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The threat of tariffs on Canada's trade with the United States continues to be top of mind, with Alberta's Premier, Danielle Smith, recently returning from Mar-a-Lago after meeting with President-elect Donald Trump over the weekend.This week on the podcast, our guest is Marcus Rocque, Vice President at the ARC Energy Research Institute. Marcus joins Jackie and Peter in discussing the potential for Canadian oil and gas tariffs and the possible market implications. They review Canada's trade surplus with the United States, which is smaller than Donald Trump often claims, and whether the trade surplus is the only motivation for his threats to Canada. Next, they consider the amount of oil and natural gas Canada sends to the United States and the US's ability to substitute some of this consumption with alternative supply. Finally, they consider how the tariffs could impact US consumers and Canadian oil and gas producers.Content referenced in this podcast:Polymarket: “Will Trump impose 25% tariff on Mexico/Canada?” Please review our disclaimer at: https://www.arcenergyinstitute.com/disclaimer/ Check us out on social media: X (Twitter): @arcenergyinstLinkedIn: @ARC Energy Research Institute Subscribe to ARC Energy Ideas PodcastApple PodcastsAmazon MusicSpotify
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, the Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter about the Trans Mountain Pipeline despite cabinet assurances it would make money. Budget Officer Yves Giroux warning billions' in overruns. Addictions Minister Ya'ara Saks yesterday said families across Canada often ask her for parenting advice, meanwhile an NDP MP has been cautioned for wearing a beaded watermelon pin in parliament, Watermelon imagery has long been used as a stand-in symbol for the Palestine flag, McPherson defends that it is just a poppy. All this and more! GUEST: Tom Korski - Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter X(formerly Twitter): @mindingottawa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. Thomas Gunton, professor of resource and environmental planning program at Simon Fraser University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Markham interviews Tom Gunton of the the International Institute for Sustainable Development, which recently released a report titled, “Assessment of Fossil Fuel Subsidies in Canada: A case study of the Trans Mountain Pipeline.”
The Trans Mountain Pipeline is up and running; the LNG Canada export facility is gearing up. The promise of new routes and markets for Canadian products is focusing investors' attention on the market as never before. RBC Canadian energy specialists, Jeff Cormack and Michael Povaschuk, join the Energy Transition in Focus podcast to predict what this means for companies in the sector.
Join Leanna Wachniak and Faisal Karmali on More Than Money as they talk to Dan McTeague from Canadians for affordable energy. Also on the show, free help for small or home-based businesses.
The expansion to the Trans Mountain Pipeline has been completed and that's cause for celebration, according to the Globe and Mail's Alberta and energy reporter, Kelly Cryderman -- if for no other reason than because Canada followed a project through to completion. Cryderman joins Evan to walk through the project's merits and pitfalls.
Provincial healthcare plans cover several important eye operations - even at private clinics. But some seniors say they were talked into expensive treatments they can't afford. And: The letters TMX spelled trouble when a big oil pipeline from Alberta to the B.C. coast was proposed years ago. Now, after protests, delays, and more than 30 billion taxpayer dollars, the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion is up and running. We travel the pipeline talking to proponents and opponents about their reactions. Plus: Mr. Whiskers and Rover: it's official, you are part of the family. A court in B.C. says pets are not just property, and have to be given special consideration when their humans decide to break up.
This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir chats with former MuchMusic host and current UBC Geography professor Avi Lewis about the environmental risks of the newly completed Trans Mountain Pipeline.Recorded: May 6, 2024
On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly Ogle and Joe Calnan interview Trevor Tombe about the financial and economic basis of the Trans Mountain Pipeline. You can find Trevor's article for The Hub here: https://thehub.ca/2024-04-30/trevor-tombe-the-trans-mountain-pipeline-was-worth-every-penny/ You can find our previous podcast with Trevor here: https://www.cgai.ca/the_impact_of_energy_in_the_federal_budget_with_trevor_tombe // For the intro session, Kelly and Joe discuss the Ksi Lisims LNG project and alleged collusion with OPEC in the US tight oil industry. CGAI's events in Toronto and Ottawa with Kent Fellows: https://www.cgai.ca/2024_energy_security_forum_roundtables_series_the_influence_of_energy_on_canadas_role_on_the_world_stage // Guest Bio: - Trevor Tombe is a Professor of Economics at the University of Calgary, a Research Fellow at The School of Public Policy, and co-director of Finances of the Nation. // Host Bio: - Kelly Ogle is Managing Director of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute - Joe Calnan is a Fellow and Energy Security Forum Manager at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute // Reading recommendations: - "Last Barrel Standing? Confronting the Myth of “High-Cost” Canadian Oil Sands Production", by Kent Fellows: https://www.cdhowe.org/public-policy-research/last-barrel-standing-confronting-myth-high-cost-canadian-oil-sands // Interview recording Date: May 8, 2024 // Energy Security Cubed is part of the CGAI Podcast Network. Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on LinkedIn. Head over to our website at www.cgai.ca for more commentary. // Produced by Joe Calnan. Music credits to Drew Phillips.
