Podcasts about canadian prime minister stephen harper

Remember the Conservative “snitch line” of 2015?! The Conservative Party hasn't always been like… this. Let's talk about how the party has shifted ideologies since the Harper government, and debunk a few common conspiracies about Mark Carney along the way.In Episode 110 of The Bill Kelly Podcast, Bill discusses the upcoming Canadian election, focusing on the candidates Pierre Poilievre and Mark Carney. The conversation delves into the changing dynamics of the Conservative Party, the implications of past government actions, and the importance of informed voting. The host emphasizes the need for strong leadership and the responsibility of voters to engage in the electoral process.Now, you can BECOME A CHANNEL MEMBER for exclusive perks! Check out our YouTube page for more video and podcast content. Don't forget to like, follow and subscribe across our channels! Thank you.Listen to The Bill Kelly Podcast everywhere: https://kite.link/the-bill-kelly-podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBillKellyPodcast/featuredBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thisisbillkelly.bsky.socialFacebook: https://facebook.com/TheBillKellyPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisbillkelly/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisbillkelly/SubStack: billkelly.substack.com/ FURTHER READINGConservatives pledge funds, tip line to combat 'barbaric cultural practices' 'The Conservative government is not afraid to defend Canadian values,' Tory candidate says Lucas Powers · CBC News · Posted: Oct 02, 2015 1:38 PM EDT | Last Updated: October 2, 2015Mark Carney - Political beginnings (Wikipedia): According to Carney, in 2012, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper asked Carney—who was then governor of the Bank of Canada—if he would join the Conservative government as minister of finance... This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billkelly.substack.com/subscribe

The re-election of President Donald Trump has sent reverberations throughout Mexico and Canada, the United States' closest neighbors and largest trading partners. Of particular concern is Trump's threat to impose tariffs on Canadian and Mexican exports into the United States, a threat which will undoubtedly color U.S. relations with its two neighbors and provides an insight into the likely directions of a Trump administration trade policy, which will emphasize striking an accord on sensitive issues like trade deficits, migration and border security, and defense.  In this episode, Christopher Hernandez-Roy sits down with Dr. Meredith Lilly, Professor and Simon Reisman Chair in International Economic Policy at Carleton University and former Foreign Affairs and International Trade Advisor to Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Together, they discuss the state of U.S.-Canada relations and how they are likely to evolve under the Trump administration. They also delve into the ways North America as a whole may be impacted, and the future of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada free trade agreement which Trump helped negotiate in his first term.

Subscribe to Global Analyst by Adrian Day. Receive a 10 percent discount when you subscribe with the FERG coupon code: https://www.adriandayglobalanalyst.com/subscribe-now Publisher Fergus Hodgson delves into "Right Here, Right Now: Politics and Leadership in the Age of Disruption," written by former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper. In this video, Hodgson presents the book as an essential guide to modern conservative thought. Harper eloquently argues that conservatism is about “seeing the world as it is,” rather than striving for ideological purity. He emphasizes the significance of the nation-state as a crucial institution, countering globalist dominance. He believes that the nation-state provides a core identity for people, and that patriotism should be embraced—especially within Western civilization. During times of rapid innovation and uncertainty, people naturally gravitate toward their nations. "Right Here, Right Now" offers insightful ideas on how conservatives can navigate these disruptive times effectively. Read the article: https://impunityobserver.com/2020/09/02/stephen-harper-tough-love-never-trumpers/

On May 27, 2021, a shocking story out of British Columbia swept through Canada and eventually the entire world. The Kamloops Indian Band announced they had discovered 215 unmarked graves of schoolchildren under the ground of a former residential school. Everyone from the BBC to The New York Times speedily published a version of the headline: "Mass Graves of Indigenous Children Found in Canada." Canadian Prime Minister mourned the news, promising to provide funding and flying Canadian flags half-mast the next day. And the next day. And the eight months that followed. The backlash sparked a fire -- literally. Protesters took out their fury on churches across the country, vandalizing at least 100 and burning several to the ground. One Minister of Parliament likened the reckoning to Canada's "George Floyd moment." The Canadian government gave $8M to the Kamloops Band -- $250M to Indians total -- to honor the deceased and comfort their community. After all, the Kamloops discovery led to dozens more across the country. Canada was ready to make peace with their horrid past. Fast forward three years later and... not a single body has been found. We reached out to Dr. Thomas Flanagan, a retired college professor and former senior adviser to ex-Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, who wrote a bestselling book in Canada called "Grave Error." He details what he believes has been one giant lie and shares his evidence for thinking this. Here is a link to his book: https://www.amazon.com/Grave-Error-Mi... If you live in Canada or have some insight on this story, please send us an email at wethe66@rocanews.com. We look forward to reading the comments and hearing your thoughts.

The UN Security Council is expected to debate a resolution today offered by Algeria that would demand an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The Biden administration has signaled it will veto such an initiative. That's the good news. The bad news is that the United States will reportedly offer an alternative calling for a temporary ceasefire and oppose an Israeli ground offensive against Hamas' last stronghold in Rafah. Like King Solomon's Biblical ruling, it would split the difference, but kill the proverbial baby by ensuring Israel's defeat. There is, of course, another option. As former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper recently pointed out, Hamas could surrender. In fact, on December 20th, Secretary of State Tony Blinken actually called for Hamas to do so, observing: “This is over tomorrow if Hamas does that.”  The U.S. must ensure Hamas surrenders, not Israel.  This is Frank Gaffney.

Thrilled to share Part One of my conversation with Jessica, a political educator and former government staff. Our discussion spanned a range of crucial topics, and I truly enjoyed the insightful exchange of ideas. Here's a snapshot of what we covered: Plain Language in Politics: Emphasizing the importance of clear communication in the often complex realm of politics. The Turnoff Effect: Exploring why the current political system might be disconnecting with the average person and ways to bridge the gap. School Memories: Reflecting on a visit from the Conservative Party's Kim Campbell to Kitsilano Secondary School during my grade 12 year. George Orwell's Influence: Examining the impact of Orwell's views on political language and its manipulation. American vs Canadian Politics: Comparing the distinctive styles of political engagement in the United States and Canada. Stephen Harper's Style: Analyzing the delivery style of former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Local Touch: Discussing the Stanley Park Train and its intriguing connection to Vancouver's political scene, including Mayor Ken Sims. NDP, Liberals, and Communication: Exploring communication styles between the NDP and Liberal parties. Political Faith: Addressing the growing disconnect between the average person and their political party. Left vs Right: Defining the crucial distinctions between left-wing and right-wing politics. Government Inaction: Examining the consequences of political inaction. Divide and Conquer Tactics: Unpacking strategies employed in the political landscape. Conservative vs Right-Wing: Clarifying the differences between conservative and right-wing politics. Federal vs Provincial Parties: Understanding the distinctions within the political spectrum at different levels. Libertarians and Greens: Exploring the ideologies of Libertarian and Green parties.

