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Wrapping up Earth Month, we're revisiting Jann's conversation with Ziya Tong and her incredible work on the documentary Plastic People. In case you're not familiar, she is an award-winning author and broadcaster, best known for her work with Discovery's flagship science show, Daily Planet, and NOVA ScienceNow on PBS. She is the author of the best-selling book ⁠The Reality Bubble⁠, which was shortlisted for Canada's most prestigious non-fiction literary prize, and won the Lane Anderson Award for best science writing. Ziya served as the Vice Chair of WWF Canada and currently serves as a trustee of WWF International. Ziya co-directed a new documentary called Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics with Ben Addelman, and she stars alongside Executive Producer Rick Smith. Jann, Caitlin and Ziya discuss the dangers of microplastics in our bodies and the environment. Ziya shares that microplastics are found everywhere, including in our blood, placenta, and even the human brain. They discuss the impacts to our health such as increased risk of stroke, heart attack, and cancer. Ziya emphasizes the need for individual and collective action to reduce plastic consumption and advocates for joining organizations that are working towards solving the plastics crisis. Ziya and her team are still raising money for the documentary's impact campaign and they plan to release a podcast to delve deeper into the dark secrets and stories of the plastics industry. You can support the campaign ⁠HERE⁠. Watch Plastic People on CBC Gem: https://gem.cbc.ca/the-nature-of-things/s64e11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jessica Pang-Parks is a volunteer engagement thought leader who helps organizations build trust, create impact, and inspire belonging. She is the recipient of the 2021 Alison Caird Young Leader Award in recognition of her leadership and excellence in volunteer engagement and the recipient of the 2023 VMPC Exemplary Leader Impact Award in recognition of her contributions to the field as a mentor, leader, trainer, and advocate.Jessica earned her CVA credential in April 2023 and has facilitated Fleming College's Volunteer Management: Spectrum of Engagement course since May 2022. She has held professional volunteer and community engagement roles at Crohn's and Colitis Canada, Pathways to Education Canada, the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Volunteer Toronto, and WWF-Canada.Jessica has the privilege to work on the traditional land of the Huron-Wendat, the Seneca, and the Mississaugas of the Credit. Learn more about Jessica at www.learnwithjpp.com.In this episode of The Nonprofit Insider Podcast, we dive into the volunteer side of the nonprofit world with volunteer engagement thought leader Jessica Pang-Parks. As the recipient of multiple leadership awards and a CVA credential holder, Jessica brings a wealth of knowledge on how nonprofits can build trust, create impact, and inspire belonging through effective volunteer management.We explore:Jessica's “State of the Union” on the current state of volunteerism.The unique challenges volunteer managers face and whether they're underappreciated.Her personal journey into consulting and the strategies she uses to combat nonprofit burnout.Key insights for hiring the right volunteer management consultant.Her outlook on nonprofit priorities in 2025.A captivating #NonprofitHorrorStory that sheds light on the realistic challenges behind the scenes.Whether you're an executive leader, board member, or volunteer coordinator, Jessica's insights will help you reimagine the role of volunteer engagement in your organization.Episode BreakdownState of the Nonprofit Volunteer Space – Jessica's take on how volunteer engagement is evolving.Challenges for Volunteer Management Leaders – Exploring the complexity and undervaluing of this critical role.Getting to Know Jessica – Her personal journey into volunteer engagement leadership and consulting.Burnout & Beyond – Insights into the growing issue of burnout among nonprofit professionals.Hiring a Volunteer Management Consultant – What to consider for ROI and organizational fit.Looking Ahead to 2025 – Jessica's advice on key priorities for nonprofit leaders this year.#NonprofitHorrorStory – A behind-the-scenes look at real-life mishaps in the nonprofit world.Connect with JessicaWebsite: www.learnwithjpp.com

In a very Canadian episode of Cities 1.5, David discusses the urgent need for both local and global climate action with a focus on biodiversity with Mayor Valérie Plante of Montréal and Elizabeth Hendricks from the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Canada. They share insights on urban biodiversity initiatives, the impact and outcomes of COP15 and COP16, and the importance of integrating nature-based solutions to combat the climate crisis. The episode also highlights the critical role cities play in preserving natural ecosystems, supporting public health, and ensuring a sustainable future where all can thrive.Image Credit: Donovan Kelly @ PexelsFeatured guests:Mayor Valérie Plante has served as the Mayor of Montréal since 2017.Elizabeth Hendriks is a freshwater policy specialist and Vice President of Restoration and Regeneration at WWF Canada.Links: WWF Living Planet Report 2024: A Planet in CrisisDegradation of nature could reduce UK GDP by 12 per cent - UN Environment ProgrammeLast-minute pledges and sobering science: Where is the World, Post-COP28? Cities 1.5 podcast, featuring Professor Xuemei BaiArctic impacts: The human cost of melting ice - Cities 1.5 podcast, featuring Sheila Watt-CloutierCOP15 ends with landmark biodiversity agreement - UN Environment ProgrammeThe Darlington ecological corridor: a green link in CDN-NDG - City of MontréalVideo featuring Sadiq Khan, “Doers not Delayers” - C40 Cities InstagramMontréal Breaks Ground on City's Largest-Ever ‘Sponge Park' - Stormwater ReportMontréal biodomeWWF Canada re:grow programCOP16 ends in disarray and indecision despite biodiversity breakthroughs - The GuardianFreshwater Challenge websiteC40 Urban Nature Accelerator- C40If you want to learn more about the Journal of City Climate Policy and Economy, please visit our website: https://jccpe.utpjournals.press/Cities 1.5 is a podcast by University of Toronto Press and is produced in association with the Journal of City Climate Policy and Economy. Our executive producers are Calli Elipoulos and Peggy Whitfield.Produced by Jess Schmidt: https://jessdoespodcasting.com/Edited by Morgane Chambrin: https://www.morganechambrin.com/Music is by Lorna Gilfedder: https://origamipodcastservices.com/

