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Our show today is being sponsored by Free Float Analytics, the only platform measuring board power, connections, and performance for FREE.Story of the Week (DR):Epstein: The tech brosReid Hoffman (2,658 Files)Bill Gates (2,592 Files)Peter Thiel (2,281 Files)Elon Musk (1,116 Files)Kimbal too (100+ files)Larry Page (314 Files)Sergey Brin (294 Files)Mark Zuckerberg (282 Files)Jeff Bezos (196 Files)Eric Schmidt (193 Files)Epstein: the lack of US-based corporate fallout MMHead of firm founded by Mandelson to quit after Epstein releasesBenjamin Wegg-Prosser, the chief executive of the lobbying firm co-founded with Peter Mandelson, has announced his resignation after information in the Jeffrey Epstein files detailed apparent links between the company and the convicted sex offender.‘Ignore It.' How the Elite Consoled Jeffrey Epstein Over His Crimes.A Revolt Inside Paul Weiss Over the Epstein Files Took Down Brad KarpOn Wednesday, an exclusive group of 10 or so Paul Weiss partners met unbeknown to their longtime chairman, Brad Karp, to discuss whether he could continue to lead the law firm.The partners, who manage the firm and refer to themselves as the “Deciding Group,” were grappling with the release of new emails suggesting Karp had a more extensive relationship with Jeffrey Epstein than they realized, including in the months before the convicted sex offender's death. Karp led one of the country's biggest law firms for 18 years and had survived a maelstrom less than a year ago when he struck a first-of-its-kind settlement with President Trump on his firm's behalf. He wouldn't survive a second controversy as the firm's leader. World Economic Forum investigates its CEO over Epstein linksCEO Borge BrendeWasserman Group CEO issues public apology after being mentioned in Epstein filesCasey WassermanPeter Attia, longevity doctor named in Epstein files, no longer listed on advisory board on sleep tech company's websiteBut still at CBS: but Bari Weiss hates cancel cultureElon Musk announces SpaceX's acquisition of AI startup xAIRecord-Breaking $1.25 Trillion ValuationGoal: Orbital AI Data CentersConsolidation of the "Muskonomy"DisneyJosh D'Amaro (Incoming CEO): Currently the Chairman of Disney Experiences (Parks and Resorts), D'Amaro will officially become CEO on March 18, 2026, following the Annual Shareholder Meeting. He is a 28-year Disney veteran credited with driving the $36 billion revenue growth in the parks segment.Disney's next CEO often dresses like Bob Iger. Is it a good idea to copy your boss's style?Dana Walden (New President & CCO): In a historic move, Walden (formerly Co-Chair of Disney Entertainment) has been named President and Chief Creative Officer. Reporting directly to D'Amaro, she will oversee the creative direction of the entire company, ensuring brand consistency across all storytelling platforms.Same Old Disney: Woke Exec Elevated to Top Position as ‘Head Storyteller'Bob Iger (Senior Advisor): Iger will step down as CEO on March 18 but will remain as a Senior Advisor and Board Member until his formal retirement on December 31, 2026, to ensure an "orderly transition."PayBase SalaryTarget BonusAnnual EquityOne-Time AwardTotal Year 1Josh D'Amaro$2.5M$6.25M$26.25M$9.7M$44.7MDana Walden$3.75M$7.5M$15.75M$5.26M$32.26MGoodliest of the Week (MM/DR):DR: Judge rules Texas anti-ESG law is unconstitutionalMM: 38% of Companies' Emissions Trajectories Are Aligned with Global Climate Goals: MSCIAssholiest Triggeringiest of the Week (MM):Nike among the first targeted by EEOC for DEI activity DRThe charge: Specifically, on May 24, 2024, EEOC Commissioner (now Chair) Andrea R. Lucas issued Charge No. 551-2024-04996, alleging that Respondent NIKE may have violated Title VII “by engaging in a pattern or practice of disparate treatment against White employees, applicants, and training program participants in hiring, promotion, demotion, or separation decisions (including selection for layoffs); internship programs; and mentoring, leadership development, and other career development programs.”This is crazy to me: EEOC counsel signatory GWENDOLYN YOUNG REAMS - a black woman who signed off on this lawsuit was the subject of an entire article on the amazing power of Title VII for the civil rights movement in July of 2024. Reams has been at EEOC since 1972, and Biden made her acting general counsel.Trump took over, appointed Andrea Lucas as chair who DEMOTED Reams to Associate General Counsel to make room for Catherine Eschbach, a Federalist Society who has SIX YEARS EXPERIENCE AT A LAW FIRM who got her Bachelor's in 2010 and her law degree in 2015 (a whole 10 years experience!), but had this to say upon her appointment: “President Trump made clear in his executive order on eliminating DEI that EO 11246 had facilitated federal contractors adopting DEI practices out of step with the requirements of our Nation's civil rights laws and that, with the rescission of EO 11246, the President mandates federal contractors wind those practices down within 90 days. As director, I'm committed to carrying out President Trump's executive orders, which will restore a merit-based system to provide all workers with equal opportunity.”All the other lawyers signing were white, and I can only guess Reams had no choice but to sign unless she decided to do MLK dirty 60 years after seeing him in collegeBut literally, the EEOC discriminated against a black lawyer who was in charge to put white lawyers in charge to bring discrimination cases against companiesNOT TO MENTION, here is Nike's workforce composition in 2024:57% white, 50% male overall65% white, 55% males for management77% white, 62% male for leadershipThe EEOC workforce demographics as of 2022, when it was WOKEST:60% white, 56% maleNIKE IS WHITER THAN THE EEOC FROM MANAGEMENT UPBlackrock and every Wall Street bank that quit Net Zero AllianceRather than sticking it out and fighting, knowing that you were correct and legally able to invest however you wanted and associate with anyone you wanted, you all cowered when Texas passed the first law saying you “discriminate against” fossil