Last week, crude oil started flowing through a newly expanded pipeline that stretches more than 600 miles from the tar sands of Canada’s Alberta province to an export terminal near Vancouver in British Columbia. The Canadian government spent $25 billion and more than four years to complete construction on the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion which will triple its capacity to ship nearly a million barrels of oil a day. But the project has also raised concerns about the threat of oil spills south of the border, and the harm to endangered marine mammals from increasing tanker activity moving through the Salish Sea to customers in Asia. Tom Banse, OPB’s former Olympia correspondent, joins us to share his recent reporting on this story.
The Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is finally up and running. Matt Galloway talks to Trans Mountain Corp. CEO Dawn Farrell about the $34 billion price tag, how environmental concerns should be addressed, and who might take it off the federal government's hands.
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150 years in the making: The fallout after BC formally recognizes Haida ownership of all lands GUEST: Khelsilem, Squamish Nation Council Chair Vancouver's Isabella Bertold to lead Canada into the first ever Women's America's Cup this year GUEST: Isabella Bertold, Canada's top female sailor The cost of hosting the FIFA World Cup has doubled; Can taxpayers recover the cost? + Canucks reaction GUEST: Rob Fai, Weekend Mornings on CKNW host and long time sportscaster After a decade of debate and four years of construction, the Trans Mountain Pipeline opened today GUEST: Christy Clark, Former Premier of BC After being kicked out of House of Commons for calling Trudeau a “wacko” yesterday, Pierre Poilievre joins us GUEST: Pierre Poilievre, Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly Ogle and Joe Calnan interview Susan Bell about how the opening of the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion could change Canada's energy industry. // For the intro session, Kelly and Joe Calnan discuss the recent G7 Energy Minister summit and the possibility of Iraqi and Kazakh oil supply curtailments. // Guest Bio: - Susan Bell is Senior Vice President, Downstream at Rystad Energy // Host Bio: - Kelly Ogle is Managing Director of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute - Joe Calnan is a Fellow and Energy Security Forum Manager at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute // Reading recommendations: - "The Body in Question", by Jill Ciment: https://www.amazon.ca/Body-Question-Novel-Jill-Ciment/dp/152474798X // Interview recording Date: April 25, 2023 // Energy Security Cubed is part of the CGAI Podcast Network. Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on LinkedIn. Head over to our website at www.cgai.ca for more commentary. // Produced by Joe Calnan. Music credits to Drew Phillips.
Trevor Tombe is a professor of economics at the University of Calgary and a research fellow at The School of Public Policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Trans Mountain Pipeline is up and running after years of construction. Jeff Jones from the Globe and Mail joins us to look back at the history of the project and look ahead to what its completion means for Alberta.
Hub Headlines features audio versions of the best commentaries and analysis published daily in The Hub. Enjoy listening to original and provocative takes on the issues that matter while you are on the go. 0:19 – The $34 billion Trans Mountain pipeline was worth every penny, by Trevor Tombe6:52 – Canadian conservatism's judicial revolution is only gaining strength, by Charlie Buck If you enjoy The Hub's podcasts consider subscribing to our weekly email newsletter featuring our best insights and analysis. Free. Cancel anytime. Sign up now at https://thehub.ca/free-member-sign-up/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On May 1st the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion will begin commercial operations. It marks the end of a 12 year saga that included protests, legal challenges and the purchase of the pipeline itself by the federal government. When Ottawa stepped in to buy TMX six years ago, it had an estimated price tag of $7.4 billion dollars. Today the cost has grown to $34 billion dollars. As the polarizing project nears the finish line, CBC producer Allison Dempster visits communities along the pipeline route, from Edson, Alberta to Burnaby, B.C. She meets people who worked on the project, people who campaigned against it and Indigenous leaders who one day hope to own it. In the second half of the show, we join Anna Maria Tremonti on a road trip she took along the route back in 2019. She hears from Western Canadians deeply divided on the pipeline project. As you'll hear, the expansion is almost complete, but the debate over its legacy is far from over.Reported by Allison Dempster. Produced by Jennifer Chevalier.Storylines is part of the CBC Audio Doc Unit
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On today's show: why you shouldn't expect Ottawa to sell the Trans Mountain Pipeline right away; you can no longer be part of the energy because Calgary is now the Blue Sky City; and what happens when someone accidentally uncovers a cursed VHS tape? Well, chaos, of course.
