Policy and Rights

Is the working class really going to pay the bulk of the new Capital Gains Tax and are the rich shelter from the tax because of how they transfer assets. We should look to see the wealth gap increase even more with the new budget and life to become more exspensive Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .

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Gun Violence is on the rise and the problems the cause shooting deaths is completely preventable. Listen to Vice President Harris on this topic Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .

Minister of Japan, President Kishi- -- Prime Minister Kishida. When I became president, I said that the United States would rebuild the muscle of our demo- -- democratic alliances and we’d stand shoulder to shoulder with our allies again, because our alliances are America’s greatest asset. The relationship with Japan is powerful proof of that -- that in investing in our alliance and raising our co...

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Colombia and head of our political mission there, Carlos Ruiz Massieu, today (9 Apr) told the Security Council that “regrettably,” eleven more ex combatants have been killed since the last report of the Secretary-General on Colombia was issued. Ruiz Massieu said, “social leaders, as well as entire communities, particularly Indigenous and Afro...

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visits Canadian Forces Base Trenton in Ontario to release Canada’s updated defence policy. He is joined by Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, Defence Minister Bill Blair, and associate Defence Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor. Provisions in the upcoming federal budget will include an investment of $73 billion over 20 years. The new defence policy is expected to...

When does inclusion lead to exclusion Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces measures aimed at protecting renters that will be in the upcoming federal budget, including a renters’ bill of rights and legal aid fund to protect tenants. He is joined in Vancouver by Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland and Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan, who is also the MP for Vancouver South. The prime minister faces questions about the con...

The UN Security Council on Monday adopted a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in war-ravaged Gaza during Ramadan and calling for the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages. This was the Council’s first explicit call for an immediate ceasefire since Israel Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .

The UN Security Council on Monday adopted a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in war-ravaged Gaza during Ramadan and calling for the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages. This was the Council’s first explicit call for an immediate ceasefire since Israel Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .

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Ulrika Richardson, Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Haiti, will brief virtually on the current situation in the country Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .

In Mississauga, Ontario, federal Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson announces $16.7 million in funding for the Independent Electricity Systems Operator (IESO), the province's power grid operator, to support an initiative that will improve its electricity grid operations. He is joined by his provincial counterpart Todd Smith and Lesley Gallinger, president of the IESO On the first day of the Muslim...

President Biden Takes New Steps to Lower Prescription Drug and Health Care Costs, Expand Access to Health Care, and Protect Consumers Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre speaks with reporters on Parliament Hill about the government’s recent release of documents concerning the 2021 firing of two scientists from the National Microbiology Laboratory in Winnipeg. He is joined by Conservative MPs Michael Chong, Stephen Ellis, James Bezan, and Michael Cooper. The Conservative leader faces questions about the right of provinces who wa...

On Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland provides her weekly economic update alongside other federal ministers. Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne announces the government is freezing the threshold at which the Competition Bureau must be notified of a potential business merger. Housing Minister Sean Fraser announces a $123-million investment that he says will hel...

Kuwait envoy breaks down relaying Palestinian suffering at ICJKuwait’s envoy to the Netherlands, Ali Al-Thefeeri, broke down during his speech at the International Court of Justice. Al-Thefeeri was forced to stop his address several times as he questioned why Israel is allowed to commit crimes against Palestinians without being held to account. “Why does the victim continue to be portrayed as the...

Marcos Buscaglia is an economist, former Wall Street analyst and Emerging Markets expert. He has more than 30 years doing research on the economies of Emerging Market countries and advising Wall Street companies. He is also emerging as a leading voice on the topic of markets and democracy. He was a speaker at the 2022 and the 2023 Oslo Freedom Forum on the impact of foreign investment on democracy...

Lieutenant Governor Janet Austin opened the final session of the 42nd Parliament by delivering the speech from the throne, laying out the B.C. government’s vision for a stronger province that works better for people. “While our government is proud of the progress we’ve made for people through tough times, we’re nowhere near satisfied,” said Premier Eby. “Our economy is strong, with low unemploymen...

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says that his government will soon table legislation requiring future provincial governments to hold a referendum before introducing any new carbon pricing plans. He is joined at the news conference in Mississauga by Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy. The government will also introduce automatic license plate renewal for drivers in Ontario. Premier Ford also answers que...

UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday expressed deep concerns over the situation in Gaza, reiterating his call for an immediate ceasefire and the unconditional release of all hostages. Speaking at a press conference at UN Headquarters in New York, the UN chief underscored the need for “real, visible, concrete steps” towards a two-State solution based on UN resolutions, international la...

Dr Tedros on the Global Economic Health Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .

Briefing by Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), on the situation concerning Iraq. Madam President, Distinguished members of the Security Council, With the conflict raging in Gaza, as well as armed action elsewhere, the Middle East is at a critical juncture. The same is true for Iraq. To be c...

Press conference by Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett (Guyana), Permanent Representative of Guyana to the United Nations, and President of the Security Council for the month of February 2024, on the programme of work of the Security Council Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .

Remarks by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, at the 415th Meeting of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People. 'Scar on our shared humanity': Guterres Secretary-General António Guterres is addressing the Committee, he started by underlining the importance of its mandate amidst the unresolved issue of Palestinian statelessness and th...