Saxophonist Carson Freeman joins us for this week's episode. Carson has developed a distinctive style that has propelled him into the performance spotlight. In 2010, he was awarded the Canadian Smooth Jazz Wind Instrumentalist of the Year and has since performed with renowned artists such as Michael Bublé, M.C. Hammer, and Diana Krall. Freeman has also shared the stage with other notable musicians, including Dave Koz and Gino Vannelli, and has been a member of Andy Kim's band since 2017. He has appeared on national television and performed for prominent figures like Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and celebrities such as Sarah Jessica Parker and Catherine Zeta-Jones. We connect with Carson over the Internet, and he shares his incredible story with us in this episode.New Merch Out Now! [Don't forget to check out The DNA Project Merch code “PODCAST” for 20 % off your first purchase!!]YouTube SubscribeAudio SubscribeWant More Carson?InstagramThank you to our Sponsor:The DNA Project Opening Credits: Daniel Cowans, Musical Director @ The DNA ProjectProduced By: Anthony Lewis and Diriki Palmer The DNA Project – All rights reserved 2023Mentioned in this episode:Captivate

Customer service across different industries has been on the decline during the pandemic and it continues to be a trending problem even with a fully reopened economy. So, why is this happening? Staffing shortages, and the increased use of automated customer service are just some of the influencing factors. Larry Isaacs, President of the Firkin Group of Pubs, Shaun Belding, a global expert on customer experience, and Jeff Doucette, General Manager of Field Agent Canada all join to discuss. ---- ALBERTA PREMIER JASON KENNEY RESIGNS Last night there was a seismic change in Canada

On this episode of The Global Exchange is a panel discussion from our 2022 Annual State of Trade Conference: Doing Trade in Disrupted Times. Sharon Singh, John Weekes, Meredith Lilly, and John Boscariol talk about environment, society, and governance provisions and their inclusion in global trade. This conference was made possible thanks to the support of Amazon, the Reisman Chair in International Economic Policy, and UPS Canada Participants' bios Sharon Singh is a partner at Bennett Jones. She provides advice on regulatory, governance, environmental, and Aboriginal law to infrastructure, mining, energy, construction, and agribusiness sectors. She is recognized for her proven ability to create collaborative relationships with Indigenous nations, local communities and regulators, and implementing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) practises and reporting within organizations Meredith Lilly is an Associate Professor at Carleton University where she holds the Simon Reisman Chair in International Affairs focused on trade policy. Dr. Lilly is a national award-winning researcher with extensive experience in public policy development and executive branch decision making. She previously served as Foreign Affairs and International Trade Advisor to Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and oversaw within the Prime Minister's Office the conclusion of Canada's free-trade negotiations with the European Union, South Korea, and the Trans-Pacific Partnership among other files. Her current research is focused on international labour mobility and Canada-US trade relations. She is also a frequent media commentator on North American trade relations and the US Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA). John Weekes is an expert in international trade policy and trade agreements. He represented Canada in trade negotiations and at various international trade meetings. He was Canada's ambassador to the WTO from 1995 to 1999. From 1991 to 1994 he served as Canada's chief negotiator for NAFTA. He was ambassador to GATT during the Uruguay Round of multilateral trade negotiations. In the 1970s, he participated in the Tokyo Round of GATT negotiations. Most recently he served as a senior business adviser at Bennett Jones LLP from 2010 until his retirement from the firm in December 2021 John W. Boscariol is head of McCarthy Tetrault's International Trade & Investment Law Group and a partner in their Litigation Group. He helps clients understand how international trade agreements and foreign investment laws impact their business. John assists clients through the tangle of regulatory impediments faced by Canadian companies seeking to expand their business globally, and to international businesses entering the Canadian market. Host Bio Colin Robertson is a former diplomat, and Vice President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, https://www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson Recording Date: 8 Mar 2022. Give 'The Global Exchange' a review on Apple Podcast! Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on Linkedin. Head over to our website www.cgai.ca for more commentary. Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

