Podcasts about commons standing committee

A Miscarriage of Justice Commission Report can be read hereInjustices and Miscarriages of Justice Experienced by 12 Indigenous Women report can be read online hereConviction Integrity: The Canadian Miscarriages of Justice Commission by Carrie Leonetti, University of Auckland can be found hereThe brief submitted by the Hon. Harry Laforme, Hon. Juanita Westmoreland-Traoré, and Kent Roach to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights can be found hereNative Women's Association of Canada's submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights can be found hereSubmission of the Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies can be read hereUniversity of British Columbia's Innocence Project brief can be read hereBILL C-40, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, to make consequential amendments to other Acts and to repeal a regulation (miscarriage of justice reviews) is accessible here

With Guest Host: Taylor MacPherson On Wednesday, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe addressed the House of Commons Standing Committee on Operations and Estimates in Ottawa, appearing virtually, to discuss why the carbon tax increase is going to further hurt Saskatchewan families and industry. He joins Taylor MacPherson now to discuss his appearance before the federal committee.

With Guest Host: Taylor MacPherson What do you think of Moe's appearance before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Operations and Estimates?

The House of Commons Standing Committee on the Status of Women has been focusing on some of the specific issues rural women face on a day-to-day basis. Rural connectivity was discussed at a recent committee meeting. Saskatchewan farmer and rancher Adrienne Ivey had a chance to share her challenges with internet and cell phone service and how it impacts the family and farming operation.Farmer Jake Leguee has been writing a blog for a few years now. It was a way for him to share his thoughts on important topics like GMO's and the use of crop protection products. In his most recent post, he talked about his concern surrounding communication.  He called it Have We Forgotten How to Talk to Each Other. I talk to Jake about his blog and why he is concerned about how we are losing the ability to have conversations especially when we do not agree.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keith Hutchings of CCFI and Stephen Jones of Ashored on their project to create a rope-on-command system for fixed gear fisheries + MP Ken McDonald, chair of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans, on ways that DFO could do things differently.

Libby Znaimer is joined by Bill VanGorder, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Policy Officer of CARP, Anthony Quinn, Chief Community Officer of CARP, and John Wright, Executive Vice President of Maru Public Opinion. We begin the discussion off by remembering the late Honourable David Onley who died yesterday at the age of 72. David served as the 28th Lieutenant Governor of Ontario between 2007 until 2014. He will, of course, be remembered as well for his tireless advocacy for those living with disabilities. And, then we get our reaction from the squad regarding the province's plans to expand the surgeries conducted in private clinics for things like cataract, knee and hip replacements as a way to address the current backlog in surgeries in the healthcare system. ---- PROVINCE TO EXPAND SURGERIES IN PRIVATE FACILITIES Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Doris Grinspun, CEO of the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) and Dr. Andrew Boozary, a primary care physician and the Executive Director of Population Health and Social Medicine at the University Health Network (UHN). The Ford government is planning to expand the number of surgeries that can be conducted in private clinics in the province in order to address the backlogs. This morning, Premier Ford made a televised announcement giving details of the plan alongside health minister Sylvia Jones. Is this the right approach? ---- REACTION TO OMAR ALGHABRA'S TESTIMONY AT THE TRANSPORT COMMITTEE IN OTTAWA Libby Znaimer is now joined by Melissa Lantsman, Conservative MP (Thornhill) and the transport critic. MP Lantsman gives reaction to federal transport minister Omar Alghabra's testimony at the House of Commons Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure, and Communities on Jan. 12. The committee has been looking at the travel disruptions and delays that affected Canadians this past holiday season as well as air passenger protection regulations. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

On November 14, the House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food approved  Bill C-234 — a private member’s bill that would exempt natural gas and propane used on farms for drying grain and heating barns from the federal carbon tax. Dave Carey, vice president of government and industry relations at the Canadian Canola... Read More