fuels and generated an arbitrary “black list”Now, this: Texas anti-ESG law declared unconstitutional by US judgeIn a decision made public on Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Alan Albright said the law violated First Amendment free-speech protections because it punished businesses for speaking about fossil fuels and associating with organizations that oppose fossil fuels.First Amendment! The very first one! You didn't even have to read ALL the amendments to figure out which Stewardship whiningThe UK Investment Association stewardship working group, a group that included Aegon, BlackRock, Fidelity, M&G, Schroders, Artemis, CCLA, Legal and General, and Royal London Asset Management, put out a paper: Realigning Stewardship: Delivering sustainable value through StewardshipThe group wants you to know some things about stewardship, specifically:Stuff happening in the future is too far away for us to care now: “The need for realism over what stewardship can achieve – There are potential time horizon trade-offs between achieving real world outcomes on sustainability themes such as climate change and delivering financial returns to clients. These trade-offs need to be actively considered. Additionally, there are concerns that targeted sustainability goals may not always be realistic, and that government and other stakeholders may have developed unrealistic expectations of stewardship's capacity to deliver systemic change.”Translation: if we actually invested for climate and were stewards of climate in our portfolios given that climate change will totally fuck up everything we know and invest in, we'd have to give up on, like, AI and oil and stuff… we can't really do that because there's too much money and stonks and rockets and whatever, so we'll give up on climate, but just like, for NOW, later we'll fix it by asking nicelyDespite historically having voted 96% in favor of virtually EVERYTHING: “There is an undue focus on voting as a barometer of good stewardship, which does not reflect the role of all stewardship mechanisms.”Translation: we get no credit for talking about this for a decade and voting for everything - like, NONE. Stewardship teams are seen as cost centers, not alpha generation. But we should get credit for talking about stuff in the hopes that things change over a long period of time.We are poor: “There are different costs associated with the process of stewardship for both investors and companies, who have finite resources.”Translation: I mean, PLENTY of resources for CEO pay that outstrips inflation and massive AI investments to displace workers and stuff, but you know… poor.OMG, stop whining… the vote IS THE MECHANISM YOU'VE NEVER USED! Your owners WANT YOU TO and you vote with management at a higher rate than people in the US believe in the moon landing!Headliniest of the WeekDR: The meritocracy is officially a lie: Elon Musk's hiring advice: 'Don't look at the résumé — just believe your interaction'DR: It's official, we are right about everything: Disney's Bob Iger achieves an essential feat for outgoing CEOs: giving his successor a clean slateMM: Hillary Clinton wants testimony on Jeffrey Epstein in public: 'Let's stop the games'MM: My neighborhood is pushing back against sidewalk delivery robots. The fight's coming to your town nextPicture of the week from inside a Cracker Barrel, which is getting its mojo back:Who Won the Week?DR: The Epstein Bros (see Matt's winner)MM: White men (again) - I am already filing a lawsuit against that girl in high school who wouldn't make out with me for discriminating against white men with ugly glasses and long noses. It's racism of the highest order.PredictionsDR: The best we can hope for are shareholder derivative lawsuits against boards who failed to oversee the "reputational risk” of their Epstein tech bro directors and CEOs. MM: When I saw this: Elon Musk says it's hard to convince engineers with families to move to SpaceX's 'technology monastery' in Texas, it was clear: Elon Musk will re-reincorporate SpaceX in a really nice suburb somewhere near or around San Francisco in an effort to re-re-rehire talent (who may actually have families), after which a single white man who moved to Texas to join SpaceX will sue the company for discrimination against single white men who move to Texas, forcing Musk to re-re-reincorporate in Texas again.
Over the last two years, Alberta and Saskatchewan have used a special legal power—the notwithstanding clause—to protect laws that affect transgender youth. These laws limit access to gender-affirming health care and require schools to get parental consent before using a student's chosen name or pronouns. Critics say these laws break basic rights protected by the Charter and could put transgender and gender-diverse young people at greater risk of harm. This week on rabble radio, Jack Layton Journalism for Change fellow Bridget Potasky sits down with Aaden Pearson, trans rights legal fellow with the Canadian Civil Liberties Association. The two discuss the use of the notwithstanding clause across Canada and its impact on 2SLGBTQIA+ rights. To learn more about this issue and about the recent increase in the use of the notwithstanding clause in Canada, read Potasky's latest piece on rabble today. About our guest Aaden Pearson is a staff lawyer and Trans Rights Legal Fellow at the Canadian Civil Liberties Association. They develop and coordinate advocacy strategies to advance trans rights in Canada as well as monitor significant developments in this area. Prior to joining the CCLA, Aaden held a fellowship position with the Law Commission of Canada and was engaged in Canadian law reform. Aaden clerked at the Federal Court of Appeal and was a litigation associate at a boutique law firm practicing in the areas of civil litigation, public interest and constitutional law. If you like the show please consider subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you find your podcasts. Please, rate, review, share rabble radio with your friends. It takes two seconds to support independent media like rabble. Follow us on social media across channels @rabbleca.