This week, Ben sits down with columnist for Troy Media and Loonie Politics, contributor to the National Post and Washington Times, and former speechwriter to former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Michael Taube, and Freedom Convoy organizer Harold Jonker. Michael Taube tells Ben why he believes that the leadership over the entirety of Justin Trudeau's tenure ultimately led to this moment, and how he thinks this saga may play out. Later, Harold Junker discusses what the Freedom Convoy hopes to gain from their protest, and how media coverage has misrepresented their group. Follow Ben on Twitter: @BDomenech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 110 – In the wake of the 20th anniversary of 9/11, how are we to understand the Middle East today? How should Western Christians approach Israel and all things Jewish? What about Bible prophecy in light of the Jewish state today? Who are the enemies and the allies of the West, and of Israel, in the Middle East today? Stephanie is joined again by Joel Rosenberg, New York Times bestselling author of novels and nonfiction books with nearly 5 million copies in print. This is part 2 of Joel Rosenberg's exclusive interview with Stephanie. Make sure to first listen to part 1, episode 109! An evangelical Christian, dual U.S.-Israeli citizen and global influencer living in Jerusalem, Joel Rosenberg embodies the Gospel Spice mission to inspire you to taste and see that the Lord is good, through an in-depth experience of the cultural flavors of Scripture. Joel is an unmatched storyteller with a contagious passion for Christ and his people. This makes him the ideal Gospel Spice anniversary guest as we celebrate our 2nd anniversary this month! Not to mention, Stephanie has been a fan of his books and political analyses for almost 20 years now. In his latest book, Enemies and Allies, Joel asks, “do recent changes in the Middle East signal peace?” One Arab country after another is signing historic, game-changing peace, trade, investment, and tourism deals with Israel. At the same time, Russia, Iran, and Turkey are forming a highly dangerous alliance that could threaten the Western powers. Meanwhile, the U.S. is drawing down its military forces in the Mideast and focusing on matters closer to home. Where's it all heading? Enemies and Allies takes readers behind closed doors in the Middle East and introduce them to the very kings and crown princes, presidents and prime ministers who are leading the change. Today, Joel also tells us about his Jewish family and growing up in America, before moving to Israel with his wife Lynn and his four sons in 2014. We talk spices and Jewish flavors – spiritually and literally! Joel takes us on a tour into Jerusalem—its streets, flavors, smells and most importantly, its uniquely global culture today. How is the Jewish Christian church doing today? Make sure to listen to find out! How can we understand what is happening in the Middle East today, from Afghanistan and Tehran to Jerusalem and Amman? Joel Rosenberg joins us to share a sobering truth about our world today: “To misunderstand the nature and threat of evil is to risk being blindsided by it.” This applies spiritually, but also politically today more than ever, as history has shown. Then we move on to more personal things: how does Joel study Scripture in general, and prophecy in particular? How does his expertise on all things Mideast inform his thriller writing? What should we Christians know about the Middle East today to understand our world? How does our perspective on Israel inform our faith? And, how does prophecy build faith? We talk about expanding our view of God to make Him our delight and glorify Him – a topic near and dear Stephanie's heart, as you might know! How does Joel use his thriller-writing talent to sneak in other topics? Well, you GOT to hear Joel's analogy of the meatloaf smoothie. It's got to do with leveraging our entertainment culture to share the gospel, and it is irresistible. And then, how should Christians view Israel? This is a heavy question with answers ranging from disdain, to ignorance, to idolatry. Joel brings a balanced, discerning view that is sure to inform your approach to all things Jewish—spiritually and yes, politically too. This leads us to a conversation about the famous Abraham accords that normalized relationships between Israel and 4 Muslim nations in 2020: how do these breakthrough accords inform our attitude as Christians today? How about Iran? How about Afghanistan and the role of the US in the Middle East today? MORE ABOUT JOEL ROSENBERG Joel has been profiled by the New York Times, the Washington Times, and the Jerusalem Post and has appeared on hundreds of radio and TV programs in the U.S., Canada, and around the world. As a sought-after speaker, he has addressed audiences at the White House, the Pentagon, the U.S. Capitol, the Israeli president's residence, the Israeli Knesset, the European Union parliament in Brussels, and business and faith conferences in North America and around the world. Joel became famous in 2002 when writing novels that had the uncanny tendency to become reality. He says, “Before my first political thriller was released, I had never in my life been on national television. Nor had I been on but a few small radio shows. But when The Last Jihad was published in November of 2002, I suddenly found myself interviewed on more than 160 radio and TV programs. Sean Hannity. Rush Limbaugh. Michael Reagan. Fox News. MSNBC. I had the opportunity to talk to more than twenty million people in less than sixty days. The media was intrigued that anyone could have written a novel that opened with a plane hijacked by radical Islamic terrorists flying a kamikaze attack into an American city and then led to a war between the United States and Iraq over terrorism and weapons of mass destruction. They were even more intrigued that I'd begun writing nine months before 9/11 and had finished the book before any of it had ever happened for real. How was this possible? Did I work for the CIA? Did I have some sort of inside information? To each host I would explain how after more than a decade in Washington as a senior advisor to a number of U.S. and Israeli leaders including Steve Forbes, Benjamin Netanyahu, and Natan Sharansky, I had decided to write a political thriller about a War on Terror I was convinced was coming and how such a war might be triggered. I explained the research I had done, and the process I'd gone through of writing a first novel. Such questions only intensified after my second thriller, The Last Days, was published in October 2003. It opened with the death of Yasser Arafat and an American president pushing hard for peace and democracy in the Middle East. Thirteen months after it was published, Arafat died, and two months later President Bush decided to make democracy in the Middle East the centerpiece of his second term agenda. What was particularly odd was that the first few pages of Days put readers inside a U.S. diplomatic convoy heading into Gaza as part of the peace process that would involve an Israeli pullout from Gaza and the West Bank when that convoy was attacked by a massive explosion. Just two weeks before Days hit bookstores, something terrible happened. A U.S. diplomatic convoy heading into Gaza as part of the peace process was suddenly attacked by a massive explosion. Among the readers of his books are Vice President Mike Pence, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, former President George W. Bush, former CIA Director Porter Goss, former Delta Force Commander General Jerry Boykin, former senior White House advisor Jason Greenblatt, Jordan's King Abdullah II, former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, former Israeli Interior Minister Natan Sharansky, former Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon, and many other US, Israeli, Arab and other foreign leaders. Joel's latest non-fiction book, “Enemies and Allies,” releases this week and is already poised to become a global bestseller (you can order it here: https://joelrosenberg.com/non-fiction/). Do recent changes in the Middle East signal peace? One Arab country after another is signing historic, game-changing peace, trade, investment, and tourism deals with Israel. At the same time, Russia, Iran, and Turkey are forming a highly dangerous alliance that could threaten the Western powers. Meanwhile, the U.S. is drawing down its military forces in the Mideast and focusing on matters closer to home. Where's it all heading? Enemies and Allies will take readers behind closed doors in the Middle East and introduce them to the very kings and crown princes, presidents and prime ministers who are leading the change. Make sure to go to and subscribe at Allarab.news and AllIsrael.com for regular updates. For more information, visit joelrosenberg.com and follow Joel on Twitter (@joelcrosenberg) and Facebook (facebook.com/JoelCRosenberg). Support us!