Roy L Hales/ Cortes Currents - On Friday, May 27, a group of pro-fish farm scientists responded to recent testimonies before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans through an opinion article in the Globe and Mail. Four of the authors are from British Columbia. Dr Tony Farrell is a professor and Canada Research Chair for fish physiology, culture and conservation at the University of British Columbia. Farrell has previously gone on record stating he was 'absolutely delighted' that the BC Salmon Farmers Association funds research projects. Three of his co-authors have past or present connections to the BC Centre for Aquatic Health Sciences in Campbell River. Prior to relaunching his consulting firm Fidelis Aquaculture Management in 2020, Dr Jim Powell was CEO at the BC Centre for Aquatic Health Sciences for six years. At the time of his retirement, Powell told SeaWestNews, “those opposed to farming in the ocean need a stability to ensure their concerns are addressed, and the fish farmers need a stability to grow sustainably…we don't have that now.” Dr Ahmed Siah, a research scientist at the BC Centre for Aquatic Health Sciences, was the presenter of Marine Harvest Canada's Environment Award in 2014. Dianne Morrison of Marine Harvest Canada (now known as MOWI) was one of the co-authors of Dr Siah's 2015 paper on Piscine Reovirus. They were also co-authors of another paper on the same topic. Morrison is currently the Chair of MOWI. Dr Siah recently took part in a two year study of bacterial diseases in farmed and wild salmon. The DFO index page names John Paul Fraser, then Executive Director of the BC Salmon Farmers Association, as a collaborator. Dr Spencer Russell is an associate professor at the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture at Vancouver Island University. In the bio accompanying a recent lecture, it states Dr Russel provided ‘veterinary, technical and scientific support for aquaculture clients globally.' He sits on the board of the BC Centre for Aquatic Health Sciences. Two of his fellow directors work in the fish farm industry. In their Globe and Mail article, Farrell et al. state: “The House of Commons Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans heard from an organized group of scientists and anti-salmon farming activists who alleged that the DFO withheld certain studies. The group also criticized recent Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat reports concerning potential risk to wild salmon of pathogens from farmed salmon as being unreliable, because the reports did not support the activists' claim that salmon farming poses significant harm to wild salmon. As scientists who have contributed to many peer-reviewed analyses on salmon conservation and farming for the DFO, we're compelled to respond to prevent propagation of any misinformation. Canadians can trust the scientific facts and advice presented by CSAS, the science evaluation body of the DFO. Home-grown, ocean-farmed salmon is a valuable food resource for Canadians. It is an affordable, highly nutritious protein with year-round access.”

Roy L Hales/ COrtes Currents - Some of Canada's top scientists are being asked to testify before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans, While it is not clear exactly why this is happening, the common theme running through their presentations is the need for DFO to be more based in scientific evidences and less in the needs of industry. In the third of a series of broadcasts gleaned from these reports, Dr Andrew Bateman from the Pacific Salmon Foundation talks about pitfalls in DFO's current approach and points to an existing model that could replace it. This is a transcript of his opening remarks.

6:07 | The Titan of Talk, Canadian media legend Charles Adler, joins for his bi-weekly appearance on Real Talk. He chimes in on "Woodstock for the Witless," the rally in Ottawa over the weekend, along with Canada lifting its blood ban, the Archbishop of Canterbury's recent apology for residential schools, and Jean Charest's CPC leadership campaign.  37:31 | Canada must do more to ensure people in developing nations have access to COVID-19 vaccines. That's the message Dr. Madhu Pai intended to deliver to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development last week. The McGill University professor and Canada Research Chair in Epidemiology and Global Health explains why his message was interrupted, why he thinks Canada hasn't taken international obligations seriously, and what he hopes human beings learn from the past two-plus years.  Read Dr. Pai's blog post here: https://microbiologycommunity.nature.com/posts/canada-should-support-vaccine-self-sufficiency 1:02:55 | In a special edition of Positive Reflections presented by Kuby Energy, Ryan checks in with Kaleo Collective founder Layna Haley. Demand is way up for resources for single moms, including their annual "Love You Mama" Mothers Day event.  Donate to Kaleo Collective here: https://kaleocollective.ca/

The House of Commons Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics spent much of February conducting a study on the collection and use of mobility data by the Government of Canada. The study stems from reports that the Public Health Agency of Canada worked with Telus and BlueDot, an AI firm, to identify COVID-19 trends based on mobility data with questions about whether there was appropriate disclosures, transparency and consent from the millions of Canadians whose data may have been collected. I appeared before the committee toward the end of the study, emphasizing that while the activities were arguably legal, something still does not sit right with many Canadians. This week's Law Bytes podcast goes inside the hearing room for my appearance, where I made the case that Canada's outdated privacy laws are no longer fit for purpose. The podcast can be downloaded here, accessed on YouTube, and is embedded below. Subscribe to the podcast via Apple Podcast, Google Play, Spotify or the RSS feed. Updates on the podcast on Twitter at @Lawbytespod. Credits: Global News, Privacy Watchdog Investigates PHAC’s Use of Canadians’ Cellphone Location Data

