Policy and Rights

SENIOR PERSONNEL APPOINTMENT Following consultations with the Executive Board of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the Secretary-General is pleased to reappoint Dr. Natalia Kanem of Panama as Executive Director of UNFPA for a second term of four years. The Secretary-General notes his appreciation of UNFPA’s powerful advocacy to advance the sexual and reproductive health and rights agenda...

Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer, for an update on COVID-19. Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director Carissa F. Etienne announced today that the organization has entered into an agreement with Sinovac and is in advanced discussions with other manufacturers to purchase additional COVID-19 vaccines on behalf of countries to complement bilateral...

Intersectional Empowerment For All Unceded Coast Salish Territories of Kwantlen, Katzie, Semiahmoo, and QayQayt peoples ANNIE OHANA (she/her Pronouns) M.Ed in Equity Studies LA MATHESON SECONDARY Indigenous Department Head MustangJustice Program Founder/Director Social Justice, IndigenousTeacher Advocate, Law, Social Sciences, Anti-Oppression/Justice & Equity Curriculum Specialist/Community Organi...

Response from the people of Canada to the Governent Foriegn Policy Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .

Policy and Rights French Language Leaders Debate September 8 2021 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .

Policy and Rights Party Leader Debate September 9 2021 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .

The BC Vaccine Card will allow vaccinated people to conveniently and securely show their proof of vaccination at higher-risk social and recreational events and settings when new COVID-19 vaccine requirement rules take effect on Sept. 13, 2021. This will help increase vaccinations, while protecting people in these settings, keeping businesses open and allowing events to take place. Conservative Lea...

Policy and Rights Canada Election 2021 Featuring Morganne Oger on Afghanistan September 3 2021 In Montreal, Conservative leader Erin O'Toole speaks with reporters after unveiling his party's plan to tackle gang violence. Among other things, it proposes to amend the Criminal Code to prevent the illegal importation of firearms and to impose a mandatory minimum sentence of two years for possession of...

Policy and Rights Canada Election 2021 September 2 2021 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .

Policy and Rights Infrastructure decimalization September 1 2021 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .

Policy and Rights Canada Election 2021 August 31 2021 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .

Policy and Right Canada Election 2021 August 30 2021 Party Leader talking with the press about how they are going to handle issues if elected. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .

Policy and Rights Canada Election 2021 What about Afghan People August 27 2021 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .

Green Party asks to have all party leaders pause the campaigns so they can discuss events in Afghanistan Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .

Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole responds to questions from reporters in Brantford, Ontario, after unveiling his party's plan to improve mental-health services. Conservatives are pledging to invest an additional $60 billion in federal health funding over the next 10 years. Other measures include a 25 per-cent tax credit to encourage companies in adding mental-health coverage, and setting up 9-8-8...

Erin O’Toole, Leader of Canada’s Conservatives, released his plan to secure pensions for Canadian workers. “Canadian workers who have paid into a pension plan on every paycheque should be able to rely on it being there when they retire,” said O’Toole. “But far too often, we have seen workers, through no fault of their own, forced to take big cuts to their pensions when the company they worked for...

Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole responds to questions from reporters in Ottawa after making a policy announcement aimed at giving workers a voice on the boards of their companies. His party would require federally regulated employers Green Party Leader Annamie Paul speaks on the culture of federal politics NDP leader Jagmeet Singh makes an announcement on climate change in Montreal. Liberal Leade...

At a news conference on Parliament Hill, Stéphane Perrault, Canada’s chief electoral officer, provides an update on services being provided for Canadians by Elections Canada during the 44th federal general election. Voters go to the polls on September 20, 2021. Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau addresses supporters at a campaign stop in Regina. Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole holds a news conference...

Speaking with Surrey BC Teacher and Political Expert Annie Ohana on the #Election2021. Liberal Party achievements and downfalls. Should we follow the Conservative Plan to give more money to a failing Oil and Gas Industry. Will the NDP party have a continued effect on Canada? What about the Green party and Annamie Paul. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and...

Public Health is taking an important step to address recent breakthrough COVID-19 cases in long-term care facilities, making it mandatory for all health-care workers in care homes to be fully Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .

Elected Official from Langley BC and Surrey BC talking about what they want to see in Government and for their community Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .

PAHO Director urges countries to prioritize hard-hit indigenous communities in COVID-19 pandemic responses Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .

In Toronto, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh speaks with reporters on the 60th anniversary of the New Democratic Party. To mark the occasion, Mr. Singh and former NDP MP Olivia Chow met with youth supporters. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .

Objective of the Security Council Arria formula meeting: To hear the perspectives of the pro-democracy movement and ethnic voices from within Myanmar on the ongoing crisis, and to consider how the international community can help address the challenges, including through democratic processes and the rule of law, progress towards ASEAN’s ‘five-point consensus’, the humanitarian context and the rapi...

At a news conference in St. John’s, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces that the federal government has reached a funding agreement with the government of Newfoundland and Labrador aimed at improving access to child care and early learning in the province. The deal follows similar agreements between Ottawa and British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Yukon, and Prince Edward Island. Also taking part in...