The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) has released an updated guide to protesting, a move it says is necessitated by the growing number of protests each year. With students back in class, Shakir Rahim, CCLA director of Criminal Justice, joins Evan to discuss the importance of knowing your protest rights.
The Canadian Civil Liberties Association has just launched a constitutional challenge against legislation in the city of Vaughan known as a “bubble zone” bylaw. It restricts protest within 100 metres of a place of worship, school, daycare, hospital or care facility. Advocates say that in a time of rising extremism and hate crimes, the bylaws are necessary to protect vulnerable groups' access to these spaces.Toronto and the nearby town of Oakville also passed bubble zone bylaws last month, and several other Ontario municipalities, including Ottawa, are considering similar legislation of their own.But the CCLA argues the bylaws are unnecessary and infringe on free expression rights, while other critics have argued they're being used to silence dissent — in particular pro-Palestinian protest. Today, producer Allie Jaynes looks at the surprising history of bubble zones, the cases for and against them, and whether they're being used to chill peaceful protest.This episode references another Front Burner episode, from May 2024, on protests outside a synagogue in Vaughan, Ontario. You can find that episode here: Apple / SpotifyFor transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts
Welcome to Purposely SHORT, a weekly episode that features one of our friends or past guests sharing their expertise on a specific topic.This week's episode features Peter Hugh Smith, CEO, at CCLA. he discussion centers on CCLA's stance on Shein's potential London Stock Exchange listing, citing concerns over labor practices and raw material sourcing. Despite potential investment, CCLA decided not to invest due to ethical reasons. The conversation highlights CCLA's approach to aligning investments with client values, assessing sustainable impacts, and engaging with companies to drive change. A notable example is CCLA's corporate mental health benchmark, which rated UK companies post-pandemic, leading to HSBC improving its global mental health policies. CCLA also engages with governments to influence policy, complementing their company engagement efforts.
Peter Hugh Smith, CEO of CCLA Investment Management, recently joined Mark Longbottom on the Purposely Podcast to discuss the company's approach to investment and its responsibilities to its clients as well as society and the environment.Founded in 1958, CCLA Investment Management was established to manage the Church of England's investment fund more effectively. Since then, it has expanded its reach, now managing over £15 billion in funds for more than30,000 clients, including charities, local authorities, and faith organisations.Smith outlined CCLA's dual focus: delivering financial returns while ensuring investments align with responsible and sustainable principles. While operating in a competitive commercial environment, the firm takes a distinct approach, prioritising ethical considerations alongside performance.A dedicated sustainability team plays a key role in shaping investment decisions. Working closely with the investment team, they address major global issues such as climate change, mental health, and modern slavery. This commitment extends to active engagement with companies to drive better practices. One example is HSBC, which enhanced its global mental health policies following discussions with CCLA.CCLA's structure and client base provide the flexibility to challenge industry norms. Smith pointed to the firm's stance on Shein's potential listing on the London Stock Exchange, raising concerns about the company's labour practices. This ability to take strong positions reflects CCLA's broader approach to responsible investment.Reflecting on his time as CEO, Smith started at CCLA just prior to the Global Pandemic which, with the benefit of hindsight he says that was fortuitous because he had a chance to form bonds with his team that is keen to pay tribute to his team however he recalled one of his toughest moments: the decision to shift all staff to remote working at the start of the pandemic. The sudden transition underscored the importance of adaptability and collaboration within the organisation.Looking to the future, Smith emphasised the need for CCLA to stay competitive while navigating evolving regulatory standards. He also highlighted the ongoing challenge for charities in recruiting skilled trustees, an area where additional support is often needed.His discussion on the Purposely Podcast offered a clear perspective on CCLA's priorities: balancing financial performance with a commitment to ethical investment, while continuing to support the organisation sit serves.Smith was in New Zealand as a guest of Trust Management, sponsors of Purposely Podcast
In this episode Amelia chats with Clémence Chatelin, ESG Integration Manager at CCLA. Here they discuss, the development of the ESG landscape, integrating ESG in investing and what's on the horizon. There were a few connection difficulties but the discussion is so interesting you won't want to miss it. Join our community: www.nextgenplanners.co.uk
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In this episode of In Conversation With, host Lois Vallely chats to Amy Browne, stewardship lead at CCLA, about how mental health fits within the broader movement of sustainable investment. They discuss whether investors care about mental health, and whether interest has grown in recent years. They also talk about how financial advisers can get involved with mental health benchmarking.
