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Ep. 181: Resolving Differences Through Dialogue
We asked the Jack P Blaney Award Winner for Dialogue Alice Nderitu to join us for a Conversation That Matters about the path to peace through dialogue.
Ep. 180: How Women Can Defend Against Violent Attacks
We invited Inspector Colleen Yee of the Vancouver Police to join us for a Conversation That Matters about strategies that allow you to survive in the presence of mortal danger.
Ep. 179: Canada's independent media pioneers
We invited DeSmog (now The Narwhal) Canada’s Editor-in-Chief, Emma Gilchrist to join us for a Conversation That Matters about the role of independent media in a democracy.
Ep. 178: Democracy and the media: Crowdfunded journalism
We invited Rudy Buttignol, Knowledge Networks President to join us for a Conversation That Matters about the role of independent television in a democracy.
Ep. 177: Mainstream Media and Its Fight For Relevance
We invited Harold Munro, the Editor-in-Chief of the Vancouver Sun, to join us for a Conversation That Matters about the role of mainstream media in a democracy.
Ep. 176: Is Canada's Diversity our Strength?
We invited Zool Suleman, an immigration policy consultant and a powerful civil rights champion for immigrants and refugees, to join us for a Conversation That Matters about unity in diversity.
Ep. 175: Are Canadians Becoming More Racist?
We asked Ujjal Dosanjh to join us for a Conversation That Matters about racism in Canada.
Ep. 170: Former Addicts Devote Lives to Recovery of Others
To learn more about Turning Point, its origins, how it operates, and how it demonstrates there is hope in a sea of despair, we sat down with Brenda Plant for a Conversation That Matters.
Ep. 169: Hydromorphone: A User's Story
We sat down with Colin for a Conversation That Matters about the opioid crisis, the hydromorphone IV treatment program, mental health, housing and the potential he hopes to realize.
Ep. 160: Social Entrepreneurs: The Future of Innovation
To talk about social entrepreneurialism, Lunapads and her latest social venture, Nestworks, we sat down with Madeleine Shaw for a Conversation That Matters.
Ep. 159: Drug Law Reforms To Stop Opioid Crisis
Dr. Evan Wood of the BC Centre on Substance Use says it's time to completely re-examine our drug policies and our drug laws.
Ep. 157: Are Distracted Drivers Making Roads Dangerous?
ICBC says over the past five years, close to 400 people have lost their lives due to distracted driving. The insurance company, along with police forces throughout the province, are clamping down with an increasing number of counter-attack programs.
Ep. 154: Legalizing Marijuana in Canada
With less than 11 months before pot become legal, is Canada ready? The answer is "probably not" and there will be mistakes. Provincial governments across the country are already telling Ottawa it is moving too fast.
Ep. 153: Is Omar Khadr a victim or a terrorist?
We sat down with Scott Taylor for a conversation about the reasons why Mr. Khadr should be seen as a victim and how we need to examine Canada's treatment of human rights.
Ep. 151: Does Site C Infringe on First Nations Rights?
The rights of First Nations are being infringed upon by the Site C dam. That is the legal perspective of the West Moberly and Prophet River First Nations, who also question BC Hydro's numbers. Do they add up?
Ep. 148: Understanding What it Means to be Transgender
What does it mean to be transgender? The term is relatively new. It is widely misunderstood. Many people believe trans or transgender is about sexual orientation rather than gender identity.
Ep. 146: The power of English
Chinglish, Franglish, Hinglish and so on, all of which have their own phonemes and graphemes that make understanding one another challenging.
Ep. 133: What is Social License? How Do You Earn It?
Social license impacts everything. In particular, it can impact the development of projects that affect the environment, our neighbourhoods and our relationships with each other.
Ep. 132: How The Media Fails Women
There is still a long way to go before we see women treated fairly in media. That is according to Shari Graydon of Informed Opinions, which strives to amplify women's voices to ensure women's perspectives and priorities play an equal role in Canadian Society.
Ep. 131: Canadian Education Value for International Students
Canada has a lot to offer to students and educators around the world. That is according to Diana MacKay, the Executive Director of Carleton University's Global Academy.