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- 6 days ago1h 8m
A Caribbean Triumph: How Barbados Achieved the Elimination of Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission
In this edition of Policy and Rights on Depictions Media Radio, host Michael Clogs delivers an essential global briefing on human rights, peace operations, and public health. Key topics covered in this episode:Historic Public Health Milestone in Barbados: The WHO and PAHO officially certify Barbados for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV. We feature address highlights from Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley on public health investments and sustained disease prevention.UN Security Council Action on Libya: The Security Council adopts Resolution 2835, extending UNSMIL’s mandate while demanding the unconditional withdrawal of foreign mercenaries and addressing illicit arms transfers. Special Representative Stephanie Koury (acting head of UNSMIL) provides an in-depth briefing on political deadlock, economic strain, and elections.Escalations Across the Middle East: Heavy airstrikes in Western Yemen, humanitarian access constraints in Taiz, attacks on transport corridors, and UN briefings on civilian impacts.Humanitarian Updates Worldwide: Deadly strikes on transit infrastructure in Ukraine, escalating displacement in Haiti and the DRC, refugee challenges in the West Bank and Gaza, and findings from the latest UN drug and ecosystem reports.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.
- Oct 4, 20261h 19m
The Hon. Tony Burke MP Addresses the National Press Club of Australia
In this episode of Policy and Rights, correspondent Kelly Reeburn covers a major address delivered at the National Press Club by Australia’s Minister for Home Affairs, Immigration, and Cyber Security, Tony Burke. Minister Burke outlined the federal government's comprehensive overhaul of Australia’s immigration system, structured around three core pillars: who arrives, who stays, and who leaves. Key takeaways include: Current Migration Trends: Net overseas migration is currently down 47% from its post-pandemic peak, tracking lower than recent federal budget forecasts. Who Arrives (Skilled Entry & Point Reforms): Overhaul of the Points Test to prioritize skilled labor in high-demand sectors. Under the new framework, trade qualifications for construction workers will receive point allocations equal to university degrees to help boost housing supply. Who Stays (Visa Hopping & Student Reforms): Tightening restrictions on "visa hopping". International students and graduate visa holders will no longer be permitted to automatically attach family members to their visas (with specific exemptions for PhD students, Pacific, and ASEAN nations). Additionally, students will only be allowed to progress upward in qualification levels to prevent system abuse. Working Holiday & Visitor Visas: Implementation of a ballot system for second- and third-year Working Holiday Makers (capping Year 2 at 45,000 and Year 3 at 5,000). Visitor visas will increasingly feature "No Further Stay" conditions to streamline genuine tourist entries while closing onshore bridging visa loops. Who Leaves (Enforcement & Compliance): Re-establishing dedicated compliance mechanisms for visa overstayers with 100 additional compliance officers and 250 new detention/holding beds. Increased sanctions and de-registration risks for unethical migration agents pushing non-meritorious protection claimsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.
- Sep 30, 20261h 34m
Surrey BC City Council Debate in Cloverdale
Event Focus: A municipal candidate forum held in Cloverdale, featuring city council candidates representing major slates and independent campaigns ahead of the October 17, 2026 Surrey Municipal ElectionPermitting & Housing Supply: Wide agreement on reducing City Hall red tape. Proposals ranged from a 1-week permit approval model (Conservatives) and a 180-day permit guarantee (Imagine Surrey) to Rent-to-Own equity programs (SurreyNow) and property tax freezes (Safe Surrey Coalition). Public Safety & Youth: Strong consensus across all parties on restoring School Liaison Officers (SLOs) in public schools and expanding free or affordable youth sports leagues to combat gang recruitment. Transit & Congestion: Heated debates over rapid transit. Options included immediate Bus Rapid Transit (Imagine Surrey, SurreyNow), expanding SkyTrain lines (Safe Surrey Coalition, Conservatives), and utilizing existing heritage rail tracks for Fraser Valley commuter rail. Toxic Drug & Mental Health Crisis: Sharp ideological contrast. Conservative, Independent, and SurreyNow candidates voiced opposition to safe injection sites, advocating instead for abstinence-based recovery, involuntary treatment beds, and long-term facility care. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.