The proposed Rogers – Shaw merger has placed Canada's competition law and policy back into the spotlight as consumers frustrated by high wireless prices and a market that many believe already suffers from insufficient competition face the prospect of even less competition should the deal be approved. Last week, the House of Commons Standing Committee on Industry and Technology agreed, issuing a recommendation that “the Committee believes the merger should not proceed” and identifying the need for conditions in the event that it does. Vass Bednar, Ana Qarri, and Robin Shaban recently conducted an extensive study for the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Industry on competition in data driven markets in Canada. Vass, the Executive Director of McMaster University's Master of Public Policy (MPP) in Digital Society Program, Ana, a recent graduate of McGill University Faculty of Law, and Robin, co-founder and senior economist at Vivic Research, join me on this week's Law Bytes podcast to discuss their study, the intersection between competition and digital and telecom policy, and their proposed reforms to reshape Canadian competition law. The podcast can be downloaded here, accessed on YouTube, and is embedded below. Subscribe to the podcast via Apple Podcast, Google Play, Spotify or the RSS feed. Updates on the podcast on Twitter at @Lawbytespod. Show Notes: Bednar, Qarri and Shaban, Study of Competition Issues in Data-Driven Markets in Canada Credits: Global News, What a $26 B deal between telecom giants means for 5G in Canada

Is paying $0 income tax really a possibility? In 2004, Jean-Pierre Laporte set out to create a better solution for investors that wanted improved asset protection while minimizing taxes. With an impressive academic background at the University of Toronto, Osgoode Hall Law School and the Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Paris, he is often called upon as an expert witness before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance, and he has written several seminal articles on pension reform, including an expansion of the Canada Pension Plan. Jean-Pierre, founded INTEGRIS drawing on over a decade of experience as a pension lawyer for several prestigious Toronto firms, including Bennett Jones LLP, Fasken Martineau LLP, Osler and Hoskin & Harcourt LLP. He has dedicated his career to improving pension legislation. Frustrated that the significant benefits of pensions were not readily available to those outside of large companies, Jean-Pierre created the Personal Pension Plan ™ to level the playing field and open up a new world of financial options and increased retirement savings for incorporated professionals. INTEGRIS Pension Management Corporation Offers incorporated business professionals (and C-Suite Executives) the most tax-effective way of saving for the future. INTEGRIS acts as a fiduciary between government and regulated companies in Canada to provide its clients with a high-calibre Personal Pension Plan (PPP®). While INTEGRIS does not invest assets, it designs and implements pension strategies tailored to the individual's needs and maintains the plan's compliant status over a lifetime. The PPP® is the most effective tax-savings solution permitted by Canadian tax legislation and generates the highest levels of wealth in Canada for its clients eclipsing all other savings vehicles such as TFSAs, RESPs, RRSP, and IPPs. How to reach Jean-Pierre Laporte: Website = https://integris-mgt.com/ LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/integrismgt Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/integrismgt/ Twitter = @IntegrisMgt YouTube = https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV3dV55lWhlmqH-KyUCfS0A Receive GTA Off-Market Deals & Passive Small to Mid-Size Apartments Deals Across Canada Right Now! Click Here to Sign Up absolutely FREE: https://pages.watsonestates.ca/ Find Us: www.linktr.ee/WatsonEstates This is not advice, just our analysis of the market. If you enjoyed the video consider subscribing. We always love to hear feedback and comments. Tell us what you think!

On this very special episode of Fresh Lens, we speak Dr. Shirin Kalyan of the University of British Columbia's Department of Medicine. Dr. Kalyan is an expert in immunology and immunotherapy. In this episode, we discuss the COVID19 pandemic and the scientific foundations of Canada's response to it. Dr. Kalyan is a fount of knowledge. Our wide-ranging conversation touches on:The different types of vaccinesHow mRNA vaccines differ from the past vaccinesHow the immune system recognizes different threatsWhether reaching COVID-zero is still possibleWhether the current policies being adopted in Canada make sense based on our best science You can find Dr. Kalyan on Twitter @tolling_bell.Watch segments of Dr. Kalyan's testimony for the House of Commons Standing Committee on Health here and here.Some of the papers we have referenced in this episode are listed below.https://www.bmj.com/content/374/bmj.n2074https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2021.09.28.21264260v1https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2021.08.24.21262415v1https://journals.plos.org/plosbiology/article?id=10.1371/journal.pbio.1002198https://www.science.org/content/article/having-sars-cov-2-once-confers-much-greater-immunity-vaccine-vaccination-remains-vital

