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The Current | May 22, 2013
Seven years ago, Stephen Harper pledged new legislation would usher in transparency in govt. Yesterday he said to his caucus, Canada has one of the most accountable and transparent systems of governance in the world. Today, we examine the PM’s statements.
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Quirks and Quarks | May 18, 2013
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Dec 18, 2009 | 53:58Ideas Shadows On Sparks Street AudioIdeas Shadows On Sparks Street Dec 18, 2009 | 53:58On April 7, 1868, one of the Fathers of Confederation was gunned down just steps away from Parliament Hill. The murder of Thomas D'Arcy McGee made news around the world and culminated in the last public execution in Canadian history. In February 1869, Patrick James Whelan was hanged for the crime. But was he the real assassin? Freelance journalist Sarah Boothroyd explores the mystery.
May 29, 2009 | 54:00Ideas Gilbert Reid's France, Part 4 AudioIdeas Gilbert Reid's France, Part 4 May 29, 2009 | 54:00France is capricious and contradictory; she’s traditional and revolutionary; she’s archaic and ultra-modern. She exalts in joie-de-vivre and pops anti-depressants. She disdains the vulgar marketplace, but sells her aircraft, haute couture, wines, and nuclear plants around the world. She is not a nation - she is a civilization. In this 5-part series, broadcaster Gilbert Reid explores whether France - and her charms - can survive the 21st century.
May 28, 2009 | 54:01Ideas Gilbert Reid's France, Part 5 AudioIdeas Gilbert Reid's France, Part 5 May 28, 2009 | 54:01France is capricious and contradictory; she’s traditional and revolutionary; she’s archaic and ultra-modern. She exalts in joie-de-vivre and pops anti-depressants. She disdains the vulgar marketplace, but sells her aircraft, haute couture, wines, and nuclear plants around the world. She is not a nation - she is a civilization. In this 5-part series, broadcaster Gilbert Reid explores whether France - and her charms - can survive the 21st century.
May 28, 2009 | 54:01Ideas Gilbert Reid's France - Part 3 AudioIdeas Gilbert Reid's France - Part 3 May 28, 2009 | 54:01France is capricious and contradictory; she’s traditional and revolutionary; she’s archaic and ultra-modern. She exalts in joie-de-vivre and pops anti-depressants. She disdains the vulgar marketplace, but sells her aircraft, haute couture, wines, and nuclear plants around the world. She is not a nation - she is a civilization. In this 5-part series, broadcaster Gilbert Reid explores whether France - and her charms - can survive the 21st century.
May 27, 2009 | 54:00Ideas Gilbert Reid's France, Part 1 AudioIdeas Gilbert Reid's France, Part 1 May 27, 2009 | 54:00France is capricious and contradictory; she’s traditional and revolutionary; she’s archaic and ultra-modern. She exalts in joie-de-vivre and pops anti-depressants. She disdains the vulgar marketplace, but sells her aircraft, haute couture, wines, and nuclear plants around the world. She is not a nation - she is a civilization. In this 5-part series, broadcaster Gilbert Reid explores whether France - and her charms - can survive the 21st century.
May 26, 2009 | 54:03Ideas Gilbert Reid's France, Part 2 AudioIdeas Gilbert Reid's France, Part 2 May 26, 2009 | 54:03France is capricious and contradictory; she's traditional and revolutionary; she's archaic and ultra-modern. She exalts in joie-de-vivre and pops anti-depressants. She disdains the vulgar marketplace, but sells her aircraft, haute couture, wines, and nuclear plants around the world. She is not a nation - she is a civilization. In this series, broadcaster Gilbert Reid explores whether France - and her charms - can survive the 21st century.
Mar 18, 2009 | 54:00Ideas The Brains of Babes, Part 3 AudioIdeas The Brains of Babes, Part 3 Mar 18, 2009 | 54:00New research into brain development, human biology and behaviour is showing how early experience can affect our health and well-being for the rest of our lives. As Jill Eisen reports, even so-called “life-style” illnesses, like heart disease and diabetes, may have their roots in early childhood.
Mar 11, 2009 | 54:00Ideas The Brains Of Babes, Part 2 AudioIdeas The Brains Of Babes, Part 2 Mar 11, 2009 | 54:00New research into brain development, human biology and behaviour is showing how early experience can affect our health and well-being for the rest of our lives. As Jill Eisen reports, even so-called “life-style” illnesses, like heart disease and diabetes, may have their roots in early childhood.
Mar 4, 2009 | 54:00Ideas The Brains Of Babes, Part 1 AudioIdeas The Brains Of Babes, Part 1 Mar 4, 2009 | 54:00New research into brain development, human biology and behaviour is showing how early experience can affect our health and well-being for the rest of our lives. As Jill Eisen reports, even so-called “life-style” illnesses, like heart disease and diabetes, may have their roots in early childhood.
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