The decision by Canada’s Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper to prorogue parliament before the House of Commons’ planned resumption on September 16 has had mixed reactions across Canada. The prorogation of parliament has to be done by Canada’s Governor General… »
Wojtek Gwiazda
Wojtek Gwiazda is a veteran award-winning broadcast and print journalist. As one of RCI’s senior host-producers he focused mainly on news and current affairs programming. He has hosted a variety of programmes, including MASALA CANADA, the Indo-Canadian Report, Canada in the World, North Country, and The Music Shop (a Canadian rock music show). Before joining RCI, he worked extensively for Canada’s national public broadcaster CBC radio, as well as for publications such as The Montreal Gazette, Cinema Canada Magazine, and Canadian Business Magazine. He produced a program on the history of Quebec song for Canada’s national French radio service Radio-Canada, and was an on-air music columnist at the service. He retired from RCI in July, 2015 and can be reached at wojtekgwiazdamtl@gmail.com or on Twitter at @WojtekGwiazda
Environment & Animal Life, Health, Society
Canadians’ growing appetite for local food
Interest in Canada for local foods has surged in the last 10 years, according to a new report from the Conference Board of Canada, a not for profit research organisation. In its report “Cultivating Opportunities: Canada’s Growing Appetite for Local… »
Arts & Entertainment, International
Montreal’s World Film Festival presenting 432 films
Now in its 37th annual edition, Montreal’s Festival des films du monde, theme this year is “The World is Yours!”. The festival starts on Thursday (August 22) and continues until September 2. The festival’s director Serge Losique says the festival… »
Seniors’ health care must be addressed, say doctors
Nine out of 10 Canadians believe Canada needs a pan-Canadian strategy for seniors’ health care, whether its at home, in hospitals, hospices or long-term facilities. That’s the result of a survey from the Canadian Medical Association (CMA). “The results of… »
Canada’s PM Harper intends to prorogue parliament
Canada’s Prime Minister said today (August 19) that he plans to prorogue parliament before the sessions starts on September 16, and present a throne speech in October. “There will be a new throne speech in the fall, obviously the House… »
Arts & Entertainment, International, Society
Why understanding Canadian copyright is important
English and cultural studies professor Laura Murray didn’t set out to set up a website on Canadian copyright or then co-write a book on the subject, but that’s exactly what she’s done. Along with Samuel Trosow, she’s now released a… »
Economy, International, Politics
Politics Today – July 28, 2013
On this edition of Politics Today RCI’s Wojtek Gwiazda focusses on the Council of the Federation, a three day meeting of the premiers of Canada’s 10 provinces and three territories. The premiers voiced frustration at the lack of cooperation from… »
Government and diplomats, discussions on binding arbitration fall apart
Withdrawal Monday of services at 15 of Canada’s largest visa processing centres abroad. Late Friday afternoon (July 26) the talks between Canada’s government and its diplomats on binding arbitration fell apart. A press release statement from the minister responsible, Treasury… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Internet, Science & Technology
Association voices concerns about ‘Salmon Confidential’ film documentary
Following the posting of an interview by RCI’s Wojtek Gwiazda with documentary filmmaker Twyla Roscovich about her film “Salmon Confidential” on the RCI website Tuesday (July 23), the executive director of the BC Salmon Farmers Association wrote a letter to… »
Economy, Indigenous, International
Judge rules murder rape lawsuit against Canadian mining company can proceed in Canada
“This is an unprecedented legal ruling situation,” said lawyer Murray Klippenstein, commenting on a Monday (July 22) decision by Superior Court of Ontario Justice Carole Brown to allow a lawsuit to proceed in Canada that could hold a Canadian mining… »
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