address to the National Press Club Kelly - Dj Rea ReaburnBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.

francesca albnese reporting on human rights in PalestineBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.

Is the use of Fossil Fuels Hurting our Human Rifgt to Clean EnvironmentBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.

PAR - South Australia Regional Public Transport Review Community Consiltation Webinar Kelly Reaburn.mp3Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.

PAR - The Hon Sussan Ley MP's Address to the National Press Club Kelly ReaburnBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.

The Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP's Address to the National Press Club; Su McCluskey's Address to the Rural & National Address Club of Australia Kelly (DJ Rea) ReaburnBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.

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The Human Rights Council of the United Nations discussed the humanitarian efforts and the humanitarian situation in Myanmar itself. Well, Myanmar is an ancient country, in some ways. During some of its colonial time, it was also known as Burma. Of course, right now it is known as Myanmar, and it has struggled politically.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.

Iran and Israel had been engaged in  years-long shadow war, attacking each other's assets without taking responsibility. Those attacks had ratcheted up considerably during the war in Gaza, sparked by the Palestinian group Hamas's assault on a nearby Israeli community. In October of 2023, we remember this. The two countries were allied until 1979, with the Islamic Revolution in Iran bringing in a regime that opposing the existence of  Israel as a key Part of its ideology. Iran did not recognise Israel's right to exist and seeks its eradication. The country's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khomeini, has called Israel a cancerous tumour that will undoubtedly be uprooted and destroyed. Israel believes that Iran poses a central threat to threat as as evidenced by Tehran's rhetoric, which builds up proxy forces in regions including the Lebanese Shia militant group, Hezbollah, that are sworn to Israel's destruction. Israel accuses Iran of secretly trying to develop nuclear weapons. You're going to hear some statements from Danny Danon, the ambassador to the United NationsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.

Mark Carney, speaking to the press from Parliament Hill, about measures to protect Canadian steel and aluminium industries. Donald Trump has escalated the ridiculous and illegal tariffs to be placed on Canadian steel products. One of the issues is, is that most of the North American aluminium mines exist in Canadian territories. So, Donald Trump claims that he doesn't need aluminium from Canada, that America has its aluminium. Well, that's not exactly true. He does need Canadian aluminium steel products, so Mr. Carney is announcing some measures to protect those products, to protect those industries from the tariffs and help keep all of those, all of those workers with jobs, and help keep them, keep the industry moving smoothly. Okay, so Mr. Carney is also joined by the ministers of finance and the Minister of Industry as well as the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, as he makes his announcement about protecting the steel and aluminium for Canada. This is also coming just a couple days after the end of the G7 summit in Alberta, if we also remember correctly, when there were some announcements about Iran and Israel and Mr. Trump left the talks early before think Mr. Carney and him could have some serious considerations about what it is they're going to talk about to find a really good financial path and trade deal for both the United States and Canada. Mr. Carney also said in an interview at the end of the G7 summit that there was an active and valid trade deal between the US and Canada with the USMCA. Human Rights Commission and inquiries into what is going on with the list, with the judicial end of holding people accountable for war crimes And and for withdrawing humanitarian aid and trying to starve people until they die off, limiting and and stealing, stealing and destruction of cultural items that would help future generations identify with being Palestinian. Military units can be held accountable. That individuals can also be held accountable for crimes against humanity and war crimes, for example, they're going to discuss this a little bit further, where Israeli citizens were held as hostages by The Hamas constitutes a war crimes and crimes against humanity. And with all that being said, they want to hold each individual accountable for their crimes. They are also discussion about some of the people that have been arrested, and they don't even know how many people Israel is holding accountable for such crimes because there hasn't been any due process put forth to or trials to put forth to figure out the evidence of Each individual as they had a part in the holding of Israeli hostage citizens hostage during the during that time period from It was almost two years, along with that, there they they have named individual units. They could be held accountable for the destruction of civilian sites in Gaza by the Israeli Defense Forces there, there, when they talk about accountability, want to make sure that people understand that not only could your military unit be held responsible, but you could be held responsible in certain acts, and they want to make sure that for these war crimes, that people are held responsible and that they do suffer some some consequences, and not just some military in some cases, some military tribunals have been held, and Israel has swept the results of those under the rug, rather than making it evident what the consequences were to soldiers who have committed such war crimes, or they have done things violence against women and civilians, or with withdrawing of humanitarian aid, such as food and clean water, they so this commission was to make sure that that these, these people who who commit these acts, are treated and shown to be criminals in a humanitarian way. So we're going to hear about that in this next episode. And we're going to also hear about from the United Nations press floor about ongoing military actions between Iran and Israel, as well as some other things that have come up between Palestine and Israel again, more recent actions and what the United Nations themselves are trying to do to push forward with humanitarian effort so that all parties have their rights supported, and all parties are acting within the rules of international law. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.