The long-promised sale of the troubled TMX pipeline project could prove difficult for Ottawa. We get a report from CBC business reporter Kyle Bakx, and hear from our audience on the project and its $34 billion price tag.Then we hear about a new 3-year study looking at the impact of homelessness in Castlegar, Trail and Nelson from project manager and researcher Jayme Jones, Selkirk Innovates, Selkirk College.
On today's show: the Transmountain Pipeline is nearing completion. We hear what the project's CEO had to say at one of the world's biggest energy industry gatherings; we speak with the man who launched the "Recall Gondek" campaign and ask who else is involved given some new revelations this week; and hitchin' a rodent ride from the Kootenays to Alberta. The latest in Alberta's ongoing battle to remain rat free.
We begin with our monthly conversation with Calgary Police Chief Mark Neufeld. This time out, we get the Chief's thoughts on last week's tragic stand-off in the community of Penbrooke and how it was handled by the men and women of the Calgary Police Service. Next, the long-awaited expansion to the Trans Mountain Pipeline is expected to be completed by the end of May according to the province. How big of an impact will the expansion have on Alberta's energy sector? We get the thoughts of Markham Hislop, Energy journalist and Publisher at Energi Media. Finally, it seems like ‘winter' has decided to hang around a little bit longer, but warmer temperatures will arrive eventually. Is your home ready from spring? We get some tips for homeowners on how to get ahead of the Spring Maintenance required to keep your home in ‘tip-top' shape with Matthew Coad, Vice President of Strategy at Rümi.
We allow politicians to pass the buck at every opportunity. It has become the norm to set up ‘arms length' third party entities to ‘oversee' any government project. Do you think VIA Rail provides stellar service? How about the expensive and late Transmountain Pipeline? When politicians get questioned for the awful mismanagement of Government funds - they throw up their arms and blame 'arm's length' agencies. When will elected politicians be held to account? Ginny Roth is a Partner with Crestview Strategies - she joins Stephen LeDrew for Three Minutes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on TLDR: The restaurant chain Wendy's announced a plan to introduce "dynamic pricing" but quickly punted on the idea after the internet had Some Thoughts. We also find out how Stripe -- the privately held e-payments processor -- turned a niche product into a US$65 billion business. Plus, Canada's favourite pipeline, and why many companies want to end work-from-home for good. This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger, financial educator Kyla Scanlon and former hedge funder Matthew Karasz. Follow us on other platforms, or subscribe to our weekly newsletter: linkin.bio/tldrThe TLDR Podcast is offered by Wealthsimple Media Inc. and is for informational purposes only. The content in the TLDR Podcast is not investment advice, a recommendation to buy or sell assets or securities, and does not represent the views of Wealthsimple Financial Corp or any of its other subsidiaries or affiliates. Wealthsimple Media Inc. does not endorse any third-party views referenced in this content. More information at wealthsimple.com/tldr.
In this episode of "And Another Thing," Tony Clement takes the solo hosting reins and dives into the dynamic world of Canadian politics alongside special guest Gary Mar. Together, they dissect Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's "Team Canada" approach to US relations, questioning its representativeness and effectiveness in navigating the turbulent waters of international diplomacy.As the conversation unfolds, they pivot to Trudeau's characterization of Pierre Poilievre as "MAGA," exploring the strategic implications and political rhetoric at play. Amidst the political discourse, they shine a spotlight on the nearing completion of the Trans Mountain Pipeline, delving into its significance for Canada's energy landscape and the broader economic implications.And if that wasn't enough, Tony and Gary draw parallels between former US President Donald Trump and the world of professional wrestling, unpacking the theatricality and spectacle that defined Trump's political persona.Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that traverses the realms of diplomacy, energy policy, and the unique intricacies of North American politics.
After hitting more speed bumps than a driver in a school zone and going so over budget that it would make the Olympics blush, the completion of the Trans Mountain oil pipeline (TMP) is near. Canada's relationship with India is getting icier than a car windshield post-snowstorm. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO
The Trans Mountain Pipeline hits yet another expensive snag and Stefan chats with Mitchell Beer about COP 28, the Emission Cap, Methane and so much more.
222 Minutes hops on to discuss this week's headlines which include high calorie humans, gold at Costco, pirates and the Trans Mountain Pipeline. Let me know what you think. Text me 587-217-8500 Substack:https://open.substack.com/pub/shaunnewmanpodcast E-transfer here: shaunnewmanpodcast@gmail.com Website: https://silvergoldbull.ca/ Email: SNP@silvergoldbull.com Phone (877) 646-5303 – general sales line, ask for Grahame and be sure to let us know you're an SNP listener.