Questions linger over the Umar Zameer first degree murder charge in the death of Toronto police Detective Constable Jeffrey Northrup and reaction to the trial of Mr. Zameer which came to an end last Sunday with a not guilty jury verdict, as well as the trial judge's "deepest apologies" expressed to Mr. Zameer. Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw's statement following the verdict that police "were hoping for a different outcome" has caused the Canadian Civil Liberties Association to engage and on Thursday the CCLA wanted to know what steps the Toronto Police Services Board will take to ensure the Chief and other police members will not "publicly malign bail decisions or criminal verdicts in the future." Toronto Police Service has responded, saying the chief "has stated numerous times that he supports the justice system and accepts the decision by the jury." Comments made by Ontario premier Doug Ford, who described bail issued to Mr. Zameer as "completely unacceptable." Ford has since said his statement was based on "limited information" about the case. We speak to the head of the Toronto Police Association, representing rank and file officers. This after Umar Zameer advised "police should not commit perjury, or put up people prepared to commit perjury." Guest: Jon Reid. President Toronto Police Association. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today's podcast: PM Justin Trudeau on Wednesday challenged Saskatchewan premier Scott Moe saying "good luck with that" concerning the premier's decision to no longer collect the federal carbon tax and remit to Ottawa, adding CRA is "very, very good at getting money it is owed." What does the Saskatchewan premier say in response to the challenge be Mr. Trudeau? Guest: Scott Moe. Premier. Saskatchewan. Replies to PM. Questions linger over the Umar Zameer first degree murder charge in the death of Toronto police Detective Constable Jeffrey Northrup and reaction to the trial of Mr. Zameer which came to an end last Sunday with a not guilty jury verdict, as well as the trial judge's "deepest apologies" expressed to Mr. Zameer. Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw's statement following the verdict that police "were hoping for a different outcome" has caused the Canadian Civil Liberties Association to engage and on Thursday the CCLA wanted to know what steps the Toronto Police Services Board will take to ensure the Chief and other police members will not "publicly malign bail decisions or criminal verdicts in the future." Toronto Police Service has responded, saying the chief "has stated numerous times that he supports the justice system and accepts the decision by the jury." Comments made by Ontario premier Doug Ford, who described bail issued to Mr. Zameer as "completely unacceptable." Ford has since said his statement was based on "limited information" about the case. We speak to the head of the Toronto Police Association, representing rank and file officers. This after Umar Zameer advised "police should not commit perjury, or put up people prepared to commit perjury." Guest: Jon Reid. President Toronto Police Association. Why are university students in both Canada and the United States, as well as in Europe particularly engaging in "Jew hatred?" The clinical term is antisemitism, but really in the post secondary environments it is blatant Jew hatred which I for one never expected to experience at all in Canada, let alone at the level we're witnessing. We're going to speak with Jewish Canadians both today and tomorrow and one of our guests tomorrow was the specific target of vicious and intimidating Jew hatred. Guest: Professor Eric Kam. Usually our go-to macroeconomics professor dealing with our national and personal economies, but today back to speak about Jew hatred on university campuses and one in particular. His university campus. Toronto Metropolitan University. Three weeks ago Professor Kam joined us with Emma, a Jewish student of his who feels empowered after discussing the issue of antisemitism at TMU with Professor Kam. --------------------------------------------- Host/Content Producer – Roy Green Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom Craig If you enjoyed the podcast, tell a friend! For more of the Roy Green Show, subscribe to the podcast! https://globalnews.ca/roygreen/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Danielle McLaughlin and her guest, Shakir Rahim, examine a report from the CCLA that's deeply critical of bail and pre-trial detention in Canada.
CSUN's annual assistive technology conference wrapped up on Friday and Tech Expert, Michael Babcock shares highlights from the convention floor! Let's get to Headlines with Producer Grant Hardy. We speak with Michelle Asgarali, Executive Producer of The Squeaky Wheel: Canada about the production of the new AMI-tv show and their upcoming debut! Community Reporter Kim Kilpatrick brings us the latest news and events from Ottawa. Orientation and Mobility Specialist, Mark Rankin, tells us about an exciting robotic smart cane featured at CSUN's Assistive Technology Conference last week. Danielle McLaughlin and her guest, Shakir Rahim, examine a report from the CCLA that's deeply critical of bail and pre-trial detention in Canada.