Donald Trump, in some of his rants, is asking for an unconditional surrender from Iran. He's asking them to step away from all of their nuclear capabilities, and he is giving them no other choice, or there could be the consequences of the US military entering the conflict between Israel and Iran. The question is, of course, really about the conflicts in the Middle East. They are ongoing, and they don't seem to end. They die out, and then they resurface again. Somebody does something politically that irritates somebody, and then the whole fight begins all over again. Is the US willing to step in every time something like that happens? Now, according to one of Donald Trump's campaign platforms, he doesn't want to enter long-term wars or somebody else's long-term war that is too costly and costs too many lives, and it doesn't make sense to him. And yet, at this point, he is maybe saying that the United States is going to enter the conflict between Israel and Iran. He did leave the G7 meeting early to go back to Washington, to quote, unquote, maybe deal with some of the things that are happening between Israel and Iran.There were more waves of destruction between the two countries and more. Missiles fired more statements of hate, with Israel saying that they now have total command over the airspace over Iran. Donald Trump did make another comment about that, saying that that was done because of US military equipment, and there is more of that equipment to come. Final comments From the G& SummitMark Carney as he discussed some of the things that happened between him and Donald Trump, and that there are some areas of agreement that stronger borders, more protections for Canadian and US airspace, as in, there is a anti missile program to be put in place, and a horizons radar system to be put in place to protect both countries from the next biggest Arctic country on the other side of the Arctic Ocean is, of course, Russia, and Mr. Putin is more than willing to take action. We've seen that, and there are some while we're talking about about Mr. Putin, he was ejected or not invited to come to the g7 or the g8 and Mr. Carney does address that by saying that the second did he and his country invaded Crimea, and that that was the the reasoning for, for the ejection and for the no invitation, which does kind of make sense, Mr. Putin says that it may have been insulting not to be invited, but it was more a to in response to that, maybe it was more insulting to have your home invaded. Questions on the floor. At the end of the G7, about Mr. Carney. He was being asked about energy and resource supplies, and in which case did they talked about how to negotiate to ensure that Canada is well on its way to being an energy and resource superpower, that Canada is rich in such things like LNG projects, which are part of that package. Premier David Eby, as he talks a little bit about those resources, and he's also going to talk about other trade deals with countries like China and in other parts of the world. He was, he was on a trade mission in Asia to promote British Columbia resources. One of those British Columbia resources is, of course, liquid natural gas. So Mr. Carney was asked about liquid natural gas directly, and he said it's that liquid natural gas is part of a bigger package, just a part of a bigger package. So he was asked a few times about trade agreements with the United States, and one of the more interesting statements that I think Mr. Carney made was that there is a trade agreement. There is a trade agreement. Trade Policy has already been put in place between the US and Canada, and that was with the USMC, and that agreement should still stand. That trade agreement was also negotiated under Donald Trump's first term as president. Mr. Carney also discussed other ways of combating tariffs on steel and aluminium, and there are other ways for Canada to get around those tariffs and to secure what we need here in Canada.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.

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Israel has attacked Iran. It was a preemptive attack, saying that there was an Iranian agenda to eliminate the population of Israel.In Canada The Bill C-5 is still sitting on the table, and that bill is proportionally supposed to fast track projects and making sure that the government can, can just push through a project and get things started, break ground and make things move along, but with it, what this bill also does, it over reaches any chance for strength. It overreaches the treaties and the agreements that have been put in place with the indigenous people Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.

PM Anthony Albanese announces productivity round table to shape economic reformBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.