222 Minutes hops on to discuss this week's headlines which include the vote on axing the carbon tax, pedo's getting shortened sentencing, Alberta Pension Plan and Trans Mountain Pipeline. This week's Major Sponsor is HSI Group For more information head here: www.hsii.ca Let me know what you think Text me 587-217-8500 Substack:https://open.substack.com/pub/shaunnewmanpodcast
Frank McKenna, a proud Canadian, shows his true passion for Canada in Episode 44 first defending Canada in its diplomatic dispute with India over the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian Member of the Sikh diaspora in Surrey, BC, then arguing against Alberta's potential separation from CPP and finally championing the partnership between The Federal Government and Indigenous communities for the soon to be finished Trans Mountain Pipeline. Frank believes Canada's actions are enough following the unfortunate incident during Ukrainian President Zelensky's parliamentary visit in Ottawa that has now been politicized in both Canada and Russia and he touches on the impact of a US government shutdown. The pod finishes up with Frank asking, perhaps rhetorically, for more cheerful topics next month – we make no promises. Unpacking Canada's Diplomatic Row with India – 4:15Canada's Embarrassment in Parliament – 20:25Alberta's Report on Separating from CPP - 23:51One Step Closer to Trans Mountain Pipeline Completion – 31:42The US Government Shutdown – 37:56 This podcast was recorded on September 27, 2023. For relevant disclosures, visit: tdsecurities.com/ca/en/tds-geopolitics-episode-44. To learn more about TD Securities, visit us at tdsecurities.com or follow us on LinkedIn @tdsecurities.
Housing starts are at a 30-year high but it is not enough. We have covered the technology of Deepfakes and it the ramifications more than a few times on this show over the years, along with the warnings that the fabricated videos will get harder and harder to discern from the real ones. We look at the newest delays to the Trans Mountain Pipeline, and what its future might hold. Following the G20 summit, in which Trudeau wished Putin has been condemned harder, the Prime Minister found himself stranded with his entourage due to mechanical issues with his plane. In an effort to change its public image, SNC-Lavalin is rebranding and taking on a new name. Poilievre's image is turning and, according to Abacus Data, the Federal Conservatives have a 14 point lead over Trudeau's Liberals. The meeting on HATS tiny cabins was cancelled the other night, due to two instances of alleged violence. Where is this situation going? Trudeau's Liberals are meeting in London, Ontario, for “very frank” talks. Guests: Murtaza Haider, professor of Data Science and Real Estate Management at Toronto Metropolitan University Jeffrey Dvorkin, Senior Fellow at Massey College, Former Director of Journalism at the University of Toronto-Scarborough and author of Trusting the News in a Digital Age Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for AffordableEnergy, Former Liberal MP Dr. Jack Cunningham, Ph.D., Program Coordinator at the Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History, in Trinity College and the Munk School. Specializing in British foreign policy, Canadian foreign policy and politics, International history, U.S. foreign policy and relations with Russia; University of Toronto Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert Jason Farr, former councillor for Ward 2 in the City of Hamilton Tasha Kheiriddin, journalist, writer with National Post, GZERO media, and her Substack page ‘In My Opinion'; Author of The Right Path Scott Radley, Host of the Scott Radley Show and Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
Éric Pineault, professor of ecological economics at the Institute of Environmental Sciences at the University of Quebec in Montreal, explains how the fires raging in Canada are a corollary of the paradigm termed Extreme Oil. He discusses various oil and gas projects across North America, as well as the Canadian government's support for the Trans Mountain Pipeline project, and how terms such as "net zero" and "carbon neutral" are misleading and conveniently serve Big Oil's aims. His recent book A Social Ecology of Capital presents an empirical analysis of capitalist societies, which both builds on and enhances Marxist theories by accounting for the energy extraction and colonization of ecosystems, a characteristic of what he terms our "fossil-industrial" society. His conception of capitalist metabolism outlines extractivism, production, consumption, and waste dissipation, which leads to an absorption of surplus energy, capital accumulation, and profit maximization. Most importantly, how is this understanding of social ecology useful for furthering a project of emancipation?