On this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Loon interviews Craig Perlmutter from Toronto, the founder of Arcadia Earth. Arcadia Earth is a unique art-meets-environmental protection space that aims to inspire and educate visitors about ocean conservation. Perlmutter shares his journey of being inspired by a similar initiative in New York City and bringing it to Toronto to make a positive impact. Tune in to learn about how art, creativity, and environmental awareness come together at Arcadia Earth to promote sustainable living and protect the ocean. Website: https://www.arcadiaearth.ca/ Follow a career in conservation: https://www.conservation-careers.com/online-training/ Use the code SUFB to get 33% off courses and the careers program.   Do you want to join my Ocean Community? Sign Up for Updates on the process: www.speakupforblue.com/oceanapp   Sign up for our Newsletter: http://www.speakupforblue.com/newsletter   Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3NmYvsI Connect with Speak Up For Blue: Website: https://bit.ly/3fOF3Wf Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rIaJSG TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@speakupforblue Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rHZxpc YouTube: www.speakupforblue.com/youtube Arcadia Earth in Toronto offers an immersive exhibit that combines art, technology, and environmental awareness to inspire and educate visitors about pressing environmental issues. The exhibit showcases a variety of visually captivating art installations that convey important messages about sustainability and conservation. A standout feature is a room created by Canadian environmental artist Benjamin Von Wong, focusing on electronic waste and the importance of repair. This room features a throne made entirely of electronic waste, serving as a powerful visual representation of our reliance on technology and the significance of recycling and reusing electronic devices. In collaboration with organizations like WWF Canada, Arcadia Earth has developed interactive projection mapping rooms that delve into conservation topics such as reforestation and Arctic preservation. These rooms allow visitors to engage with the projections, highlighting the impacts of human actions on the environment. Additionally, the exhibit includes a marketplace area where visitors can explore and purchase products from sustainable Canadian brands, further promoting eco-friendly practices. Through engaging and interactive experiences, Arcadia Earth in Toronto provides a unique platform for individuals of all ages to learn about environmental issues and take tangible actions towards a more sustainable future. The exhibit not only educates visitors about conservation but also sparks emotions and conversations that can lead to positive changes in behavior and mindset towards environmental stewardship.