Maryscott (Scotty) Greenwood is a corporate director and an American specialist in Canada/U.S. relations. She is a former political appointee in the Clinton Administration who currently holds the position of Partner in Crestview Strategy US LLC and the Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian-American Business Council.   Greenwood was previously a Principal at Dentons and recognized by the Hill Times as one of the Top 100 People Influencing Canadian Foreign Policy in 2014 and the Top 50 influencing Canada's foreign policy in 2021. On May 26, 2015, Greenwood appeared before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development as part of its study of the 2015 North American Leaders Summit. On March 16, 2021, Greenwood appeared before the House of Commons Special Committee on the Economic Relationship between Canada and the United States. She is also the co-host of the Canusa Street podcast, produced by the Wilson Center and available on Spotify.   On this episode,  we talk about Maryscott's life and how her family nicknamed her “Scotty.” She shares advice on life including the importance of connection and how small the world truly is. Her global impact on the world is expressed through her powerful 6-word story “Horse Sense In A Global Neighborhood.”   To reach Scotty, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottygreenwood/   Welcome to Profiles in Success and thank you for listening!   For more visit: https://profilesinsuccess.com/ Work with us: https://www.bernhardtwealth.com/

Legendary Hall of Fame Jockey Sandy Hawley will appear before the House of Commons’ Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights as part of its study of Bill C-218 – an act to amend the Criminal Code that would legalize single-event sports betting in Canada. Sandy is appearing on behalf of the Canadian horse racing industry representing the tens of thousands of Canadians who rely on the sport for their livelihood. He will discuss the need to protect the industry as the Government studies the potential legalization of single-event sports wagering. Sandy will also encourage the Government to legalize Historical Horse Racing – a popular gaming product that is widely attributed to have helped save the horse racing industry in the United States. GUEST: Sandy Hawley, Hall of Fame Jockey See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The House of Commons Standing Committee on the Status of Women has been focusing on some of the specific issues rural women face on a day-to-day basis. Rural connectivity was discussed at a recent committee meeting. Saskatchewan farmer and rancher Adrienne Ivey had a chance to share her challenges with internet and cell phone service and how it impacts the family and farming operation. Farmer Jake Leguee has been writing a blog for a few years now. It was a way for him to share his thoughts on important topics like GMO's and the use of crop protection products. In his most recent post, he talked about his concern surrounding communication.  He called it Have We Forgotten How to Talk to Each Other. I talk to Jake about his blog and why he is concerned about how we are losing the ability to have conversations especially when we do not agree. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 15, Erin chats with Randy Hoback, Member of Parliament for the federal riding of Prince Albert, who also sits on the House of Commons Standing Committee on International Trade. They discuss strategies to address market access challenges in an increasingly protectionist world, and the inextricable link between sustainability and trade.

Former cop again speaks about the systemic racism meetings at The House of Commons Standing Committee. President of Edmonton Métis calls the RCMP Rapists. I also break down a police video that sent a cop to jail and take a call from a subscriber. This is a mellow podcast that you might find slow; I forgive you for turning it off. According to President Melanie Omeniho the RCMP have been raping for years and "This is nothing that just started now," it started back in the 1800's. Another current example of systemic racism in the RCMP. According to the Standing Committee the RCMP not only are racists, they are rapists.