Join Dustin Lamontagne and Bryn Griffiths as they break down the latest news on the Trans Mountain Pipeline in British Columbia and Alberta. All opinions expressed are solely Dustin's and do not reflect those of Research Capital. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon for investment decisions. Clients of Research Capital may maintain positions in the securities discussed in this podcast.Dustin LamontagneDLamontagne@researchcapital.com780.905.7729www.researchcapital.comThis series is proudly produced by the team at Road 55. Located in Edmonton, Alberta.Road 55 creates content that connects! For more information, please visit: www.road55.ca
As one federal Liberal politician after another emotes about their "affordability for Canadians" budget, a laundry list of new taxes crashes down on all of us April 1st. The worst kind of April Fool's joke from our benevolent leaders. Kris Sims of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation joins Mike to break down all the specifics - it's going to hurt big time. David Yager swings by to help explain why the cost of the TransMountain Pipeline has skyrocketed since the federal government bought it. A great Goofy Award and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
222 Minutes hops on to discuss this week's headlines which include: Trans Mountain Pipeline, exercise is healthy, 61 million in drug charges & snowplow madness. This week's Main Sponsor is Riskan Hope Farm Bull Sale March 26th For more information call Vern 306-567-7114 The auction can be viewed online with dlms.ca or check out riskanhopefarm.com 4H Club fundraiser auction: https://www.222metalworks.com/ SNP Presents: Legacy Media featuring: Kid Carson, Wayne Peters, Byron Christopher & Kris Sims March 18th in Edmonton Tickets here: https://www.showpass.com/snp/ Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/shaunnewmanpodcast Let me know what you think Text me 587-217-8500
What lessons are passed down through generations that can help us feel at home, both mentally and physically? In this episode, we explore the power of mentorship through a conversation between queer climbers Lor Sabourin and Madaleine Sorkin. We also travel to the Salish Sea to hear about three generations of women who are fighting against the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion to save the resident orcas and the livelihoods of the coast Salish people. Join us for Patagonia Stories wherever you get your podcasts. Read Queer Climbing Mentorship: https://www.patagonia.com/stories/queering-climb-mentorship/story-123496.html Watch We Are the Water: https://www.patagonia.com/stories/episode-6-we-are-the-water/video-123950.html
More than one group of Indigenous investors want to buy the Trans Mountain pipeline. Others think that's a bad idea.
A field report from coast Salish territory on the irreconcilable conflict between the Tsleil-Waututh Nation and the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion project. There are 73 remaining Southern Resident Killer Whales in existence. The Tsleil-Waututh Nation consider the survival of these orcas and the survival of their people to be the same thing. The government insists a compromise can be met. The Tsleil-Waututh reject this notion, and many are prepared to die in defense of their "wolves of the sea". Brandi Morin reports. Further reading: Losing language, children, culture: Parallels drawn between endangered orcas and Indigenous experiences, CBC News Ottawa approves new $10B loan guarantee for the Trans Mountain pipeline project, Canadian Press Indigenous land defender sentenced to jail time over Trans Mountain pipeline protest, CTV News Trans Mountain pipeline insurers dropping like flies, National Observer UN committee criticizes Canada over handling of Indigenous pipeline opposition, Canadian Press Trans Mountain pipeline expansion cost climbs 70%, now $21.4B, Canadian Press Support Canadaland at canadaland.com/join Sponsors: Shopify, Oxio Thank you to Gordon Dick of Tsleil-Waututh Nation for the use of his music Coast Salish Anthem in this episode. Additional Music is by Audio Network Support CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/join See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5:17 | Journalist Brandi Morin checks in from Montreal, where she attended the Canadian Association of Journalists' Annual Awards (and met Cypress Hill). Brandi responds to the NY Post and National Post stories characterizing mass graves outside former residential schools as "fake news," and shares about her own fact finding mission over the weekend. Check out Brandi's new podcast documentary on the irreconcilable conflict between the Tsleil-Waututh Nation and the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion project: https://www.canadaland.com/podcast/784-sea-wolves-oil-snakes/ 42:27 | Is it Justin Trudeau's fault that Jordan Peterson's unvaccinated father couldn't attend a family wedding in California this weekend? Charles Adler brings Canadian Common Sense to his bi-weekly appearance on Real Talk, including commentary on the recent NRA Convention in Houston, and the Supreme Court decision on Canada's "inhumane" and "degrading" parole ineligibility law. 1:23:13 | This week's Positive Reflections presented by Kuby Energy celebrates an anonymous donor and other advocates in Lethbridge, Alberta making life a little bit easier for refugees from Ukraine. Submit your Positive Reflection: talk@ryanjespersen.com
In this episode, Dani tells us how we can and must change our (US) society.They recommend reading Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz's books, "An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States" and "Not 'A Nation of Immigrants': Settler Colonialism, White Supremacy, and a History of Erasure and Exclusion" for a comprehensive history of the united states and its founding rooted in the settler-colonialist mindset. They'd also recommend watching HBO's Exterminate all the Brutes for a similar history lesson that does not sugarcoat genocide and is very graphic (so sit this one out if you're not up for that).Dani also recommend checking out the Tiny House Warrior's new comic titled, "The Fight Against the Transmountain Pipeline" for some background and history of TMX, its Indigenous-led resistance, and the oppression the Warriors face every Day. You can donate the the THW's legal defense fund on their website as well!For a glimpse into Dani's friendships, check out their other podcast, Better When Awkward, co-hosted by their childhood best friend, Jasmine!Go to UnderstandingKindness.com for transcripts, blog entries, and links to the social media accounts!Follow the podcast on instagram, facebook, or twitter for more recommendations & posts when a new episode comes out!To contact Dani, email UnderstandingKindness@protonmail.com or send them a DM on social media!To financially support Dani & the show, visit the podcast's patreon or give a one-time or recurring donation on paypal! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