Ziya Tong returns to the show this week! In case you're not familiar, she is an award-winning author and broadcaster, best known for her work with Discovery's flagship science show, Daily Planet, and NOVA ScienceNow on PBS. She is the author of the best-selling book The Reality Bubble, which was shortlisted for Canada's most prestigious non-fiction literary prize, and won the Lane Anderson Award for best science writing. Ziya served as the Vice Chair of WWF Canada and currently serves as a trustee of WWF International. Ziya co-directed a new documentary called Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics with Ben Addelman, and she stars alongside Executive Producer Rick Smith. "We live in a time where some of our greatest threats are invisible. Like the climate crisis, microplastic pollution cannot be: it spans the globe, chokes up rivers and animals, and insidiously infiltrates the human body. As a science journalist and author, I have been reporting on the threat of plastic for almost two decades and believe that now more than ever, we need to reveal the connection between planetary health and human health, which is why I've put my own body on the line for the “Plastic People” project. As part of my journey, I will test my own home, my own food, and even my own feces for microplastics. We are very fortunate to also have a world-first for this project, as we meet surgeons and scientists who are probing the human brain to reveal whether microplastics can cross the blood-brain barrier. The results of testing here will be incredibly significant." Jann, Caitlin and Ziya discuss the dangers of microplastics in our bodies and the environment. Ziya shares that microplastics are found everywhere, including in our blood, placenta, and even the human brain. They discuss the impacts to our health such as increased risk of stroke, heart attack, and cancer. Ziya emphasizes the need for individual and collective action to reduce plastic consumption and advocates for joining organizations that are working towards solving the plastics crisis. Ziya and her team are still raising money for the documentary's impact campaign and they plan to release a podcast to delve deeper into the dark secrets and stories of the plastics industry. You can support the campaign HERE. You can even plan your own screening for this important documentary HERE. Find an upcoming screening near you: Vancouver May 24 - VIFF Centre May 25 - Rio Theatre May 25 - VIFF Centre May 26 - VIFF Centre May 29 - VIFF Centre Toronto May 28 - The Royal Theatre June 1 - Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema June 2 - Revue Cinema June 11 - Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema St. Catherine's, Ontario June 25 & 30 - The Film House Stream the documentary HERE. Jann also wanted to share the link to the donut shop she mentioned in this episode, Donut Party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's guest is Ziya Tong, an award-winning author and broadcaster, best known for her work with Discovery's flagship science show, Daily Planet, and NOVA ScienceNow on PBS. She is the author of the best-selling book The Reality Bubble, which was shortlisted for Canada's most prestigious non-fiction literary prize, and won the Lane Anderson Award for best science writing. Ziya served as the Vice Chair of WWF Canada and currently serves as a trustee of WWF International. Ziya co-directed a new documentary called Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics with Ben Addelman, and she stars alongside Executive Producer Rick Smith. "We live in a time where some of our greatest threats are invisible. Like the climate crisis, microplastic pollution cannot be: it spans the globe, chokes up rivers and animals, and insidiously infiltrates the human body. As a science journalist and author, I have been reporting on the threat of plastic for almost two decades and believe that now more than ever, we need to reveal the connection between planetary health and human health, which is why I've put my own body on the line for the “Plastic People” project. As part of my journey, I will test my own home, my own food, and even my own feces for microplastics. We are very fortunate to also have a world-first for this project, as we meet surgeons and scientists who are probing the human brain to reveal whether microplastics can cross the blood-brain barrier. The results of testing here will be incredibly significant." Ziya discusses her experience premiering the documentary at South by Southwest and the positive reception it received. She explains that the threat of microplastics is similar to the climate crisis in that it is invisible to the naked eye. She also shares some shocking findings from her research, including the presence of microplastics in the human body and the intentional spread of microplastics in the food chain. She also talks about her experience as a first-time filmmaker and the challenges she faced as a director. Ziya also discusses the challenges of dealing with misinformation online, the experiences of women in the media industry, and the importance of supporting upcoming female journalists. Ziya mentions Sarika Suzuki and Severn Suzuki (David Suzuki's daughters) as women she admires in the media. Ziya and her team are still raising money for the documentary's impact campaign and they plan to release a podcast to delve deeper into the dark secrets and stories of the plastics industry. You can support the campaign HERE. Stream the documentary HERE. You can even plan your own screening for this important documentary HERE. Find an upcoming screening near you: Vancouver May 22 - Rio Theatre May 24 - VIFF Centre May 25 - Rio Theatre May 25 - VIFF Centre May 26 - VIFF Centre May 29 - VIFF Centre Toronto May 28 - The Royal Theatre June 1 - Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema June 2 - Revue Cinema June 11 - Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema Kitchener-Waterloo May 21 - Princess Cinemas Hamilton May 22 - Playhouse Cinema Guelph May 21 & 22 - Bookshelf Cinema Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we discuss the recent court ruling that has put Canada's plastic ban in jeopardy. Anthony, a plastics campaigner from Oceana Canada, joins us to shed light on the significance of the ruling. The court deemed the plastics being banned as non-toxic, which raised questions about the effectiveness of the ban. Anthony explains that the ruling challenges the listing of plastics as toxic under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, which serves as the foundation for the ban. He emphasizes that the ban is still in effect as the government plans to appeal the ruling. However, during the appeal process, no new regulations are expected to be implemented. Anthony highlights the need for strong regulations and encourages individuals to get involved at the local level by advocating for bylaws that ban single-use plastics in their communities. He also mentions the upcoming Global Plastics Treaty negotiations as an opportunity to address plastic pollution on a global scale. Oceana Canada Website: https://oceana.ca/en/our-campaigns/plastics/ Share your conservation journey on the podcast by booking here: https://calendly.com/sufb/sufb-interview   Fill out our listener survey: https://www.speakupforblue.com/survey   Join the audio program - Build Your Marine Science and Conservation Career: https://www.speakupforblue.com/career   Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3NmYvsI Connect with Speak Up For Blue: Website: https://bit.ly/3fOF3Wf Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rIaJSG Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rHZxpc    The episode delves into the concept that spending time in nature can foster a deeper appreciation for the environment and a stronger desire to protect it. Both the host and guest express their belief in this idea, highlighting that when people immerse themselves in nature and form a connection with it, they are more inclined to safeguard it. The guest provides examples of individuals who engage in activities like hunting, fishing, or hobbies that involve being in the environment, and how they become advocates for preserving oceans and lands. The host concurs with this perspective, emphasizing that the more time people spend in nature, the more they develop a love for it and a commitment to its protection. They also underscore the significance of organizations like Oceana in nurturing this appreciation for nature and the environment. The podcast episode also addresses the disconnect between the scientific community and policy-making when it comes to addressing environmental issues. The speaker expresses frustration with the scientific community's focus on monitoring and reporting environmental degradation without taking practical steps to effect change. They believe that there is a lack of communication and collaboration between the scientific world in academia and the policy world that shapes environmental decisions. To bridge this gap, the speaker shares their personal experience of transitioning from academia to working on data and policy at WWF Canada. They specifically mention their work on freshwater health assessments and their efforts to protect the Great Lakes from flawed environmental policies. One example they highlight is the absence of regulation on road salt, which they argue has devastating effects on freshwater ecosystems. The speaker also discusses their current role at Oceania Canada, where they work on the plastics campaign. They emphasize the importance of making science-based decisions and applying valuable research findings to policy-making. They mention their ability to engage with academics and read academic papers, which allows them to integrate the worlds of science and policy. Overall, the episode suggests the need for improved communication and collaboration between the scientific community and policymakers to effectively address environmental issues. The speaker's personal experiences underscore the importance of incorporating science into practical policy-making and making evidence-based decisions. In the episode, the speakers emphasize the significance of habituating people to new processes and ways of interacting with their surroundings in order to bring about sustainable changes. They stress that implementing drastic changes all at once can be met with resistance and pushback. Instead, they propose a gradual approach, starting with smaller, more manageable changes. One example mentioned in the episode is the plastic movement, which originated from the issue of plastic straws and their impact on sea turtles. The speakers argue that beginning with small changes like these helps people adjust to new ways of doing things. They also note that these smaller changes are often the ones most widely discussed and covered in the media. The speakers also discuss the idea of effecting change on a larger scale by starting at the local level. They encourage individuals to engage in local politics and advocate for bylaws that ban single-use plastics at sports venues, for instance. They believe that by initiating change at a local level, individuals can have a broader impact and inspire others to follow suit. Overall, the episode underscores the importance of habituating people to new processes and ways of interacting with their surroundings to bring about sustainable changes. It emphasizes that change is a gradual process and that starting with smaller, manageable changes can be more effective in the long run. Additionally, the speakers encourage individuals to get involved in local politics and push for larger-scale changes to combat plastic pollution.

On October 31, 2023, Canada 2020 brought together a group of government and business leaders, technology experts, policymakers, and innovators from across the country at our Fall Net-Zero Leadership Summit: A Pre-COP28 Stocktake for Canada. In this featured session of the summit, we join a special conversation about making our politics a positive force for climate progress rather than an obstacle, with Anne McLellan (former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources for Canada), Lisa Raitt (former Minister of Natural Resources and Minister of Transportation for Canada), Sonya Savage (former Alberta Minister of Energy), Mark Cameron (Vice President, External Relations - Pathways Alliance; former Director of Policy Research in the Prime Minister's Office), and Megan Leslie (CEO, WWF Canada; former MP and Deputy Leader of the New Democratic Party). This conversation has been lightly edited for clarity.

