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Canadians’ oversized environmental footprint
If everyone in the world used natural resources the way Canadians do, it would take 3 1/2 planets to support their demands. That's one conclusion of a new report from the World Wildlife Fund. Marc Montgomery talks to Steven Price, a conservation director at World Wildlife Fund Canada.
African-Canadian role in the War of 1812
The role played by African Canadians in the last war fought on Canadian soil is a topic which, researchers say, has been overlooked and underrepresented in popular literature. The Link’s Lyne-Francoise Pelletier has their story.
'Democracy and Religion' feature interview - Imam Hamid Slimi
Originally from Morocco, Hamid Slimi is the founder and imam of the Sayeda Khadija Centre in Mississauga, Ontario. The imam, who is very involved in interfaith dialogue, is the founder and head of the Faith of Life Network. Imam Hamid Slimi spoke with The Link's Rashi Khilnani.
Putting European Union to the test
As European voters reject austerity measures and turn to new leaders, we take a look at whether the nation states might undo the European Union. Marc Montgomery discusses the issues with Carleton University Professor Randall Germain who says financial disaster in Europe can be averted, but it won't be easy.
Newcomers discover Canada through movies
Some Canadian films have a tough time finding audiences. Cinema screens in this country are dominated by Hollywood fare, at least in the English-speaking regions of the country. Reel Canada is trying to change that by bringing Canadian films directly to young people in schools across the country to help them discover the stories filmmakers are telling about life in Canada. The program also lets young newcomers connect with their new home through a medium that is both familiar and popular.
Canadian scientists document staggering decline in reef sharks
Sharks have been swimming the world's oceans for millions of years. But, even after surviving untold natural upheavals, it's the arrival of humans on the planet that's just about done them in. Marc Montgomery speaks with University of Victoria biologist, Julia Baum, whose research has documented a 90% decline in Pacific reef shark populations in just a few decades.
'Democracy and Religion' feature interview - Rabbi Baruch Frydman Khol on the Path of Abraham
Rabbi Baruch Frydman Khol of Toronto's Beth Tzedec Congregation is one of the religious leaders who accompanied 60 people - Jews, Christians and Muslims - on the Path of Abraham Tour in Israel and Palestine last year. He shares his thoughts about this inter-faith experience with The Link's Carmel Kilkenny for RCI's 'Democracy and Religion' multi-media web series.
Canadian orchards facing unprecedented crop failure
An unusually early heat-wave followed by a killer-frost has devastated one of Canada's richest fruit-growing regions. Phil Tregunno, the chairman of the Ontario Tender Fruit Producers Marketing Board and a grower himself, tells us the losses will add up to millions of dollars and will have a far-reaching effect on the rest of Canada as well.
Inquest looks into deaths of three BC farm workers
A British Columbia coroner's inquest is investigating the events that left three immigrant workers dead and two others severely injured at a mushroom farm in the Fraser Valley in 2008. The Link's West Coast correspondent Lorn Curry reports the families of the victims are hoping the inquest will lead to changes in the province's farming industry.
'Democracy and Religion' feature – A Sikh in Nova Scotia
When Martin Singh converted to Sikhism he joined a small community of Sikhs in Atlantic Canada striving to preserve their faith and traditions. Singh was born Martin Hill to Protestant parents and changed his name when he converted to Sikhism. Robert Jaros spoke with him for the 'Democracy and Religion' multimedia project on Radio Canada International's website.