This week on Legally Speaking with Michael Mulligan:Unlike criminal cases, where there is always a next appearance date scheduled in court until a case is completed, civil cases are generally moved along by the plaintiff. The case discussed on the show involved a civil claim resulting from an apparently defective drop-side crib. The issue was identified in 2009 and resulted in the crib manufacturer recalling the cribs. Several proposed class actions were also filed in different provinces.In BC, a proposed class action was filed one day after the recall of the cribs was announced. A couple of years after the BC case was commended, the plaintiff asked the court to be replaced as the proposed representative plaintiff because of family and work time commitments. The judge managing the case denied the application to change plaintiffs, in part because the original plaintiff still had the crib, which the defendants wanted to have examined by an engineer. Approximately 8 years then passed without any meaningful steps being taken by the plaintiff to move the case forward. The defendant crib manufacturer eventually applied to have the case dismissed for “want of prosecution”. The test when this kind of application is made involves consideration of the length of the delay, explanations for the delay, an assessment of whether the defendants suffered prejudice and finally the judge deciding if the balance of justice requires the action to be dismissed. The case discussed was dismissed both because of the amount of time that had passed and the fact that the crib in question had inexplicably been lost, before it was examined by the defendants. Also, on the show, the lawyer for an accused person in a criminal contempt prosecution relating to the alleged blocking of a driveway at a “tank farm” in Burnaby, contrary to an injunction prohibiting interference with the Trans Mountain Pipeline, asked the judge to take judicial notice that the activity occurred on “unceded indigenous territory” or “indigenous territory”. In criminal cases, ordinarily, evidence of an alleged fact needs to be called if a party wants a judge to take it into consideration. Judges can, however, take judicial notice of facts that are clearly uncontroversial without requiring evidence.To take judicial notice of something a judge must be satisfied that a fact is either: 1) so notorious or generally accepted as not to be the subject of debate among reasonable persons or 2) capable of immediate and accurate demonstration by resort to readily accessible sources of indisputable accuracy. While the judge agreed that it's obvious that indigenous people occupied some parts of BC before Europeans arrived, the assertion that the driveway in question was either “unceded” or “indigenous territory” was not a notorious fact. The judge rejected the claim that the territorial acknowledgements often used by politicians could be the basis for taking judicial notice of the alleged fact: “In any event, I hardly think that statements by politicians, which may be made for any number of reasons and not for the purpose of court proceedings, can be taken as a readily accessible source of indisputable accuracy.”While it's unclear that the claim the driveway in question was unceded indigenous territory will have any relevance to the criminal contempt trial, if the defendant wishes to rely on this assertion, they will need to call evidence to establish it. Finally, on the show, courts in BC have announced that many of the COVID safety protocols that were put in place at courthouses will be removed as of April 11, 2022. Follow this link for a transcript of the show and links to the cases discussed
This week on Legally Speaking with Michael Mulligan:Two men charged with criminal contempt for breaching an injunction prohibiting interference with the construction of the Trans Mountain Pipeline plead guilty and were sentenced. Neither man had a previous criminal record. The first man was a 69-yead old, retired university professor. He had climbed a tree and used a bicycle lock around his neck, and cables, to secure himself to the tree in order to slow construction of the pipeline. The police used a cherry picker to remote him. The second man was 21 yeas old. He provided no details of his personal circumstances. He attempted to use a “sleeping dragon” that was buried beside him to secure himself to the ground. He failed to properly secure himself within the device and so the RCMP were able to easily remove his hands and arrest him. Aggravating sentencing considerations included the fact that the injunction had been in place for some time, that the men had breached the injunction in a public way, including by the conduct of media interviews. Mitigating factors included that they neither man had a previous record and both plead guilty. The judge pointed out that sentences for criminal contempt generally increase over time until compliance is achieved. The 69-year-old man was sentenced to 21 days in jail, while the 21-year-old received 14 days in jail. Distinguishing factors included the time and effort to remove them and the degree to which they had publicised their breached the court order. Also on the show, the BC Court of Appeal overturned an award of punitive damages against an insurance company that denied a travel insurance claim and then managed to pay the hospital involved less than ordinarily billed by not telling them that that the claim had, eventually, been allowed. The incident involved a man who purchased travel insurance before a trip to Reno. He experienced a loss of consciousness (known as a “syncope”) while drinking at a bar and fell hitting his neck. He was hospitalized for 12 days and had a pacemaker installed. The hospital bill was $293,127.60. For two years, and with little investigation, the insurance company denied the claim alleging that it was caused by drinking alcohol, despite medical evidence to the contrary. Eventually the insurance company relented, once a court case had been commenced, and agreed to cover the claim. Without telling the hospital that they had agreed to cover the claim, the insurance company got the hospital to agree to apply an “uninsured discount” and settled with them for $47,000. This was upsetting to the man because of the excellent care he had received from the hospital. Insurance contracts require the insurance company, and the insured, to act in good faith. This means, amongst other things, that the insurance company must act fairly and reasonably. They must give as much consideration to the interests of the insured as their own interested. The trial judge concluded that the insurance company had not done this and awarded $100,000 in punitive damages against the insurance company.The BC Court of Appeal overturned this award on the basis that the insurance company eventually agreed to pay the claim and because the duty to act in good faith applies only to the insured person and not, for example, the hospital which may have been misled when it agreed to reduce its bill. Finally, on the show, the Crime Victim Assistance Act, and how it relates to civil claims for injuries caused by criminal activity, is also discussed. Follow this link for a transcript of the show and links to the cases discussed.