Ontario Superior Court this past week heard a challenge begun in 2017 against the Safe Streets Act prohibiting panhandling (aggressive) toward a "captive audience" at ATM's or public transit. - Panhandlers at intersections have also been targeted. Could result in up to six months imprisonment. Guest: Harini Sivalingam. Director of the Equality Program at the Canadian Civil Liberties Association. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today's podcast: Alberta premier Danielle Smith on AB office opening in Ottawa, visit to D.C., transgender policy, Charlie Angus private members bill concerning oil/gas industry. Guest: Danielle Smith. Premier. Alberta Safer supply of drugs program. How effective? Perspectives on open availability of drugs like heroin and opioids to those addicted. A success? A dangerous failure? Guest: Dr. Brian Conway, Medical Director and infectious diseases specialist at the Vancouver Infectious Diseases Centre. Then: There are chronic pain patients (more than a million Canadians) often suffering debilitating pain and sometimes driven to suicide because continuing successful opioid pain medication regimens through a physician increasingly difficult. Guest: Barry Ulmer. Executive director: Chronic Pain Association of Canada. Ontario Superior Court this past week heard a challenge begun in 2017 against the Safe Streets Act prohibiting panhandling (aggressive) toward a "captive audience" at ATM's or public transit. - Panhandlers at intersections have also been targeted. Could result in up to six months imprisonment. Guest: Harini Sivalingam. Director of the Equality Program at the Canadian Civil Liberties Association. 1: The ArriveCan app. Willful and easy abuse of millions of taxpayer dollars? Auditor general's report tomorrow. 2: Charlie Angus private members bill 372. 3: New developments concerning Canada's interim ethics commissioner. Guest: Duff Conacher. Co-founder, Democracy Watch. --------------------------------------------- Host/Content Producer – Roy Green Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom Craig If you enjoyed the podcast, tell a friend! For more of the Roy Green Show, subscribe to the podcast! https://globalnews.ca/roygreen/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ONCE UPON A GENE - EPISODE 215 Beyond the Crossroads- Rebuilding and Reclaiming Identity After Sacrificing Careers for Caregiving with Emily Crawford Emily Crawford left her lifelong dream job of being a teacher to surrender to the demands of care-giving. She joins me to discuss identity loss and metamorphosis after becoming a parent to a medically complex child. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Can you tell us about your family? I have four children— Chloe is my middle child. The first eight years of Chloe's life was seemingly normal and she hit all the expected milestones. At eight years old she started presenting unique symptoms and she was eventually diagnosed with a rare, life-threatening illness of her lymphatic system, called central conducting lymphatic anomaly (CCLA). How has Chloe's diagnosis affected your career and how did the shift affect your sense of personal identity? I wanted to be a teacher my whole life. Right before Chloe was diagnosed, I was at the pinnacle of my career, being recognized as teacher of the year, presenting at teaching conferences and I loved living my passion. Immersed very quickly and suddenly into the medical parenting world, I had to give up my career teaching. It's a personal struggle not to be teaching and the shift has been difficult. The shift was dark and isolating and I felt like I didn't have anything to contribute to the conversations with teacher friends. I wasn't connected to anyone else around me and I also experienced jealousy in my marriage because my partner was still able to work. How have you adapted to your new role? The biggest part of my journey has been to take part in mental health therapy, which has been really helpful for me. I get to the gym every day and I am part of the OUAG walk group. I look for pockets of time where I can do things for myself, like walking the parking lot when my daughter is in therapy sessions. I have leaned into my network of friends who have put in the time to learn about what I'm going through and I make time to have dinner or to see a movie with them. My children are my #1 priority, but I am Emily and I stay connected to myself the best I can. Can you share about your recognition as a CPN Parent Champion? I found CPN when I was researching pediatric palliative care and I knew my teaching skills would lend well to the Parent Champion opportunity. That role has led me to my people. We're all doing big things, parenting, doing the hard stuff and we can relate well to each other. LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED Walking Club Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/onceuponagene.podcast/ Courageous Parents Network https://courageousparentsnetwork.org/ CONNECT WITH EFFIE PARKS Website https://effieparks.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/OnceUponAGene Instagram https://www.instagram.com/onceuponagene.podcast/?hl=en Built Ford Tough Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1877643259173346/
The Rodgers Brief is back after a summer hiatus. In this episode, I discuss some of the political developments from the federal and provincial cabinet shuffles, as well as my reflections on the Conservative Party national convention in Quebec City, a place that is truly a national treasure as a city. I discuss the Halifax Alehouse attempt to make a Liquor Control Act hearing confidential, with two of their bouncers being charged criminally. On the more national scale, I review the first week of the Tamara Lich/Chris Barber 'trucker convoy' trial, and also the Canadian Civil Liberties Association lawsuit against the New Brunswick Department of Education regarding the changes to a policy that would require schools to obtain parents' consent before using the chosen name of a transgender/nonbinary student.