Episode 109 – With the 20th anniversary of 9/11 barely behind us, how are we to understand the Middle East today? How should Western Christians approach Israel and all things Jewish? What about Bible prophecy in light of the Jewish state today? Who are the enemies and the allies of the West, and of Israel, in the Middle East today? Stephanie is joined by Joel Rosenberg, New York Times bestselling author of novels and nonfiction books with nearly 5 million copies in print, to celebrate our 2nd anniversary this month. Their conversation was so fascinating that we will publish it in two episodes this week (episode 109, this one, and episode 110 on September 15, 2021). An evangelical Christian, dual U.S.-Israeli citizen and global influencer living in Jerusalem, Joel Rosenberg embodies the Gospel Spice mission to inspire you to taste and see that the Lord is good, through an in-depth experience of the cultural flavors of Scripture. Joel is an unmatched storyteller with a contagious passion for Christ and his people. This makes him the ideal Gospel Spice anniversary guest! Not to mention, Stephanie has been a fan of his books and political analyses for almost 20 years now. In his latest book, Enemies and Allies, Joel asks, “do recent changes in the Middle East signal peace?” One Arab country after another is signing historic, game-changing peace, trade, investment, and tourism deals with Israel. At the same time, Russia, Iran, and Turkey are forming a highly dangerous alliance that could threaten the Western powers. Meanwhile, the U.S. is drawing down its military forces in the Mideast and focusing on matters closer to home. Where's it all heading? Enemies and Allies takes readers behind closed doors in the Middle East and introduce them to the very kings and crown princes, presidents and prime ministers who are leading the change. Today, Joel also tells us about his Jewish family and growing up in America, before moving to Israel with his wife Lynn and his four sons in 2014. We talk spices and Jewish flavors – spiritually and literally! Joel takes us on a tour into Jerusalem—its streets, flavors, smells and most importantly, its uniquely global culture today. How is the Jewish Christian church doing today? Make sure to listen to find out! How can we understand what is happening in the Middle East today, from Afghanistan and Tehran to Jerusalem and Amman? Joel Rosenberg joins us to share a sobering truth about our world today: “To misunderstand the nature and threat of evil is to risk being blindsided by it.” This applies spiritually, but also politically today more than ever, as history has shown. Then we move on to more personal things: how does Joel study Scripture in general, and prophecy in particular? How does his expertise on all things Mideast inform his thriller writing? What should we Christians know about the Middle East today to understand our world? How does our perspective on Israel inform our faith? And, how does prophecy build faith? We talk about expanding our view of God to make Him our delight and glorify Him – a topic near and dear Stephanie's heart, as you might know! How does Joel use his thriller-writing talent to sneak in other topics? Well, you GOT to hear Joel's analogy of the meatloaf smoothie. It's got to do with leveraging our entertainment culture to share the gospel, and it is irresistible. And then, how should Christians view Israel? This is a heavy question with answers ranging from disdain, to ignorance, to idolatry. Joel brings a balanced, discerning view that is sure to inform your approach to all things Jewish—spiritually and yes, politically too. This leads us to a conversation about the famous Abraham accords that normalized relationships between Israel and 4 Muslim nations in 2020: how do these breakthrough accords inform our attitude as Christians today? How about Iran? How about Afghanistan and the role of the US in the Middle East today? MORE ABOUT JOEL ROSENBERG Joel has been profiled by the New York Times, the Washington Times, and the Jerusalem Post and has appeared on hundreds of radio and TV programs in the U.S., Canada, and around the world. As a sought-after speaker, he has addressed audiences at the White House, the Pentagon, the U.S. Capitol, the Israeli president's residence, the Israeli Knesset, the European Union parliament in Brussels, and business and faith conferences in North America and around the world. Joel became famous in 2002 when writing novels that had the uncanny tendency to become reality. He says, “Before my first political thriller was released, I had never in my life been on national television. Nor had I been on but a few small radio shows. But when The Last Jihad was published in November of 2002, I suddenly found myself interviewed on more than 160 radio and TV programs. Sean Hannity. Rush Limbaugh. Michael Reagan. Fox News. MSNBC. I had the opportunity to talk to more than twenty million people in less than sixty days. The media was intrigued that anyone could have written a novel that opened with a plane hijacked by radical Islamic terrorists flying a kamikaze attack into an American city and then led to a war between the United States and Iraq over terrorism and weapons of mass destruction. They were even more intrigued that I'd begun writing nine months before 9/11 and had finished the book before any of it had ever happened for real. How was this possible? Did I work for the CIA? Did I have some sort of inside information? To each host I would explain how after more than a decade in Washington as a senior advisor to a number of U.S. and Israeli leaders including Steve Forbes, Benjamin Netanyahu, and Natan Sharansky, I had decided to write a political thriller about a War on Terror I was convinced was coming and how such a war might be triggered. I explained the research I had done, and the process I'd gone through of writing a first novel. Such questions only intensified after my second thriller, The Last Days, was published in October 2003. It opened with the death of Yasser Arafat and an American president pushing hard for peace and democracy in the Middle East. Thirteen months after it was published, Arafat died, and two months later President Bush decided to make democracy in the Middle East the centerpiece of his second term agenda. What was particularly odd was that the first few pages of Days put readers inside a U.S. diplomatic convoy heading into Gaza as part of the peace process that would involve an Israeli pullout from Gaza and the West Bank when that convoy was attacked by a massive explosion. Just two weeks before Days hit bookstores, something terrible happened. A U.S. diplomatic convoy heading into Gaza as part of the peace process was suddenly attacked by a massive explosion. Among the readers of his books are Vice President Mike Pence, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, former President George W. Bush, former CIA Director Porter Goss, former Delta Force Commander General Jerry Boykin, former senior White House advisor Jason Greenblatt, Jordan's King Abdullah II, former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, former Israeli Interior Minister Natan Sharansky, former Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon, and many other US, Israeli, Arab and other foreign leaders. Joel's latest non-fiction book, “Enemies and Allies,” releases this week and is already poised to become a global bestseller (you can order it here: https://joelrosenberg.com/non-fiction/). Do recent changes in the Middle East signal peace? One Arab country after another is signing historic, game-changing peace, trade, investment, and tourism deals with Israel. At the same time, Russia, Iran, and Turkey are forming a highly dangerous alliance that could threaten the Western powers. Meanwhile, the U.S. is drawing down its military forces in the Mideast and focusing on matters closer to home. Where's it all heading? Enemies and Allies will take readers behind closed doors in the Middle East and introduce them to the very kings and crown princes, presidents and prime ministers who are leading the change. Make sure to go to and subscribe at Allarab.news and AllIsrael.com for regular updates. For more information, visit joelrosenberg.com and follow Joel on Twitter (@joelcrosenberg) and Facebook (facebook.com/JoelCRosenberg). Support us!

In this episode of The Global Exchange, you will hear Winston Wen-yi Chen, followed by The Hon. John Manley, Meredith Lilly, VAdm (ret'd) Bruce Donaldson, and Maureen Boyd discuss Canada-Taiwan relations. This episode is an extract from CGAI's webinar on Canada-Taiwan relations, made possible thanks to the support of our strategic sponsors Lockheed Martin and General Dynamics, and thanks to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office. Read our Taiwan series: https://www.cgai.ca/2021_taiwan_series Participants Bio: Winston Wen-yi Chen assumed his duties as head of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Ottawa in June 2018, becoming the tenth Representative in Canada since the Office was established in 1992. Previously, he served in Ottawa (1992-1996) when the office was first established and in Toronto as Director-General of TECO from 2011 to 2013.   The Honourable John Manley, P.C., O.C., is the chair of CGAI's Advisory Council.  Mr. Manley is a former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada. He was first elected to Parliament in 1988, and re-elected three times. From 1993 to 2003 he was a Minister in the governments of Jean Chrétien, serving in the portfolios of Industry, Foreign Affairs and Finance, in addition to being Deputy Prime Minister. An Officer of the Order of Canada, Mr. Manley has received honorary doctorates from Carleton University and the universities of Ottawa, Toronto, Western Ontario and Windsor. (https://www.cgai.ca/advisory_council#Manley) Meredith Lilly is an Associate Professor at Carleton University where she holds the Simon Reisman Chair in International Affairs focused on trade policy. Dr. Lilly is a national award-winning researcher with extensive experience in public policy development and executive branch decision making. She previously served as Foreign Affairs and International Trade Advisor to Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and oversaw within the Prime Minister's Office the conclusion of Canada's free-trade negotiations with the European Union, South Korea, and the Trans-Pacific Partnership among other files. Her current research is focused on international labour mobility and Canada-US trade relations. (https://www.cgai.ca/advisory_council#MeredithLilly) Vice-Admiral (Retired) Bruce Donaldson served for 36 years in the Canadian Armed Forces as a Royal Canadian Naval Officer. Bruce was the Vice Chief of the Defence Staff from July 2010 until his retirement in September 2013. Since retiring from the CAF and relocating to Victoria BC, Bruce has worked with CFN Consultants, a leading consultancy firm specializing in defence and security issues. He is also one of two Board-appointed members of the Royal Roads University Board of Governors, and he chairs the Salvation Army Advisory Board in Greater Victoria. (https://www.cgai.ca/advisory_council#BruceDonaldson) Maureen Boyd is the Founding Director of Carleton University's Initiative for Parliamentary and Diplomatic Engagement, where she provides outreach and policy orientation to parliamentarians and diplomats, including orientation for newly elected Members of Parliament and annually for newly arrived diplomats to Canada. She is chair of the Parliamentary Centre and a member of the International Women's Forum and of Politics and the Pen. She is a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal. (https://www.cgai.ca/maureen_boyd) Host bio: Colin Robertson is a former diplomat, and Vice President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, https://www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson Recording Date: 17 August 2021. Give 'The Global Exchange' a review on Apple Podcast! Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on Linkedin. Head over to our website www.cgai.ca for more commentary. Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