- Sep 28, 20261h 53m
Surrey Mayor in Cloverdala Debate 2026
Event Overview: Organized by the local Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board, this mayoral candidate forum brought together six candidates running for Mayor of Surrey in the October 17, 2026 municipal election. Moderator & Host: Scott (Chamber Host) opened the event, Alisa Alexis delivered the First Nations land acknowledgment, and Walter van Halst moderated. Key Candidates Present: Mike Starchuk (Imagine Surrey), Doug McCallum (Safe Surrey Coalition), Troy Van Vliet (SurreyNow), Brenda Locke (Surrey Connect / Incumbent Mayor), Linda Annis (Surrey First), and Igal Ammons II (New Surrey+). (Candidate Surtaj Deo was unable to attend due to an emergency). Core Topics Discussed:Housing & Permitting: Speeding up approval processes, utilizing AI, reducing developer red tape, and creating pre-zoned districts for affordable/missing-middle housing. Property Taxes & Fiscal Management: Debates over a 0% tax freeze proposal versus capping tax rates to inflation to preserve municipal services. Transit & Infrastructure: Highway upgrades (e.g., 16th Ave), expanding rapid transit/bus networks, supply chain infrastructure (trucking, rail), and adjusting to the SkyTrain extension. Public Safety & Crime: Addressing retail theft, illegal drug/addiction crisis, expanding police/bylaw coverage, and alternative technologies (drones/helicopters). Cloverdale Fairgrounds & Recreation: Preserving the Cloverdale Rodeo, constructing new indoor swimming pools, and expanding sports tourism infrastructure.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.
- Sep 5, 202645 min
Converging Crises_ Foreign Mercenaries in Sudan, Himalayan Disaster, and the Looming Super-sized El Niño
A trio of interconnected global emergencies has laid bare the extreme vulnerability of civilian populations to modern warfare, environmental decay, and unprecedented climate shifts.From the war-torn expanses of East Africa, where foreign mercenaries and illegal drone networks are escalating human rights atrocities, to the frozen peaks of the Himalayas, where catastrophic environmental collapses continue to claim lives, the international community faces an urgent test of resolve. Compounding these immediate humanitarian crises is a grave new warning from climate authorities: a "super-sized" El Niño event is gaining momentum across the Pacific Ocean, threatening to trigger compounding disasters worldwide through 2027.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.
- Sep 1, 20261h 19m
Tangled Waters Trade Crises Pipeline Dreams and the Real Price of the Coast
In this episode of Policy and Rights, host Michael Clogs dives deep into the high-stakes intersection of Canada's economic strategy and coastal British Columbia's delicate ecological boundaries.First, we examine the federal government's newly announced tariff relief measures through PacificCan's Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI). Featuring remarks from Minister Gregor Robertson, Minister Jill McKnight, and MP Parm Bains, we explore how federal funding aims to shield local manufacturers, workers, and small-to-medium enterprises from the fallout of ongoing U.S.-Canada trade disruptions and tariff pressures.Then, the focus shifts to the water. We are joined by salmon biologist Misty MacDuffee to discuss the looming ecological threats to the Fraser River Estuary. From proposed pipeline expansions dumping Alberta bitumen to the construction of a deep-water supertanker terminal at Roberts Bank, MacDuffee breaks down the devastating realities facing BC’s wild salmon populations, the critically endangered Southern Resident killer whales, and the delicate marine food webs that support thousands of coastal jobs.Tune in for an unvarnished look at the true balance sheet between short-term industrial expansion and the long-term survival of Pacific ecosystems.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.
- Aug 12, 20261h 32m
Erased in Plain Sight The UN’s Urgent Warning on Afghan Women
This radio broadcast covers three major global topics: the Taliban's escalating restrictions on Afghan women, US-Canada trade tensions exacerbated by wildfire-related tariff threats, and Denmark's assumption of the UN Security Council presidency with a focus on food security and conflict resolution.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.
- Jul 20, 202657 min
AusAlert - Donald Trump Speech - July 17th
1. Australian Emergency Alert System Announcement (Ozalert)Purpose: An announcement introduces "Ozalert," a new national emergency messaging system designed to send near-instant text alerts to compatible mobile devices during local and national disasters.Test Date: The announcement notes that a test alert will be broadcast to mobile devices around 2:00 PM AEST on Monday, July 27, 2026.Website: Listeners are directed to www.ausalert.gov.au for further details.2. Host IntroductionA host named Kelly Reeburn introduces the show Policy and Rights, broadcasting from Shadow Park in South Australia. He briefly discusses the upcoming Ozalert test, comparing it to emergency systems already active in Canada and the United States (such as Amber Alerts). He then transitions to a speech delivered by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.3. Keynote Address by Prime Minister Anthony AlbaneseThe remainder of the recording is a formal address by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the University of Sydney, focusing heavily on the rise of Artificial Intelligence, sovereign capability, and upcoming government regulations.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.
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