 June 15 through June 17, the G7 summit will be happening in Alberta, Canada. The big question is whether Donald Trump should be banned from this summit. He is the biggest disruptor in the world. He doesn't want to play with others nicely at all. He wants things to be his way or no way at all. He has ambushed Zelensky. He has tried to ambush Mark Carney, the Prime Minister of Canada. He has attempted to ambush the president of South Africa, who is waiting for him to try to ambush him, and was able to evade his attack, saying that he is committing genocide against the Afrikaners. He has put forth a white supremacy policy. Policies, and he is unjustly and without due process, removing people from the United States and sending them to some encampment in El Salvador.  Unlawful confinement and kidnapping policies are being used by people with masks who are just snatching people off the street. This is what is happening because of his leadership as president.  He has parked the National Guard and Marines in California in an attempt to with scare tactics to stop them from protesting what he is doing, because what he is doing is breaking the Constitution. If any one of those particular members of the Armed Forces opens fire on a citizen in California, they're breaking the Constitution that they were sworn to protect. They, if they don't ignore the executive order to attack us citizens, they're helping Donald Trump to break the constitution that he has no respect for. He has no respect for global happenings. He said, India and Pakistan over the ideas of who gets to control Kashmir, let's go make some money together. We'll do some trade and that'll solve the problem. He is attempting to rape the land of of Ukraine, of of their rare earth mineral minerals, so that they give up their sovereignty to Vladimir Putin. Is this the kind of person who truly represents what the G7 is about, and should this person be allowed to be at this summit in an attempt to disrupt it? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.

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 cent of GDP this fiscal year. Steven MacKinnon (government House leader) and Julie Dabrusin (environment and climate change) respond to questions on Bill C-5, the government's new legislation on bolstering trade between the provinces and territories and moving forward with major infrastructure projects of “national interest.”  Briefing by Julie Bishop, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General on Myanmar, at the informal meeting of the General Assembly, 79th session. "I am deeply saddened to report to distinguished delegates, that the fighting across Myanmar continues and that the humanitarian crisis impacting its people is far worse than when I briefed the General Assembly last October. There has been no end to the violence, let alone any significant pause in the conflict between the warring parties, and the scale of the conflict has escalated over the four years since the military takeover in February 2021. There has been no end to the violence, even though thousands have been killed and thousands more injured; Even though civilians, women and children have been targeted in what should be safe spaces – schools, hospitals and places of worship. There has been no end to the violence, even though towns, villages, markets and other infrastructure have been bombed; Nor because of the immense humanitarian needs of over 20 million people, nor because the health system is collapsing, foreign direct investment is evaporating, and the economy is floundering. There has been no end to the violence, notwithstanding the calls of neighbouring countries and ASEAN, or the appeals of the General Assembly and the Security Council. Alarmingly, there has been no end to the violence even after the country was struck by a massive 7.7-magnitude earthquake that devastated not only parts of Nay Pyi Taw, Mandalay and Sagaing, but was so powerful that it impacted Thailand, China and other neighbouring nations. What will it take to end the violence? What will it take to cease hostilities in Myanmar so that we can begin a journey to peace and reconciliation? For if there is no end to the violence, Myanmar is on a path to self-destruction".Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.

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 is going to actually have to suffer. Case in point, one of the one of the big, big things in Richmond BC is the Massey tunnel. And of course, there's talk about, should we put another tunnel in, or should we put a bridge in? And one of the first things that popped up is the marine life and the shadow that the bridge would cause on the marine life increasing because of temperature changes, because of the shadow, Would it increase algae? How would it affect other marine life in that particular area, there's a lot of a lot of if bins, least of the if bins are the ferries that we actually have to pass under the bridge in order to hit a docking area. So the same thing is also going to hold true with Mark Carney, when he is also after talking to the the the premiers across the country that he is also trying to put through a fast track bill that would do this across the country. It was also fast track things like mining projects, pipelines, that while commerce is an important thing for Canada, it cannot be the absolute number one thing. Let's make a whole bunch of a big pile of money at the same time, we leave behind areas in our country that are ripped apart because of trying to wreak trying to claim the resources that are within, or trying to get them to to to the global market. And this is the concern of the indigenous people, because stewardship and the land are what is most important to the indigenous people. There has been, every time I say that, there has been criticism from other people saying, well, we don't, we don't operate just on environments and ecosystems that we have to operate on money. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.

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 infrastructure gap.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.