This episode features two groups that are working to improve representation in the outdoors. They're creating welcoming spaces for Indigenous, Black and/or Racialized people, and the 2SLGBTQ+ community to have outdoor and nature based experiences, often centralized around the thing that we all love....birds!Learn more about FREED, or support their great work with a donation. Head to Special Bird Service to get involved, and follow the link in their website for donations. Bird-friendly coffee is an easy way to help birds every morning! Birds and Beans donates 10% of your purchase to this podcast and bird conservation in Canada when you use this link. Other groups mentioned in the episode:  Diversity of Nature, BIPOC Outdoor Gear Library, Green Career Center, Feminist Bird Club, Vancouver Queer Birders, Colour the Trails, Takeover Skateboarding, Incluskivity, BIPOC Bloc, and Wild & Climb. Aranya Iyer is the co-founder and co-director of FREED (Field Research in Ecology and Evolution Diversified), which is an BIPOC-led organization for BIPOC undergraduates to increase access to fieldwork and green careers. She also works at WWF-Canada for conservation research and is a host for Animalogic, a popular science Youtube channel. Her interests are centered on how humans interact with non-human kin and the social dimensions of conservation. Trenton Schulz-Franco is a non-practicing lawyer, photographer, writer, violist, ecologist and cricketer. Originally from WSANEC Territory in what's colonially known as Victoria, BC, Trenton has lived between the west coast and the UK whilst attending university and playing cricket for the past 10 years. A first generation “Canadian”, Grandson of Dorothy Boyd and Jaya Mary Reddy, Trenton is of South Indian, German, and Anglo-Saxon heritage. He enjoys spending time with his dog Hugo, his partner Drew and their families when he's not traveling, birding or playing cricket.Andrea Gress (she/her) secretly thinks Piping Plovers are better than all the other birds...studied Renewable Resource Management at the University of Saskatchewan. She pivoted towards birds, after an internship in South Africa. Upon returning, she worked with Piping Plovers in Saskatchewan and now coordinates the Ontario Piping Plover Conservation Program for Birds Canada. Follow her work at @ontarioplovers

Harvester Keith Bowen concerned about mandatory ELOGS; Miawpukek First Nation's Gregory Jeddore and WWF Canada's Chelsea Boaler on mapping eelgrass for Coastal Blue Carbon Habitat project.

Science and Nonduality co-founders Zaya and Maurizio Benazzo host this Community Gathering with Dënesųłiné indigenous rights activist and climate activist Eriel Tchekwie Deranger. This talk touches into such topics as intergenerational trauma, decolonizing spirituality, climte crisis, ransom economy, and our collective joy and pain. Some links from the episode: Resmaa Menakem | Embodied Anti-Racist Education Native Land.ca Indigenous Climate Action Eriel Tchekwie Deranger is a Dënesųłiné mother from the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation and the Executive Director and co-founder of Indigenous Climate Action (ICA), an Indigenous-led climate justice organization in so-called Canada. Deranger is a member of the International Indigenous Peoples Forum on Climate Change, and sits on various boards including Bioneers, It Takes Roots Leadership Council, Climate Justice Resiliency Fund Council of Advisors, the UK Tar Sands Network and WWF Canada; and a founding member of the Global Indigenous Youth Caucus. Deranger's work focuses on Indigenous rights and building intersectional dialogue between Indigenous rights, climate justice and other social justice movements. She is recognized for her role in the international Indigenous Tar Sands Campaign and developing the Tar Sands Healing Walk. This includes developing one of the first Indigenous rights-based divest movements; lobbying government officials in Canada, the US, the UK and the EU; supporting and leading mass mobilizations against the fossil fuel industry & climate change; and bringing international recognition to issues in her territory with celebrities and politicians alike. Deranger has written for the Guardian, Yellowhead Institute, The National Observer, Red Pepper Magazine; has been featured in documentary films; and is regularly interviewed for national and international media outlets. Science and Nonduality is a community inspired by timeless wisdom, informed by cutting-edge science, and grounded in direct experience. We come together in an open-hearted exploration while celebrating our humanity. http://scienceandnonduality.com

Abandoned, lost or discarded fishing gear - often known as ghost gear - plagues many areas along our province's coast. In Port Hope Simpson, people are getting crafty with the ocean trash they're collected. This week, World Wildlife Fund Canada, along with the Marine Institute and the Nunatukavut Community Council are hosting a ghost gear craft night. Thiviya Kanagasabesan is a marine conservation and fisheries specialist with WWF Canada.

A new report from the World Wildlife Fund paints a bleak picture of global wildlife populations. We speak with WWF Canada's Jessica Currie about why wildlife populations are shrinking, and about how that decline affects us. (0:00) Tyler Cluney has not been able to find a cure for his back pain after one year of trying to deal with it through the province's healthcare system, and we hear his story. (6:37) A fundraiser walk is happening this afternoon to help support a 11-month old who will be undergoing a major surgery in Halifax later this month. Everly Tshakapesh has a rare diease called 3MC syndrome, and she will be in the hospital for six weeks after the operation. We hear from her grandmother, Ruby. (16:15) A new vision and new general manager.....we get the run down on how Birch Brook Nordic Ski Club is ramping up. (23:30) Small businesses mark people taking the plunge to head out on their own. This week, it's Small business week highlighting local entrepreneurs. We hear from some. (33:42) The doctors came calling ... what the premier's office heard after asking doctors to contact Andrew Furey directly about recruitment and retention. (42:06) The provincial search and rescue association and RCMP are hoping to start some new SAR teams. They've had meetings in Forteau, Mary's Harbour and tonight will be in Cartwright. We hear why. (51:17) A group of Junior Canadian Rangers have returned to Labrador from a shooting competition They did pretty well... we share all the details. (1:00:06)

A new report by the World Wildlife Fund Canada finds ships are dumping 147 billions litres of liquid waste into Canadian waters, including along Nova Scotia's coasts. Hear from Sigrid Kuehnemund, vice president of wildlife and industry with WWF Canada.