Political polarization isn't a new phenomenon. Our institutions have a propensity to define political movements and actors on a spectrum, rather than evaluating them for whether their policy positions are the best for the people they represent. Join a dialogue on lived experiences fighting against the inclination to defer to polarizing policy solutions. Panelists will discuss the following, along with providing their experiences and insights on forming a new political centre inside and outside of our political systems. SPEAKERSDiana Rodríguez Franco is the Secretary for Women for the city of Bogotá (Colombia). She holds a Ph.D. and an M.A. in Sociology from Northwestern University, and a J.D. and B.A. in Economics from the University of Los Andes (Colombia). Previously, she was Deputy Director at the Center for Law, Justice and Society (Dejusticia) and head of its Environmental Justice division. She has been a lecturer at University of Los Andes. In 2018, she was an Advocate in Residence at Yale University. Her publications include Radical Deprivation on Trial: The Impact of Judicial Activism on Socioeconomic Rights in the Global South (Cambridge University Press, 2015, coaut.), “Internal Wars, Taxation, and State-Building” (American Sociological Review, 2016), Environmental Peace: Challenges and Proposals in the Post-accorde (Dejusticia, 2017); “Dependency Theory” (Oxford Handbook on the Politics of Development, coauthor, 2016) and “Globalizing Intellectual Property Rights: The Politics of Law and Public Health” (Routledge, 2012). Elena Landau is an economist with an outstanding performance in the implementation of structural reforms in the Brazilian state, in the mid-1990s, she migrated to the field of Law, becoming a reference voice mainly in issues related to the Brazilian electrical sector. Elena was advisor to the presidency of BNDES and, later, director of the area responsible for the National Privatization Program, during Fernando Henrique Cardoso's government. Michelle Rempel Garner is the Member of Parliament for Calgary Nose Hill. In government, Michelle held the positions of Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of the Environment. In opposition, Michelle is the Shadow Minister for Industry and Economic Development. Previously Michelle served as the Shadow Minister for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and was the Vice-Chair of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration. She is a member of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada. Previously, Michelle built a strong reputation for successfully promoting innovative academic and business research partnerships, serving in a senior managerial capacity at the University of Calgary. She also worked in the technology commercialization division of the University of Manitoba, where she assisted in administering commercialization strategies for a portfolio of over 200 emerging technologies. Prior to this, she was engaged as a managerial consultant in Calgary, applying her knowledge of intellectual property management within a professional service framework in the areas of strategic planning, project management, process reengineering, and marketing where she gained insight in the health and educational sectors. Michelle holds a degree in economics. Highlights of her many honours include being named one of Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women by the Women's Executive Network, Calgary’s “Top 40 under 40”, and being named twice by Maclean’s Magazine as their Parliamentarian of the Year – Rising Star calling her “one of the government’s most impressive performers.” Michelle is also a Young Global Leader, invited to be so by the World Economic Forum. The World Economic Forum calls the Forum of Young Global Leaders a “unique and diverse community of the world’s most outstanding, next generation leaders."" Rempel was also recently named one of ""Alberta's 50 Most Influential People"". Michelle is considered to be one of the Conservative Party of Canada’s top performing MPs. She has accomplished much for Canada as a policy maker, both in government and in opposition. Michelle is also sought after writer, speaker, and commentator, and has one of the most prominent social media presences of any Canadian politician. Michelle’s volunteer work has made a difference in Calgary. She has planned events, raised tens of thousands of dollars, and acted a volunteer leader for numerous local not-for-profit organizations including the Children’s Wish Foundation and the Northern Hills Community Association. A Maple Leaf Award winner, Michelle has been extremely active in the Conservative Party in many important roles as a volunteer, organizer and leader. She was co‐chair of the Conservative Party’s National Policy Committee, co‐chair of the Alberta’s CPC President’s Council and co-chair of the inaugural Alberta Congress, the Conservative Party’s policy forum for Alberta CPC members. Michelle was co-chair of the enormously successful Conservative Party Convention in Calgary in 2013.

Retired MP Bill Casey chaired the House of Commons Standing Committee on Health in 2017 and heard from many thalidomide victims, doctors and experts.

Glenda-Lee Allan Vossler talks with Todd Lewis, President of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan, about a presentation he made on Friday to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food.

Glenda-Lee Allan Vossler talks with Todd Lewis, President of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan, about a presentation he made on Friday to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food.

On today's Defence Deconstructed Podcast, we are rebroadcasting a recording of the “The future of NORAD and continental defence” panel with moderator Sarah Goldfeder and featuring Michael Dawson, Richard Heitkamp, and Stephen Fuhr from our 29 Jan. 2020 Modernizing North American Defence conference. 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). This conference was made possible by the MINDS program from the Department of National Defence. Subscribe to and rate the CGAI Podcast Network on iTunes, SoundCloud, or wherever else you can find Podcasts! Bios:
 - Dave Perry (host): Senior Analyst and Vice President with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute.
 - Sarah Goldfeder: CGAI Fellow, Principal, Earnscliffe Strategy Group. - Michael Dawson: Former Political Advisor to the Commander of NORAD and NORTHCOM. - Richard Heitkamp: Deputy Director, Politico-Military Affairs (Western Hemisphere), U.S. Army JS J5. - Stephen Fuhr: former Chair, House of Commons Standing Committee on National Defence. Related Links:
- “Modernizing North American Defence” [Conference Program] (https://www.cgai.ca/modernization_of_north_american_defence) Head over to our website at www.cgai.ca for more commentary. Produced by Jay Rankin. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

