Connect2Canada Podcast

The Peep Diaries

connect2canada@canadianembassy.org (Connect2Canada) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:53:00 PDT

Canadian author Hal Niedzviecki discusses his latest book, and how new technologies like social networks are moving us toward "peep culture".

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2009-07-09

Yousuf Karsh Exhibit

connect2canada@canadianembassy.org (Connect2Canada) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:50:42 PDT

Mrs. Estrellita Karsh reflects on the illustrious career of Yousuf Karsh, whose work is being displayed at the Canadian Embassy Gallery, July 2–Dec. 18.

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2009-07-06

Karsh at 100: Portraits of Artists

connect2canada@canadianembassy.org (Connect2Canada) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:47:57 PDT

Curator Jerry Fielder discusses the Embassy's new exhibit featuring Yousuf Karsh and shares his insights on the man behind the photographs.

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2009-07-06

The Impacts of "Buy American"

connect2canada@canadianembassy.org (Connect2Canada) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:24:00 PDT

Economists Gary Hufbauer and Philip Levy examine the deleterious effects of "Buy American" in the U.S. and abroad, and describe how the situation can be ameliorated.

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2009-06-24

Cybersecurity and GhostNet

connect2canada@canadianembassy.org (Connect2Canada) — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:53:58 PDT

Earlier this year, the Citizen Lab at the University of Toronto's Munk Centre for International Studies uncovered a massive cyber-spying operation, dubbed GhostNet. We spoke with professor Ron Deibert about GhostNet and other important cybersecurity issues.

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2009-06-18

Training Afghanistan's Police

connect2canada@canadianembassy.org (Connect2Canada) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:42:00 PDT

The Afghanistan Task Force's Richelle Smockum discusses Canada's role in training the Afghan National Police.

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2009-06-11

2010 Vancouver Olympics: The Sustainable Games

connect2canada@canadianembassy.org (Connect2Canada) — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 08:23:00 PDT

The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Committee (VANOC) has ensured that its commitment to the environment touches all aspects of the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games. As the Olympic Games get closer, Ann Duffy, VANOC's Corporate Sustainability Officer, hopes to showcase Vancouver's legacy as the greenest Olympic Games to date.

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2009-06-05

CO2 Capture in Weyburn, SK

connect2canada@canadianembassy.org (Connect2Canada) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 09:32:00 PDT

Weyburn, Saskatchewan is at the cutting edge of carbon sequestration technology. Gerry Protti, Encana's Executive Advisor on a range of environmental and regulatory issues, believes Encana's success in Weyburn has proven carbon capture projects are a realistic option for removing the threat of greenhouse gases from the atmosphere.

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2009-06-01

PEI's Wind Farms

connect2canada@canadianembassy.org (Connect2Canada) — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 08:10:00 PDT

Prince Edward Island is quickly becoming a leader in wind farming in North America, supplying the Atlantic coast with clean energy for the future. Prince Edward Island's Minister of Environment, Energy, and Forestry, the Honourable Richard Brown, has encouraged the use of wind power as an alternative energy and hopes to continue decreasing PEI's dependence on fossil fuels.

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2009-06-01

Steam Whistle Brewery

connect2canada@canadianembassy.org (Connect2Canada) — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 08:58:00 PDT

Since 2000, Steam Whistle Brewing Company has developed innovative solutions to protect the environment. Sybil Taylor, Director of Marketing and Chair of Steam Whistle’s environment committee, has been at the head of moving Steam Whistle’s green initiatives forward.

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2009-06-...

Dismantling a bomb with a bayonet

connect2canada@canadianembassy.org (Connect2Canada) — Thu, 14 May 2009 11:30:00 PDT

After his vehicle hit a roadside bomb, James Leith, a Canadian Navy diver and explosives expert, quickly composed himself and dismantled a second explosive device with only his wits and a bayonet.MP3 download

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2009-05-15

CBC Correspondent Henry Champ

connect2canada@canadianembassy.org (Connect2Canada) — Thu, 07 May 2009 12:35:01 PDT

CBC's former Washington Bureau Chief Henry Champ discusses his illustrious career in journalism and the effects of the Obama presidency on Canada.

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2009-05-07

Survivorman

connect2canada@canadianembassy.org (Connect2Canada) — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:53:00 PDT

Canadian Les Stroud, star of the Discovery Channel's "Survivorman," discusses his experiences growing up in Canada, filming the show, and his newest endeavour "Survive This!"

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2009-04-23

Foreign Service in Afghanistan

connect2canada@canadianembassy.org (Connect2Canada) — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 09:58:00 PDT

What's it like to be a Canadian foreign service officer in Afghanistan? Two officers share their recent experiences.

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2009-04-23

Implications of Canada's Arctic Policy

connect2canada@canadianembassy.org (Connect2Canada) — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:27:00 PDT

What effects will Canada's new Arctic policy have on its energy relationship with the U.S.? The Canada West Foundation's Roger Gibbins offers his insights.

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2009-04-15

Experimental Ebola vaccine used on human

connect2canada@canadianembassy.org (Connect2Canada) — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 10:20:00 PDT

After a German scientist accidentally pricked herself with a needle containing the deadly Ebola virus, an experimental vaccine was rushed to her from a microbiology research lab in Manitoba. The lab's director, Dr. Frank Plummer of the Public Health Agency of Canada, discusses the Canadian vaccine that was used to save her life.