In this final installment of Canada 2020's post-COP26 conversation series, WWF-Canada's President and CEO, Megan Leslie, and Vice-President of Science, Knowledge and Innovation, James Snider talk about Canada's first-ever national carbon ecosystem map, the enormous amounts of carbon stored in terrestrial ecosystems throughout our country, and the essential part carbon storage can play in fighting climate change.

My guest for this episode is Sumit Ajwani, founder and executive producer at Makers, a collective of producers who bring together designers, musicians, writers, developers, film makers, directors, and many other creators to make anything. From movies and experiential installations, to animation and digital campaigns, Sumit and his industry experts embrace the challenge of answering the uncommon ask for global brands. The vision Sumit developed for Makers is a complete rewrite of the creative and production process in the marketing industry. Makers flips the model by replacing the entire edifice with one person: a Producer. A Producer works with a client to identify exactly what they need. With the Producer and Client working together, they bring the right specialists they need at the right moment to bring a creative idea to life. In this model, the Producer becomes the entrepreneur and the work becomes human-centric. Sumit's disruptive model, in less than 5 years, has seen Makers grow from 2 people to 50+ producers in Toronto, LA and New York, making it the largest collective of Producers in North America. Makers has become a force in Canada and an emerging force on the world stage, tackling that which seems impossible, using collaboration and unconventional thinking to conceive, execute, and deliver projects for clients as diverse as WWF-Canada, Amazon Prime, and Habitat for Humanity. Here's the link to the BMW M5 Bullet Commercial discussed in the episode: https://youtu.be/ZDuxWGHA-Z4 You can find Sumit at: www.makers.to instagram.com/sumit.ca linkedin.com/in/sumitproducer I'd love to hear your feedback or any questions….or suggestions you may have. You can find me at: tomasschmidt.com twitter.com/spotr

In a special Earth Day tribute, I take you back to 1970 and the two significant events that led to the creation of a day honouring our planet. We then fast forward to 2050, where the population of the earth tops 10 billion. We then travel back to today, where I ask three people an essential question. Do we have the ability to feed our people and sustain our planet?  Michael McCain is the CEO of Maple Leaf Foods. He is on a quest to make his company the most sustainable protein company on earth and has already made massive strides. You will learn the difference between shareholder value and shared values and why I believe that what Michael is doing is the future of capitalism. Megan Leslie is the CEO of WWF Canada, and their vision is a Canada with abundant wildlife. Their work is admirable but what stands out is what each of us can do to play our part in bringing back habitat. It's within our reach. Wade Barnes, the CEO of FarmersEdge. A Canadian-based and a global leader in providing digital solutions to farmers and growers enabling More and Less. More yield, productivity, connectivity, carbon storage with less risk, and impact on the environment have already made massive strides in their quest. Three individuals, leading organizations committed to Planet Earth, and to making sustainability a matter of choice, not chance.  They inspire all of us to do more and be more. 

RBC Tech for Nature is RBC's multi-year commitment to preserving our natural ecosystem and works with partners to leverage technology and innovation capabilities to solve pressing environmental challenges. Learn more here. To read RBC's Climate Blueprint, click here.For details on Blockchain for Climate—and how Joseph and his team are using the BITMO platform to issue and exchange climate credits—click here. For more on EcoTrust Canada, which partners with Blockchain for Climate to implement its blockchain project, click here. Joseph also talks about “Article 6” from the Paris Agreement; if you want to do a deep dive into that seminal international agreement, click here.For more information on what Datastream is doing to ensure cleaner waters, click here. Carolyn cites a study from WWF-Canada, and how little is known about the quality of watershed health in Canada; more about that study can be discovered here.

A tightening of regulations means all crew members aboard inshore fishing vessels must be recorded; Oceana Canada and the WWF Canada want a pause to the capelin fishery.

Elisama Menesez specializes in marine shipping for WWF Canada. In today’s episode, Eli shares how, growing up in Brazil, the ocean played an integral part of her life, and how she created a program that helps more people to connect with the sea. We also chat about the importance of the social and managerial aspect of marine science, and how shipping plays a role in our changing climate, and how this industry influences those who call the sea home, both above and below the surface.Support the show (http://patreon.com/marinebiolife)

World Wildlife Fund Canada has made a controversial call. It wants a closure of the capelin fishery in this province. We'll hear why and hear reaction.

It’s a truism that what we see about the world is a small fraction of all that exists. At the simplest level of physics and biology, our senses are drastically limited; we only see a narrow spectrum of electromagnetic waves, and we only hear a narrow band of sound. We don’t feel neutrinos or dark matter at all, even as they pass through our bodies, and we can’t perceive microscopic objects. While science can help us overcome some of these limitations, they do shape how we think about the world. Ziya Tong takes this idea and expands it to include the parts of our social and moral worlds that are effectively invisible to us — from where our food comes from to how we decide how wealth is allocated in society.Support Mindscape on Patreon.Ziya Tong received a B.A. in psychology and sociology from the University of British Columbia, and an M.A. in communications from McGill University. She has served as host, writer, director, producer, and reporter from a number of science programs, most notably Daily Planet on Discovery Canada. She is a Trustee of the World Wildlife Fund, and served on the Board of WWF Canada. Her book The Reality Bubble: How Science Reveals the Hidden Truths that Shape Our World was published in 2019.Web siteIMDb pageWWF pageWikipediaAmazon author pageTwitter