Listen to insights into the challenges of mental health in the workplace with Amy Browne, a speaker at the Global Health Workplace Summit held at the University of Northampton. Amy is the Stewardship Lead at CCLA Investment Management, leading the development of the CCLA Corporate Mental Health Benchmark. This fascinating work assesses and ranks more than 200 listed companies on their mental health disclosure, thus drawing attention to the issues. Amy is a passionate and articulate champion for best practice. See https://www.ccla.co.uk/mental-health Originally Broadcast 12th September 2023 on Open4Business on NLive Radio
This week Mary and Nat talk about how it's a Trailer Park Boys world, the CPC policy convention (no solutions, just vibes), how there are too many Skarsgårds nowadays, and more. Follow us on Instagram: @nfstrongarm | @marygreenhahaha | @BlowingItPod This podcast was recorded in on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik people and we should give them their land back. New Brunswick 2SLGBTQIA causes that need your support: AIDS New Brunswick Chroma NB Clinic 554 Imprint Youth steel.transplants qtfattiesnb Justin TooDeep's tip jar Barb Wire's tip jar Further reading/viewing: CCLA lawsuit asks court to quash parental consent rule in N.B.'s gender-identity policy (CBC) N.B. child advocate says LGBTQ policy in schools violates Charter rights of kids (Toronto Star) New Brunswick did not learn from H1N1 to prepare for COVID-19: auditor general (Toronto Star) All eyes are on Hurricane Lee in Atlantic Canada (CBC) The Conservative Party Has No Real Solutions For The Affordability Crisis (The Maple) Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake | Official Trailer | Max (YouTube) Baldur's Gate 3 Official Launch Trailer (YouTube) Maria Bamford – Crowd Pleaser! (Spotify) 2023 Monday Night Film Series (NB Film Co-Op) Starfield Official Gameplay Trailer (YouTube) Moonstone Island - Official Gameplay Trailer (YouTube) For All Mankind — Official First Look Trailer | Apple TV+ (YouTube)
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains graphic content, including violence, suicide and death which may shock, offend or upset.In this episode, Mike discusses Tracking Injustice: A Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Data and Transparency Project and Carleton University's assertion of it being a "National Database of Deaths Caused by Police Use of Force." Is the data set limited, as the project's website claims, to "killings and deaths following intentional police use of force" such as"police shootings that resulted in death, and instances where a person died after being subjected to other types of weapons (e.g., tasers, batons) or physical interventions (e.g., punches, kicks, physical holds)"? Does the data accurately represent only individuals that "did die as a direct result of the police use of force"? Did the police kill 69 people in 2022 as the principal investigator on the project was quoted as saying in a CCLA press release and the media has since repeated? Or does this so called "National Database of Deaths Caused by Police Use of Force" include deaths that had little or nothing to do with police use of force? You be the judge. Thanks for listening! Feedback welcome at legalissuesinpolicing@gmail.com
In November last year, the Superior Court of Quebec issued a landmark decision, finding that police roadside interceptions are often based on skin colour rather than on road safety objectives. Judge Michel Yergeau ruled that the law allowing for such arbitrary detention can no longer stand. The case was brought by Joseph-Christopher Luamba, a 22 year old black Montrealer, who told the court he prepares to pull over whenever he sees a police cruiser. We spoke last fall with Laura Berger, staff lawyer with the Canadian Civil Liberties association, an intervenor in the case.
Police in Canada are using licence plate scanners to identify drivers in arrears on fines. U.S. police are now actively using AI to identify likely criminals by the way a vehicle is being driven and they have arrested individuals fleeing from serious criminal charges. If this initiative were adopted in Canada would it be a clear violation of Charter protected privacy rights? Guest: Daniel Konikoff. Director of the Privacy, Technology and Surveillance Program at the Canadian Civil Liberties Association. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Justice Centre lawyer Hatim Kheir joins Kevin to give his wrap-up after the final week of testimony at the Public Order Emergency Commission hearing in Ottawa. We get Hatim's impressions and observations from his front row seat at the proceedings. There was plenty of drama throughout, culminating in the much anticipated appearance of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. We discuss the late unredactions of government documents and highlight some significant admissions by the PM and his ministers. POEC: Exhibits, Presentations and ReportsThe National Post, Nov 25, 2022: 'A bit anti-climactic': Trudeau delays start of Emergencies Act inquiry, strolls in latePOEC, Nov 25, 2022: Day 31 of Public HearingsRex Murphy in The National Post via MSN, Nov 23, 2002: Trudeau's national 'emergency' was a pure concoction of political convenienceBrian Lilley in the Toronto Sun via MSN, Nov 24, 2022: Trudeau government won't share secret legal basis for invoking Emergencies ActCCLA, Nov 25, 2022: CCLA reacts to Prime Minister Trudeau's testimony at POECJustice Centre on Youtube, Nov 23, 2022: Day 29 - Kittredge cross-examines AnandMr.caulker on Youtube, Nov 25, 2022: Sujit Choudhry, Counsel for CCF Confronts Trudeau "The Most Open Prime Minister" on Blank DocumentsJustice Centre on Youtube, Nov 25, 2022: Day 31 - Chipiuk cross-examines TrudeauJustice Centre on Youtube, Nov 25, 2022: Day 31 - Chipiuk delivers the summary statementJustice Centre on Youtube, Nov 25, 2022: Day 21 - Kheir cross-examines Vigneault, Tessier and ChayerNoé Chartier on Twitter, Nov 24, 2022: "Freeland's notes brought by Miller are from the call with the bank executives. It's not her suggesting to list protesters as terrorists, but a bank exec named "Dave."Justice Centre on Youtube, Nov 24, 2022: Day 30 - Miller cross-examines FreelandThe National Post via MSN, Nov 24, 2022: Trudeau cabinet casually discussed crushing Freedom Convoy with tanksFront Page, Nov 25, 2022: Biden Admin Pushed Trudeau to Crack Down on Freedom ConvoyCanadian Press via CBC, Oct. 31, 2022: Doug Ford overstates privilege in trying to avoid testifying at Emergencies Act inquiry, commissioner saysTheme Music "Carpay Diem"Support the show