In this episode of The Global Exchange, Colin Robertson speaks to The Hon. John Manley, Dr. Chris Waddell, Dr. Ian Brodie, and Peter Donolo about the place of global affairs in Canadian elections R & R: Leadership: In Turbulent Times by Doris Kearns Goodwin, https://doriskearnsgoodwin.com/books/ The Last Lion: Winston Spencer Churchill: Defender of the Realm, 1940-1965, by Paul Reid and William Manchester – https://www.littlebrown.com/titles/paul-reid/the-last-lion/9780316222143/ Peggy and the Pilgrim by Lyn Cook, https://treeoflifeathome.com/product/pegeen-and-the-pilgrim/ East West Street: On the Origins of "Genocide" and "Crimes Against Humanity" by Philippe Sands – https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/227917/east-west-street-by-philippe-sands/9780525433729 Crisis of the House Divided: An Interpretation of the Issues in the Lincoln-Douglas Debates, 50th Anniversary Edition by Harry V. Jaffa – https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/C/bo6950926.html Participants Bio: The Honourable John Manley, P.C., O.C., is the chair of CGAI's Advisory Council.  Mr. Manley is a former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada. He was first elected to Parliament in 1988, and re-elected three times. From 1993 to 2003 he was a Minister in the governments of Jean Chrétien, serving in the portfolios of Industry, Foreign Affairs and Finance, in addition to being Deputy Prime Minister. An Officer of the Order of Canada, Mr. Manley has received honorary doctorates from Carleton University and the universities of Ottawa, Toronto, Western Ontario and Windsor. (https://www.cgai.ca/advisory_council#Manley) Christopher Waddell is an associate professor and director of Carleton University's School of Journalism and Communication in Ottawa. He also holds the school's Carty Chair in Business and Financial Journalism. He joined Carleton in July 2001 after 10 years at CBC Television News. From 1993 to 2001, he was the network's Parliamentary Bureau Chief in Ottawa. From 1995 to 2001 he was also Executive Producer News Specials for CBC Television, responsible for all national news specials and federal and provincial election and election night coverage during those years. (https://www.cgai.ca/christopher_waddell) Peter Donolo  is a senior adviser to H+K's senior management and to its clients – focusing on strategic communications and public engagement. . Peter was most recently special adviser to the Ontario government on intergovernmental affairs and communications. He is the longest-serving prime ministerial director of communications in Canadian history (to Prime Minister Jean Chrétien), served as a senior executive in the private and public sectors, and also represented Canada abroad as a senior diplomat. (https://www.cgai.ca/peter_donolo) Ian Brodie is an associate professor of political science at the University of Calgary. From 2006 to 2008, Brodie worked as the Chief of Staff for Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper.(https://www.cgai.ca/staff#Brodie) Host bio: Colin Robertson is a former diplomat, and Vice President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, https://www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson Recording Date: 19 August 2021. Give 'The Global Exchange' a review on Apple Podcast! Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on Linkedin. Head over to our website www.cgai.ca for more commentary. Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

Nikola was to make hydrogen powered transport trucks but it was a scam! DHL is trying electric cargo planes for short haul flights! Plus the latest Tesla news. Plus: Tidal power Smoke from forest fires Stephen Harper Tony Seba's ReThinkX has a new report on climate change Nissan LEAF now under $20,000 in United States Brian's Movie Corner When the Storm Fades 2018 from Canada. Brian heard about it on a the podcast High School Sucked. It's filmmaker once pranked Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Tony Seba's RethinkX has released a new report today which outlines how existing tech can greatly reduce greenhouse gas emission faster than we're currently on target to do. Trevor Milton former head of Nikola Motors is arrested for fraud among other charges. Tesla wants tarif reductions for India. Speaking of India, we're biggest in India and Saudi Arabia. Subscribe to our weekly podcast: https://podfollow.com/clean Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-clean-energy-show/id1498854987 Google - https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2NsZWFuZW5lcmd5c2hvdy9mZWVkLnhtbA Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7nIGJi8pZ9EmiJTPY4VOr5 YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzoIKTGAuam6mBd-JyfBtBA/Y Email - cleanenergyshow@gmail.com Voice feedback - https://www.speakpipe.com/CleanEnergyShow TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@cleanenergypod

Joel C. Rosenberg steps into the Interrogation Room to try getting his story straight. To date, he's a New York Times bestselling author with 16 novels and 5 nonfiction books to his credit, which have collectively sold more than 5 million copies. He is also the founder and Editor-in-Chief of two news and analysis websites, www.allisrael.com and allarab.news. Joel worked in the geopolitical space and advised candidates in the US and Israel. Among his readers are former Vice President Mike Pence, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, former President George W. Bush, former CIA Director Porter Goss, former Delta Force Commander General Jerry Boykin, former senior White House advisor Jason Greenblatt, Jordan's King Abdullah II, former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, former Israeli Interior Minister Natan Sharansky, former Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon, and many other US, Israeli, Arab and other foreign leaders. Joel has addressed audiences at the White House, Pentagon, U.S. Capitol, Canadian Parliament, the European Union Parliament, and the Israeli President's Residence. In March 2019, he was invited to meet with President Trump and Vice President Pence in the Oval Office to discuss his work. He was also a keynote speaker at the US State Department's Ministerial on Religious Freedom in the summer of 2019. He is the founder and chairman of The Joshua Fund (www.joshuafund.com), a nonprofit educational and charitable organization he and his wife launched in 2006 to mobilize Christians to "bless Israel and her neighbors in the name of Jesus, according to Genesis 12:1-3.” Joel's latest release is "The Beirut Protocol,” which is his fourth installment in the Marcus Ryker series. In this episode, Joel and host Gavin Reese discuss geopolitical thrillers, research and authenticity, and which fictional characters Joel would call in to rescue him from Hezbollah terrorists. Joel's works: https://www.amazon.com/Joel-C-Rosenberg/e/B001IODPM2/ Joel's site: https://www.joelrosenberg.com Gavin's works: www.amazon.com/Gavin-Reese/e/B072W5PPGS Gavin's site: https://gavinreese.com

