The Supreme Court of Canada heard arguments on the constitutionality of Canada’s prostitution law on Thursday (June 13), as demonstrators from both sides of the issue aired their views on its outdoor steps. In court, federal lawyer Michael Morris argued… »
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
International, Internet, Science & Technology, Politics
‘Inside the Battle for Cyberspace’ with Ronald Deibert
Since 2001 political scientist Ronald Deibert and the Citizen Lab at the University of Toronto have been trying to show how the Internet/cyberspace is used and misused, how much of a digital footprint we leave every single day, and who… »
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Hundreds of workers were exposed to unsafe levels of Agent Orange
Workers in three government agencies in the Canadian province of Ontario were exposed to unsafe levels of the herbicide 2,4,5-T, often known as “Agent Orange’, according to a report released by a panel of experts on Thursday (June 13). Chaired by Dr.… »
‘Status Quo? The Unfinished Business of Feminism in Canada’
Documentary filmmaker Karen Cho’s exploration of feminism and the changing rights and conditions of women in Canada in her film Status Quo? The Unfinished Business of Feminism in Canada, evokes tears, anger and hope. The archival footage of the 1967… »
‘Dying with Dignity’ bill tabled in the province of Quebec, first in Canada
The government of the Canadian province of Quebec has tabled a bill on end of life health care. “This legislation is intended for people at the end of their life to die with autonomy and dignity,” said Véronique Hivon, the… »
Politics Today – June 9, 2013
On this edition of Politics Today RCI’s Wojtek Gwiazda focuses on the resignation of government Member of Parliament Brent Rathgeber. He also has more on the Senate expense scandal, a letter from the Chief Electoral Officer informing the Speaker of… »
Economy, International, Politics
Strike by Canadian diplomats worldwide – ends
For latest update (“tentative agreement” September 26) see below (June 7, 2013) After weeks of sporadic and limited work actions, Canadian diplomats have started worldwide strikes after negotiations fell apart with their employer, the Canadian government. “After nearly two years… »
Government’s new bill will make it tougher to set up supervised drug injection sites
Canada’s Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq wants local communities to have more of a say in whether a safe injection site can be set up in their community. On Thursday (June 6) she introduced the Respect for Communities Act which will… »
Government MP resigns from caucus, wants to be free to represent his constituents
Canadian government MP Brent Rathgeber resigned late Wednesday night (June 5) from the ruling Conservative caucus, frustrated by his own government’s amendments to his private member’s bill. It was, as he put it, the straw that broke the camel’s back.… »
Privacy Commissioner: Canadian law must be updated
“Canadians would be better served by a law that motivates organizations to put privacy considerations up front, rather than the current situation where we’re left to trigger a mop-up after privacy is violated,” says Canada’s Privacy Commissioner. Delivering her last… »
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