On today's Global Exchange Podcast, we are rebroadcasting the Wrap Up Armchair Discussion from our March 10, 3rd Annual, Canada's State of Trade Conference. The discussion was moderated by Allison Gifford and featured Rachel Bendayan, Randy Hoback, and Brian Masse. The Global Exchange is part of the CGAI Podcast Network. Subscribe to the CGAI Podcast Network on SoundCloud, iTunes, or wherever else you can find Podcasts! Bios:

 - Colin Robertson (host): A former Canadian diplomat, Colin Robertson is Vice President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute.

 - Allison Gifford: Director of Public Affairs, UPS. - Rachel Bendayan: LPC MP for Outremont, Parliamentary Secretary for Small Business, Export Promotion, and International Trade. - Randy Hoback: CPC MP for Prince Albert, on the House of Commons Standing Committee on International Trade. - Brian Masse: NDP MP for Windsor West, on the House of Commons Standing Committee on Industry, Science, and Technology. Recommended Readings/Media: - “Queen of the South” [Netflix series] (https://www.netflix.com/ca/title/80107369) - “Apex Legends” [video game] (https://www.ea.com/games/apex-legends) Recommended Links: - “3rd Annual Canada's State of Trade Conference” (https://www.cgai.ca/3rd_annual_canadas_state_of_trade_conference)
 Recording Date: March 10, 2020 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 www.cgai.ca for more commentary. Produced by Jay Rankin. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

The ratification of the Canada – US- Mexico Trade Agreement has captured considerable attention with several committees studying Bill C-4, the bill aimed at ratifying the deal. Over the past month, I’ve had the opportunity to appear before two of those committees - the House of Commons Standing Committee on International Trade and on Industry, Science and Technology – where I discussed the digital law and policy implications the agreement. This week’s podcast features excerpts from those appearances, including my opening statement and the ensuing discussion with several MPs on copyright term extension, cultural policy, and privacy.

Charlie Angus NDP MP and member of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics.

GUEST: Pam Damoff, MP for Oakville North-Burlington and a member of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security

Alex discusses the ongoing controversy over allegations of attempted political interference by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his senior officials in the case of SNC-Lavalin have anti-bribery officials from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development “concerned.” And the anti-bribery officials there warned on Monday they have sent a letter to Canadian authorities noting they will be following the case closely.   “The OECD Working Group on Bribery is concerned by recent allegations of interference in the prosecution of SNC-Lavalin that are subject to proceedings in the House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights,” said the OECD in a statement.

On February 28, 2019, Ira Goldstein (SVP of Corporate Development) and Matt Anthony (VP of Security Remediation Services) represented Herjavec Group to the Canadian House of Commons Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy, and Ethics.

  On October 19, 2015 Greg Fergus was elected Member of Parliament for the Quebec riding of Hull-Aylmer. Greg has solid experience in the political field. He has worked as a policy advisor and senior policy advisor in a number of ministerial offices. He has also worked at all levels of the Liberal Party of Canada, including as National Director, where he introduced change and innovation that made the party more efficient, restoring it to today's modern appeal. Proud father of three, Greg has always worked to improve the communities he has lived in. Since moving to the Ottawa-Gatineau area in 1988, he has gotten involved in numerous areas: social housing, community organizations, and various associations and councils. Greg has undertaken studies at the master's level in international relations. He also holds two bachelor's degrees—one in social science and one in international relations. Over the past 25 years, he has worked in both private and public sectors, with not-for-profit organizations and in the academic sector. In what spare time he has, he enjoys long distance running, reading, and writing. He currently sits as a member of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance and is the President of Federal Black Caucus. Recently, we the opportunity to chat with Mr. Fergus. During our conversation, Mr. Fergus talked about: – Some of his story including having a mother from Jamaica and father from Montserrat – Growing his family was one of two minority families in the mainly Jewish in Montreal “a minority, within a minority, within a minority, within a minority” – His parents instilling education and high expectations with him and his other siblings – The start of his political journey becoming a Parliamentary Page thirty years ago – Some of his political journey – The fact that many people are unable to run for political office – The story behind Federal Black Caucus – Some of the challenges that Black Canadians are facing – The purpose of the Federal Black Caucus and what it wants to get done – What are young people bringing to the Federal Black Caucus and what excites him the about the organization – The importance of data collection in helping Black Canadians You can contact Mr. Fergus via: Email Visit the The Dr. Vibe Show™ at https://www.thedrvibeshow.com/ Please feel free to email The Dr. Vibe Show™ at dr.vibe@thedrvibeshow.com Please feel free to “Like” the “The Dr. Vibe Show” Facebook fan page here God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith, Dr. Vibe

The House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights has made eleven recommendations in their report, "Improving Support for Jurors in Canada." Juror support advocate Mark Farrant joins Rob to discuss the recommendations.