Joel C. Rosenberg steps into the Interrogation Room to try getting his story straight. To date, he’s a New York Times bestselling author with 16 novels and 5 nonfiction books to his credit, which have collectively sold more than 5 million copies. He is also the founder and Editor-in-Chief of two news and analysis websites, www.allisrael.com and www.allarab.news. Joel worked in the geopolitical space and advised candidates in the US and Israel. Among his readers are former Vice President Mike Pence, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, former President George W. Bush, former CIA Director Porter Goss, former Delta Force Commander General Jerry Boykin, former senior White House advisor Jason Greenblatt, Jordan’s King Abdullah II, former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, former Israeli Interior Minister Natan Sharansky, former Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon, and many other US, Israeli, Arab and other foreign leaders. Joel has addressed audiences at the White House, Pentagon, U.S. Capitol, Canadian Parliament, the European Union Parliament, and the Israeli President’s Residence. In March 2019, he was invited to meet with President Trump and Vice President Pence in the Oval Office to discuss his work. He was also a keynote speaker at the US State Department’s Ministerial on Religious Freedom in the summer of 2019. He is the founder and chairman of The Joshua Fund (www.joshuafund.com), a nonprofit educational and charitable organization he and his wife launched in 2006 to mobilize Christians to "bless Israel and her neighbors in the name of Jesus, according to Genesis 12:1-3.” Joel’s latest release is "The Beirut Protocol,” which is his fourth installment in the Marcus Ryker series. In this episode, Joel and host Gavin Reese discuss geopolitical thrillers, research and authenticity, and which fictional characters Joel would call in to rescue him from Hezbollah terrorists. Joel’s works: www.amazon.com/Joel-C-Rosenberg/e/B001IODPM2/ Joel’s site: www.joelrosenberg.com Gavin's works: www.amazon.com/Gavin-Reese/e/B072W5PPGS Gavin's site: gavinreese.com #writersbeat #writerslife #amwriting #amwritingfiction #amwritingthrillers #amreading #amreadingthrillers #amreadingespionage #amwritingespionage #joelrosenberg #marcusryker #hezbollah #iran #israel #lebanon #beirut #thebeirutprotocol #terrorist #terrorism #idf, #gavinreese #gavinthecop --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writersbeatpodcast/support

Joel C. Rosenberg steps into the Interrogation Room to try getting his story straight. To date, he’s a New York Times bestselling author with 16 novels and 5 nonfiction books to his credit, which have collectively sold more than 5 million copies. He is also the founder and Editor-in-Chief of two news and analysis websites, www.allisrael.com and allarab.news. Joel worked in the geopolitical space and advised candidates in the US and Israel. Among his readers are former Vice President Mike Pence, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, former President George W. Bush, former CIA Director Porter Goss, former Delta Force Commander General Jerry Boykin, former senior White House advisor Jason Greenblatt, Jordan’s King Abdullah II, former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, former Israeli Interior Minister Natan Sharansky, former Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon, and many other US, Israeli, Arab and other foreign leaders. Joel has addressed audiences at the White House, Pentagon, U.S. Capitol, Canadian Parliament, the European Union Parliament, and the Israeli President’s Residence. In March 2019, he was invited to meet with President Trump and Vice President Pence in the Oval Office to discuss his work. He was also a keynote speaker at the US State Department’s Ministerial on Religious Freedom in the summer of 2019. He is the founder and chairman of The Joshua Fund (www.joshuafund.com), a nonprofit educational and charitable organization he and his wife launched in 2006 to mobilize Christians to "bless Israel and her neighbors in the name of Jesus, according to Genesis 12:1-3.” Joel’s latest release is "The Beirut Protocol,” which is his fourth installment in the Marcus Ryker series. In this episode, Joel and host Gavin Reese discuss geopolitical thrillers, research and authenticity, and which fictional characters Joel would call in to rescue him from Hezbollah terrorists. Joel’s works: https://www.amazon.com/Joel-C-Rosenberg/e/B001IODPM2/ Joel’s site: https://www.joelrosenberg.com Gavin's works: www.amazon.com/Gavin-Reese/e/B072W5PPGS Gavin's site: https://gavinreese.com

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Morgan Hayduk & Andrew Batey are the co-founders and CEOs of Beatdapp, a startup solving a 4 billion dollar problem in the Music industry. Every year 15% of streams on DSPs go unaccounted for; Beatdapp is helping labels find these missing royalties. The company has been written about extensively in publications like Billboard, Music Business Worldwide and Music Row. It also has an A-list advisory board with industry legends like Joe Galante, Bryan Turner, Benji Rogers and the former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Beatdapp is a company of the future. Learn about it now. This podcast is from The Nashville Briefing

Patrick Brazeau is a Canadian senator from Quebec. At the age of 34, he was the youngest member of the Senate. From February 2006 until January 2009 he held the position of National Chief of the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples. in 2009 then Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, nominated Patrick to join the Senate. He sat as a Conservative member, however, he now sits within the Independent Senators Group. Patrick is probably unfairly remembered for his loss to current Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in a charity boxing match. in 2013 he was suspended from the Senate following allegations of expenses misconduct, a charge he was later acquitted of and has now retaken his seat in the Senate. We talk about that dark period and how it led him to a thankfully unsuccessful suicide attempt. This has now given him the vision to champion suicide prevention in the Senate, plus get back to advocating for Indigenous peoples across Canada. Patrick doesn't shy away from any questions because ultimately he's right, we have to be more open and talk about issues such as male suicide and it's causes if we are to tackle the route of the problem.

On today's Defence Deconstructed Podcast, we welcome Ian Brodie to the show to discuss how election campaigns intersect with defence-related promises and defence policy in Canada. Defence Deconstructed is part of the CGAI Podcast Network and today's episode is brought to you by the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI). Subscribe to the CGAI Podcast Network on iTunes, SoundCloud, or wherever else you can find Podcasts! Bios: Dave Perry - Senior Analyst and Vice President with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. Ian Brodie - CGAI Program Director and an Associate Professor at the University of Calgary. From 2006 to 2008, Brodie worked as the Chief of Staff for Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Related Links: - "Strong, Secure, Engaged: A Two-Year Review" by David Perry [CGAI Policy Perspective] (https://www.cgai.ca/strong_secure_engaged_a_two_year_review) - "People, Partisanship and Political Games: The Defence File" by Al Stephenson [CGAI Policy Perspective] (https://www.cgai.ca/people_partisanship_and_political_games_the_defence_file) Book Recommendations: Ian Brodie: "The Thomas Sowell Reader" by Thomas Sowell (https://www.amazon.ca/Thomas-Sowell-Reader/dp/0465022502) Recording Date: May 13th, 2019 Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on Linkedin. Head over to our website at www.cgai.ca for more commentary. Produced by Jared Maltais. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

Practical lessons from Carly's discussion with former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

Stephen Harper is a Canadian economist, entrepreneur, and retired politician who served as the 22nd prime minister of Canada, from February 6, 2006, to November 4, 2015. Harper has served as the leader of the International Democrat Union since February 2018.Carly sat down with Prime Minister Harper Carly Fiorina sits down with former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper to discuss:The difference between listening to people and people pleasingHow to balance public opinion and public interestEmpathy and respecting those with other viewsThe difference between academic learning and real world knowledgeThe lessons of failuresHis new bookThe world as it is nowLove the episode? Make sure to subscribe, rate, and review the show on iTunes. You can learn more about "By Example" by joining our email list at CarlyFiorina.com/ByExample.

