Policy Talks

Episode 51 - Should we brand Canada's international aid?

Recently, Global Affairs Canada released a new logo to brand its international aid and overseas development programmes. They claim that it will “raise awareness about Canada’s efforts to reduce poverty and build a more peaceful and prosperous world.” This move has drawn criticism from some, saying it sends the wrong message about aid. This month, I spoke with Themrise Khan, an independent research professional with over 25 years of experience in international development, social policy, gender and global migration to learn more. 

Episode 50 - Losing Canada's International Voice: The Fight to Save Radio Canada International

In this special bonus episode, we sit down with Wojtek Gwiazda, spokesperson for the Radio Canada International (RCI) Action Committee, about the fight to save RCI, which is at risk of losing its international broadcasting mandate and half its staff on April 1, 2021.  

Episode 49 - The Shadow Pandemic

It’s been one year since Canada shut down due to the COVID 19 pandemic. In that year there have been a host of challenges from a lack of PPE to a lagging vaccine rollout. But, lockdowns have posed an even greater challenge to those fleeing domestic violence.  

This month we are focusing on what has become known as the ‘shadow pandemic.’

I spoke with Kaitlin Geiger-Bardswich of Women’s Shelter Canada to learn more. 

Episode 48 - A Turning Point for the U.S.?

This month we take a look back at the tumultuous month that was January 2021 for the United States with Dr. Maxwell Cameron from the University of British Columbia. 

Episode 47 - The Complicated Relationship: Canada and China - Part 2 with Charles Burton

Part 2 of our two part series on Canada and China. In this episode, host Holden Thomas talks with Charles Burton about Meng Wanzhou, Hong Kong and the Uyghurs. 

Note: This podcast was recorded over the summer, so some things may be out of date. 

Host: Holden Thomas

Episode 46 - The Complicated Relationship: Canada and China - Part 1 with Dr. Wenran Jiang

Part 1 of our two part series exploring Canada's complicated relationship with China. We discuss the Meng Wanzhou case, Hong Kong, and the protection of the Uyghur people. Part 2 arrives in January.

Host: Sarah Samwel

Episode 45 - Systemic Racism in Canada's National Security Community

In this episode, we tackle diversity and inclusion in the highest levels of Canadian security. We speak with Huda Mukbil, a security expert, a former CSIS officer, and contributor to the Hill Times.  

 

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Episode 44 - Urban Violence in Brazil and the Election of Jair Bolsonaro

Guest: Dr. Jean Daudelin, Professor at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs

Episode 43 - The GERD: Hydro Politics in the Horn of Africa

Guest: Dr. Harry Verhoeven, Associate professor at the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University in Qatar

Episode 42 - Lebanese Elections 2018, A Review

Guest: Professor Paul Adams, Professor of Journalism at Carleton University and former Middle East correspondent for the Globe & Mail