On Monday, October 30, the House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights met to continue its discussions over the bill to amend the criminal code. The BC Humanist Association last week submitted our brief to the committee setting out why we support the government's decision to repeal sections 296 and 176 which prohibit blasphemous libel and disrupting a religious service respectively. In this recording from the committee, Greg Oliver, President of the Canadian Secular Alliance, testifies before the committee with arguments largely similar to our own. In the questions from MPs he's also joined by Janet Epp Buckingham, Professor, Laurentian Leadership Centre, Trinity Western University and Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, Bishop Lionel Gendron, President and lawyer Bruce F. Simpson, Specialized Partner in Criminal Law, Barnes Sammon LLP all from the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops. To read our submission and to find out how you can support our efforts to repeal Canada's blasphemy law, visit: http://www.bchumanist.ca/repeal_canada_s_blasphemy_laws_justice_committee_brief

Culling grey seals on Canada’s east coast will not help the recovery of Atlantic Salmon populations. That’s what the science says in a report prepared for the House of Commons Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans. But that committee, in opposition to all things good and logical, has said they are recommending the government undertake a cull of grey seals to aid the recovery of wild salmon. Killing seals on Canada’s east coast for economic purposes – not to be confused with the sustenance hunt undertaken by Inuit communities – is a political hot potato. This latest proposal is without merit, and could in fact have negative impacts on a fish population in recovery. To talk about this report, her recent Huffington Post blog, what the science really shows about fisheries and seals, and the historic attempts to create an industry out of seal slaughter, Sheryl Fink, Director of Canadian Wildlife Campaigns for the International Fund for Animal Welfare, joined Defender Radio.

Gary Bauslaugh is the author of three books related to assisted death in Canada; his most recent (The Right to Die, April 2016) tells the stories of the courageous Canadians whose often heroic actions helped create a climate of acceptance of the idea that assisted death should be legalized in Canada. The Supreme Court of Canada's historic ruling in February, 2015, declared the law prohibiting assisted death unconstitutional, and provided guidelines for new legislation which would be in tune with our Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Then it went to the politicians to pass actual legislation, an exercise that many of who have been advocates for progressive reform on assisted dying looked forward to with great hope and anticipation. The results, however, were tragically inadequate. Bauslaugh spoke out against the proposed legislation and on May 6 was called to Ottawa to speak on the matter to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. His views were reflected in the Senate's initial rejection of the legislation. Still, the highly flawed law was passed in June - a betrayal of the efforts of many Canadians, over many years, to protect the right of grievously ill and suffering Canadians to have a dignified and peaceful death. In his talk Bauslaugh discusses how and why this happened and looks at where we go from here. Gary Bauslaugh is a Victoria writer who has served as President of the Humanist Association of Canada and on the board of CFI Canada. He was Editor of Humanist Perspectives for five years. Recent books include The Right to Die - the courageous Canadians who gave us the right to a dignified death; Robert Latimer, a story of justice and mercy; and The Secret Power of Juries. (James Lorimer and Co., Toronto). Recorded at the Sunday, September 11, 2016 meeting of the BC Humanist Association in Vancouver. Learn more at http://www.bchumanist.ca Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram. Subscribe on Soundcloud, iTunes, Stitcher and Google Play. Intro music: We are all connected instrumental - Symphony of Science http://www.symphonyofscience.com