Hector and Joelle revisit some of their favorite moments of the iconic Batman the Animated Series. Together they highlight the very best Kevin Conroy performances. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today's podcast: Covid vaccination/boosters, annual flu shot, voluntary but advised masking, masking mandate return? No masking mandate return? Masking children because of respiratory viral infections public health informs are overwhelming pediatric facilities? Two infectious diseases specialists express their views, what they support and what they challenge as far as public health mandates, recommendations are concerned. Dr. Bonnie Henry and Dr. Luc Boileau, public health chiefs in B.C. and QC both are opposed to mask mandates returning. Guests: Dr. Martha Fulford. Infectious diseases specialist, Hamilton. Dr. Neil Rau. Infectious diseases specialist. Halton region, Ass't Professor, University of Toronto Medical School. Tomorrow the final week of testimony at the Emergencies Act Inquiry begins with Justin Trudeau and several ministers scheduled to appear. Guest: Cara Zwibel. Director, Fundamental Freedoms Program, Canadian Civil Liberties Association. November 20 is Trans Remembrance Day. Langley B.C. lawyer Scott Taylor represented a trans client in family court seeking co-custody of her two children. The court supported the shared parenting. Scott Taylor assessment of the court decision "demonstrates that children deserve the love and attention of both parents, regardless of gender." Guests: Scott Taylor. Taylor Law Group, Langley, British Columbia. Riley. Transgender parent COP 27 climate conference ends in Egypt. Our guest was there.making the case for nuclear energy as a key component to address climate change concern. Guest: Dr. Chris Keefer, Staff Emergency physician, St. Joseph's Health Care, Toronto - President, Canadians for Nuclear Energy, - Director, Doctors for Nuclear Energy. --------------------------------------------- Host/Content Producer – Roy Green Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Matt Taylor If you enjoyed the podcast, tell a friend! For more of the Roy Green Show, subscribe to the podcast! https://globalnews.ca/roygreen/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tomorrow the final week of testimony at the Emergencies Act Inquiry begins with Justin Trudeau and several ministers scheduled to appear. Guest: Cara Zwibel. Director, Fundamental Freedoms Program, Canadian Civil Liberties Association. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Superior Court of Quebec has issued a landmark decision, finding that police roadside interceptions are often based on skin colour rather than on road safety objectives. Judge Michel Yergeau ruled that the law allowing for such arbitrary detention can no longer stand. The case was brought by Joseph-Christopher Luamba, a 22 year old black Montrealer, who told the court he prepares to pull over whenever he sees a police cruiser. We speak with Laura Berger, staff lawyer with the Canadian Civil Liberties association, an intervenor in the case.
In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast I'm joined by Navid Nazemian to discuss how to master executive transitions, as well as the true cost of executive failure, the key transitions challenges and how you can improve executive onboarding frameworks in your company.Navid Nazemian is the author of the international best selling book "Mastering Executive Transitions: The Definitive Guide". He has coached executives from ABB, BP, CCLA, Coca Cola, ColgatePalmolive, KPMG, Pearson, Shell, Sonova, Vodafone, and several successful high growth start-ups such as Alibaba, digikala, Snapp!Group, and more, drawing from 20+ years of international HR experience in some of the world's most admired companies at country, regional and global leadership level, in both emerging and developed markets.
This week's Rouleau Commission developments from the perspective of the Canadian Civil Liberties Association. Surprises? Shocks? Anything heard to support fedgov invoking of Emergencies Act? Guest: Cara Zwibel. Lawyer and Director of the CCLA's Fundamental Freedoms Program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lawyer Paul Champ and the CCLA's Laura Berger on Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government seeking to set aside his summons to the Emergencies Act Inquiry, and the Power Panel weighs in. The CBC's Peter Armstrong on what another Bank of Canada rate hike this week could mean for Canadians. UK Conservative MP Sir Roger Gale on Rishi Sunak becoming the third UK PM this year.
Earlier this year, Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino introduced Bill C-26, new cyber-security legislation. The bill may address an issue that is widely regarded as essential, but once Canadian privacy and civil liberties had the opportunity to review the fine print in the bill, many came away concerned. Indeed, by September a coalition of groups and experts wrote to the Minister and party leaders, stating “Bill C-26 is deeply problematic and needs fixing”, warning that it risks undermining privacy rights. Brenda McPhail, the Director of the Privacy, Technology and Surveillance Program at the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, led the effort to place Bill C-26 in the spotlight. She joins the Law Bytes podcast to discuss the bill and the myriad of concerns that it raises.