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2009-04-08

G-20 London Summit

connect2canada@canadianembassy.org (Connect2Canada) — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:00:00 PDT

What can the world expect from the G-20 leadership summit in London? G-20 expert John Kirton from the Munk Centre for International Studies shares his insights.

Dr. Martin J. Pasqualetti, Professor of Geography at Arizona State University

connect2canada@canadianembassy.org (Connect2Canada) — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:48:00 PDT

Dr. Pasqualetti discusses the research he conducted in Alberta on energy and the environment. Tune in to hear him speak about Alberta's oil sands development and environmental considerations.

Dr. Joseph MacInnis

connect2canada@canadianembassy.org (Connect2Canada) — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 13:47:00 PDT

Native to Canada, Dr. Joe MacInnis is a physician, scientist, deep-sea explorer, and motivational speaker. He has also worked extensively in the United States. Listen as he discusses his famous Titanic expedition, the impact of global warming on the Arctic, and his experiences of working together with people from different nations.

Professor Donna Nincic of the California Maritime Academy at California State University

connect2canada@canadianembassy.org (Connect2Canada) — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 08:10:00 PST

Listen in as we discuss the global implications of climate change in the Northwest Passage, with Professor Donna Nincic of the California Maritime Academy at California State University.

David Biette, Director of the Canada Institute at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

connect2canada@canadianembassy.org (Connect2Canada) — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 10:07:00 PST

David Biette joins us to provide insights on what will be on the agenda for President Obama's visit to Canada on February 19th.

Professor Charles Doran

connect2canada@canadianembassy.org (Connect2Canada) — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:08:00 PST

Listen in as we sit down with Professor Charles Doran to discuss the impact of Obama's first foreign visit to Canada. Doran is the Andrew W. Mellon Professor of International Relations and Director of the Center for Canadian Studies at the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University.

John Ibbitson, author and Washington correspondent for the Globe and Mail

connect2canada@canadianembassy.org (Connect2Canada) — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 13:09:00 PST

Tune in as John Ibbitson of the Globe and Mail shares his unique perspective on Canada-U.S. relations.

Royal Canadian Mounted Police Sergeant Craig Sorrie and Ontario Provincial Police Detective Sergeant Mike Brehmer

connect2canada@canadianembassy.org (Connect2Canada) — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:13:00 PST

The Embassy's partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Museum is an initiative to bring much deserved attention to the RCMP's efforts, in cooperation with the DEA, to fight illicit drugs. This is also an opportunity to educate an American audience about Canada's commitment to security and our cooperation with the United States.

U.S. Congressman Jim Oberstar

connect2canada@canadianembassy.org (Connect2Canada) — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 13:23:00 PST

Congressman Jim Oberstar is a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives for the State of Minnesota and the Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. He joins us to discuss his role as co-Chair of the Congressional Friends of Canada Caucus and the Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group.

Connect2Canada Podcast

The Peep Diaries

CC-licensed music by Derek K. Miller 2009-07-09

Yousuf Karsh Exhibit

CC-licensed music by Derek K. Miller 2009-07-06

Karsh at 100: Portraits of Artists

CC-licensed music by Derek K. Miller 2009-07-06

The Impacts of "Buy American"

CC-licensed music by Derek K. Miller 2009-06-24

Cybersecurity and GhostNet

CC-licensed music by Derek K. Miller 2009-06-18

Training Afghanistan's Police

CC-licensed music by Derek K. Miller 2009-06-11

2010 Vancouver Olympics: The Sustainable Games

CC-licensed music by Derek K. Miller 2009-06-05

CO2 Capture in Weyburn, SK

CC-licensed music by Derek K. Miller 2009-06-01

PEI's Wind Farms

CC-licensed music by Derek K. Miller 2009-06-01

Steam Whistle Brewery

CC-licensed music by Derek K. Miller 2009-06-...

Dismantling a bomb with a bayonet

CC-licensed music by Derek K. Miller 2009-05-15

CBC Correspondent Henry Champ

CC-licensed music by Derek K. Miller 2009-05-07

Survivorman

CC-licensed music by Derek K. Miller 2009-04-23

Foreign Service in Afghanistan

CC-licensed music by Derek K. Miller 2009-04-23

Implications of Canada's Arctic Policy

CC-licensed music by Derek K. Miller 2009-04-15

Experimental Ebola vaccine used on human

Creative Commons music by Derek K. Miller 2009-04-08

G-20 London Summit

Dr. Martin J. Pasqualetti, Professor of Geography at Arizona State University

Dr. Joseph MacInnis

Professor Donna Nincic of the California Maritime Academy at California State University

David Biette, Director of the Canada Institute at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

Professor Charles Doran

John Ibbitson, author and Washington correspondent for the Globe and Mail

Royal Canadian Mounted Police Sergeant Craig Sorrie and Ontario Provincial Police Detective Sergeant Mike Brehmer

U.S. Congressman Jim Oberstar

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2009-07-09

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2009-07-06

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2009-07-06

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2009-06-24

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2009-06-18

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2009-06-11

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2009-06-05

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2009-06-01

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2009-06-01

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2009-06-...

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2009-05-15

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2009-05-07

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2009-04-23

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2009-04-23

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2009-04-15

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2009-04-08