On the fourth episode of the Borderlines Podcast our guest is Jenny Kwan. Ms. Kwan is the Member of Parliament for Vancouver East and is the New Democratic Party of Canada’s Immigration Critic. 2:30 – 16:13 – We talk about Bill C-6, the Liberal Government of Canada’s reforms to Canada’s Citizenship Act. Ms. Kwan both talked about what she likes and dislikes about Bill C-6. A specific concern that she has includes the procedural fairness afforded to those facing citizenship revocation due to misrepresentation. During this portion of the discussion we also briefly discuss the topic of language testing requirements for grants of citizenship, which Ms. Kwan believes is too stringent. 16:13 – 31:48 – Ms. Kwan explains that one thing that she hopes is urgently changed in Canadian immigration law is the current situation involving the cessation of refugee status. Ms. Kwan has introduced into Parliament Bill C-294, which calls on the government to end the automatic loss of permanent resident status when a refugee’s status as a protected person is revoked. 31:48 – 40:37 – Another topic that Ms. Kwan is passionate about is whether the Canadian government should let American war resisters / dodgers / conscientious objectors remain in Canada. Jenny believes that they should. 40:37 – 55:23 – As a member of the House of Commons Standing Committee of Citizenship and Immigration, Ms. Kwan shared her thoughts on whether certain vulnerable groups should be given immediate, and some would say preferential, access to refugee resettlement in Canada. Jenny proposed five actions that she believes Canada can immediately take. 55:23 – 1:03:08 – Peter and Steven discuss about Ouedraogo v. Canada (Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness), 2016 FC 810. In this case the Federal Court determined that an individual can be removed from Canada both during the 90 day restoration period and that they could be removed even after they have applied for restoration. 1:03:08 – 1:05:51 – Peter briefly mentions the BC Supreme Court decision in R v. Nuttal, 2016 BCSC 1404. This case involves a stay of proceedings being ordered after the court determined that police had entrapped two individuals into attempting to bomb the BC legislature. 1:04:41 – Finally, we wrap up by briefly talking about Pokemon Go.

Joanna Kerr, Executive Director for Greenpeace Canada joins us to talk about her experience speaking to the Commons Standing Committee reviewing Bill C-51, where among other things she was asked if she wasn't a terrorist, why worry? Next up is Sabrina Bowman, the Climate Campaign Organizer for Environmental Defence Canada to talk to us about the "Act On Climate" rally happening in Quebec on April 11th in time with the Premiers meeting. Lastly, our hosts dissect some headlines including the NASA prediction that California will be entirely out of water within the next year. Please consider supporting us! - We are 100% Patreon member funded: www.patreon.com/greenmajority For full listings and more info about this episode with links etc visit: https://greenmajoritymedia.wordpress.com/2015/03/20/444-reject-fear/

Click here for the RADIO LINKS Click here for People to People Fundraising He lectures around the world but now is here for you. From the latest in charity news, technology, fundraising and social networking, Ted Hart and his guests help you maneuver through this economic downturn in the charitable sector to greater levels of efficiency and fundraising success. PAGE 2 GUEST EXPERT: Mark Blumberg is a partner at Blumberg Segal LLP and works almost exclusively in the areas of Non-Profit and Charity Law.  He has a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science from the University of Toronto, a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from the University of British Columbia and a Masters of Laws (LL.M.) from Osgoode Hall Law School in Tax Law. Mark is on the Executive of the Canadian Bar Association (CBA) National Charities and Not-for-Profit Law Section and Ontario Bar Association (OBA) Charity and Non-profit law section.  Mark is quoted regularly in print media and appears frequently on radio and television on topics relating to philanthropy and the regulation of charities in Canada.  Mark has appeared on a number of occasions in front of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance on topics such as charity regulation, transparency and accountability for non-profits and charities and tax incentives for philanthropy.

Aboriginal issues are a growing area of public policy and perhaps the most important moral dilemma facing Canada. Following this vision, the federal government has an opportunity to stop ignoring the issues of accountability and transparency on reserves. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is a federally incorporated, non-partisan citizen advocacy group dedicated to lower taxes, less waste and accountable government. Speaker: Tanis Fiss is the director of the Centre for Aboriginal Policy Change with the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF). The centre monitors, researches, and provides alternatives to current aboriginal policy and court decisions. As a Métis woman, Fiss is concerned over the inequality current federal legislation and policy has created for aboriginals. Tanis has presented before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and the Senate Committee for Aboriginal Peoples. In addition, Tanis has met with Assembly of First Nations National Chief, Phil Fontaine, and presented before the 2004 Aboriginal Forum. Prior to working for the CTF, she worked as a project manager for a non-profit agency specializing in education research solutions for the public education system. Tanis has also worked as a public school accreditation officer for the province of British Columbia, accrediting aboriginal feeder schools. Fiss received her BA in Commerce from Royal Roads University in Victoria. Download the Audio of this session. Download the Audio of Audience Q&A from this session.