Today's podcast: Saskatchewan premier Scott Moe issued a provincial white paper on Tuesday and declared the province will challenge Ottawa's "continued interference in the province's jurisdiction over natural resources under the guise of federal environmental regulation." Saskatchewan is "drawing the line by taking a number of steps including the introduction of provincial legislation to clarify and protect Saskatchewan's constitutional rights." Premier Moe states he will also work with Alberta premier Danielle Smith "to advance the priorities of Western Canada." Guest: Scott Moe. Premier, SK. Rouleau Commission on Emergencies Act Guest: Alain Bartleman, lawyer and special advisor to the Canadian Civil Liberties Association. CCLA writes: "Government had other options than the Emergencies Act" & "Rouleau warns of tight timelines, but government took maximum amount of time to appoint commissioner." Maru poll for Yahoo Canada shows 57% of Canadians are feeling the effects of rising interest rates. 39% feeling really anxious because of money pressures and 18% being "worried sick" over impact of rising interest rates. Guest: John Wright. Executive vice president Maru. Russian missile assaults on Ukraine this week and G7 / NATO pledges to increase defence of Ukraine. - Vladimir Putin says further missile attacks of this magnitude not necessary. There is Western military speculation Russia's military may be running short of weaponry, missiles, artillery and ammunition. What are the damages Ukraine suffered this week and might Ukraine military when/if it reaches the Russian border refuse to stop advancing? Guest: Olexander Scherba. Fmr Ukraine Ambassador. --------------------------------------------- Host/Content Producer – Roy Green Technical Producer – David Hunter Podcast Producer – Tom McKay If you enjoyed the podcast, tell a friend! For more of the Roy Green Show, subscribe to the podcast! https://globalnews.ca/roygreen/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rouleau Commission on Emergencies Act Guest: Alain Bartleman, lawyer and special advisor to the Canadian Civil Liberties Association. CCLA writes: "Government had other options than the Emergencies Act" & "Rouleau warns of tight timelines, but government took maximum amount of time to appoint commissioner." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Privacy concerns over RCMP years-long, non-publically disclosed use of intrusive spyware in major investigations. Canadian Civil Liberties Association declares this "a pattern pointing to a crisis of accountability." (Also: CCLA reaction to this week's news about documents presented to the Federal Court concerning Trudeau government's invocation of the Emergencies Act.) Guest: Brenda McPhail. Director of Privacy Technology and Surveillance Program for the Canadian Civil Liberties Association. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For almost 20 years, Catholic Charities Legal Assistance Department (CCLA) has been helping low-income individuals and families who cannot afford an attorney. Staff members, and volunteer attorneys help clients navigate the complex legal world, and learn more about their rights and responsibilities regarding a variety of civil law issues. Join Phil Zepeda and Katie Bredemann as they welcome Dennis Marks and Jack Lynch, two accomplished attorneys and dedicated CCLA volunteers to discuss how the program continues to evolve and help clients grow in their ability to advocate for themselves in legal matters.
London was at the UK epicentre of the pandemic in 2020. Amid the suffering it was a time when profound questions were asked about how we might live better: economically and politically, culturally and spiritually, individually and collectively. What does a healthy society look like now? Panellists are: Deborah Bull - Vice President, Communities & National Engagement and the Senior Advisory Fellow for Culture at King's College London; Crossbench Peer. Stephanie Flanders - Senior Executive Editor for Economics at Bloomberg News and Head of Bloomberg Economics. Victor Adebowale - Chair of Social Enterprise UK and the NHS Confederation; Crossbench Peer; Co-founder of Visionable and a Governor at the London School of Economics. Chaired by Sarah Mullally, Bishop of London. St Paul's Cathedral runs a year-round social justice and Christian spirituality programme, in person and online. We are very grateful to Benefact Trust for their generous support of this programme and to CCLA for their support and partnership in this event. If you would like to join our mailing list to be the first to hear about upcoming events, please go to https://www.stpauls.co.uk/events-spirituality-and-social-justice
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Alan Carter talks with Abby Deshman, Director of the Criminal Justice Program at The Canadian Civil Liberties Association with reaction to vote in the house regarding the Emergencies Act.
As police clashed with protesters near Parliament this weekend, a different fight was playing out inside the House of Commons: a debate over the federal government's use of the Emergencies Act. The federal Liberals invoked the act last Monday, granting temporary powers to the government to handle ongoing blockades and protests against pandemic restrictions, including clearing protesters and freezing associated bank accounts. The Liberals say it was a necessary move to end illegal protests; some opponents, meanwhile, argue it was an overreach that sets a dangerous precedent for cracking down on future protests. The House of Commons is set for a vote that could strike down the emergency powers tonight. But the Canadian Civil Liberties Association is one of multiple groups taking the federal government to court over the act's use. Today, executive director and general counsel Noa Mendelsohn Aviv on what the CCLA fears the normalization of emergency powers could mean for Canadian democracy.
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Catholic Charities Legal Assistance Department (CCLA) is a vital part of the wrap-around services that we offer to our clients. In many cases, legal barriers are one of the main concerns that prevent people from reaching their goal of self-sufficiency. Join Katie Bredemann as she welcomes HILDA BAHENA, Director of CCLA, and EDWARD SOMMER, a CCLA Volunteer Attorney to discuss the many ways that Catholic Charities helps clients navigate the complex legal system to advocate for themselves and their families in legal issues.
Guest: Noa Mendelsohn Aviv, Executive Director of CCLA.
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Abby Deshman, Director of the Criminal Justice Program, Canadian Civil Liberties Association warns normalizing emergency legislation threatens democracy.
In this episode, host Ali Mesbahian chats with Cara Zwibel from the Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA). Cara is the director of the Fundamental Freedoms Program at the CCLA and has extensive experience in constitutional law and public policy. Tune in for this timely discussion on the civil liberties implications of policies such as the new federal Online Harms proposal and vaccine passports.
Today's guests: Lorne Gunter, columnist - Edmonton Sun Blake Shaffer, Assistant Professor - Department of Economics, University of Calgary Prof. Sylvain Charlebois, Director- Dalhousie University’s Agri-Food Analytics Lab Abby Deshman, Director of the CCLA's Criminal Justice Program See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Cara Zwibel, CCLA's Director of our Fundamental Freedoms Program talks about the teachers' union challenge of Ontario sex-ed curriculum being tossed