On today's 'Global Exchange' Podcast, we continue our series on positioning Canada in a shifting international order. Today's episode, recorded during our May 8th foreign policy conference in Ottawa, has Monica Gattinger, Michael Cleland, and Ian Brodie in conversation with CGAI President Kelly Ogle on the future of Canada as a major energy producer and exporter. Bios: Colin Robertson (host) - A former Canadian diplomat, Colin Robertson is Vice President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and a Senior Advisor to Dentons LLP. Kelly Ogle (moderator) - President & CEO of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. Michael Cleland - a private consultant with extensive experience in energy and environment policy. He is Senior Fellow with the University of Ottawa and a member of uOttawa's Positive Energy research team', Chair of the Board of Directors at the Canadian Energy Research Institute, a member of the Board of Directors of QUEST and Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. Monica Gattinger - Dr. Gattinger is the Director of the University of Ottawa's Institute for Science, Society and Policy, Associate Professor at uOttawa's School of Political Studies, and Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. She also chairs Positive Energy at the University of Ottawa. Ian Brodie - From 2006 to 2008, Ian Brodie worked as the Chief of Staff for Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Book Recommendations: Kelly Ogle (moderator) - "Red Notice: A True Story of High Finance, Murder, and One Man's Fight for Justice" by Bill Browder (https://www.amazon.ca/Red-Notice-Finance-Murder-Justice/dp/1476755744/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1531775654&sr=8-1&keywords=red+notice+by+bill+browder) Monica Gattinger - "Go, Went, Gone" by Jenny Erpenbeck (https://www.amazon.ca/Go-Went-Gone-Jenny-Erpenbeck/dp/0811225941/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1531775688&sr=8-1&keywords=go+went+gone) Michael Cleland - "How We Got to Now: Six Innovations That Made the Modern World" by Steven Johnson (https://www.amazon.ca/How-We-Got-Now-Innovations/dp/1594632960/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1531775709&sr=8-1&keywords=how+we+got+to+now) Ian Brodie - "Operation Medusa: The Furious Battle That Saved Afghanistan from the Taliban" by MGen (ret'd) David Fraser (https://www.amazon.ca/Operation-Medusa-Furious-Afghanistan-Taliban/dp/0771039301/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1531775766&sr=8-1&keywords=operation+medusa) Related Links: - "Positioning Canada in the Shifting International Order" [CGAI Conference Information] (https://www.cgai.ca/positioning_canada_in_the_shifting_international_order) - "Canada and the Shifting International Energy Order: Superpower, Climate Leader or Land of Myth?" by Michael Cleland [CGAI Policy Update] (https://www.cgai.ca/canada_and_the_shifting_international_energy_order_superpower_climate_leader_or_land_of_myth) - "A Value Proposition and Narrative for Energy and Climate in Canada" by Mike Cleland, Dave Collyer, John Dillon, Monica Gattinger and Ken Ogilvie [CGAI Policy Update] (https://www.cgai.ca/a_value_proposition_and_narrative_for_energy_and_climate_in_canada) - "CGAI Energy Series" [CGAI Paper Series] (https://www.cgai.ca/energy_series) - "Positive Energy" [University of Ottawa] (https://www.uottawa.ca/positive-energy/) - "At the Centre of Government: The Prime Minister and the Limits on Political Power" by Ian Brodie (https://www.amazon.ca/At-Centre-Government-Minister-Political/dp/0773552901/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1531775663&sr=8-1&keywords=at+the+centre+of+government) Recording Date: May 8th, 2018 Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on Linkedin. Head over to our website at cgai.ca for more commentary. Produced by Jared Maltais. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

Who Will Prosper from the Security and Prosperity Partnership? (4:00) The Security and Prosperity Partnership (SPP) is a tri-lateral North American initiative between the governments of Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Ahead of a summit between President Bush, Mexican President Felipe Calderon and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper in Canada next week, FSRN's Stefan Christoff brings us a report on the impacts of the SPP on North American border controls and migration. /// listen to reports produced for Free Speech Radio News between 2002 - 2012, the flagship Pacifica radio daily news program, these reports were produced in Montreal, but also in Beirut, Lebanon. putting these reports up for archiving purposes, they address numerous grassroots struggles for justice and against oppression, particularly looking at struggles surrounding migrant justice, also indigenous movements for land and rights, while also struggles against colonialist wars today & the persisting impacts of wars past. thank you for listening ! stefan @spirodon

Demonstrations Against Trilateral SPP(4:13) The trilateral summit between President George Bush, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Mexican President Felipe Calderon closed in Montabello, Canada yesterday. During the summit over one thousand protesters converged to oppose the Security and Prosperity Partnership (SPP). The accord is a trilateral trade and security initiative which critics say will be a blow to labor, health, environmental standards and more. FSRN's Stefan Christoff reports from the streets of Montabello. /// listen to reports produced for Free Speech Radio News between 2002 - 2012, the flagship Pacifica radio daily news program, these reports were produced in Montreal, but also in Beirut, Lebanon. putting these reports up for archiving purposes, they address numerous grassroots struggles for justice and against oppression, particularly looking at struggles surrounding migrant justice, also indigenous movements for land and rights, while also struggles against colonialist wars today & the persisting impacts of wars past. thank you for listening ! stefan @spirodon

Police Infiltrators in Canadian SPP Protest (2:40) A controversy surrounding the trilateral North American summit in Canada between President George Bush, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Mexican President Felipe Calderón, has been making headlines throughout the week in Canada. Quebec Provincial Police are accused of sending agent provocateurs into the demonstrations opposing trilateral summit. Quebec police officials admitted that undercover agents dressed as protesters infiltrated the demonstration. FSRN's Stefan Christoff reports from Montreal. /// listen to reports produced for Free Speech Radio News between 2002 - 2012, the flagship Pacifica radio daily news program, these reports were produced in Montreal, but also in Beirut, Lebanon. putting these reports up for archiving purposes, they address numerous grassroots struggles for justice and against oppression, particularly looking at struggles surrounding migrant justice, also indigenous movements for land and rights, while also struggles against colonialist wars today & the persisting impacts of wars past. thank you for listening ! stefan @spirodon