Science journalist Ziya Tong shares her insights into the hidden worlds that exist beyond the limits of the human senses, how illusions contribute to our understanding of reality, and how our collective blind spots are at the core of our current environmental crisis. Ziya Tong is the Vice-Chair of WWF Canada. She anchored Daily Planet, Discovery Channel’s flagship science programme, until its final season in 2018. Tong also hosted the CBC’s Emmy-nominated series ZeD, PBS’ national prime-time series, Wired Science, and worked as a correspondent for NOVA scienceNOW. Find out more: futurespodcast.net CREDITS Produced by FUTURES Podcast Recorded, Mixed & Edited by Luke Robert Mason FOLLOW FUTURES PODCAST Twitter: @FUTURESPodcast Instagram: @futurespodcast Facebook: @FUTURESPodcast

In this episode, we speak with WWF Canada’s Quebec director, Sophie Paradis, on every day approaches to the climate crisis. Speaking with love and empathy, and leading by example, Sophie welcomes challenging conversations over preaching to the converted. She also has an obsession with our city-dwelling animal neighbours - especially raccoons. Dans l’épisode d’aujourd’hui, nous nous entretenons avec la directrice de la branche québécoise du WWF Canada, Sophie Paradis. Nous discutons avec elle des gestes quotidiens pour lutter contre la crise climatique. Plutôt que de prêcher des convertis, Sophie accueille les conversations "difficiles" avec empathie, bienveillance et en montrant l'exemple. Elle a également une obsession pour les animaux que nous côtoyons en ville—en particulier les ratons laveurs.

Joshua Ostroff remembers being terrified of the end of world when he was a kid. That meant something completely different in the 1980s than it does now, but he still sees that fear in kids today, including his own. That’s why he dropped everything to be a real part in the fight against climate change–for his son, and all future generations. GUEST: Joshua Ostroff (@joshuaostroff), WWF Canada, you can read his piece right here

Ziya Tong is on the board of WWF International and was formerly the Vice Chair of WWF Canada. She presented Daily Planet, Discovery Channel's flagship science programme, until its final season in 2018. Tong also hosted the CBC's Emmy-nominated series ZeD, PBS' national prime-time series, Wired Science, and worked as a correspondent for NOVA scienceNOW. She is the author of The Reality Bubble: Blind Spots, Hidden Truths and the Dangerous Illusions that Shape Our World. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

James Snider, WWF-Canada, on concern over burning of Amazon rainforest

Entrevue avec Sophie Paradis, directrice de WWF Canada au Québec.

The Government of Ontario has recessed for the summer, but not before they passed the More Homes, More Choices Act, or Bill 108. You've probably heard a lot about Bill 108, or at least enough to know that it's not as benign as the name of it implies. Yes, there will be some serious consequences from its passage, so let's take a moment to figure out what they are. Bill 108 is an omnibus bill that alters 13 different pieces of legislation, and they are all named at the beginning of this week's podcast. Among the pertinent ones we're dealing with in this episode: the Development Charges Act, the Endangered Species Act, the Environmental Assessment Act, the Environmental Protection Act, the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Act, the Labour Relations Act, and the Planning Act. Practically speaking, the changes proposed in Bill 108 could blow a $100 million hole in the City of Guelph's long-term Capital forecast. Changes to the collection of development charges means that city-building projects like the South End Community Centre, and the new main branch of the library are at risk. And on top of all this, environmental advocates are concerned that Bill 108 will open the door to more sprawl and will make endangered species, well, more endangered. So on this edition of the podcast, we’ll hear from three different people about what the immediate and long-term effects of Bill 108 might be. First, we’ll hear from David Amborski, a Professor at the School of Urban and Regional Planning at Ryerson University who will give us some background on municipal planning and talk about the broader effects of Bill 108 on cities. Then, Emily Giles, the senior specialist for species conservation for WWF-Canada, will lay out how Bill 108 will effect environmental policy, especially the protection of endangered species in Ontario. And finally, Tara Baker, the general manager of finance and the treasurer for the City of Guelph will talk about how the Royal City will specifically be impacted by Bill 108, and what that means for future major capital projects like the ones mentioned above, not to mention parkland dedication. So let's talk about what Bill 108 means beyond "More Homes" and "More Choice" on this week's edition of the Guelph Politicast! A report about the effects of Bill 108 will be brought to Guelph City Council for its June 24 meeting, and that agenda will be released on Thursday. Also on Thursday, Councillor Cathy Downer will be our guest on Open Sources Guelph, where she will talk about the changes to the Land Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT). The host for the Guelph Politicast is Podbean. Find more episodes of the Politicast here, or download them on your favourite podcast app at iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify. Also, when you subscribe to the Guelph Politicast channel and you will also get an episode of Open Sources Guelph every Monday, and an episode of End Credits every Friday.

Sigrid Kuehnemund, VP of Oceans at WWF Canada, joins me on the podcast today to provide more information on how an oil spill off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador happened.  During the interview, Sigrid points out that the spill could have been caused by the way the regulations are laid out. Sigrid, through WWF, are advocating to the government-industry partnership to include them in the conversation as well as make the regulations better.  Enjoy the Podcast!!! I would love to hear your thoughts on the episode in our Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group Want to be heard on the podcast? Leave a voicemail: http://www.speakupforblue.com/question Grove Collaborative Special: http://www.speakupforblue.com/holiday 

It’s time for the comfort food of 1991 WWF with a look at Superstars from September 28, 1991! - Ric Flair detours from his debut match to pick on Roddy Piper and damage is done to the commentary team - Randy Savage deals with his status being on probation - A new idea for rebooting Sgt. Slaughter post-Iraq angle - Jake the Snake explains his turn to the dark side - Bret Hart in Canada and the 1997 match we never got - Vince McMahon: King of the awkward plug - The peculiar case of Mark Thomas, enhancement talent Plus: - A proposal to replace Daylight Saving Time in the US - The craziest sports moment of ’89 for episode 89 - Ric Flair’s “edited” first promo in the WWF - Canada on a hot streak in 1991 - One of the all time great Hollywood casting stories - An honest to God 40 second Berzerker promo! GreetingsFromAllentown@gmail.com Twitter.com/GFAllentownPod Facebook.com/greetingsfromallentown www.prowrestlingonly.com