In episode #443 of Talking Radical Radio, Scott Neigh interviews April Thomas. She is a land defender and member of the Secwépemc Nation, from the Canim Lake Band in the central interior of what is colonially known as British Columbia. She talks about the trajectory of her work defending the land, about grassroots opposition to the Trans Mountain tar sands pipeline expansion project, and about the ongoing court battle in the wake of the arrest of land defenders at the Secwépemc Unity Camp. For a more detailed description of this episode, go here: https://talkingradical.ca/2022/03/01/radio-grassroots-secwepemc-resistance-to-the-trans-mountain-pipeline/
The ballooning cost of the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion could fall on taxpayers, industry experts say, despite federal government assurances that no more public funds will be used to finance the project. A car transport ship carrying thousands of luxury cars is still stuck in the Atlantic Ocean after it caught fire last week, troubling an industry already grappling with pandemic-related supply chain issues. Talk about a big catch! Some users of NFT marketplace OpenSea were victims of a phishing attack that led to the theft of hundreds of millions of dollars worth of NFTs. Celebrating something? Let us know for a shoutout here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/GuHjLDoa The Peak Daily is produced by 306 Media Productions. Hosted by Brett Chang and Jay Rosenthal.
New uncertainty for the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion, how a Vancouver tech company is poised for better days for tourism, and COVID claims another once popular business in Victoria. Bob Price has your February 22 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Mundi Hotels.
On this edition of Free City Radio we continue forward with our interview series collaboration that is taking place with The Breach. On this edition we hear perspectives from Rebecca Sinclair, research and policy analyst at Indigenous Climate Action. In this interview Rebecca speaks about the ways that Indigenous voices have been pushing forward a critique of the Canadian state's colonial investment in oil and gas corporations that are building pipelines on Indigenous lands without the collective support of the communities impacted. As clearly witnessed today within the context of the Wet'suwet'en Nation which is facing the Coastal GasLink Pipeline and the Secwépemc Nation which is facing the Trans Mountain Pipeline, both projects are being supported politically by the Federal Liberal government in different ways, despite both oil and gas projects being a violation of Indigenous land rights and sovereignty. For information on Indigenous Climate Action visit : https://www.indigenousclimateaction.com View a publication around this interview series in The Breach in March 2022 here : https://breachmedia.ca Music on this edition is by Indigenous singer songwriter Samantha Crain. Free City Radio is hosted and produced by Stefan @spirodon Christoff and now is shared twice a week on Tuesdays and Fridays ! Also Free City Radio broadcasts at 11h on Wednesdays on @radiockut in Montreal at 90.3fm
In this Hotwire we bring you two interviews: one from an anarchist organizer involved in indigenous-led anti-pipeline struggles in Canada about the recent announcement that construction will be halted on the Trans Mountain Pipeline; and we speak with an anti-fascist who was on the streets of Chemnitz, Germany on Saturday when anti-fascists blocked the latest Nazi mobilization there. We also ruminate on common sense anti-racism, whether political campaigns figure into anarchist strategy, and an anarchist approach to school dress code policies. There are plenty of updates from the [#PrisonStrike](https://itsgoingdown.org/prisonstrike/) and LOTS of announcements for action in September, so listen until the end! Send us news, events, or ideas on how our show can better serve anarchist activity in your town by emailing us at podcast@crimethinc.com. {September 5, 2018} -------SHOW NOTES------ Table of Contents: Introduction {0:00} Headlines {0:50} Antifa block Nazis in Chemnitz {14:05} Trans Mountain Pipeline on pause {20:20} Still tearing down the Confederacy in Chapel Hill and Charlottesville {26:00} Anarchists, stop running for office! {30:25} Repression roundup {34:50} Next Week's News {36:20} Download 29:30 minutes long version. The 2018 #PrisonStrike is ongoing! Check out the Incarcerated Workers website for more information, resources, and the list of prisoner's demands. This episode of the excellent podcast Kite Line features statements from two