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 overwhelming: rising temperatures, acidifying waters, plastic choking marine life, disappearing habitats, and the relentless overexploitation of resources.” He continued, “The health of the ocean is declining, and with it, the well-being of the human being. We actually depend on our ocean supply lines. However, there is still time to change our course—if we act collectively.” He said, “From 9 to 13 June 2025, the global community will gather in Nice, France, for the Third United Nations Ocean Conference, or UNOC3. This will not be just another routine gathering. We hope that it is a pivotal opportunity to accelerate action and mobilize all stakeholders across sectors and borders.” He also said, “UNOC3 will culminate in the adoption of the “Nice Ocean Action Plan” - a concise, action-oriented declaration, along with new and expanded voluntary commitments. This plan will be our collective blueprint to advance SDG 14: to conserve and sustainably use the ocean, seas, and marine resources.” He concluded, “The future of the ocean is not predetermined. It will be shaped by the decisions and the actions we are making now. Let us choose a healthy, resilient ocean—for our generation, and also for generations to come.” French Ambassador Jérôme Bonnafont stated, “The goal for this conference in Nice, for France, is a Nice Agreement that would be for the oceans what the Paris Agreement was for the climate ten years ago.” Maritza Chan Valverde, Permanent Representative of Costa Rica to the United Nations, said, “Accelerating action means cutting decision-making time from years to months, mobilizing all actors, engaging 195 governments, more than 1,000 cities, more 500 corporations and billions of citizens simultaneously. This is an opportunity for the United Nations to be together and to show that we can deliver as one.” She concluded, “The third United Nations Ocean Conference will either reverse ocean decline by 2030 or document humanity's failure to act. Five days, one ocean, a unique opportunity.” The high-level 2025 United Nations Conference to Support the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development (the 2025 UN Ocean Conference) will be co-hosted by France and Costa Rica and held in Nice, France, from 9 – 13 June 2025. The overarching theme of the Conference is “Accelerating action and mobilizing all actors to conserve and sustainably use the ocean”. The Conference will involve all relevant stakeholders, bringing together Governments, the United Nations system, intergovernmental organizations, international financial institutions, other interested international bodies, non-governmental organizations, civil society organizations, academic institutions, the scientific community, the private sector, philanthropic organizations, Indigenous Peoples and local communities and other actors to assess challenges and opportunities relating to, as well as actions taken towards, the implementation of Goal 14. The Conference will build on the previous UN Ocean Conferences, hosted by Sweden and Fiji in 2017 in New York and by Portugal and Kenya in 2022 in Lisbon. The Nice Ocean Action Plan, made up of a political declaration and a list of voluntary commitments from stakeholders, will be adopted following international discussions during the Conference. Website: https://sdgs.un.org/conferences/ocean...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.

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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 two years for all projects. To make that happen, we're standing up a Major Federal Projects Office. It will be a single window for permits, bringing together what used to be scattered across departments. It's about making "One Project, One Review" real. Less red tape, more certainty, better outcomes. And we're doing this not just for speed, but for purpose. Because Canadian energy is not just about domestic prosperity. It's a tool for global stability and transformation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.

Media Conference – Monetary Policy Decision in Australia - 20 May 2025Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.

United Nations World Economic Situation and ProspectsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.

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 participate in any so-called aid operation that does not adhere to international law and the humanitarian principles of humanity, impartiality, independence and neutrality,” he added. He stressed the urgent need for support to UNRWA, saying, “I reiterate my appeal for the urgent and full support of UNRWA's work, including financial support. We reject the repeated displacement of the Gaza population – and we obviously reject any question of forced displacement outside of Gaza.” Turning to Lebanon, Guterres called for full implementation of Security Council resolution 1701. “Sovereignty and territorial integrity of Lebanon must be respected, and the Government of Lebanon must have control over all Lebanese territory,” he said. “I welcome the stated commitment by Lebanese officials to ensure a state monopoly over weapons.” In Sudan, the Secretary-General said a unified international effort was critical to stem worsening conditions. “Renewed and coordinated multilateral engagement is crucial to help stem appalling violence, famine, and mass displacement,” he stated. He thanked the Arab League and African Union for cooperating in a recent high-level meeting. Guterres concluded by commending Iraq's progress in the two decades since the restoration of sovereignty. “I want to recognise and commend the progress Iraq has made... strengthening institutions, resolving disputes through dialogue, providing humanitarian assistance and fostering sustainable development and human rights,” he said. “I sincerely hope that all pending issues will find a just solution by dialogue.” Comments to the media by Al-Harith Idriss al-Harith Mohamed, Permanent Representative of Sudan to the United Nations, on the situation in the Country. Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a press conference in Rome, Italy, where he is attending the inaugural mass of Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican. While in Rome, the prime minister is also meeting with other international leaders. Responding to questions from journalists, Carney comments on the papal inauguration, his government's plan to table its first federal budget in the fall, his upcoming meeting with U.S. Vice-President JD Vance, and his government's position on housing prices.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.