Vos cinq animateurs vous invitent cette semaine à découvrir Jair Bolsonaro. Ce chef profondément conservateur du Parti social libéral a remporté l'élection présidentielle au Brésil en promettant une série de mesures étonnantes et risquées pour redémarrer une économie en panne et pour combattre le crime.   Regardez Tam-Tam Canada du vendredi 2 novembre 2018 - 45:57  Découvrez nos archives sur le même sujet Jair Bolsonaro triomphe : pourquoi le Canada refuse-t-il de féliciter ce nouveau président brésilien d'extrême droite? Propulsé sur la grande scène par 55 % de ses concitoyens, ce « Trump tropical », ex-militaire de 63 ans et ancien député d'arrière-ban, est surtout connu pour sa paresse, sa méconnaissance des dossiers, ses idées simplistes et sa diabolisation de ses adversaires. On le dit homophobe, misogyne et raciste. Et plusieurs le comparent en fait à… Donald Trump! Partir du Brésil pour le Canada : la nouvelle route vers l'eldorado pour les migrants africains et internationaux Un documentaire de France 24, produit en partenariat avec plusieurs médias, dont Radio-Canada, en avril 2018, relate le nouveau trajet de migrants venus d'horizon divers, qui partent à la recherche d'une meilleure vie au Canada avec comme point de départ le Brésil. La distance qui sépare le Brésil du Canada est suffisamment longue pour entraîner l'abandon du projet. Québec-Brésil 2015-2017 : 10 nouveaux projets pour une coopération mutuellement bénéfique Selon Étienne Baillargeon, le chef du pupitre Brésil dans ce ministère, les 10 projets témoignent d'une diversité de secteurs. Le Centre interuniversitaire de recherche sur les réseaux d'entreprise, la logistique et le transport du Québec et les universités fédérales de Rio de Janeiro et de Parana proposent notamment un projet d'optimisation de réseaux logistiques et de transport multimodal. Des jeunes canadiens de 15 ans et plus à la conquête du monde au Brésil avec leurs projets scientifiques innovants Le Mouvement international pour le loisir scientifique et technique (MILSET) organisait en 2017 la 16e édition de l'Expo-Sciences internationale au Brésil. C'est un concours scientifique qui a lieu tous les deux ans, dans les pays qui sont membres, dont le Canada. La délégation canadienne était composée d'une dizaine de membres venus d'horizons divers pour faire découvrir leur génie créatif. Voici notre meilleure offre cette semaine Caravane de migrants honduriens : le regard d'une chercheuse canadienne de passage au Mexique La caravane de milliers de migrants poursuit sa lente progression dans l'État mexicain d'Oaxaca.Marie-Christine Doran, professeure à l'école d'études politiques à l'Université d'Ottawa mène une recherche sur les 43 étudiants mexicains disparus en 2014. Elle était de passage au Mexique du 26 au 29 octobre. Nous l'avons contactée pour qu'elle nous parle de l'ambiance dans ce pays. Au Canada aussi les espèces animales disparaissent Selon un récent rapport inquiétant du WWF (le Fonds mondial pour la nature), entre 1970 et 2014, les animaux sauvages ont décliné de 60 %. En seulement 40 ans, la Terre a perdu un nombre considérable de ses animaux sauvages. Aucune région sur la planète ne semble épargnée. L'activité humaine serait responsable de l'hécatombe. Quand est-il au Canada? On joint Sophie Paradis, directrice pour le Québec de l'organisation WWF-Canada. 60 000 Canadiens ciblés par des escroqueries téléphoniques en 5 ans : arrestations majeures en Inde La police indienne procède depuis deux semaines à une série de descentes dans des centres d'appels liés à des dizaines de milliers d'escroqueries téléphoniques. Des téléphonistes se faisaient passer pour des représentants du ministère canadien responsable du prélèvement des impôts, l'Agence du revenu du Canada (ARC). Le meilleur de la semaine en images window.jQuery || document.write('