On today's 'Global Exchange' Podcast, we sit down with CGAI Advisory Council member, and former Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Ian Brodie, to discuss his recently released book entitled "At the Centre of Government: The Prime Minister and the Limits on Political Power". Bios: Colin Robertson (host) - A former Canadian diplomat, Colin Robertson is Vice President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. Ian Brodie - From 2006 to 2008, Ian Brodie worked as the Chief of Staff for Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Prior to that role, he was Executive Director of the Conservative Party. After leaving government, Brodie moved into international and multi-lateral finance working as Strategic Advisor at the Inter-American Development Bank. He is now an associate professor of political science at the University of Calgary, a senior research fellow at the Centre for Military, Strategic and Security Studies, and a member of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute Advisory Council. Related Links: - "At the Centre of Government: The Prime Minister and the Limits on Political Power" by Ian Brodie (https://www.amazon.ca/At-Centre-Government-Minister-Political/dp/0773552901/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1530648244&sr=8-1&keywords=Ian+Brodie) - "NATO's Challenge: The Economic Dimension" by Ian Brodie (https://www.cgai.ca/nato_s_challenge_the_economic_dimension) [part of CGAI's 2017 NATO Series] Book Recommendations: Colin Robertson: "The Restless Wave: Good Times, Just Causes, Great Fights, and Other Appreciations" - by John McCain & Mark Salter (https://www.amazon.ca/Restless-Wave-Causes-Fights-Appreciations/dp/1501178008/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1530648166&sr=8-1&keywords=john+mccain+memoir) Ian Brodie: "Suicide of the West: How the Rebirth of Tribalism, Populism, Nationalism, and Identity Politics is Destroying American Democracy" - by Jonah Goldberg (https://www.amazon.ca/Suicide-West-Tribalism-Nationalism-Destroying/dp/1101904933/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1530648073&sr=8-1&keywords=the+suicide+of+the+west) Recording Date: May 23rd, 2018 Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on Linkedin. Head over to our website at cgai.ca for more commentary. Produced by Jared Maltais. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

On today's 'Global Exchange' Podcast, we have two foreign policy experts in conversation with Colin Robertson to discuss their contribution to our new 'Foreign Policy Review' series. On the Podcast, Colin speaks to Kevin D. O'Shea and Ian Brodie about revitalizing Canadian diplomacy, and the role of press freedom in international affairs. Paper: Both papers mentioned in the Podcast are available at cgai.ca: -"Revitalizing Canadian Public Diplomacy" by Kevin D. O'Shea (http://www.cgai.ca/policy_review#Foreign%20Policy%20Collection) -"Freedom of the Press: A Soft Power Focus for Canada” by Ian Brodie (http://www.cgai.ca/policy_review#Foreign%20Policy%20Collection) Bios: -Colin Robertson (host) - A former Canadian diplomat, Colin Robertson is Vice President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and a Senior Advisor to Dentons LLP. -Kevin D. O'Shea - retired from the Canadian public service September 2015 after nearly thirty-five years at the then Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, and at the Privy Council Office. -Ian Brodie - Former Chief of Staff to Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Recommended Books: -Kevin D. O'Shea - "Conquistador: Hernan Cortes, King Montezuma, and the Last Stand of the Aztecs" (https://www.amazon.ca/Conquistador-Hernan-Cortes-Montezuma-Aztecs-ebook/dp/B001BANK3C/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1476725674&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=Conquistador+King+Mantezumi) | "When Paris Went Dark: The City of Light Under German Occupation, 1940-1944" (https://www.amazon.ca/When-Paris-Went-Dark-Occupation/dp/0316217441/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1476725704&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=When+Paris+went+deark) -Ian Brodie - “The Way Back: Restoring the Promise of America” (https://www.amazon.ca/Way-Back-Restoring-Promise-America/dp/1594038570) Give 'The Global Exchange' a review on iTunes! Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on Linkedin. Head over to our website cgai.ca for more commentary. Produced by Jared Maltais and Meaghan Hobman. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

Michael has an Honours Degree in Criminology, Justice and Policy Studies. We talk about what criminology is, the attitude towards crime of Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, courtrooms, the difference between Canadian and American courts, learning styles and left-handedness

Hello, this is Paul Billington with you again this week, looking at some background facts which reflect upon a Royal Wedding such as the one seen by millions this past weekend. Behind all the pomp and glory that the people see there are constitutional arrangements in place which go back centuries, and although people today pay little attention to them - and are even embarrassed by some of the details - they are virtually impossible to ignore. Attempts to alter these arrangements, as well as the failure to do so, have been in the news this week. The constitutional changes have been blocked by the Church of England, and by the Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper. At the root of these arrangements there is the question of papal authority versus the authority of Scripture. Article 37 of the Church of England (1563 and 1571) stated "The Bishop of Rome hath no jurisdiction in this Realm of England," and the British monarch is duty bound by the Coronation oath to uphold the protestant religion - so there is a constitutional obstruction to a Roman Catholic occupying the British throne.

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper made a great speech on November 9th, speaking out against anti-semitism. He said how "Israel appeared as a light, in a world emerging from deep darkness." Some other highlights of the speech were:

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper made a great speech on November 9th, speaking out against anti-semitism. He said how "Israel appeared as a light, in a world emerging from deep darkness." Some other highlights of the speech were:

The world has been watching Haiti ever since a 7.0 magnitude earthquake devastated the country on January 12. If you are wanting to donate money to the relief effort the Canada Haiti Action Network has listed NGOs they think are best able to deliver aid. You can find that link at rabble.ca Sarah Kramer is a volunteer with Sustainable Organic Integrated Livelihoods, an organization dedicated to grassroots change in HAITI through ecological sanitation projects, technology, and garbage transformation. Like many volunteers in the country, Kramer was thrown into a different kind of action when the earthquake hit and has been helping the relief effort since then.  Kramer  is trying to dispel the myth that Haitians have become desperate and violent in this time of crisis by sharing stories of hope.  One of her letters came to the rabble podcast network, and we thought we would share it with you.  Emeline Michel – Many Rivers to Cross from the Hope for Haiti benefit concert. You can purchase the song and disk at itunes. It seems like just last year that Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced that he was shutting down parliament until after the Olympics. Comedians have had a field day with his decision, and so, it turns out, have activists.  The activist's field day happened this weekend when scheduled actions across Canada brought out over 25 000 people who wanted to tell Stephen Harper that they are not happy with his decision to shut down parliament, and stall democratic debate in Canada. In over 30 cities citizens gathered with their placards and chants.  The rabble podcast network collected audio from four cities in Canada. Here are the voices of Canada's people, telling the Prime Minister just what they think of his prorogation. It has been over a month since the Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen. Although many were disappointed by the results that came out of COP 15, activists from around the world who were not allowed into the forums' larger meetings gathered at Klimaforum where they discussed the changes that needed to happen with an eye to bringing new ideas home. Zahra Moloo is an independent journalist from Kenya. She was at Klimaforum gathering the voices of African delegates. Over the next few episodes, Rabble radio will be featuring those interviews. Today, we're going to hear from the University of Nigeria's Dr. Julia Agwu Music: Emeline Michel Mon Reve. You can purchase this song at itunes.

The Dalai Lama meets with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and visits TorontoFollowed by song: Kum Sim Sim Ki by Tse GyurmeyPlease visit Wisconsin Tibetan Radio's website http://www.wisconsintibetanradio.org