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 police units, as well as in the areas of capacity-building partnerships, Women, Peace, and Security, Safety and Security, Technology, environment, conduct and accountability and strategic communications and Information Integrity. Participants at the B7 summit in Ottawa take questions from the press. Hosted by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, the three-day summit brings together business leaders from G7 countries to discuss economic challenges and make policy recommendations. Speaking with reporters are chamber representatives Candace Laing (president and CEO) and Matthew Holmes (executive vice president and chief of public policy), as well as Michael Kovrig (senior adviser, Asia-Pacific for the International Crisis Group), Shachi Kurl (president of the Angus Reid Institute), and Erin O'Toole (managing director, ADIT North America and former leader of the Conservative Party of Canada).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.

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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/support.

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, doctors and allied health professionals. He is joined at the news conference in Victoria by provincial Health Minister Josie Osborne.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.

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 a joint press conference in Ottawa to demand a full review of Canada's medical assistance in dying (MAiD) law. Alex Schadenberg, executive director of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition and Angelina Ireland, executive director of the Delta Hospice Society, deliver remarks and take questions from reporters. Representatives from the Campaign Life Coalition hold a news conference on Parliament Hill ahead of the National March for Life, which takes place this year on May 8. The organization is expected to raise concerns over the proposed policies of the re-elected Liberal government, including Prime Minister Mark Carney's pledge to cover some costs of in-vitro fertilization Rod Taylor, the national leader of the Christian Heritage Party, holds a news conference in Ottawa to offer suggestions to the newly elected Liberal government.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.

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 prospect of the country becoming the 51st US state while welcoming the prime minister to the White House. Carney won election last month promising to "stand up" to Trump, who has imposed tariffs on some Canadian products and sometimes talks about annexing the country. The former central banker responded with a firm but measured tone after the president proposed a "wonderful marriage" of incorporating Canada into the US. Despite a strained relationship recently between the once-close neighbours, the two men also lavished praise on each other in what was a largely cordial Oval Office meeting. The US president, who accuses Canada of not doing enough to stop the flow of fentanyl south, has levied similar duties on steel and aluminium. Tuesday's meeting was the first time the two had met since Carney won Canada's general election on 28 April, a victory many have credited to concerns in that country about Trump.owing 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.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.

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 discusses the increasing erosion of the rules-based international order and calls on countries like Canada to do more push back against this trend and position itself as a defender of human rights across the globe. British Columbia Premier David Eby announces the launch of “The Clean Energy Action Plan,” a strategy to harness the province's clean-electricity reserves, drive economic growth and bolster energy security.  He is joined at the news conference in Victoria by Adrian Dix, the minister of energy and climate solutions, Brittny Anderson, the minister of state for local governments and rural communities, and Chris O'Riley, the president and CEO of BC Hydro. Premier Eby also comments on the April 26 attack at a Filipino street festival in Vancouver that killed 11 people. Additionally, he discusses U.S. President Donald Trump's continued threats against Canada's sovereignty and on the ongoing trade war between the two countries.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.