Vos cinq animateurs vous invitent cette semaine à découvrir Jair Bolsonaro. Ce chef profondément conservateur du Parti social libéral a remporté l'élection présidentielle au Brésil en promettant une série de mesures étonnantes et risquées pour redémarrer une économie en panne et pour combattre le crime.   Regardez Tam-Tam Canada du vendredi 2 novembre 2018 - 45:57  Découvrez nos archives sur le même sujet Jair Bolsonaro triomphe : pourquoi le Canada refuse-t-il de féliciter ce nouveau président brésilien d’extrême droite? Propulsé sur la grande scène par 55 % de ses concitoyens, ce « Trump tropical », ex-militaire de 63 ans et ancien député d’arrière-ban, est surtout connu pour sa paresse, sa méconnaissance des dossiers, ses idées simplistes et sa diabolisation de ses adversaires. On le dit homophobe, misogyne et raciste. Et plusieurs le comparent en fait à… Donald Trump! Partir du Brésil pour le Canada : la nouvelle route vers l’eldorado pour les migrants africains et internationaux Un documentaire de France 24, produit en partenariat avec plusieurs médias, dont Radio-Canada, en avril 2018, relate le nouveau trajet de migrants venus d’horizon divers, qui partent à la recherche d’une meilleure vie au Canada avec comme point de départ le Brésil. La distance qui sépare le Brésil du Canada est suffisamment longue pour entraîner l’abandon du projet. Québec-Brésil 2015-2017 : 10 nouveaux projets pour une coopération mutuellement bénéfique Selon Étienne Baillargeon, le chef du pupitre Brésil dans ce ministère, les 10 projets témoignent d’une diversité de secteurs. Le Centre interuniversitaire de recherche sur les réseaux d’entreprise, la logistique et le transport du Québec et les universités fédérales de Rio de Janeiro et de Parana proposent notamment un projet d’optimisation de réseaux logistiques et de transport multimodal. Des jeunes canadiens de 15 ans et plus à la conquête du monde au Brésil avec leurs projets scientifiques innovants Le Mouvement international pour le loisir scientifique et technique (MILSET) organisait en 2017 la 16e édition de l’Expo-Sciences internationale au Brésil. C’est un concours scientifique qui a lieu tous les deux ans, dans les pays qui sont membres, dont le Canada. La délégation canadienne était composée d’une dizaine de membres venus d’horizons divers pour faire découvrir leur génie créatif. Voici notre meilleure offre cette semaine Caravane de migrants honduriens : le regard d’une chercheuse canadienne de passage au Mexique La caravane de milliers de migrants poursuit sa lente progression dans l’État mexicain d’Oaxaca.Marie-Christine Doran, professeure à l’école d’études politiques à l’Université d’Ottawa mène une recherche sur les 43 étudiants mexicains disparus en 2014. Elle était de passage au Mexique du 26 au 29 octobre. Nous l’avons contactée pour qu’elle nous parle de l’ambiance dans ce pays. Au Canada aussi les espèces animales disparaissent Selon un récent rapport inquiétant du WWF (le Fonds mondial pour la nature), entre 1970 et 2014, les animaux sauvages ont décliné de 60 %. En seulement 40 ans, la Terre a perdu un nombre considérable de ses animaux sauvages. Aucune région sur la planète ne semble épargnée. L’activité humaine serait responsable de l’hécatombe. Quand est-il au Canada? On joint Sophie Paradis, directrice pour le Québec de l’organisation WWF-Canada. 60 000 Canadiens ciblés par des escroqueries téléphoniques en 5 ans : arrestations majeures en Inde La police indienne procède depuis deux semaines à une série de descentes dans des centres d’appels liés à des dizaines de milliers d’escroqueries téléphoniques. Des téléphonistes se faisaient passer pour des représentants du ministère canadien responsable du prélèvement des impôts, l’Agence du revenu du Canada (ARC). Le meilleur de la semaine en images window.jQuery || document.write('

Ne manquez pas Trudeau le midi du lundi au vendredi en direct de Québec sur QUB radio dès 12h.  L'édito de Jonathan.  Entrevue  avec le pharmacien Jean-Yves Dionne : La dépression saisonnière.  Entrevue avec Gerard Deltell, député conservateur de Louis-Saint-Laurent.  Entrevue avec Sophie Paradis, directrice pour le Québec, WWF Canada : 60% des espèces sauvages ont disparu.  Une production de QUB radio Octobre 2018

Our very special guest is former Toronto Mayor David Miller. David Miller was the president and CEO of WWF Canada, the Canadian division of the international World Wildlife Fund. A former politician, Miller was the 63rd Mayor of Toronto from 2003 to 2010, and served as a Toronto Councillor before his role as Mayor. He is now the North American director for C40 Cities. David has spent his life working for people in need, the environment, and doing the right thing - informed by his experiences growing up in the church.

Former mayor of Toronto, David Miller, joins us on the pilot episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We talk about David's contributions at WWF Canada as well as his recent move to C40. David explains the major causes of climate change in big cities and what we as Torontonians can do to reduce greenhouse emissions. We discuss the current status of Transit City, David shares stories of being on stage with Martin Short and does his best Monty Python impression, we bond over our favourite soccer team, Toronto FC, and our feelings leading into the big MLS Cup final.

“It’s a very positive outcome here at the IMO in London,” said Andrew Dumbrille, senior specialist in sustainable shipping at WWF Canada, in a phone interview from London. “The IMO has finally agreed that this is a pressing environmental issue and it needs to be dealt with.”

Canada, backed by Finland, Germany, Iceland, the Netherlands, Norway and the U.S., has submitted a proposal to the International Maritime Organization, calling for work to begin on mitigating the risks of use and carriage of heavy fuel oil (HFO) as fuel by ships in the Arctic, said Andrew Dumbrille, senior specialist in sustainable shipping at WWF Canada.

“For WWF it was a win-win-win situation,” said Elizabeth Hendricks, WWF – Canada vice president freshwater. “It was good for the economy, for hydro, it was good for the communities and it’s good for the ecosystems.”

Sophie Paradis, Directrice pour le Québec de WWF-Canada

Sophie Paradis, la directrice de WWF-Canada pour le Québec présente les menaces qui planent sur le fleuve Yukon.

Ziya Tong is host and producer of the television program Daily Planet, Canada's daily science show, which airs on Discovery Canada. Before that, Ziya was host and field producer for Wired Science, produced in conjunction with Wired Magazine and NOVA ScienceNOW on PBS. She is on the board of WWF Canada and the founder of Black Sheep.

David Miller of WWF Canada says Canadians are getting used to the idea of electric vehicles but governments should do more to promote their use.

Scott McDougall and Shane sit down and discuss the topic of greenwashing in companies. As the President and Chief Executive Officer of TerraChoice, Scott McDougall ensures that clients – genuine environmental leaders - get the expert advice and innovative solutions they need to grow their businesses. With Scott at the helm, TerraChoice has built a global reputation and a strong consulting portfolio that includes clients such as Drax Power, WWF-Canada, Yellow Pages Group, Georgia-Pacific, Avmor, AIR MILES My Planet, Oxibrite, Earthcycle Packaging, and many others ranging from Fortune 100 companies to great green start-ups.

Leaders Series: Hadley Archer, VP Strategic Partnerships, WWF Canada, talks about forging groundbreaking strategic alliances that are greater than the sum of their parts.