Most refugees arrive with incredible stories of struggle and survival. From the former slaves who found shelter and opportunity here before Canada was a country, to the Iraqi’s and Afghani’s, and most recently some Syrians, many refugees have gone on… »
Radio Canada International
RCI is CBC/Radio-Canada’s multilingual service, providing audiences with an opportunity to discover and, above all, to understand and gain insight into the reality of Canadian society, along with its cultural and democratic values.
RCI Microsite: Aboriginal Peoples, the Other Story
The feature Aboriginal Peoples, the Other Story is based on two series of reports aired on Radio Canada International by anthropologist Serge Bouchard, who closely examined Native American geopolitics in Canada when the Europeans originally landed, as well as North… »
COP-21- Canada pledges money for climate and Africa
Yesterday at the Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP21) in Paris, Canada made another significant pledge towards mitigating climate change with the announcement of a $150 million donation to support renewable energy projects in Africa. The money will go to… »
Economy, Immigration & Refugees, International, Politics, Society
Hefty cost to bring in Syrian refugees.
The Canadian Press is reporting that it has obtained a leaked government document outlining the costs of bringing Syrian refugees to Canada. During the recent federal election campaign, the Liberal Party promised to help with the migrant crisis in Europe… »
3 Canadians survive Mali hotel hostage ordeal
In this TV image taken from Mali TV ORTM, a security officer gives instructions to other security forces inside the Radisson Blu Hotel in Bamako, Mali, Friday Nov. 20, 2015. © (Mali TV ORTM, AP) At least twenty-seven people were killed… »
World-class Canadian curler back after serious fall
It’s not considered a violent or dangerous sport at all, but one of world’s top curlers, Canadian Brad Gushue, suffered a serious head injury during competition recently. Brad Gushue of St John’s Newfoundland, before his worrisome accident © Anil Mungal) He… »
Some new and unique roadsigns in Canada
With files from CBC Outside the town of Castlegar British Columbia, there are a couple of unique road signs. Seems like whatever reason the chickens cross the road in the age old joke, seems like the turkeys are doing the… »
The creation of Radio Canada International
Prior to World War II, the idea of an international radio service had been discussed. Studies at the time concluded that Canada needed a broadcasting service that would give the world the Canadian perspective. On September 18, 1942, the CBC… »
Immigration & Refugees, Society
RCI Refuge Special – The history of our refugee system
We often hear Canada described as a country of immigrants. The Indigenous peoples are the original inhabitants; everyone else arrived over the last 500 years. Many were refugees, escaping persecution and harsh conditions in their homeland. But it was not… »
The world in pictures
Canada in pictures