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 provincial ministers Mickey Amery (justice), Rebecca Schulz (environment and protected areas) and Nathan Neudorf (affordability and utilities). British Columbia Premier David Eby announces new legislation that aims to speed up building permit approvals to allow the province to deliver key infrastructure projects faster. Priority projects will include schools, hospitals and major transportation infrastructure. He is joined at the news conference in Victoria by Bowinn Ma, the province's infrastructure minister Peacekeeping Chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix today (24 Apr) told reporters in New York that the Peacekeeping Ministerial 2025, taking place in Berlin on 13-14 May, will be “a very important opportunity” for the UN and Member States to determine how to address challenges to ensure peacekeeping remains an “important, viable, credible and effective tool of the United Nations and multilateralism in the future.” Lacroix said another issue to be discussed will be “how we can make peacekeeping more cost effective, because we are aware that we are operating, and we will be operating under increasingly severe financial constraints.” He confirmed that Secretary-General António Guterres “will be participating in the Berlin meeting in two weeks' time.” Joining Lacroix, Germany's State Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Defence, Nils Hilmer said, “we are convinced that UN peacekeeping has proven to be one of the most important tools the international community has an international crisis management. However, we still face many challenges with regards to changing conflict dynamics, disinformation campaign, or targeting missions. Hence, it is all the more important to discuss about the future of peacekeeping.” Hilmer said, “we want to provide a forum for Member States to discuss how we can continue making UN peacekeeping strong, effective and fit for the future,” adding that “by participating at the Berlin Ministerial, delegations can underline their political support for UN peacekeeping, contribute to closing critical capability gaps, and reinvigorate UN peacekeeping reform efforts.” The results of the discussions, he said, “will provide important input to the UN Secretary-General's review on the future of all forms of peace operations mandated in the Pact for the Future.” The goal of the Berlin Ministerial, Hilmer explained, will be to “ensure UN peacekeeping remains at a sufficient level of preparedness for both current and potential future missions, and we want to increase overall mission effectiveness while enhancing safety and security of our personnel deployed.” Germany's Director-General for International Order, United Nations, and Disarmament at the Federal Foreign Office, Katharina Stasch, said the Berlin Ministerial's aim, “is really to provide a follow up to the Pact for the Future. Actions must follow words.” Responding to journalists' questions, Lacroix said, “the United States is and has always been a very important part, and I should say, also a very important supporter of peacekeeping operation throughout the years. And we look forward to continuing cooperation with the United States. Now, when it comes to finances, I think that in any case, we are looking at times where financial resources will be limited. I think a very important challenge, to all of us really, is how we can improve the cost efficiency of peacekeeping.” He said, “we operate on mandates, you know, those mandates are given to us by Member States, by the Security Council. We keep telling our Member States, please prioritize those mandates. You know, make sure that, you know, we know what are the key mandated tasks from your point of view that we have to implement. And then please give us an adequate level of resources, and please pay on time and in full.” Leading up to the 80th anniversary of the United Nations and marking the 10-year anniversary of the Leaders' Summit on Peacekeeping, the 2025 Berlin UN Peacekeeping Ministerial is the latest in a series of meetings held at the Head of State, Government, or Ministerial level. The UN Peacekeeping Ministerial will serve as a high-level political forum to discuss the future of peacekeeping and for Member States to express and demonstrate their political support. It will also provide a platform for delegations to announce substantial pledges in support of closing capability gaps and adapting peace operations to better respond to existing challenges and new realities, in line with the pledging guide.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.

Anthony Albanese addresses the National Press Club ahead of election day in AustraliaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.

Mark Carney PMBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.

Filippo Grand Violence Has Become a Currency of Our AgeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.

National Dawn Service  Anzac Day 2025 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.

Why Public Transit is BetterBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.

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 disintegrative disorder and an unspecified form of pervasive developmental disorder. Some people still use the term "Asperger's syndrome," which is generally thought to be at the mild end of autism spectrum disorder.Autism spectrum disorder begins in early childhood and eventually causes problems functioning in society — socially, in school and at work, for example. Often children show symptoms of autism within the first year. A small number of children appear to develop normally in the first year, and then go through a period of regression between 18 and 24 months of age when they develop autism symptoms.While there is no cure for autism spectrum disorder, intensive, early treatment can make a big difference in the lives of many children.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.

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 Pierre Poilievre's proposed plan to dismantle illegal encampments, which was announced earlier in the da Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre addresses supporters at a campaign rally in Vaughan, Ontario.  He is joined by Conservative candidates Anna Roberts (King—Vaughan) and Michael Guglielmin (Vaughan—Woodbridge), as well as Anaida Poilievre. At a campaign event in Winnipeg, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh reacts to reports that U.S. President Donald Trump mentioned the idea of Canada becoming the 51st state in his March 28 call with Mark Carney. Singh discusses the need for transparency when it comes to future negotiations between the federal government and the Trump administration. He is joined by Leah Gazan, NDP candidate for Winnipeg Centre, and Melissa Dvorak, president of the Winnipeg Labour Council. Singh faces questions from reporters on whether Trump's comments constitute foreign meddling in the federal election.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.

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.  Canadian voters head to the polls on April 28.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.

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 introductory remarks are Sean Casey, Liberal candidate for Charlottetown, and Greg Naterer, vice-president, academic and research at the University of Prince Edward Island. Carney faces questions from reporters on the Liberal party's election platform, which promises $130 billion in new spending while running deficits until at least the fiscal year 2028-2029. With one week until election day, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre holds a news conference in Scarborough, Ont., and lays out his party's housing plan. He pledges that a Conservative government would build 2.3 million new homes over the next five years. Poilievre also comments on the passing of Pope Francis, who died this morning at 88 years old.  Greg Brady, the Conservative candidate for Ajax, provides opening remarks.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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.