prisoners in South Carolina about the #PrisonStrike, and don't forget to check out episode #50 of The Ex-Worker, which is all about the 2016 national #PrisonStrike. Upcoming #PrisonStrike related events: September 7, Seattle, 7 PM: noise demo at the youth jail September 8, Columbia, SC, 1:30 PM: rally for prison reform September 8, Albuquerque, NM, 4 PM: prison strike solidarity rally September 9, Seattle, 3 PM: prisoner letter-writing September 9, Vancouver, British Columbia, 6 PM: a benefit screening of From Prisons to Prisons September 21, Minneapolis, MN, 6 PM: letter-writing night Other relevant Ex-Worker and Hotwire episodes: Hotwire #24 has an interview with an anarchist sex worker about the FOSTA-SESTA law. The Ex-Worker #51: Anarchism, Voting, and Direct Action: An Audio Zine Hotwire 3 includes our rant about Labor Day, and its attempt to detract from the real workers holiday, May Day, which is covered by the very first episode of The Ex-Worker. Video of activists shutting down Canadian Border Services in Montreal, from sub.Media. Donate here to support Jeff Winder in paying his $1 fine for punching neo-Nazi Jason Kessler. Check out the following links and social media to keep up with pipeline resistance in Canada: Stop Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain Call to Action Camp Cloud at KM Surveillance Post Tiny House Warriors Kwekwecnewtxw - Coast Salish Watch House Stand With Kwantlen Sacred Fire Network If you're in Europe, make your way to the Hambach Forest in Germany to help defend it, and the radical Ewok village of forest defenders who live there. Also, check out our audio documentary about the forest and the defense campaign to stop the cutting. Upcoming anarchist book fairs: September 15: The Eastern Connecticut Workers Bookfair in Parade Plaza, New London, Connecticut September 15: The 23rd annual Bay Area Anarchist Bookfair in Oakland, California Upcoming anti-fascist action: September 15: Stop the League of the South from disrupting TriPride in Johnson City, TN September 29: Oppose the League of the South's rally in Elizabethton, TN. Stay tuned to @HollerNetwork and @knoxradical for updates. Pre-sales are OPEN for the 2019 Certain Days: Freedom for Political Prisoners calendar! The theme of next year's calendar is Health/Care, and it features art and writing from current and former political prisoners like David Gilbert, Mike and Chuck Africa, and Laura Whitehorn. If you buy 10 or more, be sure to use the discount code “BULK” to get 10 or more calendars for $10 each—you can then sell the calendars to fundraise for your own organizing. Orders start shipping September 10! Use this straightforward guide to writing prisoners from New York City Anarchist Black Cross to write Brian Vaillancourt Alex Irwin, and Dion Ortiz. Brian Vaillancourt M42889 Robinson Correctional Center 13423 East 1150th Avenue Robinson, Illinois 62454 Birthday: September 5 Alexander Irwin #1318275 ERDCC 2727 Highway K Bonne Terre, MO 63628 Birthday: September 5 Dion Ortiz Burleigh County Detention Center Post Office Box 2499 Bismarck, North Dakota 58502 Birthday: September 10 We have a Twitter! Follow @HotwireWeekly and send us news that we should include in the show.
In this Episode of Oil & Gas This Week – Saudi Arabia vows to cut more production to stabilize oil market, Dept. of Interior to hold largest oil and gas lease in US history, Enbridge eyes $6.4B in asset sale income, Kinder Morgan gets green light on part of Trans Mountain Pipeline, Russia is taking over Syria’s Oil and Gas, EU ready to consider Iran joining Southern Gas Corridor, Mexico joins the IEA, Saturns tiny moon Titan has far bigger oil and gas reserves than Earth. Have a question? Click here to ask. Stories: Saudi Arabia Vows To Cut More Production To Stabilize Oil Market Interior to hold largest oil and gas lease sale in US history Enbridge Eyes $6.4 Billion In Asset Sale Income Kinder Morgan Gets Green Light On Part Of Trans Mountain Pipeline Russia is Taking Over Syria’s Oil and Gas EU Ready to Consider Iran Joining Southern Gas Corridor Mexico Joins the IEA Saturns Tiny Moon has Far Bigger Oil & Gas Reserves Than Earth Weekly Rig Count As of 02/18/2018 – The American Rig count is 1039 active rigs. Enter to Win a Redwing Offshore Bag! CLICK HERE TO ENTER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN! Get Mark’s Monthly Events Email Get Automatically Notified About Oil & Gas Events Once a Month Connect with Us OGGN LinkedIn Group OGGN Facebook Group Jake Corley | Facebook | LinkedIn | Email | Wellhub Mark LaCour | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | Email | modalpoint.com SaveSave